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With the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny last year, the popular franchise has concluded with Harrison Ford donning his trademark hat for the last time. This feels like the perfect time to discuss everything Indy for Disney’s theme parks. The perfect guest for this adventure is Brandon Kleyla, who’s been a devoted fan since a young age. He also directed the documentary IndyFans and the Quest of Fortune and Glory about well…fans of Indy.
Brandon is back for this episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast to talk about why he connects to this franchise so strongly. We dive into all the Indy attractions starting with the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. Brandon first saw that show when he was six and has been hooked ever since. Our next stop is the Indiana Jones Adventure, which remains one of the most popular Disneyland attractions. Brandon was able to work on that attraction and connect with Tony Baxter about their Indy fandom.
After talking about the coasters in Paris and Tokyo, Brandon gives his thoughts on Indy possibly replacing Dinosaur at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We conclude this episode with a look at the Dial of Destiny. Brandon describes a cool experience at the premiere and his thoughts on the movie. Did he connect with seeing old-man Indy in 1969 yelling at his neighbors and teaching uninterested students? We also cover the time-travel plot, a lot of de-aging, and how this fits within the overall franchise.
Show Notes: Brandon Kleyla
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