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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November 10, 2025 31 mins

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

 

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Making Mary Poppins (book):

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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 23, 2025 44 mins

The story of how Disney changed Halloween and how Halloween changed Disney.

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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):

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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):

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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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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):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

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September 1, 2025 66 mins

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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