Disney History Institute Podcast
359 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 519 ratingsThe Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.
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DHI 253 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Five
March 18, 2024 02:30 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBThe story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Five - Don Quixote and The Great Locomotive Chase. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 252 - The Disney Update - March 2024
March 11, 2024 02:30 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBEpisode Description: Our monthly update for the Disney Company, which includes stories about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Disneyland Forward, changes to EPCOT, seasonal displays around the Florida Resort, and more. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Video Essay on Tiana's Bayou Adventure Construction: https://youtu.be/BHJru8toca4?si=XWYNqHhT9vSWSkJ- Video Essay on New Seasonal Changes to Disney World: https://youtu.be/LvXNF4DICmU?si=kjKS2rwwLaxQGaNW Video Landing Page: dhipo...
DHI 251 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Four
March 04, 2024 03:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBThe story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Four - The Sword and the Rose. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 250 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Three
February 26, 2024 03:31 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBThe story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Three - Robin Hood. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 249 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Two
February 19, 2024 03:30 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBThe story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Two - Treasure Island. If you watch Treasure Island, let me know what you think. You can find me either through www.toddjamespierce.com Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 247 - The Disney Update - February 2024
February 12, 2024 03:30 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBOur monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Value of Disney - Moana 2 and the Reframing of Disney+ - The Path Forward for ESPN - Disney Looks Again to Gaming - The Battle for Reedy Creek - Epic Universe Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 248 - The Disney Update - February 2024
February 12, 2024 03:30 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBOur monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Value of Disney - Moana 2 and the Reframing of Disney+ - The Path Forward for ESPN - Disney Looks Again to Gaming - The Battle for Reedy Creek - Epic Universe Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 247 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part One
February 05, 2024 05:18 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBThe story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Five
January 29, 2024 03:30 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBThe conclusion to our story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Five. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 246 - The Disney Update - Late January
January 22, 2024 03:30 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBOur monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Struggle to Control the Disney Board - The Battle for Reedy Creek - Goodbye, Country Bear Jamboree - The Hatbox Ghost in Florida - The Disney Dining Plan Returns to Disney World Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Four
January 15, 2024 03:30 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBThe story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Four. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 245 - The Disney Update - January 2024 - Part Two
January 08, 2024 03:30 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBOur monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Struggle to Control the Disney Board - Discounts and Other Problems at Disney World - Magic Keys Sales at Disneyland and the Best Time to Visit - The Battle for Reedy Creek Moves into 2024 - The Art and Meaning of Luminous Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 244 - The Disney Update - January 2024
January 01, 2024 03:30 - 42 minutes - 59 MBOur big update to start out 2024: an exploration of the challenges that the Disney Company will face in the New Year. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 243 - 2023 Gingerbread Trail
December 25, 2023 03:30 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBTips and tricks for the 2023 Gingerbread Trail at Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com 2023 Gingerbread Trail Timeline 4pm - Arrive at Yacht Club with ADR for Ale and Compass. You may wish to arrive at 3:30pm, if you wish to see the “top-of-the-hour” 4pm appearance of the Orange Bird at the Boardwalk gingerbread display before dinner. 4:15 - Before dinner, visit either the gingerbread displays at Boardwalk OR at Yacht Club and Beach Club. Ideally try...
