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Season 1 – Behind the Attraction

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Delving into the history and development of the unique attractions throughout Disney's theme parks.
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Behind the Attraction — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Erin Maxwell L.A. Weekly 08/26/2021
Behind The Attraction was made with the best of the intentions, filled with material any Disney devotee would sell their ears for. But the tedious voice-over talks down to its audience and the sloppy edits create confusion. Go to Full Review
Monica Encarnacion Common Sense Media 08/11/2021
4/5
This informative docuseries is sprinkled with humor as it reveals what goes into making each of the featured Disney theme park rides and theme parks so popular through time. Go to Full Review
Robin Pierce Starburst 08/09/2021
4/5
The series is engaging and enjoyable. More importantly, it's entertainingly accessible. Go to Full Review
Garrett Martin Paste Magazine 07/30/2021
6/10
Despite its hit or miss humor and frequently annoying tone, Behind the Attraction still has a lot of great information and archival footage on Disney's history. Go to Full Review
Adam Chitwood Collider 07/30/2021
B+
While I personally found The Imagineering Story to be a more enlightening watch (and am hopeful a second season is in the works), Behind the Attraction offers something different yet valid. Go to Full Review
Rob Owen Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 07/22/2021
One thing that helps Behind the Attraction avoid the patina of tightly controlled Disney messaging is the tone employed by executive producer/director Brian Volk-Weiss. Go to Full Review
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Chris P @Xiao_Proxies Apr 13 Behind the Attraction is a documentary series that takes Disney fans deep into the making of the company's most famous theme park rides. From Haunted Mansion to Space Mountain, the show explores the history, design challenges, and creative vision behind these iconic attractions. It's surprisingly detailed for a streaming series, offering interviews with Imagineers and archival footage that highlight just how much work goes into bringing these rides to life. The tone is light and accessible, making it easy for casual viewers while still offering plenty for hardcore Disney enthusiasts. Not every episode hits the same high : some topics like the monorail or Hall of Presidents feel less thrilling compared to more iconic attractions, and the lack of French dubbing in season two is a curious omission. Still, the series succeeds in sparking nostalgia and deepening appreciation for Disney's craftsmanship. See more Ed R @JustcallmeER 10/26/2024 I loved every minute of this docuseries! The nostalgia behind the rides was incredible! See more justin t @RT08580778 02/17/2022 I really like theme parks, especially haunted houses. I also like understanding how things work. Sadly this show has nothing to make it worth watching. There are many far better documentaries on these attractions on YouTube. The show is all flash with little actual content, it's incredibly shallow. It is incredibly corporate with no soul or real opinion. The history they tell is selective and doesn't give any context. In terms of horror, look at the ear piercing! On the positive side there is some really interesting historical footage and shots from the Disney vault that you don't see elsewhere. The most annoying thing is the narrator and the style of the editing, it's often painful and disjointed to watch. The contributors can't say two words without being interrupted by the narrator or another contributor. See more Isaac C @RT83937056 08/20/2021 I love it, super interesting. Hoping for a second season. See more 07/25/2021 A very interesting show about some of the great Disney rides. It gives us a great in depth look at the rides and the history of each ride. The first episode is Jungle Cruise which I feel is kind of a advertising pull for the upcoming film. It has some jokes in it which are awful. See more 07/21/2021 It just great, we need more Disney magic like this. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 21, 2021 Jungle Cruise The story behind "Jungle Cruise" is full of twists, turns, technological wizardry and dad jokes. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 21, 2021 Haunted Mansion Welcoming foolish mortals to the Haunted Mansion; they enter at their own risk. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 21, 2021 Star Tours A long time ago Star Tours was imagined, but now there is Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 21, 2021 The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Discovering the ups and downs of creating a gravity-defying attraction. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 21, 2021 Space Mountain Discussing the meteoric launch of Space Mountain. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 25, 2021 The Castles Castles are at the heart of Disney Parks and each one has a unique story to tell. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 25, 2021 Disneyland Hotel How the iconic Disney destination of the Disneyland Hotel was built. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 25, 2021 It's a Small World How this beloved attraction first captured the hearts of the audience at the New York World's Fair. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 25, 2021 Transportation Everything at Disney, especially the guests, constantly moves by land, water, and air. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 25, 2021 Hall of Presidents How an unprecedented attraction in Liberty Square brings presidents to life. Details
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Season Info

Director
Brian Volk-Weiss
Executive Producer
Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Brian Gewirtz, Kevin Hill, Brian Volk-Weiss, Robin M. Henry, Cisco Henson
Network
Disney+
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Entertainment, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 21, 2021