The “godfather of Disney podcasting” is back! Lou Mongello returns to the Book of the Mouse Club to discuss with Courtney and Emily his book, “The Disney Interviews: Volume I.” In his career spreading magic to listeners on his podcast, The WDW Radio Show, Lou has had the opportunity to talk to several Disney Legends including Richard Sherman, Julie Andrews, Dave Smith, and Marty Sklar, which are just a few of the twelve conversations included in the volume. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Lou Mongello: Twitter and Instagram @LouMongello WDW Radio Podcast on iTunes and Spotify Blog: https://www.wdwradio.com/  YouTube Channel: WDW Radio Website: http://www.loumongello.com/  Amazon Book Links: The Disney Interviews and 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World: Bonus! 40 Free Things to Enjoy, Eat, Do and Collect!

It’s elementary our dear listeners! Hosts Courtney and Emily are joined by the co-hosts of Poor Unfortunate Podcast, Conor and Caroline, to discuss Eve Titus’ “Basil of Baker Street”, the original source material for Disney’s 1986 animated feature, “The Great Mouse Detective”. Maybe it is not your favorite Disney film, but all four hosts highly recommend the book series for any reader who enjoys a good mystery and Sherlock Holmes allusions. And who knows? By the end Conor may convince you that Ratigan is the superior Disney villain. He is the “world’s greatest criminal mind” after all.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Poor Unfortunate Podcast: Podcast available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Instagram @poorunfortunatepodcast and Twitter @poorunfortunatepod Facebook Page Poor Unfortunate Podcast  and Facebook Group Poor Unfortunate Fam

Get ready for a Me Party and plan a solo trip to Walt Disney World and other Central Florida destinations! Hosts Courtney and Emily are welcome back to the podcast Nikky J, the founder of ThemeParkHipister.com and author of “The Solo Theme Park Traveler’s Guide” to talk about using that solo rider line and traveling to central Florida theme parks by yourself. Traveling alone can often seem daunting but at the same time it limits your experiences when you have to coordinate with others schedules, budgets, and preferences. Nikky is here to tell you it’s okay to go alone and you’ll feel a sense of relaxation and freedom like you haven’t before. And you may find your trip may not be as lonely as you think.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  About the Author NikkyJ is a theme park super fan, Author of The Solo Theme Park Traveler’s Guide, the founder and owner of ThemeParkHipster.com, a wishful Food Critic, coffee enthusiast, and a lover of life! She now resides in Orlando, Florida where she enjoys spending time with her husband and two little girls while discovering the beautiful attractions of Florida. You can watch her on YouTube or listen to her podcast. Keep up with her via the links below:  Blog, Podcast, YouTube, FaceBook Group & Book

Courtney and Emily celebrate Imagineer Kevin Rafferty’s retirement after 40 years with the Walt Disney Company and Walt Disney Imagineering. Back on Episode 40, Courtney, Emily, and Brett from the Notably Disney podcast, discussed Kevin’s memoir about his career, “Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career”. Almost a year later, Kevin agreed to talk to the Book of the Mouse Club! Enjoy this interview with Kevin Rafferty and help Courtney and Emily congratulate him on a well earned retirement.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Amazon Link to “Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career”

For women’s history month, Courtney and Emily immersed themselves in the stories of the working women of the Walt Disney Animation studio during its classic and golden age. Often the story of women in the early days of Disney Animation begins in Ink and Paint, but author Nathalia Holt instead focused on the more male dominated work spaces like the story, concept art, and animation departments. Moved by the tribulations and triumphs of Bianca Majoli, Grace Huntington, Retta Scott, Sylvia Holland, and Mary Blair, Courtney and Emily reflect on the legacy of these women who were integral to the Disney animated features beloved today.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media!Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouseCourtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_GuthEmily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Support a Woman-Owned Small Business, Match Making Librarian:  Order here: https://www.matchmakinglibrarian.com/  Instagram @matchmakinglibrarianTikTok @matchmaking_librarian  Tomorrow Society Podcast Episode #94 Nathalia Holt on The Queens of Animatio‪n