Disney World's First Christmas - 2023
December 22, 2023 06:31 - 40 minutes - 55 MBOn this episode, the story of Disney World's First Christmas in 1971. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 242 - The Disney Update - December 2023
December 18, 2023 03:30 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MBOur monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. In this episode: The Passing of Dick Nunis, New Attraction in Adventureland, New Restaurant at Pixar Place, and an Interview with ex-Imagineer Eddie Sotto on his new passion project involving the music of Space Mountain. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Gingerbread Houses at Walt Disney World - 2023
December 14, 2023 07:56 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBThe 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
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Three
December 11, 2023 03:31 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBThe story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Disneyland's Second Christmas (2023)
December 07, 2023 18:55 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBHow did Disneyland start the traditions of the holiday parade and the Candlelight Processional? This is the story of Disneyland's second Christmas--and beyond. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Two
December 04, 2023 03:35 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBThe story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Disneyland's First Christmas (2023)
November 29, 2023 15:32 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBThe story of Disneyland's first Christmas in 1955. Link to "Disneyland's First Christmas" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLt3XdZ_LTs Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 241 - The Saga of Jollywood Nights
November 27, 2023 03:30 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBJollywood Nights - Trouble at Hollywood Studios. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Story of the Osborne Family Festival of Lights - 2023
November 23, 2023 18:28 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBThe Story of the Osborne Family Festival of Lights. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Thanksgiving Episode - 2023
November 20, 2023 03:30 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBThanksgiving stories from the parks, the studio, and the life of Walt Disney. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 240 - The Disney Update - November 2023
November 13, 2023 03:30 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBOur monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. In this episode: The Future of the Disney Company, Trouble at Marvel, and News from the California Resort. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 239 - The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-One
November 06, 2023 03:31 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBThe story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-One. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Story of Disney and Halloween
October 30, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBThe story of how Disney changed Halloween and how Halloween changed Disney. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty
October 23, 2023 02:30 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBThe story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 238 - The Disney Update - October 2023 - Part Two
October 16, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBOur monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. In this episode: Trouble at the Disney Company, Price Increases at the Parks, and the Future of Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 237 - The Disney Update - October 2023 - Part One
October 09, 2023 02:30 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBOur monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com DHI Podcast Blog: https://www.toddjamespierce.com/post/guide-to-journey-of-water-at-epcot
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Nineteen
October 02, 2023 02:01 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBThe story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Nineteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 236 - Ward Kimball and the Making of Snow White
September 25, 2023 02:31 - 53 minutes - 73 MBThe making of Snow White, as experienced by Disney animator, Ward Kimball. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 235 - Walt In His Own Words: The Making of Snow White
September 18, 2023 02:30 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBThe story of Walt as he works toward his first animated feature, as told (partially) by Walt. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 234 - The Disney Update - The Future of Disney World
September 11, 2023 02:35 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBOur monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. Part Three - The Future of Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 233 - The Disney Update - September 2023 - Part Two
September 07, 2023 02:30 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBOur monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. Part Two - California. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 232 - The Disney Update - September 2023 - Part One
September 04, 2023 02:30 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBOur monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. Part One - Florida. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Eighteen
August 28, 2023 02:30 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBThe story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Eighteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 231 - Walt In HIs Own Words: The Early 1930s
August 21, 2023 02:30 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBThe story of Walt in the early 1930s, as told (partially) by Walt. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI Travel Guide - Dining at Disney Springs
August 14, 2023 02:30 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBPart of the DHI Travel Guide to Walt Disney World - Dining at Disney Springs. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 230 - The Disney Update - August 2023 - Part Two
August 11, 2023 06:15 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBOur monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 229 - The Disney Update - August 2023 - Part One
August 07, 2023 02:30 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBUpdates on the Disney resorts in California and Florida that explore all of the changes that are happening there. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 228 - What Theme Parks Give Us - Vol. 2
July 31, 2023 02:30 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBHow theme parks are engineered to engage our emotions and elevate our mood. Volume Two. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 227 - What Theme Parks Give Us - Vol. One
July 24, 2023 02:34 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBHow theme parks are engineered to engage our emotions and elevate our mood. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Seventeen
July 16, 2023 14:31 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBThe story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Seventeen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Sixteen
July 10, 2023 02:30 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBThe story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Sixteen. Bandcamp subscription: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 226 - The Disney Update - July 2023
July 03, 2023 02:30 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBOur monthly news and analysis update. Another wave of changes to Genie+. Trouble at every major division of the Disney Company. And changes to the California Resort, including a review of Rogers: The Musical. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Fifteen
June 26, 2023 02:30 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBThe story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Fifteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 225 - The Legendary Rolly Crump - Part Four
June 19, 2023 02:30 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBStories from never-before-released interviews with Rolly Crump--about the Haunted Mansion, It's a Small World at Disneyland, and his final months with Walt. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Winsor McCay & Walt Disney and the Origins of American Animation
June 15, 2023 23:30 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBThe story of a dinosaur animated in 1914 that inspired a generation of Disney artists. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 224 - The Disney Update - June 2023 - Part Two
June 12, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBA range of stories from across the Disney Company: an intriguing new partnership between Disney and Apple; why the Galactic Starcruiser closed; and new dining at Disneyland and Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com