Disney History Institute Podcast

Latest Episodes:

AGD 14 - Bottles and Glasses Everywhere Sep 08, 2025

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Looking to add something new to your next trip to Disney World? We explore a trio of unique experiences now available at the Florida resort.

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The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11):

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DHI 319 - The News from Destination D Sep 01, 2025

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The news from Destination D. And what it means for the future of the Disney Company.

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The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

DHI 318 - Memories of Walt - Vol. Two Aug 25, 2025

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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 Two.

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Making Mary Poppins (pre-order book):

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

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The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Sixteen Aug 17, 2025

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Episode Description:

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

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Links to the book, Making Mary Poppins

Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU

Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Fifteen Aug 11, 2025

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

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Making Mary Poppins on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mhHUaU

DHI 317 - The Disney Update - August 2025 Aug 04, 2025

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Our monthly news update. In this episode:

- Going to school at Disney World - Trouble at Disney+ - More on Starlight at the Magic Kingdom - Nostalgia design at Disney World - Test Track 3.0 - Geo-82 - And More

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DHI 316 - The Disney Update - July 2025 - Part Two Jul 28, 2025

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Our monthly news update continues. In this episode:

- Starlight premieres at the Magic Kingdom - Animation Tour returns to Hollywood Studios - Battle over the Mickey Mouse trademark - The closing of Rivers of America - Trouble for theatrical releases - Disney turns to nostalgia to sell the Florida Resort - And More

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DHI 315 - The Disney Update - July 2025 Jul 21, 2025

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Walt, as an animatronic, comes to Disneyland.

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DHI 314 - Music, Mayhem, and the Mouse with Stan Freese Jul 14, 2025

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A discussion with Stan Freese about his memoir: Music, Mayhem and the Mouse.

The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Fourteen Jul 07, 2025

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

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