Is Indiana Jones Adventure a World Class Attraction? (with Scott Gustin) • FOR YOUR AMUSEMENT

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[@tedosterone497]

Unofficial request/petition to have Byron’s mom come onto the podcast as a guest. It’s always interesting to hear her viewpoint compared to Byron’s and has some of the most fascinating perspectives when it comes to talking about theme park rides

[@helenoscar9748]

That would be so sweet. I’d love to see it. I think that would be great for days when it’s only the two of them. They could bring her or Ryan’s brother to get some extra perspective.

[@emmalovmusic]

Yessss!!!!

[@emmalovmusic]

Mother’s Day!!

[@bustedkeaton]

Never expected Ryan would get another wear out of that Indiana Jones costume.

[@helenoscar9748]

Right! I’m surprised no one else is mentioning the treasure hunt episode of unsolved as where it comes from. Iconic.

[@hypotheticalforest]

If I had a nickel for every time Ryan randomly dressed up as Indiana Jones, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice.

[@Jk-us7wt]

I havent written before cause im never sure if people actually see comments on here but i just needed to say that this podcast - and all of the Watcher videos and podcasts - are so engaging and truly fun and refreshing - a lot of that has to do with Ryan who is absolutely peerless in the energy, honesty and unpretentious charm he brings to all of them - but also to Byron with his shaggy dog enthusiasm and Shane, the epitome of laconic irony. I am a theatre director and filmmaker, but most important, a total Disney theme park nerd, passionate foodie and lover of all things ghost and bigfoot related and watching and sharing time with all of you really makes my day so much brighter and more enjoyable. So even if you dont see this, thanks so much for all you do to make KZbin a happier and less plastic place.

[@apeiceofgarbage9848]

This is a beautifully written comment I love their content too it's reliably good quality

[@hypotheticalforest]

I love that they’re able to appeal to people who KNOW amusement parks and people who have never been to one. It’s not dumbed down but also not too technical.

[@Star11954]

Never stop this series!!

[@710moose8]

55:10 legit made me tear up. As someone who doesn’t have kids and is midlife missing the days with my parents when I was young it got me how much detail your mom can remember and how it was obviously a great moment for your family.

[@apeiceofgarbage9848]

That is wonderful i have been loving hearing these tales its very sweet and it makes the video feel more personal and cozy

[@helenoscar9748]

I loved that moment as well! So sweet and such a nostalgic memory and so well told. Special time when we were young and had wonderful parents.

[@hypotheticalforest]

Meanwhile, I almost cried laughing when Ryan described clotheslining himself on the height cobra 😂 Two kinds of people lmao

[@Mike-wh4ed]

My wife and I came back from Disneyland last night and while we were in line for Rise, the ride broke down. We received free lighting lane passes and decided to use it on either Rise or Indy. As much as we love Rise, we ultimately chose Indy and didn't regret our decision after we rode it. We've ridden Indy numerous times, and yet no matter how many times we've been on it, it's always a blast! Yes, it breaks down a lot but that's part of the experience for Indy lol. It's nearly 30 years old and yet one of the best rides in the resort. For me, Rise really depends on surprises and big reveals and after awhile, it doesn't have that same magic or same amazement you get the first time you rode it, imo. Dont get me wrong, it's still one of the best rides of all time. But so is Indy.

[@Chef-Really5365]

Funny the reverse happened to us last year . What a lame long waiting we had for Rise and was not working right and cast members wee not in proper script . Soooo we went to Indiana Jones

[@helenoscar9748]

Nice! I definitely think this ride is special.

[@madisonwise9990]

Love the outfit, Ryan 😂 Should do themed outfits whenever possible

[@helenoscar9748]

Second that.

[@VeekerStudios]

YESS!!! I always eagerly look forward to these each Tuesday and am so happy for these longer episodes. This is my new fav podcast and a great source of comfort. This passion project sparks so much joy and is a wonderful, essential contribution to the coasterhead community. I really hope that this podcast gets the long lifetime that it deserves. I look forward to an episode on Tower of Terror. I'm a massive 20,000 Leagues fan and would be thrilled if you covered Les Mystères du Nautilus one day; maybe there could be a special episode going over some walk-through attractions? Big love to Ryan, Byron, Sophia, and Matt

[@Junoisverysleepy]

Yes! I had the pleasure of doing the walk through when I went to Paris! It was a little difficult to enjoy though because my friend who was in a wheelchair felt bad for blocking the walk way and wanted to leave. Still a beautiful attraction

[@youtubepeace]

Really love this podcast, haven't been to Disneyland in years and I live down the street but this series has definitely reignited my interest in the parks so much that i had to get a ticket for Disney nite tonight. Please keep this podcast going

[@AlexSheMakes]

The closer I live the less I go!! Lol

[@Sindraelyn]

For the falling ice effect, I think I remember hearing someone saying that it is to get a smoking debris effect you would see if you broke a chunk of stone and have it fall apart. I think it was supposed to be dry ice, and not water ice to get the desired effect, but the temperature draws in moisture out of the air which created the conditions to cause rust.

