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Disney History Institute
The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.
The Thanksgiving Episode - 2024
Thanksgiving stories, from balloons in the sky to turkeys on Main Street. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
44:1822/11/2024
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Four
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Four. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
41:4718/11/2024
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Three
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
37:3211/11/2024
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Two
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
35:2404/11/2024
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part One
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part One. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
45:2228/10/2024
The History of Disney and Halloween (2024)
The story of how Disney changed Halloween and how Halloween changed Disney. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
45:3424/10/2024
DHI 287 - The Disney Update - October 2024 - Part Two
In this update, we cover: - Developments with Villains Land at Magic Kingdom - New Resort Being Built at Disney World - Trouble with Aulani - Updates on Disneyland Projects - The Opening Strategies of Epic Universe DVC Aggregator Sites: - DVC for Less - https://www.dvcforless.com/ - DVC Market - https://dvc.market/listing/ Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
48:2921/10/2024
DHI 286 - Disney World and Hurricane Milton
The moment-by-moment story of how Hurricane Milton affected Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
39:3914/10/2024
DHI 285 - The Disney Update - October 2024 - Part One
In this update, we cover: - Developments with the forthcoming Cars area at the Magic Kingdom - Trouble in the land of DVC - Likely ticket price increases Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
42:3607/10/2024
DHI 284 - Walt Disney and the Story of Color - Part Three
The story of Walt Disney, Herbert Kalmus, and the invention of full-color animation. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
43:1630/09/2024
DHI 283 - Walt Disney and the Story of Color - Part Two
The story of Walt Disney, Herbert Kalmus, and the invention of full-color animation. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
43:0823/09/2024
DHI 282 - Walt Disney and the Story of Color - Part One
The story of Walt Disney, Herbert Kalmus, and the invention of full-color animation. Part One Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
39:4716/09/2024
DHI 281 - Strange Stories of Disney History - Volume Four
The story of early 3D efforts in Hollywood, including how the Disney team created new processes to film hand-drawn 3D cartoons in the 1950s. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
45:1809/09/2024
DHI 280 - The Future of Disney Films & TV
A detailed discussion of the future of Disney Films and TV. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
47:3902/09/2024
DHI 279 - The Future of Disneyland (2024)
A detailed discussion of the future of Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
43:5927/08/2024
DHI 278 - The Future of Disney California Adventure
A detailed discussion of the future of Disney California Adventure. DHI Video on California Adventure: https://youtu.be/zeRlWSPTgVU Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
38:0623/08/2024
DHI 277 - The Future of EPCOT & More
A detailed discussion of the future of EPCOT and other areas of the Florida resort. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
26:5219/08/2024
DHI 276 - The Future of Hollywood Studios
A detailed discussion of the future of Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
18:3216/08/2024
DHI 275 - The Future of The Magic Kingdom
A detailed discussion of what's coming to The Magic Kingdom in the next five or six years. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
27:4415/08/2024
DHI 274 - The Future of Animal Kingdom
A detailed discussion of what's coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom in the next three years. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCNH4T348ag&t Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
28:5013/08/2024
DHI 273 - D23 2024 - Why It Matters This Year
The business pressures facing the Disney Company that will shape the D23 event this year. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
35:3908/08/2024
DHI 272 - Strange Stories of Disney History - Volume Three
The story of how a retired Rear Admiral, who used to build aircraft carriers for the Navy, nearly brought swamp-style airboats to Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
42:4305/08/2024
DHI 272 - Strange Stories of Disney History - Volume Two
The story of the most infamous memo in the history of the Disney Company. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
43:2729/07/2024
DHI 271 - Strange Stories of Disney History - Volume One
Three Disney Legends, a nuclear mishap, and the Arctic Circle - a lost story of vintage Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
43:1322/07/2024
DHI 270 - The Disney Update - July 2024
In this update, we cover: - Disney Theatrical, with Inside Out 2 and Deadpool 3 - Troubles with Streaming - Dreams that Soar at Disney Springs - A Roundup of Changes to the Disney Parks Link to Disney Summer Update Video: youtu.be/rpRLfuZM9dI?si=Gg7BzrzCEyWROs0q Link to Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
45:0715/07/2024
DHI 269 - Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Design highlights, ride strategies, and the problems. Everything you need to know about Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
45:2208/07/2024
DHI 268 - The Disney Update - The Ins-and-Outs of Lightning Lane 2.0
Goodbye Genie+. Here are the ins-and-outs of the just announced Lightning Lane 2.0 project, as well as what its announcement reveals about the state of the Florida resort. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
39:2401/07/2024
DHI 267 - The Disney Update - June 2024
