Disney History Institute Podcast
The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.
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 of Opening Date and Timeline Announcements for Disney World
- And More
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Links to live events:
Books and Books - Coral Gables (Miami) - Dec 7. https://shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce
Orlando - December 13.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-todd-james-pierce-tickets-1976246325960
Podcast Episodes
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Fourteen
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Fourteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Thirteen
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Thirteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 313 - Memories of Walt - Vol. 1
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 - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 312 - After Disney with Neil O'Brien
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 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SUqrbn Bandcamp subsc…
DHI 311 - The Disney Update - June 2025 - Part Two
Updates on construction projects at the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney's California Adventure. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 310 - The Disney Update - June 2025
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 - Two new shows at Epic Universe - And Mor…
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twelve
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twelve. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eleven
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eleven. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 309 - Epic Universe - Part Two
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: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 308 - Disneyland Abu Dhabi
Disney plans to open a park in Abu Dhabi. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
