Disney History Institute Podcast

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

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

DHI 307 - Epic Universe 05/05/2025

DHI 307 - Epic Universe What works well at Epic, what needs work, and how this park changes the power dynamic between Disney and Universal in Florida? Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/36430280

DHI 306 - The Disney Update - April 2025 - Part Two 04/28/2025

DHI 306 - The Disney Update - April 2025 - Part Two This week we have a half dozen stories about the Disney parks, films, streaming and more, including: - The State of the Company - Bob Iger’s Vision for Disney+ - New Attractions – And Delays - Discounting the Magic Kingdom - Disney Films – What’s Working and What’s Not - And More Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/36326355

DHI 305 - The Disney Update - April 2025 - Part One 04/21/2025

DHI 305 - The Disney Update - April 2025 - Part One The competition between Disney and Universal heats up again. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/36236095

DHI 304 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Six 04/14/2025

DHI 304 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Six The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Six. /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/36115275

DHI 303 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Five 04/07/2025

DHI 303 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Five The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Five. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/36025190

DHI 302 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Four 03/31/2025

DHI 302 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Four The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Four. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/35924305

DHI 301 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Three 03/26/2025

DHI 301 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Three The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/35875375

DHI 300 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Two 03/24/2025

DHI 300 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks Part Two The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/35824850

DHI 299 - The Disney Update - March 2025 03/17/2025

DHI 299 - The Disney Update - March 2025 In this update, we cover: New details about the Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom Big reveals about the Door Coaster and more at Hollywood Studios Problems with new theatrical films And more Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/35715030

DHI 298 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks - Part One 03/10/2025

DHI 298 - Walt's Lost Mini-Parks - Part One The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part One. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/35595210

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

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Ten The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Ten. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/35498805

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Nine 02/24/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Nine The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Nine. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/35394935

DHI 297 - Disney Mid-Week Update 02/19/2025

DHI 297 - Disney Mid-Week Update After months of delay, Disney has state approval to fill in Rivers of America at the Magic Kingdom. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/35346525

DHI 296 - The State of the Disney Company - 2025 02/17/2025

DHI 296 - The State of the Disney Company - 2025 An in-depth look at what is working, what needs to be fixed, and where the Disney Company is going in the near future: from streaming to theatrical releases to the cruise line to the parks. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/35300980

DHI 295 - The Disney Update - February 2025 - Part Two 02/10/2025

DHI 295 - The Disney Update - February 2025 - Part Two In this update, we cover: - Recent changes to the Haunted Mansion - Construction updates for Disneyland and Disney World - The new dining scene at Downtown Disney - And more Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/35212205

DHI 294 - The Disney Update- February 2025 - Part One 02/03/2025

DHI 294 - The Disney Update- February 2025 - Part One In this update, we cover: - The wildfires impact on Disney in California - Construction changes and updates to Disney World - Quiet new changes at EPCOT and Fort Wilderness - And more Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/35115115

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eight 01/27/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eight The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eight. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/35011820

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Seven 01/20/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Seven The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Seven. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/34891195

DHI 293 - Ward Kimball and the Disney Strike 01/13/2025

DHI 293 - Ward Kimball and the Disney Strike Ward Kimball and the infamous Disney animators strike of 1941. Link to Red Cross Disaster Releif Fund - Bandcamp Subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/34824020

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Six 01/06/2025

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Six The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Six. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/34725815

Walt's Last New Year's (2024) 12/31/2024

Walt's Last New Year's (2024) The story of Walt Disney and the 1966 Tournament of Roses Parade. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/34670975

DHI 292 - The Holiday Lights of Fort Wilderness 12/30/2024

DHI 292 - The Holiday Lights of Fort Wilderness The early history of holiday displays at the Fort, along with a discussion of this year's lights. Disney Video Update Winter 2024 - Bandcamp Subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com /episode/index/show/disneyhistoryinstitute/id/34638740

The Gingerbread Houses at Walt Disney World - 2024 12/27/2024

The Gingerbread Houses at Walt Disney World - 2024 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/34626635

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