Notably Disney

Author Dave Bossert (also known as David A. Bossert) is a legendary modern figure in the world of Disney animation and books. He joined the company during the nascence of the Disney Renaissance, working on projects like The Black Cauldron and The Great Mouse Detective in effects animation, to eventually becoming a visual effects supervisor for Fantasia 2000. Over recent years Dave has translated his expertise and life experiences in working with and for the Mouse into a career as an author. He has written a number of popular titles over recent years, including Oswald the Lucky Rabbit: The Search for the Lost Cartoons and Dali & Disney: Destino. On this second of two consecutive episodes of Notably Disney, Dave joins Brett Nachman to talk about some of his most significant work. This episode centers on the development of Fantasia 2000, a production long in development and driven by Roy E. Disney, Dave's longtime friend and colleague. Dave details the challenges and opportunities in creating the visual effects for the animated IMAX spectacular. Additionally, Dave shares insights behind some other shorts and projects he has been involved with over recent years, as well as what endeavors are on the horizon. Check out Dave's work on his website (DavidBossert.com) and follow him on various social media platforms, including Instagram (dave_bossert) and YouTube. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Author Dave Bossert (also known as David A. Bossert) is a legendary modern figure in the world of Disney animation and books. He joined the company during the nascence of the Disney Renaissance, working on projects like The Black Cauldron and The Great Mouse Detective in effects animation, to eventually becoming a visual effects supervisor for Fantasia 2000. Over recent years Dave has translated his expertise and life experiences in working with and for the Mouse into a career as an author. He has written a number of popular titles over recent years, including Oswald the Lucky Rabbit: The Search for the Lost Cartoons and Dali & Disney: Destino. On this first of two consecutive episodes of Notably Disney, Dave joins Brett Nachman to talk about some of his most significant work. This episode centers on chronicling his relationship with Roy E. Disney, the center of his first book, entitled Remembering Roy E. Disney: Memories and Photos of a Storied Life. Reflecting on Roy's life just over a decade after his passing, Dave shares working with and learning from Walt's nephew, a game-changer in Disney animation. Check out Dave's work on his website (DavidBossert.com) and follow him on various social media platforms, including Instagram (dave_bossert) and YouTube. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Journey to a galaxy far, far away on Notably Disney as Star Wars connoisseur Trent Vactor joins Brett Nachman in discussing the John Williams score for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The two discuss their interpretations of the last installment of the Skywalker saga before diving into the Oscar-nominated score. Follow Trent Vactor on Twitter (@Vactor) and Instagram (@Vactor). Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

If you have watched The Imagineering Story six-part documentary series on Disney+, produced by the fantastic Leslie Iwerks, then you are already familiar with the stirring score by Jeff Kryka. Jeff is a well-regarded orchestrator and composer who has worked on a number of Disney film projects, including Incredibles 2, Coco, Tomorrowland and John Carter, among others. In The Imagineering Story, Jeff develops an amazing and pulsating score that reflects the ingenuity of Disney's dream-makers. On this episode of Notably Disney, Jeff chats with Brett Nachman about his musical career, work with Michael Giacchino on major Hollywood productions, and developing several hours of the score for The Imagineering Story. Along the way Jeff imparts insights about the role of an orchestrator, capturing the emotion of the visuals in creating an original composition, and how all of the individuals on the team come together to develop magical music. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Check out Jeff's work on his personal website.

Author Christopher Merritt has been a Disney Imagineer since 1996, and most recently co-wrote Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks with Pete Docter (Director, Monsters, Inc., Up, Inside Out). On this episode of Notably Disney, Chris discusses with Brett Nachman the process of developing a massive, two-volume set of books about Marc's life once he became a Disney Imagineer. Within this fantastic tome is hundreds of drawings, paintings and other pieces of art composed by Marc during his two-decade career with Walt Disney Imagineering. Each chapter covers a different attraction or concept, such as Pirates of the Caribbean and it's a small world. Chris shares the special relationship he shared with Marc and the mentorship he received from him as a budding animator. Also significantly, Chris talks about the major undertaking of translating decades of work into a one-of-a-kind book, and how it took a team of folks from Disney and beyond to gather the amazing material featured in the final product. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

