Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World

Walt Disney's Love of Trains with Michael Campbell

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom are joined by Michael Campbell, author of "Walt Disney's Trains: A Grand Circle Tour Through His Life and Legacy," to discuss Walt Disney's lifelong passion for trains.

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The Invisible Magic: How Imagineers Engage the Senses

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Inspired by a listener suggestion, Michael, Tom, and special guest Mary Jo talk about how Disney parks immerse guests in the storytelling by engaging their senses, sometimes without them even knowing it.

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The Women Who Built Disney Animation

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

In honor of Women's History Month, Michael shares with Tom a look at a group of artists whose contributions to Disney animation have often been overlooked.

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Before the Animation Begins: The Art and Lives of Disney Inspirational Sketch Artists by John Canemaker
Walt Disney Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff Kurtti
Walt Disney Imagineering: A Behind the Dreams Look at Making the Magic Real by The Imagineers
The Art and Flair of Mary Blair by John Canemaker
Magic Color Flair: The World of Mary Blair by John Canemaker

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Disneyland as a Classroom

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom explore the idea that Walt Disney quietly designed Disneyland to be a classrom where people could learn without ever feeling like they were being taught.

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Walt Disney Family Museum Events: Mary Blair & Mary Poppins

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael shares with Tom information from two recent talks he attended at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. The first presentation was "Memories of Mary Blair" with historian John Canemaker and Blair's niece Maggie Richardson. Next, Gregg Sherman, son of composer Richard M. Sherman, presented "Walking with Giants: The Untold Story of Mary Poppins."

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Walt's Nine Old Men: Wolfgang Reitherman - Part 2

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael continues his look at Woolie Reitherman as he and Tom discuss how one of Walt's Nine Old Men stepped into a leadership role during a transitional period at The Walt Disney Studios.

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Walt Disney's Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation by John Canemaker
Walt Disney's Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation by Don Hahn
The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney's Great Animators by Andreas Dejas

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Walt's Nine Old Men: Wolfgang Reitherman - Part 1

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael continues his series on Walt Disney's Nine Old Men as he and Tom discuss animator, director, and producer Woolie Reitherman and his contributions to the Walt Disney Studio.

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Walt Disney's Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation by John Canemaker
Walt Disney's Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation by Don Hahn
The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney's Great Animators by Andreas Dejas

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The Carousel of Progress: Walt Disney's Mission Statement

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael takes Tom on a deep dive into the Carousel of Progress, not just as an attraction, but as Walt Disney's mission statement.

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The Happiest Place on Earth with Don Hahn

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, producer/director Don Hahn joins Michael and Tom to discuss his newest book "The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland," the companion exhibit at the Walt Disney Family Museum, and his involvement in the Disney+ documentary "Disney Handcrafted".

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A Tribute to Roger Allers with Don Hahn

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

In this special episode, Michael and Tom sit down with producer Don Hahn to discuss the life and legacy of director Roger Allers, who passed away recently. Allers co-directed Disney's The Lion King (which Hahn produced) and co-wrote the Broadway adaptation of the film.

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Walt Disney and the Power of Optimism

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss how Walt Disney's optimism shaped the course of his life and kept him moving forward.

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Worlds to Conquer: The Art and Making of Fantasia with J.B. Kaufman

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom welcome historian and author J.B. Kaufman who delves into his newest book, Worlds to Conquer: The Art and Making of Walt Disney's Fantasia.

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Everything I Need to Know I've Learned from Walt Disney

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom begin the new year by sharing inspirational quotes by Walt Disney or from films of his era that you might be able to relate to.

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Making Mary Poppins with Todd James Pierce

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with author Todd James Pierce about his book Making Mary Poppins: The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney, and the Creation of the Classic Film, which delves into the creative process and production of the classic 1964 film.

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The History of Walt Disney's Saludos Amigos - Part 3

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom wrap up the history of the 1942 classic Saludos Amigos by covering how the film finally made it to the big screen and discussing their favorite sequences.

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South of the Border with Disney: Walt Disney and the Good Neighbor Program, 1941-1948 by J.B. Kaufman

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Walt & El Grupo documentary directed by Theodore Thomas (available on Disney+)

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The History of Walt Disney's Saludos Amigos - Part 2

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom continue the history of the 1942 classic Saludos Amigos by chronicling the research trip to South America that preceded the animated feature.

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The Good Neighbor Films – Saludos Amigos, The Three Caballeros, maketheswitch.com

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South of the Border with Disney: Walt Disney and the Good Neighbor Program, 1941-1948 by J.B. Kaufman

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Walt & El Grupo documentary directed by Theodore Thomas (available on Disney+)

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A Conversation with Disney Historian John Canemaker

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with influential animator, author, educator, and historian John Canemaker about his upcoming book The Art of John Canemaker: An Animator's Garden.

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The History of Walt Disney's Something Wicked This Way Comes

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom celebrate Halloween with a haunting look at the 1983 Ray Bradbury fantasy Something Wicked This Way Comes.

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Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong with Karen Fang

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with author Karen Fang about her book Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong, whose watercolors are featured in Walt Disney's Bambi.

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The History of Walt Disney's Saludos Amigos - Part 1

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom begin the history of the 1942 classic Saludos Amigos by discussing how the film, and the research trip to South America that preceded it, came to be.

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South of the Border with Disney: Walt Disney and the Good Neighbor Program, 1941-1948 by J.B. Kaufman

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Walt & El Grupo documentary directed by Theodore Thomas (available on Disney+)

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History of EPCOT's Journey Into Imagination Pavilion - Part 3

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom finish up the history of Journey Into Imagination at EPCOT with a look at the updates the popular attraction has received over the years.

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The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. Pedersen

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Planning a Day at the Magic Kingdom (1975)

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom celebrate the 10th anniversary of Connecting with Walt by taking a trip back in time to the Walt Disney World of 1975. There they are joined by Tony Spittell from the legacy Disneyland Podcast and the trio plan their day at the Magic Kingdom with a classic ticket book in hand.

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History of EPCOT's Journey Into Imagination Pavilion - Part 2

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom join Figment and the Dreamfinder on a ride-thru of Journey Into Imagination as the story of that EPCOT pavilion continues.

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The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. Pedersen
Tony Baxter: First of the Second Generation of Walt Disney Imagineers by Tim O’Brien
Secret Stories of Walt Disney World by Jim Korkis
Extra Secret Stories of Walt Disney World by Jim Korkis

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Journey Into Imagination Revisited - Full Ride Through Restored & Enhanced by RetroWDW

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Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney - Part 2

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom, along with special guest Anita, discuss the second and final day of this year's Destination D23 event held recently at Walt Disney World.

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Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney - Part 1

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom, along with special guest Anita, discuss the first day of this year's Destination D23 event held recently at Walt Disney World.

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Disneyland's Platinum Jubilee Celebration

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom talk about a private event leading up to Disneyland's 70th that Michael attended. The event included several presentations focusing on the history of Walt Disney and the Disneyland Resort, including Michael's discussion of the never made "Rainbow Road to Oz".

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D23: Disneyland Fond Memories of the Past

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss a presentation that Michael attended at Walt Disney Imagineering and the Grand Central Air Terminal, D23 Spotlight Series: Disneyland Fond Memories of the Past, hosted by Stacia Martin and Becky Cline, the Director of the Walt Disney Archives. Michael also shares a brief history of the Grand Central Air Terminal.

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Dateline Disneyland: July 17, 2025

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael, Tom, and their special guest Mary Jo discuss their experiences surrounding July 17th, 2025, Disneyland Park's 70th birthday, including new magic and special events.

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Hilbert Museum of California Art

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History of EPCOT's Journey Into Imagination Pavilion - Part 1

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom begin the history of Journey Into Imagination pavilion at EPCOT, including how everyone's favorite purple dragon came to be.

