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The Best Episodes of Behind the Attraction Season 1

Every episode of Behind the Attraction Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Behind the Attraction Season 1!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Behind the Attraction Season 1 Episode 3 - Star Tours
    8.1/10(183 votes)

    S1:E3

    Lightspeed to Endor! A long time ago…Disney created Star Tours, a thrilling simulator attraction that takes guests to a galaxy far, far away. It inspired Imagineers to build a whole new land — Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. There, guests can use the Force to explore the remote outpost of Batuu and the cutting-edge attractions Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

    Director:Brian Volk-Weiss
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Behind the Attraction Season 1 Episode 2 - Haunted Mansion
    8.0/10(221 votes)

    S1:E2

    Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion — enter if you dare! When Walt Disney developed the attraction, he didn’t specify if it should be funny or scary. Ultimately, it became a perfect blend of both. Haunted Mansion proved so popular that it inspired several later iterations, including the chilling Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris and the weird and wonderful Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland.

    Director:Brian Volk-Weiss
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Behind the Attraction Season 1 Episode 6 - The Castles
    8.0/10(122 votes)

    S1:E6

    Castles are at the heart of Disney Parks around the world. The original at Disneyland® Resort in California quickly became a symbol of The Walt Disney Company on par with Mickey Mouse. Hear the unique story behind each one and learn how Imagineers designed and built them.

    Director:Brian Volk-Weiss
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Behind the Attraction Season 1 Episode 4 - The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
    7.9/10(169 votes)

    S1:E4

    Discover the ups (and downs!) of creating this gravity-defying attraction set in the eerie world of Rod Serling’s renowned “Twilight Zone” television series. Then hold on tight as Imagineers reimagine the Disney California Adventure version as Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Learn what it took to build the attraction — and what it takes to ride it!

    Director:Brian Volk-Weiss
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Behind the Attraction Season 1 Episode 5 - Space Mountain
    7.9/10(155 votes)

    S1:E5

    You're about to hear the story of Space Mountain in T-minus 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...launch! Walt's vision of an attraction that simulates space travel was a design challenge Imagineer John Hench tackled head on, creating a signature structure now in Disney Parks around the world. Imagineers continued the tradition by creating another thrilling indoor attraction, the landmark TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disney Resort.

    Director:Brian Volk-Weiss
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Behind the Attraction Season 1 Episode 7 - Disneyland Hotel
    7.9/10(111 votes)

    S1:E7

    Disneyland Resort with no hotel... what?! It almost happened. Check in to see how Walt got it built. Envisioned as an extension of the Park, funding for the hotel proved hard to come by, so Walt struck a deal with producer Jack Wrather. Jack would own the hotel, but Walt’s name would be on it. Together, they made it into an immersive experience, setting the stage for all Disney hotels to come. After Jack’s death, The Walt Disney Company bought the Disneyland Hotel. Today, Disney operates dozens of hotels worldwide.

    Director:Brian Volk-Weiss
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Behind the Attraction Season 1 Episode 8 - It's a Small World
    7.8/10(110 votes)

    S1:E8

    It all began at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair! If a chance encounter between an Academy Award-winning actress and Walt Disney hadn’t taken place, this beloved attraction might never have been created. With its signature, unforgettable song, its flume boat ride design, and Audio-Animatronics figures, it was a huge success. Versions were designed and built in Disney Parks around the planet, proving that it really is a small world, after all!

    Director:Brian Volk-Weiss
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Behind the Attraction Season 1 Episode 9 - Transportation
    7.8/10(97 votes)

    S1:E9

    All aboard! Everything moves at Disney Parks, especially the guests — by land, water, and air! Walt loved locomotion of all kinds — trains, trams, monorails, and boats. They’re all fun, but Walt also believed the monorail could help cities end traffic. The vast transportation network at Walt Disney World Resort is a testament to that. Every Disney Park built since has continued this tradition, creating transportation systems to whisk guests efficiently to their destinations.

    Director:Brian Volk-Weiss
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Behind the Attraction Season 1 Episode 1 - Jungle Cruise
    7.5/10(225 votes)

    S1:E1

    Join a skipper for the story behind Jungle Cruise, and try to spot the backside of water! When Walt decided to create the original immersive attraction, he tasked Imagineers with building a river in the Southern California desert AND the mechanical animals to populate it.

    Director:Brian Volk-Weiss
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Behind the Attraction Season 1 Episode 10 - Hall of Presidents
    7.5/10(98 votes)

    S1:E10

    This unprecedented presidential attraction in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom brings our commanders in chief to life. Walt created the world’s first human Audio-Animatronics figure based on his childhood hero, Abraham Lincoln. Honest Abe helped launch this revolutionary technology that populates Disney Parks today. Who knows what the future holds for this mesmerizing Disney technology?

    Director:Brian Volk-Weiss
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Star Tours" is the best rated episode of "Behind the Attraction" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 183 votes. Directed by Brian Volk-Weiss and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/21/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Haunted Mansion".