A little big adventure awaits in your own backyard! Courtney and Emily are joined by Dizney Coast to Coast host Jeff DePaoli to discuss a Disney family film favorite, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, and its junior novelization published by Scholastic. In this episode Courtney, Jeff, and Emily discuss how the novel compared to the film while reminiscing about Scholastic Book Fairs and the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: Movie Set Adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. So grab a giant cookie, cozy up in a Lego, and enjoy! Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Jeff DePaoli: Instagram and Twitter @JeffDePaoli Dizney Coast to Coast: Instagram and Twitter @DizneyCTC Dizney Coast to Coast Podcast iTunes and Spotify Website: https://www.dizneycoasttocoast.com/ 

It’s time to play the music; it’s time to light the lights. It’s time to get things started on the Book of the Mouse Club tonight! In anticipation of The Muppet Show’s release to Disney+, hosts Courtney and Emily interview New York Times bestselling author, Brian Jay Jones, about “Jim Henson: The Biography” (along with a dabbling of “George Lucas: A Life). Today, the world knows of the Muppets and the magic of puppetry, but Kermit the Frog and Sesame Street didn’t come out of thin air. They were born of Jim Henson’s creativity and work ethic. From the early days of Sam and Friends, to Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth, Jim Henson’s passion for puppetry created a new medium for storytelling that today is accepted as the same gold standard as any Walt Disney creation.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Brian Jay Jones: Twitter and Instagram @brianjayjones Website: https://brianjayjones.com/ 

While it may have started with a Mouse for Walt Disney, for many theme park and film fans, it started with a blog. Our current Instagram and TikTok culture is most associated with content creation, but Disney fans have been spreading the magic over the web since the 1990s. Join your hosts Courtney and Emily for a podcast party about “It All Started With a Blog: Detangling the Wide Web of Disney Bloggers ” by Paul Lane. Lane traces the history of Disney internet content creation from its humble beginnings on AOL discussion boards to modern platforms. The episode kicks off with a discussion with three featured content creators, Nikky J from the ThemePark Hipster, Victoria Wade from TeawithV, and “the godfather” of Disney podcasting, Lou Mongello of WDW Radio. The episode concludes with an interview with author Paul Lane about his interest and research into the world of Disney content creation.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Author Paul Lane: Twitter @AuthorPaulLane Amazon Book Link : It All Started With a Blog: Detangling the Wide Web of Disney Bloggers  Podcast Party Guests: Nikky J: Twitter @DrNikidaV and Instagram @themeparkhipster The Theme Park Hipster Podcast on iTunes and Spotify Blog: https://www.themeparkhipster.com/  YouTube Channel: The ThemePark Hipster Amazon Book Link: The Solo Theme Park Traveler’s Guide Lou Mongello: Twitter and Instagram @LouMongello WDW Radio Podcast on iTunes and Spotify Blog: https://www.wdwradio.com/  YouTube Channel: WDW Radio Website: http://www.loumongello.com/  Amazon Book Links: The Disney Interviews and 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World: Bonus! 40 Free Things to Enjoy, Eat, Do and Collect! Victoria Wade: Instagram @HeCallsMePinapplePrincess and Twitter @hecallsmePP Disney Tea with V Podcast on iTunes and Spotify Blog teawithv.squarespace.com

Who is your favorite Disney Princess? This is a common question among Disney fans and rightfully so. Each princess is distinct in her character, story, and art which resonates just as uniquely with every person who follows her on her journey. The Disney Princess is a powerhouse brand of the Walt Disney Company and has created many milestones and magical moments using the art of animation storytelling. Experience this journey with your hosts Courtney and Emily as they review “The Disney Princess: A Celebration of Art and Creativity” by award winning author and animation historian Charles Solomon. As his research and analysis shows, it was not by chance that every princess is an individual worthy of her own recognition; it was by design.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Chronicle Books: Instagram and Twitter @chroniclebooks  Book webpages: The Disney Princess: A Celebration of Art and Creativity

