Disney History Institute Podcast
The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.
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 absorbs lessons from Galaxy's Edge
- * The future of Disney animatronics with AI
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Podcast Episodes
DHI 342 - The Disney Update - June 2026 - Part Two
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 subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 341 - The Disney Update - June 2026 - Part One
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 Carousel of Progress Bandcamp subscriptio…
DHI 340 - The Disney Update - May 2026 - Part Two
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 - Disneyland Resort Eyes Large Expansion B…
DHI 339 - The Disney Update - May 2026
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 Parks Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.ba…
DHI 338 - Upjohn Pharmacy at Disneyland with Stephen Hall
An exploration of the opening-day pharmacy museum at Disneyland with author Stephan Hall. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 337 - Florida vs Disney - 2026
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. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com…
Making Mary Poppins - The Story Begins
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 subscription page - https://dhipodcast.bandcamp…
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Thirty-One
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: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Presentation at UW- Whitewater - h…
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Thirty
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Thirty. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 336 - The Disney Update - April 2026
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 subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