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The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. Pedersen
Tony Baxter: First of the Second Generation of Walt Disney Imagineers by Tim O’Brien
Secret Stories of Walt Disney World by Jim Korkis
Extra Secret Stories of Walt Disney World by Jim Korkis

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Walt Disney Family Museum Events: Pixar & Muppets

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael shares with Tom his thoughts about two events he attended at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. The first talk, Directing at Pixar, featured four directors discussing what it's like to direct a Pixar movie or television show. The second, Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Jim Henson Company, featured host Yvette Nicole Brown navigating the history of the Muppets along with Gonzo performer Dave Goelz, Jim Henson's daughter Lisa, and more.

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Disneyland Team Reunion 70th Anniversary Edition - Part 2

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom continue their chat with their friends from the legacy Disneyland podcast team discussing Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebration, including a review of the A Story of Celebration: 70th Anniversary Guided Tour.

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Hilbert Museum - Banking on a Dream: Bank of America, the Disney Movies and the Birth of Disneyland

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Disneyland Team Reunion 70th Anniversary Edition - Part 1

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom are joined by their friends from the legacy Disneyland podcast team who share their thoughts about Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebration.

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OzCon International - Discount code: CWOZCON2025

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The Story of Disneyland's Paint the Night Electrical Parade

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom continue the celebration of the Disneyland Resort's 70th Anniversary with a look at how Paint the Night made it's way to Disneyland Park.

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Walt Disney Family Museum Events: Imagineering

Fri, 30 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael shares with Tom his thoughts about two events he attended at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco that focused on Walt Disney Imagineering. First up, Imagineer Eddie Sotto shares the challenges of building Disneyland Paris. Then, WDI President Bob Weis talks about his start in Imagineering through his transition to management.

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Disney Television Animation with Melinda Dilger

Fri, 23 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with Emmy Award winning animation producer Melinda Dilger, who got her start in the classic Disney television shows Goof Troop and House of Mouse. More recently, Melinda has worked on series for Netflix, including Arcane and Blue Eye Samurai.

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After Disney with Neil O'Brien

Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with author Neil O' Brien about his book After Disney: Toil, Trouble, and the Transformation of America's Favorite Media Company, which covers the years following Walt Disney's passing through the beginning of the Michael Eisner and Frank Wells era.

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Davy Crockett in Disneyland

Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom kick off the celebration of the Disneyland Resort's 70th anniversary with a look at Davy Crockett in Disneyland, including a review of the television miniseries and theatrical releases, along with the impact the King of the Wild Frontier had in the theme park.

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OzCon International - Discount code: CWOZCON2025

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Walt Disney and Live Action: The Disney Studio’s Live-Action Features of the 1950s and 60s by John G. West
The Wonderful World of Disney Television by Bill Cotter
The "E" Ticket Magazine Number 33

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History of EPCOT's International Flower & Garden Festival

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, special guests Colin Ayres and Dwayne Burgess share information about this year's OzCon International, a convention being held this summer in Burbank which will focus on Walt Disney's connection to The Wizard of Oz series of books and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Disney's Return to Oz. Then, Michael and Tom take a look at the history of the popular Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.

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OzCon International

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Secret Stories of Walt Disney World by Jim Korkis

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Windows on Main Street - The Developers

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom take a walk down Main Street in Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom to look at several of the windows that honor developers and planners of the theme parks.

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People Behind The Disney Parks: Stories of Those Honored with a Window on Main Street, USA by Chuck Snyder
Main Street Windows: A Complete Guide to Disney's Whimsical Tributes by Jeff Heimbuch

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Disney Neverland: The Disney That Never Was - Little Mermaid's Island

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom sail to Little Mermaid's Island, an unaired television show that was developed for the Disney Channel with the cooperation of Jim Henson's creature shop.

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Disney Never Lands: Things Disney Never Made by Jim Korkis

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Listener Questions & Answers: Winter 2025 - Part 4

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 01:21:05 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom head back into their digital mailbox to answer the last of the listener questions, this week discussing a variety of topics including questions about the Disney family.

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Listener Questions & Answers: Winter 2025 - Part 3

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom head back into their digital mailbox to continue answering more listener questions, this week tackling inquiries regarding the entertainment side of the Walt Disney Company.

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Listener Questions & Answers: Winter 2025 - Part 2

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom head back into their digital mailbox to continue answering more listener questions, finishing up questions about the theme parks.

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Listener Questions & Answers: Winter 2025 - Part 1

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom open up their digital mailbox and begin answering the first of several batches of listener questions. This week's focus is on the theme parks.

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Walt Disney's The Reluctant Dragon

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss the history of Walt Disney's The Reluctant Dragon. The 1941 classic combined both live action and animated segments, taking movie goers inside the shiny new Walt Disney Studios and behind the scenes of some several films that were currently in production, including Bambi and Dumbo.

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The Disney Films by Leonard Maltin
The Walt Disney Films Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968 Edited by Daniel Kohenschulte

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The Disney Strike and The Reluctant Dragon for Ink & Paint
The Reluctant Dragon by Ester Bley for Cartoon Research Part 1 Part 2
The Reluctant Dragon by Dan Heaton for The Tomorrow Society
The Reluctant Dragon, The Disney Wiki
Disney Film History: The Reluctant Dragon

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The History of Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure - Part 2

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom take a trip into the Temple of the Forbidden Eye as they continue their look into the history of the Indiana Jones Adventure in Disneyland Park.

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The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 46: Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure

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The History of Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure - Part 1

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom dig into the history of the revolutionary Indiana Jones Adventure in Disneyland Park, including a discussion of the challenges that came with building the massive attraction.

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The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 46: Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure

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Walt Disney's Dumbo - Part 2

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom continue their discussion of Walt Disney's Dumbo, including a look into some of the film's more memorable, and possibly troublesome, scenes.

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Taschen’s The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968
The Disney Films by Leonard Maltin
The Art and Making of Dumbo by Leah Gallo

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Walt Disney's Dumbo - Part 1

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:00:16 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom fly into the new year to begin their discussion of Walt Disney's Dumbo, including stories behind the making of the animated classic.

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Taschen’s The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968
The Disney Films by Leonard Maltin

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Disney Christmas Film Festival

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:10 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss some of their favorite Christmas movies and shows from the Disney family of companies, with each creating a suggested "playlist" for holiday viewing.

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Directing at Disney with Pete Docter & Don Peri

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:28 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom are joined by author Don Peri and Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter to discuss their new book DIrecting at Disney.

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Directing at Disney

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Connecting With Disney Music - Part 1

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:31 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom march through the history of music in Walt Disney's animated productions, from Silly Symphonies to Snow White and beyond.

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The Musical World of Walt Disney by David Tietyen
Disney Melodies: The Magic of Disney Music by Karl Beaudry

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Disneyland Team Reunion Winter 2024 - Part 2

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:00:58 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom continue their chat with former members of our Disneyland podcast family Mary Jo, Nancy, and Louella. The team discusses their favorite things about the holidays at the Disneyland Resort, plus a couple of holiday Day Six options.

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Disneyland Team Reunion Winter 2024 - Part 1

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:00:28 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom catch up with former members of our Disneyland podcast family, including Mary Jo, Nancy, and Louella. The team discusses their thoughts about recent news and upcoming events at the Disneyland Resort.

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Hilbert Museum

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History of EPCOT Center's The Land - Part 2

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:00:17 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom explore more history of The Land pavilion at EPCOT Center and discover why Food Rocks!

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The Epcot Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. Pedersen
The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World 3rd Edition by Susan Veness

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:00:13 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom celebrate Halloween by discussing Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and how Walt Disney helped the story become more closely associated with Halloween.

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A Magical Half-Century: Stories Celebrating Walt Disney World’s First 50 Years by Christopher E. Smith

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Walt Disney’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (Intro and Washington Irving Segment only)

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Before the Birds Sang Words with Ken Bruce

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 15:56:36 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with author Ken Bruce about his new book Before the Birds Sang Words, a definitive history of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room.

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We're Going to Disneyland!

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:00:42 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom prepare for their upcoming trip to Disneyland by answering hard hitting questions about Disneyland Park such as how long is too long to wait for a parade, which entrance tunnel is better, and what is the most overrated attraction.

