Book of the Mouse Club
104 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsBook of the Mouse Club is an Unofficial Disney podcast that explores books about Disney, its history, films, theme parks and more. Join us for discussions about books, interviews with authors and broader topics that relate to the literary realm of Disney.
Disclaimer: Book of the Mouse Club has no affiliation with The Walt Disney Company. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and participants are theirs and theirs alone and do not represent the organizations or companies they happen to work for.
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#54: “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” A Junior Novelization by B.B. Hiller and Neil W. Hiller ft. Guest Reader Jeff DePaoli of Dizney Coast To Coast
March 04, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBA little big adventure awaits in your own backyard! Courtney and Emily are joined by Dizney Coast to Coast host Jeff DePaoli to discuss a Disney family film favorite, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, and its junior novelization published by Scholastic. In this episode Courtney, Jeff, and Emily discuss how the novel compared to the film while reminiscing about Scholastic Book Fairs and the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: Movie Set Adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. So grab a giant cookie, cozy up in ...
#53: Author Interview - “Jim Henson: The Biography” & “George Lucas: A Life” by Brian Jay Jones in Honor of The Muppet Show on Disney+
February 17, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIt’s time to play the music; it’s time to light the lights. It’s time to get things started on the Book of the Mouse Club tonight! In anticipation of The Muppet Show’s release to Disney+, hosts Courtney and Emily interview New York Times bestselling author, Brian Jay Jones, about “Jim Henson: The Biography” (along with a dabbling of “George Lucas: A Life). Today, the world knows of the Muppets and the magic of puppetry, but Kermit the Frog and Sesame Street didn’t come out of thin air. They ...
#52: Podcast Party - “It All Started With a Blog: Detangling the Wide Web of Disney Bloggers” by Paul Lane (ft. Special Guests Victoria Wade of Tea with V, Nikky J of Theme Park Hipster & Lou Mongello of WDW Radio)
January 26, 2021 00:21 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBWhile it may have started with a Mouse for Walt Disney, for many theme park and film fans, it started with a blog. Our current Instagram and TikTok culture is most associated with content creation, but Disney fans have been spreading the magic over the web since the 1990s. Join your hosts Courtney and Emily for a podcast party about “It All Started With a Blog: Detangling the Wide Web of Disney Bloggers ” by Paul Lane. Lane traces the history of Disney internet content creation from its humb...
#51: “The Disney Princess: A Celebration of Art and Creativity” by Charles Solomon
January 15, 2021 03:37 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBWho is your favorite Disney Princess? This is a common question among Disney fans and rightfully so. Each princess is distinct in her character, story, and art which resonates just as uniquely with every person who follows her on her journey. The Disney Princess is a powerhouse brand of the Walt Disney Company and has created many milestones and magical moments using the art of animation storytelling. Experience this journey with your hosts Courtney and Emily as they review “The Disney Princ...
#50: “Disney and Pixar’s The Art of Soul” and “Find Your Spark: A Journal of Gratitude and Self Discovery”
December 29, 2020 03:31 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBOne little spark of inspiration...While this is a well known tune for Disney parks fans, Pixar took the idea of the spark and turned to the audience and asked “What’s yours? What makes you, YOU?”. Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” released on Disney+ on Christmas with accolades from both critics and viewers. Thanks to Chronicle Books, your hosts got a sneak peak of the film through the book, “The Art of Soul,” which shows concept and finished art for the film. In this episode, Courtney and Emily ref...
#49: “Marc Davis In His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Parks Volume 2” by Pete Docter and Christopher Merritt
December 17, 2020 03:17 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBHosts Courtney and Emily return to their study of Disney’s renaissance man in “Marc Davis In His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Parks Volume 2” by Pete Docter and Christopher Merritt. In this episode, continue to learn about Marc’s Imagineering career as he created theme park favorites such as The Haunted Mansion, The Country Bear Jamboree, and America Sings. Also learn of undeveloped projects like The Western River Expedition and the Garden of the Gods. Marc Davis was a man of many tale...
