Disney History Institute Podcast
The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty-One
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-One.
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December 7 – Miami – Books and Books - shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce
December 18 – Burbank – Burbank Public Library – Link: burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592
Podcast Episodes
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 a…
DHI 324 - The Disney Update - November 2025
Our monthly news and analysis episode. In this Update: - Possible changes to the Tiki Room - Surge pricing on tickets - An unusual new store at Disney Springs - A new attraction opens at Animal Kingdom - and more Bandcam…
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty-Two
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins (book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independen…
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins (book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Bo…
DHI 323 - Background Artist with Karen Fang
Tyrus Wong was the artist who shaped the environmental presentation of Bambi, relying on the influence of Chinese traditions in painting. A reading from a biography of his life, Background Artist, and a discussion with i…
DHI 322 - Memories of Walt - Vol. Three
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 Three. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins (…
DHI 321 - The Disney Update - Oct 2025 - Part Two
Our monthly news magazine focused on the Disney Company. In this episode: - Updates to Frozen Ever After at EPCOT - Opening Timeline for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster with The Muppets - Updates on Rivers of America Constructio…
DHI 320 - The Disney Update - Oct 2025 - Part One
Our monthly news magazine focused on the Disney Company. In this episode: - Unusual trademark battles over Mickey Mouse - How the Jimmy Kimmel Live issue changed the near future of the Disney Company - Disney food progra…
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Nineteen
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Nineteen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.t…
The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eighteen
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eighteen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.t…
