The Walt Disney Family Museum is a center for art, animation, and inspiration. Located in the historic Presidio, a national park in San Francisco, California, the museum celebrates the remarkable life of Walt Disney by telling his story, celebrating his legacy, and examining his influence on the world of entertainment. Ten years ago, we were founded in 2009 by Walt Disney’s daughter, Diane Disney Miller, who wanted to share the story of her father with the world. Now, we are hosting a year-l ...
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TheDisneyProject.com presents a podcast about all things Disney. From the parks, to runDisney events, Disney films/music, what's happening at the Walt Disney Family Museum, and more! Keith is your host, but expect regular contributors, as well as the occasional Disney celebrity!
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The podcast for Disney fans and people who love their fandoms.
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The podcast committed to bringing you streamlined news about Disney parks, films, and corporate.
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"Unbuilt: An Unrealized Theme Park Podcast" is hosted by Ryan O'Reilly and Ryan Dorman as they explore attractions and rides that you have only heard existing on paper. Come aboard a journey that is only limited by your imagination! Brand new episodes every other Friday! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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On this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they share what's new at The Walt Disney Family Museum. The theme of this month's Collections Clash is summer fun. ☀️ Head to our Instagram Story to vote on your favorite objects presented.By The Walt Disney Family Museum
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Six Flags Over Texas Trip Report
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From June 2023, we begin our bonus episode release, previously never before released to the public! Here Ryan O'Reilly tells us about his trip to Six Flags Over Texas plus more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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Today we take a look at a redo of DCA's Paradise Pier where the Disney Villains would've taken over California Screamin! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Super Nintendo World Trip Report
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From March 2023, Ryan O'Reilly gives his report from Super Nintendo World and MORE! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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We dive under the sea to explore the original version of The Little Mermaid ride which suspended guests under and above the fathoms below! Plus, we talk Tiana's Bayou Adventure in a discussion that surely everyone will agree with and be very normal about. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support…
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Get ready for a real Scamifornia Adventure as we look at the Spirit of California project slated for Tracy, California in 2012, which totally didn't rip off a failed Disney theme park. Also, Ryan O'Reilly gives his trip report to Kentucky Kingdom and Holiday World. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/supp…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Unbuilt: LIVE in Las Vegas
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In this archive release, the two Ryans finally meet in person and discuss classic family-friendly Vegas! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: We Eviscerate the 2022 D23 Expo!
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A Monday Unbuilt release?! Yes unfortunately I had to rebuild this episode which meant a delay but there will be another archive release on Friday! Lucky you! For now: we head to the D23 Expo in 2022 to ruthlessly mock it and all of the inane blue sky wonder that is and will forever be Beyond Big Thunder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster…
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Stan Freberg's EPCOT Inventions Pavilion
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Today we triumph thru Ryan's head cold to examine Stan Freberg's quirky Inventions pavilion pitch featuring a queue that's a ride, a giant light bulb and a singing Thomas Edison! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Walt Disney Family Museum Trip Report
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Next on our archive series we head back to August 2022 to hear Ryan O'Reilly's trip report to Northern California and experiencing the Walt Disney Family Museum, and so much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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This month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode is "fresh as a daisy." Join Chris and Bri as they "stop and smell the roses" of what's new at The Walt Disney Family Museum. The theme of this month's Collections Clash is flowers and trees. 💐🌳 Head to our Instagram Story to vote on your favorite objects presented.…
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Today we follow up The Disney Cancellation Special with Universal! Join us as we look at various ideas such as a James Bond stunt show, a Potter VR broomstick ride, a noisy Seuss walkthrough, an Apollo 13 roller coaster and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Island at the Top of the World Review
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Continuing our archive series with a look at a very boring film that helped inspired a very not-boring unbuilt land, Discovery Bay! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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Today is a double episode: first, I recap my tour of Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, then we explore various never-made themed resorts at Walt Disney World including the east coast version of New Orleans Square! Once again, I apologize about the audio issues as our recording software captured the wrong microphone. I will do my best to ensure this d…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Interview with Robin S Hall - VP of Knott’s Berry Farm Creative
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Early on in the podcast, we had the unique and wonderful chance to interview the former VP of Knott's Berry Farm Creative, Robin S Hall! This is a very fascinating interview, please enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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Fire Mountain (feat. Jaalin Harvey)
