Disney History Institute Podcast
The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.
DHI 352 - Life in the Mouse House - Part Two
Homer Brightman's memoir that explores his fifteen years at the Disney Studio, from 1935 to 1950. Part Two.
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New Pseudonyms in Part Two (In Order of Appearance)**
Pophoff - Harry Reaves
Strayshott – Webb Smith
Clem Longshanks – Probably Vernon Stallings
Diddle – Joe Grant
Barker – Pinto Colvig
Grout – Dick Lundy
Gloomy Gus – Ted Thwaites
Links - Ham Luske
** Refer to previous podcast episodes for earlier pseudonyms
Podcast Episodes
DHI 348 - Disneyland at Seventy-One
The story of Disneyland's opening day (July 17, 1955)...and more. Link to Three Years in Wonderland at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gtYvbk Link to Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 347 - Uncle Walt and the Creation of Disneyland - Part Two
The story of how Disneyland was created, opened, and expanded, as remembered by Raul Grisanti, the person who oversaw all food operations in the park. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 346 - Disney and July 4th
The story of the most famous fireworks show at Disneyland and Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 345 - Postmortem of a Minor Disaster
The story of the very long week when Disney's Wilderness Lodge lost its air conditioning during a Florida Heat Advisory. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 344 - Uncle Walt and the Creation of Disneyland - Part One
The story of how Disneyland was created, opened, and expanded, as remembered by Raul Grisanti, the person who oversaw all food operations in the park. Part One. Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
DHI 343 - The Disney Update - June 2026 - Part Three
Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode: - How is Star Wars, under Disney, doing on the big screen, at the parks, and on Disney+? Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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…
