The Year That Changed Disneyland Forever

[@jingleground4862]

I wanna see him go on Drunk History and talk about Walt

[@BLasherman]

Just put the video at 1/2 speed, it'll sound like he is drunk

[@panicatthedisco2856]

Ben Lasher it sounds like satans voice

[@OffhandDisney]

I'm just waiting for my call.

[@cobbvanthdilf]

Eric Last Name i wanna see him on drunk Disney, and start drunkenly spitting out parks facts

[@dansaikyo6664]

What about a crossover with Did You Know Gaming or some other gaming channel about Disney Park games? There's the NES one set in Disneyland, the Japanese only SNES/SFC Mickey's Tokyo Disneyland Adventure, the PS1 Disney World kart racer, the PS2 Tokyo DisneySea game and others.

[@DatOneCat]

Christ. It's my first time seeing or hearing about that Belle animatronic and it looks soooo good.

[@jamesrael9557]

Quick idea for a topic: the history of in-car speakers in Disney rides as opposed to stationary speakers along a ride path, and the technology that accompanied such a timing-based audio track. People mover vs haunted mansion?

[@derekllewellyn6663]

It's looks like 1974 BBC news story NBC and Disneyland Disney company channel VIP tickets tour New oasr awesome picture awards TCM hollywood netflix original message from hollywood and Disney world full of people who are in the past few years back and bring them back to the past flash back past life look back at movie

[@GregtheDisneyfile]

I was still 11 years old when the 1964-65 New York World Fair opened, living in Laguna Canyon. I would turn 12 in October. I was so excited about the fair even though I knew I'd never see it. I requested the ViewMaster reels from the fair for Christmas (which I still have), but there were only two photos of Disney's work. They were both from Ford's Magic Skyway: cavemen and dinosaurs. That was better than nothing, but I had also seen the episode of "The Wonderful World of Color," where Walt went into great detail about the attractions that WED was creating. The most exciting idea was that these attractions would be coming to Disneyland, a half-hour car ride away! I remember the construction of the huge building along the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad that would become the Primeval World. I remember the construction of what would be It's a Small World, although the only way to get a "close-up" look was from the Railroad train. The Carousel of Progress would be introduced in the 1967 expansion and renovation of Tomorrowland. It was hard to believe that some of the best attractions in Tomorrowland were now FREE! I was FURIOUS when the Carousel of Progress was moved to Magic Kingdom, which at the time, might as well have been on the far side of the moon. It wouldn't be until 1988 before I saw it again, with the theme song, "Now is the Time," which of course I hated! Little did I know in 1988, that in just 2 1/2 years, my employer would relocate me, and some of my coworkers to Orlando, Florida! The first thing I did was purchase an annual pass. In 1993 the original song, "There's a Great Big, Beautiful Tomorrow" was restored, and the name was changed to "Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress." As much as I loved It's a Small World, The Primeval World, and Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, The Carousel of Progress was my favorite attraction to come from the 1964-65 New York World Fair.

[@Elemiriel]

Wow such a cool story!

[@lindaterrell6104]

GregtheDisneyfile I went to that Fair.

[@kitchensinkchronicles3272]

what a wonderful story, thank you for sharing

[@TackyFlamingo]

5:52 I better not hear complaints about the small world song ever again.

[@Elemiriel]

Hands down, Great moments with Mr. Lincoln is the best... I cried when I finally saw it... and I was a college graduate lol It was during the fireworks and there were only 3 of us in the theater... I felt like Lincoln was speaking right to me... like a private audience with my favorite president of all time...

[@AngelReyJ]

I listen to these while I work. It’s interesting to learn new things about Walt Disney.

[@SeanMcGuire92]

I got so used to the slowed down version of the opening back in October that I STILL expect it every time. Hearing the regular opening STILL feels wrong to me. 😂

[@kenzievances]

disneyland will change forever again when galaxys edge opens

[@itsDwats]

kenzie’s kingdom very true!