#48: “Marc Davis In His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Parks Volume 1” by Pete Docter and Christopher Merritt
November 19, 2020 03:20 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBHe can do it all; animation, character, story, staging, design, theme park attractions. He is one of Walt’s nine old men, his renaissance man, Marc Davis. Marc is well known for classic Disney attractions such as the Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Haunted Mansion. And what better way to see the attractions through Marc’s eyes than hearing about them in his own words. Pete Doctoer and Christopher Merrit’s “Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks” all...
#47: “Part of Your World: A Twisted Tale” by Liz Braswell ft. Guest Reader Victoria Wade of Disney Tea with V
October 10, 2020 17:07 - 1 hour - 58 MBThe Little Mermaid launched the Disney Renaissance and together, Ariel and Eric defeated Ursula and sailed off into the sunset to their happily ever after. But what if Ursula won? What if Ariel returned to being a mermaid and Eric was left under a spell to marry Vanessa? Your hosts Courtney and Emily along with guest reader, content creator, and podcaster, Vitoria, discuss a twist of the The Little Mermaid in Disney Books Twisted Tale, Part of Your World, by young adult author, Liz Braswell....
#46: Books that Inspired Walt Disney - A Discussion with Jim Korkis
September 16, 2020 01:45 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBWalt Disney once said, "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on treasure island." Like us, Walt was inspired by books and enjoyed reading. If not, we would not have Disney’s animated Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, or 101 Dalmatians nor live action films Swiss Family Robinson, Pollyanna, or 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Walt learned the power of storytelling from books and brought them to life in his films and theme park. On this episode, hosts Courtney and Emily are...
#45: Summer Cinema Series Live Action & Literary Classics - “Pollyanna” by Eleanor H. Porter ft. Guest Reader Jeremy of The Mad Chatters
August 20, 2020 02:22 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBYour hosts Courtney and Emily are so glad you joined them for the final installment of their Summer Cinema Classics series. In this episode, your hosts are joined by Mad Chatter Jeremey to read Eleanor Porter’s children’s classic Pollyanna. Celebrating its 60th “Pollyanna-versary”, Disney’s live action film took the gladdest little girl off the pages of a book and put her on the big screen in 1960. Despite several differences between the book and the film, the message remains: look for the ...
#44: Summer Cinema Series Live Action & Literary Classics - “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” by Jules Verne ft. Guest Reader Dr. Doug
July 30, 2020 02:53 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBStandby to dive! Dive, dive, dive deep into literary and cinema history along with hosts Courtney and Emily, joined by guest reader, Doug. We embark on a submarine voyage with Captain Nemo and M. Annonax aboard the famous Nautilus. Jules Verne’s science fiction novel and Walt Disney’s live action box office hit have countless differences, but the spirit of adventure and discovery endure inspiring generations. Verne’s novel served not only for the basis of the film but also several theme park...
#43: Summer Cinema Series Live Action & Literary Classics - “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson ft. Guest Reader Dan Heaton of The Tomorrow Society Podcast
June 26, 2020 02:36 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBYo-Ho-Ho and shiver me timbers! Set sail with your hosts Courtney and Emily as they kick off their Live Action Summer Cinema Series with Robert Louis Stevenson’s and Walt Disney’s Treasure Island. Courtney and Emily are joined by podcaster, Dan Heaton, of the Tomorrow Society Podcast as first mate on this voyage. Together they discuss Disney’s first full live action film in comparison to the original tale as well as the numerous Disney film adaptations and the popular theme park attraction, ...
#42: Author Interview - “Travels with Walt Disney: A Photographic Voyage Around the World” by Jeff Kurtti
June 04, 2020 02:57 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBWalt Disney was not just a patriotic American; he was a citizen of the world. Author and historian, Jeff Kurtti, joins hosts Courtney and Emily to take them on a global vacation through his book, Travels with Walt Disney: A Photographic Voyage Around the World. By land, sea, or air, Walt Disney travelled frequently for his company, the US government, and for his own enjoyment. Kurtti’s book is presented as a travel journal and shares rare photographs of a relaxed and carefree Walt traveling ...