2019 has represented a fantastic year for dozens of new Disney books. On this episode of Notably Disney, host Brett Nachman walks you through more than 40 titles that have been released by, or are centered on, The Walt Disney Company. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month. BOOKS COVERED GUESTS ON NOTABLY DISNEY Christopher Lucas: Top Disney: 100 Top Ten Lists of the Best of Disney, From the Man to the Mouse and Beyond (Episode 8) James Mason: Disney Connections & Collections: Volume One: Movies (Episode 13) Amy Osatinski: Disney Theatrical Productions: Producing Broadway Musicals the Disney Way (Episode 5) Ken Pellman and Lynn Barron: Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present (Episode 22; interviewed Lynn) Bob Sehligner and Len Testa: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2020 (Episode 14; interviewed Len) Aaron Wallace: The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom 2020 (Episode 25 and others) AUTOBIOGRAPHIES Julie Andrews, with Emma Walton Hamilton: Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years Jack Couffer: My Boss, Walt: Making the Disney Wildlife Shows Anthony Daniels: I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story Bob Gurr: Bob Gurr: Legendary Imagineer: Life and Times - Disney and Beyond Robert Iger: The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company Kevin Rafferty: Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career Marty Sklar: Travels with Figment: On the Road in Search of Disney Dreams BIOGRAPHIES Nathalia Holt: The Queens of Animation: The Untold Story of the Women Who Transformed the World of Disney and Made Cinematic History Don Iwerks: Walt Disney’s Ultimate Inventor: The Genius of Ub Iwerks (debuts Dec 10) Todd James Pierce: The Life and Times of Ward Kimball: Maverick of Disney Animation FILM & TELEVISION David Bossert: Oswald The Lucky Rabbit: The Search for the Lost Disney Cartoons (Revised Special Edition) Steven Clark & Rebecca Cline: The Walt Disney Studios: A Lot to Remember Didier Ghez: They Drew As They Pleased Vol 5: The Hidden Art of Disney’s Early Renaissance (The 1970s and 1980s) Jeff Kurtti: The Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between Ramin Setoodeh: Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story of The View THEME PARKS Andrew Kiste: Walt Disney and the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair: Great Moments David Koenig: The 55ers - The Pioneers Who Settled Disneyland Jim Korkis: Secret Stories of Extinct Disneyland: Memories of the Original Park Christopher Merritt and Pete Docter: Marc Davis In His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks Richard Snow: Disney's Land: Walt Disney and the Invention of the Amusement Park That Changed the World ART/MAKING OF (INSERT FILM) BOOKS Rob Bredow: Industrial Light & Magic Presents Making Solo: A Star Wars Story Josh Cooley: The Art of Toy Story 4 Leah Gallo: The Art and Making of Dumbo Michael Goldman: The Art and Making of The Lion King Jessica Julius: The Art of Frozen 2 Eleni Roussos: Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame: The Art of the Movie Eleni Roussos: Marvel’s Captain Marvel: The Art of the Movie Eleni Roussos: Spider-Man: Far From Home: The Art of the Movie Phil Szostak: The Art or Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Dec 20) Emily Zemler: The Art and Making of Aladdin MISCELLANEOUS Amy Croushorn: Entertaining with Disney: Exceptional Events from Mickey Mouse to Moana Jim Korkis: Disney Never Lands: Things Disney Never Made Bruce Steele: One Day At Disney: Meet the People Who Make the Magic Across the Globe

You have heard Valerie Vigoda's tunes across Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and even in film, and now is your chance to learn about her as the songwriter. Vigoda and her collaborator Brendan Milburn, who has been featured in a previous episode of Notably Disney, crafted songs for the Tinker Bell films and stage shows in the Magic Kingdom, Disneyland and the Walt Disney Studios park in Paris. Perhaps most notably, Vigoda and Milburn wrote the songs for Toy Story: The Musical on Disney Cruise Line. On today's episode, Valerie takes us on her amazing journey from growing up in a musical household to touring with her band on the road, to eventually playing a role in developing musical productions around the United States. She is a gifted electric violinist and songwriter, relaying some hilarious stories and moving moments over her career. Check out Valerie's work on her website (valvigoda.com) and YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/ValerieVigoda). Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Music played in the intro and outro of the interview are rehearsal/demo recordings of "That's Why We're Here" and "The Claw" from Toy Story: The Musical.