[@mrbrainly]

On my last trip to Disneyland Indy broke down right in front of the last scene and we had to be evacuated. When I rode the next day the ride had to be stopped because a foolish guest dropped their giant hat on the tracks (I know since it was the car in front of us), though they let us go through twice more in a row to compensate. Did I still queue up again even after all that? You bet!

[@neoream3606]

I've only been to Disneyland once when I was a teenager and I am in my 30's now. The Indiana Jones ride is the only thing I truly remember about Disneyland

[@Junoisverysleepy]

I LITERALLY JUST FINISHED WRITING AN ESSAY ABOUT THIS RIDE!!!! 😭😭😭

[@kyannareeves]

just out of curiosity wat was the essay about/for?

[@Junoisverysleepy]

@@kyannareevesIt was about the misrepresentation of Archaeology/ Archaeologists in media. I was supposed to write about the Films but I wrote about the ride instead. I got to look into the cultural inspiration for the ride like the inspiration of Mara and the structure of the temple. Also the ride lore taking place after the events of Temple of Doom (cause it’s set in India) It’s a class on debunking Pseudoscience it’s a lot of fun.

[@elliecorner4266]

I’m going to Disneyland for the first time ever in a week. This is getting me even more excited and I hope I can ride Indiana jones!

[@Slimkati3]

Did you get to ride it!? Let us know 🎉

[@taylors895]

As a kid In 2004, I wore my platform flip flops to try to get on Indy and still wasn't tall enough. I was absolutely crushed. Love the pod!

[@WeiserThanMost]

You guys not only kill it with the content, but you guys just continue to bring on awesome guests. I love that you're bringing in all the "Who's Who" of the theme park community

[@chatachulla23]

This podcast helps me get through the workday😮‍💨

[@Koduhhhh]

“The glory hole” *insert childish grin* 😂😂😂

[@lolz6409]

loving the length of these recent eps!!!

[@kristengilbert4462]

It’s so cool to see people I’ve been following on social media for years in the theme park space showing up on this pod. I love the theme park community and nerding out with yall.

[@spenserpennington3826]

Best series ever! Been waiting for Indy!

[@mochabean5692]

Ryan, Gen Z knows who Indy is! We saw Crystal Skull (woof)

[@Av8rwaka]

Pilot here: When airplanes are certified for commercial passenger use they are required to be able to evacuate everyone within 90 seconds as the likelihood of higher death tolls increase after that amount of time on a burning plane. So all these requirements around takeoff and landing about not leaning back, unplugging your phones, and having tray table are all to ensure that nothing will impede people’s ability to evacuate because seconds count! Basically everything in the flight attendants preflight announcements/ video have to do with saving lives so make sure to pay attention! Hope that helps!

[@hannahpierson1517]

Guest request: Molly McCormack of Mammoth Club. She is super charismatic and knowledgeable in both Disney and Universal!

[@procrastinatingvaledictorian]

Oh thank God I'm about to have an anxiety attack over trying to vote in Alabama. Need this.

[@T.Florenz]

Good luck! 🫡

[@BAC3150]

I just wanted to point out that Dan Aykroyd is the only celebrity you guys mentioned that makes sense to be there for the opening: he has a cameo in Temple of Doom!

[@luellai1966]

Just came back and my sister was given a decoder card, didn’t even ask, so can confirm they still have some on hand.

[@KazmaArts]

So back in 2019 my friends and I went on this ride and the ride broke down near the boulder and it was pitch black and the music and sound went out as well. We were sitting like this for a couple of minutes and I knew we were close to the boulder but couldn’t tell how close we were to the drop. Turns out we we right at the drop because the lights were still off but the music kicked in and we just dropped into the darkness which is way more scarier than seeing a boulder coming at you 😂

[@cherylbell327]

Me looking up ‘how much does it cost to sponsor a podcast’ cause I love you guys, I especially love listening to you talk about Disneyland rides and I just want this pod to succeed

[@faithstanley2879]

Time to listen again :)

[@KathieHeartsYouu]

Everyday I wake up hoping for a new video from either pod watcher or FYA - I’m obsessed w these 🙌🏽 they’re perfect to get myself out of doom scrolling, I play them while I clean and just need entertaining, funny, interesting, and surprisingly educational content!

