The Model Shop: Imagineering and Disney History

Hello and Welcome back to the Model Shop Podcast! My name is Fio, and I’ll be your host as we explore the early days of Walt Disney Imagineering. We’ll get to know some imagineers, experience extinct attractions, and always be on the look out for extra Pixie Dust! And today, it is Pixie Dust time! Disneyland is so important to so many people because it offers and escape from the rest of the world. However, even though I definitely wish I could, I can’t always be in my happy place. But I can always bring my happy place to me and to you! How can I do that, you ask? A completely immersive moment of meditation in which you can just let everything else disappear because you are in Disneyland! (or at least it sounds like it). For the first episode in this new series, we’ll be taking a stroll down Main Street, USA.

Hello and welcome back to The Model Shop Podcast! Today, we will be covering the amazing Claude Coats! Here's today's Pixie Dust! http://claudecoats.com/ArtGallery.html

Welcome to the first official episode of The Model Shop! Today, we'll be covering one of my personal favorite Imagineers: X Atencio!

Welcome to the Model Shop Podcast! Join me as I explore the history of Walt Disney Imagineering and learn about legendary imagineers, take a look at some extinct attractions, and find some pixie dust along the way! Music used in this episode is from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6cXlgBijUM

Listen to a classic Disney story set in London – and it's not Mary Poppins!

Learn all about the history of the Disneyland Ambassador program - and about the first-ever Ambassador -- in this episode of the Model Shop Podcast!

Feeling stressed? Join me for a relaxing tour of Critter Country! Take in the sights of the Rivers of America, grab a quick bite to eat, and meet some old pals!

Learn all about Disney's go-to costumer for its VIPs... the cast members! Today's Pixie Dust: https://d23.com/whats-in-a-name-renie-conley-costumer-to-the-stars-part-one/

Today we'll meet one of the most impactful and inspiring Imagineers of all time and learn about how he upheld Walt Disney's legacy in all that he did.

Learn all about the composer and arranger behind countless movie (and theme park) soundtracks!

Join me as we finish up our in-depth exploration of the MAPO mega-window with a trip in the Imagination Time Machine!

Join me for a relaxing stroll through Mickey's Toontown and rediscover some childhood excitement!

Let's continue our fascinating exploration of MAPO and the Machine Shop in this episode of the Model Shop Podcast!

Learn all about a whole new world of Imagineering as we begin our investigation of a mega-window on Main Street, USA!

Join me for a journey through the past and present of this podcast in celebration of our 50th episode, and get to know each other a bit better! My top 3 Imagineers: Richard and Robert Sherman Roger Broggie and Wathel Rogers Alice Davis A Happy Place Escape in my favorite land: New Orleans Square Happy Place Escape A Favorite Miscellaneous Episode of Mine: Come to Disneyland (in 1967) with Me!

Merry Christmas! Join me as I share five of my very favorite Disney Christmas specials on Disney Plus and hopefully get some inspiration for your holiday watch list!

Learn about a festive "dream come true" : the long history of Disney's involvement in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in this holiday episode of The Model Shop Podcast!

Learn about the first president of Walt Disney Imagineering and his dreams of detective glory!

Have you ever wondered what Walt would think of Disney World? Join me for the finale of this two-part series as we explore Disney World from Walt's perspective: what he knew about, what he dreamed about, and what he never could have imagined.

Happy Halloween! In celebration, learn all about the man who brought 999 happy haunts to life!