Podcasters Len Testa, Courtney Guth and Emily McDermott brave a new set of questions on Disney music in film and the theme parks, in addition to Disney theme park quotes, in this second edition of Disney Tunes and Quotes Trivia! We cover the gamut of Disney songs and reveal some fun facts along the way, as well as recall some hilarious and heartfelt quotes from Disney attractions, past and present. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] Find Len on TouringPlans.com or email him at [email protected]. Hear him each week on the Disney Dish Podcast with Jim Hill. Be sure to check out Emily and Courtney on the Book of the Mouse Club podcast on iTunes and wherever you listen to podcasts. Email is [email protected] The podcast website is https://bookofthemouseclub.libsyn.com/ Also make sure you follow Book of the Mouse Club on Twitter, as well as each of the hosts on Instagram: Courtney (@greatguthsby) and Emily (@emily_mickde). New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Author and podcaster Aaron Wallace returns to conclude the Notably Disney series of episodes on Epcot Essentials. In this episode, we veer off the beaten path by not exploring the music or books of the park, but rather the future of Epcot more generally. Based on new information we gleaned from D23 Expo, we talk about everything from the new attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, to new films like Awesome Planet and Canada: Far and Wide. We also discuss the renovations coming to major sections of the park, including Future World's dissolution into three new neighborhoods. Get in contact with Aaron Wallace by following him on Twitter (@aaronwallace), Instagram (@aaronhwallace), and on his website www.aaronwallaceonline.com. His books, including The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Epcot, can be ordered on his website and Amazon Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney typically debut on the first and third Tuesday each month; in October 2019, new episodes premiere each Tuesday!

Songwriter Brendan Milburn is responsible for co-writing many tunes for The Walt Disney Company for more than a decade. Along with his musical partner Valerie Vigoda, Brendan co-wrote songs for Toy Story: The Musical, which ran on the Disney Wonder on Disney Cruise Line from 2008-2016. Their music has also entered the film space with the Tinker Bell movies and the Disney theme parks, including crowd-pleasing tunes heard in Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom. On this episode of Notably Disney, Brendan shares his musical journey and what led him and Valerie to create original music for Disney. Along the way Brendan shares how they channeled Randy Newman to develop new tunes for the Toy Story production at sea. He even unveils some secrets behind the Toy Story tunes that did not quite come to fruition. Check out Brendan's music on his website Brendan Is Making a Song a Week and YouTube Channel of the same name. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney debut every Tuesday in October 2019; typically new episodes debut on the first and third Tuesday each month.

Author and podcaster Aaron Wallace, host of On Main Street with Aaron Wallace (formerly known as Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod), joins me as we continue exploring Epcot with the Epcot Essentials series. On this episode, we highlight many of the books that have given great context to the history, evolution and behind-the-scenes perspectives of the community-turned-theme park. Aaron represents a valuable voice in this conversation as both a Disney expert and author on Epcot himself, having written The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Epcot! Among the books we discuss are the titles below. Walt Disney's Epcot Center (Richard Beard) The Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia (R.A. Pedersen) Walt Disney and the Promise of Progress City (Sam Gennawey) Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Walt Disney World (Chad Emerson) Since the World Began (Jeff Kurtti) Building a Dream: The Art of Disney Architecture (Beth Dunlop) Realityland (David Koenig) Walt Disney Imagineering: A Behind the Look at Making the Magic Real Marking the Millennium: The Celebration of a Lifetime at the Walt Disney World Resort The Imagineering Field Guide to Epcot Get in contact with Aaron Wallace by following him on Twitter (@aaronwallace), Instagram (@aaronhwallace), and on his website www.aaronwallaceonline.com. His books, including The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Epcot, can be ordered on his website and Amazon Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney typically debut on the first and third Tuesday each month; in October 2019, new episodes premiere each Tuesday!

This is a special edition of Notably Disney, in that we are experimenting with a new type of episode: staging a Disney tunes and quotes trivia game show! I welcome back some fantastic guests (Dr. Amy Osatinski, Aaron Wallace and Kyle Burbank) to engage in many rounds of trivia related to Disney music (including examining songs and lyrics), as well as quotes and tunes from the Disney theme parks. These authors are ready for the challenge! Are you? Get in contact with today's guests: Follow Dr. Amy Osatinski on Twitter (@TheTheatreDr). Reach Aaron Wallace by following him on Twitter (@aaronwallace), Instagram (@aaronhwallace), and on his website www.aaronwallaceonline.com. Follow Kyle on Twitter (@kyleburbank), check out some of his writing on LaughingPlace.com, and follow Laughing Place on Twitter (@laughing_place). Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney typically debut on the first and third Tuesday each month; in October 2019, new episodes premiere each Tuesday!

