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Behind the Attraction

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About Behind the Attraction

Behind the Attraction is a documentary TV series that premiered on Disney+ on July 21, 2021. It has 3 seasons and 18 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 2 "Disney Destiny", aired on June 24, 2026.

Learn how popular Disney attractions and destinations came to be, how they have changed over time, and how fans continue to obsess over them.

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Episodes

18 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 1

2021 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

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    10. Hall of Presidents

    Finale

    This unprecedented presidential attraction in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom brings our commanders in chief to life. Walt created the world’s first human Audio-Animatronics figure based on his childhood hero, Abraham Lincoln. Honest Abe helped launch this revolutionary technology that populates Disney Parks today. Who knows what the future holds for this mesmerizing Disney technology?

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    9. Transportation

    All aboard! Everything moves at Disney Parks, especially the guests — by land, water, and air! Walt loved locomotion of all kinds — trains, trams, monorails, and boats. They’re all fun, but Walt also believed the monorail could help cities end traffic. The vast transportation network at Walt Disney World Resort is a testament to that. Every Disney Park built since has continued this tradition, creating transportation systems to whisk guests efficiently to their destinations.

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    8. It's a Small World

    It all began at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair! If a chance encounter between an Academy Award-winning actress and Walt Disney hadn’t taken place, this beloved attraction might never have been created. With its signature, unforgettable song, its flume boat ride design, and Audio-Animatronics figures, it was a huge success. Versions were designed and built in Disney Parks around the planet, proving that it really is a small world, after all!

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    7. Disneyland Hotel

    Disneyland Resort with no hotel... what?! It almost happened. Check in to see how Walt got it built. Envisioned as an extension of the Park, funding for the hotel proved hard to come by, so Walt struck a deal with producer Jack Wrather. Jack would own the hotel, but Walt’s name would be on it. Together, they made it into an immersive experience, setting the stage for all Disney hotels to come. After Jack’s death, The Walt Disney Company bought the Disneyland Hotel. Today, Disney operates dozens of hotels worldwide.

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    6. The Castles

    Castles are at the heart of Disney Parks around the world. The original at Disneyland® Resort in California quickly became a symbol of The Walt Disney Company on par with Mickey Mouse. Hear the unique story behind each one and learn how Imagineers designed and built them.

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    5. Space Mountain

    You're about to hear the story of Space Mountain in T-minus 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...launch! Walt's vision of an attraction that simulates space travel was a design challenge Imagineer John Hench tackled head on, creating a signature structure now in Disney Parks around the world. Imagineers continued the tradition by creating another thrilling indoor attraction, the landmark TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disney Resort.

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    4. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

    Discover the ups (and downs!) of creating this gravity-defying attraction set in the eerie world of Rod Serling’s renowned “Twilight Zone” television series. Then hold on tight as Imagineers reimagine the Disney California Adventure version as Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Learn what it took to build the attraction — and what it takes to ride it!

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    3. Star Tours

    Lightspeed to Endor! A long time ago…Disney created Star Tours, a thrilling simulator attraction that takes guests to a galaxy far, far away. It inspired Imagineers to build a whole new land — Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. There, guests can use the Force to explore the remote outpost of Batuu and the cutting-edge attractions Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

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    2. Haunted Mansion

    Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion — enter if you dare! When Walt Disney developed the attraction, he didn’t specify if it should be funny or scary. Ultimately, it became a perfect blend of both. Haunted Mansion proved so popular that it inspired several later iterations, including the chilling Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris and the weird and wonderful Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland.

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    1. Jungle Cruise

    Join a skipper for the story behind Jungle Cruise, and try to spot the backside of water! When Walt decided to create the original immersive attraction, he tasked Imagineers with building a river in the Southern California desert AND the mechanical animals to populate it.

Season 2

2023 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

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    6. Nighttime Spectaculars

    Finale

    The magic continues after dark with Disney Parks’ nighttime spectaculars. What began as a fireworks show in the skies above Disneyland Park has evolved, over the years, into a wide array of shows at Disney parks around the globe.

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    5. EPCOT

    Where can you both glimpse the future and travel the world without leaving Florida? At the Experimental Prototype Community. When it opened in 1982 at Walt Disney World Resort, EPCOT was the biggest Disney park yet. At its heart stands the astounding architectural achievement that is Spaceship Earth. Arrayed around the lagoon, World Showcase features pavilions that celebrate nations from around the world.

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    4. The Food

    Churros, DOLE Whip, turkey legs, and more… Discover the stories behind these tasty treats! Walt knew food was crucial to the park going experience. From walk-around snacks to themed dining experiences like the piratical Blue Bayou Restaurant, there’s something for everyone.

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    3. Indiana Jones Adventure

    Crack the whip and join Indiana Jones on the adventure of a lifetime – just beware of the snakes! Following the success of Star Tours, Michael Eisner and Frank Wells thought it was time to have George Lucas bring another cinematic hero to the Disney parks.

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    2. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

    Step aboard the wildest ride in the wilderness! Based on a concept by Disney Legend Marc Davis, Imagineer Tony Baxter reimagined this mountainous thrill ride that is sure to float your goat! Inspired by the American West, this attraction has spread around the world.

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    1. Pirates of the Caribbean

    It’s a pirate’s life for everybody aboard Pirates of the Caribbean! Walt Disney loved adventure stories, especially ones that featured swashbuckling pirates. That inspiration led to one of the most beloved attractions in Disney history. Initially conceived as a wax museum, technological advances convinced Walt that a more sophisticated attraction could be created using state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronics figures.

Season 3

2026 · 2 episodes · Last episode: 4 months ago

From the origin story of the fleet to the making of the legendary Disney Destiny, the stories behind the magic of the Disney Cruise Line are about to be told.

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    2. Disney Destiny

    Finale

    Go behind the scenes of the Disney Destiny, where heroes, villains, and magic set sail!

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    1. Disney Cruise Line Origin Story

    Set sail through the past, present, and exciting future of Disney Cruise Line

Cast & crew

Created by Brian Volk-Weiss

  • Tom Fitzgerald

    Tom Fitzgerald

    Self

Behind the Attraction FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Behind the Attraction?

Behind the Attraction has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 24, 2026.

When did the latest episode of Behind the Attraction come out?

The most recent episode of Behind the Attraction, Season 3 Episode 2 "Disney Destiny", aired on June 24, 2026.

How many seasons of Behind the Attraction are there?

Behind the Attraction has 3 seasons with 18 episodes in total.

When did Behind the Attraction first air?

Behind the Attraction first aired on Disney+ on July 21, 2021.

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