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Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World

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Listener Questions & Answers: Winter 2025 - Part 3 1:14:43

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In this episode, Michael and Tom head back into their digital mailbox to continue answering more listener questions, this week tackling inquiries regarding the entertainment side of the Walt Disney Company. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Listener Questions & Answers: Winter 2025 - Part 2 1:00:11

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In this episode, Michael and Tom head back into their digital mailbox to continue answering more listener questions, finishing up questions about the theme parks. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Listener Questions & Answers: Winter 2025 - Part 1 1:17:51

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In this episode, Michael and Tom open up their digital mailbox and begin answering the first of several batches of listener questions. This week's focus is on the theme parks. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Walt Disney's The Reluctant Dragon 1:00:31

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In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss the history of Walt Disney's The Reluctant Dragon. The 1941 classic combined both live action and animated segments, taking movie goers inside the shiny new Walt Disney Studios and behind the scenes of some several films that were currently in production, including Bambi and Dumbo. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Sources: Books: The Disney Films by Leonard Maltin The Walt Disney Films Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968 Edited by Daniel Kohenschulte Websites/Articles: The Disney Strike and The Reluctant Dragon for Ink & Paint The Reluctant Dragon by Ester Bley for Cartoon Research Part 1 Part 2 The Reluctant Dragon by Dan Heaton for The Tomorrow Society The Reluctant Dragon, The Disney Wiki Disney Film History: The Reluctant Dragon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The History of Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure - Part 2 1:16:27

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In this episode, Michael and Tom take a trip into the Temple of the Forbidden Eye as they continue their look into the history of the Indiana Jones Adventure in Disneyland Park. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Sources: Books: The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 46: Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure Websites/Articles: Indiana Jones Adventure: Legends From Inside the Temple of the Forbidden Eye for Park Lore The Vexing, Thrilling Legacy of the “Indiana Jones Adventure” by Giovanni Iacobucci Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye, The Disney Wiki The Secret History of Disney Rides: Indiana Jones Adventure by Tad for Undercover Tourist Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Ride – Forgotten History & Fun Facts, Inside the Magic Unearth Disneyland History With This Indiana Jones Adventure Cast Premiere Packet from 1995 by Matthew Soberman for WDW News Today Behind the Ride: Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland by Natalie Sim for Theme Park Tourist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The History of Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure - Part 1 1:10:30

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In this episode, Michael and Tom dig into the history of the revolutionary Indiana Jones Adventure in Disneyland Park, including a discussion of the challenges that came with building the massive attraction. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Sources: Books: The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 46: Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure Websites/Articles: Indiana Jones Adventure: Legends From Inside the Temple of the Forbidden Eye for Park Lore The Vexing, Thrilling Legacy of the “Indiana Jones Adventure” by Giovanni Iacobucci Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye, The Disney Wiki The Secret History of Disney Rides: Indiana Jones Adventure by Tad for Undercover Tourist Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Ride – Forgotten History & Fun Facts, Inside the Magic Unearth Disneyland History With This Indiana Jones Adventure Cast Premiere Packet from 1995 by Matthew Soberman for WDW News Today Behind the Ride: Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland by Natalie Sim for Theme Park Tourist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Walt Disney's Dumbo - Part 2 1:04:46

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In this episode, Michael and Tom continue their discussion of Walt Disney's Dumbo, including a look into some of the film's more memorable, and possibly troublesome, scenes. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Sources: Books: Taschen’s The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968 The Disney Films by Leonard Maltin The Art and Making of Dumbo by Leah Gallo Websites/Articles: The Original Dumbo by Jim Korkis for MousePlanet The Original ‘Dumbo’ Story Would Have Had More Twists and Turns by David Kindy for Smithsonian Magazine The Story of Walt Disney’s “Dumbo” on Disneyland Records by Greg Ehrbar for Cartoon Research Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Walt Disney's Dumbo - Part 1 1:16:55

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In this episode, Michael and Tom fly into the new year to begin their discussion of Walt Disney's Dumbo, including stories behind the making of the animated classic. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books: Taschen’s The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968 The Disney Films by Leonard Maltin Websites/Articles: Why Labor Strife Was the Elephant in the Room for Disney’s Original ‘Dumbo’ by Tim Gray for Variety The Original Dumbo by Jim Korkis for MousePlanet Dumbo! The Ninth Wonder of the Universe! Walt Disney Family Museum Flying to New Heights: Celebrating 75 Years of Walt Disney’s Dumbo by Lucas Seastrom for The Walt Disney Family Museum The Original ‘Dumbo’ Story Would Have Had More Twists and Turns by David Kindy for Smithsonian Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Disney Christmas Film Festival 1:29:32

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In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss some of their favorite Christmas movies and shows from the Disney family of companies, with each creating a suggested "playlist" for holiday viewing. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Directing at Disney with Pete Docter & Don Peri 1:46:02

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In this episode, Michael and Tom are joined by author Don Peri and Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter to discuss their new book DIrecting at Disney. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Directing at Disney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Connecting With Disney Music - Part 1 1:20:34

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In this episode, Michael and Tom march through the history of music in Walt Disney's animated productions, from Silly Symphonies to Snow White and beyond. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books: The Musical World of Walt Disney by David Tietyen Disney Melodies: The Magic of Disney Music by Karl Beaudry Websites/Articles: Evolution of Disney Music From “When You Wish Upon a Star’ to ‘Let it Go,’ Disney Has a History of Making Pop Culture Hits by Jon Burlingame for Variety How Disney Film Music Has Evolved Over the Decades: From Snow White to Frozen by Andrea Lawrence The Genesis of Disney Music: 1920-1950 by Jason Schlierman The Role of Music in Disney Movies by Kamran Ahmed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Disneyland Team Reunion Winter 2024 - Part 2 1:12:56

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In this episode, Michael and Tom continue their chat with former members of our Disneyland podcast family Mary Jo, Nancy, and Louella. The team discusses their favorite things about the holidays at the Disneyland Resort, plus a couple of holiday Day Six options. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Los Angeles Christmas Market Metrolink Holiday Express Train Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Disneyland Team Reunion Winter 2024 - Part 1 1:12:39

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In this episode, Michael and Tom catch up with former members of our Disneyland podcast family, including Mary Jo, Nancy, and Louella. The team discusses their thoughts about recent news and upcoming events at the Disneyland Resort. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hilbert Museum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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History of EPCOT Center's The Land - Part 2 1:03:40

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In this episode, Michael and Tom explore more history of The Land pavilion at EPCOT Center and discover why Food Rocks! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books/Magazines: The Epcot Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. Pedersen The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World 3rd Edition by Susan Veness Websites/Articles: The Land – The Mickey Wiki Remembering the Magic: The Land Pavilion by Jonathan Heigl for Mouseplanet The History of EPCOT’s Defunct Kitchen Kabaret by Matt N. for Storybook Amusement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 1:05:13

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