Casey Jr at Disneyland & Disneyland Paris Secrets and History
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- In this 16th episode of Disney Journey, we look at the history and story of the classic ride Casey Jr. I share my experiences as the Creative Designer for Casey Jr at Disneyland Paris with exclusive photos and stories. Tales of living in Paris working on Disneyland Paris.
Jim Shull retired from Walt Disney Imagineering after a career of over three decades leading the creative design of rides, shows and attractions worldwide. Disney Journey is a video series where I share personal experiences and insights about the past, present and possible future of the Disney Parks and Resorts. Disney Journey is also the CZcams channel where I share insider knowledge and behind-the-scenes insights.
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When my daughter was 4, we took her to Disneyland. We had to wait for the train to cycle around several times because she thought we were going to be locked in the cage car. After seeing guests enter and leave a few times, she finally settled down and we got to ride the attraction. After than she had us riding that attraction sever times throughout the 3 days we were there.
Thank you for such a charming ride. The miniature work is excellent, and the train is a lot of fun to ride.
Thank you for your comment. I was once the Father of a young child so I know from experience of what you wrote. Continue to watch and tell your friends.
Growing up in Temple City, CA, my parents took us every year to Disneyland and Casey Jr was one of my favorites! Later, as a teenager in 1986, I had the opportunity to work at the Emporium on Main Street and also worked as a parade assitant for the Main Street Electrical Parade where Casey Jr. would chug on by twice nightly! Your video has brought me so much joy and sparked so many great memories!
My cousin Beverly Lived in temple city we used to go visit her in the early 90’s such a different town back then
What a lovely look at the Casey Juniors around the world. I've adored the Disneyland version since I was a child. When I finally got to DL Paris a few years ago, The Casey/canal area of the park was my favorite. The canal is absolutely breathtaking, and Casey's zippy run was so much fun. The California version will always have my heart but that area in Paris is the place I want so badly to revisit.
Casey Jr is a special ride. Thanks for watching.
As a Anaheim native, i now supremely regret to say Casey Jr was under refurbishment during my first summer visit to DLP. I can’t wait to go back and admire all the tunnels!! ❤
It’s not a E ticket but it’s a good ride. Thanks for watching.
Casey junior at Disneyland Paris is one of my favourites, and certainly a must do in the park!
Let me tell you a story Jim- about my relationship with Casey Junior, and how it built a lifelong memory for me and my son.
January 2023, my son was almost 3 years old, and we went with my wife and mother. He had a great time, and on our second day we decided to ride Casey Junior. I remember he sat on my lap (his size); and off we went. With every curve and undulation he laughed and giggled, I could feel his muscles tensing up as we went up and down but he loved it so much.
All he did that day as we walked around the park was sing “Casey junior….Casey junior”, and at dinner (in the wonderful sequoia lodge) all he did was tell us about the ride over and over.
Every day for the next 4 days, we rode Casey junior at least 4 times, sometimes the cast members just let us stay on. And every time he would sing his song “Casey junior, Casey junior” and laugh and giggle.
He is now 4, and now he has a sister, who he has already told “next time we go to Disney, we can ride Casey junior”.
Jim, I will never forget that first ride with my son, and so I have to thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating this experience.
Your comment has made my day. The experience your son had is the reason I went to work every day. Thanks for sharing, thanks for watching and tell your friends.
@@jimhshull I’m glad to have given something back to you Jim, even something so small.
I will of course tell all my friends (if there are any I haven’t already told!)
Great video!
I love hearing the design challenges and their thoughtful imaginative solutions , like the berm to hide the maintenance building.
Man, I’d love to ride that Casey Jr & Storybook Land Canal Boats in Paris. It all looks so cute! Thanks for sharing.
I´m looking forward the reopening of Casey Jr. after refurbishment. It´s one of my favorites rides and could go on and on and on. :)
Thank you for the insights and backstories!
Casey Jr and the rest of Storybook Land has been under refurbishment for several months now, the biggest it has seen! It’ll look better than ever when it reopens next month. I’ve always enjoyed that more “hidden” part of Fantasyland for its fantastic greenery, shade and vibes!
Shade and gardens are two factors that add to the enjoyment of the Disney Parks. All of the parks aren’t equal however. Thanks for your comment, thanks for watching and tell your friends.
Thank you for designing Casey Jr. it’s one of my favourite rides in the main park at Disneyland Paris
Hi Jim, you should have mentioned, that the Paris version features on-board audio and therefore it was the first coaster of its kind (before Space Mountain). Beside this, it was great to hear your story about this lovely ride.
You are correct. That’s a story I’ll share in another episode about on board audio. Thanks for your comment, thanks for watching and tell your friends.
Great video Jim! Thanks a lot for sharing the history of this great little ride. I have fond memories of Casey Junior at Disneyland Paris when I lived in Paris years ago. I love how you show that the ride's history goes way back to the Dumbo animation masterpiece. Michel Bourque
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment, thanks for watching and tell your friends.
Another fave of mine! Love to see all those old concepts and photos you took during opening day.
When I traveled from California I’d pack my bag with film to save memories. Thanks for your comment, thanks for watching and tell your friends.
Thank you for this wonderful series. I’m so enjoying your unique insights into my favourite place on Earth. I’m really glad that Casey Jr and the riverboat ride are getting a much needed refurb
Glad that you enjoyed the episode and my channel. Please continue to watch and tell your friends.
Great video Jim! Would love to more secrets and fun facts about Disneyland Paris.
I’m working on several future episodes where I’ll share stories, secrets and historical facts about Disneyland Paris. Thanks for your comment, thanks for watching and tell your friends.
Wow, like the insights about the design. Do you have more insight in making the designchoices for the expansion? Crowdflow; trees are your friend; queue design etc?
On future episodes I’ll be revealing stories about the design choices I made with ride examples. Thanks for your comment, thanks for watching and tell your friends.
Having gone predominately to Disneyland and then to Magic Kingdom only twice, I enjoy hear the back story if the evolution of the parks and the variations on these attractions. Thanks to google maps I can see the approach to the this expansion and Disneyland Paris. Being the Casey Jr is such a integral part at Disneyland as the backdrop to Fantasyland , it interesting to see how secluded this version is. I am surprised that beyond signage there is no structure that captures your attention in the distance. Was there ever any discussion of additional growth in the expanded park of the park?
Casey's / Storybook is perhaps the easiest attraction to add new movie release structures to the landscape. Is there a designated scale that the models on this attraction are built to? What's the typical size of the design team that is involved?
Have you worked on the any of the dark rides? I noticed that Disneyland Paris has an Alice and Wonderland Labyrinth, but no dark ride, well there is only one Alice dark ride at Disneyland. Is there a reason why no other Alice dark ride has been built?
Another great video. Look forward to seeing an episode! Thank you
So many great questions that I should do an episode to answer them all. When Disneyland opened in 1955 Casey Jr was on the very edge of the park with a public road directly behind the ride. The road later closed and Disneyland expanded to its current boarders. Regarding signage for the ride there is a sign on the train station. Small but its there. The scale of additions need to match the surrounding buildings. When the scale clash then solutions are found. Thanks for watching and tell your friends.
Is there a link between Efteling and Disney that you know of?
There are links for example the new Creative lead for Disneyland Paris worked for Efteling. And, I have visited that park several times. Thanks for your comment, thanks for watching and tell your friends.
@@jimhshull I will ty
"No circuses in Europe", are you kidding? 😅
There are circuses in Europe,however the American circus and the European circuses are different. And Casey Jr is a character who was set in a time that’s more than 80 years in the past. Thanks for your comment, keep watching and tell your friends.