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TV series

Behind the Attraction

2021TV-PG3 seasons7.3 / 10

New season. New adventures.

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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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

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

Cast, crew and production details

About Behind the Attraction

Cast

Paget BrewsterNarrator (voice)
Tom FitzgeraldSelf

Credits

Created by
Brian Volk-Weiss

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Documentary
Episodes
18
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Disney+
  • Seven Bucks ProductionsUnited States
  • The Nacelle CompanyUnited States

Season 2 episodes

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← Season 1

Episode 1

Pirates of the Caribbean

49m

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.

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Episode 2

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

38m

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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Episode 3

Indiana Jones Adventure

40m

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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Episode 4

The Food

37m

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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Episode 5

EPCOT

49m

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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Episode 6

Nighttime Spectaculars

41mFinale

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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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026