[@RACCorpStudios]

Yeah the crowds will double.

[@ontos8534]

@@RACCorpStudios well that didnt happen intact the crowds seem smaller

[@angrytheclown801]

Star Wars Ghost Town.

[@BlueOctober13th]

Your videos are so well put together and pleasant, I love watching them so much. Thanks for posting, I really needed an Offhand Disney video after a really rough day at work today @.@

[@maeryk]

Loving your take on history and Disney events.

[@nicoallison9228]

So Dallin, I’ve been watching the channel for quite a while now (around 1,000 subs I think, maybe more though), and I’ve seen you mention and put clips of your interview with Rolly Crump in some of your other videos. But, I don’t think you’ve ever said how or why you got to have such and amazing experience (or what’s more likely is you probably did and I just missed it or something). Anyways I was just curious about how you got to meet one of the greatest imagineers ever. Also on a side note, I absolutely love this channel, and you are probably my favorite KZbinr. I’ve always loved your content, but in my personal opinion, you have been doing a lot of Disneyland lately, which is totally fine, but it’d be cool if you could throw in some WDW videos and videos about the movies too (I think focusing more on the parks is fine too though). Really I guess what I’m trying to say is I’d like it if you threw a little more WDW vids into the mix, and maybe even some non-USA parks like Disney Sea in too, I just feel like this would fit into the reason you changed the channel name a while ago. You are still an amazing KZbinr though, and this is your channel, so who am I to tell you what to do. The main point of this comment was mainly just to ask about Rolly, I just thought I’d share some of what I was thinking. Keep up the good work though Dallin!

[@georgelucas2485]

If I still owned Star Wars, this would be the new song 5:52

[@christianweber7435]

I agree

[@thefloridianmapper4973]

I heard USSR comrade

[@firaflyes4825]

There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, and I'm so glad it was part of Walt's dream yesterday! My mom's favorite is Small World. The world's fair certainly did help shape the Disney Parks of today.

[@cameron2679]

I’ve used your code and I freaking love my candles. I’ve seen other channels with their own codes but I’ma keep using yours cause Offhand is number one.

[@thebunnyfoofoo]

Cameron I totally want to get some candles. Dole whip, grand Floridian lobby.

[@cameron2679]

thebunnyfoofoo I’ve used Banshee Flight, Flying Over Orange Groves, Haunted, Walt’s Office, and Pirate’s Life. Pirate was good but not my style(3/5). Banshee smells like an cheap air freshener, not like the ride (too strong)(1/5). orange groves is perfect (5/5), Haunted is very chocolate and rich. I liked it more over time (4/5). Walt’s office is perfect, leathery, smokey/sweet (5/5).... I rrrreally want to reorder the 5/5 ones, plus Little Old Christmas Shoppe cause who doesn’t love a good piney Christmas scent? And many others

[@lowerclassbrats77]

Bring back the Country Bear Jamboree, People Movers, Alpine Skyway, and Tower of Terror you bastards.

[@BLasherman]

They have all of those in Florida, well not the Alpine Skyway

[@Theoryofian]

I agree !

[@dvdp97]

There is a new skyway linking hotels to some parks in Florida. It’s opening this year 2019. I saw it nearing completion in January from Caribbean resort and some others To Disney studios and more.

[@Disneylander]

Walt's World Fair was a truly spectacular thing! I've been a little conflicted about whether it was ultimately good or bad for Disneyland, though, but you've persuaded me towards the "good" side!

[@stephengrant2900]

I'm genuinely curious why you think it was a bad thing. With all the advancements that were realistically created for the fair, but I want to hear your cons.

[@Disneylander]

@@stephengrant2900 it was an awkward time for Walt to step away! Disneyland was hitting new highs in popularity and new attractions and ideas were in the works for the park. Walt passed away shortly after the World's Fair, so due to the time he sank into the Fair, he never saw Pirates or Haunted Mansion open and never started new Disneyland projects he might have otherwise.