One little spark of inspiration...While this is a well known tune for Disney parks fans, Pixar took the idea of the spark and turned to the audience and asked “What’s yours? What makes you, YOU?”. Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” released on Disney+ on Christmas with accolades from both critics and viewers. Thanks to Chronicle Books, your hosts got a sneak peak of the film through the book, “The Art of Soul,” which shows concept and finished art for the film. In this episode, Courtney and Emily reflect on the message and characters of the film and how the art work portrayed those themes. Afterwards, they reflect on the prompts of “Find Your Spark: A Journal of Gratitude and Self Discovery” inspired by the film and using a journal for self reflection.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Chronicle Books: Instagram and Twitter @chroniclebooks  Book webpages:  The Art of Soul and Find Your Spark

Hosts Courtney and Emily return to their study of Disney’s renaissance man in “Marc Davis In His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Parks Volume 2” by Pete Docter and Christopher Merritt. In this episode, continue to learn about Marc’s Imagineering career as he created theme park favorites such as The Haunted Mansion, The Country Bear Jamboree, and America Sings. Also learn of undeveloped projects like The Western River Expedition and the Garden of the Gods. Marc Davis was a man of many talents and Courtney and Emily enjoyed hearing from him “in his own words” in this two volume set.    Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde

He can do it all; animation, character, story, staging, design, theme park attractions. He is one of Walt’s nine old men, his renaissance man, Marc Davis. Marc is well known for classic Disney attractions such as the Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Haunted Mansion. And what better way to see the attractions through Marc’s eyes than hearing about them in his own words. Pete Doctoer and Christopher Merrit’s “Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks” allows readers to meet Marc for themselves. In this episode, Courtney and Emily, meet Marc in volume one and explore his career from his early days in animation to his transition to WED and creating attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean.    Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Cast Member Support Resources: Second Harvest Food Bank: FeedHopeNow.org  Cast Member Pantry: Facebook  Cast Member Owned Small Shops: Joyful Peach Co, Groovy Bi Design, and check out out friend Victoria Wade’s (HeCallsMePP) Twitter for a thread of small shops owned by Cast Members

The Little Mermaid launched the Disney Renaissance and together, Ariel and Eric defeated Ursula and sailed off into the sunset to their happily ever after. But what if Ursula won? What if Ariel returned to being a mermaid and Eric was left under a spell to marry Vanessa? Your hosts Courtney and Emily along with guest reader, content creator, and podcaster, Vitoria, discuss a twist of the The Little Mermaid in Disney Books Twisted Tale, Part of Your World, by young adult author, Liz Braswell. Ariel has been queen of Atlantica since Eric married Vanessa, but when there is proof King Triton may still be alive, Ariel thinks it's time to regain her land legs to set things right. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse  Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Victoria: Instagram @HeCallsMePinapplePrincess, Twitter @hecallsmePP, Disney Tea with V Podcast on Spotify & Blog teawithv.squarespace.com  Cast Member Support Resources: Second Harvest Food Bank: FeedHopeNow.org  Cast Member Pantry: Facebook  Cast Member Owned Small Shops: Joyful Peach Co, Groovy Bi Design, and check out Victora’s Twitter for a thread of small shops owned by Cast Members Twisted Tale Resources: Twisted Tales Disney Books Website Twisted Tales Wiki Fandom Page