On this episode of Notably Disney - a new series that celebrates Epcot Essentials, or the pieces of Epcot that are most worth celebrating - we center on its music over nearly four decades. Who else to discuss Epcot Essentials than Aaron Wallace, author of The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Epcot and podcaster best known for the Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Pod podcast (now called On Main Street)? He joins Brett as the two discuss the songs and scores from Epcot's past and present. Along the way they celebrate the work of composers like Bruce Broughton and Buddy Baker, noting tunes from extinct attractions like World of Motion and enduring favorites like Spaceship Earth. Get in contact with Aaron Wallace by following him on Twitter (@aaronwallace), Instagram (@aaronhwallace), and on his website www.aaronwallaceonline.com. His books, including The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Epcot, can be ordered on his website and Amazon Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney typically debut on the first and third Tuesday each month; in October 2019, new episodes premiere each Tuesday!

Ever wonder what it is like to work as a custodial Cast Member? Lynn Barron, co-author of the Cleaning the Kingdom books, as well as co-host of The Sweep Spot podcast, sheds some light on what this role entails on this episode of Notably Disney. He discusses what's new and exciting in the second edition of the Cleaning the Kingdom book series, as well as relays some of his own experiences in working at Disneyland. Check out The Sweep Spot website to check out the podcast, as well as purchase the Cleaning the Kingdom books. You can also find Lynn on Twitter (@Lynnsweepspot), as well as The Sweep Spot on Facebook. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, leave a rating and review, and send your feedback to [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney typically debut on the first and third Tuesday each month; in September 2019, new episodes premiere each Tuesday!

On this episode of Notably Disney, we head off to a galaxy far, far away and examine the new book Star Wars After Lucas: A Critical Guide to the Future of the Galaxy by podcaster and author Dr. Dan Golding. Dan is also a senior lecturer in Media and Communication at Swinburne University. He explains how he crafted this book that unravels not only a brief history of the entire franchise, but also how Disney's influence upon acquiring Lucasfilm has changed the evolution of Star Wars. In particular, Dan hones in on The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, Rogue One and Rebels. Following the interview, Brett provides his take on D23 Expo 2019, including the programming related to Disney on Broadway, Disney Publishing Worldwide and other music- and book-related content. To get in touch with Dan, follow him on Twitter (@dangolding) and be sure to listen to Dan discuss film scores on The Art of the Score podcast and Screen Sounds. Visit Dan's website for more compelling content, too. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney typically debut on the first and third Tuesday each month; in September 2019, new episodes premiere each Tuesday!

Our D23 Expo 2019 recap continues on Notably Disney with an additional set of perspectives. First up is a conversation with musician Matt Grinke, who leads The Happiest Big Band on Earth, based out of Vancouver and plays various renditions of Disney songs. He discusses what it was like to meet many talented performers, including Randy Newman (Toy Story, The Princess and the Frog) and Auli'i Cravalho (Moana), and catch some amazing presentations like The Music and Sounds of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Later, his brother Joel Grinke, a creative technologist, comes onto Notably Disney to share his perceptions of some of the music- and book-related presentations, as well as how the Expo has evolved over the past several iterations that he has attended. He also relays thoughts of some of the various Disney Imagineering panels. If you would like to contact Matt Grinke, check out his website (MattGrinke.com) and check out videos of The Happiest Big Band on Earth on YouTube. To reach out to Joel Grinke, follow him on Twitter (@joelgrinke) and Instagram (@joelgrinke). Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney typically debut on the first and third Tuesday each month; in September 2019, new episodes premiere each Tuesday!

