Kevin Perjurer
Director
Defunctland (2017)
Season 2
Acclaimed stylophonist, freelance journalist, and creative genius Kevin Perjurer looks back on theme park attractions of old in order to bring new life into long defunct rides and shows.
Released Feb. 15, 2017
Episode 13 min
2+
Genres: Documentary, History
Keywords: imdb.attraction, imdb.web-series
Network: YouTube
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - The History of Tomb Raider: The Ride
In the Defunctland Season premiere, Kevin travels back to Paramount's Kings Island in Mason, Ohio to discuss one of the most unique dark rides of all time, Tomb Raider: The Ride.
Feb. 5, 2018, midnight
S2E2 - The History of Alton Towers' Black Hole
In Defunctland's first international addition, Kevin explores the history of Alton Towers and its Space Mountain rip-off coaster, the Black Hole.
Feb. 19, 2018, midnight
S2E3 - The History of Journey Into Imagination
Kevin discusses the much beloved Journey Into Imagination and its wonderful characters, Dreamfinder and Figment, in part one of this two part crossover with Yesterworld.
March 5, 2018, midnight
S2E4 - The History of Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies
Defunctland goes back to Universal Studios Florida with Kevin discussing the opening day attraction, Alfred Hitchock: The Art of Making Movies.
March 19, 2018, midnight
S2E5 - The History of Nara Dreamland
Defunctland goes to Japan to discuss the history of the eventually abandoned Disneyland knock-off, Nara Dreamland!
April 2, 2018, midnight
S2E6 - The Failure of Euro Disneyland
Defunctland travels to just outside of Paris, France to discuss the failure of Disney's biggest gamble, Euro Disney Resort.
May 8, 2018, midnight
S2E7 - The History of Disney's Best Coaster, Space Mountain: From the Earth to the Moon
The conclusion of Defunctland's two episode dissection of the Euro Disney resort. This time, Kevin discusses the history of Discovery Mountain, aka Space Mountain: De La Terre a La Lune, aka Space Mountain: From the Earth to the Moon, and eventually known as Space Mountain: Mission 2.
May 13, 2018, midnight
S2E8 - The History of Busch Gardens' Swinging Classic, the Big Bad Wolf
On this swinging episode of Defunctland, Kevin tells the history of Busch Gardens Williamsburg fan favorite, the now-defunct Arrow suspended coaster, the Big Bad Wolf.
May 21, 2018, midnight
S2E9 - The Demolition of Six Flags Astroworld
In time for its 50th Birthday, Defunctland takes a deep dive into Houston's much beloved former theme park, Six Flags Astroworld.
May 31, 2018, midnight
S2E10 - Top 10 Forgotten Disneyland Attractions
In this episode of Defunctland, Kevin and Disney Dan sell out for a second time.
June 21, 2018, midnight
S2E11 - The War For Disney's America
Defunctland goes to Virginia to explore the history of the Disney park that never was, Disney's America.
July 4, 2018, midnight
S2E12 - The History of the Nickelodeon Hotel
Defunctland packs its bags and checks into Orlando, Florida's forgotten resort, the Nickelodeon Hotel. Or the Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn. Or just the Nick Hotel. It had a lot of names.
July 31, 2018, midnight
S2E13 - The Failure of Disney's Chuck E. Cheese Ripoff, Club Disney
The last stop in a long journey to Disney Quest, Defunctland takes a look at Disney Regional Entertainment's first venture, Club Disney. Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater, McDonald's Playplaces and Leaps and Bounds, Discovery Zone, Showbiz Pizza, and more are discussed in this little-known part of Disney history.
Aug. 14, 2018, midnight
S2E14 - The Failure of Disney's Arcade Chain, DisneyQuest
Defunctland discusses the rise and fall of Disney's high-tech, virtual reality arcade, DisneyQuest, located in Walt Disney World's Downtown Disney in Orlando, in Downtown Chicago, and almost in many other places.
Sept. 4, 2018, midnight
S2E15 - The History of Worlds of Fun's Destroyed Classic, The Orient Express
In this episode of Defunctland, Kevin goes back to his roots, visiting Kansas City's Worlds of Fun to discuss the Orient Express coaster and the park as a whole.
Oct. 4, 2018, midnight
S2E16 - The History of Disney's Scariest Attraction, Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour
In this extra-spooky Halloween special of Defunctland, Kevin travels to Japan to discuss the history of Tokyo Disneyland's Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour, a terrifying creation. He also provides a short history of the Black Cauldron, so there's that.
Oct. 25, 2018, midnight
S2E17 - The Mystery of the Abandoned Santa Claus Theme Parks
In this gripping noir thriller, detective Kevin Perjurer takes on the mystery of the many abandoned Santa Claus and Christmas themed amusement parks around the world.
Dec. 23, 2018, midnight
S2E18 - The Demise of Australia's Biggest Theme Park, Wonderland Sydney
Kevin goes down under to explore the makings of Australia's biggest and most renowned theme parks, Wonderland Sydney and what led to its untimely demise.
Jan. 15, 2019, midnight
S2E19 - The Downfall of Disney's Official Airline, Eastern Airlines
In this high flying episode of Defunctland, Kevin takes a look at the history of the official airline of Walt Disney World resort, Eastern Airlines.
Feb. 5, 2019, midnight
S2E20 - The History of the Terrifying Splash Mountain Predecessor, Tales of the Okefenokee
In this episode, Kevin explores the history of Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus, Song of the South, Splash Mountain, and Six Flags Over Georgia's forgotten dark ride, Tales of the Okefenokee.
March 7, 2019, midnight
S2E21 - The Failure of Hong Kong Disneyland
In the Season Two finale of Defunctland, Kevin ends his Michael Eisner saga with his final years at the company, overseeing the development, construction, and opening of Disney's smallest and worst-performing Magic Kingdom, Hong Kong Disneyland.
March 22, 2019, midnight
Network: YouTube
Episode Runtime: 13 min.
Season Runtime: 13 min.
Released: Feb. 15, 2017
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G / 2+
Rate this show
Add {Movie} to static lists