Get ready for a real Scamifornia Adventure as we look at the Spirit of California project slated for Tracy, California in 2012, which totally didn't rip off a failed Disney theme park. Also, Ryan O'Reilly gives his trip report to Kentucky Kingdom and Holiday World. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

In this archive release, the two Ryans finally meet in person and discuss classic family-friendly Vegas! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

A Monday Unbuilt release?! Yes unfortunately I had to rebuild this episode which meant a delay but there will be another archive release on Friday! Lucky you! For now: we head to the D23 Expo in 2022 to ruthlessly mock it and all of the inane blue sky wonder that is and will forever be Beyond Big Thunder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

Today we triumph thru Ryan's head cold to examine Stan Freberg's quirky Inventions pavilion pitch featuring a queue that's a ride, a giant light bulb and a singing Thomas Edison! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

Next on our archive series we head back to August 2022 to hear Ryan O'Reilly's trip report to Northern California and experiencing the Walt Disney Family Museum, and so much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

Today we follow up The Disney Cancellation Special with Universal! Join us as we look at various ideas such as a James Bond stunt show, a Potter VR broomstick ride, a noisy Seuss walkthrough, an Apollo 13 roller coaster and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

Continuing our archive series with a look at a very boring film that helped inspired a very not-boring unbuilt land, Discovery Bay! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

Today is a double episode: first, I recap my tour of Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, then we explore various never-made themed resorts at Walt Disney World including the east coast version of New Orleans Square! Once again, I apologize about the audio issues as our recording software captured the wrong microphone. I will do my best to ensure this does not occur again. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

Early on in the podcast, we had the unique and wonderful chance to interview the former VP of Knott's Berry Farm Creative, Robin S Hall! This is a very fascinating interview, please enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

Jaalin Harvey returns to discuss another Atlantis-themed attraction, this time the infamous Fire Mountain, a transforming coaster wrapped inside a volcano that would've towered over Adventureland. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

This week, the archive series continues with our Muppets Haunted Mansion review! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

In a totally not-transparent attempt to discuss the world's largest Bass Pro Shop in a pyramid, we explore an alternative plan to put a theme park in the guts of the infamous Memphis Pyramid! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

This week in our archives dive we go back to 2022 and Ryan O'Reilly tells Dorman about his trip to RetroMagic and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

Today we head into the Enchanted Forest and discover Jay Rasulo's original, meet-and-greet intense version of Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland. Prepare to make a lot of birthday cards for Princess Aurora! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

It's archive time again, and this is our last Building Upon episode where Dorman recounts a recent visit to both Disney World and Disneyland. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

Today we check out Ron Logan and Rick Silanskas' "dream" park that was "funded" by con man Bryan Robinson, filled with some of the worst theme park ideas you've ever heard. Ryan Dorman also delivers some piping hot takes about his recent trip to Orlando. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

Our archive series continues with this episode from August 2021 where we review season one of "Behind the Attraction"! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

America's favorite frontiersman actor tried to capitalize on his fame with an educational family fun park and failed twice! Come explore the history of Fess Parker and his wide-eyed dreams with us! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

As we begin our final year of Unbuilt, we are going to release our bonus material, previously paywalled, every week the podcast is off for your enjoyment. In this first archive episode from August 2021, Dorman discusses a Disney trip he's about to take. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

We continue on with part two of our look at Main Street offshoots, this time looking at the twisty alleyways of International Street and the unimaginable size of Hollywoodland. Plus, we talk about the closure of the original Country Bear Jamboree. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

We're back from hiatus with a brand-new episode about two Main Street expansion both planned by Walt Disney: Edison Square, with a familiar-sounding show sponsored by General Electric and Liberty Street, featuring a wax hall of Presidents! Plus, we have some news about the future of Unbuilt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

Until the END of 2023, a brand-new bonus Christmas special-themed ep is available at our Ko-Fi for FREE: https://ko-fi.com/s/aa9ce2e2af Check it out now! After 1/1/24, the episode will still be available for $1 for non-members. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

Happy holidays! This year we look at two episodes from different eras of bad Simpsons: season 15's "Tis the Fifteenth Season" and season 31's "Bobby, It's Cold Outside". Which one is worse? Hint: it's the season 31 episode. C'mon. Duh. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

We travel into the unknown and encounter Marc Davis' Enchanted Snow Palace, a 1977 concept where guests would take an icy boat ride to meet the Snow Queen! No, not Elsa, but there are a lot of goofy snowmen who may or may not like warm hugs! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support