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

In this episode from the archives of the Disneyland podcast, Michael chats with author Don Ballard about the history of the Disneyland Hotel. 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 tests Tom on his knowledge of the themed weather vanes and spires in Disneyland Park and the Magic Kingdom.. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books/Magazines: A Magical Half-Century: Stories Celebrating Walt Disney World’s First 50 Years by Christopher E. Smith Websites/Articles:...

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

In this episode, Michael and his new co-host discuss the 1964 Wonderful World of Color presentation "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh". Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Video: Walt Disney Treasures: Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow Books/Magazines: Walt Disney and Live Action: The Disney Studio's Live Action Fe...

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: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books/Magazines: The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 39: The Adventureland Story, Disney Historian Michael...

In this episode, Michael and Craig answer your questions about Walt Disney and his family, Disney entertainment, and more! 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 Craig answer your questions about the Disney theme parks and Imagineering! 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 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: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt...

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: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Who’s Afraid of the Song of the South and other Forbidden Disney Stories by Jim Korkis Websites/Articles: The...

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: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John Culhane The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edited by Dani...

In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their discussion of Fantasia moving on to the "Pastoral Symphony" and "Dance of the Hours" sequences. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John Culhane The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edited by Daniel...

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: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John Culhane The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edite...

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: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John Culhane The Walt Disney Film Archives: The A...

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: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff...

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: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff Kurtti The “...

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: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff Kurtti The “E” Tick...

In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their discussion of Milt Kahl's life and the characters he brought to life! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter 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...

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss one of Walt Disney's brashest Nine Old Men - Milt Kahl. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter 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 Andrea...

In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their dive into the history of Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books: The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. Pedersen Websites/Articles: The Disney Wiki: The Living Seas Park Lore: The Living Seas: The Nauti...

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: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books: The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. Pedersen Walt Disney’...

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss their favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios and live-action films along with their favorite shorts! 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 Mary Jo once again return to the history of Walt Disney's animated classic - Bambi. 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 is joined by special guest Trish to discuss some of the recent presentations he's experienced at the Walt Disney Family Museum! 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 from the archives, Michael discusses Disneyland moving into the 1970s and beyond after the passing of Walt Disney. 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 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! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Buy Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Visual Companion Find Dave's Books at The...