The History of Peter Pan's Flight at Disneyland

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Ever wonder how this beautiful, yet humble Disneyland attraction was created? How it manages to make you fly? This is the history of Peter Pan's Flight...an enchanting tale of Disneyland's most beloved classic dark ride. -This video is a reupload, originally published in 2020, it had to be re-edited to remove copyrighted content.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introducing Peter Pan's Flight
0:56 Construction
4:34 Opening Day
7:18 Upgrades
10:39 Conclusion
CREDIT:
Interactive Realm KZfaq Channel:
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Big thanks to my friend LMG Vids for providing me with the 2020 ride-through footage of Peter Pan's Flight. Check out the amazing low light video here:
• [2020] Peter Pan's Fli...
The 1991 footage of the ride in this video is from MrDisneyFanMan:
• Disneyland-Peter Pan R...
The 2012 footage of the ride in this video is from SharpProductions:
• Peter Pan's Flight at ...
MUSIC:
"A Beautiful Day" by Peter McIsaac
(this song was added to the video a year ago and I can no longer find links to the original song or where to download it)
"Freedom" by Scott Buckley
www.scottbuckley.com.au/libra...
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DISCLAIMER: I am not a University-educated historian, Alex the Historian was a nickname I got while working at Disneyland as a tour guide. After 5 years of using it as a stage name for my channel, it would be detrimental to the channel to suddenly change the name.

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@AlextheHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this video is a re-upload. Originally published in 2020, it had to be re-edited like all my other Disneyland history videos, to remove copyrighted content.

@niteowl365 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to add that I really look forward to your scope of knowledge. I love the little details and learning the rest of the story. Disney should pay you for igniting the little fires in us to desire even more to make the pilgrimage. Peter Pan’s ride is my perennial favorite along with the Haunted mansion and the Tiki Birds. Thanks, again!

@forrestdupre87 2 жыл бұрын

BEST RIDE EVER!!!

@Tryingtohaveityall 2 жыл бұрын

Peter Pan is always the first ride I do at Disneyland or World. I magically become 5 years old flying in that pirate ship.

@lauri-jeancarlson8476 2 жыл бұрын

Peter pan flight is my favorite ride at Disneyland and at magic kingdom

@AverytheCubanAmerican 2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, Peter Pan's Flight... *The most magical line on Earth* Even when the ride was closed during the pandemic, *it still had a 100 minute wait*

@susanowen1709 2 жыл бұрын

This ride scared me so much when I was young; I have a great fear of falling/heights and I was *convinced* we were miles above the ground. As an adult it's now one of my favorites; so much fun to "fly" over the land, swaying and soaring in a magic pirate ship.

@KellogsR-ny7ug 4 ай бұрын

Even now I still get a bit of anxiety I don’t know why but I guess because you’re still technically high enough off the floor for it to be a problem, potentially

@eth39232 2 жыл бұрын

Any time I think of this ride and the movie, I always remember the great Bobby Driscoll.

@conrad4667 2 жыл бұрын

Peter Pan did not become one of my favorite rides until I was an adult. As a child, I used my few C-tickets on both Autopias, or the Mad Tea Party. And with Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride being within sight of Peter Pan Flight, with which I’m sure always had a longer line, Mr. Toad always won out. I make sure I ride Peter Pan now even if the wait is long.

@bobcheapek4334 2 жыл бұрын

Why is Peter Pan a great comedian? Because his jokes never get old

@katm5903 2 жыл бұрын

I love this ride!!

@jukeboxhero30 9 ай бұрын

This is definitely one of three favorite rides at Disneyland 😁. Peter Pan was my childhood hero and I wanted to be him when I grew up 😂.

@chrisjeffries2322 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking us all along on the Peter Pan ride, your the best! Chris.

@lukegreen5341 2 жыл бұрын

0:24 I've Been On Peter Pan's Flight Dark Ride At Disneyland Resort In Anaheim California In The United States Of America During My Los Angeles California And Las Vegas Nevada And Disneyland Resort Megatrip Back In April 2016 And It Was 5 Years Ago And It Was Super Awesome Disney Dark Ride In The World. It Was Based On Sir James Matthew Barrie's Classic Novel Which Is Published In 1911 During The Edwardian Times And It's Based On The 1953 Walt Disney Pictures Animated Superhero Family Musical Blockbuster Movie Of The Same Name When It Was Released In Theatres On February 5th 1953 In The Late 1950's In The 20th Century. Thanks Alex the Historian Mate. PS I've Also Can't Wait To Go And Watch This Fabulous Disney Animated Superhero Family Blockbuster Movie Of All Time Peter Pan On Disney Plus Channel This Year. Wish Me Luck. X

@MsDisneylandlover 2 жыл бұрын

This ride holds so many memories of my mom and bff. It also a lil sad for me yet enjoyable. Rip to my and mh bff who was my second mom..i loved hearing the 2nd star to right song..and i loved at the end pixies dust. Lol..when i went on Disney bday. Wendy was shaking so fast i me fast as she was tied up..n i told a cast member as getting off the ride. And i said i think Wendy is on that stuff bc she is shaking so hard lol. The cast member couldn't stop laughing lol..but this ride is always 90 minutes..even during the closure it was still a long wait lol. Now snow is equally the same longer smh.

