Disney History Institute Podcast

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

The story of Disneyland's first Christmas in 1955. Link to Disneyland's First Christmas video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLt3XdZ_LTs Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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 << Support the podcast and get access to hundreds of episodes: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

A set of Thanksgiving stories that we've written and recorded over years past, from balloons in the sky to turkeys on Main Street.  2025.   Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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

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 Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR   Event Links: Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-making-mary-poppins-tickets-1804363683349 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 December 18 – Burbank – Burbank Public Library – Link: burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Twenty-One.   Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com   Making Mary Poppins (book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR   Event Links: Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-making-mary-poppins-tickets-1804363683349 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 December 18 – Burbank – Burbank Public Library – Link: burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592

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 Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR   Event Links:  Nov 23 – Tampa – Oxford Exchange – Line: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/todd-james-pierce-making-mary-poppins-tickets-1804363683349  December 1 - Los Angeles – Book Soup – Link: https://booksoup.com/events/2025/12 December 7 – Miami – Books and Books - https://shop.booksandbooks.com/event/2025-12-07/making-mary-poppins-evening-todd-james-pierce  December 18 – Burbank – Burbank Public Library – Link: https://burbank.libnet.info/event/14864592 

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 its author, Karen Fang Link to Karen Fang's book on Tyrus Wong: https://amzn.to/4qp2wjX Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com  

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 (pre-order book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

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 Construction - Updates on Zootopia: Better Zoogether - Permit Updates for Disneyland Forward - Price Increases at the Parks (and Ways to Save) - And More Bandcamp subscription: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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 programs to help those in need Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

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.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Seventeen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

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. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

The news from Destination D.  And what it means for the future of the Disney Company.   Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com   The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR  

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. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins (pre-order book): Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

Episode Description: The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Sixteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Links to the book, Making Mary Poppins Amazon: amzn.to/4mhHUaU Independent Booksellers: shorturl.at/qTosR

The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Fifteen. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Making Mary Poppins on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mhHUaU