Disney History Institute Podcast

The announcements from D23 and what they mean for the future of Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Recent Disney announcements and what they mean for the future of Disney resorts. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The announcements from D23 and what they mean for the future of EPCOT. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The announcements from D23 and what they mean for the future of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The announcements from D23 and what they mean for the future of Animal Kingdom. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The announcements from D23 and what they mean for the future of the Magic Kingdom. Bandcamp Subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

What is D23 likely--and not so likely--to announce for the parks this year? Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Homer Brightman's memoir that explores his fifteen years at the Disney Studio, from 1935 to 1950.  Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com New Pseudonyms in Part Two (In Order of Appearance)** Pophoff - Harry Reaves  Strayshott – Webb Smith Clem Longshanks – Probably Vernon Stallings Diddle – Joe Grant Barker – Pinto Colvig Grout – Dick Lundy Gloomy Gus – Ted Thwaites Links - Ham Luske ** Refer to previous podcast episodes for earlier pseudonyms 

>> Homer Brightman's memoir that explores his fifteen years at the Disney Studio, from 1935 to 1950. >> Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com >> Pseudonyms (In Order of Appearance) for Part One Stillwalker – Bill Roberts Ivy Green – Mary Flanigan Dogstone – George Drake Chilby – Eddie Strickland Snojob – Perce Pearce Hogsworth – Roy Scott Tricklebank – Frank Teague Titcomb – Jack Miller MacPewy – McLaren Stewart Gabbey – Tom Wood Sligh – Ted Sears

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: •    Moana and Disney's Troubling Summer at the Box Office •    Gordon Ramsay and the Re-Branding of Downtown Disney  Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of how Disneyland was created, opened, and expanded, as remembered by Raul Grisanti, the person who oversaw all food operations in the park. Part Three / The Conclusion. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of Disneyland's opening day (July 17, 1955)...and more. Link to Three Years in Wonderland at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gtYvbk Link to Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com  

The story of how Disneyland was created, opened, and expanded, as remembered by Raul Grisanti, the person who oversaw all food operations in the park. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of the most famous fireworks show at Disneyland and Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of the very long week when Disney's Wilderness Lodge lost its air conditioning during a Florida Heat Advisory. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of how Disneyland was created, opened, and expanded, as remembered by Raul Grisanti, the person who oversaw all food operations in the park.  Part One. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - How is Star Wars, under Disney, doing on the big screen, at the parks, and on Disney+? Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - Construction Updates for the Magic Kingdom - Bluey in Disneyland and Disney World Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company.  In this episode: - Updates to Disneyland and Disney World - The Wonders of the Animation Courtyard - A Complete Redo of Carousel of Progress Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - Construction Update in Avengers Campus - Coco Boat Ride Takes Shape - Galaxy's Edge Goes Old School - Disneyland Resort Eyes Large Expansion Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - Disney Live Action Remakes Take a New Direction - How the Conflict in Iran is Affecting the Disney Parks Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

An exploration of the opening-day pharmacy museum at Disneyland with author Stephan Hall. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Hundreds of recently released pages of depositions shed new light on the battle between Florida and Disney and what unannounced plans Disney World has for the near future. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com >> Also, apologies, though the audio file was loaded on Sunday, it didn't post, as scheduled, on Sunday night.  Only the text block posted.  So instead, I re-loaded the file again on Monday morning

The first chapter of the book, Making Mary Poppins. Link to video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Q9NOLsKNDss Link to the book on Amazon - amzn.to/4mhHUaU L\ Link to Bandcamp subscription page - https://dhipodcast.bandcamp.com/

The concluding episode in our story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Thirty-One.  . Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Presentation at UW- Whitewater - https://www.uww.edu/ce/disneycareerjourneys/toddpiercepresentation

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

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: ** Josh D'Amaro and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad First Week of Being CEO. ** Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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

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

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

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

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - What does a Paramount purchase of Warner Brothers mean for Disney? - The odd trend of guests getting naked at Disney and Universal - Update on the Coco boat ride at DCA Bandcamp Subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - Trouble for Star Wars - Is Thanos returning both to Disney Parks and the MCU films? - Mapping out the Future of Avatar Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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

Bob Iger picks a successor (again!).  Why this time should be different! Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - How Zootopia's Success Will Change Disney - Troubles at Imagineering - Galaxy's Edge 2.0 Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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

Disney Parks were build with the goal of immersion--but in today's modern world, with smart phones everywhere, is immersion now dead? (Part Two) Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Disney Parks were build with the goal of immersion--but in today's modern world, with smart phones everywhere, is immersion now dead? Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Diane Disney Miller recalls Christmas with her father, Walt Disney. Disney 2025 Year-in-Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b0fsgTJMDg Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

How Mickey Mouse became a Christmas ambassador in the 1930s. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Changes to the film and streaming market--and how these changes will affect Disney.   Making Mary Poppins Dates: Burbank - Dec 18 - https://burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592 Walt's Barn - Dec 21 - https://www.instagram.com/p/DSGOw5Xkx5l/?img_index=2   Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - Zootopia 2 and the Changing Cultural Landscape of Disney Films - The Difficulties of Planning for America's 250th Inside a Theme Park - A Wave of Opening Date and Timeline Announcements for Disney World - And More   Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com   Links to live events: Books and Books - Coral Gables (Miami) - Dec 7. https://shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce Orlando - December 13.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-todd-james-pierce-tickets-1976246325960

Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company.  In this episode: -              * Rapunzel edges into the space once occupied by Snow White -              * A surprise appearance of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln -              * Avenger's Campus absorbs lessons from Galaxy's Edge -              * The future of Disney animatronics with AI   >> Upcoming In-Person Events Book Soup - Los Angeles - Dec 1.  https://booksoup.com/event/2025-12-01/todd-james-pierce Books and Books - Coral Gables (Miami) - Dec 7.  https://shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce Orlando - December 13.   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-todd-james-pierce-tickets-1976246325960   >> Order Making Mary Poppins Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR   >> Bandcamp Subscriptions Support the podcast and get access to hundreds of episodes: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Our monthly news and analysis episode.  In this Update: - Possible changes to the Tiki Room - Surge pricing on tickets - An unusual new store at Disney Springs - A new attraction opens at Animal Kingdom - and more   Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins (book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR Event Links: December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Link: booksoup.com/events/2025/12 December 7 – Miami – Books and Books - shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Two.   Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com   Making Mary Poppins (book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR   Event Links: Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-making-mary-poppins-tickets-1804363683349 December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Link: booksoup.com/events/2025/12 December 7 – Miami – Books and Books - shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce December 18 – Burbank – Burbank Public Library – Link: burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-One.   Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com   Making Mary Poppins (book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR   Event Links: Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-making-mary-poppins-tickets-1804363683349 December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Link: booksoup.com/events/2025/12 December 7 – Miami – Books and Books - shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce December 18 – Burbank – Burbank Public Library – Link: burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty.   Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com   Making Mary Poppins (book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR   Event Links:  Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-making-mary-poppins-tickets-1804363683349  December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Link: https://booksoup.com/events/2025/12 December 7 – Miami – Books and Books - https://shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce  December 18 – Burbank – Burbank Public Library – Link: https://burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592 

Tyrus Wong was the artist who shaped the environmental presentation of Bambi, relying on the influence of Chinese traditions in painting.  A reading from a biography of his life, Background Artist, and a discussion with its author, Karen Fang Link to Karen Fang's book on Tyrus Wong: https://amzn.to/4qp2wjX Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com