Disney History Institute Podcast
The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.
DHI 324 - The Disney Update - November 2025
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 opens at Animal Kingdom
- and more
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Podcast Episodes
DHI 329 - Home with Walt for Christmas
Diane Disney Miller recalls Christmas with her father, Walt Disney. Disney 2025 Year-in-Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b0fsgTJMDg Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 328 - Mickey at Christmas with Didier Ghez
How Mickey Mouse became a Christmas ambassador in the 1930s. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 327 - Disney and the Future of Film
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 Walt's Barn - Dec 21 - https://www.instagram.co…
DHI 326 - The Disney Update - December 2025 - Part Two
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 America's 250th Inside a Theme Park - A Wave…
DHI 325 - The Disney Update - December 2025 - Part One
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 Moments with Mr. Lincoln - * Avenger's Campus a…
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty-Two
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 (book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independen…
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty-One
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 (book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independen…
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty
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 (book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Bo…
DHI 323 - Background Artist with Karen Fang
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, Background Artist, and a discussion with i…
