The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 45:45
Homer Brightman's memoir that explores his fifteen years at the Disney Studio, from 1935 to 1950. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Sep 19, 2026 · 46:46
The announcements from D23 and what they mean for the future of Disney California Adventure. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Sep 11, 2026 · 48:29
The announcements from D23 and what they mean for the future of Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Sep 3, 2026 · 58:30
Recent Disney announcements and what they mean for the future of Disney resorts. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Aug 28, 2026 · 28:38
The announcements from D23 and what they mean for the future of EPCOT. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Aug 26, 2026 · 31:58
The announcements from D23 and what they mean for the future of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Aug 21, 2026 · 31:49
The announcements from D23 and what they mean for the future of Animal Kingdom. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Aug 18, 2026 · 34:52
The announcements from D23 and what they mean for the future of the Magic Kingdom. Bandcamp Subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Aug 13, 2026 · 37:14
What is D23 likely--and not so likely--to announce for the parks this year? Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Aug 10, 2026 · 33:34
Homer Brightman's memoir that explores his fifteen years at the Disney Studio, from 1935 to 1950. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com New Pseudonyms in Part…
Aug 3, 2026 · 46:12
>> Homer Brightman's memoir that explores his fifteen years at the Disney Studio, from 1935 to 1950. >> Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com >> Pseudonyms (In Order of…
Jul 27, 2026 · 56:25
Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: • Moana and Disney's Troubling Summer at the Box Office • Gordon Ramsay and the Re-Branding of…
Jul 20, 2026 · 33:40
The story of how Disneyland was created, opened, and expanded, as remembered by Raul Grisanti, the person who oversaw all food operations in the park. Part Three / The…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:23:39
The story of Disneyland's opening day (July 17, 1955)...and more. Link to Three Years in Wonderland at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gtYvbk Link to Bandcamp Subscriptions:…
Jul 6, 2026 · 28:54
The story of how Disneyland was created, opened, and expanded, as remembered by Raul Grisanti, the person who oversaw all food operations in the park. Part Two. Bandcamp…
Jul 4, 2026 · 27:29
The story of the most famous fireworks show at Disneyland and Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Jun 29, 2026 · 54:10
The story of the very long week when Disney's Wilderness Lodge lost its air conditioning during a Florida Heat Advisory. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Jun 22, 2026 · 55:54
The story of how Disneyland was created, opened, and expanded, as remembered by Raul Grisanti, the person who oversaw all food operations in the park. Part One. Bandcamp…
Jun 15, 2026 · 42:34
Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - How is Star Wars, under Disney, doing on the big screen, at the parks, and on Disney+? Bandcamp…
Jun 8, 2026 · 52:19
Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - Construction Updates for the Magic Kingdom - Bluey in Disneyland and Disney World Bandcamp…
Jun 1, 2026 · 55:17
Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - Updates to Disneyland and Disney World - The Wonders of the Animation Courtyard - A Complete Redo of…
May 25, 2026 · 47:50
Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - Construction Update in Avengers Campus - Coco Boat Ride Takes Shape - Galaxy's Edge Goes Old School…
May 18, 2026 · 46:09
Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - Disney Live Action Remakes Take a New Direction - How the Conflict in Iran is Affecting the Disney…
May 11, 2026 · 52:04
An exploration of the opening-day pharmacy museum at Disneyland with author Stephan Hall. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
May 4, 2026 · 54:27
Hundreds of recently released pages of depositions shed new light on the battle between Florida and Disney and what unannounced plans Disney World has for the near future.…
Apr 27, 2026 · 15:17
The first chapter of the book, Making Mary Poppins . Link to video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Q9NOLsKNDss Link to the book on Amazon - amzn.to/4mhHUaU L\ Link to Bandcamp…
Apr 20, 2026 · 36:09
The concluding episode in our story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Thirty-One. . Bandcamp subscriptions:…
Apr 13, 2026 · 37:44
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Thirty. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Apr 6, 2026 · 43:53
Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: ** Josh D'Amaro and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad First Week of Being CEO. ** Bandcamp…
Mar 30, 2026 · 34:35
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Nine. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Mar 23, 2026 · 29:28
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Eight. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Mar 16, 2026 · 31:49
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Seven. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Mar 9, 2026 · 29:09
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Six. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Mar 2, 2026 · 36:13
Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - What does a Paramount purchase of Warner Brothers mean for Disney? - The odd trend of guests getting…
Feb 23, 2026 · 46:35
Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - Trouble for Star Wars - Is Thanos returning both to Disney Parks and the MCU films? - Mapping out…
Feb 16, 2026 · 29:09
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Five. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Feb 9, 2026 · 35:54
Bob Iger picks a successor (again!). Why this time should be different! Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Feb 2, 2026 · 30:50
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Four. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Jan 26, 2026 · 52:18
Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - How Zootopia's Success Will Change Disney - Troubles at Imagineering - Galaxy's Edge 2.0 Bandcamp…
Jan 19, 2026 · 37:50
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Jan 12, 2026 · 42:24
Disney Parks were build with the goal of immersion--but in today's modern world, with smart phones everywhere, is immersion now dead? (Part Two) Bandcamp subscriptions -…
Jan 5, 2026 · 39:56
Disney Parks were build with the goal of immersion--but in today's modern world, with smart phones everywhere, is immersion now dead? Bandcamp subscriptions -…
Dec 29, 2025 · 22:01
Diane Disney Miller recalls Christmas with her father, Walt Disney. Disney 2025 Year-in-Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b0fsgTJMDg Bandcamp subscriptions:…
Dec 22, 2025 · 59:12
How Mickey Mouse became a Christmas ambassador in the 1930s. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Dec 15, 2025 · 38:04
