Disney History Institute Podcast

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**Disney History Institute Podcast**

The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.

Latest Episodes:

DHI 332 - The Disney Update - January 2026 Jan 26, 2026

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Our monthly exploration of news inside the Disney Company. In this episode:

- How Zootopia's Success Will Change Disney - Troubles at Imagineering - Galaxy's Edge 2.0

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The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Twenty-Three Jan 19, 2026

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The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-Three.

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DHI 331 - What Theme Parks Give Us - Vol. 3B Jan 12, 2026

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Disney Parks were build with the goal of immersion--but in today's modern world, with smart phones everywhere, is immersion now dead? (Part Two)

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DHI 330 - What Theme Parks Give Us Vol. 3A Jan 05, 2026

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Disney Parks were build with the goal of immersion--but in today's modern world, with smart phones everywhere, is immersion now dead?

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DHI 329 - Home with Walt for Christmas Dec 29, 2025

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Diane Disney Miller recalls Christmas with her father, Walt Disney.

Disney 2025 Year-in-Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b0fsgTJMDg

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DHI 328 - Mickey at Christmas with Didier Ghez Dec 22, 2025

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How Mickey Mouse became a Christmas ambassador in the 1930s.

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DHI 327 - Disney and the Future of Film Dec 15, 2025

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Changes to the film and streaming market--and how these changes will affect Disney.

Making Mary Poppins Dates:

Burbank - Dec 18 - https://burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592

Walt's Barn - Dec 21 - https://www.instagram.com/p/DSGOw5Xkx5l/?img_index=2

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DHI 326 - The Disney Update - December 2025 - Part Two Dec 08, 2025

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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

Bandcamp subscriptions:

dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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

DHI 325 - The Disney Update - December 2025 - Part One Dec 01, 2025

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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

>> Upcoming In-Person Events

Book Soup - Los Angeles - Dec 1. https://booksoup.com/event/2025-12-01/todd-james-pierce

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

>> Order Making Mary Poppins

Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

>> Bandcamp Subscriptions

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DHI 324 - The Disney Update - November 2025 Nov 24, 2025

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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

Bandcamp subscriptions:

dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Making Mary Poppins (book):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

Event Links:

December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Link: booksoup.com/events/2025/12

December 7 – Miami – Books and Books - shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce