Disney History Institute Podcast

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Nine. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Eight. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Seven. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Six. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - What does a Paramount purchase of Warner Brothers mean for Disney? - The odd trend of guests getting naked at Disney and Universal - Update on the Coco boat ride at DCA Bandcamp Subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - Trouble for Star Wars - Is Thanos returning both to Disney Parks and the MCU films? - Mapping out the Future of Avatar Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Five. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Bob Iger picks a successor (again!). Why this time should be different! Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Four. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - How Zootopia's Success Will Change Disney - Troubles at Imagineering - Galaxy's Edge 2.0 Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Disney Parks were build with the goal of immersion--but in today's modern world, with smart phones everywhere, is immersion now dead? (Part Two) Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Disney Parks were build with the goal of immersion--but in today's modern world, with smart phones everywhere, is immersion now dead? Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Diane Disney Miller recalls Christmas with her father, Walt Disney. Disney 2025 Year-in-Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b0fsgTJMDg Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

How Mickey Mouse became a Christmas ambassador in the 1930s. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Changes to the film and streaming market--and how these changes will affect Disney. Making Mary Poppins Dates: Burbank - Dec 18 - https://burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592 Walt's Barn - Dec 21 - https://www.instagram.com/p/DSGOw5Xkx5l/?img_index=2 Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - Zootopia 2 and the Changing Cultural Landscape of Disney Films - The Difficulties of Planning for America's 250th Inside a Theme Park - A Wave of Opening Date and Timeline Announcements for Disney World - And More Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Links to live events: Books and Books - Coral Gables (Miami) - Dec 7. https://shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce Orlando - December 13. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-todd-james-pierce-tickets-1976246325960

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - * Rapunzel edges into the space once occupied by Snow White - * A surprise appearance of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln - * Avenger's Campus absorbs lessons from Galaxy's Edge - * The future of Disney animatronics with AI >> Upcoming In-Person Events Book Soup - Los Angeles - Dec 1. https://booksoup.com/event/2025-12-01/todd-james-pierce Books and Books - Coral Gables (Miami) - Dec 7. https://shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce Orlando - December 13. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-todd-james-pierce-tickets-1976246325960 >> Order Making Mary Poppins Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR >> Bandcamp Subscriptions Support the podcast and get access to hundreds of episodes: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Our monthly news and analysis episode. In this Update: - Possible changes to the Tiki Room - Surge pricing on tickets - An unusual new store at Disney Springs - A new attraction opens at Animal Kingdom - and more Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins (book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR Event Links: December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Link: booksoup.com/events/2025/12 December 7 – Miami – Books and Books - shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins (book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR Event Links: Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-making-mary-poppins-tickets-1804363683349 December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Link: booksoup.com/events/2025/12 December 7 – Miami – Books and Books - shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce December 18 – Burbank – Burbank Public Library – Link: burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-One. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins (book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR Event Links: Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-making-mary-poppins-tickets-1804363683349 December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Link: booksoup.com/events/2025/12 December 7 – Miami – Books and Books - shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce December 18 – Burbank – Burbank Public Library – Link: burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins (book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR Event Links: Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-making-mary-poppins-tickets-1804363683349 December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Link: https://booksoup.com/events/2025/12 December 7 – Miami – Books and Books - https://shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce December 18 – Burbank – Burbank Public Library – Link: https://burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592

Tyrus Wong was the artist who shaped the environmental presentation of Bambi, relying on the influence of Chinese traditions in painting. A reading from a biography of his life, Background Artist, and a discussion with its author, Karen Fang Link to Karen Fang's book on Tyrus Wong: https://amzn.to/4qp2wjX Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

In the late 1960s, those who worked with Walt wrote down memories of their time with him--memories that were mostly forgotten until now. Volume Three. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins (pre-order book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

Our monthly news magazine focused on the Disney Company. In this episode: - Updates to Frozen Ever After at EPCOT - Opening Timeline for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster with The Muppets - Updates on Rivers of America Construction - Updates on Zootopia: Better Zoogether - Permit Updates for Disneyland Forward - Price Increases at the Parks (and Ways to Save) - And More Bandcamp subscription: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Our monthly news magazine focused on the Disney Company. In this episode: - Unusual trademark battles over Mickey Mouse - How the Jimmy Kimmel Live issue changed the near future of the Disney Company - Disney food programs to help those in need Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Nineteen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eighteen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Seventeen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

Looking to add something new to your next trip to Disney World? We explore a trio of unique experiences now available at the Florida resort. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

The news from Destination D. And what it means for the future of the Disney Company. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

In the late 1960s, those who worked with Walt wrote down memories of their time with him--memories that were mostly forgotten until now. Volume Two. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins (pre-order book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

Episode Description: The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Sixteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Links to the book, Making Mary Poppins Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Fifteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Our monthly news update. In this episode: - Going to school at Disney World - Trouble at Disney+ - More on Starlight at the Magic Kingdom - Nostalgia design at Disney World - Test Track 3.0 - Geo-82 - And More Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Our monthly news update continues. In this episode: - Starlight premieres at the Magic Kingdom - Animation Tour returns to Hollywood Studios - Battle over the Mickey Mouse trademark - The closing of Rivers of America - Trouble for theatrical releases - Disney turns to nostalgia to sell the Florida Resort - And More Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Walt, as an animatronic, comes to Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

A discussion with Stan Freese about his memoir: Music, Mayhem and the Mouse.

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Fourteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Thirteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

In the late 1960s, those who worked with Walt wrote down memories of their time with him--memories that were mostly forgotten until now. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

How does Walt Disney Productions move forward after the death of Walt? A reading from After Disney by Neil O'Brien, and a discussion with the author. Link to After Disney on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SUqrbn Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Updates on construction projects at the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney's California Adventure. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

This week we have a set of stories focused on the battle between Disney and Universal in Florida: - Opening Crowds at Epic Universe - Two new shows at Disney's Hollywood Studios - Two new shows at Epic Universe - And More Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com