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History of EPCOT Center's The Land - Part 1

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:00:25 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom dig into the history of The Land pavilion at EPCOT Center and take a tour of the original version that lasted just 10 years.

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Walt Disney’s EPCOT Center: Creating the New World of Tomorrow, text by Richard R. Beard
The Epcot Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. Pedersen
The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World 3rd Edition by Susan Veness

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D23 Expo: Show Floor & Final Thoughts

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:00:54 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with special guests Louella, Patty and Trish about their experiences at this year's D23 Expo. This week, the team shares their final thoughts, including discussions of the show floor, shopping opportunities, D23 Day at Disneyland, and more.

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D23 Expo: Panels - Day Three

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:00:07 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with special guests Louella, Patty and Trish about their experiences at this year's D23 Expo. This week, the team discusses the panels they attended at the Anaheim Convention Center on the third day of the Expo. Included are discussions of the Sherman Brothers, Disney character voices, inside Imagineering, and a chat with Stacia Martin.

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D23 Expo: Panels - Day Two

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:07 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with special guests Louella, Patty and Trish about their experiences at this year's D23 Expo. This week, the team discusses the panels they attended at the Anaheim Convention Center on the second day of the Expo. Included are discussions of Abbott Elementary, the 1964-65 World's Fair, primetime animation greats, and Disney directors.

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D23 Expo: Panels - Day One

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:00:31 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with special guests Louella, Patty and Trish about their experiences at this year's D23 Expo. This week, the team discusses the panels they attended at the Anaheim Convention Center on the first day of the Expo. Included are discussions of The Muppets, Walt Disney's trip to South America, directing animation, and bringing animation to life in the parks.

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D23 Expo: Honda Center - Disney Legends

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:38 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with special guests Louella, Patty and Trish about their experiences at this year's D23 Expo. This week, the panel discusses the presentation at the Honda Center that honored the new Disney Legends, along with a panel earlier in the day at the Anaheim Convention Center that included in-depth chats with several Legends.

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D23 Expo: Honda Center - Entertainment & Experiences

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:00:02 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with special guests Louella and Patty about their experiences at this year's D23 Expo. This week, the panel discusses the presentations at the Honda Center that focused on Disney Entertainment, including upcoming theatrical and Disney+ releases, and Disney Experiences, with announcements about the theme parks and more.

Links:

More Information from The DIS (in no particular order)

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From the Archives: The Disneyland Hotel

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:00:58 GMT

In this episode from the archives of the Disneyland podcast, Michael chats with author Don Ballard about the history of the Disneyland Hotel.

Links:

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It's All in the Disney Details: Weathervanes

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:21 GMT

In this episode, Michael tests Tom on his knowledge of the themed weather vanes and spires in Disneyland Park and the Magic Kingdom..

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Sources:

Books/Magazines:

A Magical Half-Century: Stories Celebrating Walt Disney World’s First 50 Years by Christopher E. Smith

Websites/Articles:

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Walt Disney Family Museum Events

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 23:33:24 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss several recent presentations at the Walt Disney Family Museum focussing on The Sherman Brothers, Roy Disney, and Inside Out 2.

Links:

Walt Disney Family Museum

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The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:00:58 GMT

In this episode, Michael and his new co-host discuss the 1964 Wonderful World of Color presentation "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh".

Links:

Sources:

Video:

Walt Disney Treasures: Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow

Books/Magazines:

Walt Disney and Live Action: The Disney Studio's Live Action Features of the 1950s and 60s by John G. West

Websites/Articles:

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History of Disneyland's Flying Saucers & Craig's Goodbye

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the history of the gone but not forgotten Disneyland attraction Flying Saucers and its legacy before saying farewell to Craig!

Links:

Sources:

Books/Magazines:

The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 39: The Adventureland Story, Disney Historian Michael Broggie, also Flying Saucers
The Disneyland Story: The Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney’s Dream by Sam Gennawey

Websites/Articles:

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Disney Question & Answer

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:00:45 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig answer your questions about Walt Disney and his family, Disney entertainment, and more!

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Theme Park & Imagineering Question and Answers

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:00:55 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig answer your questions about the Disney theme parks and Imagineering!

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Find Your Happy Place with Dave Bossert

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined once again by Dave Bossert to discuss his new book outside of the Disney realm titled "Find Your Happy Place: The 8-Step Guide to Expanding Your Creativity through a Personal Retreat."

Buy your copy of Find Your Happy Place on The Old Mill Press

Links:

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Splash Mountain

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:00:38 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the history of Splash Mountain from its origins to the end of the attraction at the domestic Disney parks.

Links:

Books/Magazines:

Who’s Afraid of the Song of the South and other Forbidden Disney Stories by Jim Korkis

Websites/Articles:

Video:

The Theme Park History of Splash Mountain

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Walt Disney's Fantasia Pt. 4

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the final two segments in Fantasia - Night on Bald Mountain and Ave Maria - as well as the film's legacy.

Links:

Books/Magazines:

Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John Culhane
The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edited by Daniel Kothenschulte
Walt Disney’s Fantasia by Deems Taylor
The original Fantasia film program

Websites/Articles:

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Walt Disney's Fantasia Pt. 3

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their discussion of Fantasia moving on to the "Pastoral Symphony" and "Dance of the Hours" sequences.

Links:

Books/Magazines:

Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John Culhane
The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edited by Daniel Kothenschulte
Walt Disney’s Fantasia by Deems Taylor
The original Fantasia film program

Websites/Articles:

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Walt Disney's Fantasia Pt. 2

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their conversation on the classic film Fantasia picking up with The Sorcerer's Apprentice and The Rite of Spring!

Links:

Books/Magazines:

Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John Culhane
The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edited by Daniel Kothenschulte
Walt Disney’s Fantasia by Deems Taylor
The original Fantasia film program

Websites/Articles:

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Walt Disney's Fantasia Pt. 1

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig look at the history of Walt Disney's Fantasia and start to analyze the film in order starting with Tocatta and Fugue in D Minor and The Nutcracker Suite.

Links:

Books/Magazines:

Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John Culhane
The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edited by Daniel Kothenschulte
Walt Disney’s Fantasia by Deems Taylor
The original Fantasia film program

Websites/Articles:

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Windows on Main Street – Morgan “Bill” Evans: Walt’s Landscaper

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss Disney Legend Bill Evans and appreciate how he worked so hard to make sure Disneyland and Walt Disney World look as beautiful as they do.

Links:

Books/Magazines:

Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff Kurtti

Disneyland World of Flowers by Morgan Evans

Secrets of Disney’s Glorious Gardens by Kevin Markey

Walt’s People, Volume 5, Edited by Didier Ghez (Interview of Bill Evans by Jim Korkis)

Websites/Articles:

Morgan Bill Evans for The Cultural Landscape Foundation

Bill Evans, D23.com

Bill Evans – Walt’s Green Thumb for Walt’s Folly

Bills Evans – The Jungle Cruise Wiki

Morgan “Bill” Evans Obituary – Variety.com

Disney Park Landscape – Society of Architectural Historians

Horticultural Heritage by Wade Sampson for MousePlanet

The Trees of Disneyland by Jim Denney author of Walt’s Disneyland

Disney Family Album: Disneyland Designers (John Hench/Herb Ryman/Bill Evans/Tony Baxter)

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Windows on Main Street: Marvin Davis - Walt's Master Planner

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss Disney Legend Marvin Davis who worked alongside Walt planning out the layout of Disneyland and later Walt Disney World.