[@stephengrant2900]

@@Disneylander I see your point, I never thought of it that way

[@loganwillis815]

I love the Carousel of Progress!!! It's my favorite thing at Disney World!

[@shoopSAUCE]

There's nothing better on a hot day than a trip on the TTA followed by the Carousel of Progress. The best 1-2 punch for relaxation in the Magic Kingdom!

[@loganwillis815]

@@shoopSAUCE amen to that!

[@waynegallaher3929]

This took me back to my childhood. I was living in Long Beach, Ca. I was twelve years old when I went to Disneyland in 1959 and then I was living in Connecticut in 1964 and went to the New York Worlds Fair. Great memories!

[@zachmaready5272]

You got to meet Rolly Crump! So jealous! :-)

[@robertiger3098]

The year I became CEO

[@BLasherman]

No hopefully the year he leaves this year!

[@landontk7696]

Robert Iger leave now your ruined everything

[@mfl8276]

@@joycesilvino9094, all celebrities that have KZbin accounts and comment are not REAL! lol

[@OffhandDisney]

Well, you aren't wrong.

[@sideeswipe]

Disney Junior Fun & Facts! What'd he ruin lol, I mean every ride has to be an IP that's annoying

[@smartones100]

“Non Christmas themed parks” 😂😂😂 how many even were there back then??

[@SunKissedKrissy]

Lindsey Logay ME! Lol :)

[@dontdriveat88]

Disney had IPs, but for smaller, seasonal parks, the owners had to find something in the public domain that everyone would recognize: hence, Santa.

[@smartones100]

Dontdriveat88 okay I understand that, but wouldn’t the novelty of Santa wear off after while for most?

[@quartzz1496]

A lot

[@rattyeely]

So many...

[@nmikloiche]

Carousel of Progress is my favorite ride of all time!!! I fell in love with it the first time I visited the park, when I was 11 years old. And ever since then, each time I have visited the park, I always have the excitement of a child when I get in line for Carousel of Progress. I really don't know what would cause an 11 year old girl to fall in love with this ride, but honestly, I love it more than my 3 other favorites - Pirates, Jungle Cruise, and Big Thunder Mtn.

[@Eternaldarkness3166]

Imagine how many more people they'd get if Disney actually lowered the price of admission...

[@nmikloiche]

Its actually sad that the admission is so expensive -- I have so many great memories of visiting the parks and My parents were just regular blue collar workers and my mom was actually part-time. Tickets for the 1st year we went (October 1981) cost $9.50/day. Today's price is between $109 - $159 depending on when you go. If you adjust only for inflation, today's ticket price should be about $27.00

[@Thunder-acro]

Just received my order from Magic Candle Company. I got the Polynesian Warmer, and a 4 pack of wax melts. I picked Pirate Banana Rum, Haunted, Jungle Boat, and Tiki Terrace for my scents. I'm not able to travel, which disappoints, since my family went to Disneyland frequently from the time I could crawl, until about 7 years ago. These scents transported me to the park as if I were really there, and I owe thanks to this channel for giving me yet another way to remember being there.

[@deborahgriffiths4342]

The Carousel of Progress will always be my favorite! Then Great Moments With Mr Lincoln and The Tiki Room. Walt was such an innovator!

[@kingrevet1st]

the hunted mansion was one of the first Disney films i went to the cinema to see as a kid so for me it will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@lucky8rady349]

I'm a simple man, I see Offhand DisneyLand, I Click Like.

[@NinthShinigami]

Lucky8rady ! I think you were the first to get a like in a comment

[@NinthShinigami]

And even a reply (me)

[@OffhandDisney]

Ah, I can see you've been here a while. Thank you.

[@joefleischman7142]

Love all of your videos good sir. Thank you for all your hard work!

