Postcard Inspirations Podcast

Darlene Gillespie is one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club. The most popular cast member in the first season, her popularity was usurped by Annette Funicello in the second season and thereafter. Darlene enjoyed a career in medicine, before becoming a petty criminal, and even did some jail time, before retiring to a respectable life. This is her intriguing tale. Podcast Show Not...

Annette Funicello is perhaps the best known of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club TV show. In addition to being a Mouseketeer and appearing in guest spots in several Disney movies and TV shows, she also had a career as a singer, and as the popular star of a series of beach movies in the 1960s. This is Annette's intriguing stardom story… Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirati...

Bobby Burgess was one of the original Mouseketeers on the original Mickey Mouse Club TV show that aired in the mid to late 1950s. Bobby was a natural performer from a young age, loving to dance and beginning lessons as a toddler. By the time he was cast on The Mickey Mouse Club, he'd already appeared on about seventy-five TV shows. This is his story. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspiration...

Hal Adelquist is known for being instrumental in bringing the Mickey Mouse Club TV show to the air and making it a success during its first season. He worked for the Disney Company for decades prior to that, and was involved in departments ranging from Animation to Personnel. A falling out with Walt ended his career in show business. This is his story. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirati...

The Fort Wilderness Resort at Walt Disney World in Florida is part of the Walt Disney park, but allows guests who want a more rustic experience to go camping on the property. The family has always enjoyed the cabins and camping sites where you can park RVs or pitch tents. If you want to enjoy a magical Walt Disney World vacation while also enjoying the great outdoors in sunny Florida, this is what...

Walter Knott created Knott's Berry Farm, and Walt Disney created Disneyland. Both parks were near each other, but instead of competing, the two Walters became good friends. In fact, they were friends long before Disneyland was built. This is the story of their friendship. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/the-friendship-between-walter-knott-and-walt-disney/   Free Disney Postcar...

Knott's Berry Farm is a popular theme park in Buena Park, California. It is currently owned by the Cedar Fair company. The park sits on fifty-seven acres of land, features forty rides, attracts around four million visitors each year, and is the twelfth most visited theme park in North America. Needless to say, Knott's Berry Farm is a popular place. The park originated with Walter Knott's berry far...

Claude K. Bell was a sculptor at Knott's Berry Farm in California who had a love of dinosaurs. So, he built several large dinosaur sculptures on land that he owned in the southern California desert, and turned it into a park called Cabazon Dinosaurs. This is the story of Claude and the park. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/claude-k-bell-and-cabazon-dinosaurs/   Free Disney Pos...

Journey into Imagination with Figment is the third iteration of a ride about imagination that is located at EPCO at Walt Disney World in Florida. The current iteration is a mixture of the best features of the first two iterations. It focuses on the importance of a free imagination and features a dragon mascot named Figment. This is the ride's interesting story. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcard...

Club 33 is an exclusive club located in the New Orleans Square part of Disneyland in California. Conceived by Walt Disney himself as a place to host dignitaries, celebrities, and family members for Disney executives. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/the-history-of-club-33/   Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway   Subscribe to the Pod...

John Lounsbery was one of the famous Nine Old Men of the Walt Disney Company. He was a prolific and talented animator, and his hand touched most of the early work of the company. Art teachers noticed his talent early, and one of them sent him to interview with the Walt Disney Company—an interview that would change John's life for the better. This is John Lounsbery's story… Podcast Show Notes: http...

Les Clark was one of the longest-serving animators at the Walt Disney Company and the first of the famous "Nine Old Men" animators of the early days of the company. He started out literally being discovered by Walt himself when he was working in an ice cream shop in high school. This is his story of making his way up in the company. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/les-clark-di...

Eric Larson was a Disney animator and later became a Disney Legend. Yet, Eric did not want to work at the Disney Company in the beginning. He ended up there by chance, wanted to quit, was talked into staying, and became the company's longest-serving employee at the time of his retirement. This is Eric's intriguing story from reluctant employee to beloved Disney treasure. Podcast Show Notes: https:...

Alice Davis was born to be an artist—and she'd go on to become an iconic designer for much of Disney's wardrobe. Learn about her life and accomplishments here. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/alice-davis-disney-inspirations-2/   Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway   Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast...

Who was the first person to buy a ticket to a Disney theme park? The answer to that interesting question is a twenty-two year old man named Dave MacPherson. This college student had one simple goal on Disneyland's opening day to the general public on July 18, 1955, to be first in line. This is his story. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/disneys-first-ever-park-guest-dave-macphe...

Performing was Betty Taylor's passion. She had a long, wonderful career on stage at Disneyland—and you can learn all about it here! Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/betty-taylor-disney-inspirations/   Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway   Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast   Disney Postcards for Sale: https:/...

Today on the Postcard Inspirations Podcast we'll be talking about the artist Milt Kahl. He was a born artist and a perfectionist who went on to become one of the most transformative figures of the Disney empire. Sit back and relax and let's dive into his story so that we can be inspired by his talents and accomplishments… Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/milt-kahl-disney-inspirations/...

Today on the Postcard Inspirations Podcast, we're focusing on Wolfgang Reitherman… He distinguished himself in so many ways during his time as a Disney animator. Listen on to learn more about his inspiring life story… Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/wolfgang-reitherman-disney-inspirations/   Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway   Subscribe...

Of all the rides at Disneyland, Pirates of the Caribbean is among the most famous. Let me show you this ride's unique history so you can see why. Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/pirates-of-the-caribbean-ride-history   Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway   Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast   Disney Postcards...

Join me today as we chronicle the rise and fall of various attractions at Disneyland's Tomorrowland. You probably know Tomorrowland as one of the themed lands at Disney theme parks, home to famous rides such as Space Mountain. But if you're like me, you probably aren't as familiar with the history of Tomorrowland. One of the five original themed lands at Disneyland, Tomorrowland first opened in Ju...

Herb Ryman was an artist for the Disney Company, as well as an artist with other movie studios, and a talented independent artist. His lengthy career includes design work on some of the most popular movies of Hollywood's Golden Age, as well as being a sought after artist for private collectors. This is his interesting story. Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/herb-ryman-disney-inspiratio...

Bill Evans was a landscape designer and architect at the Disney theme parks for more than forty years. Even after retirement, he offered his freelance services to the company. Every Disney park in the world has at least some of his work in it. This is the story of this remarkable and talented man who is so admired. Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/bill-evans-walt-disney-inspirations  ...

X Atencio was an animator, stop motion designer and Imagineer for the Walt Disney Company. In fact, he was hired by the company at age 18, while still an art school student, and made his entire career with the company. He eventually became a Disney Legend. Here is his intriguing and unique story. Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/x-atencio-walt-disney-inspirations   Free Disney Postcard...

From Navy admiral to Disney magic, Joe Fowler's story is a fascinating story of creativity and hard work. Listen on to see how he brought Disneyland to life. Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/joe-fowler-the-man-behind-disneyland-magic/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/ Disne...

Dick Van Dyke didn't have many Disney roles—but his biggest was among the most iconic movies ever made. Learn more about his life here! Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/dick-van-dyke-walt-disney-inspirations/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/ Disney Postcards for Sale https...