@erinmalone2669 Жыл бұрын

I love the ride. The flying over the model city is truly magical!

@LMGVids 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Alex! My favourite part was the part where you talked about Peter Pan

@AlextheHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

I love that part too

@BashyMcBash 2 жыл бұрын

10/10 best part

@chaseman113 Жыл бұрын

As a 12 year old I got cut in line passes from a Cast Member after I turned in a lost pin lanyard I found. I used one pass on this ride because the line was always huge, otherwise we’d mighta skipped it. It was fun and atmospheric. I enjoyed going above the miniature streets and landscapes.

@danniblade9423 Жыл бұрын

I hope they never change it to be a nothing but projection light like the new rides are. It's beautiful as is with the fabulous painted lands and animatronic characters. I love it!!!!

@Bayotter 2 жыл бұрын

Ridden on this ride many, many times since 1968! One of my favs. Excellent video in all respects. Very much enjoyed. Thank you for that.

@Xaunaturalz 2 жыл бұрын

Peter NEEDS a water park South of the Disneyland Hotel in the Disneyland Forward Project. Call it NeverLand with the Never Peak Mountain with a water tube ride

@jasonjackson4555 Жыл бұрын

I remember riding this as a child. The sensation of flying was magical.

@Jake-oq8rv 2 жыл бұрын

Alex thanks for this, first time I took my boys to Disneyworld we went on this ride, my oldest was 7 at the time….he swore for years that we actually were flying, he never looked up the entire ride, he was amazed at what he was seeing.

@niteowl365 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a lovely video. Thank you for posting!

@rangerCG 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great video. As an artist, I think that's riding the Peter Pan ride as kid might've affected my artistic sensibilities more than anything I've experienced. It was and still is magical.

@ManWhoLovesTheMary 2 жыл бұрын

I love these history videos! I love all your videos. Like your Queen Mary videos. It's a tough competition between the ship videos and these history/ride immersion videos. I love how you can see a good number of videos on rides from varying creators, but gain a fresh perspective on them with your on-site insight and hospitable spirit. Your intro got me wondering about complaints. Doubts this ride's significance? Oh, yeah! There are a handful of people who complain about how it's too short and not worth the wait and for kids. Anyone who says such things, I'll direct to this video! Those 2016 upgrades blew me away! I remember my first time on it after the upgrade. The GLOWING LIGHTS! The traffic in London! And the twinkling LED string lights when you enter Neverland. I still remember the magic of the experience and my reaction to this day.

@Blatsen Жыл бұрын

I love the medieval village facades that the Fantasyland buildings in Disneyland were given in 1983. I wish the Fantasyland buildings in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World also had these facades instead of the renaissance fair metal faux tent facades.

@keouine Жыл бұрын

Your appreciation was as delightful as the ride. maybe more delightful. I admit I like watching the other ships moving about over the scenes--at least for a moment.

@bulldawg7232 Жыл бұрын

I used to love seeing things glow on this ride like the hand stamps or your shoe laces 😆

@brokerdannee 2 жыл бұрын

One of my fav rides. Great video

@AlextheHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@stevenorsinelli4029 7 ай бұрын

Loved this produxction!!!!!! Great, vivid Images, awesome narration and cool information! Vewry wll done, I love all your videos!

@Bearfoot_boy 2 жыл бұрын

The dark rides are the best of Disneyland! Love the knowledge and details you provide of this great ride over the years. Thanks Alex🏴‍☠️

@AlextheHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@johnlynch42069 2 жыл бұрын

I love this. I absolutely love Peter Pan. I was told recently by someone who talked with Marc Davis about this that this ride system was suggested as a possible solution for the Haunted Mansion back in the 1960's, but it was determined that it wouldn't really work for what they wanted to do.

@bulldawg7232 Жыл бұрын

I had also heard that they were going use boats in the haunted mansion but it would be too similar to potc. You can see concept art on line

@hpoliver2981 Жыл бұрын

Well done, Alex. I've really noticed a trend toward better scripts and production techniques in your posts. To me, that means you are somewhat like Walt Disney in your desire to take your guests to new levels. It shows and is appreciated.

