Connecting With Walt - A Look Into The History Of The Man Behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland And Walt Disney World

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss Disney Legend Bill Evans and appreciate how he worked so hard to make sure Disneyland and Walt Disney World look as beautiful as they do.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBooks/Magazines:Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff KurttiDisneyland World of Flowers by Morgan EvansSecrets of Disney’s Glorious Gardens by Kevin MarkeyWalt’s People, Volume 5, Edited by Didier Ghez (Interview of Bill Evans by Jim Korkis)Websites/Articles:Morgan Bill Evans for The Cultural Landscape FoundationBill Evans, D23.comBill Evans – Walt’s Green Thumb for Walt’s FollyBills Evans – The Jungle Cruise WikiMorgan “Bill” Evans Obituary – Variety.comDisney Park Landscape – Society of Architectural HistoriansHorticultural Heritage by Wade Sampson for MousePlanetThe Trees of Disneyland by Jim Denney author of Walt’s DisneylandDisney Family Album: Disneyland Designers (Joh

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss Disney Legend Marvin Davis who worked alongside Walt planning out the layout of Disneyland and later Walt Disney World.Books/Magazines:Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff KurttiThe “E” Ticket Magazine Number 28: Disneyland – The First 12 MonthsWebsites/Articles:D23.com – Marvin DavisMarvin Davis - Walt’s Folly.comMarvin Davis – The Disney WikiMarvin Davis – IMBDMarvin A. Davis Obituary – VarietyTribute to Imagineer Marvin Davis by Wade Sampson for MouseplanetJim’s Attic: Imagineer Marvin Davis, Master Planner of Walt Disney World by Jim Korkis for All Ears.NetDisney Legends: Marvin Davis – Disney Nerds PodcastMarvin Aubrey Davis – Emmys.comThe Men Who Dreamed Up Disneyland – Inventing Disneyland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the importance of Walt's Model Shop and the impact Fred Joerger, Harriet Burns, and Wathel Rogers had on it.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Books/Magazines:Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff KurttiThe “E” Ticket Magazine Number 44: Walt’s Model ShopWebsites/Articles:We Wouldn’t Have Disneyland Without These 5 Imagineers by Molly McCormack for AllEarsThe Early Days of Audio-Animatronics by Keith Gluck for The Walt Disney Family MuseumA Feathered Family: Creating the Birds of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room by Sophie Jo for the Walt Disney Family MuseumWalt Disney Legend Fred Joerger: D23.comFred Joerger Obituary – Los Angeles Times ArchivesFred Joerger Obituary – Washington Post (May be behind a paywall)Former Lakeview Terrace Home of Early Imagineer Fred Joerger asks $2.7 million, Los Angeles Daily NewsDisney’s Master of Illusi

In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their discussion of Milt Kahl's life and the characters he brought to life!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Books:Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation by John CanemakerThe Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney’s Great Animators by Andreas DejaWalt Disney’s Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation by Don Hahn and Charles SolomonWebsites/Articles:Milt Kahl: D23Milt Kahl: Master Puppeteer by Tracie Timmer for the Walt Disney Family MuseumMilt Kahl by Jordan BeeksCareer Highlights: Milt Kahl by Eli Sanza for Entertainment Junkie BlogThe Famous Kahl of Disney by Matt Kahl (no relation)The Milt Kahl Head Swaggle by Michael Ruocco for Cartoon BrewVideos:Disney Family Album: Milt Kahl (Sam’s Disney Diary)Richard Willams Remembers Milt Kahl and the “The Jungle Book”Getting to Know Milt KahlMilt in DallasRichard Williams discusses Milt Kahl Hosted on Aca

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss one of Walt Disney's brashest Nine Old Men - Milt Kahl.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Books:Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation by John CanemakerThe Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney’s Great Animators by Andreas DejaWalt Disney’s Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation by Don Hahn and Charles SolomonWebsites/Articles:Milt Kahl: D23Milt Kahl: Master Puppeteer by Tracie Timmer for the Walt Disney Family MuseumMilt Kahl by Jordan BeeksCareer Highlights: Milt Kahl by Eli Sanza for Entertainment Junkie BlogVideo:Disney Family Album: Milt Kahl (Sam’s Disney Diary) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their dive into the history of Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Books:The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. PedersenWebsites/Articles:The Disney Wiki: The Living SeasPark Lore: The Living Seas: The Nautical Tale of EPCOT’s Undersea Pavilion from Concept to Clown FishThe Living Seas at intercot.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig dive into the history of The Living Seas pavilion at EPCOT, what it could've been, what it became, and its legacy.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Books:The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. PedersenWalt Disney’s EPCOT Center: Creating the New World of Tomorrow, text by Richard R. BeardEpcot: The First Thirty Years: An Unofficial Retrospective by Jeff Lange and Kevin YeeWebsites/Articles:The Disney Wiki: The Living SeasPark Lore: The Living Seas: The Nautical Tale of EPCOT’s Undersea Pavilion from Concept to Clown FishThe Living Seas at intercot.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss their favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios and live-action films along with their favorite shorts!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo once again return to the history of Walt Disney's animated classic - Bambi.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael is joined by special guest Trish to discuss some of the recent presentations he's experienced at the Walt Disney Family Museum!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode from the archives, Michael discusses Disneyland moving into the 1970s and beyond after the passing of Walt Disney.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined once again by author Dave Bossert to discuss Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas to coincide with the release of Dave's visual companion!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBuy Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Visual CompanionFind Dave's Books at The Old Mill PressFollow along with Dave Bossert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael is joined by Tom Bell, Nancy Johnson, Louella Laureola, and Tony Spittell to wrap up their Disneyland Team reunion!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael is joined by Tom Bell, Nancy Johnson, Louella Laureola, and Tony Spittell for another Disneyland Team reunion episode!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo continue their discussion on the history of one of Walt Disney's most beautiful animated films - Bambi.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterResourcesBook:Walt Disney’s Bambi: The Story and the Film by Ollie Johnston and Frank ThomasWebsites/Articles:How Bambi Changed Disney’s Animation by Matt MillikanBambi by John Wills10 Facts from Walt Disney’s Bambi by Jim Fanning for D23Consider the Source: BambiTo Discover the Real Bambi, Walt Disney Goes to Maine, New England Historical SocietyThe Untold Truth of Bambi by Sarah Buddery for LooperWhy the Artist behind Disney’s “Bambi” Still Influences Animators Today by Artsy EditorialBambi: The Music of the Immortal Disney Animated Film by Jamie Atkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo begin their discussion on the history of one of Walt Disney's most beautiful animated films - Bambi.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterResourcesBook:Walt Disney’s Bambi: The Story and the Film by Ollie Johnston and Frank ThomasWebsites/Articles:How Bambi Changed Disney’s Animation by Matt MillikanBambi by John Wills10 Facts from Walt Disney’s Bambi by Jim Fanning for D23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Anita break down the second day of Destination D23 at the Walt Disney World Resort including thoughts on the new short Once Upon a Studio and so much more!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Anita break down the first day of Destination D23 at the Walt Disney World Resort including a ton of Disney Parks news and so much more!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss which Disney songs or albums they have on their summer playlist!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Louella are joined by guests from The Walt Disney Family Museum to talk about the new Disney Cast & Dogs exhibition!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.