Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World

In this episode, Michael and Craig answer your questions about the Disney theme parks and Imagineering!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined once again by Dave Bossert to discuss his new book outside of the Disney realm titled "Find Your Happy Place: The 8-Step Guide to Expanding Your Creativity through a Personal Retreat."Buy your copy of Find Your Happy Place on The Old Mill PressLinks:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the history of Splash Mountain from its origins to the end of the attraction at the domestic Disney parks.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBooks/Magazines:Who’s Afraid of the Song of the South and other Forbidden Disney Stories by Jim KorkisWebsites/Articles:The Complete History of Splash Mountain at Disney Parks by Tom CorlessA Brief History of Disney: Splash Mountain by Zoe WoodThe Iconic Legacy of Splash Mountain by DomThe Disney Wiki: Splash MountainFrom Bear Country to Critter Country, Disney’s Opening of Splash Mountain for The Disney ClassicsThe Complicated History of Disneyland’s Splash Mountain and Song of the South by Dirk LibbeyA Brief and Incomplete History of Splash Mountain for WDW Magic.comThe Story of the Br’er Critters by Sasha ColesJoel Chandler Harris for the New Georgia EncyclopediaThe Wild History of Splash Mountain by C.Z. Anderson Video: The Theme Park History of Splash Mountain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the final two segments in Fantasia - Night on Bald Mountain and Ave Maria - as well as the film's legacy.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBooks/Magazines:Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John CulhaneThe Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edited by Daniel KothenschulteWalt Disney’s Fantasia by Deems TaylorThe original Fantasia film programWebsites/Articles:The Making of Fantasia: Disney’s Masterpiece, Houston SymphonyThe Disney Wiki: FantasiaWalt Disney’s Fantasia: JustDisney.com“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”: The Genesis of “Fantasia” by Jay Gabler for Your ClassicalFifteen Fascinating Facts about Fantasia, D23.com“Fantasia”: Walt Disney’s Pioneering Classic by Jamie AtkinsThe Untold Truth of Disney’s Fantasia by Sarah Buddery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their discussion of Fantasia moving on to the "Pastoral Symphony" and "Dance of the Hours" sequences.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBooks/Magazines:Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John CulhaneThe Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edited by Daniel KothenschulteWalt Disney’s Fantasia by Deems TaylorThe original Fantasia film programWebsites/Articles:The Making of Fantasia: Disney’s Masterpiece, Houston SymphonyThe Disney Wiki: FantasiaWalt Disney’s Fantasia: JustDisney.com“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”: The Genesis of “Fantasia” by Jay Gabler for Your ClassicalFifteen Fascinating Facts about Fantasia, D23.com“Fantasia”: Walt Disney’s Pioneering Classic by Jamie AtkinsThe Untold Truth of Disney’s Fantasia by Sarah BudderyLost “Fantasia”: The Disappearance of Sunflower by Jim KorkisArtists Recall the Making of a Classic : ‘Fantasia’: Walt Disney’s ground-breaking combination of animation and classical music has been restored for re-release on its 50th birthday by Michael Szymanski for the Los Angeles Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their conversation on the classic film Fantasia picking up with The Sorcerer's Apprentice and The Rite of Spring!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBooks/Magazines:Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John CulhaneThe Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edited by Daniel KothenschulteWalt Disney’s Fantasia by Deems TaylorThe original Fantasia film programWebsites/Articles:The Making of Fantasia: Disney’s Masterpiece, Houston SymphonyThe Disney Wiki: FantasiaFantasia | Disney Wiki | FandomWalt Disney’s Fantasia: JustDisney.com“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”: The Genesis of “Fantasia” by Jay Gabler for Your ClassicalFifteen Fascinating Facts about Fantasia, D23.com“Fantasia”: Walt Disney’s Pioneering Classic by Jamie AtkinsBringing Evolution to the Masses: Disney’s Fantasia as History of Biology by Charles Pence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig look at the history of Walt Disney's Fantasia and start to analyze the film in order starting with Tocatta and Fugue in D Minor and The Nutcracker Suite.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBooks/Magazines:Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John CulhaneThe Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edited by Daniel KothenschulteWalt Disney’s Fantasia by Deems TaylorThe original Fantasia film programWebsites/Articles:The Making of Fantasia: Disney’s Masterpiece, Houston SymphonyThe Disney Wiki: FantasiaWalt Disney’s Fantasia: JustDisney.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss Disney Legend Bill Evans and appreciate how he worked so hard to make sure Disneyland and Walt Disney World look as beautiful as they do.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBooks/Magazines:Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff KurttiDisneyland World of Flowers by Morgan EvansSecrets of Disney’s Glorious Gardens by Kevin MarkeyWalt’s People, Volume 5, Edited by Didier Ghez (Interview of Bill Evans by Jim Korkis)Websites/Articles:Morgan Bill Evans for The Cultural Landscape FoundationBill Evans, D23.comBill Evans – Walt’s Green Thumb for Walt’s FollyBills Evans – The Jungle Cruise WikiMorgan “Bill” Evans Obituary – Variety.comDisney Park Landscape – Society of Architectural HistoriansHorticultural Heritage by Wade Sampson for MousePlanetThe Trees of Disneyland by Jim Denney author of Walt’s DisneylandDisney Family Album: Disneyland Designers (John Hench/Herb Ryman/Bill Evans/Tony Baxter) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss Disney Legend Marvin Davis who worked alongside Walt planning out the layout of Disneyland and later Walt Disney World.