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Jaalin Harvey returns to discuss another Atlantis-themed attraction, this time the infamous Fire Mountain, a transforming coaster wrapped inside a volcano that would've towered over Adventureland. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Muppets Haunted Mansion Review
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This week, the archive series continues with our Muppets Haunted Mansion review! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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WD-FM Museum Musings (March 2024) Interview with Junior Conservator Katherine Langdon
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For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they interview Junior Conservator Katherine Langdon about a recent conservation treatment in the museum galleries. For this month's Collections Clash, the theme is green. 💚 Head to our Instagram Story to green-light your favorite objects presented.…
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In a totally not-transparent attempt to discuss the world's largest Bass Pro Shop in a pyramid, we explore an alternative plan to put a theme park in the guts of the infamous Memphis Pyramid! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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This week in our archives dive we go back to 2022 and Ryan O'Reilly tells Dorman about his trip to RetroMagic and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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Today we head into the Enchanted Forest and discover Jay Rasulo's original, meet-and-greet intense version of Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland. Prepare to make a lot of birthday cards for Princess Aurora! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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It's archive time again, and this is our last Building Upon episode where Dorman recounts a recent visit to both Disney World and Disneyland. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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Today we check out Ron Logan and Rick Silanskas' "dream" park that was "funded" by con man Bryan Robinson, filled with some of the worst theme park ideas you've ever heard. Ryan Dorman also delivers some piping hot takes about his recent trip to Orlando. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support…
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Our archive series continues with this episode from August 2021 where we review season one of "Behind the Attraction"! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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For this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they celebrate Lunar New Year with their favorite Disney dragons and hear clips from an archived interview with Disney animator Ron Husband. For this month's Collections Clash, the theme is love. ❤️ Head to our Instagram Story to vote on your favorite objects presented.…
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America's favorite frontiersman actor tried to capitalize on his fame with an educational family fun park and failed twice! Come explore the history of Fess Parker and his wide-eyed dreams with us! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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As we begin our final year of Unbuilt, we are going to release our bonus material, previously paywalled, every week the podcast is off for your enjoyment. In this first archive episode from August 2021, Dorman discusses a Disney trip he's about to take. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support…
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Main Street Offshoots Part 2: International Street & Hollywoodland
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We continue on with part two of our look at Main Street offshoots, this time looking at the twisty alleyways of International Street and the unimaginable size of Hollywoodland. Plus, we talk about the closure of the original Country Bear Jamboree. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support…
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This month on WD-FM, Bri and Chris celebrate the new year by rounding up important January Disney history anniversaries and other upcoming events at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Then, they face off in a Collections Clash with three of their favorite objects that represent resolutions made throughout Walt's life. 🎉 Cast your votes for your favorit…
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Main Street Offshoots Part 1: Edison Square & Liberty Street
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We're back from hiatus with a brand-new episode about two Main Street expansion both planned by Walt Disney: Edison Square, with a familiar-sounding show sponsored by General Electric and Liberty Street, featuring a wax hall of Presidents! Plus, we have some news about the future of Unbuilt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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This month on WD-FM, Bri and Chris celebrate the debut of Christmas with Walt Disney on Disney+ with some of their favorite moments from the film, then face off in the final Collections Clash of 2023 with three of their favorite objects that feature the color red. ❤️ Vote for your favorite objects via our Instagram Stories today.…
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Winter Break Fun Day #3: Modern Simpsons Christmas
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Happy holidays! This year we look at two episodes from different eras of bad Simpsons: season 15's "Tis the Fifteenth Season" and season 31's "Bobby, It's Cold Outside". Which one is worse? Hint: it's the season 31 episode. C'mon. Duh. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support…
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We travel into the unknown and encounter Marc Davis' Enchanted Snow Palace, a 1977 concept where guests would take an icy boat ride to meet the Snow Queen! No, not Elsa, but there are a lot of goofy snowmen who may or may not like warm hugs! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support…