Though the D23 Expo 2019 has now conclude, a flurry of perspectives about the official Disney fan event are emerging. Among the individuals who lend valuable insights are writer and YouTube personality Mr. DAPs from DAPS Magic, as well as author Kyle Burbank of The E-Ticket Life and LaughingPlace.com. Mr. DAPs discusses much of the cool programming at D23 Expo he was able to attend, whereas Kyle sheds light on what it is like to be a vendor in the Emporium! Check out Mr. DAPs on social media. Visit the DAPS Magic website and YouTube channel for great Disney news and content, and follow Mr. DAPs on Twitter (@mrdaps), Instagram (@mrdaps) and Facebook. DAPS Magic also produces the Geeks Corner podcast. To get a copy of The E-Ticket Life by Kyle Burbank, find it on Amazon. Follow Kyle on Twitter @kyleburbank, check out some of his writing on LaughingPlace.com, and follow Laughing Place on Twitter @laughing_place. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney typically debut on the first and third Tuesday each month; in September 2019, new episodes premiere each Tuesday!

Welcome back to Notably Disney. There are five more emotional categories to explore in this second part of our examination of Emotional Walt Disney World music. Matt Parrish, co-host of WEDway Radio and the Thirty20Eight podcasts, returns as we highlight evocative tunes, including the saddest and most calming pieces of music. Spoiler alert: we are in agreement for both categories! We also focus on awe-inspiring, joyful, and most missed (extinct) songs/scores. Check out Matt's podcasting content, including 10 seasons of content of WEDway Radio centered on Walt Disney World, and the Thirty20Eight, which covers Disney history and Disney listory. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday each month.

Does listening to particular songs or scores from the Walt Disney World Resort evoke specific emotions? Well then, this episode is for you. Matt Parrish from the WEDway Radio and Thirty20Eight podcasts joins me as we begin our discussion of the tunes that give us the feels. From the hilarity of the Country Bear Jamboree and It's Tough to Be a Bug, to the triumphant scores from Soarin' Around the World and Fantasmic, we cover the gamut of emotions. This is the first of a two-part edition of Notably Disney. Check out Matt's podcasting content, including 10 seasons of content of WEDway Radio centered on Walt Disney World, and the Thirty20Eight, which covers Disney history and Disney listory. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] This August we're featuring a new episode of Notably Disney every Tuesday. New episodes of the podcast regularly debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

The world-famous Jungle Cruise has hosted many exciting expeditions for more than six decades, and one author has traversed these waters, both as a skipper and an authority on the history of the attraction. Dr. David John Marley is a lecturer in history at California State Fullerton and the author of the Skipper Stories book series. He joins Notably Disney to talk about some of the attraction's fun facts, legendary tales, and his own experiences as a former skipper. He also discusses some of his forthcoming Jungle Cruise-related writing endeavors. Follow David on Instagram, Etsy, and Facebook and pick up his books on Amazon. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] This August we're featuring a new episode of Notably Disney every Tuesday. New episodes of the podcast regularly debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

D23 Expo 2019 is just around the corner, and D23's very own Jeffrey Epstein joins us on Notably Disney to provide a preview of the exciting programming in store, from the concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of Disney on Broadway, to presentations commemorating new books by Disney Imagineers like Kevin Rafferty and the late Marty Sklar. Jeffrey also offers tips on how to best plan for D23 Expo. Following the interview, Brett relays specific information on all of the music-focused and book-related events at D23 Expo, as well as some of the performances taking place and books available for purchase. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] To follow D23 on social media, check out Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as the latest D23 Expo updates on the D23 website. New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

You know him as the co-host of Disney Dish with Jim Hill, one of the original personalities behind WDW Today, the man behind TouringPlans.com, and the co-author of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. On this episode of Notably Disney, none other than Len Testa joins me to discuss the new The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2020. This special bonus episode of Notably Disney highlights all that you can expect from this latest edition of the hit travel book, including changes in the structure, new content on recent additions to Walt Disney World (including Epcot live entertainment and Toy Story Land), and what will soon debut at the resort (e.g., Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, the Disney Skyliner). Len brings his trademark humor, wit, and wealth of knowledge to Notably Disney, including a lively dialogue with host Brett Nachman on how the Disney theme parks have begun to lose their unique identities and themes. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] To purchase a copy of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, visit your local bookstore or buy it on Amazon. Find Len on TouringPlans.com or email him at [email protected]. Hear him each week on the Disney Dish Podcast with Jim Hill. New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Dr. James Mason, author of the new book series Disney Connections & Collections (published by Theme Park Press), joins Notably Disney to talk about the first volume centered on movies. James relays how his dissertation provided him with the foundation of exploring adult audiences' perceptions of and connections to Disney films, helping lead to the creation of this book that highlights nearly 400 Disney films. James discusses the monumental task of cataloguing information about all of these movies in the book, as well as the insights he learned about what adult audiences most enjoy (and take issue with) in Disney movies. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] Follow James on Twitter @JamesDoesDisney, and check out his website. Email James: [email protected] New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Composer Michael Giacchino is responsible for some of our favorite film scores of all time. In this second part of a two-part edition of Notably Disney, musician and film buff David Glantz returns to help me recognize Michael Giacchino's work for The Walt Disney Company. In this second installment, we cover his work for Marvel (Doctor Strange, Spider-Man: Homecoming), Star Wars (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) and Pixar (The Incredibles films, Ratatouille, Up, Cars 2, Inside Out, Coco). We also make note of some of his short film projects for Pixar, as well as list our five favorite Giacchino scores. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] Follow David on Twitter @tfpdrummer. New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

