Disney History Institute Podcast
The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.
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.
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Podcast Episodes
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
DHI 307 - Epic Universe
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
DHI 306 - The Disney Update - April 2025 - Part Two
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 – And Delays - Discounting the Magic Kingd…
DHI 305 - The Disney Update - April 2025 - Part One
The competition between Disney and Universal heats up again. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