[@isabelladefine8414]

I'm so excited to go to starwars night in April! You guys just remind me why I love Disneyland so much, and I couldn't resist going again another year in a row!

[@zangites]

Love the ride. It was awesome riding it as a teenager in the 90s. You did miss a bad though - Painted Plywood in the Dart Room! It always looks so cheap compared to the rest of the ride. The DisneySEA version has sculpted relief faces seen earlier in the queue that blow compressed air at you before the giant skull smoke ring. I always hope they could replace the plywood at Disneyland for a stone-like wall with sculpted elements.

[@insommniak]

AHHHH my favorite ride in Disney Land and the first one I rode multiple times! Super excited for this ep (and two hours?? We are spoiled)

[@bellad9569]

I've been waiting for this one, this is my favorite ride in Disneyland

[@TribbleChow]

Just leaving another positive message here for y'all, love this podcast, love the energy, love the enthusiasm and respect your effort soooo much

[@daniethegirl029]

I love that Ryan dresses up. ❤

[@jamesduke4253]

Hey hey, is Gen Zers know about Indie! I'm studying archaeology because of him *wink*

[@NeftaliRose]

My family had carried an annual Disneyland trip tradition since I was born. When I was old enough to ride Indiana Jones it became a regular tradition to start our trip with Indy, and end it with Indy. That’s right. From rope drop, until the very last minute that we’re able to get on any ride it was always Indy. My parents aren’t together and our annual traditions ended as well. But when my own daughter is of age, I hope to carry that tradition. I will always love the sounds, smells, visuals and rough and ragged terrain of that wonderful ride. I’ll recite Sala’s instructions and words of caution to a T, I truly feel at home when I ride that ride!!!

[@StaceyChouMusic]

I'm so glad you mentioned Patrick Begorra!! I always check if his little house is decorated whenever I go to Disneyland and I love telling my first-timer guests about him :)

[@katcalico9142]

OMG! How have I lived my whole life without connecting the other car backing up thing! 😂 I actually fell for that one in an actual grocery store parking lot a couple of months ago. I was with my Mom and had to convince her I wasn’t having a stroke or on drugs. Fantastic podcast as always!

[@MagicallyEmily]

Indiana Jones and THE Scott Gustin, never clicked so fast!

[@AmusementLabs]

40:15 hey, I recognize that model 🤪 I also made a model of the ride vehicle (and it moves) which was the bane of my existence for a full week getting it to work lol.

[@GeekNotice]

Absolutely love this discussion about Indiana Jones Adventure! It's one of my all-time favorite attractions, and hearing Scott Gustin's insights added so much depth to my appreciation for it.

[@KristaDLee]

I always have to say this, but the intro music makes me so happy

[@susanthrush9714]

That dinosaur ride is nuts. It rode it for the first and only time last year without knowing what to expect and it was terrifying 😂😂

[@averyeml]

I watched ride throughs and knew there was the big photo op scare moment and still freaked- my on ride photo is me, alone in my row, mid duck and scream while the group in the row behind me are cheesing and posing 💀

[@officialmonarchmusic]

I just got super sick on it, the theming itself was great though

[@alyssarice4687]

This is my favourite podcast of all time - love seeing all my theme park favs on here ❤❤❤

[@AuthorCertifiedGoof]

Indy is one of my top favorite rides! I was blown away by it the first time I rode it and even when things aren’t working, I still have fun. I was in my car on a terrible commute one day listening to the Raiders of the Lost Ark soundtrack and was pleasantly surprised to discover that the musical cue you always hear with Mara is actually the Ark theme!!

[@qrefrain3695]

My favorite Indiana Jones ride memory is Grad Nite, I'm in the front row and behind me sits my classmate who has an amazing, operatic voice. He starts singing along with the choir sections of the soundtrack and gave us basically a live accompaniment to the ride. I didn't realize it was him singing at first since he melded in with the actual soundtrack so well.

[@shauwnagrillo2838]

I love this podcast so much pls never stop the theme park weirdos need it

[@myasuzanna6113]

since yall were asking about whether you can get the decoder cards, last time I was there I was just genuinely nice to a cast member when no one in the queue was listening to her, and she just slipped me a card like a drug deal lmao

[@jnnfrmntngro1101]

14:22 I once had a skipper sing the boat ride song from Willy Wonka while we were going through the indoor portion 🫣

[@gbird.]

love this ride . happy for another ep too :D

[@katiecat59]

Let's goooo!

[@annetolman7032]

Every time I get off Indiana Jones I feel confirmation that it’s my favorite ride of all time

[@mistamemewide]

The Legendary Scott Gaustin? The Man, the Myth, the Legend?