[@mavinajfan]

My friend was on Its a small world when it broke down, for nearly 30 mins they had to sit through the song playing over and over

[@TackyFlamingo]

It could have been worse..

[@leothelizard0320]

Definitely worth the wait offhand, one of your best videos yet

[@dansaikyo6664]

I'll never stop loving that Primeval World part of the train ride. I hope they never remove it, no matter how cheesey it gets over time.

[@commenterimjustacommenter]

Offhand Disney was that you interviewing rolly?

[@markingatlightspeed]

My favourite thing to come out of the '64 World's Fair is the song "Ana Ng" by They Might Be Giants

[@ToxicCalamari]

I like how during the national anthem compilation, I could hear the USSR theme still

[@Multi-Waves_Music]

It was very prominent haha

[@jennycraigadventures3314]

Those Tiki Room birds were the absolutely perfect subject for the earliest audio animatronics. Their herky jerky motion looked natural because that’s how birds move in real life. Oh, and this was a really interesting video, as usual from you.

[@chickenwiretire]

I just love the fact that "its a small world" and the '64 worlds fair are referenced in the song "Ana Ng" by They Might Be Giants. I'm also a fan of Mary Blair's Small a World design. :)

[@BlutigeTranen]

Just so you guys know, Magic Candle Co is legit GREAT stuff. I got my wife a bunch of oils for Christmas since we have to skip a few years going to Disney after 5 years of unbridled access. This, along with video of Wishes and different parades and the recent limited release of Mickey Head bars in stores, she gets to feel a little Disney magic in the Maine winter!

[@eb2k445]

It's a shame Walt never got to see his dreams after 1966 become a reality.

[@r.alexandercorbitt1554]

It's probably for the best. If you've seen Defunctland's video on Epcot, you'll know what I mean.

[@eb2k445]

@@r.alexandercorbitt1554 I have!

[@rambletash]

It's been over 50 years and that Lincoln animatronic is still breathtakingly realistic.

[@kmach844]

Love all your videos!!

[@debbieboring3422]

I was a kid about 7 at the World Fair. I remember GE part. I think we saw the Mr Lincoln but I could be remembering that from my first time at Disney land. I do also remember the dinosaur exhibit. (this was my favorite even today on the train ride) Not Disney but the NASA exhibit was cool too.

[@theworldwidehistoryofhisto2868]

My favorite is GE's Carousel of Progress. JEAN LAFITTE

[@gallendugall8913]

aw, I thought you were going to talk about the ill fated year when they replaced the animatronics with robots that started killing all the guests until Samuel L Jackson drove through the park in a corvette shooting all the rogue robots with an AK-47. This was cool too.

[@brenonhigh2027]

Santa Claus Land, now known as Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari, is located in Santa Claus, IN in case anyone was wondering. It’s the themed after various holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, and Christmas, obviously. It’s has some great roller coasters and a fantastic water park. It’s nowhere near Disney’s level, but if you ever find yourself in southern Indiana it’s worth a visit. Happy for the shoutout from a native Hoosier.

[@MichaelN77]

Last time I checked since I worked there all the appliances in Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress are still General Electric. Although some have had the logo covered up over the years. Oh my gosh, my grandmother used to have one of the mechanical birds. My sister and I would play with it when we were little. I used to think how it reminded me of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room, wow crazy. Also what is with the Spaceship Earth theme music? :)

[@geofferypmeyers]

Wtf would a Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln candle smell like

[@candycemonroe7345]

A penny?

[@dvdp97]

Hydraulic fluid 😀

[@gaysharktopus4449]

nice ac air on a hot day :)

[@bmiles2546]

Like lead

[@abbacadaver]

_freedom_

[@PhilDonaldson]

My favorite products from the '64 World's Fair were the Disneyland version of Carousel Of Progress and the Omnimover system that originated with the Ford Magic Skyway.