Links:

Books/Magazines:

Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff Kurtti

The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 28: Disneyland – The First 12 Months

Websites/Articles:

D23.com – Marvin Davis

Marvin Davis - Walt’s Folly.com

Marvin Davis – The Disney Wiki

Marvin Davis – IMBD

Marvin A. Davis Obituary – Variety

Tribute to Imagineer Marvin Davis by Wade Sampson for Mouseplanet

Jim’s Attic: Imagineer Marvin Davis, Master Planner of Walt Disney World by Jim Korkis for All Ears.Net

Disney Legends: Marvin Davis – Disney Nerds Podcast

Marvin Aubrey Davis – Emmys.com

The Men Who Dreamed Up Disneyland – Inventing Disneyland

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Walt's Model Shop

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the importance of Walt's Model Shop and the impact Fred Joerger, Harriet Burns, and Wathel Rogers had on it.

Links:

Sources:

Books/Magazines:

Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff Kurtti

The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 44: Walt’s Model Shop

Websites/Articles:

We Wouldn’t Have Disneyland Without These 5 Imagineers by Molly McCormack for AllEars

The Early Days of Audio-Animatronics by Keith Gluck for The Walt Disney Family Museum

A Feathered Family: Creating the Birds of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room by Sophie Jo for the Walt Disney Family Museum

Walt Disney Legend Fred Joerger: D23.com

Fred Joerger Obituary – Los Angeles Times Archives

Fred Joerger Obituary – Washington Post (May be behind a paywall)

Former Lakeview Terrace Home of Early Imagineer Fred Joerger asks $2.7 million, Los Angeles Daily News

Disney’s Master of Illusion Fred Joerger, University of Houston, Cullen College of Engineering

Harriet Burns Official Website

The Finishing Touch of Harriet Burns, Walt’s Folly: The History, Ideas, and People Who Built Disneyland

Disney Legend Wathel Rogers, D23.com

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Milt Kahl Pt. 2

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:00:28 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their discussion of Milt Kahl's life and the characters he brought to life!

Links:

Sources:

Books:

Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation by John Canemaker
The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney’s Great Animators by Andreas Deja
Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation by Don Hahn and Charles Solomon

Websites/Articles:

Videos:

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Milt Kahl Pt. 1

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss one of Walt Disney's brashest Nine Old Men - Milt Kahl.

Links:

Sources:

Books:

Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation by John Canemaker

The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney’s Great Animators by Andreas Deja

Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation by Don Hahn and Charles Solomon

Websites/Articles:

Milt Kahl: D23

Milt Kahl: Master Puppeteer by Tracie Timmer for the Walt Disney Family Museum

Milt Kahl by Jordan Beeks

Career Highlights: Milt Kahl by Eli Sanza for Entertainment Junkie Blog

Video:

Disney Family Album: Milt Kahl (Sam’s Disney Diary)

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The Living Seas Pt. 2

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their dive into the history of

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Sources:

Books:

The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. Pedersen

Websites/Articles:

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The Living Seas Pt. 1

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:00:14 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig dive into the history of The Living Seas pavilion at EPCOT, what it could've been, what it became, and its legacy.

Links:

Sources:

Books:

The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. Pedersen
Walt Disney’s EPCOT Center: Creating the New World of Tomorrow, text by Richard R. Beard
Epcot: The First Thirty Years: An Unofficial Retrospective by Jeff Lange and Kevin Yee

Websites/Articles:

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Disney 100 Films

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:00:20 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss their favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios and live-action films along with their favorite shorts!

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The History of Bambi Pt. 3

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:28 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo once again return to the history of Walt Disney's animated classic - Bambi.

Links:

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Walt Disney Family Museum Talks

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:00:29 GMT

In this episode, Michael is joined by special guest Trish to discuss some of the recent presentations he's experienced at the Walt Disney Family Museum!

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From the Archives: Disneyland After Walt Pt. 1

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode from the archives, Michael discusses Disneyland moving into the 1970s and beyond after the passing of Walt Disney.

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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas with Dave Bossert

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined once again by author Dave Bossert to discuss Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas to coincide with the release of Dave's visual companion!

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Disneyland Team Reunion Fall 2023 Pt. 2

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:00:26 GMT

In this episode, Michael is joined by Tom Bell, Nancy Johnson, Louella Laureola, and Tony Spittell to wrap up their Disneyland Team reunion!

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Disneyland Team Reunion Fall 2023 Pt. 1

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael is joined by Tom Bell, Nancy Johnson, Louella Laureola, and Tony Spittell for another Disneyland Team reunion episode!

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The History of Bambi Pt. 2

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo continue their discussion on the history of one of Walt Disney's most beautiful animated films - Bambi.

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Resources

Book:

Walt Disney’s Bambi: The Story and the Film by Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas

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The History of Bambi Pt. 1

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:33 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo begin their discussion on the history of one of Walt Disney's most beautiful animated films - Bambi.

Links:

Resources

Book:

Walt Disney’s Bambi: The Story and the Film by Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas

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Destination D23 Recap Pt. 2

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:00:48 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Anita break down the second day of Destination D23 at the Walt Disney World Resort including thoughts on the new short Once Upon a Studio and so much more!

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Destination D23 Recap Pt. 1

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:00:24 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Anita break down the first day of Destination D23 at the Walt Disney World Resort including a ton of Disney Parks news and so much more!

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Our Disney Summer Playlist

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 04:00:19 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss which Disney songs or albums they have on their summer playlist!

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Walt Disney Family Museum Cats and Dogs Exhibition

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 04:00:37 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Louella are joined by guests from The Walt Disney Family Museum to talk about the new Disney Cast & Dogs exhibition!

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Walt Disney Family Museum Talks

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Nancy recap different panels Michael has attended at The Walt Disney Family Museum about Behind the Imagineering Story, The Artistry of Disney Legend Walt Peregoy, and Women of Imagineering.

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Walt's Plane

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:00:48 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo are joined by Mark Malone and Dexter Francis to discuss the history and fun stories about Walt's plane!

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The Enchanting Disney

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 04:00:15 GMT

In this episode, Michael and special guest Spencer Wright discuss his latest book, The Enchanted Disney, where he chronicles the lives of several Disney live-action actors who began their careers during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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Disney Neverland: Mountains

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:00:44 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo discuss Disney Mountains that never came to fruition like Fire Mountain, Villains Mountain, and more!

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From the Archives: The Future Has Arrived

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:00:19 GMT

In this episode from the archives, Michael shares the history of Tomorrowland 1967 at Disneyland which is what he believes to be the best version of the land.

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History of Disneyland's Mine Train

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:00:28 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Louella are heading to the wild, wild west as they discuss the history of Disneyland's Mine Train attraction!

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History of Walt Disney's Pinocchio - Pt. 4

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 04:00:14 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Nancy finish the discussion on the history of Pinocchio and reflect on the legacy of one of Walt's greatest films.

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History of Walt Disney's Pinocchio - Pt. 3

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 04:00:46 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo continue the discussion on the history of Pinocchio and things are getting a bit villainous this time around.

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#256 - From the Archives: Living History with Ben Harris Pt. 2

Fri, 26 May 2023 09:00:20 GMT

05/26/23 - In this episode from the archives, Michael continues his conversation with Ben Harris who was a Cast Member starting in 1958 and had plenty of stories and experiences with Walt Disney.

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

Important DIS links and more information!

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#255 - From the Archives: Living History with Ben Harris Pt. 1

Fri, 19 May 2023 08:00:47 GMT

05/19/23 - In this episode from the archives, Michael has a conversation with Ben Harris who was a Cast Member starting in 1958 and had plenty of stories and experiences with Walt Disney.

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

Important DIS links and more information!

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#254 - History of Walt Disney's Pinocchio Pt. 2

Fri, 12 May 2023 08:00:02 GMT

05/12/23 - In this episode, Michael and John continue their discussion about the history of Walt Disney's Pinocchio!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

Important DIS links and more information!

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#253 - History of Walt Disney's Pinocchio Pt. 1

Fri, 05 May 2023 08:00:44 GMT

05/05/23 - In this episode, Michael and John discuss the history behind Walt Disney's Pinocchio!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

Important DIS links and more information!

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#252 - Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:00:29 GMT

03/31/23 - In this episode, Michael and John are joined by Becky
Cline and Bruce Steele to discuss the book "The Story of Disney 100 Years of Wonder" and Michael shares his thoughts on the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Exhibition.

