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

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more in...

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Sources: Books: The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 46: Disneyland’s Indiana Jones A...

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Sources: Books: The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 46...

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Sources: Books: Taschen’s The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1...

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books: Taschen’s The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968 The Disney Films by Leonard...

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Directing at Disney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books: The Musical World of Walt Disney by David Tietyen Disney Melodies: The Magic of Disney Music by Karl Beaudry W...

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Los Angeles Christ...

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hilbert Museum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

In this episode, Michael and Tom explore more history of The Land pavilion at EPCOT Center and discover why Food Rocks! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books/Magazines: 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...

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books: A Magical Half-Century: Stories Celebrating Walt Disney World’s...

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Before the Birds Sang Words official website Before the Birds Sang Words on Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast....

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s EPCOT Center: Creating the New World of Tomorrow, text by Richard R. Beard The Epco...

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Ho...

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. Links: Michael’s Disney...

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. Links: Michael’s Disneylan...

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. Links:...

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. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segme...

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: Michael’s Disneyland History Segme...