Diz Tales

On this episode of Diz Tales, we take a look at the ideas that Walt Disney worked on that eventually led to his greatest dream - Disneyland! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Diz Tales Fast Facts, where we'll talk about multiple topics in each episode! In today's episode we answer several burning questions! Why does ABC owe its very existence to anti-trust laws? Which elderly Disney family member took Space Mountain for a spin? What was Disney's California Living? When did Disney start distributing its own motion pictures? And who originally started ESPN? Fi...

On this episode of Diz Tales, we discuss the many things in Walt's early years that might have inspired his biggest dream - Disneyland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's bonus episode, we're taking a look at two cult classics from 1993- Hocus Pocus and Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas . We discuss how production delays on The Lion King led to bizarre scheduling decisions that impacted both films in their initial theatrical releases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Diz Tales, we take a look at the production of Walt Disney's classic motion picture Mary Poppins. We'll cover the promise Walt Disney made to his daughters to produce a motion picture based on their favorite book, the difficult collaboration with PL Travers and the eventual success of the film and its contribution to Disneyland's expansion projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Welcome to Diz Tales Fast Facts, where we'll talk about multiple topics in each episode! In today's episode we answer several burning questions! Who was supposed to be the original star of the Sorcerer's Apprentice segment of Fantasia? What fast food joint was one of Walt Disney's favorite places to eat? Space Mountain at Florida's Magic Kingdom park was a clone of which Disneyland attraction? Did...

On this episode of Diz Tales, we begin our celebration of Disneyland's 70th Anniversary! We discuss how hardly anyone in Hollywood at the time thought that the park would last six months as well as the early influences in Walt Disney's life that led him on the road to building his very own Magic Kingdom in the citrus groves of Anaheim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Diz Tales, we take a look at how the center of the motion picture industry ended up in Southern California, where Walt Disney Productions fit into the Hollywood scene during the golden age of film and take a look at the beginnings of the first (and currently only) combination theme park and working studio- Universal Studios Hollywood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

On this bonus episode of Diz Tales, we take a look at Disney's attempt to rebuild its television division in the 1980's and how Burt Reynolds played a part. We're also announcing our new Ralph Cast Network podcast- The HodgePod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Diz Tales, we discuss three ways that the company has celebrated the holidays over the years, including the company's first television special, Disneyland's first Christmas and the Swedish Sensation- "From All of Us To All of You!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Bonus Episode, we'll take a look at some of the most and least successful Disney merchandise. We'll also learn that even a failure can lead to a heartwarming success! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special bonus episode of Diz Tales, we celebrate the birth of the man who started it all- Walt Disney! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Diz Tale, we'll discuss the sneaky story behind the development of the Matterhorn Mountain in Disneyland, as well as some of the major renovations it has undergone since it opened in 1959. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this extra special bonus episode of Diz Tales, we're discussing the history of Walt Disney World's beloved Muppet*Vision 3D attraction, Jim Henson's contentious negotiations with The Walt Disney Company and the sad news that Jim Henson's last project is being replaced with a Monsters Inc ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this bonus Thanksgiving Day episode of Diz Tales, we discuss one of the funniest sitcom episodes ever made- WKRP in Cincinnati's "Turkeys Away" as well as why it qualifies to be discussed on a Disney Fan Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we celebrate the birthday of Mickey Mouse, discuss the unbelievable connection between beloved Disneyland attraction “it’s a small world” and infamous “Mommie Dearest” Joan Crawford and look into the cola wars and how that affected the Magic Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this surprise bonus episode of Diz Tales, we'll talk about the Disney family's military service during World War One and Walt Disney Productions' war efforts during World War Two, as well as discuss an amazing coincidence that linked Walt Disney with another businessman whose company also represented the United States around the world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

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Coming Soon - Diz Tales: A Disney Fan Podcast! Walt Disney was a visionary whose creations became known around the world. Diz Tales will tell the stories behind his biggest projects- and those created by the company he left behind. Diz Tales will premiere November 4, 2024 on the podcast app of your choice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.