Disney History Institute Podcast

The Disney History Institute Podcast--exploring the history of animation and of early cinematic amusement parks.

DHI 258 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Eight 04/22/2024

DHI 258 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Eight Episode Description: The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Eight - Finishing and Promoting Darby O'Gill. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/30924228

DHI 257 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Seven 04/15/2024

DHI 257 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Seven The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Seven - The filming of Darby O'Gill. DHI Video: Construction Update for Disney World and Disneyland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-jo1vIYD4Q&t=1s Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/30814593

DHI 256 - The Disney Update - April 2024 - Part Two 04/08/2024

DHI 256 - The Disney Update - April 2024 - Part Two Our monthly update for the Disney Company - April 2024 - Part Two In this episode: * An Avatar Land comes to Disneyland * Disneyland Forward * Beyond Big Thunder Begins * The Battle for the Disney Board * New Directions at Marvel Studios Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/30716548

DHI 255 - The Disney Update - April 2024 - Disney World Is About To Expand 04/01/2024

DHI 255 - The Disney Update - April 2024 - Disney World Is About To Expand Our monthly update for the Disney Company - April 2024 In this episode, stories that point to the coming expansion of Disney World: * A settlement clears the way for Disney to work with the State of Florida * Permits reveal large work about to start at Animal Kingdom * And the battle for the Disney board Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Contact: www.toddjamespierce.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/30611543

DHI 254 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Six 03/25/2024

DHI 254 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Six The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Six - Spin and Marty and Darby O'Gill. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/30516933

DHI 253 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Five 03/18/2024

DHI 253 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Five The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Five - Don Quixote and The Great Locomotive Chase. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/30409943

DHI 252 - The Disney Update - March 2024 03/11/2024

DHI 252 - The Disney Update - March 2024 Episode Description: Our monthly update for the Disney Company, which includes stories about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Disneyland Forward, changes to EPCOT, seasonal displays around the Florida Resort, and more. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Video Essay on Tiana's Bayou Adventure Construction: https://youtu.be/BHJru8toca4?si=XWYNqHhT9vSWSkJ- Video Essay on New Seasonal Changes to Disney World: https://youtu.be/LvXNF4DICmU?si=kjKS2rwwLaxQGaNW Video Landing Page: dhipodcast.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/30309643

DHI 251 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Four 03/04/2024

DHI 251 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Four The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Four - The Sword and the Rose. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/30206138

DHI 250 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Three 02/26/2024

DHI 250 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Three The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Three - Robin Hood. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/30099058

DHI 249 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Two 02/19/2024

DHI 249 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Two The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Two - Treasure Island. If you watch Treasure Island, let me know what you think. You can find me either through Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/29996458

DHI 248 - The Disney Update - February 2024 02/12/2024

DHI 248 - The Disney Update - February 2024 Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Value of Disney - Moana 2 and the Reframing of Disney+ - The Path Forward for ESPN - Disney Looks Again to Gaming - The Battle for Reedy Creek - Epic Universe Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/29893328

DHI 247 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part One 02/05/2024

DHI 247 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part One The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/29793268

The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Five 01/29/2024

The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Five The conclusion to our story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Five. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/29684143

DHI 246 - The Disney Update - Late January 01/22/2024

DHI 246 - The Disney Update - Late January Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Struggle to Control the Disney Board - The Battle for Reedy Creek - Goodbye, Country Bear Jamboree - The Hatbox Ghost in Florida - The Disney Dining Plan Returns to Disney World Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/29583803

The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Four 01/15/2024

The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Four The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Four. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/29477473

DHI 245 - The Disney Update - January 2024 - Part Two 01/08/2024

DHI 245 - The Disney Update - January 2024 - Part Two Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Struggle to Control the Disney Board - Discounts and Other Problems at Disney World - Magic Keys Sales at Disneyland and the Best Time to Visit - The Battle for Reedy Creek Moves into 2024 - The Art and Meaning of Luminous Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/29374258

DHI 244 - The Disney Update - January 2024 01/01/2024

DHI 244 - The Disney Update - January 2024 Our big update to start out 2024: an exploration of the challenges that the Disney Company will face in the New Year. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/29286818

Walt's Last New Year's - 2023 12/29/2023

Walt's Last New Year's - 2023 The story of Walt Disney and the 1966 Tournament of Roses Parade. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/29274883

DHI 243 - 2023 Gingerbread Trail 12/25/2023

DHI 243 - 2023 Gingerbread Trail Tips and tricks for the 2023 Gingerbread Trail at Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com 2023 Gingerbread Trail Timeline 4pm - Arrive at Yacht Club with ADR for Ale and Compass. You may wish to arrive at 3:30pm, if you wish to see the “top-of-the-hour” 4pm appearance of the Orange Bird at the Boardwalk gingerbread display before dinner. 4:15 - Before dinner, visit either the gingerbread displays at Boardwalk OR at Yacht Club and Beach Club. Ideally try to visit at least two gingerbread locations before dinner, leaving one for after dinner. 5pm – Dinner at Ale and Compass 6pm – Visit any remaining gingerbread displays at EPCOT resorts TWO OPTIONS 7:15 – Arrive at TTC by car 7:30 – Arrive at Magic Kingdom by resort bus 7:50 – Arrive at Contemporary (by monorail from TTC or walk from bus drop off) 8pm – Fireworks from Contemporary public balcony on 4th Floor 9pm – Arrive at Grand Floridian by monorail, which is a half hour before the gingerbread store closes. /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/29220003

Disney World's First Christmas - 2023 12/22/2023

Disney World's First Christmas - 2023 On this episode, the story of Disney World's First Christmas in 1971. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/29197018

DHI 242 - The Disney Update - December 2023 12/18/2023

DHI 242 - The Disney Update - December 2023 Our monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. In this episode: The Passing of Dick Nunis, New Attraction in Adventureland, New Restaurant at Pixar Place, and an Interview with ex-Imagineer Eddie Sotto on his new passion project involving the music of Space Mountain. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/29117183

The Gingerbread Houses at Walt Disney World - 2023 12/14/2023

The Gingerbread Houses at Walt Disney World - 2023 The story of how a culinary sense of competition eventually produced one of the most iconic gingerbread houses in the world. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/29074998

The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Three 12/11/2023

The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Three The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/29010368

Disneyland's Second Christmas (2023) 12/07/2023

Disneyland's Second Christmas (2023) How did Disneyland start the traditions of the holiday parade and the Candlelight Processional? This is the story of Disneyland's second Christmas--and beyond. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/28977413

The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Two 12/04/2023

The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Two The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/28902613

Disneyland's First Christmas (2023) 11/29/2023

Disneyland's First Christmas (2023) The story of Disneyland's first Christmas in 1955. Link to "Disneyland's First Christmas" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLt3XdZ_LTs Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/28843993

DHI 241 - The Saga of Jollywood Nights 11/27/2023

DHI 241 - The Saga of Jollywood Nights Jollywood Nights - Trouble at Hollywood Studios. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/28793263

The Story of the Osborne Family Festival of Lights - 2023 11/23/2023

The Story of the Osborne Family Festival of Lights - 2023 The Story of the Osborne Family Festival of Lights. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/28774333

The Thanksgiving Episode - 2023 11/20/2023

The Thanksgiving Episode - 2023 Thanksgiving stories from the parks, the studio, and the life of Walt Disney. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/28705528

DHI 240 - The Disney Update - November 2023 11/13/2023

DHI 240 - The Disney Update - November 2023 Our monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. In this episode: The Future of the Disney Company, Trouble at Marvel, and News from the California Resort. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/28601703

Disney History Institute Podcast

TOPICS