The Model Shop: Imagineering and Disney History

Listen to a classic Disney story set in London – and it's not Mary Poppins!

Learn all about the history of the Disneyland Ambassador program - and about the first-ever Ambassador -- in this episode of the Model Shop Podcast!

Feeling stressed? Join me for a relaxing tour of Critter Country! Take in the sights of the Rivers of America, grab a quick bite to eat, and meet some old pals!

Learn all about Disney's go-to costumer for its VIPs... the cast members! Today's Pixie Dust: https://d23.com/whats-in-a-name-renie-conley-costumer-to-the-stars-part-one/

Today we'll meet one of the most impactful and inspiring Imagineers of all time and learn about how he upheld Walt Disney's legacy in all that he did.

Learn all about the composer and arranger behind countless movie (and theme park) soundtracks!

Join me as we finish up our in-depth exploration of the MAPO mega-window with a trip in the Imagination Time Machine!

Join me for a relaxing stroll through Mickey's Toontown and rediscover some childhood excitement!

Let's continue our fascinating exploration of MAPO and the Machine Shop in this episode of the Model Shop Podcast!

Learn all about a whole new world of Imagineering as we begin our investigation of a mega-window on Main Street, USA!

Join me for a journey through the past and present of this podcast in celebration of our 50th episode, and get to know each other a bit better! My top 3 Imagineers: Richard and Robert Sherman Roger Broggie and Wathel Rogers Alice Davis A Happy Place Escape in my favorite land: New Orleans Square Happy Place Escape A Favorite Miscellaneous Episode of Mine: Come to Disneyland (in 1967) with Me!

Merry Christmas! Join me as I share five of my very favorite Disney Christmas specials on Disney Plus and hopefully get some inspiration for your holiday watch list!

Learn about a festive "dream come true" : the long history of Disney's involvement in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in this holiday episode of The Model Shop Podcast!

Learn about the first president of Walt Disney Imagineering and his dreams of detective glory!

Have you ever wondered what Walt would think of Disney World? Join me for the finale of this two-part series as we explore Disney World from Walt's perspective: what he knew about, what he dreamed about, and what he never could have imagined.

Happy Halloween! In celebration, learn all about the man who brought 999 happy haunts to life!

Have you ever wondered what Walt would think of Disney World? Join me for the first in a two-part series as we explore Disney World from Walt's perspective: what he knew about, what he dreamed about, and what he never could have imagined.

Learn all about the magic of lighting design and the contributions of this amazing Imagineer in this episode of The Model Shop!

Learn all about the king of Disney nostalgia and take a trip to an alternate dimension! Music in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTv_NvTXaks

Learn all about one of the writers of my all-time favorite Disney movie! Music in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfONPMXaGW0&t=138s

Join me on a relaxing ride around Disneyland as we discover the secrets that can only been experienced by train! Music in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMvdaDx7BCs&t=2544s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqagEbbnKQ8&t=1571s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px22GHX5PGk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPO3S649TNs&t=739s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlm0yAomYx0&t=515s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1epPcw8Wjk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVqsJ6H4H9s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKCsYrRXovo&t=722s

Learn about the artist behind the first concept art and souvenir maps in Disneyland! Music in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqagEbbnKQ8&t=770s

Learn about the father of the Disney parks spectacular and take a trip back in time to watch the Main Street Electrical Parade in this episode of the Model Shop! Music in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWTdd8EKo3Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bttykRzIHl4&t=471s

How did this dystopian novelist feel about Disneyland? How did the two become friends? What contributions did Bradbury make to the Disney parks? Learn all about the fascinating friendship between Walt Disney and Ray Bradbury! Music in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7_4gn5r86g

Join me as I search for the heart of Tomorrowland in three extinct attractions that show its spirit and its curses. The first in a series of Tomorrowland-centric episodes! Music in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb2ZZXuIKSs&t=821s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdfXW5ukLXA

