Disney History Institute Podcast

Disney History Institute Podcast

The Disney History Institute Podcast--exploring the history of animation and of early cinematic amusement parks.

Episodes

January 26, 2026 52 mins

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode:

- How Zootopia's Success Will Change Disney
- Troubles at Imagineering
- Galaxy's Edge 2.0

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

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

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

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December 29, 2025 22 mins

Diane Disney Miller recalls Christmas with her father, Walt Disney.

Disney 2025 Year-in-Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b0fsgTJMDg

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How Mickey Mouse became a Christmas ambassador in the 1930s.

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December 15, 2025 38 mins

Changes to the film and streaming market--and how these changes will affect Disney.

 

Making Mary Poppins Dates:

Burbank - Dec 18 - https://burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592

Walt's Barn - Dec 21 - https://www.instagram.com/p/DSGOw5Xkx5l/?img_index=2

 

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Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode:

- Zootopia 2 and the Changing Cultural Landscape of Disney Films
- The Difficulties of Planning for America's 250th Inside a Theme Park
- A Wave of Opening Date and Timeline Announcements for Disney World
- And More

 

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Links to live events:

Books and Books - Coral Gables (Miami) - Dec 7. https://shop.booksand...

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Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company.  In this episode:

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November 24, 2025 40 mins

Our monthly news and analysis episode.  In this Update:

- Possible changes to the Tiki Room
- Surge pricing on tickets
- An unusual new store at Disney Springs
- A new attraction opens at Animal Kingdom
- and more

 

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Making Mary Poppins (book):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR


Event Links:

December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Link: booksoup.com/eve...

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The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Two.

 

Bandcamp subscriptions:

dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

 

Making Mary Poppins (book):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

 

Event Links:

Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-making-mary-poppins-tickets-1804363683349

December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Li...

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The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-One.

 

Bandcamp subscriptions:

dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

 

Making Mary Poppins (book):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

 

Event Links:

Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-making-mary-poppins-tickets-1804363683349

December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Li...

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The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty.

 

Bandcamp subscriptions:

dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

 

Making Mary Poppins (book):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

 

Event Links: 

Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-making-mary-poppins-tickets-1804363683349 

December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Sou...

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Tyrus Wong was the artist who shaped the environmental presentation of Bambi, relying on the influence of Chinese traditions in painting.  A reading from a biography of his life, Background Artist, and a discussion with its author, Karen Fang

Link to Karen Fang's book on Tyrus Wong: https://amzn.to/4qp2wjX

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October 20, 2025 41 mins

In the late 1960s, those who worked with Walt wrote down memories of their time with him--memories that were mostly forgotten until now. Volume Three.

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Making Mary Poppins (pre-order book):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

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Our monthly news magazine focused on the Disney Company. In this episode:

- Updates to Frozen Ever After at EPCOT
- Opening Timeline for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster with The Muppets
- Updates on Rivers of America Construction
- Updates on Zootopia: Better Zoogether
- Permit Updates for Disneyland Forward
- Price Increases at the Parks (and Ways to Save)
- And More

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Our monthly news magazine focused on the Disney Company.  In this episode:

- Unusual trademark battles over Mickey Mouse
- How the Jimmy Kimmel Live issue changed the near future of the Disney Company
- Disney food programs to help those in need

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The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Nineteen.

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The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

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The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eighteen.

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The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

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The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Seventeen.

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The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

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