@AlextheHistorian Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@crystalsanchez5720 Жыл бұрын

This is definitely my fav ride in fantasyland♡it makes me forget I'm in a theme park. I feel like I'm in a magical place, the music on the ride fills my heart with JOY & WARMTH. I wish I can go it multiple times or that the rise was alot alot longer. I can close my eyes in their and feel like I'm a dream♡. This is the ride I run to when I'm at the parks opening time😀. I'm soo in love with all ure videos! I wish u would have more

@javiercortes5232 5 ай бұрын

Flying above London is one of my earliest memories of my first Disneyland visit on 1969 (7 years old). After several visits, now one of my fondest memories is doing the line with one of my grandchildren who was really scared byvyre Evil Quenns who opens her courtain above Snowwhite ride and its visible form the line. She recovered her smile once aboard the pirate ship. Your video is great with old an new images snd technical information. Greetings from Mexico

@courageouslyred Жыл бұрын

I am such a huge fan of Peter Pan the movie and the Disneyland ride. I have a tattoo of Peter Pan and the 2nd star...I can't get enough of him. Finally getting around to watch this amazing video just made this ride more magical for me. As a Magic Key holder, and an avid fan, the details and history of attractions like this matter. Thank you, Alex, for this content. You are a rock star!

@bulldawg7232 Жыл бұрын

You should read "Lost Boy" by Christina Henry (or listen on Audible like I did) It's a different but great take on Peter Pan

@courageouslyred Жыл бұрын

@@bulldawg7232 thank you!! I'll look into it!

@fabialorent876 Жыл бұрын

My favorite attraction, so beautiful and magical! 🧚⭐

@davidwoodbury2320 2 жыл бұрын

Once again another jewel to add to the Superlative Crown 👑 that you have created with your channel . Your commentary and delivery is spot on 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you for taking me down A good teary eyed sentimental road. This ride was my Father's favorite. 👍👍👍👍👍

@michaelleadingham527 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you so much for sharing this has been my favorite ride since I was little and it still is your knowledge of this ride was so good I really love your channel thanks for posting

@AlextheHistorian Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@austinevplab7167 Жыл бұрын

My favorite! Followed by Pirates of the Caribbean.

@susansackrison3139 Жыл бұрын

Love this Movie and Ride! Thanks Walt

@MrButtonpresser 2 жыл бұрын

You do a fantastic job with these videos. Thanks

@BuhhaDog 2 жыл бұрын

this is underrated ride it would rated if wait was so long and if it just lil bit longer

@cameronmoore2713 6 ай бұрын

This is the best dark ride based on an animated movie in disneyland.

@michaeltaylor1603 2 жыл бұрын

Most people (little or BIG) Yearn to "fly" or be invisible. Disney parks offer that 'super hero' childlike ability. I've ridden them in both state side parks. My sister got to ride the 1st time in 2008 @ WDW. She was 'enchanted' as was "I"I when I first rode it. Also, Alice in Wonderland is a TRIP!!!!

@upnow95119 2 жыл бұрын

I love the all these history Disney ride videos

@KellogsR-ny7ug 4 ай бұрын

I noticed at the end of the original version of the ride your ship lowers. Mark of Yesterworld points out the skulls at the bottom implied to be other guests Smee shot down. It’s amazing how in these early versions of Disney dark rides your character dies at the end There’s this where Smee shoots you down, Mr Toads Wild Ride where you get hit by a train and go to hell, and of course there’s the original Snow White ride in Disney world (opening day version) where the queen pushes a huge gem on your character

@kimberlygentry347 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to rewatching all the Disneyland History videos again! You create quality content!

@AlextheHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@toshibavoodoo 2 жыл бұрын

A+ Well made!!

@joshiewilnott2368 2 жыл бұрын

I'm actually working on 2 1/43 scale working ride of this for my monorail 🚝 playset one is gonna be original ride then one is gonna be a step up for Disney for adults or anyone that can stomach the coaster version! 😉👍🤔

@ninedragons1 Жыл бұрын

What the heck? I didn't see any this while I was there last October. The bedroom was empty, London was barely light up and there was no Tinkerbell.

@1420Days 2 жыл бұрын

This is a re-up? No problem, I watch all your videos multiple times anyways… have too, you always have more information packed into well thought out and professionally put together videos, than I can absorb in just one viewing. First time post, long time subscriber 😊

@AlextheHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I had to delete all my Disneyland videos because of copyright issues, I'm going back and refreshing a lot of them, some I will give new narration and music.

@lindasolis7117 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlextheHistorian OH how sad! Glad you are able to re-release them as they are wonderful. Best of luck to you, Alex!

@lostinart 2 жыл бұрын

I’d like to see you make a video on your thoughts about the direction Disneyland has been going since guardians of galaxy and Marvel academy… I feel it’s gone downhill badly! Screens and more Screens! Mickeys railroad too… it’s a trend. And it’s a cheap One that really cheapens everything. And it seems like sight lines are a thing of the past too! Walt would have flipped out! And the new pay to ride system? What are your thoughts????

@AlextheHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah I did a whole live stream about that its called "The Sad Truth About Disneyland"

@Bigbuddyandblue 11 ай бұрын

My first kiss was on Peter Pan’s Flight! Back in 1967

@MrMelvinSchlock Жыл бұрын

My favorite ride. I wish the London was 3D instead of flat. A friend of mine was part of the lighting team for that portion. I told him, while proud of him being a part of history, that part of the ride doesn’t do it for me.

@akjeproductions4751 2 жыл бұрын

9:35 the cars are driving on the left side of the road accurate to England.

@paulfabre6058 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see You Tube's El Toro Ryan weigh in on the block system for this ride.

@emsantos0283 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. Can you do history of 'It's a Small World.'

@JordiLA Жыл бұрын

Soy un disney fan desde hace mas de 45 años y tengo que confesar una cosa, a veces la nostalgia nos impide avanzar. Me encanta tener la oportunidad de montar una atracción icónica en su forma original pero después de probar avances tecnológicos como la atracción de Harry Potter en universal creo que Peter Pan flight con la tecnología actual sería mucho más icónica y espectacular.

@jetsons101 2 жыл бұрын

I know that I'm a adult but all of the dark rides are my favorites at Disneyland, Peter Pan being my best of the best, REALLY...... I would be hard pressed to pick my lest favorite ride. Thanks to Alex for taking the time and putting hours of work into this video for us to view. Thanks...............

@carries.213 2 жыл бұрын

I hate to admit, I almost never go on this ride. Mostly because of the wait time being 45-60 when I visit. We are finally heading back to Disneyland on the 19th and will be going on every ride in Fantasyland no matter the wait time this trip.

@AlextheHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun! I miss this ride too.

@GIONATION5 Жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention that the voice of Wendy that you hear in the ride is of the original Wendy Catherine Beaumont

@AlextheHistorian Жыл бұрын

I didn't forget

@GIONATION5 Жыл бұрын

@@AlextheHistorian I swear I didn’t hear you say anything about it did I miss it clearly?

@AlextheHistorian Жыл бұрын

I didn't put it in the video. Theres a lot of information I didn't put in the video, or all my videos. If I stuff the videos with too much information it starts to sound like a checklist of fun facts, I try to maintain a cohesive flow.

@GIONATION5 Жыл бұрын

@@AlextheHistorian OK that makes complete sense. Well either way. It was a great video very well done, very informative, fascinating. Keep up the great work. And thank you.

@AlextheHistorian Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@AXander1978 Жыл бұрын

Will you do Snow White and Alice history vids?

@AlextheHistorian Жыл бұрын

Eventually yes, but it may be quite a while. There will eventually be a history video for every ride in Disneyland

@jamieprantil7544 Жыл бұрын

🙌🌈

@Marchant2 2 жыл бұрын

They should breathe new life into this ride by adding to it. It's too short and the line is always too long. Make it more worth the wait.

@iamthewalrus3264 Жыл бұрын

Long lines… maybe they should implement a Fast Pass system??!!

@AlextheHistorian Жыл бұрын

That will only make the lines longer. Fast pass systems only make crowding issues worse, they dont solve anything

@cheersgxp2466 2 жыл бұрын

So sad they are going to make major chances. 😩

@AlextheHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say they're major changes. Seem pretty small to me

@Perich29 Жыл бұрын

Peter Pan's Fight at Disneyland who was he fighting?

@AlextheHistorian Жыл бұрын

I thought you were pointing out a typo I did, but I dont see a typo

@gaywizard2000 2 жыл бұрын

We don't say "suspend disbelief " but merely suspend belief! Sorry

@riparianlife97701 2 жыл бұрын

The wait time for Peter Pan is a great way to judge how crowded the park is. The potential number of riders per hour is very low, but the operators are masters at rushing people on and off quickly without seeming rude.

@ryanjacques9427 2 жыл бұрын

Man... All the Disneyland History Today videos are behind a pay wall now? I watched these daily. Really sad, I'll have to find another channel about Disney history

@AlextheHistorian 2 жыл бұрын

I created a NEW set of videos to replace the old ones, but two days ago the new set had to be deleted because of copyright issues, I am slowly re-editing them and re-uploading them. I have a NEW video scheduled to go public tomorrow

@ryanjacques9427 2 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks for the reply. I'll stick around to see the new content. Thanks

@patricklemire9278 Жыл бұрын

If Disney alter this ride to match their crappy new movie they’re dead to me.

@AlextheHistorian Жыл бұрын

They won't alter the ride. Not becauseof whether people like or hate the movie, but more because it's a classic park attraction. They need the cartoon imagery to relay the storybook quality of the ride...live action can't do that.