Walt Disney once said, "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on treasure island." Like us, Walt was inspired by books and enjoyed reading. If not, we would not have Disney’s animated Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, or 101 Dalmatians nor live action films Swiss Family Robinson, Pollyanna, or 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Walt learned the power of storytelling from books and brought them to life in his films and theme park. On this episode, hosts Courtney and Emily are joined again by Jim Korkis to talk about the books that inspired Walt Disney to become a master storyteller.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Jim Korkis resource links:  Theme Park Press Author Page Amazon Books Page Cartoon Research Animation Anecdotes webpage Mouseplanet.com Some Books Mentioned by Jim in this Episode: Voices on the Wind: Polynesian Myths and Chants by Katharine Luomala (1955) (That Rolly Crump used as a reference to create the tikis and the legends in the outside garden of the Enchanted Tiki Room and that Brendon Kleya used when he designed Trader Sams at Disneyland and Walt Disney World) Decorative Art of Victoria’s Era by Frances Lichten (1950) (That Ken Anderson used to design the exterior of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion and Harper Goff used to design the exterior of Disneyland's Main Street City Hall and one surprising image that influenced the exterior of an attraction at WDW.) Victor Gruen’s The Heart of Our Cities: The Urban Crisis and Cure (1964) that inspired the creation of EPCOT.  Walt would carry a copy of this book around with him the last two years of his life. Leonard Maltin's The Disney Films Animated Cartoons: How They are Made, Their Origin and Development By EG Lutz from  Applewood Books (the reproduced the book recently with the original cover and dust jacket as the 1920 edition)

Your hosts Courtney and Emily are so glad you joined them for the final installment of their Summer Cinema Classics series. In this episode, your hosts are joined by Mad Chatter Jeremey to read Eleanor Porter’s children’s classic Pollyanna. Celebrating its 60th “Pollyanna-versary”, Disney’s  live action film took the gladdest little girl off the pages of a book and put her on the big screen in 1960. Despite several differences between the book and the film, the message remains: look for the good in the world and you will always find something to be glad about.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse  Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Jeremy: Instagram and Twitter @jdcrittenden The Mad Chatters Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and also on Instagram and Twitter @madchatters Resources:  D23 interview with Hayley Mills “A Delightful Chat with Hayley Mills” Hosted by Leonard Maltin and Jessie Maltin

Standby to dive! Dive, dive, dive deep into literary and cinema history along with hosts Courtney and Emily, joined by guest reader, Doug. We embark on a submarine voyage with Captain Nemo and M. Annonax aboard the famous Nautilus. Jules Verne’s science fiction novel and Walt Disney’s live action box office hit have countless differences, but the spirit of adventure and discovery endure inspiring generations. Verne’s novel served not only for the basis of the film but also several theme park attractions in Disney parks around the world.   Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde 

Yo-Ho-Ho and shiver me timbers! Set sail with your hosts Courtney and Emily as they kick off their Live Action Summer Cinema Series with Robert Louis Stevenson’s and Walt Disney’s Treasure Island. Courtney and Emily are joined by podcaster, Dan Heaton, of the Tomorrow Society Podcast as first mate on this voyage. Together they discuss Disney’s first full live action film in comparison to the original tale as well as the numerous Disney film adaptations and the popular theme park attraction, Pirates of the Carribbean.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse  Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Dan Heaton: Tomorrow Society Podcast iTunes Link:  Instagram: @tomorrowsociety Twitter: @tomorrowsoc Additional Resource: Pablo Cruz Performance on Bay Lake's Discovery Island (Treasure Island) Video DIS-Order #43: Treasure Planet Reference resources: https://www.penguin.com/static/pdf/teachersguides/treasureisland.pdf  https://d23.com/a-to-z/treasure-island-film/ Info also from the intro and references at the beginning of the Barnes and Nobles Classics novel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure_Island

Walt Disney was not just a patriotic American; he was a citizen of the world. Author and historian, Jeff Kurtti, joins hosts Courtney and Emily to take them on a global vacation through his book, Travels with Walt Disney: A Photographic Voyage Around the World. By land, sea, or air, Walt Disney travelled frequently for his company, the US government, and for his own enjoyment. Kurtti’s book is presented as a travel journal and shares rare photographs of a relaxed and carefree Walt traveling with his family and colleagues. Take a journey around the world without having to leave home! Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Jeff Kurtti: Facebook Author Page Disney Books Link to Purchase

