The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.
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Sharing my passion for travel! This podcast will share stories from our travels as well as planning tips and tricks and some mini-reviews thrown in here and there. I have a special love for National Parks, Cruising, and Historical Sites, but there's a little bit of everything thrown in.
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DHI 280 - The Future of Disney Films & TV
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A detailed discussion of the future of Disney Films and TV. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 279 - The Future of Disneyland (2024)
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A detailed discussion of the future of Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 278 - The Future of Disney California Adventure
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A detailed discussion of the future of Disney California Adventure. DHI Video on California Adventure: https://youtu.be/zeRlWSPTgVU Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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A detailed discussion of the future of EPCOT and other areas of the Florida resort. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 276 - The Future of Hollywood Studios
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A detailed discussion of the future of Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 275 - The Future of The Magic Kingdom
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A detailed discussion of what's coming to The Magic Kingdom in the next five or six years. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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A detailed discussion of what's coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom in the next three years. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCNH4T348ag&t Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 273 - D23 2024 - Why It Matters This Year
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The business pressures facing the Disney Company that will shape the D23 event this year. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 272 - Strange Stories of Disney History - Volume Three
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The story of how a retired Rear Admiral, who used to build aircraft carriers for the Navy, nearly brought swamp-style airboats to Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 272 - Strange Stories of Disney History - Volume Two
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The story of the most infamous memo in the history of the Disney Company. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 271 - Strange Stories of Disney History - Volume One
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Three Disney Legends, a nuclear mishap, and the Arctic Circle - a lost story of vintage Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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In this update, we cover: - Disney Theatrical, with Inside Out 2 and Deadpool 3 - Troubles with Streaming - Dreams that Soar at Disney Springs - A Roundup of Changes to the Disney Parks Link to Disney Summer Update Video: youtu.be/rpRLfuZM9dI?si=Gg7BzrzCEyWROs0q Link to Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com…
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Design highlights, ride strategies, and the problems. Everything you need to know about Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 268 - The Disney Update - The Ins-and-Outs of Lightning Lane 2.0
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Goodbye Genie+. Here are the ins-and-outs of the just announced Lightning Lane 2.0 project, as well as what its announcement reveals about the state of the Florida resort. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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Our monthly update for the Disney Company - June 2024 In this episode: - The Transformative Success of Inside Out 2 - New Projects at Disney World - A Tribute to Richard Sherman Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 266 - The History of Fantasmic - Part Four
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The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Four Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 265 - The History of Fantasmic - Part Three
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The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 264 - The History of Fantasmic - Part Two
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The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 263 - The History of Fantasmic - Part One
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The history of Fantasmic, including a full description of the never-built river show designed for Disneyland and based on the Haunted Mansion. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 262 - Before the Birds Sang Words with Ken Bruce
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The story of Walt Disney and the Enchanted Tiki Room, with author Ken Bruce. Link to Amazon for BEFORE THE BIRDS SANG WORDS by Ken Bruce - https://amzn.to/3WQ9vWy Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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Our monthly update for the Disney Company - May 2024 In this episode: - Disneyland Forward - 1900 Park Fare Reopens - Problems with Sassagoula Boats - Preparation for Drone Show at Disney Springs - Discounts at EET - Opening Date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure - Smellephants on Parade Opens Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com…
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Highlights from our visit to Petrified Forest National Park - Links: Petrified Forest NP Painted Desert Diner Painted Desert Inn Park Route 66 Information and Pictures Newspaper Rock Trail Info - I highly recommend downloading the trail maps in an app like All Trails before you get to the park so you have a map. Most of the park has minimal cell co…
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DHI 260 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Ten
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The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Ten - The End of the Story. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 259 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Nine
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The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Nine - The Premiere of Darby O'Gill. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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Our biggest highlight in Sedona was the Outlaw Trail Jeep Tour with Arizona Safari Jeep Tours - great experience for us! Links: Arizona Safari Jeep Tours - viator link Outlaw Grille Tortas del Fuego Hampton Inn Sedona All Trails
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DHI 258 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Eight
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Episode Description: The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Eight - Finishing and Promoting Darby O'Gill. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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A short episode about our long weekend trip to Golden, Denver and Boulder while on college visits.