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBooks/Magazines:Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff KurttiThe “E” Ticket Magazine Number 28: Disneyland – The First 12 MonthsWebsites/Articles:D23.com – Marvin DavisMarvin Davis - Walt’s Folly.comMarvin Davis – The Disney WikiMarvin Davis – IMBDMarvin A. Davis Obituary – VarietyTribute to Imagineer Marvin Davis by Wade Sampson for MouseplanetJim’s Attic: Imagineer Marvin Davis, Master Planner of Walt Disney World by Jim Korkis for All Ears.NetDisney Legends: Marvin Davis – Disney Nerds PodcastMarvin Aubrey Davis – Emmys.comThe Men Who Dreamed Up Disneyland – Inventing Disneyland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the importance of Walt's Model Shop and the impact Fred Joerger, Harriet Burns, and Wathel Rogers had on it.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Books/Magazines:Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff KurttiThe “E” Ticket Magazine Number 44: Walt’s Model ShopWebsites/Articles:We Wouldn’t Have Disneyland Without These 5 Imagineers by Molly McCormack for AllEarsThe Early Days of Audio-Animatronics by Keith Gluck for The Walt Disney Family MuseumA Feathered Family: Creating the Birds of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room by Sophie Jo for the Walt Disney Family MuseumWalt Disney Legend Fred Joerger: D23.comFred Joerger Obituary – Los Angeles Times ArchivesFred Joerger Obituary – Washington Post (May be behind a paywall)Former Lakeview Terrace Home of Early Imagineer Fred Joerger asks $2.7 million, Los Angeles Daily NewsDisney’s Master of Illusion Fred Joerger, University of Houston, Cullen College of EngineeringHarriet Burns Official WebsiteThe Finishing Touch of Harriet Burns, Walt’s Folly: The History, Ideas, and People Who Built DisneylandDisney Legend Wathel Rogers, D23.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their discussion of Milt Kahl's life and the characters he brought to life!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Books:Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation by John CanemakerThe Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney’s Great Animators by Andreas DejaWalt Disney’s Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation by Don Hahn and Charles SolomonWebsites/Articles:Milt Kahl: D23Milt Kahl: Master Puppeteer by Tracie Timmer for the Walt Disney Family MuseumMilt Kahl by Jordan BeeksCareer Highlights: Milt Kahl by Eli Sanza for Entertainment Junkie BlogThe Famous Kahl of Disney by Matt Kahl (no relation)The Milt Kahl Head Swaggle by Michael Ruocco for Cartoon BrewVideos:Disney Family Album: Milt Kahl (Sam’s Disney Diary)Richard Willams Remembers Milt Kahl and the “The Jungle Book”Getting to Know Milt KahlMilt in DallasRichard Williams discusses Milt Kahl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss one of Walt Disney's brashest Nine Old Men - Milt Kahl.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Books:Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation by John CanemakerThe Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney’s Great Animators by Andreas DejaWalt Disney’s Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation by Don Hahn and Charles SolomonWebsites/Articles:Milt Kahl: D23Milt Kahl: Master Puppeteer by Tracie Timmer for the Walt Disney Family MuseumMilt Kahl by Jordan BeeksCareer Highlights: Milt Kahl by Eli Sanza for Entertainment Junkie BlogVideo:Disney Family Album: Milt Kahl (Sam’s Disney Diary) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their dive into the history of Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Books:The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. PedersenWebsites/Articles:The Disney Wiki: The Living SeasPark Lore: The Living Seas: The Nautical Tale of EPCOT’s Undersea Pavilion from Concept to Clown FishThe Living Seas at intercot.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig dive into the history of The Living Seas pavilion at EPCOT, what it could've been, what it became, and its legacy.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Books:The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. PedersenWalt Disney’s EPCOT Center: Creating the New World of Tomorrow, text by Richard R. BeardEpcot: The First Thirty Years: An Unofficial Retrospective by Jeff Lange and Kevin YeeWebsites/Articles:The Disney Wiki: The Living SeasPark Lore: The Living Seas: The Nautical Tale of EPCOT’s Undersea Pavilion from Concept to Clown FishThe Living Seas at intercot.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss their favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios and live-action films along with their favorite shorts!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo once again return to the history of Walt Disney's animated classic - Bambi.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael is joined by special guest Trish to discuss some of the recent presentations he's experienced at the Walt Disney Family Museum!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode from the archives, Michael discusses Disneyland moving into the 1970s and beyond after the passing of Walt Disney.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined once again by author Dave Bossert to discuss Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas to coincide with the release of Dave's visual companion!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBuy Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Visual CompanionFind Dave's Books at The Old Mill PressFollow along with Dave Bossert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael is joined by Tom Bell, Nancy Johnson, Louella Laureola, and Tony Spittell to wrap up their Disneyland Team reunion!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.