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

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with special guests Louella, Patty and Trish about their experiences at this year's D23 Expo. This week, the team shares their final thoughts, including discussions of the show floor, shopping opportunities, D23 Day at Disneyland, and 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 Tom chat with special guests Louella, Patty and Trish about their experiences at this year's D23 Expo. This week, the team discusses the panels they attended at the Anaheim Convention Center on the third day of the Expo. Included are discussions of the Sherman Brothers, Disney character voices, inside Imagineering, and a chat with Stacia Martin.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 Tom chat with special guests Louella, Patty and Trish about their experiences at this year's D23 Expo. This week, the team discusses the panels they attended at the Anaheim Convention Center on the second day of the Expo. Included are discussions of Abbott Elementary, the 1964-65 World's Fair, primetime animation greats, and Disney directors.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 Tom chat with special guests Louella, Patty and Trish about their experiences at this year's D23 Expo. This week, the team discusses the panels they attended at the Anaheim Convention Center on the first day of the Expo. Included are discussions of The Muppets, Walt Disney's trip to South America, directing animation, and bringing animation to life in the parks.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 Tom chat with special guests Louella, Patty and Trish about their experiences at this year's D23 Expo. This week, the panel discusses the presentation at the Honda Center that honored the new Disney Legends, along with a panel earlier in the day at the Anaheim Convention Center that included in-depth chats with several Legends.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 Tom chat with special guests Louella and Patty about their experiences at this year's D23 Expo. This week, the panel discusses the presentations at the Honda Center that focused on Disney Entertainment, including upcoming theatrical and Disney+ releases, and Disney Experiences, with announcements about the theme parks and more.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterMore Information from The DIS (in no particular order)Avatar Theme Land Opening at Disney California AdventureNew Nighttime Parade Coming to the Magic KingdomCoco Boat Ride Opening at Disney California AdventureIndiana Jones and Encanto Coming to Tropical Americas at Animal KingdomTiana's Bayou Adventure Opening Date At DisneylandNew Show With Audio-Animatronic Walt Disney Coming to DisneylandCars Attractions Coming to Frontierland in Magic KingdomMonsters Inc. Area Coming to Hollywood StudiosNew Mandalorian Storyline at Smugglers RunAvengers Ca

In this episode from the archives of the Disneyland podcast, Michael chats with author Don Ballard about the history of the Disneyland Hotel.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 tests Tom on his knowledge of the themed weather vanes and spires in Disneyland Park and the Magic Kingdom..Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:CHECK BACK FOR LINKS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss several recent presentations at the Walt Disney Family Museum focussing on The Sherman Brothers, Roy Disney, and Inside Out 2.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterWalt Disney Family Museum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and his new co-host discuss the 1964 Wonderful World of Color presentation "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh".Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Video:Walt Disney Treasures: Dr. Syn, Alias the ScarecrowBooks/Magazines:Walt Disney and Live Action: The Disney Studio's Live Action Features of the 1950s and 60s by John G. WestWebsites/Articles:The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh: The Strange Disappearance of Disney's Dr. Syn by Dan Greenfield for Reel Retro CinemaFrom the Jaws of Hell: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh by Jim Fanning for D23.comThe Scarecrow of Romney Marsh by Jim Korkis for MouseplanetThe Disney Wiki: The Scarecrow of Romney MarshWalt Disney Treasures: Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow of Romney Marsh by Ben Simon for Animated ViewsWikipedia: Dr. SynThe Scarecrow of Romney Marsh on Halloween.Fandom.comThe Scarecrow of Romney Marsh: St. Clement's Church - Old Romney, England at billcotter.com Hosted on