Ready to journey into another bibbidi-bobbidi-book? Courtney and Emily’s “Fairytale Favorites” series returns with the classic tale of Cinderella. From its ancient origins to Charles Perrault’s classic tale to the pages of Grimm’s Fairy Tales to the 1950 cinema screens, your hosts will discuss how the original text translated to Disney’s animated feature film and beyond.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde Resources https://www.npr.org/2015/03/13/392358854/a-girl-a-shoe-a-prince-the-endlessly-evolving-cinderella  http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/resources/multicultural https://www.vox.com/2015/3/15/8214405/cinderella-fairy-tale-history Charles Perrault version http://core.ecu.edu/engl/parillek/cinderrumpel.pdf

Hosts Courtney and Emily return to the show to discuss Kevin Rafferty’s memoir, Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career, with guest reader and podcast host of Notably Disney, Brett Nachman. Kevin Rafferty is part of the second generation of Imagineers and his work includes fan favorites such as Tower of Terror, Test Track, Sonny Eclipse, and Carsland. His memoir is fun loving and sentimental as Rafferty reflects back on his 40 years of Imagineering.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Brett Nachman: Check out Notably Disney wherever you listen to podcasts and follow on Twitter @bnachmanreports

Hosts Courtney and Emily are joined by film historian and author, J.B.Kaufman, to discuss his book, The Making of Walt Disney’s Fun and Fancy Free. Take a trip back to 1947 for one of Walt Disney’s legendary package films featuring “Bongo” and “Mickey and the Beanstalk”. Both features were in extensive development since the 1930s and changed animators and directors multiple times before becoming the double feature short known today. Package films are not among the most popular Disney Animated Classics, but as J.B. Kaufman demonstrated in his book, a film does not have to be a box office hit to be significant to Disney and animation history.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  J.B. Kaufman Website: http://www.jbkaufman.com/ Amazon Book Link Hyperion Historical Alliance Press Website:  https://www.hyperionhistoricalalliance.org/ HHA Annual Periodical Amazon Link

“It’s kind of a cute story” how this podcast episode came together. What started as a #DisTwitter tweet from @SuperWeenieHtJr turned into a Twitter discussion with @WEDReads then a podcast and author interview. Hosts Courtney and Emily are joined by not one, not two, but five guests throughout the episode to talk about author Jeff Heimbuch and Imagineer Roll Crump’s book, “It’s Kind of a Cute Story.” This book is a unique telling of Rolly’s career in his own words building theme park attractions and working with Walt Disney. From Adventureland bazaars and tiki gods, to It’s a Small World, and the Museum of the Weird, many cute stories fill the colorful pages of this book and spark the imagination with attractions that are, were, and never will be.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Jeff Heimbuch: Twitter and Instagram @jeffheimbuch  Amazon link to books Leonard Kinsey: Twitter @DarkSideDisney an Instagram @LeonardKinsey along with YouTube Channel: DarkSide of Disney,  Website featuring signed prints from Rolly: bambooforest.storenvy.com  Weenz: Twitter @SuperWeenieHtJr WeDReads: Twitter @WEDReads  Bryan: Twitter @TOCPE82 Alan: Twitter @WDWManimal

Hosts Courtney and Emily interview author, editor, and historian Didier Ghez about his animation series, They Drew as They Pleased, specifically volume 5 The Hidden Art of Disney's Early Renaissance: The 1970s and 1980s. This volume features concept artists Ken Anderson and Mel Shaw who developed art for films such as Robin Hood, The Rescuers, The Artistocats, The Great Mouse Detective, and Beauty and the Beast. Ghez highlights the importance of concept art in the animation process and how character design from its earliest stages helped make Disney films so memorable.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Didier Ghez:  Website: https://disneybooks.blogspot.com/ Amazon Book Link 

Faith, trust, and pixie dust are words often said, but Margaret Kerry actually got to live it! Host Courtney and Emily are joined by Margaret Kerry, the reference model and Marc Davis’ inspiration for everyone’s favorite fairy, Tinker Bell. In her book, Tinker Bell Talks, Margaret shares her memories on the Disney lot during the making of the animated feature, Peter Pan, as well as stories from her 75 years in show business which began in 1930s. So fly with BOTMC on this pixie dusted journey from Hollywood to Neverland and back again. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Margaret Kerry:  https://tinkerbelltalks.com/ Amazon Book Link