#41: Fairytale Favorites - “Cinderella” from Grimm’s Fairytales
May 21, 2020 21:27 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBReady to journey into another bibbidi-bobbidi-book? Courtney and Emily’s “Fairytale Favorites” series returns with the classic tale of Cinderella. From its ancient origins to Charles Perrault’s classic tale to the pages of Grimm’s Fairy Tales to the 1950 cinema screens, your hosts will discuss how the original text translated to Disney’s animated feature film and beyond. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts a...
#40: “Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career” by Kevin Rafferty ft. Guest Reader Brett Nachman of Notably Disney
May 06, 2020 18:02 - 1 hour - 67 MBHosts Courtney and Emily return to the show to discuss Kevin Rafferty’s memoir, Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career, with guest reader and podcast host of Notably Disney, Brett Nachman. Kevin Rafferty is part of the second generation of Imagineers and his work includes fan favorites such as Tower of Terror, Test Track, Sonny Eclipse, and Carsland. His memoir is fun loving and sentimental as Rafferty reflects back on his 40 years of Imagineering. Review Book of th...
#39: Author Interview - “The Making of Walt Disney’s Fun and Fancy Free” by J.B. Kaufman
April 16, 2020 01:59 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBHosts Courtney and Emily are joined by film historian and author, J.B.Kaufman, to discuss his book, The Making of Walt Disney’s Fun and Fancy Free. Take a trip back to 1947 for one of Walt Disney’s legendary package films featuring “Bongo” and “Mickey and the Beanstalk”. Both features were in extensive development since the 1930s and changed animators and directors multiple times before becoming the double feature short known today. Package films are not among the most popular Disney Animate...
#38: Podcast Party for “It’s Kind of a Cute Story” by Rolly Crump as told to by Jeff Heimbuch ft. Author Jeff Heimbuch, Publisher Leonard Kinsey, and #DisTwitter friends @WEDReads and @SuperWeenieHutJr
April 04, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB“It’s kind of a cute story” how this podcast episode came together. What started as a #DisTwitter tweet from @SuperWeenieHtJr turned into a Twitter discussion with @WEDReads then a podcast and author interview. Hosts Courtney and Emily are joined by not one, not two, but five guests throughout the episode to talk about author Jeff Heimbuch and Imagineer Roll Crump’s book, “It’s Kind of a Cute Story.” This book is a unique telling of Rolly’s career in his own words building theme park attract...
#37: Author Interview: “They Drew as They Pleased: The Hidden Art of Disney’s Early Renaissance the 1970s and 1980s” by Didier Ghez
March 27, 2020 01:19 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBHosts Courtney and Emily interview author, editor, and historian Didier Ghez about his animation series, They Drew as They Pleased, specifically volume 5 The Hidden Art of Disney's Early Renaissance: The 1970s and 1980s. This volume features concept artists Ken Anderson and Mel Shaw who developed art for films such as Robin Hood, The Rescuers, The Artistocats, The Great Mouse Detective, and Beauty and the Beast. Ghez highlights the importance of concept art in the animation process and how c...
#36: Author Interview - “Tinker Bell Talks: Tales of a Pixie Dusted Life” by Margaret Kerry, Reference Model for Tink in Disney’s Peter Pan
March 18, 2020 02:13 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBFaith, trust, and pixie dust are words often said, but Margaret Kerry actually got to live it! Host Courtney and Emily are joined by Margaret Kerry, the reference model and Marc Davis’ inspiration for everyone’s favorite fairy, Tinker Bell. In her book, Tinker Bell Talks, Margaret shares her memories on the Disney lot during the making of the animated feature, Peter Pan, as well as stories from her 75 years in show business which began in 1930s. So fly with BOTMC on this pixie dusted journey...