[@Jane-bq8rm]

My annual pass just expired and I can’t replace it but your videos are a good way to still experience the parks

[@jacksonleach5472]

My grandfather went to the new works world fair in 1964. I went to Disney world last year and he told me how he went on the original its a small world and the carousel of progress. Very awesome video!

[@lucash5446]

What an amazing video with amazing history

[@dannyfenlon2476]

welcome, to the stark expo!

[@itsDwats]

I love seeing old footage like this!

[@squigin3380]

It's so weird to me that EPCOT was originally envisioned as a utopia like city for people to actually live in.

[@Mimtii]

This is an awesome crash-course on Disneyland history.. I must shove this video in all my loved one’s faces

[@yourboirob13]

Yay the high light of my week

[@Emperor_Oshron]

as a huge fan of dinosaurs for as long as i can remember, the Primeval World is my favorite part of the Disneyland Railroad and is the part of the '64 World's Fair that i'm most happy came to be

[@peachbat4878]

Primeval is my favorite part of the railroad 💘 I’m so glad it exists

[@Vals_take]

I wish Disney would make a Walt animatronic and make him talk to the audience, saying things like "I'm so happy you all are here", "I wish I could see how far the park has come" and "I'm so proud of my imagineers". I would start crying if they make that. Like so Offhand can see.

[@ontos8534]

I mean the animatronic int the carousel of progressvos basically walt

[@emilyelizabeth3050]

Illinois pavilion? As a lifelong Illinois resident.... why?

[@emilyelizabeth3050]

I mean i know Walt Disney was born in Illinois, that doesn’t suddenly make Illinois interesting lol. But i guess that’s why he picked Lincoln.

[@primusvsunicron1]

Emily Gonzalez Lincoln was Walt’s hero

[@axelpatrickb.pingol3228]

Due to the illegality of the 1964 World's Fair (it was never recognized as a world's fair by the commission that handles world fairs), its organizers were compelled to find willing exhibitors ; due to being illegal, no major country has a pavilion built there...

[@Rivercoon]

The system to move the cars around in the Magic Skyway also lead directly to the Disneyland Peoplemover.

[@BlueGuy98]

My favorite attraction to come out of the World’s Fair is Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln. Although I also really enjoy the Primeval World diorama at the Disneyland Railroad

[@brianna_lynch]

My favorite is Peoplemover. Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover is my favorite WDW attraction.

[@nylaandrew]

The World's Fair was my introduction to Disney rides. Thanks, Walt.

[@moviemaniac2159]

I like how you used the music from Spaceship Earth in this video.

[@SplinterGirl13]

My absolute favorite ride!!!! Its a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day

[@noahr4951]

I like the long videos. Keep it up.

[@momtoo]

I loved this...your best!

[@pumpkinmaryam5500]

Carousel of progress will ALWAYS be my favorite Disney parks attraction that still exists (I’d say favorite of all time but...horizons, my dude)

[@cameron2679]

Love the video!

[@djdorchack1852]

5:52 why could I only hear the Russian national anthem 😂😂

[@DoubleSlothgaming]

Because you heard The Motherland calling you home comrade

[@wormyboiroy6751]

Haunted mansion has to be my favorite attraction from the world fair as well!

[@iinchworm]

as an illinois local the illinois attraction would have been so bizarre, but i totally get walt's affection for the midwest

[@abigalebuss359]

My comments on this wonderful video would take as long as the video, but I will say a couple of things. My parents visited Disneyland for the first time during the first week of operation. I don't think they even spent five dollars that day for the wonderful experience! Dad was on a business trip and got to see the World's Fair in 1964. I always say that my sister and I practically grew up at Disneyland because we would always stop by on the way to visit my grandparents 🏰

[@JetSetFrankie]

The Assassination recreation. FAIL... dying over here lololol.

[@hotwax9376]

I don't think it was intentional. After all, Lincoln was shot in the back of the head, not his chest.

