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Episode: The Origin of Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Part 1 – Vision, Controversy, and Conservation
Description: Send us Fan MailEpisode 106What 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 Pa...