[@zoec2753]

my delirious mind thinks i’ll be on this podcast some day and you keep doing all my ideas!! lol don’t worry i still have a banger attraction hmu…

[@Jiddy12345]

My brother also had the exact same face riding the Dinosaur ride. The exact same look of terror.

[@Vantastic789]

I'm still so bummed that this ride basically started refurbishment last year right when I made my way all the way down to Disneyland in 2022. And hey, I'm Gen Z and I loved the Indiana Jones movies growing up.

[@quiteecontrary]

I'm an oldest sibling so my mom would have me be "in charge" of covering my younger sister's eyes at that part where you have to avoid looking at the glowing red eyes when we were little. My mom loved leaning into the magic of it all and always had just as much fun as we did. I remember legitimately thinking I went to space when I went on Star Tours for the first time at 5 years old.

[@hayleymullins537]

Yeah, Sallah’s having a different voice actor is correct - there’s a video floating somewhere around KZbin of a D23 panel of the different voice actors speaking about their roles and rides. Super fun.

[@blueberrylemon1214]

I haven't been to Disney Land yet but the description sounds like a better version of the Mummy at Universal

[@marialyar6097]

I only ever went to the popular theme parks when i was really little and i dont remember much of anything. I can't afford to go nowadays and the closest park is six flags great america, hearing this podcast allows me to live through your experiences and hope that i can go again someday! It's also such a joy being able to hear your clear passion for this subject and makes me excited to listen to each episode

[@heatherharper0224]

I really hope you get to go back one day! Good luck

[@STSGuitar16]

Man how cool would it be if they employed some sort of eye tracking tech at the beginning of the ride so that if everyone in your vehicle actually didn’t look into the eyes or Mara, you’d get a different (but equally cool) ride experience in some way. I could just imagine families coming off the ride being like, “dang it, we all decided we weren’t going to look into the eyes of Mara this time, which one of you did it?!” and some stinker little brother just keeps looking into the eyes and messing it up for everyone else every time they ride lmao

[@T.Florenz]

Love the Indy outfit 🧡🔥

[@abigailkatestewart7395]

Indy is my childhood fav ride. every time I ride it as an adult it has the same amount of adventure and charm as it did when I was 7!!!

[@deesmusic9933]

Can’t miss podcast! Keep doing what you do guys!

[@jamiescott2597]

Countdown to Extinction was arguably right up there with Indy. Its current version Dinosaur suffers from Karen complaints along with the old Alien Encounter

[@VictoriaLopez-ng9ul]

favorite part of my tuesday is new FYA uploads!! my new favorite podcast!

[@katiekins17]

Honestly love this podcast. I haven’t listened to all episodes because I don’t want spoilers for what I haven’t been on but the Disney stuff is SO nostalgic. I find myself talking along with you guys sometimes 😂 such a great idea. Also, my dad lost his sunglasses on this ride, he foolishly left them hanging on his shirt placket, Disney never found them.

[@prof_parahelix2390]

This ride so perfectly captured what I wanted out of a ride as a kid-- Indiana Jones, ancient temple, wild effects, giant snakes, secret codes to decipher, amazing retro tomb rob-- er, archeological aesthetic. I was obsessed with the movies as a kid and convinced I'd never get to see it, but I got the chance to visit last year and that thing managed to live up to almost a decade and a half of hype. I've only been on it three times (because I immediately hopped on again and made us go back later) but honestly I'm with Ryan, probably my favorite ride ever.

[@jorgehorge2126]

I’ve been rewatching all these episodes I love these !!!

[@LiquefiedRottingSnails]

keep this podcast going forever, ok?

[@melissaclackum4589]

I’d been waiting for this video since the first one of this series and man I was so anxious when it came out 😅 but as always you guys fail to disappoint!! Love this pod, keep it up boys!!!

[@Cuiasodo]

That is so weird that they'd get John Rhys-Davies's likeness and not his voice, especially considering I'm pretty sure they got him for a promo for the attraction that aired on the Disney Channel around the time the attraction came out. Why they'd suddenly switch to a sound-alike for the ride assets is beyond me.

[@elizabethpreston8630]

This is my absolute favorite podcast, I will take 1000 more episodes please

[@emoslim-h9f]

You have the BEST thumbnails! You know what the video is about. KZbinrs that make a clickbait thumbnails should take note. I'll stop watching a channel because of too much clickbait!!!

