Disney History Institute Podcast
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DHI 320 - The Disney Update - Oct 2025 - Part One
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 Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Nineteen
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 Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eighteen
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 Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Seventeen
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
AGD 14 - Bottles and Glasses Everywhere
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
DHI 319 - The News from Destination D
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
DHI 318 - Memories of Walt - Vol. Two
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
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Sixteen
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 Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Fifteen
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
DHI 317 - The Disney Update - August 2025
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
DHI 316 - The Disney Update - July 2025 - Part Two
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
DHI 315 - The Disney Update - July 2025
Walt, as an animatronic, comes to Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 314 - Music, Mayhem, and the Mouse with Stan Freese
A discussion with Stan Freese about his memoir: Music, Mayhem and the Mouse.
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Fourteen
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 Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Thirteen
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Thirteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 313 - Memories of Walt - Vol. 1
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
DHI 312 - After Disney with Neil O'Brien
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
DHI 311 - The Disney Update - June 2025 - Part Two
Updates on construction projects at the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney's California Adventure. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 310 - The Disney Update - June 2025
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
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twelve
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twelve. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eleven
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eleven. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 309 - Epic Universe - Part Two
What works well at Epic, what needs work, and how this park changes the power dynamic between Disney and Universal in Florida? Part Two Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 308 - Disneyland Abu Dhabi
Disney plans to open a park in Abu Dhabi. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 307 - Epic Universe
What works well at Epic, what needs work, and how this park changes the power dynamic between Disney and Universal in Florida? Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 306 - The Disney Update - April 2025 - Part Two
This week we have a half dozen stories about the Disney parks, films, streaming and more, including: - The State of the Company - Bob Iger's Vision for Disney+ - New Attractions – And Delays - Discounting the Magic Kingdom - Disney Films – What's Working and What's Not - And More Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 305 - The Disney Update - April 2025 - Part One
The competition between Disney and Universal heats up again. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 304 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Six
The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Six.
DHI 303 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Five
The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Five. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 302 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Four
The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Four. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 301 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Three
The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 300 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Two
The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 299 - The Disney Update - March 2025
In this update, we cover: New details about the Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom Big reveals about the Door Coaster and more at Hollywood Studios Problems with new theatrical films And more Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 298 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks - Part One
The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part One. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Ten
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Ten. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Nine
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Nine. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 297 - Disney Mid-Week Update
After months of delay, Disney has state approval to fill in Rivers of America at the Magic Kingdom. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 296 - The State of the Disney Company - 2025
An in-depth look at what is working, what needs to be fixed, and where the Disney Company is going in the near future: from streaming to theatrical releases to the cruise line to the parks. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 295 - The Disney Update - February 2025 - Part Two
In this update, we cover: - Recent changes to the Haunted Mansion - Construction updates for Disneyland and Disney World - The new dining scene at Downtown Disney - And more Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 294 - The Disney Update- February 2025 - Part One
In this update, we cover: - The wildfires impact on Disney in California - Construction changes and updates to Disney World - Quiet new changes at EPCOT and Fort Wilderness - And more Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eight
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eight. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Seven
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Seven. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 293 - Ward Kimball and the Disney Strike
Ward Kimball and the infamous Disney animators strike of 1941. Link to Red Cross Disaster Releif Fund - https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/ Bandcamp Subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Six
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Six. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Walt's Last New Year's (2024)
The story of Walt Disney and the 1966 Tournament of Roses Parade. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 292 - The Holiday Lights of Fort Wilderness
The early history of holiday displays at the Fort, along with a discussion of this year's lights. Disney Video Update Winter 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7HTuTN_A2M Bandcamp Subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Gingerbread Houses at Walt Disney World - 2024
The story of how a culinary sense of competition eventually produced one of the most iconic gingerbread houses in the world. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 291 - The Disney Update - Holiday Edition 2024
In this episode: The Opening of the New Polynesian Tower Rivers of Americas Construction Update Bluey at Disneyland and Disney World Holiday Parties at Disney World Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Disney World's First Christmas
The story of Disney World's First Christmas in 1971. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Five
he story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Five. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Disneyland's First Christmas (2024)
The story of Disneyland's first Christmas in 1955. Link to Disneyland's First Christmas video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLt3XdZ_LTs Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com