Looking to expand your Disney library? Your hosts Courtney and Emily invite popular Disney author, Jim Korkis, back to the podcast to discuss his vast Disney book collection and how to find new reading material beyond shopping at popular retailers. Jim also talks about some of his favorite rare finds and suggests some books to listeners that may not be on the bestseller list but offer a lot of Disney magic to be shared.   Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse  Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Jim Korkis resource links:  Theme Park Press Author Page Amazon Books Page Cartoon Research Animation Anecdotes webpage

Park goers often reminisce about their favorite extinct attractions, but what about the attractions that never made it out of the planning phase? Your hosts, Courtney and Emily, find these “lost” attractions in Christopher E. Smith’s book “The Walt Disney World That Never Was: Stories Behind the Amazing Imagineering Dreams that Never Came True.” Visit Israel in World Showcase, laugh with Kermit at Muppet Studios, and discover the wild west in Thunder Mesa. Dare to imagine what Walt Disney World Resort could have been if there was enough pixie dust to build these never seen attractions.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Christopher E. Smith : Twitter @csmithdisney  Author Website: www.chrissmithbooks.com  Buy his books on Amazon here!

It’s a small world after all! At least for author Dustin Engels who has traveled to every Disney park in the world. Dustin joins hosts Courtney and Emily to discuss his book, Arounds the Worlds in 80 Days. For many, traveling to all of the Disney parks is top of the bucket list and Dustin proves it can be done. This book is a perfect blend of Disney history, travel tips, rankings and personal experience. After reading Dustin’s journey, you too will be inspired to go around the worlds.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Dustin Engels: Twitter @dustyengels Buy the book on Amazon here!

Welcome foolish mortals to the last Book of the Mouse Club episode of 2019. Your ghost hosts, Courtney and Emily, come out to socialize with author Jeff Baham to discuss his book The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion in honor of the attraction’s 50th anniversary in Disneyland. Come to where the crypt doors creak and tombstones quake and happy haunts materialize to learn about the history and nostalgia of this classic attraction. There is always room for one more in the doombuggy. Any volunteers? Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Jeff Baham: Instagram @doombuggies and Twitter @doombuggiesweb Buy the book on Amazon here! Podcasts: Doom Buggies Spook Show Mousetalgia Podcast  Websites:   http://doombuggies.com/ http://www.mousetalgia.com 

Can we say something crazy? This is one of those cases where the movie was better than the book. Hans Christian Anderson’s original fairy tale, The Snow Queen, has all of the classic fairy tale elements but Disney brought the pixie dust. Winter is a good time to stay in and cuddle with a good fairytale story and a Disney movie, so to celebrate the theatrical release of Frozen 2, hosts Courtney and Emily compare Anderson’s original fairy tale to Disney’s blockbuster hit Frozen and its latest sequel.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse   Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth   Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde

Walt Disney was a tremendous story teller but there are many stories about Walt and the Walt Disney Company to be told as well. Jim Korkis is an author and historian with over 20 books dedicated to telling those stories. Hosts Courtney and Emily interview Jim Korkis about his career writing, researching, and telling Walt Disney’s stories in his Vault of Walt series.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse  Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Jim Korkis resource links:  Theme Park Press Author Page Amazon Books Page Cartoon Research Animation Anecdotes webpage

From the silver screen to television to VHS to DVD to streaming, the Walt Disney Company has always evolved with the latest entertainment technology. With the advent of Disney+, your hosts Courtney and Emily bring a literary perspective to the titles available on the new streaming service. Get ready to add to your reading list as you add to your watchlist! Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Link to Disney+ Literary Companion Spreadsheet

