Defunctland: The History of Tomorrowland 1955

In this episode, Kevin finally reaches the opening of Disneyland, focusing on the development and history of Tomorrowland 1955, the first, hastily-made version of the famous theme park land, including attractions such famous attractions as Rocket to the Moon, Autopia, Space Station X-1, the Matterhorn, the Skyway, Submarine Voyage, and the Monorail.

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[Chris-hxtr]

Lillian Disney: I bet he's thinking about other women.
Walt Disney: T R A I N S

[maddiewettach]

As an EPCOT fan, when I heard “find sponsors for the pavilions” my eye started to twitch.

[Cartoonie]

The “lead paint...of the of the future.” and “your suspensions are correct, that man was also a nazi” lines took me the hell out kevin

[ExperimentIV]

5:37 is actually a genius song. Tom Lehrer’s skill as a satirical lyricist is mind-blowing to me, with the flow and vocabulary choices. every word feels so perfectly chosen.

[lurios]

"they met at a math class, she got better grades, now he is an engineer and she is a housewife" oh dear lord they weren't even trying to mask it a little 😅

[simonjones]

Imagine running to use the bathroom after realizing milk and the California heat doesn’t mix well only to find a display bathroom

[altlivia]

serotonin straight to the brain thank you mr perjurer

[andreajoki]

You've really hit your stride on these - clean, professional, well presented, well researched, and highly entertaining while still being informative. Well done!

[guytorie]

The number 4 is one of my favorite numbers as well. Happy for him about the trains.

[TDOTCRFH]

the mention of van braun immediately made me think of the tom lehrer song, and I'm glad it wasn't just me

[wstine]

1950s Disney earns an Emmy for ABC with their television shows

2010s Disney earns an Emmy for ABC with an episode of Modern Family which takes place at Disneyland.

[SilverHedgehogX]

I'm glad that you used the footage of Walt riding around Tomorrowland on his bicycle.

[FableWolfe]

I think what is most heartbreaking about learning of Walt Disney's plans for wonderful places is just how utterly vile and corrupt his company is now. It really puts the "fun" in dysfunctional.

[jaredqu]

Gather 'round while I sing you of Wernher von Braun
A man whose allegiance
Is ruled by expedience
Call him a Nazi, he won't even frown
"Ha, Nazi, Schmazi" says Wernher von Braun

[yasminraveh]

How can you sound so professional and emotionally detached, yet so comedically sarcastic and cynical at times? That's an amazing skill!

[klwnkiller]

My grandparents took me to Disneyland when I was just a kid in the late 1960's. I remember the 'rocket to the moon', 'Voyage through the microscope" and the 20, 000 Leagues submarine ride. I remember the submarine ride was really neat but also very hot. Year's later they took me and my little brother to the new Disney World about a week after it opened... Time rolls on...

[andyjay]

24 minutes ago? Last time I was this early Tomorrowland was still orange groves, so it really was Tomorrowland instead of Zeerustland.

[azigaya]

i was Not expecting to see tom lehrer in a defunctland video, but i’m glad it happened!!

[hemrainsford]

Another great video from the Defunctland team! I want to give so much praise to so many points, that I can't get them all in a reasonable sized comment!
The first seven minutes had me hooked on this idea of Tomorrowland, up to the thirteen minute mark you feel the scramble for the Disney team to fill the land, and my God I wish I was alive to see the 20, 000 Leagues props display!
By the way, the humor is on point! Every piece of this video had facts and information I never even knew about!
A great video as always, Defunctland!

[twistysunshine]

The amount of derision towards Von Braun is very nice thank you