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

Important DIS links and more information!

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#251 - Windows on Main Street: Women of Disney

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:00:34 GMT

03/24/23 - In this episode, Michael and John discuss the women of Disney who made a great enough impact to receive windows on Main Street!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

Important DIS links and more information!

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#250 - Rolly Crump Interview

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 08:00:28 GMT

03/17/23 - In this episode, Michael and John listen back to a 2015 episode of the DIS Unplugged: Disneyland Edition where Michael had the chance to interview the late, great Disney Legend Rolly Crump.

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

Important DIS links and more information!

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#249 - Disneyland Team Spring Reunion Pt. 2

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:00:39 GMT

03/10/23 - In this episode, the DIS Unplugged: Disneyland Edition team finishes up the conversation from their spring reunion and focus heavily on Pixar Pier!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

Important DIS links and more information!

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#248 - Disneyland Team Spring Reunion Pt. 1

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:00:43 GMT

03/03/23 - In this episode, the DIS Unplugged: Disneyland Edition team gets together once again to check back in on all things Disneyland, but this time with a special guest who hasn't been heard in many years!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

Important DIS links and more information!

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#247 - History of Walt Disney's "it's a small world"

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:00:48 GMT

02/24/23 - In this episode, Michael and John look at the history of one of Walt's most beloved attractions -
"it's a small world"!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#246 - Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Television Pt. 3

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:00:07 GMT

02/17/23 - In this episode, Michael and John finish their discussion on Walt and television from Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color past his death to the days of Michael Eisner and the Sunday night movie.

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#245 - Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Television Pt. 2

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:00:54 GMT

02/10/23 - In this episode, Michael and John continue their discussion on Walt and television and dig into some of the classic programming from Walt Disney's Disneyland.

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#244 - Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Television Pt. 1

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:00:17 GMT

02/03/23 - In this episode, Michael and John discuss the history behind Walt's foray into the world of television!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#243 - History of Disneyland's Alice in Wonderland

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:00:44 GMT

01/27/23 - In this episode, Michael and John discuss the history of the dark ride Alice in Wonderland attraction at Disneyland Park!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#242 - 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime with Marcy Carriker Smothers

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:00:32 GMT

01/20/23 - In this episode, Michael and John welcome back Marcy Carriker Smothers to the show by discussing her latest work, 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#241 - News & Updates from the Disneyland Resort Pt. 2

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:44 GMT

11/11/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their Disneyland team reunion by discussing recent announcements and experiences from Disneyland Resort!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#240 - News & Updates from the Disneyland Resort Pt. 1

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:00:30 GMT

11/04/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined by a group of special guests to discuss recent announcements and experiences from Disneyland Resort!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#239 - Voices Behind the Disney Villains with Spencer Wright

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:00:15 GMT

10/28/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined once again by author Spencer Wright teach us about the voices behind our favorite Disney characters, and this time we're focusing on Disney Villains in honor of Halloween!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#238 - D23 Expo 2022 Pt. 3

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:00:19 GMT

10/21/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their look back at D23 Expo 2022 by discussing the Disney Parks panel, their time at Disneyland, and more!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#237 - D23 Expo 2022 Pt. 2

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:00:53 GMT

10/14/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their look back at D23 Expo 2022 by discussing the Lucasfilm, Marvel, and 20th Century Studios panel plus so much more!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#236 - D23 Expo 2022 Pt. 1

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:00:03 GMT

10/07/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig look back at D23 Expo 2022 starting with the Disney Legends ceremony and The Walt Disney Studios, Animation, and Pixar panel.

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#235 - Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet 2022

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:00:39 GMT

09/16/22 - In this episode, Michael recaps his experience at the 2022 Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet including the Disney celebrities he was able to meet and information from the panels!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#234 - The Disney Revolt with Jake S. Friedman Pt. 2

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:00:33 GMT

09/02/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their discussion with author Jake S. Friedman about his book "The Disney Revolt" and the 1941 Disney animators' strike.

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

The Disney Revolt Book

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#233 - The Disney Revolt with Jake S. Friedman Pt. 1

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:00:58 GMT

08/26/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined by author Jake S. Friedman to discuss his book "The Disney Revolt" and the 1941 Disney animators' strike.

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

The Disney Revolt Book

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#232 - Disney Question & Answer Pt. 2

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:00:09 GMT

08/19/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig answer even more of your questions about Disney theme parks and beyond!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#231 - Disney Question & Answer Pt. 1

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 08:00:41 GMT

08/12/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig answer your questions about Disney theme parks and beyond!

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#230 - Catching Up on Disneyland

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:00:01 GMT

In this episode, Michael and Craig continue the Disneyland Edition reunion by moving the conversation to recent Disneyland visit recaps from the team plus their perspective on Disneyland news.

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#229 - Disneyland Edition Reunion

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:00:28 GMT

07/29/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined by the DIS Unplugged: Disneyland Edition team to give an update on where they've been and some of their favorite memories.

Michael’s Disneyland History Segments

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#228 - The History of Disney Cruise Line Pt. 3

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:00:44 GMT

07/22/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig wrap up their conversation with Jim Corks and their discussion of the history of Disney Cruise Line his book, Hidden Treasures of the Disney Cruise Line.

Hidden Treasures of the Disney Cruise Line

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#227 - Walt Disney and Oz Part 2

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:00:53 GMT

07/15/22 - 07/08/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined by Colin Ayres to finish their discussion on Disney and the connection to Wizard of Oz.

OzCon International Information

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#226 - Walt Disney and Oz Pt. 1

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:00:11 GMT

07/08/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined by Colin Ayres to discuss Disney and the connection to Wizard of Oz - yes, it goes behind Return to Oz and Oz The Great and Powerful!

OzCon International Information

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#225 - The History of Disney Cruise Line Pt. 2

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:00:52 GMT

07/01/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined once again by Jim Corks to discuss his book, Hidden Treasures of the Disney Cruise Line, and the history of Disney Cruise Line!

Hidden Treasures of the Disney Cruise Line

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#224 - The History of Disney Cruise Line Pt. 1

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:00:52 GMT

06/24/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined by Jim Corks to discuss his book, Hidden Treasures of the Disney Cruise Line, and the history of Disney Cruise Line!

Hidden Treasures of the Disney Cruise Line

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#223 - Walt Disney's Nine Olde Men: Eric Larson

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:00:38 GMT

06/17/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their series on Walt's Nine Old Men by discussing Eric Larson - the animator who worked on Figaro, A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes, and so many more important characters and sequences.

Books/Magazines

The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney’s Great Animators by Andreas Dejas

Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation – the catalogue for the Walt Disney Family Museum exhibition curated by Don Hahn with text by Charles Solomon.

Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation by John Canemaker

Websites/Articles
The Disney Wiki: Eric Larson
Eric Larson: The Animator’s Animator on the Walt Disney Family Museum Blog
D23: Eric Larson
Disney Family Album: Eric Larson

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#222 - Treasure Island

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:00:57 GMT

06/10/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss how Walt Disney's classic movie Treasure Island came to life and the different iterations of the story that you can watch, plus this week in Disney history and more!

Books/Magazines

Walt Disney and Live Action: The Disney Studio’s Live-Action Features of the 1950s and 60s by John G. West

Websites/Articles

Treasure Island: From Page to Screen to Cable by Christian Esquevin

Brit Movie History: The Legacy of Disney’s Treasure Island by John Rabon

The Disney Wiki: Treasure Island

Reel History: Treasure Island

AFI Catalog of Feature Films: Treasure Island

Old Hollywood Films: Treasure Island

Treasure Island: Walt Disney’s First Live-Action Feature Film, Walt Disney Family Museum

New York Times review of Treasure Island

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#221 - Tom Sawyer Island

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:00:53 GMT

06/03/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the history of Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland Park and Craig shares some of the experience of being on Tom Sawyer Island at Walt Disney World, plus This Week in Disney History and more!

