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Disney History Institute Podcast

Disney History Institute•www.toddjamespierce.com
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The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.
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DHI 313 - Memories of Walt - Vol. 1

In the late 1960s, those who worked with Walt wrote down memories of their time with him--memories that were mostly forgotten until now. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Jun 23, 2025•48 min

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: https://amzn.to/3SUqrbn Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 23 min

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

Jun 02, 2025•47 min

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

May 12, 2025•40 min

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

May 05, 2025•53 min

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

Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 5 min

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

Mar 17, 2025•41 min

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

Mar 03, 2025•34 min

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

Feb 24, 2025•34 min

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

Feb 19, 2025•14 min

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

Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 4 min

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

Feb 10, 2025•51 min

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

Feb 03, 2025•46 min

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

Jan 27, 2025•36 min

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

Jan 20, 2025•43 min

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 - https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/ Bandcamp Subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Jan 13, 2025•56 min

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

Jan 06, 2025•41 min

Walt's Last New Year's (2024)

The story of Walt Disney and the 1966 Tournament of Roses Parade. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Dec 31, 2024•25 min
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