Fio

The Model Shop: Imagineering and Disney History

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Welcome to The Model Shop! My name is Fio, and I'll be your guide as we make our way through Disney history, the past of Walt Disney Imagineering, and the creation of Disneyland. We'll learn about legendary imagineers, experience extinct attractions, and always be on the look out for some pixie dust along the way!

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Alice Davis 24.04.2022 7:00

Today on the Model Shop, we're going to learn all about Alice Davis, the genius behind the costumes for all of our favorite audio-animatronics!

Richard and Robert Sherman: Disney's Songwriters 10.04.2022 10:39

Today on The Model Shop, we'll be learning about the unstoppable songwriting duo behind some of the best Disney songs of all time- the Sherman brothers!

Let's Explore Never-Built Attractions in Disneyland! 27.03.2022 8:58

On this episode of The Model Shop, we'll be using the imagination time machine to look into three Disneyland attractions that only ever existed in the imagination!

Bob Gurr 20.03.2022 6:10

Do you know which famous Imagineer designed many of the vehicles for the most iconic Disney attractions? Find out in this episode of The Model Shop Podcast!

Fantasyland Happy Place Escape 14.03.2022 12:05

Hello and Welcome back to the Model Shop Podcast! My name is Fio, and I’ll be your host as we explore the early days of Walt Disney Imagineering. We’ll get to know some imagineers, experience extinct attractions, and always be on the look out for extra Pixie Dust! And today, it is Pixie Dust time! Disneyland is so important to so many people because it offers and escape from the rest of the world....

Come to Disneyland (in 1967) With Me! 06.03.2022 9:24

There are some extinct Disneyland attractions that I would love to be able to experience. Luckily, I have a fully functional imagination time machine- and so do you! Join me on the first episode in a new series in which we will travel back to periods in Disneyland history and ride some of the best attractions of Disneyland's past!

Rolly Crump 27.02.2022 10:55

Have you ever been to Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room or ridden on Haunted Mansion or It's a Small World? Well, then you have experienced the genius of Roland Fargo Crump! Learn all about him in this episode of The Model Shop!

Main Street, USA Happy Place Escape 13.02.2022 14:42

Claude Coats: Beautiful Disney Backgrounds 05.02.2022 8:19

Hello and welcome back to The Model Shop Podcast! Today, we will be covering the amazing Claude Coats! Here's today's Pixie Dust! http://claudecoats.com/ArtGallery.html

X Atencio: Giving Voice to Disney's Pirates and Ghosts 28.01.2022 11:13

Welcome to the first official episode of The Model Shop! Today, we'll be covering one of my personal favorite Imagineers: X Atencio!

The Model Shop Podcast Trailer 26.01.2022 0:23

Welcome to the Model Shop Podcast! Join me as I explore the history of Walt Disney Imagineering and learn about legendary imagineers, take a look at some extinct attractions, and find some pixie dust along the way! Music used in this episode is from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6cXlgBijUM