SOURCES

Books/Magazines

The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 37: Tom Sawyer Island

A Historical Tour of Walt Disney World, Volume III by Andrew Kiste

Websites/Articles

Tom Sawyer Island

Disney History 101

Duchess of Disneyland – On the Waterfront: The Story of Tom Sawyer Island

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#220 - Matterhorn Bobsleds

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:00:38 GMT

04/08/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the history of the Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction at Disneyland along with the changes through the years.

SOURCES

Books/Magazines

The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 42: Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds

Websites/Articles

The Walt Disney Family Museum Blog Artifactual: The Mighty Matterhorn

The Disney Wiki: Matterhorn Bobsleds

Inside the Magic: What’s Happening with the Matterhorn?

SFGATE: What Disneyland is doing to repair a crumbling Matterhorn

Parkhoppr: The History of the Matterhorn at Disneyland

Disneyland Public Affairs: Disneyland Resort Donates Matterhorn Bobsled to National Roller Coaster Museum

The Hollywood Reporter: Disney Prepping Adventure Movie Based on Matterhorn Ride (Exclusive)

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#219 - Test Track

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:00:54 GMT

04/01/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the history of Test Track at EPCOT from its troubled start to the current iteration of the attraction.

Sources:

Books

The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. Pedersen

Websites/Articles

History in Motion Part I: Epcot’s Legendary Lost Masterpiece World of Motion

History in Motion Part II: How the Original TEST TRACK Changed Epcot Forever

The Newswheel: How Epcot’s World of Motion Became Test Track

WDW Theme Parks: Test Track

Video

Disney Cast Member Preview Video

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#218 - Walt's Disneyland with Marcy Carriker Smothers

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:00:12 GMT

03/25/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined by Marcy Carrier Smothers to discuss her book "Walt's Disneyland: A Walk in the Park with Walt Disney" and what to expect from Marcy next!

Marcy Carriker Smothers Website and Links to Books

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#217 - From the Archives: New Orleans Square

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:00:44 GMT

03/18/22 - In this episode, we present an archived episode discussing New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park!

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#216 - Walt Disney Family Museum Happily After Hours Events

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:00:31 GMT

03/11/22 - In this episode, Michael discusses two different Walt Disney Family Museum Happily Ever After Hours events he attended featuring Leonard Maltin and Randi Hiller!

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#215 - The House of the Future with Dave Bossert

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:00:41 GMT

03/04/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined by Dave Bossert to discuss The House of the Future and the book he is working on that you can help back through IndieGoGo.

The House of the Future Book

Dave Bossert's Website

Dave Bossert's Skull Rock Podcast

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#214 - Disneyland Pack Mules and Keel Boats

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:00:25 GMT

02/25/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss two attractions from the early days of Frontierland at Disneyland - the Disneyland Pack Mules and Mark Fink Keel Boats.

Books/Magazines

The Disneyland Story: The Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney’s Dream by Sam Gennawey

The “E” Ticket Magazine, Number 43 (Pack Mules)

The “E” Ticket Magazine, Number 33 (Keel Boats)

The Unofficial Disneyland 1955 Companion by Jim Korkis

Secret Stories of Extinct Disneyland: Memories of the Original Parks by Jim Korkis

Websites/Articles

Duchess of Disneyland: Mike Fink Keel Boats

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#213 - World of Motion

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:00:13 GMT

02/18/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the history of another opening day EPCOT Center attraction - World of Motion!

Sources for this week's show:

Books

The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia – A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. Pedersen

Walt Disney’s EPCOT Center: Creating the New World of Tomorrow with text by Richard R. Beard

Websites/Articles

Lost EPCOT: World of Motion

Widen Your World: World of Motion

The Tomorrow Society: It’s Fun to Be Free: A Tribute to World of Motion

Theme Park Tourist: History in Motion Part 1: Epcot’s Legendary Lost Masterpiece World of Motion

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#212 - Voices Behind the Magic

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:00:20 GMT

02/11/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig talk to Spencer Wright, author of the book Voices Behind the Magic, about some of the celebrities that voiced the most memorable Disney characters over the years.

Voices Behind the Magic Book

Facebook: Spencer Wright, Author
Instagram: @overlookeddis

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#211 - Discussing Encanto & Zorro

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:00:35 GMT

02/04/22 - In this episode, Michael discusses panels he attended about Disney's Encanto as well as Zorro!

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#210 - Destination D23 2021 Recap Pt. 3

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:00:09 GMT

01/28/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their recap of Destination D23 2021 discussing panels on Disney+, Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary, Disney Parks music, and more!

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#209 - Destination D23 2021 Recap Pt. 2

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:00:15 GMT

01/21/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their recap of Destination D23 2021 moving into the afternoon session with panels on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, park entertainment, and Encanto!

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#208 - Destination D23 2021 Recap

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:00:22 GMT

01/14/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig recap the first morning of the first day of Destination D23 2021, which focused heavily on news from around Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, and more!

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#207 - Disney Carrousels

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:00:09 GMT

01/07/22 - In this episode, Michael and Craig look at the history and uniqueness of King Arthur Carrousel at Disneyland and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at Magic Kingdom!

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#206 - DIsney Parks Holiday Memories

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:00:54 GMT

11/26/21 - In this episode, Michael and Craig share their best memories from visiting Disney Parks during the holidays before reading and listening to your memories!

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#205 - Give Kids the World DIS Family Reunion Panels Pt. 2

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:00:32 GMT

11/19/21 - In this episode, Michael finishes recapping the panels he attended during the Give Kids the World DIS Family Reunion focusing on Tony Baxter, Jason Surrell, and more!

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#204 - Interview with Tony Baxter & Jason Surrell

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:00:55 GMT

11/12/21 - In this episode, Michael has the chance to interview Disney Legend Tony Baxter and former Disney Imagineer and Author Jason Surrell during the Give Kids the World DIS Fam Reunion!

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#203 - Give Kids the World DIS Family Reunion Panels Pt. 1

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:00:02 GMT

11/05/21 - In this episode, Michael discusses half of the panels he was able to attend during the inaugural Give Kids the World DIS Family Reunion with special guests like Pat Sajak, Lee Cockerll, Dan Cockerell, and more!

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#202 - Haunted Mansion Tombstones

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 08:00:33 GMT

10/29/21 - In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the tombstones found at The Haunted Mansion in Disneyland and Florida and who they pay tribute to in this special Halloween episode!

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#201 - The Walt Disney Studios and World War 2

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:00:10 GMT

10/22/21 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined by Kent Ramsey to discuss The Walt Disney Studios during World War 2 and the exhibit you can find at The Walt Disney Family Museum on the subject!

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#200 - Your Walt Disney World Memories

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:00:41 GMT

10/15/21 - In this episode, Michael and Craig celebrate 200 episodes of Connecting with Walt by turning the show over to the listeners and share their best memories of visiting Walt Disney World!

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#199 - Our Thoughts on Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 08:00:51 GMT

10/08/21 - In this episode, Michael and Craig share their thoughts on The Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration kickoff.

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#198 - Our Walt Disney World Memories

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:00:13 GMT

10/01/21 - In this episode, Michael and Craig share some of their fondest memories of vacationing at Walt Disney World!

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#197 - Claude Coats with Dave Bossert and Alan Coats

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:00:44 GMT

09/24/21 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined once again by Dave Bossert and Alan Coats just before the release of the Claude Coats book to share more stories of Walt's Imagineer!

Buy Claude Coats: Walt Disney’s Imagineer —The Making of Disneyland: From Toad Hall to the Haunted Mansion and Beyond:
https://theoldmillpress.com/claude-coats-imagineer.html

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#196 - Disney Question & Answer

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:00:41 GMT

09/17/21 - In this episode, Michael and Craig answer your questions about Walt Disney, movies, Disney+ and more!

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#195 - Theme Park Question and Answer

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:00:34 GMT

09/10/21 - In this episode, Michael and Craig answer your questions about the Disney theme parks including the history of the parks, our favorites, and more!

