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Episode 108

What is it about giant versions of everyday things that makes them so unforgettable? From a massive ketchup bottle to a frying pan big enough to cook 365 chickens, we’re diving into the wonderfully oversized world of America's quirkiest roadside giants.

In this episode:

• Where to find the World’s Largest Ball of Twine (and why it's still growing)
• Which giant landmark made it into a Twilight movie
• The office chair so big it once had a spiral staircase
• A stop that’s literally a giant picnic basket

Whether you're road-tripping soon or just daydreaming from your desk, this episode will leave you smiling.

🎧 Plus: Yeti’s Pop Pick features the brand-new Quirky & Cool Travel Guide — your go-to directory for weird, wonderful stops across the U.S. See it at https://quirkyandcool.com

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Episode 107

From giant crashing kites to a mythical Yeti stuck in disco mode, Animal Kingdom has had quite the glow-up since opening day.

In Part 2 of this two-part series on Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we’re picking up the story right where we left off—April 22, 1998. What started as a park with quiet trails and limited attractions has evolved into one of Walt Disney World’s most immersive and emotionally powerful experiences. But the road wasn’t always smooth.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:

• What was open on Animal Kingdom’s opening day
• Guest confusion, early criticism, and the “half-day park” label
• The controversy around Kilimanjaro Safaris
• The Tree of Life’s hidden engineering (and creepy bug show)
• The rise of Asia and the Disco Yeti
• How Pandora – The World of Avatar changed everything

From Expedition Everest to floating mountains, Animal Kingdom has never stopped evolving—and it may have even more wild surprises in store.

Didn’t catch Part 1 yet? Go back and listen to the episode all about how Animal Kingdom came to life—from Joe Rohde’s vision to the park’s conservation mission.

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Episode 106

What does it take to build a Disney park with no castle, no parade, and nature as the main character?

In this episode of Pop Culture Passport, we’re heading back to the early 1990s to explore the origin story of Disney’s boldest—and most misunderstood—theme park: Animal Kingdom. From Joe Rohde’s 400-page pitch to internal battles over dragons versus dinosaurs, this story is full of vision, risk, and a deep love for the natural world.

Here’s what you’ll discover in Part 1:

• The big idea behind Walt Disney World's fourth theme park
• How Imagineer Joe Rohde sold the concept with art, anthropology, and bold design choices
• The conservation mission that’s been part of the park from the very beginning
• What Dr. Jane Goodall personally requested for the Tree of Life

Animal Kingdom officially opened on Earth Day 1998, but its story starts long before that—and it’s just as wild as the park itself.

Next week in Part 2: We’ll explore how the park evolved—from the arrival of Asia and Expedition Everest to the wild success of Pandora and the struggles with nighttime shows.

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