Let the worries of the day melt away as we explore the wildest land in the wilderness... Frontierland! Music in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41zP3Re4H24

Learn about Bill Justice and all of the wonderful ways in which he brought characters to life! Music in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bttykRzIHl4&list=RDQM3AQp0opKp5M&start_radio=1

Learn all about the talented artist who makes every Disney park guest feel like a movie star: set designer Emile Kuri! Today's Pixie Dust: https://www.waltdisney.org/blog/second-home-walt-disneys-fire-station-apartment Music in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31YJPz7gZ4c&t=760s

Take a few moments to relax in the jungles of Adventureland! Music in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muQm1pQI2dc

Learn about the man behind the most famous images of Walt Disney in Disneyland! Today's Pixie Dust:  Footsteps: https://www.micechat.com/279414-remembering-legendary-disneyland-photographer-renie-bardeau/rene-bardeau-disneyland-walt-disney-footsteps/ The last photo of Walt in Disneyland: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/12/the-last-photo-of-walt-disney-at-disneyland-park/ Music in this episode: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UPel08fMg6g&t=8s&pp=2AEIkAIB

Learn about the King of Fantasyland (and the meaning of life) in the newest episode of the Model Shop Podcast! Music in this episode: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UPel08fMg6g&t=8s&pp=2AEIkAIB

Today on the Model Shop, learn all about Blaine Gibson and the power of hobbies! Music in this episode: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UPel08fMg6g&t=8s&pp=2AEIkAIB

Merry Christmas Eve! Take a moment away from the holiday bustle to witness the most magical event of the year in the North Pole!

Spend a day full of Christmas fun and festivities with me as we explore the first five years of Disneyland's celebrations!

Having trouble thinking of what to give your Disney-history-obsessed friends this holiday season? Look no further than this episode of the Model Shop!

Welcome to the first holiday episode of the 2022 season, in which we will be experiencing all of the joys of the happiest place on Earth during the most wonderful time of the year!

Learn all about the Haunted Mansion that never was in this Halloween episode of the Model Shop! Today's Pixie Dust: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/travel/story/rare-disneyland-museum-weird-concept-drawings-54499952

Join us for our first Halloween episode of the year and learn all about the face of one of the most famous characters in The Haunted Mansion!

Learn all about the father of Disney parks landscaping and his unique and impressive strategies for bringing a jungle to Southern California!

Learn all about the first audio-animatronics and their incredible creators! Today's Pixie Dust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzqAZCH9m_A

Learn all about the 1960 Olympic torch, Salvador Dalí's project with Disney, Mickey's birthday portraits and the person who created them all! Today's Pixie Dust: https://d23.com/suitable-framing-mickey-portraits-years/

Take a quick break from any stressors in your life and join me for a relaxing sail down the Rivers of America in Disneyland!

In this very special episode, you are invited to the opening day of Disneyland! Come and see the magical kingdom that everyone has been talking about for months and watch Walt's opening day dedication live and in-person!

Learn all about the Imagineer who drew the portraits for the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland Paris in this mini-episode of The Model Shop!

In today's episode of The Model Shop, we'll learn a bit about the iconic Mary Blair and how she influenced many parts of the Disney Company!

In this episode of the Model Shop, learn all about Kathy Rogers, a show producer who worked on New Fantasyland in Disneyland, the Matterhorn, Star Tours and many other projects in Disney parks around the world!

Today on The Model Shop, we'll be learning about the second Imagineer (after Walt Disney himself!), and his many contributions to the Disney Company.

Have you ever wondered how Walt Disney imagined EPCOT? Find out as we explore what Walt wanted EPCOT to be and what that shows about him as a person!

Join me for a relaxing stroll through the winding streets of New Orleans Square in this Happy Place Escape!

On this episode of The Model Shop, we'll learn about an imagineer with a love for all things silly and a talent for creating memorable characters: Marc Davis!