Disney History Institute Podcast

Disney History Institute Podcast

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

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September 8, 2025 35 mins

Looking to add something new to your next trip to Disney World?  We explore a trio of unique experiences now available at the Florida resort.

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

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The news from Destination D.  And what it means for the future of the Disney Company.

 

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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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August 25, 2025 42 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 Two.

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

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

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Our monthly news update. In this episode:

- Going to school at Disney World
- Trouble at Disney+
- More on Starlight at the Magic Kingdom
- Nostalgia design at Disney World
- Test Track 3.0
- Geo-82
- And More

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Our monthly news update continues.  In this episode:

- Starlight premieres at the Magic Kingdom
- Animation Tour returns to Hollywood Studios
- Battle over the Mickey Mouse trademark
- The closing of Rivers of America
- Trouble for theatrical releases
- Disney turns to nostalgia to sell the Florida Resort
- And More

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Walt, as an animatronic, comes to Disneyland.

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

 

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

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

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June 23, 2025 48 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.

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How does Walt Disney Productions move forward after the death of Walt?  A reading from After Disney by Neil O'Brien, and a discussion with the author.

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Updates on construction projects at the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney's California Adventure.

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This week we have a set of stories focused on the battle between Disney and Universal in Florida:

- Opening Crowds at Epic Universe
- Two new shows at Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Two new shows at Epic Universe
- And More

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

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

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May 12, 2025 39 mins

What works well at Epic, what needs work, and how this park changes the power dynamic between Disney and Universal in Florida?  Part Two

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May 7, 2025 8 mins

Disney plans to open a park in Abu Dhabi.

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May 5, 2025 52 mins

What works well at Epic, what needs work, and how this park changes the power dynamic between Disney and Universal in Florida?

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