Episode 131 - The History of Fantasmic!

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Episode 131 - The History of Fantasmic!

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Jul 16, 2017

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With the impending re-opening of Disneyland's Fantasmic!, Jim walks us through the history of the attraction.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jul 16, 2017

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Episode 131 - The History of Fantasmic!

Episode 131 - The History of Fantasmic!

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