#complete Potatoland

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Potatish

***Disclaimer: No harm intended by my random thoughts lmao

So I was talking with a friend the other day. And we were thinking: we have Turkey. Which has Turkish people.

But what’s turkey without potatoes? 

Think about it. What does the word “liar” with a heavy lilted accent sound like? That’s right: “ire.” As in Ireland.

 Ireland, the place known for potatoes. 

What if Ireland used to be Potatoland, and had Potatish people? What if, during the great potato famine, everyone was like “Potatoland? More like LIARLAND” cuz there were no potatoes and then that just turned into Ireland? 

What if we used to have a Potatoland and a Turkey, but no one ever taught us that in history class and no one bothered to look it up? Is it completely implausible that they would skip a lesson about how they named a random country? Is it impossible that no one ever bothered to wonder why it was named Ireland so no one knew it used to be Potatoland? And that we lost this knowledge along the way?

If you went to google “potatoland” I’m proud of you soldier  

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@dysney_ said it best that the bad thing about this ride is that we didn’t go to POTATOLAND! 🥺✨🌙🥔🥺✨🥔🥺✨🥔🌙🥔✨🥺✨🥔🌙🥔✨🥺🥔✨🥔✨🥔🥺✨🥔 Regardless! I had such a good day! Opening Day of an Attraction, Hollywood Studios being completed, and getting to be with so many loved ones near me (@shenksforthememories, @cariselynee, @caesardavidc, @magicalifestyle, @nicnaccole, and last but not least (just last time show up) @domcorona) was just so nice for my itty bitty heart. If you guys have any WDW Questions or what to expect from Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, ASK! I’m so eager to answer them all. So drop your questions! 😭💕🙏🏽🌻 Let’s chat! (at Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Vip--gFNz/?igshid=16ka0ovgyzmai

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The historic multiyear transformation of Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios recently marked a significant milestone, the Opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway.

Completing phase 2 of the multiyear transformation. The transformation started with the removal of the Sorceress Hat back in 2015, along with the closing of The Backlot Tour, The Streets of America, The Great Movie Ride – you know that story. All of the attractions associated with a working backlot, which was the original plan for Disney MGM studios, a working studio. Boy how things have changed.

With the opening of Toy Storyland in 2018, Stat Wars Galaxy’s Edge in 2019, including the Rise of The Resistance, Hollywood Studios is no longer a theme park that takes you behind the scenes of now movies are made, but it is a place that takes you inside the movie. Where you are a part of the action and experience the movie. From the unbelievable storytelling on the planet Batuu including the seamless nature of

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opens March 4, 2020, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Guests enter the re-creation of the Chinese Theatre at the heart of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where they travel through the movie screen and into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts in the first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

joining the resistance. After all, they are rumored to have an encampment just outside of town, look for the abandoned gun turret then enter the haunted caverns of a long-abandoned village. In Rise of the Resistance, you are in the movie, the action is all around you. It’s not on a screen, or just in front of you, it’s all around you as you begin your voyage to join the resistance. And like any engaging storyline, it could easily have been a movie itself. Of course, something goes wrong, and you’ll need to deal with Kylo Ren and the First Order to finish your mission. The storytelling is so complete that it ties the planet Batuu into the larger star wars universe. Ever wonder why General Hux wasn’t the commanding officer of the Star Destroyer in Rise of Skywalker? Well let’s just say his failure at the battle of Batuu didn’t sit well with Supreme leader Kylo Ren, and he was demoted as a result. Be sure to check out my other videos on Galaxy’s Edge backstory.