#35: Rare Finds for Your Disney Book Collection - A Discussion with Jim Korkis
March 05, 2020 03:13 - 1 hour - 108 MBLooking to expand your Disney library? Your hosts Courtney and Emily invite popular Disney author, Jim Korkis, back to the podcast to discuss his vast Disney book collection and how to find new reading material beyond shopping at popular retailers. Jim also talks about some of his favorite rare finds and suggests some books to listeners that may not be on the bestseller list but offer a lot of Disney magic to be shared. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any...
#34: Author Interview - “The Walt Disney World That Never Was: Stories Behind the Amazing Imagineering Dreams That Never Came True” by Christopher E. Smith
February 20, 2020 03:11 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBPark goers often reminisce about their favorite extinct attractions, but what about the attractions that never made it out of the planning phase? Your hosts, Courtney and Emily, find these “lost” attractions in Christopher E. Smith’s book “The Walt Disney World That Never Was: Stories Behind the Amazing Imagineering Dreams that Never Came True.” Visit Israel in World Showcase, laugh with Kermit at Muppet Studios, and discover the wild west in Thunder Mesa. Dare to imagine what Walt Disney Wo...
#33: Author Interview - “Around the Worlds in 80 Days” by Dustin Engels
January 30, 2020 03:17 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBIt’s a small world after all! At least for author Dustin Engels who has traveled to every Disney park in the world. Dustin joins hosts Courtney and Emily to discuss his book, Arounds the Worlds in 80 Days. For many, traveling to all of the Disney parks is top of the bucket list and Dustin proves it can be done. This book is a perfect blend of Disney history, travel tips, rankings and personal experience. After reading Dustin’s journey, you too will be inspired to go around the worlds. Rev...
#32: Author Interview - “The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion” by Jeff Baham of Mousetalgia & DoomBuggies
December 11, 2019 02:50 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBWelcome foolish mortals to the last Book of the Mouse Club episode of 2019. Your ghost hosts, Courtney and Emily, come out to socialize with author Jeff Baham to discuss his book The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion in honor of the attraction’s 50th anniversary in Disneyland. Come to where the crypt doors creak and tombstones quake and happy haunts materialize to learn about the history and nostalgia of this classic attraction. There is always room for one more in the doom...
#31: Fairytale Favorites - “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen in honor of Frozen 2
November 28, 2019 02:50 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBCan we say something crazy? This is one of those cases where the movie was better than the book. Hans Christian Anderson’s original fairy tale, The Snow Queen, has all of the classic fairy tale elements but Disney brought the pixie dust. Winter is a good time to stay in and cuddle with a good fairytale story and a Disney movie, so to celebrate the theatrical release of Frozen 2, hosts Courtney and Emily compare Anderson’s original fairy tale to Disney’s blockbuster hit Frozen and its latest ...
#30: Author Interview - Jim Korkis
November 22, 2019 02:34 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBWalt Disney was a tremendous story teller but there are many stories about Walt and the Walt Disney Company to be told as well. Jim Korkis is an author and historian with over 20 books dedicated to telling those stories. Hosts Courtney and Emily interview Jim Korkis about his career writing, researching, and telling Walt Disney’s stories in his Vault of Walt series. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at boo...
#29: A Literary Companion to Disney+ (Disney Plus)
November 14, 2019 03:13 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MBFrom the silver screen to television to VHS to DVD to streaming, the Walt Disney Company has always evolved with the latest entertainment technology. With the advent of Disney+, your hosts Courtney and Emily bring a literary perspective to the titles available on the new streaming service. Get ready to add to your reading list as you add to your watchlist! Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at bookofthemouse...
#28: Author Interview - “Cleaning the Kingdom” by Lynn Barron of The Sweep Spot
October 17, 2019 01:58 - 59 minutes - 41.8 MBJust whistle while you work, and cheerfully together we can tidy up...Disneyland! Hosts Courtney and Emily interview former Disneyland Custodial Cast Member and author, Lynn Barron, about his and co author, Ken Pellman’s, book series “Cleaning the Kingdom.” There is a lot more to custodial than dustpans, brooms, and cleaning bathrooms. Keeping a spotless theme park was essential to Walt Disney’s Disneyland and its legacy lives on making Disney Custodial legendary around the world. Review...