[@BRIGGS2710]

5:52 best song ever

[@daalelli]

The Carousel of Progress is my favorite!

[@rjkral]

"So that was gonna be a no" haha!

[@jennamiller1450]

I would love to see a video on the history of Epcot!!!!

[@StarportS]

Disneyworld should also be getting the TRON coaster that is coming to the magic kingdom, I feel like that if they did that then it could spread to the other parks like Tokyo and Paris

[@jennycraigadventures3314]

Huh? It is getting the Tron coaster. MK is in DW.

[@StarportS]

I know that but I feel like that the TRON coaster should go to Disneyland

[@robj7481]

I wouldn’t mind Disneyland losing the former Carousel Theater for a new Tron ride

[@jennycraigadventures3314]

The Egg Guy That makes more sense. You said Disney WORLD should be getting a Tron coaster.

[@christie23]

im just interested on which version of the animatronic bird is true ? as at disland paris, they have an large ornate bird cage which on a tour they say that this is like a cage given to disney by a friend with a robot bird in it . so a differnt verson of the story of him in a shop :) great video as always !

[@TheFrenchPug]

Mission to Mars was one of the coolest for me as a kid. Thought we really went up and came back.

[@mitchmay]

I know you published this video a while ago but I can’t believe you mentioned Santa Claus land! I grew up going there! It’s now called holiday world!

[@UCRfZb91nX-triozNmzvaRrA]

This Film here I never got to watch But I Love it

[@richiemichael2210]

I've always loved the carousel of progress

[@maem3056]

I'm glad someone else realized the allusion to Walt Disney in iron man 2

[@AmandaaRose]

I'm glad I rewatched this bc I forgot a few things

[@AMHapple85]

Santa claus land is now called holiday world and it is very much alive and well! It is our local go to theme park! Love it! I have been to Disneyland but not to disneyworld. Which I could make it there one day with my kids.

[@Marillawen]

I still love going into The Carousel of Progress !

[@christianweber7435]

Is that you at the interview at 3:20

[@gryffindor4life920]

Carousel of progress is my favorite.

[@MsDisneylandlover]

i loved that Halloween pumpkin

[@timothyvandenberg2905]

Luv your work! :)

[@AmandaaRose]

Not a video goes by without dragging Eddie Murphy’s Haunted Mansion 😂😂😂😂

[@lucazferraz]

I remember reading somewhere that the ford pavillion inspired the creation of the people mover. Is it true?

[@hannahspahn6570]

I love Disneyland and all and love learning really interesting facts about it through Offhand Disney, but it is not the World's first theme park after Holiday World (though it is the most well-known and most innovative). That title goes to Knott's.

[@asm-6547]

What is the background music from?! It’s driving me crazy.

[@fordmustanggen5]

Definitely the carousel of progress at the Magic Kingdom! It's a classic that's overlooked by the majority of guests.

[@hotwax9376]

I don't know how bleeding from the chest would recreate Lincoln's assassination, as he was actually shot in the back of the head. Fun fact: Robert Moses was also the man who was probably more responsible than anyone else for the Brooklyn Dodgers moving to Los Angeles. He was one of the most powerful men in NYC during the 50s and 60s, and he had pretty much complete control over what got built there and what didn't. When Walter O'Malley asked him to help the Dodgers build a new field in Brooklyn, Moses refused because he already had plans for the land parcel that O'Malley wanted. Moses offered O'Malley the field that would eventually become Shea Stadium (located in Flushing Meadows, where the 1964 World's Fair was actually held), but O'Malley refused on the basis that the field would be built in Queens, and he wanted to Dodgers to remain true to their name by having any new stadium located in Brooklyn. It was only after O'Malley realized he was going nowhere with Moses and Horace Stoneham told him of his plans to move the Giants that he decided to move the Dodgers west.

[@vanhalenfreak2000]

Holy, that intro energy definitely caught me off guard!