The recent opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway extends that immersive storytelling. As you enter Disney Hollywood Studios you arrive on Hollywood Blvd.  The original theme of Studios lives on, the Hollywood that always was, but never will be. The golden age of Hollywood 1920s/30s and since the premiere of Steamboat Willy in 1928 Mickey Mouse has been a Star in Hollywood. People have been lining up to see Mickey on the Big Screen, side not – That’s All True. While the story is heavily influenced by actual events, the shorts and stories from this point are based on the recent Mickey Shorts which officially premiered on The Disney Channel June 28, 2013. All of which you can find on Disney+, so with hits like Tokyo Go, Three Legged Race, Wonders of the Deep and my favorite Potatoland, all of which “may have previously premiered at the Chinese theater” You’ll see all of the Movie Posters inside the lobby (queue) for the attraction. Lucky for you, the theater is getting ready for the World Premier of Mickey’s latest short, “Perfect Picnic”, and it looks like we are just in time to experience the premier for ourselves. You can’t miss that new marquee at the end of Hollywood Blvd, or as Walt would have called it, the weenie at the end of Main Street.

On a side note, the Marquee is covered via a drop-down screen for the nightly theater projection show, and the Queue for Runaway Railway closes before park closing, to prevent anyone from being inside the courtyard for fireworks.

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Kevin Rafferty at D23 Expo 2017 Announcement

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway was originally announced at the D23 Expo in 2017, the first attraction at any Disney park dedicated to Mickey. Imagineer Kevin Rafferty, who recently authored his amazing journey, (Details at this D23 Breakout) was the Executive Creative Director & Show Writer for the project, we had the opportunity to ask Kevin a few questions about the attraction, check the video for details. On opening day, March 4, 2020, Kevin and his team of Imaginers were at the attraction unload area cheering on the first riders, and I was among some of the few that recognized him and went out of their way to say, Thank You, Kevin!!!

While Kevin was the executive creator, Charita Carter was there from the beginning as Senior Producer, she took some time to answer a few questions as well.

Here is a brief synopsis of the premier.

Engineer Goofy invites guests aboard the Runnamuck Railroad as part of the adventure in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the new attraction opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

As the cartoon premiere begins, think of it as the pre-show, Mikey and Minnie set off to find the best spot for a romantic picnic, taking their red convertible for a drive-through run amuck park. Sounds pretty simple right? Well, they don’t know Pluto has stowed away in the trunk, so when the roadster hits a bump and Pluto flies out … mayhem ensues. 

It’s at that point in the preshow premier that Disney magic brings guests inside the movie and into the cartoon world, where we join Engineer Goofy on a train ride on the Runnamuck Railroad, with Goofy at the helm, what could possibly go wrong? Remember in a cartoon world anything is possible, a Stampede through the Wild West, a carnival, a swirling twister, an exploding volcano a dive over a waterfall, and so much more.

The best way to experience this attraction, like Rise of the Resistance, is in person, with things happing all around you – watching a Point of View video is watching what someone else wants you to see, not necessarily where the action is. When you watch a video someone else video created you miss the sound behind you, your ability to react to it, you miss the little Easter eggs, the hidden mickey’s the hidden characters, you miss most of the attraction. The best way, the only way to experience Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is in person the way Kevin and the team designed it. It’s not a ride, it’s not an attraction, it’s an experience. Thanks for watching, be sure to subscribe for more.

Guests follow Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse underwater as part of their journey through the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the family friendly new attraction opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Guests travel underwater as part of their journey through the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the family friendly new attraction opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Engineer Goofy says hello to Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the new attraction opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Guests hop aboard Runnamuck Railroad with Goofy as Mickey and Minnie search for the perfect picnic spot in their sporty red roadster in this new family-friendly adventure through a vibrant cartoon world. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Guests watch a new “Mickey Mouse” cartoon short, “Perfect Picnic,” to begin their Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway experience in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Guests watch a new “Mickey Mouse” cartoon short, “Perfect Picnic,” to begin their Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway experience in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Guests board Runnamuck Railroad and journey into Runnamuck Park as part of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

A poster for the “Mickey Mouse” cartoon short “Potatoland” was created by Disney Television Animation for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which opens March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. “Potatoland” is one of several “Mickey Mouse” posters guests find in the lobby of the Chinese Theatre as they prepare to experience the new ride-through attraction featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse search for their perfect picnic spot in Runnamuck Park as part of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the new family-friendly attraction opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey and Minnie brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