#27: Fairytale Favorites - “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Andersen
October 03, 2019 03:14 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBWe’ve got no troubles, life is the bubbles, under the sea with The Little Mermaid. Hosts Courtney and Emily continue the Fairytale Favorites Series with Hans Christian Anderson’s classic. Come be a part of our world to learn about the fairytale’s author and its origin and listen to the hosts discuss the original story and its themes compared to Disney’s animated classic with launched the Disney Renaissance 30 years ago. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any ...
#26: Author Interview - “The Story Comes Alive” by Trisha Daab
September 24, 2019 02:25 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBReady to begin? Let the wonder take hold. Feel it draw you in. Watch the moment unfold - as you meet and greet your favorite characters and watch the stories come alive around the Walt Disney World Theme Parks. Your hosts Courtney and Emily welcome back author Trisha Daab to talk about her new multi-volume series The Story Comes Alive: A Guide to Experiencing Movies and Characters at Walt Disney World. In this series, Trisha categorizes for readers all of the fun experiences and pixie dust a...
#25: Kingdom Keepers Summer Series (Part Four: The Insider)
August 22, 2019 23:16 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBTo those who come to this happy podcast, welcome. Hosts Courtney and Emily return to Disneyland one more time with the Kingdom Keepers for a final battle in the seventh installment of the Kingdom Keepers series, The Insider. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] . Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagr...
#24: Kingdom Keepers Summer Series (Part Three: Shell Game and Dark Passage)
July 28, 2019 18:50 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBCome sail away with hosts Courtney and Emily as they continue their journey with the Kingdom Keepers aboard the Disney Cruise Line in Kingdom Keepers Shell Game and Dark Passage. But this is no ordinary cruise, not when Finn and the other Keepers are onboard. Overtakers are cruising as well and that gives the Keepers few places to run while out at sea. This next installment is the most suspenseful yet as the Keepers take an offensive stance against the Overtakers and the Disney Dream turns i...
#23: Kingdom Keepers Summer Series (Part Two: Disney in Shadow and Power Play)
July 12, 2019 01:07 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBCourtney and Emily continue their quest with the Kingdom Keepers to protect the Disney kingdoms from falling to the Overtakers in books three and four of the series, Disney in Shadow and Power Play. The Overtakers have learned more about the DHI technology and are becoming more bold in their strategy to build their army and take over the Disney magic. Explore defunct attractions, Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in this latest installment of our summer series. Review Book of the Mouse...
#22: Kingdom Keepers Summer Series (Part One: Disney After Dark & Disney at Dawn)
June 20, 2019 02:58 - 1 hour - 65 MBCourtney and Emily are going on an adventure with the Kingdom Keepers! Find out what happens at Disney after hours when Finn and the other DHIs have to fight the Overtakers, a group of Disney Villains, and keep them from gaining control of the Walt Disney World parks. In this episode, Courtney and Emily discuss the first two books in Ridley Pearson’s award winning series, Disney After Dark and Disney at Dawn, to learn about the main characters and plot that will drive the seven book series a...
#21: Author Interview - “The Imagineering Pyramid” By Lou Prosperi
May 31, 2019 02:15 - 52 minutes - 36.7 MBCourtney and Emily welcome author Lou Prosperi to discuss his Imagineering Toolbox series, which currently includes “The Imagineering Pyramid” and “The Imagineering Process.” Lou credits his inspiration from Imagineers and the Disney Parks to summarize the creative process and how he made it approachable for anyone to apply to their personal goals or careers. Whether you’re a dame creator, instructional designer or business manager, you too can think and create like an Imagineer with Lou’s b...