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the history of the gone but not forgotten Disneyland attraction Flying Saucers and its legacy before saying farewell to Craig!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Books/Magazines:The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 39: The Adventureland Story, Disney Historian Michael Broggie, also Flying SaucersThe Disneyland Story: The Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney’s Dream by Sam GennaweyWebsites/Articles:Progress City, USA: Patent Pending – Disneyland’s Flying Saucers, 1966Disney History Institute: Disneyland 1961 – Flying Saucers by Todd James Pierce Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig answer your questions about Walt Disney and his family, Disney entertainment, and 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 answer your questions about the Disney theme parks and Imagineering!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 Dave Bossert to discuss his new book outside of the Disney realm titled "Find Your Happy Place: The 8-Step Guide to Expanding Your Creativity through a Personal Retreat."Buy your copy of Find Your Happy Place on The Old Mill PressLinks: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 the history of Splash Mountain from its origins to the end of the attraction at the domestic Disney parks.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBooks/Magazines:Who’s Afraid of the Song of the South and other Forbidden Disney Stories by Jim KorkisWebsites/Articles:The Complete History of Splash Mountain at Disney Parks by Tom CorlessA Brief History of Disney: Splash Mountain by Zoe WoodThe Iconic Legacy of Splash Mountain by DomThe Disney Wiki: Splash MountainFrom Bear Country to Critter Country, Disney’s Opening of Splash Mountain for The Disney ClassicsThe Complicated History of Disneyland’s Splash Mountain and Song of the South by Dirk LibbeyA Brief and Incomplete History of Splash Mountain for WDW Magic.comThe Story of the Br’er Critters by Sasha ColesJoel Chandler Harris for the New Georgia EncyclopediaThe Wild History of Splash Mountain by C.Z. Anderson Vid

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the final two segments in Fantasia - Night on Bald Mountain and Ave Maria - as well as the film's legacy.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBooks/Magazines:Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John CulhaneThe Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edited by Daniel KothenschulteWalt Disney’s Fantasia by Deems TaylorThe original Fantasia film programWebsites/Articles:The Making of Fantasia: Disney’s Masterpiece, Houston SymphonyThe Disney Wiki: FantasiaWalt Disney’s Fantasia: JustDisney.com“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”: The Genesis of “Fantasia” by Jay Gabler for Your ClassicalFifteen Fascinating Facts about Fantasia, D23.com“Fantasia”: Walt Disney’s Pioneering Classic by Jamie AtkinsThe Untold Truth of Disney’s Fantasia by Sarah Buddery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their discussion of Fantasia moving on to the "Pastoral Symphony" and "Dance of the Hours" sequences.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBooks/Magazines:Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John CulhaneThe Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edited by Daniel KothenschulteWalt Disney’s Fantasia by Deems TaylorThe original Fantasia film programWebsites/Articles:The Making of Fantasia: Disney’s Masterpiece, Houston SymphonyThe Disney Wiki: FantasiaWalt Disney’s Fantasia: JustDisney.com“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”: The Genesis of “Fantasia” by Jay Gabler for Your ClassicalFifteen Fascinating Facts about Fantasia, D23.com“Fantasia”: Walt Disney’s Pioneering Classic by Jamie AtkinsThe Untold Truth of Disney’s Fantasia by Sarah BudderyLost “Fantasia”: The Disappearance of Sunflower by Jim KorkisArtists Recall the Making of a Classic : ‘Fantasia’: Walt Disney’s ground-breaking combinati

In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their conversation on the classic film Fantasia picking up with The Sorcerer's Apprentice and The Rite of Spring!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBooks/Magazines:Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John CulhaneThe Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edited by Daniel KothenschulteWalt Disney’s Fantasia by Deems TaylorThe original Fantasia film programWebsites/Articles:The Making of Fantasia: Disney’s Masterpiece, Houston SymphonyThe Disney Wiki: FantasiaFantasia | Disney Wiki | FandomWalt Disney’s Fantasia: JustDisney.com“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”: The Genesis of “Fantasia” by Jay Gabler for Your ClassicalFifteen Fascinating Facts about Fantasia, D23.com“Fantasia”: Walt Disney’s Pioneering Classic by Jamie AtkinsBringing Evolution to the Masses: Disney’s Fantasia as History of Biology by Charles Pence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig look at the history of Walt Disney's Fantasia and start to analyze the film in order starting with Tocatta and Fugue in D Minor and The Nutcracker Suite.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBooks/Magazines:Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John CulhaneThe Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edited by Daniel KothenschulteWalt Disney’s Fantasia by Deems TaylorThe original Fantasia film programWebsites/Articles:The Making of Fantasia: Disney’s Masterpiece, Houston SymphonyThe Disney Wiki: FantasiaWalt Disney’s Fantasia: JustDisney.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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