A poster for “Perfect Picnic” is found in the lobby of the Chinese Theater inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. “Perfect Picnic” is a new “Mickey Mouse” cartoon short written by Walt Disney Imagineering and produced by Disney Television Animation that serves as guests’ entry into the story of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the new ride-through attraction opening March 4, 2020, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Engineer Goofy invites guests aboard the Runnamuck Railroad as part of the adventure in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the new attraction opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Jackhammer Pete is one of several beloved Disney characters featured in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opens March 4, 2020, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Guests enter the re-creation of the Chinese Theatre at the heart of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where they travel through the movie screen and into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts in the first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Donald Duck is one of several beloved Disney characters featured in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Guests come face to face with Donald Duck on a busy city street during Mickey & Minnie’s Runway Railway, opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Guests come face to face with Jackhammer Pete on a busy city street during Mickey & Minnie’s Runway Railway, opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Chuuby, an adorable little orange bird, loves to sing and dance in Runnamuck Park as part of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Chuuby (pronounced “choo-bee”) was created exclusively for the attraction. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Guests visit an action-packed carnival as part of their journey aboard Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, opening March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brings guests into the vibrant world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day – AP Merchandise

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day – AP Merchandise

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day – Queue

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day – Queue

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Kevin Rafferty at D23 Expo 2017 Announcement

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Kevin Rafferty at D23 Expo 2017 Announcement

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day- Jeff Kurtti

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day- Carita Carter

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day

Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway Opening Day

Guests walk beneath the marquee for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway as they enter the new attraction on its opening day, March 4, 2020, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

The Story Behind #MickeyandMinniesRunawayRailway This is an attraction you need to Experience for yourself! The historic multiyear transformation of Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios recently marked a significant milestone, the Opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway.

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DISCLOSURE: I was invited by the Walt Disney World Resort to experience the Mickey Shorts Theater, but all opinions and over-use of exclamation points are 100% my own.

The newly reimagined Mickey Shorts Theater debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 4, 2020, and I was really excited to check it out!

Located adjacent to the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, the new Mickey Shorts Theater is designed to evoke the fun of the Mickey Mouse shorts where ‘Mouse Rules Apply’.

Before you go into the theater make sure you open your Play Disney Parks App to try your hand at Mickey & Minnie’s Trivia Time – Mouse Rules Apply! that celebrates the openings of both Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the “Vacation Fun” short in the Mickey Shorts Theater.

The game features five trivia packs containing hundreds of questions spanning from Mickey and Minnie’s debut in “Steamboat Willie” to today. Some of these trivia packs will be available at home, while others can be unlocked after experiencing Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway or “Vacation Fun” at Mickey Shorts Theater to extend the cartoon fun even further.

Okay now back to the theater itself, and now that I have finally seen the theater seats from the concept art…I can say without a doubt that I am COMPLETELY OBSESSED with how adorable they are!

Kent Phillips, photographer

Okay…back to the main attraction…the short!

The “Vacation Fun” short is exclusive to Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and includes new animation as well as clips from favorite “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. 

“Vacation Fun” features new animation and clips from some of your favorite Mickey shorts, including Panda-monium, Couples Sweaters, Potatoland, Croissant de Triomphe, Entombed, Dumb Luck, Al Rojo Vivo, Yodelburg and Outback at Ya!.

The short move at lightning speed, and has a ‘Greatest Hits’ feel than a regular short. I thought it was a lot of fun, but if you haven’t seen the new shorts it might be overwhelming.

But the fun doesn’t stop there, because after the show guests can make even more memories by stepping into life-sized versions of beloved animated “Mickey Mouse” shorts, where they can pose for photos with family and friends.

Existing shorts from the Mickey Mouse television series that are being used in the post-show photo experience are Yodelburg, Potatoland, Entombed, and Panda-monium.

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