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The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Four
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Four. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
32:1815/01/2024
DHI 245 - The Disney Update - January 2024 - Part Two
Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Struggle to Control the Disney Board - Discounts and Other Problems at Disney World - Magic Keys Sales at Disneyland and the Best Time to Visit - The Battle for Reedy Creek Moves into 2024 - The Art and Meaning of Luminous Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
01:05:1708/01/2024
DHI 244 - The Disney Update - January 2024
Our big update to start out 2024: an exploration of the challenges that the Disney Company will face in the New Year. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
42:5601/01/2024
DHI 242 - The Disney Update - December 2023
Our monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. In this episode: The Passing of Dick Nunis, New Attraction in Adventureland, New Restaurant at Pixar Place, and an Interview with ex-Imagineer Eddie Sotto on his new passion project involving the music of Space Mountain. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
50:0418/12/2023
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Three
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
32:0611/12/2023
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Two
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
37:1704/12/2023
DHI 241 - The Saga of Jollywood Nights
Jollywood Nights - Trouble at Hollywood Studios. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
56:2727/11/2023
DHI 240 - The Disney Update - November 2023
Our monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. In this episode: The Future of the Disney Company, Trouble at Marvel, and News from the California Resort. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
54:3213/11/2023
DHI 239 - The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-One
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-One. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
35:4606/11/2023
The Story of Disney and Halloween
The story of how Disney changed Halloween and how Halloween changed Disney. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
45:3530/10/2023
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
31:3323/10/2023
DHI 238 - The Disney Update - October 2023 - Part Two
Our monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. In this episode: Trouble at the Disney Company, Price Increases at the Parks, and the Future of Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
01:00:1016/10/2023
DHI 237 - The Disney Update - October 2023 - Part One
Our monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com DHI Podcast Blog: https://www.toddjamespierce.com/post/guide-to-journey-of-water-at-epcot
45:3209/10/2023
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Nineteen
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Nineteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
32:3102/10/2023
DHI 236 - Ward Kimball and the Making of Snow White
The making of Snow White, as experienced by Disney animator, Ward Kimball. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
53:1025/09/2023
DHI 235 - Walt In His Own Words: The Making of Snow White
The story of Walt as he works toward his first animated feature, as told (partially) by Walt. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
42:3218/09/2023
DHI 234 - The Disney Update - The Future of Disney World
Our monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. Part Three - The Future of Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
49:0711/09/2023
DHI 233 - The Disney Update - September 2023 - Part Two
Our monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. Part Two - California. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
52:2007/09/2023
DHI 232 - The Disney Update - September 2023 - Part One
Our monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. Part One - Florida. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
47:4604/09/2023
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Eighteen
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Eighteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
42:4328/08/2023
DHI 231 - Walt In HIs Own Words: The Early 1930s
The story of Walt in the early 1930s, as told (partially) by Walt. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
41:2321/08/2023
DHI Travel Guide - Dining at Disney Springs
Part of the DHI Travel Guide to Walt Disney World - Dining at Disney Springs. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
36:0914/08/2023
DHI 230 - The Disney Update - August 2023 - Part Two
Our monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
50:1011/08/2023
DHI 229 - The Disney Update - August 2023 - Part One
Updates on the Disney resorts in California and Florida that explore all of the changes that are happening there. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
52:4707/08/2023
DHI 228 - What Theme Parks Give Us - Vol. 2
How theme parks are engineered to engage our emotions and elevate our mood. Volume Two. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
41:2231/07/2023
DHI 227 - What Theme Parks Give Us - Vol. One
How theme parks are engineered to engage our emotions and elevate our mood. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
42:0324/07/2023
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Seventeen
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Seventeen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
37:2316/07/2023
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Sixteen
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Sixteen. Bandcamp subscription: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
35:0810/07/2023
DHI 226 - The Disney Update - July 2023
Our monthly news and analysis update. Another wave of changes to Genie+. Trouble at every major division of the Disney Company. And changes to the California Resort, including a review of Rogers: The Musical. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
57:2303/07/2023
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Fifteen
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Fifteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
35:5726/06/2023
DHI 225 - The Legendary Rolly Crump - Part Four
Stories from never-before-released interviews with Rolly Crump--about the Haunted Mansion, It's a Small World at Disneyland, and his final months with Walt. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
42:0819/06/2023
Winsor McCay & Walt Disney and the Origins of American Animation
The story of a dinosaur animated in 1914 that inspired a generation of Disney artists. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
51:3715/06/2023
DHI 224 - The Disney Update - June 2023 - Part Two
A range of stories from across the Disney Company: an intriguing new partnership between Disney and Apple; why the Galactic Starcruiser closed; and new dining at Disneyland and Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
01:01:2712/06/2023
DHI 223 - The Disney Update - June 2023
Three stories. The Ins-and-Outs of the revamped Dining Plan in Florida. Trouble at Pixar. Tiana's Bayou Adventure--where things wtand now. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
48:2605/06/2023
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Fourteen
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Fourteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
36:3229/05/2023
DHI 222 - The Legendary Rolly Crump - Part Three
Stories from never-before-released interviews with Rolly Crump--about Imagineering, the Haunted Mansion, It's a Small World, and Walt. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
34:0422/05/2023
DHI 221 - The Disney Update - May 2023 - Part Two
Troubles at Disney+. What really happened with Murphy, the Fantasmic Dragon. And large changes coming to Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
54:1915/05/2023
DHI 220 - The Disney Update - May 2023
A detailed look at the saga of Reedy Creek and what it means for the future of the Disney Resort in Florida. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
49:2207/05/2023
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Thirteen
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Thirteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
36:0101/05/2023
DHI 219 - The Legendary Rolly Crump - Part Two
Stories from never-before-released interviews with Rolly Crump--about Imagineering, the Haunted Mansion, the World's Fair, and Walt. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
36:4424/04/2023
DHI 218 - The Disney Update - April 2023 - Part Two
The Restructuring of Imagineering, Changes and Upgrades at Disneyland, a New Ride and Restaurant at Disney World, and a Short Update to Reedy Creek. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
58:5817/04/2023
DHI 217 - The Disney Update - April 2023
The ongoing battle between The Disney Company and the State of Florida--and what it means for the future of Walt Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
36:3110/04/2023
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twelve
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twelve. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
37:0303/04/2023
DHI 216 - True-Life Adventures with Didier Ghez
Walt Disney and his road to The True-Life Adventures, with author Didier Ghez. Amazon link to Didier Ghez's Book (The Origins of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures): https://amzn.to/40dIMSG Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
01:02:3527/03/2023
DHI 215 - The Legendary Rolly Crump - Part One
Stories from a never-before-released interview with Rolly Crump--about animation, Walt, and even the Haunted Mansion. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
36:3820/03/2023
DHI 214 - Walt - In His Own Words: The Early Years
The story of Walt's early years and the creation of Mickey Mouse, as told (largely) by Walt. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
43:2513/03/2023
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Eleven
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Eleven. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
45:3706/03/2023
DHI 213 - The Future of Disneyland
Three stories about the future of Disneyland, with an eye toward how the resort is creating an identity for itself different than typical "Disney Parks." Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
47:0927/02/2023
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Ten
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Ten. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
39:1920/02/2023
DHI 212 - The Disney Update - February 2023
Battle for the Disney Board, Florida Comes for Reedy Creek, Changes at Disney World, and The Most Compelling Earnings Call in Years. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
01:10:2313/02/2023