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
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Seventeen
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 Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.…
AGD 14 - Bottles and Glasses Everywhere
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: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Popp…
DHI 319 - The News from Destination D
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. 11): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent B…
DHI 318 - Memories of Walt - Vol. Two
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: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins (pr…
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Sixteen
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 Links to the book, Making Mary Poppins Amazo…
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Fifteen
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 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mhHUaU
DHI 317 - The Disney Update - August 2025
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 - Test Track 3.0 - Geo-82 - And More Bandcamp s…
DHI 316 - The Disney Update - July 2025 - Part Two
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 trademark - The closing of Rivers of America - T…
DHI 315 - The Disney Update - July 2025
Walt, as an animatronic, comes to Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 314 - Music, Mayhem, and the Mouse with Stan Freese
A discussion with Stan Freese about his memoir: Music, Mayhem and the Mouse.