The Lion King celebrates its 25th anniversary this month. In honor of this occasion, and the forthcoming new iteration by Jon Favreau, this episode of Notably Disney highlights the music (songs by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice), including Hans Zimmer's Oscar-winning score. Joining me on this episode is Dr. Paul Cote, lecturer of English, at the University of Maryland. Paul also teaches classes on film, and his dissertation was called "Sonic Movie Memories: Sound, Childhood, and American Cinema." Follow Paul on Twitter @Paul_The_Cote Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Michael Giacchino is not only one of the most celebrated film composers of our day, but also has extended his talents to a variety of entertainment platforms, from television and video games, to the theme parks and other projects. Understandably, there is a wealth of content to cover. In this special first part of a two-part edition of Notably Disney, musician and film buff David Glantz joins me to honor the man behind the music. Recognizing Michael Giacchino's involvement in The Walt Disney Company for the past 25 years, we first note his work for television (Alias, Lost, Six Degrees), theme park work (Space Mountain, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue), and Disney-branded films (Sky High, John Carter, Tomorrowland, Zootopia). The second part will explore his scores for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Pixar films like The Incredibles and Inside Out. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Travel back in time to the 1964/1965 New York World's Fair with me as we cover both a music review of the fantastic CD box set called "Walt Disney and the 1964 New York World's Fair" and a review of "Yesterday's Tomorrow: Disney's Magical Mid-Century" by Don Hahn. I also make note of some worthy academic journal articles on Carousel of Progress and it's a small world that you can check out for free. See end of show notes. However, the main feature is an engaging discussion on the "Yesterday's Tomorrow" book with guests Courtney Guth and Emily McDermott, co-hosts of the Book of the Mouse Club podcast. We talk about a number of topics featured in the book, including Disney technology, Mineral King, Mary Blair, early Disneyland, Disney's foray into television, and, of course, the 1964 New York World's Fair. Be sure to check out the Book of the Mouse Club podcast on iTunes and wherever you listen to podcasts. Email is [email protected] The podcast website is https://bookofthemouseclub.libsyn.com/ Also make sure you follow Book of the Mouse Club on Twitter, as well as each of the hosts on Instagram: Courtney (@greatguthsby) and Emily (@emily_mickde). Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected] New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Journal articles: - "'There's a great big beautiful tomorrow': Historic memory and gender in Walt Disney's "Carousel of Progress" by Weiner, 1997 - "Expo afterlife: Corporate performance and capitalist futurity in the Carousel of Progress" by Cornfeld, 2017 - "Circumnavigation with a difference? Music, representation and the disney experience: It's a small, small world" by Nooshin, 2014