Just whistle while you work, and cheerfully together we can tidy up...Disneyland! Hosts Courtney and Emily interview former Disneyland Custodial Cast Member and author, Lynn Barron, about his and co author, Ken Pellman’s, book series “Cleaning the Kingdom.” There is a lot more to custodial than dustpans, brooms, and cleaning bathrooms. Keeping a spotless theme park was essential to Walt Disney’s Disneyland and its legacy lives on making Disney Custodial legendary around the world.   Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Lynn Barron: Instagram @thesweepspot and Twitter @Lynnsweepspot Book sales including autographed copies available at www.thesweepspot.com

We’ve got no troubles, life is the bubbles, under the sea with The Little Mermaid. Hosts Courtney and Emily continue the Fairytale Favorites Series with Hans Christian Anderson’s classic. Come be a part of our world to learn about the fairytale’s author and its origin and listen to the hosts discuss the original story and its themes compared to Disney’s animated classic with launched the Disney Renaissance 30 years ago.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde

Ready to begin? Let the wonder take hold. Feel it draw you in. Watch the moment unfold - as you meet and greet your favorite characters and watch the stories come alive around the Walt Disney World Theme Parks. Your hosts Courtney and Emily welcome back author Trisha Daab to talk about her new multi-volume series The Story Comes Alive: A Guide to Experiencing Movies and Characters at Walt Disney World. In this series, Trisha categorizes for readers all of the fun experiences and pixie dust around the parks and resorts for specific characters and movies so you can easily meet or experience your favorites. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  Trisha Daab: Instagram: @notsoevil_disneystepmom Email: [email protected]  Get Trisha’s books on Amazon. 

To those who come to this happy podcast, welcome. Hosts Courtney and Emily return to Disneyland one more time with the Kingdom Keepers for a final battle in the seventh installment of the Kingdom Keepers series, The Insider.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde

Come sail away with hosts Courtney and Emily as they continue their journey with the Kingdom Keepers aboard the Disney Cruise Line in Kingdom Keepers Shell Game and Dark Passage. But this is no ordinary cruise, not when Finn and the other Keepers are onboard. Overtakers are cruising as well and that gives the Keepers few places to run while out at sea. This next installment is the most suspenseful yet as the Keepers take an offensive stance against the Overtakers and the Disney Dream turns into a nightmare.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde

Courtney and Emily continue their quest with the Kingdom Keepers to protect the Disney kingdoms from falling to the Overtakers in books three and four of the series, Disney in Shadow and Power Play. The Overtakers have learned more about the DHI technology and are becoming more bold in their strategy to build their army and take over the Disney magic. Explore defunct attractions, Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in this latest installment of our summer series.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] .  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde

Courtney and Emily are going on an adventure with the Kingdom Keepers! Find out what happens at Disney after hours when Finn and the other DHIs have to fight the Overtakers, a group of Disney Villains, and keep them from gaining control of the Walt Disney World parks. In this episode, Courtney and Emily discuss the first two books in Ridley Pearson’s award winning series, Disney After Dark and Disney at Dawn, to learn about the main characters and plot that will drive the seven book series and this summer series on Book of the Mouse Club. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] . Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde

Courtney and Emily welcome author Lou Prosperi to discuss his Imagineering Toolbox series, which currently includes “The Imagineering Pyramid” and “The Imagineering Process.” Lou credits his inspiration from Imagineers and the Disney Parks to summarize the creative process and how he made it approachable for anyone to apply to their personal goals or careers. Whether you’re a dame creator, instructional designer or business manager, you too can think and create like an Imagineer with Lou’s books. Find out how the repetition of “It’s A Small World” can drive home your own point or an unconventional tactic like Hidden Mickeys can keep your audience engaged. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] . Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde Lou: Blog The Imagineering Tool Box, Twitter @LouProsperi and Instagram louprosperi Amazon Links for The Imagineering Pyramid and The Imagineering Process

Courtney and Emily go on a journey into imagination with the famous duo, Dreamfinder and Figment, in the Marvel Disney Kingdoms series Figment and Figment 2 by Jim Zubb. Your hosts dive into a new genre (graphic novels and comics) to go on a magical journey based on the original Epcot attraction. A dream can be a dream come true with just one spark to overcome the obstacles of uniformity and doubt that stifle the true power of the imagination. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] . Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde

Courtney and Emily welcome author Aaron H. Goldberg to the podcast to discuss his new children’s book, Meet the Disney Brothers. Aaron wants young readers to meet Walt and Roy Disney as brothers, partners, and friends. Walt and Roy could not have built their entertainment fantasy without each other, so Aaron shares their story side by side in his latest book. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] . Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde Aaron: Twitter @aaronhgoldberg

Happy Women’s History Month! Hosts Courtney and Emily celebrate the hundreds of unsung female heroines of The Walt Disney Company, the inkers and painters of animated films. Mindy Johnson’s Ink and Paint traces the role of women from the creation of Walt Disney’s Alice Comedies to the computer colored features of “Disney Renaissance” classics like Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin or Lion King. Women have always been a part of The Walt Disney Company, but their story is rarely told in such colorful detail. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] . Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse  Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde

Courtney and Emily welcome author Andrew Kiste for an interview about his book series, A Historical Tour of Walt Disney World. The hosts and Andrew discuss his inspiration, writing process, and the true history that inspired attractions such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, Country Bear Jamboree and Spaceship Earth. From Walt Disney’s hometown origins for Main Street U.S.A. to World War II’s inspiration on a restaurant Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it’s all here in this episode and Andrew’s books. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] . Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse  Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde Andrew: Twitter @HistTourWDW and author website, KisteTheHistorian.com

How do you like to plan your Walt Disney World Resort vacation? Do you secure your dining reservations 180 days in advance or walk up to a restaurant and hope for the best? Hosts Courtney and Emily flip through the latest edition of Birnbaum’s Official Guide to Walt Disney World to discuss its approach to planning methods for a magical vacation. From Fastpass+, to dining, resorts and everything else “around the World”, it’s all in this comprehensive guide. Whether you’re a first time visitor or returning for your 100th trip, you’re bound to find something to help you as you plan for a vacation to Walt Disney World. Find out what’s new in 2019 and why now more than ever is a great time to visit! Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] . Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth   Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde  

Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It’s back to the podcast we go! This week Courtney and Emily start their “Fairytale Favorites” series with the one that started it all, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. From the pages of Grimm’s Fairy Tales to the 1937 cinema screens, your hosts will discuss how the original text translated to Disney’s first full length animated feature film. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] . Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde

It’s a jolly holiday with Courtney and Emily! Join us for a discussion of PL Travers’ Mary Poppins. Your hosts compare the original text to Walt Disney’s 1964 film starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. We hope you enjoy the supercalifragilistic details that make up the iconic history of this beloved film and book series. From PL Travers’ history personal history that inspired 2013’s “Saving Mr. Banks” to the Sherman Brothers’ beloved songs, a broadway musical adaptation and the latest film - Mary Poppins Returns, it’s all here in this practically perfect episode. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] . Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse  Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde

Hey there! Hi there! Ho there listeners! You’re as welcome as can be to celebrate Mickey Mouse’s birthday with Courtney and Emily as they explore the LIFE Magazine’s commemorative Issue Mickey Mouse at 90. Learn about Mickey’s origins, his inspiration on famous artists, bipartisan political history, and longtime status as an American icon. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] . Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse  Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde LIFE’s Mickey Mouse at 90 is available at most major retail locations but can also be found on amazon.com

Grab your BoOoOoOok and welcome Aaron Wallace back to the show to run amuck amuck amuck about his book “Hocus Pocus in Focus: The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Disney’s Halloween Classic”. From feature film flop to Halloween cult classic, Aaron gives Hocus Pocus the acclaim he (and many fans) believe it deserved in 1993. Listeners are challenged to read the film as a “Christmas” movie, horror film, and show stopping musical all in one. This book is packed with more bonus features than the film’s DVD release, so come little listeners and let Courtney, Emily, and Aaron put a spell on you this Halloween season! Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] . Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Twitter @Courtney_Guth Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde Aaron: Instagram @awallnotawol and Twitter @aaronwallace Hocus Pocus in Focus available on Amazon and Aaron’s Website