Changes to the film and streaming market--and how these changes will affect Disney. Making Mary Poppins Dates: Burbank - Dec 18 - https://burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592…
Dec 8, 2025 · 47:26
Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - Zootopia 2 and the Changing Cultural Landscape of Disney Films - The Difficulties of Planning for…
Dec 1, 2025 · 41:20
Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - * Rapunzel edges into the space once occupied by Snow White - * A surprise appearance of Great…
Nov 24, 2025 · 40:59
Our monthly news and analysis episode. In this Update: - Possible changes to the Tiki Room - Surge pricing on tickets - An unusual new store at Disney Springs - A new attraction…
Nov 17, 2025 · 35:54
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins…
Nov 10, 2025 · 31:21
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-One. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins…
Nov 3, 2025 · 35:59
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins…
Oct 27, 2025 · 53:12
Tyrus Wong was the artist who shaped the environmental presentation of Bambi, relying on the influence of Chinese traditions in painting. A reading from a biography of his life,…
Oct 20, 2025 · 41:21
In the late 1960s, those who worked with Walt wrote down memories of their time with him--memories that were mostly forgotten until now. Volume Three. Bandcamp Subscriptions:…
Oct 13, 2025 · 51:27
Our monthly news magazine focused on the Disney Company. In this episode: - Updates to Frozen Ever After at EPCOT - Opening Timeline for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster with The Muppets…
Oct 6, 2025 · 43:28
Our monthly news magazine focused on the Disney Company. In this episode: - Unusual trademark battles over Mickey Mouse - How the Jimmy Kimmel Live issue changed the near future…
Sep 29, 2025 · 33:26
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Nineteen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making…
Sep 22, 2025 · 34:50
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eighteen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making…
Sep 15, 2025 · 32:35
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Seventeen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making…
Sep 8, 2025 · 35:51
Looking to add something new to your next trip to Disney World? We explore a trio of unique experiences now available at the Florida resort. Bandcamp Subscriptions :…
Sep 1, 2025 · 1:06:52
The news from Destination D. And what it means for the future of the Disney Company. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov.…
Aug 25, 2025 · 42:27
In the late 1960s, those who worked with Walt wrote down memories of their time with him--memories that were mostly forgotten until now. Volume Two. Bandcamp Subscriptions :…
Aug 17, 2025 · 36:14
Episode Description: The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Sixteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com…
Aug 11, 2025 · 32:31
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Fifteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins on…
Aug 4, 2025 · 57:49
Our monthly news update. In this episode: - Going to school at Disney World - Trouble at Disney+ - More on Starlight at the Magic Kingdom - Nostalgia design at Disney World -…
Jul 28, 2025 · 47:50
Our monthly news update continues. In this episode: - Starlight premieres at the Magic Kingdom - Animation Tour returns to Hollywood Studios - Battle over the Mickey Mouse…
Jul 21, 2025 · 36:56
Walt, as an animatronic, comes to Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Jul 14, 2025 · 43:38
A discussion with Stan Freese about his memoir: Music, Mayhem and the Mouse.
Jul 7, 2025 · 39:33
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Fourteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Jun 30, 2025 · 35:49
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Thirteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Jun 23, 2025 · 48:19
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 -…
Jun 16, 2025 · 1:23:17
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…
Jun 9, 2025 · 51:01
Updates on construction projects at the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney's California Adventure. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Jun 2, 2025 · 46:38
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…
May 26, 2025 · 34:52
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twelve. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
May 19, 2025 · 39:04
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eleven. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
May 12, 2025 · 39:41
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:…
May 7, 2025 · 8:32
Disney plans to open a park in Abu Dhabi. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
May 5, 2025 · 52:32
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
Apr 28, 2025 · 1:04:36
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…
Apr 21, 2025 · 45:17
The competition between Disney and Universal heats up again. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Apr 14, 2025 · 47:04
The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Six.
Apr 7, 2025 · 45:06
The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Five. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Mar 31, 2025 · 40:35
The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Four. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Mar 26, 2025 · 58:50
The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Mar 24, 2025 · 37:22
The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Mar 17, 2025 · 40:56
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…
Mar 10, 2025 · 46:10
The story of mini-parks that Disney once designed but never built. Part One. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Mar 3, 2025 · 34:29
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Ten. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Feb 24, 2025 · 34:21
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 19, 2025 · 13:33
After months of delay, Disney has state approval to fill in Rivers of America at the Magic Kingdom. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Feb 17, 2025 · 1:03:44
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…
Feb 10, 2025 · 51:21
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…
Feb 3, 2025 · 45:51
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…
Jan 27, 2025 · 35:34
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 20, 2025 · 43:04
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 13, 2025 · 56:29
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 -…
Jan 6, 2025 · 40:50
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Six. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Dec 31, 2024 · 24:30
The story of Walt Disney and the 1966 Tournament of Roses Parade. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Dec 30, 2024 · 21:18
The early history of holiday displays at the Fort, along with a discussion of this year's lights. Disney Video Update Winter 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7HTuTN_A2M…
Dec 27, 2024 · 20:59
The 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
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