Did you grow up like me and find yourself creating Disney-related lists, or look up others' Disney lists? Well then do I have a book for you. This episode of Notably Disney features a book review of the new title "Top Disney: 100 Top Ten Lists of the Best of Disney, from the Man to the Mouse and Beyond," written by Christopher Lucas. This is a fantastic and fun read that will certainly prompt you to want to revisit some favorite Disney films and TV shows, as well as perhaps cause you to discover new finds in the Disney library. Chris then joins me on the show as I find out more about the roots of the book, how he researched the full library of Disney films and shorts, and the role of the late Dave Smith of the Walt Disney Archives in assisting him with this major endeavor. As you may imagine, Chris' familiarity with the history of Disney is quite impressive. Check out "Top Disney" on Amazon and visit Top Disney Blog (www.TopDisneyBlog.com) for even more lists and commentary. Chris and Top Disney Blog can be reached via email by [email protected]. Top Disney can also be found on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TopDisneyBook) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/TopDisney1). Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Let's get to the details of this soundtrack review in a snap! In this special bonus episode of Notably Disney, Brett reviews the soundtrack for the culmination of 11 years' worth of films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers: Endgame. The score, composed by Alan Silvestri, is some of his finest work in years. Brett deconstructs each of the tracks from the Hollywood Records release in this review. Among the standouts in Avengers: Endgame are "Becoming Whole Again," "In Plain Sight," "Whatever It Takes," "Portals," and "End of Main." Alan Silvestri, best known for his work for films like Back to the Future and Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, is responsible for many previous hits from the MCU, including Captain America: The First Avenger, Marvel's The Avengers, and last year's sensation Avengers: Infinity War. Notably Disney is the ultimate Disney podcast on music and books. This podcast provides critique, commentary, reviews, and insight into the past and present of all aspects of The Walt Disney Company as it pertains to songs, scores and writing. Featuring interviews with authors, social media personalities, historians, and other Disney fans, Notably Disney features conversations covering the wide gamut of Disney, from the theme parks and Broadway productions, to television and film. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Musician Chelsea Robson, known in the Disney community for co-hosting the Animation Addicts podcast and the Rotoscopers YouTube channel, drops by Notably Disney to talk with Brett about their top 10 favorite Pixar songs. Covering many of the studio's feature films, including Toy Story and Cars, Brett and Chelsea highlight the pieces of music from the Emeryville-based studio that have shaped their lives and provided the most joy and inspiration. Needless to say, pieces of music written by Randy Newman, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Peter Gabriel, Patrick Doyle, and many others are part of the lists. Chelsea can be reached on Instagram @chelsearobson, Twitter @ChelseaRobson, and via her website (https://chelsearobson.com). Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

On this episode of Notably Disney, we welcomes to show Dr. Amy Osatinski, author of the newly-released book: Disney Theatrical Productions: Producing Broadway Musicals the Disney Way. Amy discusses the origins of this project, which entailed developing her dissertation on the history and development of Disney Theatrical, and translating this to a book. During the conversation, Amy talks about surprising things she learned about Disney productions like Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aida, Tarzan, and Newsies. You can purchase Amy's book on Amazon, and follow her on Twitter @TheTheatreDr. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

On this episode of Notably Disney, Brett welcomes to the show Maxwell Glick, known for his Disney-themed YouTube channel mrcheezypop. Brett and Max review the soundtrack for Mary Poppins Returns, covering the songs by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, as well as Shaiman's score. Additionally, they compare the music to the original 1964 classic, known for its Oscar-winning tunes from Robert and Richard Sherman. Follow Max on Twitter @maxwellglick or Instagram (mrcheezypop), and subscribe to his YouTube channel (mrcheezypop). Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Episode 3 of Notably Disney welcomes back Trent Vactor as he and Brett Nachman continue their countdown of their 10 favorite Star Wars film score tracks. In this second part, Brett and Trent each share their five favorites, which include some surprising selections. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Episode 2 of Notably Disney welcomes Trent Vactor to the show, a longtime Star Wars connoisseur, as he and Brett Nachman begin their countdown of their 10 favorite Star Wars film score tracks. Covering all of the Star Wars movies and selecting only 10 favorites was no easy feat. In this first part of a two-part episode, Brett and Trent share their honorable mentions, as well as numbers 10-6. They discuss their connections to Star Wars films and music over the years, the three notable composers who have provided Star Wars soundtracks (John Williams, Michael Giacchino, and John Powell), and their reasons behind the selections on their lists. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Welcome to the first episode of Notably Disney. In this brief introductory episode, your host Brett Nachman shares with you what to expect on this new podcast centered on Disney music and books, as well as his interest and background in the songs, scores, and writing composed by and about The Walt Disney Company. Spanning all divisions and brands of Disney, this podcast highlights the majesty and magic of the music and writing that we are accustomed to via Disney's array of films, theme parks, TV shows, Broadway productions, and much more. Featuring interviews, reviews, stories, trivia, and analysis, Brett and guests will examine all aspects of Disney music and books with a critical, considerate, and reverent eye. Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at [email protected] New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.