[@eviewiles6742]

So first off yall are great! Love watching the content! Secondly, love it when Ryan wears outfits based on what ride they are talking about and would love for it to be an every video thing but if not that’s cool too😂 Thirdly, the only thing I remember from going to Disney (the one and only time in kindergarten) is that Dinosaur ride I remember my dad sitting next to me because I couldn’t stop crying and I peed myself because I was so scared 😂we still talk about it to this day and I’m 22 😐😂

[@zeo41]

I’m genuinely surprised that this podcast isn’t doing well. I tune into every episode and I love it. It’s not rage bait, the scoring system is silly, and yall bring in a lot of good information and sometimes correct misinformation! I’ll keep listening for sure

[@ericcross4180]

When I left the park, they were still planning on putting an Indy stunt show back where ToonTown ended up.

[@killervirgo]

I was at Disneyland this past Wednesday, and at Indiana Jones they make people wait outside in the pouring rain -- even-though they could fit all the people waiting in the 1/2 mile queue inside to keep them dry.

[@mochabean5692]

I was wondering when you would cover this ride! Well done. Nice fit Ryan

[@tardis101010]

About 2 years ago I went on the ride and while I was in the queue I decided to finally get a pic of the Eeyore sign. A cast member noticed and gave me tips on the best place to stand and where to look and when I got the picture, he asked to see it. Once he confirmed I got it he whipped out a translator card and gave it to me! I was so surprised and happy and thanked him a ton. Still carry the card under my ID in my wallet because it's just such a special memory.

[@auroralights70]

Even after so many high tech rides have opened Indy is still my favorite Disneyland ride. Keep up your podcast, it’s been my new go-to for my commute!

[@susanthrush9714]

Yay I have been waiting for this one 🥰🫶🏼

[@Morgenstern1990]

I am forever upset with 6-year-old me for not keeping my decoder card.

[@VideoGamePhilosopher]

The music timing for the ice sheet Bigfoot story was perfect.

[@outtamanna]

Hi, I'm one of the 5 people who'd love to see y'all talk more about Knott's Berry Farm rides!!

[@pikachuandyoshi23]

As a DL attractions cast member regarding wait times, depending on how much of the queue is being used and/or how many vehicles are in use, that means a certain wait. Also wait times might not be inflated, theres just a consistent flow into the queue and there's not that many guests in the lightning lane so you can really move the standby lane! If its really busy and the lightning lane is looking too long (Indiana Jones LL is over the pirate bridge & holiday mansion LL is in critter country) the standby wait will definitely be inflated!

[@katiekiser3187]

Last time we went to Disneyland we got all the way to the loading platform and our kids freaked out and we decided to exit the queue. The cast member felt bad for us and gave each of the kids a decoder card, so yes they still have them!

[@Sydneymunkey]

35:10 I believe Byron is right about the blood on the blindfold. If it is not meant to be blood, it is at least colored in a way to look worn right over the eyes to bring attention to that area for sure.

[@ChristinaScamporrino]

Can we support this with merch? I am obsessed.

[@L33W1NT3R5]

Okay maybe I am an older gen z-er but people keep saying Gen z doesnt know iconic things like Indy and Mean Girls? Like what?

[@nobletiefling]

Gen Z absolutely does! I think they're thinking of Gen Alpha, which are the kids (10 ish and younger)

[@ant5b]

Only speaking as someone who’s worked Star Tours, the CMs are the ones who call in the posted wait times, and it’s all guess work based on how long the line seems and if any cabins/ride vehicles are down-I cannot speak for what wait times are posted on the app for Genie+, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they ARE inflated to encourage purchasing

[@kendallstroup7292]

As gen-z I’m currently wearing an Indiana Jones shirt and it’s one of my favorite movies

[@theaarongarcia]

The bamboo pole is still there, and the ceiling still moves down when activated. The system just needs to reset itself, which takes about 5 minutes. And since the lines move pretty fast once inside the building, chances are someone already pulled it. I was there yesterday and was able to activate the pool.

[@averyeml]

So my first Disneyland trip was in 2018, when I was 23, for a day with my mom as a stop on a larger road trip. We’d been to WDW when I was a child, but never Disneyland, so this was new. We saw the “rough ride” signage and warnings in the spiel but the ride was ROUGH. We were being slung around and shaken and it was the harshest ride ever. I’ve been back half a dozen times since but I think either our car that day was on the verge of a breakdown or they’d sped up the ride to churn through the crowd right after a breakdown because it was NEVER that bad again

[@williamwebb2361]

LOVE THIS POD!!!

[@molliefranklin4882]

Ryan trying to make excuses for his outfit is killing me 💀

[@rosscalhoun3389]

I've been to the SEA version! I'll never forget it, because while standing outside a small child looked up at my towering gaijin self and started to cry.