The Backside Of Water - A Disneyland History Podcast

A podcast that delves into the rich history, awesome stories, and fascinating details behind your favorite Disneyland Attractions.

The Backside Of Water - A Disneyland History Podcast is a history podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 93 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Backside Of Water - A Disneyland History Podcast, a history show with 93 episodes published.

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  Episode #97

  Episode 97: Rise of the Resistance I

  Jul 28, 202635 min

  Join Alex Stewart and Freddy Martin on an epic new episode of Backside of Water as they uncover the incredible true story behind Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance —the groundbreaking Disneyland attraction that forever changed what guests expect from a theme park experience. This week, they're joined by special guest host Mikel Howarth from the Smuggler's Dispatch podcast, bringing even more Star Wars knowledge and behind-the-scenes insight to one of the most ambitious projects in Disney history. Travel back to the earliest planning of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and follow the attraction's journey from blue-sky concept to Imagineering masterpiece. Discover the stories behind the awe-inspiring Star Destroyer hangar, the revolutionary trackless ride system, towering AT-AT walkers, cutting-edge animatronics, and the groundbreaking technology that seamlessly blends multiple ride experiences into one unforgettable adventure. Along the way, Alex, Freddy, and Mikel reveal the creative risks, engineering breakthroughs, unexpected challenges, and hidden details that make Rise of the Resistance one of the most sophisticated and immersive attractions Disney has ever built. Whether you're a lifelong Star Wars fan, a Disney history enthusiast, or someone who loves learning how impossible ideas become reality, this episode is packed with fascinating stories, Imagineering secrets, and the magic behind one of Disney's greatest achievements. The Resistance needs recruits… and this is one mission you won't want to miss. We Have Merch!! Buy: WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-Shirt Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know Disney Our Star Wars Themed Podcast: The Smuggler's Dispatch Follow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_water Join Our Facebook Group: The Backside of Water Production Credits Directed By: Alex Stewart Written By: Alex Stewart Sound Design and Editing By: Daniel Martin

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  Episode #96

  Episode 96: Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run

  May 31, 202654 min

  Jump to lightspeed with the latest episode of Backside of Water as we take a deep dive into the creation of one of Disney’s most ambitious attractions: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run . From the earliest plans for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to the challenge of bringing the most famous ship in the galaxy to life, we explore the story, technology, and Imagineering magic behind the attraction that lets guests take the controls of the Falcon themselves. Discover how Disney and Lucasfilm collaborated to create an interactive experience where every flight is different and the incredible engineering required to make thousands of smugglers a day feel like they’re really flying through hyperspace. Whether you're a Star Wars superfan, a theme park enthusiast, or just curious about how Disney builds immersive worlds, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes stories from a galaxy far, far away. We Have Merch!! Buy: WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-Shirt Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know Disney Our Star Wars Themed Podcast: The Smuggler's Dispatch Follow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_water Join Our Facebook Group: The Backside of Water Production Credits Directed By: Alex Stewart Written By: Alex Stewart Sound Design and Editing By: Daniel Martin

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  Episode #95

  Episode 95: Galaxy's Edge III

  Apr 18, 202659 min

  Step into a galaxy far, far away as hosts Alex Stewart and Freddy Martin explore one of the most innovative storytelling frontiers in modern theme parks: immersive retail experiences at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge . In this episode, we break down how Disney has redefined shopping by transforming it into fully interactive, story-driven environments. From Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities and Savi’s Workshop Handbuilt Lightsabers to Mubo's Droid Depot , we analyze how each retail space functions as an extension of the Star Wars universe—blending narrative, design, and guest participation into unforgettable moments. Whether you’re a theme park enthusiast, Disney fan, Imagineering geek, or experiential design professional , this episode dives deep into how Galaxy’s Edge sets a new standard for immersive storytelling in retail . We also discuss what these innovations mean for the future of themed entertainment, brand engagement, and in-world commerce. 🔍 In this episode: What makes Galaxy’s Edge retail so immersive and unique How Disney uses storytelling to drive guest interaction and purchases The role of cast members, theming, and world-building in retail spaces Why immersive retail is the future of experiential design We Have Merch!! Buy: WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-Shirt Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know Disney Our Star Wars Themed Podcast: The Smuggler's Dispatch Follow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_water Join Our Facebook Group: The Backside of Water Production Credits Directed By: Alex Stewart Written By: Alex Stewart Sound Design and Editing By: Daniel Martin

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  Episode #94

  Episode 94: The Backside of Water Holiday Fireside Chat Episode!

  Dec 22, 20251h 41m

  Happy holidays, everyone!! On this episode, we take a break from exploring Galaxy's Edge to do a little something different from the regular BSOW holiday antics. On this episode, we ditch the scripts and instead choose to chat about our favorite gift this year: You, our BSOW listeners, fans, and friends. It hit us like a ton of Mandalorian Beskar bricks this week about just how grateful we are to have listeners and friends that we do (thanks to this podcast) and we wanted to devote an entire episode focused on gratitude. We also wanted to take some time to be intentional about what to expect in our forthcoming final season of the current iteration of The Backside of Water. We talk about what we plan to happen once we reach the end of Main Street U.S.A. and beyond. So for those of you out there who are ride or dies with us, that will be a (hopefully) very meaningful part of this episode. As always, thank you for everything, without you listeners this show would be two dads yelling into the abyss!! We wish you and yours the most happy, bright, and blessed holiday season and we look forward to a year of happy surprises, bittersweet endings, and a whole lot of tangents!!! We Have Merch!! Buy: WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-Shirt Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know Disney Our Star Wars Themed Podcast: The Smuggler's Dispatch Follow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_water Join Our Facebook Group: The Backside of Water Production Credits Directed By: Alex Stewart Written By: Alex Stewart Sound Design and Editing By: Daniel Martin

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  Episode #93

  Episode 93: Oga's Cantina

  May 16, 202559 min

  The adventure continues as Alex Stewart and Freddy Martin discuss the history of one of the most amazing hives of scum and villainy within the spires of Batuu, Oga's Cantina! Any fans of blue sky Imagineering concepts won't want to miss this episode. We Have Merch!! Buy: WED Enterprises Inspired BSOW T-Shirt Check Out Our Other Podcast: Did You Know Disney Our Star Wars Themed Podcast: The Smuggler's Dispatch Follow Us On Instagram: @the_backside_of_water Join Our Facebook Group: The Backside of Water Production Credits Directed By: Alex Stewart Written By: Alex Stewart Sound Design and Editing By: Daniel Martin

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