Our monthly update for the Disney Company - June 2024 In this episode: - The Transformative Success of Inside Out 2 - New Projects at Disney World - A Tribute to Richard Sherman Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
47:4724/06/2024
DHI 266 - The History of Fantasmic - Part Four
The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Four Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
32:2217/06/2024
DHI 265 - The History of Fantasmic - Part Three
The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
29:1410/06/2024
DHI 264 - The History of Fantasmic - Part Two
The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
36:3503/06/2024
DHI 263 - The History of Fantasmic - Part One
The history of Fantasmic, including a full description of the never-built river show designed for Disneyland and based on the Haunted Mansion. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
41:2627/05/2024
DHI 262 - Before the Birds Sang Words with Ken Bruce
The story of Walt Disney and the Enchanted Tiki Room, with author Ken Bruce. Link to Amazon for BEFORE THE BIRDS SANG WORDS by Ken Bruce - https://amzn.to/3WQ9vWy Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
01:08:4320/05/2024
DHI 261- The Disney Update - May 2024
Our monthly update for the Disney Company - May 2024 In this episode: - Disneyland Forward - 1900 Park Fare Reopens - Problems with Sassagoula Boats - Preparation for Drone Show at Disney Springs - Discounts at EET - Opening Date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure - Smellephants on Parade Opens Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
49:5313/05/2024
DHI 260 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Ten
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Ten - The End of the Story. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
39:5106/05/2024
DHI 259 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Nine
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Nine - The Premiere of Darby O'Gill. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
32:4429/04/2024
DHI 258 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Eight
Episode Description: The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Eight - Finishing and Promoting Darby O'Gill. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
32:5622/04/2024
DHI 257 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Seven
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Seven - The filming of Darby O'Gill. DHI Video: Construction Update for Disney World and Disneyland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-jo1vIYD4Q&t=1s Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
38:1115/04/2024
DHI 256 - The Disney Update - April 2024 - Part Two
Our monthly update for the Disney Company - April 2024 - Part Two In this episode: * An Avatar Land comes to Disneyland * Disneyland Forward * Beyond Big Thunder Begins * The Battle for the Disney Board * New Directions at Marvel Studios Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
42:2908/04/2024
DHI 255 - The Disney Update - April 2024 - Disney World Is About To Expand
Our monthly update for the Disney Company - April 2024 In this episode, stories that point to the coming expansion of Disney World: * A settlement clears the way for Disney to work with the State of Florida * Permits reveal large work about to start at Animal Kingdom * And the battle for the Disney board Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Contact: www.toddjamespierce.com
54:3401/04/2024
DHI 254 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Six
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Six - Spin and Marty and Darby O'Gill. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
34:1625/03/2024
DHI 253 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Five
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Five - Don Quixote and The Great Locomotive Chase. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
36:0418/03/2024
DHI 252 - The Disney Update - March 2024
Episode Description: Our monthly update for the Disney Company, which includes stories about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Disneyland Forward, changes to EPCOT, seasonal displays around the Florida Resort, and more. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Video Essay on Tiana's Bayou Adventure Construction: https://youtu.be/BHJru8toca4?si=XWYNqHhT9vSWSkJ- Video Essay on New Seasonal Changes to Disney World: https://youtu.be/LvXNF4DICmU?si=kjKS2rwwLaxQGaNW Video Landing Page: dhipodcast.com
43:4411/03/2024
DHI 251 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Four
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Four - The Sword and the Rose. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
38:4104/03/2024
DHI 250 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Three
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Three - Robin Hood. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
37:2126/02/2024
DHI 249 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Two
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Two - Treasure Island. If you watch Treasure Island, let me know what you think. You can find me either through www.toddjamespierce.com Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
38:0419/02/2024
DHI 248 - The Disney Update - February 2024
Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Value of Disney - Moana 2 and the Reframing of Disney+ - The Path Forward for ESPN - Disney Looks Again to Gaming - The Battle for Reedy Creek - Epic Universe Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
49:2812/02/2024
DHI 247 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part One
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
34:5205/02/2024
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Five
The conclusion to our story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Five. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
45:4529/01/2024
DHI 246 - The Disney Update - Late January
Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Struggle to Control the Disney Board - The Battle for Reedy Creek - Goodbye, Country Bear Jamboree - The Hatbox Ghost in Florida - The Disney Dining Plan Returns to Disney World Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
58:1922/01/2024