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DHI 257 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Seven
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The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Seven - The filming of Darby O'Gill. DHI Video: Construction Update for Disney World and Disneyland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-jo1vIYD4Q&t=1s Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com…
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57 - Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and National Monument
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A short weekend visit for a race means a trip in our down time to the local National Monument - the Birmingham Civil Rights Museum. Our thoughts around our visit. If you decide to go, book your advanced timed entry tickets to the Civil Rights Institute here: https://www.bcri.org/
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DHI 256 - The Disney Update - April 2024 - Part Two
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Our monthly update for the Disney Company - April 2024 - Part Two In this episode: * An Avatar Land comes to Disneyland * Disneyland Forward * Beyond Big Thunder Begins * The Battle for the Disney Board * New Directions at Marvel Studios Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 255 - The Disney Update - April 2024 - Disney World Is About To Expand
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Our monthly update for the Disney Company - April 2024 In this episode, stories that point to the coming expansion of Disney World: * A settlement clears the way for Disney to work with the State of Florida * Permits reveal large work about to start at Animal Kingdom * And the battle for the Disney board Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.…
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DHI 254 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Six
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The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Six - Spin and Marty and Darby O'Gill. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 253 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Five
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The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Five - Don Quixote and The Great Locomotive Chase. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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Visit Denmark! We loved our trips to Denmark and share some of our favorite places we have visited. Links to sites we talked about Round Tower Christiansborg Castle Frederiksborg Castle Tivoli Gardens Roskilde Domkirke Vikingskibs museet (Viking Ship Museum) Kronborg Castle
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Episode Description: Our monthly update for the Disney Company, which includes stories about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Disneyland Forward, changes to EPCOT, seasonal displays around the Florida Resort, and more. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Video Essay on Tiana's Bayou Adventure Construction: https://youtu.be/BHJru8toca4?si=XWYNqH…
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DHI 251 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Four
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The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Four - The Sword and the Rose. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 250 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Three
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The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Three - Robin Hood. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 249 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part Two
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The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Two - Treasure Island. If you watch Treasure Island, let me know what you think. You can find me either through www.toddjamespierce.com Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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Sharing our favorite spots from our trip to London as a family, plus two spots I visited solo on prior trips but really enjoyed! Links Tower of London Westminster Abbey Churchill War Rooms London Walks Hampton Court Palace
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DHI 248 - The Disney Update - February 2024
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Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Value of Disney - Moana 2 and the Reframing of Disney+ - The Path Forward for ESPN - Disney Looks Again to Gaming - The Battle for Reedy Creek - Epic Universe Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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54 - Disney Cruise Ardasta Excursion in Nassau
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When our Blue Lagoon port adventure got cancelled, we shifted gears and visited Ardastra Gardens in Nassau, Bahamas on our own. While Disney normally offers this as an excursion, it was also cancelled on this Disney Wish stop, so we did it on our own and saved a considerable amount of money doing it that way as well! How we did it and our tips for …
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DHI 247 - Screenwriting with Walt - Part One
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The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Five
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The conclusion to our story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Five. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 246 - The Disney Update - Late January
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Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Struggle to Control the Disney Board - The Battle for Reedy Creek - Goodbye, Country Bear Jamboree - The Hatbox Ghost in Florida - The Disney Dining Plan Returns to Disney World Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com…
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The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Four
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The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Four. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 245 - The Disney Update - January 2024 - Part Two
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Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Struggle to Control the Disney Board - Discounts and Other Problems at Disney World - Magic Keys Sales at Disneyland and the Best Time to Visit - The Battle for Reedy Creek Moves into 2024 - The Art and Meaning of Luminous Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.b…
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DHI 244 - The Disney Update - January 2024
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Our big update to start out 2024: an exploration of the challenges that the Disney Company will face in the New Year. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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DHI 242 - The Disney Update - December 2023
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Our monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. In this episode: The Passing of Dick Nunis, New Attraction in Adventureland, New Restaurant at Pixar Place, and an Interview with ex-Imagineer Eddie Sotto on his new passion project involving th…
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The Life and Art of Herb Ryman - Part Twenty-Three
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The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
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