#20: Marvel Comics Disney Kingdoms “Figment” & “Figment 2” by Jim Zub
April 26, 2019 01:56 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBCourtney and Emily go on a journey into imagination with the famous duo, Dreamfinder and Figment, in the Marvel Disney Kingdoms series Figment and Figment 2 by Jim Zubb. Your hosts dive into a new genre (graphic novels and comics) to go on a magical journey based on the original Epcot attraction. A dream can be a dream come true with just one spark to overcome the obstacles of uniformity and doubt that stifle the true power of the imagination. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Go...
#19: Author Interview - “Meet the Disney Brothers” By Aaron H. Goldberg
April 12, 2019 01:25 - 47 minutes - 35.3 MBCourtney and Emily welcome author Aaron H. Goldberg to the podcast to discuss his new children’s book, Meet the Disney Brothers. Aaron wants young readers to meet Walt and Roy Disney as brothers, partners, and friends. Walt and Roy could not have built their entertainment fantasy without each other, so Aaron shares their story side by side in his latest book. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at bookofthemo...
#18: “Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation” by Mindy Johnson
March 28, 2019 03:19 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBHappy Women’s History Month! Hosts Courtney and Emily celebrate the hundreds of unsung female heroines of The Walt Disney Company, the inkers and painters of animated films. Mindy Johnson’s Ink and Paint traces the role of women from the creation of Walt Disney’s Alice Comedies to the computer colored features of “Disney Renaissance” classics like Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin or Lion King. Women have always been a part of The Walt Disney Company, but their story is rarely to...
#17: Author Interview - "A Historical Tour of Walt Disney World" By Andrew Kiste
March 01, 2019 02:47 - 48 minutes - 34.1 MBCourtney and Emily welcome author Andrew Kiste for an interview about his book series, A Historical Tour of Walt Disney World. The hosts and Andrew discuss his inspiration, writing process, and the true history that inspired attractions such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, Country Bear Jamboree and Spaceship Earth. From Walt Disney’s hometown origins for Main Street U.S.A. to World War II’s inspiration on a restaurant Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it’s all here in this episode and ...
#16: Birnbaum’s Official Guide to WDW 2019
February 08, 2019 03:09 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBHow do you like to plan your Walt Disney World Resort vacation? Do you secure your dining reservations 180 days in advance or walk up to a restaurant and hope for the best? Hosts Courtney and Emily flip through the latest edition of Birnbaum’s Official Guide to Walt Disney World to discuss its approach to planning methods for a magical vacation. From Fastpass+, to dining, resorts and everything else “around the World”, it’s all in this comprehensive guide. Whether you’re a first time visit...
#15: Fairytale Favorites - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
January 24, 2019 04:15 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBHeigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It’s back to the podcast we go! This week Courtney and Emily start their “Fairytale Favorites” series with the one that started it all, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. From the pages of Grimm’s Fairy Tales to the 1937 cinema screens, your hosts will discuss how the original text translated to Disney’s first full length animated feature film. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at bookofth...
#14: “Mary Poppins” by P.L. Travers (In Honor of Mary Poppins Returns)
December 18, 2018 03:58 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBIt’s a jolly holiday with Courtney and Emily! Join us for a discussion of PL Travers’ Mary Poppins. Your hosts compare the original text to Walt Disney’s 1964 film starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. We hope you enjoy the supercalifragilistic details that make up the iconic history of this beloved film and book series. From PL Travers’ history personal history that inspired 2013’s “Saving Mr. Banks” to the Sherman Brothers’ beloved songs, a broadway musical adaptation and the latest fi...
#13: "Mickey Mouse at 90" - A Life Magazine Special Edition
November 07, 2018 01:37 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBHey there! Hi there! Ho there listeners! You’re as welcome as can be to celebrate Mickey Mouse’s birthday with Courtney and Emily as they explore the LIFE Magazine’s commemorative Issue Mickey Mouse at 90. Learn about Mickey’s origins, his inspiration on famous artists, bipartisan political history, and longtime status as an American icon. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] . ...
#12: Author Interview - “Hocus Pocus in Focus: The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Disney’s Halloween Classic” by Aaron Wallace
October 12, 2018 03:39 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBGrab your BoOoOoOok and welcome Aaron Wallace back to the show to run amuck amuck amuck about his book “Hocus Pocus in Focus: The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Disney’s Halloween Classic”. From feature film flop to Halloween cult classic, Aaron gives Hocus Pocus the acclaim he (and many fans) believe it deserved in 1993. Listeners are challenged to read the film as a “Christmas” movie, horror film, and show stopping musical all in one. This book is packed with more bonus features than the film’s D...
#11: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving
September 26, 2018 03:30 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThe infamous Headless Horseman is the headliner (pun intended) for this episode! Courtney and Emily hope you will get in the spooky spirit as they welcome the start of fall and the Halloween season by reading Washington Irving’s original short story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. This was the inspiration for the second sequence in the Disney package film, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, as well as the basis for fun entertainment in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom at Mickey’s Not So ...
#10: Author Interview - "Tasting the Magic from A - Z: The Best Food and Beverages at Walt Disney World" by Trisha Daab
September 13, 2018 02:54 - 59 minutes - 40.2 MBYou’re going to want to grab a snack for this episode because we’re celebrating all things Disney Dining from Awesome Candy Apples to Zebra Domes and every tasty treat in between. In honor of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, Courtney and Emily are joined by Trisha Daab, author of Tasting the Magic from A -Z: The Best Food and Beverages at Walt Disney World. Whether you are a seasoned (pun intended) Disney foodie or a new diner in the parks there is something for everyone. Bon ...
#9: “Walt Disney: An American Original” by Bob Thomas
September 08, 2018 18:49 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBCourtney and Emily explore the life and legacy of the man behind the mouse in Walt Disney: An American Original by Bob Thomas. Thomas had the unique opportunity to write this biography with the permission and resources from the Disney family and the result was an informative, humorous, and emotional telling of Walt’s life. Your host discuss some of their favorite moments in the biography as well as their impressions of Walt from Thomas’ research. This biography is a must read for Disney fans...
#8: Author Interview - "Defunctland: Guide to the Magic Kingdom" by Kevin Perjurer
August 24, 2018 03:20 - 1 hour - 50 MBCourtney and Emily interview Kevin Perjurer, author of the upcoming book, Defunctland: Guide to the Magic Kingdom. The book is a result of Kevin’s success enlightening audiences to extinct theme park attractions with his YouTube Channel of the same name, Defunctland. Kevin discusses his fascination for extinct attractions and why it's important to reflect on the evolution of the Magic Kingdom. So if you ever wished for the return of ExtraTERRORestrial: Alien Encounter or yearned to dive 20,0...
#7: Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia by Dave Smith & Listener Fun Finds
August 17, 2018 03:05 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThink you know everything Disney? Even the most enthusiastic Disney fans need to look up some mouscellaneous details. Courtney and Emily explore listener submitted entries from Disney Archivist, Dave Smith’s, Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia to dig a little deeper into Disney films, attractions, characters, imagineers, and so much more. This reference book is a must have for any Disney fan. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or...
#6: Author Interview - The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom & Epcot by Aaron Wallace
August 10, 2018 03:13 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBCourtney and Emily interview Aaron Wallace, author of the Disney park guide books: A Thinking Fan’s Guide to the Magic Kingdom and A Thinking Fan’s Guide to EPCOT. The hosts and Aaron discuss his inspiration, writing process, and all things Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Disney park enthusiasts and newcomers alike will be encouraged to think a little deeper about the Walt Disney World parks and what makes them so special. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any quest...
#5: Winnie the Pooh & Christopher Robin, Too!
August 03, 2018 03:04 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBJourney deep into the Hundred Acre Wood where Courtney and Emily go to their thoughtful spot to discuss AA Milne’s Winnie the Pooh to celebrate the theatrical release of Disney’s Christopher Robin (2018). This discussion includes the literary history of Winnie the Pooh but also its affiliation with the Walt Disney Company in films, tv, and theme parks around the world. Come learn more about this “tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff!” Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google...