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#194 - Country Bear Jamboree

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:00:34 GMT

09/03/21 - In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss one of the opening day Magic Kingdom attractions that is still beloved to this day - Country Bear Jamboree!

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Connecting with Walt is Returning on September 3!

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:00:47 GMT

08/06/21 - Connecting with Walt is coming back! We are currently preparing for the next round of episodes to be released and they will debut on September 3rd! We are moving to a season format where we'll take a temporary break between seasons, but we can't wait to be back sharing stories from Walt, the Imagineers, and the parks!

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Connecting with Walt Announcement

Fri, 28 May 2021 08:00:46 GMT

05/28/21 - Hello, Connecting with Walt listeners! It's been a bit, but we wanted to give you an update on the status of the show and we'll see you real soon!

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#193 - The Making of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Pt. 4

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:00:34 GMT

04/23/21 - In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their discussion on the making of Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs along with the reaction to the movie and its legacy!

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#192 - The Making of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Pt. 3

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:00:07 GMT

04/16/21 - In this episode, Michael and Craig are once again discussing the making of Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, including a deeper look at the animation process with some of the characters!

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#191 - Theme Park Talks

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:00:32 GMT

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#190 - The Making of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Pt. 2

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:00:54 GMT

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#189 - The Making of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Pt. 1

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:00:22 GMT

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#188 - MouseAdventure

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:00:18 GMT

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#187 - Mars and Beyond

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:33:57 GMT

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#186 - Les Clark Pt. 2

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:00:50 GMT

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#185 - Les Clark Pt. 1

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:00:07 GMT

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#184 - Mission: SPACE

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:00:09 GMT

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#183 - Finding the Walt Disney Package Films in Walt Disney World

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:00:41 GMT

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#182 - Discovery Island

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:00:20 GMT

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#181 - The History of Donald Duck Pt. 3

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:00:17 GMT

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#180 - The History of Donald Duck Pt. 2

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:00:04 GMT

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#179 - The History of Donald Duck Pt. 1

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:00:22 GMT

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#178 - Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:00:37 GMT

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#177 - Disney+ & Hulu Holiday Film Picks

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:00:32 GMT

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#176 - Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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#175 - D23's Fantastic Worlds Recap

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 09:00:36 GMT

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#174 - Disneyneverland: Walt's Early Plans

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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#173 - Horizons Pt. 2

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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#172 - Disney Question & Answer

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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#171 - A Disney Halloween with Jim Korkis

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#170 - Celebrating the Haunted Mansion with Jeff Baham

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#169 - Theme Park Questions & Answers

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#168 - Carolwood Conversations

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#167 - Horizons Pt. 1

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#166 - Man and the Moon

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#165 - Walt Disney Family Museum Virtual Panels Pt. 3

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#164 - 3D Disneyland with Dave Bossert

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#163 - Interview with "Howard" Director Don Hahn

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#162 - Man in Space

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#161 - Walt Disney Family Museum Virtual Panels Pt. 2

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

08/21/20 - In this episode, Michaels tells us about more of the panels he has attended as part of the Walt Disney Family Museum virtual series, including insight about The Wonderful Women in Disney Imagineering, The Wonderful Women in the Early Life of Walt Disney, and Leslie Iwerks!

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#160 - From the Archives: The World's Fair

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#159 - Ward Kimball Pt. 3

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 20:00:15 GMT

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#158 - Ward Kimball Pt. 2

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#157 - Ward Kimball Pt. 1

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#156 - Planning a Day at Disneyland (1977)

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#155 - Walt Disney Family Museum Virtual Panels Pt. 1

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#154 - Peter Pan's Flight

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#153 - Silly Symphonies Pt. 3

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#152 - Silly Symphonies Pt. 2

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#151 - Silly Symphonies Pt. 1

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#150 - Body Wars, Cranium Command & The Making of Me

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#149 - Wonders of Life

Fri, 29 May 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#148 - Disney Books & Mousellaneous Q&A

Fri, 22 May 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#147 - Walt Disney, Imagineering, Movie and Broadway Questions & Answers

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#146 - Disney Theme Park Questions & Answers

Sat, 09 May 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#145 - Connecting with Walt in Southern California Pt. 5

Fri, 01 May 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#144 - Connecting with Walt in Southern California Pt. 4

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#143 - Connecting with Walt in Southern California Pt. 3

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#142 - From the Archives: The First Decade

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#141 - From the Archives: Disneyland Hotel Pt. 2

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#140 - From the Archives: Disneyland Hotel Pt. 1

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#139 - From the Archives: The First Year

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#138 - From the Archives: Opening Day

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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#137 - From the Archives: Building the Magic

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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#136 - From the Archives: Walt's Idea

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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#135 - Connecting with Walt in Southern California Pt. 2

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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#134 - Connecting with Walt in Southern California Pt. 1

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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#133 - Valentine's Day Disney+ Movies

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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#132 - Universe of Energy Pt. 2

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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#131 - Universe of Energy Pt. 1

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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#130 - Planning a Day at Disneyland (1967)

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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#129 - Snow White's Scary Adventures

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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#128 - Our Christmas Special with Dave Bossert

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 09:00:00 GMT

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#127 - Disney Questions and Answers

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:00:00 GMT

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#126 - Disney Theme Park Questions & Answers

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:00:00 GMT

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#125 - Craig's Disney+ Picks

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 09:00:00 GMT

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#124 - Michael's Disney+ Picks

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 09:00:00 GMT

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#123 - Parc Walt Disney Studios & Disneyland Paris Dining

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 09:00:00 GMT

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#122 - Parc Disneyland at Disneyland Paris

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMT

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#121 - Disneyland Paris Tour with an Imagineer

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 08:00:00 GMT

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#120 - Adventures by Disney London & Paris

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 08:00:00 GMT

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#119 - From the Archives: Little Golden Books & Disney:

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 08:00:00 GMT

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#118 - From the Archives: Disneyland at 60 - Haunted Mansion

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 08:00:00 GMT

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#117 - Treasures from the Disney Vault September 2019 Pt. 2

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 08:00:00 GMT

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#116 - Treasures from the Disney Vault September 2019 Pt. 1

Sat, 21 Sep 2019 08:00:00 GMT

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#115 - D23 Expo Recap Pt. 2

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:00:00 GMT

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#114 - D23 Expo Recap Pt. 1

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#113 - Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet Pt. 3

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#112 - Claude Coats with Alan Coats & Dave Bossert

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#111 - Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet Pt. 2

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#110 - Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet Pt. 1

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#109 - Andreas Deja and Mickey Mouse Pt. 2

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#108 - Andreas Deja and Mickey Mouse Pt. 1

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#107 - Disneyland's Main Street Electrical Parade

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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BONUS - Independence Day Movie Lineup

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#106 - Disneyland's Original Submarine Voyage

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#105 - Treasures from the Disney Vault June 2019 Pt. 2

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#104 - Treasures from the Disney Vault June 2019 Pt. 1

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#103 - Mickey Mania Pt. 3

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#102 - Bob Gurr Answers Your Questions Pt. 3

Fri, 24 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#101 - Bob Gurr Answers Your Questions Pt. 2

Fri, 17 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#100 - Bob Gurr Answers Your Questions Pt. 1

Fri, 10 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#099 - Planning a Day at Disneyland (1959)

Fri, 03 May 2019 13:55:02 GMT

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#098 - Spaceship Earth Pt. 3

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#097 - Spaceship Earth Pt. 2

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#096 - Disney Questions and Answers

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#095 - Disney Theme Park Questions & Answers

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#094 - From the Archives: Disneyland Ladies Show with Carol Bowling

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

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#093 - Treasures from the Disney Vault March 2019 Pt. 2

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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#092 - Treasures from the Disney Vault March 2019 Pt. 1

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT

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#091 - From the Archives: Disney Family of Wines

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT

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#090 - Remembering Dave Smith with Jim Korkis

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT

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#089 - Remembering Ron Miller

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT

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#088 - Disney Family History: Walt in Chicago

