Disney History Institute Podcast

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

DHI 324 - The Disney Update - November 2025 11/24/2025

DHI 324 - The Disney Update - November 2025 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 /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/39138320

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty-Two 11/17/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty-Two 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 /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/39053330

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty-One 11/10/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty-One 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 /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/38968220

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty 11/03/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty 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 /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/38885640

DHI 323 - Background Artist with Karen Fang 10/27/2025

DHI 323 - Background Artist with Karen Fang 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: Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/38784135

DHI 322 - Memories of Walt - Vol. Three 10/20/2025

DHI 322 - Memories of Walt - Vol. Three In the late 1960s, those who worked with Walt wrote down memories of their time with him--memories that were mostly forgotten until now. Volume Three. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins (pre-order book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/38634390

DHI 321 - The Disney Update - Oct 2025 - Part Two 10/13/2025

DHI 321 - The Disney Update - Oct 2025 - Part Two Our monthly news magazine focused on the Disney Company. In this episode: - Updates to Frozen Ever After at EPCOT - Opening Timeline for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster with The Muppets - Updates on Rivers of America Construction - Updates on Zootopia: Better Zoogether - Permit Updates for Disneyland Forward - Price Increases at the Parks (and Ways to Save) - And More Bandcamp subscription: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/38555670

DHI 320 - The Disney Update - Oct 2025 - Part One 10/06/2025

DHI 320 - The Disney Update - Oct 2025 - Part One Our monthly news magazine focused on the Disney Company. In this episode: - Unusual trademark battles over Mickey Mouse - How the Jimmy Kimmel Live issue changed the near future of the Disney Company - Disney food programs to help those in need Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/38470155

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Nineteen 09/29/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Nineteen The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Nineteen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/38381265

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eighteen 09/22/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eighteen The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eighteen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/38297450

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Seventeen 09/15/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Seventeen The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Seventeen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/38215100

AGD 14 - Bottles and Glasses Everywhere 09/08/2025

AGD 14 - Bottles and Glasses Everywhere Looking to add something new to your next trip to Disney World? We explore a trio of unique experiences now available at the Florida resort. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/38121345

DHI 319 - The News from Destination D 09/01/2025

DHI 319 - The News from Destination D The news from Destination D. And what it means for the future of the Disney Company. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/38045880

DHI 318 - Memories of Walt - Vol. Two 08/25/2025

DHI 318 - Memories of Walt - Vol. Two In the late 1960s, those who worked with Walt wrote down memories of their time with him--memories that were mostly forgotten until now. Volume Two. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins (pre-order book): Amazon: Independent Booksellers: /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/37932680

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Sixteen 08/17/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Sixteen Episode Description: The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Sixteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Links to the book, Making Mary Poppins Amazon: Independent Booksellers: /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/37852120

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Fifteen 08/11/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Fifteen The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Fifteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mhHUaU /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/37745570

DHI 317 - The Disney Update - August 2025 08/04/2025

DHI 317 - The Disney Update - August 2025 Our monthly news update. In this episode: - Going to school at Disney World - Trouble at Disney+ - More on Starlight at the Magic Kingdom - Nostalgia design at Disney World - Test Track 3.0 - Geo-82 - And More Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/37652580

DHI 316 - The Disney Update - July 2025 - Part Two 07/28/2025

DHI 316 - The Disney Update - July 2025 - Part Two Our monthly news update continues. In this episode: - Starlight premieres at the Magic Kingdom - Animation Tour returns to Hollywood Studios - Battle over the Mickey Mouse trademark - The closing of Rivers of America - Trouble for theatrical releases - Disney turns to nostalgia to sell the Florida Resort - And More Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/37565405

DHI 315 - The Disney Update - July 2025 07/21/2025

DHI 315 - The Disney Update - July 2025 Walt, as an animatronic, comes to Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/37468570

DHI 314 - Music, Mayhem, and the Mouse with Stan Freese 07/14/2025

DHI 314 - Music, Mayhem, and the Mouse with Stan Freese A discussion with Stan Freese about his memoir: Music, Mayhem and the Mouse. /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/37390300

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Fourteen 07/07/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Fourteen The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Fourteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/37299890

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Thirteen 06/30/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Thirteen The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Thirteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/37208920

DHI 313 - Memories of Walt - Vol. 1 06/23/2025

DHI 313 - Memories of Walt - Vol. 1 In the late 1960s, those who worked with Walt wrote down memories of their time with him--memories that were mostly forgotten until now. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/37103960

DHI 312 - After Disney with Neil O'Brien 06/16/2025

DHI 312 - After Disney with Neil O'Brien How does Walt Disney Productions move forward after the death of Walt? A reading from After Disney by Neil O'Brien, and a discussion with the author. Link to After Disney on Amazon: Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/37012830

DHI 311 - The Disney Update - June 2025 - Part Two 06/09/2025

DHI 311 - The Disney Update - June 2025 - Part Two Updates on construction projects at the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney's California Adventure. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/36906085

DHI 310 - The Disney Update - June 2025 06/02/2025

DHI 310 - The Disney Update - June 2025 This week we have a set of stories focused on the battle between Disney and Universal in Florida: - Opening Crowds at Epic Universe - Two new shows at Disney's Hollywood Studios - Two new shows at Epic Universe - And More Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/36805520

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twelve 05/26/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twelve The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twelve. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/36703295

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eleven 05/19/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eleven The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eleven. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/36613275

DHI 309 - Epic Universe - Part Two 05/12/2025

DHI 309 - Epic Universe - Part Two What works well at Epic, what needs work, and how this park changes the power dynamic between Disney and Universal in Florida? Part Two Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/36511705

DHI 308 - Disneyland Abu Dhabi 05/07/2025

DHI 308 - Disneyland Abu Dhabi Disney plans to open a park in Abu Dhabi. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/36475275

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