Virtual Tour: Main Street USA - Part 1

[Part 1 of 3]: This two-hour tour of Main Street USA at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World (Orlando, Florida) includes in-depth analysis and history of this historic land at Disney. In this entertaining and informative tour, we discuss the history of Walt Disney World and the Magic Kingdom, the design of Main Street USA, hidden details you might not have noticed in the parks, and the stories of the people who helped develop the parks.

Imagineer Podcast Tours is a premium podcast series that can be enjoyed as a walking tour in the park or streamed virtually at home or on the go. You can stream this episode for free with advertisements, or you can stream a premium, ad-free version for a one-time fee at ImagineerTours.com.

Matthew Krul, the writer and narrator of this series, is the founder and host of Imagineer Podcast and a lifelong Disney historian. Matt is also a former Cast Member of The Walt Disney Company who has spent thousands of hours exploring the Disney Parks and Resorts.

Important Disclaimers:

• This tour is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company or any of its subsidiaries.
• Park admission is not included in the cost of this tour.
• Products and experiences mentioned are not included in the cost of this tour.
• Attractions are subject to availability. Available attractions, park hours, and experiences can be found at the official Walt Disney World website (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com).
• Park features and attractions are subject to change.
• All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
• Questions should be sent to imagineerpodcast@gmail.com.

Tour Credits:

• Producer: Matthew Krul
• Narrator: Matthew Krul
• Writer: Matthew Krul

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Music Licensed from Soundstripe:

• A Walk in the Park (Liberty)
• Acoustic Kinetic (Sounds Like Sander)
• Age of Eschaton (Cody Martin)
• As I Dream (Moments)
• At First Sight (Sounds Like Sander)
• Ballerina Cantina (Dresden, The Flamingo)
• Big City Christmas (Avocado Junkie)
• Best Buds (The Night Train)
• Brought To You By Electric (Electric Organ)
• Butterflies (Cody Martin)
• Dawn Awaits (Cody Martin)
• Detour In Velour (Fairlight)
• Don't Let Go (Alice in Winter)
• Free For All (Cast of Characters)
• Gatsby's Saloon (Dresden, The Flamingo)
• Good Ole' Days (Dresden, The Flamingo)
• Help and Hope (Marie)
• Here and Now (Caleb Etheridge)
• Home Run (Avocado Junkie)
• If The Light Fades (Birds of Norway)
• Look! Over There! (Hale)
• Magic (Four Trees)
• Metropolis Daybreak (Cody Martin)
• Prestige (The Night Train)
• Rag Deluxe (Avocado Junkie)
• Raspeebies (Dresden, The Flamingo)
• Remember You're Beautiful (Cody Martin)
• Remember When (Shimmer)
• Room to Grow (Birds of Norway)
• Starcourt (Falls)
• Take Care (Alsever Lake)
• That Warm Quirky Feeling (Avocado Junkie)
• The Cookie Jar (The Night Train)
• The Dawn Shard (Cody Martin)
• Train Ride (Adrian Walther)
• Twisted Tango (Avocado Junkie)
• Wesley Swing (Titus)
• What a Gal (The Night Train)
• Wonder Waltz (Birds of Norway)