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140 | Walt Disney World Trivia

Posted on September 29, 2021September 22, 2021 by Brian
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140 | Walt Disney World Trivia
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Grab your poncho and your sunscreen, because we’re heading to Florida. This week, for the park’s 50th birthday, we’ve got Walt Disney World Trivia. We hit Disneyland before, so it only seemed right to cover the park hitting the big 5-0 this month. Test your Disney Trivia skills with thirty questions this week. Good luck and keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times.

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Episode Transcript/Quiz

Episode Intro

Pack your sunscreen and your poncho, we’re heading to Florida

Howdy folks, welcome to episode 140 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. I’m your host, Brian Rollins. This week, in honor of the park’s 50th anniversary, we’re heading to Orlando to visit Walt Disney World. The park opened on October 1, 1971 and the rest is history.

This week, like every week, we’re testing your trivia skills in three rounds of ten questions each. I ask the question, you guess, and then we’ll see if you’re correct. If you need scoring rules or a sheet to keep track of your guesses, check out our website, DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

OK, get that pixie dust ready and keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle while we’re in motion. Here we go.

The Dorky Round

1. Disney World is made up of four parks. Which was the first to be finished?

Magic Kingdom

2. What was the internal codename for Walt Disney World before it was announced to the public?

The Florida Project

3. What Disney World park opened in 1989?

Disney-MGM Studios. It’s now called Hollywood Studios

4. What Disney World park opened in 1998?

Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

5. What massive but fake plant sits at the center of Disney's Animal Kingdom?

The Tree of Life.

6. What sci-fi themed roller coaster opened in Tomorrowland in 1975?

Space Mountain. It would be added to Disneyland in 1976.

7. How many countries are showcased in Epcot's World Showcase?

Eleven.

8. Other than 9/11 and the Covid-19 pandemic, what is the only reason the parks are ever closed?

The park has been closed 7 times for hurricanes.

9. If Disneyland is the 'Happiest Place on Earth', what is Magic Kingdom?

The Most Magical Place On Earth

10. Disney uses low-light cameras to stop people from scattering cremains in which of its rides?

The Haunted Mansion

The Geeky Round

1. Following Walt Disney's death in 1966, who took over as head of the Florida Project?

His brother, Roy O Disney.

2. Although it was part of the original plans, EPCOT wouldn't until how many years after Magic Kingdom?

Eleven years, in 1982.

3. What is the name of the giant sphere at the main entrance to Epcot?

Spaceship Earth

4. Due to popular demand, what Disneyland ride was added to Magic Kingdom in 1973?

Pirates of the Caribbean. Imagineers thought Floridians wouldn’t find the ride exciting, living so close to the actual Caribbean.

5. What Epcot ride simulates a launch with 2.5g?

Mission: Space

6. The France pavilion will get a ride based on what Pixar movie in 2021?

Ratatouille

7. Disney added what mass transit system for part of the park in 2019?

The Skyliner

8. What land was added to Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2019?

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Toy Story Land was added in 2018.

9. What structure served as the icon for Disney-MGM studios from 2001 to 2015?

The Sorcerer’s Hat

10. While Magic Kingdom was inspired by Disneyland, which land within the park replaced the original New Orleans Square?

Liberty Square

The Nerdy Round

1. Walt Disney World is located in what county?

Orange County, Fl. Ironically, Disneyland is also located in Orange County in CA.

2. What were the first two resorts built for Walt Disney World?

The Contemporary and the Polynesian Resorts

3. What does EPCOT stand for?

Though no longer stylized as an anagram, it stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow

4. During 2020, Disney World shut down for how many months?

Four months, from March 15 to July 15 due to the pandemic.

5. What famous primatologist helped consult on the design of Animal Kingdom?

Jane Goodall. The park is certified by both the AZA and the WAZA.

6. While Sleeping Beauty's castle is in Disneyland, whose castle is in Disney World?

Cinderella’s Castle. Note the addition of a clock.

7. What ride was located where 'Frozen Ever After' now resides?

Maelstrom

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Bay Lake

9. What are the names of the two water parks located at Disney World?

Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach

10. What is the name of the riverboat that travels around the Rivers of America in the Magic Kingdom?

The Liberty Belle

Episode Conclusion

Time to head back home. Got your souvenirs and mickey ears? Good. On my next trip, I’m going to build my own lightsaber after I ride Rise of the Resistance. What’s your favorite ride at Disney World? Drop me a line on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I’d love to hear from you.

We’ll be back again next week for our first of four horror-themed episodes for October. Here’s your clue:

What horror author of over 100 books was born on July 9, 1945?

There’s a theme a-brewing, so stay tuned throughout the month for more fun stuff. See you back here next Wednesday.

This has been episode 140 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. The music has been by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com. I’m your host, Brian Rollins. Follow me around at TheVoicesInMyHead.com.

Thanks for listening and have a magical week.

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