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT

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#087 - Planning a Day at Magic Kingdom (1971)

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT

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#086 - Spaceship Earth Pt. 1

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

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#085 - Beyond the Wisdom of Walt

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

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#084 - The Vault of Walt: Christmas Edition with Jim Korkis

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

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#083 - Kem Weber: Mid-Century Furniture Designs for the Disney Studios with Dave Bossert

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

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#082 - Destination D 2018 Recap Part 2

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

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#081 - Destination D 2018 Recap Part 1

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

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#080 - Mickey Mania Pt. 2

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

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#079 - Disney Questions and Answers

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

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#078 - Disney Theme Park Questions & Answers

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#077 - Halloween at Hong Kong Disneyland

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#076 - Halloween at Shanghai Disneyland

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#075 - EPCOT: A Dream Re-Imagined

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#074 - Treasures from the Disney Vault October 2018 Pt. 2

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#073 - Treasures from the Disney Vault October 2018 Pt. 1

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#072 - Mickey Mania Pt. 1

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#071 - Interview with Michael Broggie Pt. 2

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#070 - Interview with Michael Broggie

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#069 - Sailing Ship Columbia 60th Anniversary

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#068 - Pinocchio's Daring Journey 35th Anniversary

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#067 - Planning a Day at Disneyland (1958)

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#066 - Mickey Mouse: From Steamboat Willie to Fantasia (Part 1)

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#065 - Tokyo Disneyland 35th Anniversary

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#064 - D23 Expo 2018 Japan

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#063 - Don Hahn and the Nine Old Men

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#062 - Disney Parks Questions and Answers

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#061 - Questions and Answers

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#060 - Finding Disney in Italy + Disneyland Paris

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 10:00:00 GMT

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#059 - Interview with Jeff Kurtti

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#058 - Disneyland of our Dreams Part 2

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#057 - Disneyland of our Dreams Part 1

Fri, 25 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#056 - Wisdom of Walt

Fri, 18 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#055 - Eat Like Walt with Marcy Smothers

Fri, 11 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#054 - 60 Years of Disneyland: The New Millennium (2000-2005) Part 4

Fri, 04 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#053 - 60 Years of Disneyland: The New Millennium (2000-2005) Part 3

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:00:00 GMT

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#052 - 60 Years of Disneyland: The New Millennium (2000-2005) Part 2

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#051 - 60 Years of Disneyland: The New Millennium (2000-2005) Part 1

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#050 - Disney Music: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 04:23:42 GMT

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BONUS - Craig Meets Topolino

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 02:00:12 GMT

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#049 - Questions and Answers

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT

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#048 - MouseAdventure at The Walt Disney Family Museum

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 08:00:00 GMT

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#047 - Treasures from the Disney Vault Spring 2018

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 08:00:00 GMT

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#046 - The Hall of Presidents

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT

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#045 - Walt Disney's Olympics

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT

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#044 - Interview with Jim Korkis Part 2

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 08:00:39 GMT

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#043 - Interview with Jim Korkis Part 1

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:00:36 GMT

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#042 - Tomorrowland Part 2

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:00:37 GMT

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#041 - Tomorrowland Part 1

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 20:06:36 GMT

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#040 - Eyvind Earle

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 08:00:35 GMT

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#039 - Question & Answer

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 08:00:39 GMT

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#038 - Tokyo & China

Sat, 28 Oct 2017 01:44:13 GMT

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BONUS - Walt Disney Studios & World War II

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 21:18:53 GMT

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BONUS - Hyperion Studios with David Lesjak

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 21:16:13 GMT

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#037 - Walt Disney’s Wartime Service in World War I

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 16:17:20 GMT

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#036 - A Tribute to Marty Sklar

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 16:00:34 GMT

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BONUS - Treasures from the Disney Vault Fall 2017 Preview

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 17:48:00 GMT

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#034 - Interview with Bob Gurr

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 02:25:58 GMT

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#035 - Magic Kingdom's Liberty Square

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:12:15 GMT

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#033 - Discovery Bay

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 14:58:43 GMT

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#032 - A Mouse is Born

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 02:22:42 GMT

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BONUS - Treasures from the Disney Vault Summer 2017 Preview

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 21:01:59 GMT

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#031 - Magic Kingdom's Frontierland

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:16:35 GMT

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#030 - The Gremlins with Jim Korkis

Sat, 22 Apr 2017 02:50:02 GMT

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#029 - Dave Bossert 'Oswald the Lucky Rabbit' Interview

Sat, 15 Apr 2017 04:40:06 GMT

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#028 - Disney 101: Films & Recordings

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 23:18:13 GMT

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#027 - Magic Kingdom's Adventureland

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 16:37:15 GMT

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#026 - The Alice Comedies

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:25:44 GMT

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#025 - Disney 101: Book Recommendations

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 16:41:15 GMT

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#024 - Destination D: Amazing Adventures Recap

Fri, 06 Jan 2017 16:39:11 GMT

01/06/17 - In this episode, Michael shares his experience and stories from the 2016 D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures event at Walt Disney World!

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BONUS - The Christmas Gift that Changed Walt

Sat, 24 Dec 2016 22:38:48 GMT

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BONUS - Walt Disney & Christmas with Jim Korkis

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 19:11:10 GMT

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#023 - Interview with Floyd Norman

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:25:41 GMT

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#022 - Walt Disney's First Studio - Laugh-O-Gram Studio

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 20:15:11 GMT

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#021 - Marceline, Missouri: Where Walt’s Dreams Began

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 21:15:44 GMT

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#020 - Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 21:16:01 GMT

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#019 - Connecting with Walt - We're Walking Right Down the Magic Kingdom's Main Street U.S.A.

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 14:46:46 GMT

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#018 - Connecting with Walt - Interview with Jeffrey Epstein

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 23:08:11 GMT

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#017 - Connecting with Walt - Castles Built with Dreams

Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:59:21 GMT

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#016 - Connecting with Walt - The Magic Kingdom

Fri, 08 Jul 2016 13:48:15 GMT

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#015 - Connecting with Walt - Windows on Main Street: Claude Coasts, Marc Davis, John DeCuir Jr., Bill Justice

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 18:55:49 GMT

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#014 - Connecting with Walt - A Long Journey Comes to an End

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 15:02:53 GMT

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#013 - Connecting with Walt - Building a Kingdom out of a Wilderness

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:39:39 GMT

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#012 - Connecting with Walt - The House that Walt Built

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 02:57:55 GMT

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#011 - Connecting with Walt - Disney Legends Who Built a World

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 16:25:58 GMT

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#010 - Connecting with Walt - Fact or Fiction: Was Frozen Ever After Walt's Idea?

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 11:27:23 GMT

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#009 - Connecting with Walt - Designing a Whole New World

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:19:12 GMT

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#008 - Connecting with Walt - Up the Creek

Mon, 18 Jan 2016 15:53:27 GMT

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#007 - Connecting with Walt - Pursing the Dream Without the Dreamer

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 17:10:56 GMT

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#006 - Connecting with Walt - A Lifetime Partnership

Mon, 04 Jan 2016 18:06:29 GMT

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#005 - Connecting with Walt - The Torch is Passed On

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:30:46 GMT

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#004 - Connecting with Walt - The Master Plan

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 14:00:00 GMT

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#003 - Connecting with Walt - The Search Ends and the Mystery Unfolds

Mon, 12 Oct 2015 16:50:27 GMT

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#002 - Connecting with Walt - You Can't Top Pigs with Pigs

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:21:31 GMT

10/09/15 - In this episode, Michael Bowling and Craig Williams examine several of the offers Walt received after the opening of Disneyland to build other Disneyland's around the U.S. Also, they share their feelings on the PBS documentary about Walt Disney.

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#001 - Connecting with Walt - One Little Spark of Inspiration

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 16:20:51 GMT

10/02//15 - In this episode, Michael Bowling and Craig Williams discuss our current view of the future compared to Walt Disney's in order to better understand the basis for creating the Florida Project in the debut episode of Connecting with Walt.

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