Disney History Institute

Disney History Institute Podcast

Tv EN ↓ 100 episodes

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

Author

Disney History Institute

Episodes

DHI 316 - The Disney Update - July 2025 - Part Two 28.07.2025 47:50

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 Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 315 - The Disney Update - July 2025 21.07.2025 36:56

Walt, as an animatronic, comes to Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 314 - Music, Mayhem, and the Mouse with Stan Freese 14.07.2025 43:38

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

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Fourteen 07.07.2025 39:33

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Fourteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Thirteen 30.06.2025 35:49

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Thirteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 313 - Memories of Walt - Vol. 1 23.06.2025 48:19

In the late 1960s, those who worked with Walt wrote down memories of their time with him--memories that were mostly forgotten until now. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 312 - After Disney with Neil O'Brien 16.06.2025 1:23:17

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. Link to After Disney on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SUqrbn Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 311 - The Disney Update - June 2025 - Part Two 09.06.2025 51:01

Updates on construction projects at the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney's California Adventure. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 310 - The Disney Update - June 2025 02.06.2025 46:38

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 Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twelve 26.05.2025 34:52

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twelve. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eleven 19.05.2025 39:04

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eleven. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 309 - Epic Universe - Part Two 12.05.2025 39:41

What works well at Epic, what needs work, and how this park changes the power dynamic between Disney and Universal in Florida? Part Two Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 308 - Disneyland Abu Dhabi 07.05.2025 8:32

Disney plans to open a park in Abu Dhabi. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 307 - Epic Universe 05.05.2025 52:32

What works well at Epic, what needs work, and how this park changes the power dynamic between Disney and Universal in Florida? Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 306 - The Disney Update - April 2025 - Part Two 28.04.2025 1:04:36

This week we have a half dozen stories about the Disney parks, films, streaming and more, including: - The State of the Company - Bob Iger's Vision for Disney+ - New Attractions – And Delays - Discounting the Magic Kingdom - Disney Films – What's Working and What's Not - And More Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 305 - The Disney Update - April 2025 - Part One 21.04.2025 45:17

The competition between Disney and Universal heats up again. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 304 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Six 14.04.2025 47:04

The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Six.

DHI 303 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Five 07.04.2025 45:06

The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Five. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 302 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Four 31.03.2025 40:35

The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Four. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 301 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Three 26.03.2025 58:50

The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 300 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Two 24.03.2025 37:22

The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 299 - The Disney Update - March 2025 17.03.2025 40:56

In this update, we cover: New details about the Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom Big reveals about the Door Coaster and more at Hollywood Studios Problems with new theatrical films And more Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

DHI 298 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks - Part One 10.03.2025 46:10

The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part One. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Ten 03.03.2025 34:29

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Ten. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Nine 24.02.2025 34:21

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Nine. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com