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This ride would've been FIRE! We travel back to the 90s and take a look at a pitch from MTVN Recreation involving a portable Beavis and Butthead simulator. You can find the glossary materials here: https://www.mediafire.com/file/x1h7646y12peoyz/Beavis_and_Butt-Head_-_The_Ride.pdf/file --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
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This month on WD-FM, Bri and Chris celebrate the 95th anniversary of the debut of Mickey and Minnie Mouse and ✈️travel🧳 through the galleries for this month's Collections Clash. Bri and Chris face off with three of their favorite objects that celebrate Walt's travels throughout his lifetime. Vote for your favorite objects via our Instagram Stories …
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Our longest episode yet! We roar into Animal Kingdom with a look at Joe Rohde's Fantasyland, that of Beastly Kingdom where we search for unicorns, glide to classical music and face off against a fire-breathing dragon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support…
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We take a peek into the possibility of Mel Brooks running the Hollywood Tower Hotel with this early iteration where comedy ruled instead of screams! Hop on an elevator and catch a movie monster or two as we see what happens when Michael Eisner tries to ensnare the master of parody with a semi-spooky E-ticket attraction! --- Support this podcast: ht…
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We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company with a special episode of WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast! Bri and Chris share their own magical Disney memories and face off in a 100th anniversary themed Collections Clash. The hosts pick their favorite objects in the museum that celebrate the start of somet…
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We visit Casper the Friendly Ghost and his uncles the Ghostly Trio to check out Universal's unbuilt Whipstaff Manor dark ride based on the 1995 Casper film, where guests could ride on beds and choose their own route! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support…
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Bill Farmer and Guide Dogs for the Blind Program Recap
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On this special episode of WD-FM, Chris and Bri share highlights from a recent program featuring Disney Legend Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy and Pluto, and special guests from Guide Dogs for the Blind. Bri and Chris then interview Guide Dogs for the Blind President and CEO Christine Benninger about the mission of the organization and the importan…
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The east winds take us to a lovely London town and along with us we encounter Tony Goldmark of Escape from Vault Disney! In today's ep, we examine the various unbuilt Mary Poppins attractions in Disney history from Tony Baxter's Jolly Holiday ride to EPCOT's cancelled UK pavilion expansion! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…
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🎙️ Say "cheese!" Join us for a new episode of WD-FM as Chris and Bri talk about their favorite Disney elephants in celebration of World Elephant Day, share museum updates, then face off in a Collections Clash where they highlight their favorite cameras and photographs in the museum's collection. 📸 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on y…
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We journey to Murcia, Spain and examine an unbuilt bottom-up Paramount theme park with attractions based on movies you've heard of like Mission Impossible and Grease, and also based on films you've never heard of like Stardust and FairyTale! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support…
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“Saludos amigos, a fond greeting to you!" Join us as Bri and Chris take a closer look at Walt’s 1941 South America Goodwill Tour and the resulting films Saludos Amigos (1943) and The Three Caballeros (1945) in the newest episode of WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast. Learn more about how this timeframe was the "toughest period" o…
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In our fiftieth episode, we take a look at a myriad of Disney World projects that were never meant to be, but still announced by the company. Topics include: the Main Street Theatre, the Epcot Festival Center, Hyperion Wharf, Pop Century's Legendary Years, Reflections A Lakeside Lodge, the Play Pavilion and Spaceship Earth's most recent tabled redo…
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🎙️Time for a new episode of WD-FM! Join us as Chris and Bri talk about the recent Haunted Mansion anniversary, share museum updates, then face off in a Collections Clash where they highlight objects in the museum's collection that showcase Walt's love of (non-Disney Cats & Dogs-related) animals. 🐭 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on y…
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Garfield's Theme Park (feat. Ryan Estrada)
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We are joined with Garfield cartoonist and expert Ryan Estrada to explore a never-made Indiana theme park called Garfield's American Adventure! Does the fat cat get represented well or should this be shipped in a box to Abu Dhabi?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support…
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Merry Julymas! Once again we let Ryan Dorman chose a film for us to discuss, and this year he has chosen David Lynch's 1977 surrealist body horror Eraserhead! How much about parenting will we learn? Find out today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support…
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Disney's Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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Today we look at Disney's attempt to create a Harry Potter land, filled with completely underwhelming rides and attractions! Also we check out Universal's Villain Con: Minion Blast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support
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It's time for a 4th of July edition of WD-FM's Museum Musings! Chris and Bri share museum updates and then face off in a Collections Clash where they highlight objects in the museum's collection that showcase Walt's love of his country. 🇺🇸 Head to our Instagram Story @wdfmuseum to vote on your favorite objects.…
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