The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part One. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of how Disney changed Halloween and how Halloween changed Disney. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

In this update, we cover: - Developments with Villains Land at Magic Kingdom - New Resort Being Built at Disney World - Trouble with Aulani - Updates on Disneyland Projects - The Opening Strategies of Epic Universe DVC Aggregator Sites: - DVC for Less - https://www.dvcforless.com/ - DVC Market - https://dvc.market/listing/ Bandcamp Subscriptions: d…

The moment-by-moment story of how Hurricane Milton affected Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

In this update, we cover: - Developments with the forthcoming Cars area at the Magic Kingdom - Trouble in the land of DVC - Likely ticket price increases Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of Walt Disney, Herbert Kalmus, and the invention of full-color animation. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of Walt Disney, Herbert Kalmus, and the invention of full-color animation. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of Walt Disney, Herbert Kalmus, and the invention of full-color animation. Part One Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The story of early 3D efforts in Hollywood, including how the Disney team created new processes to film hand-drawn 3D cartoons in the 1950s. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

A detailed discussion of the future of Disney Films and TV. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

A detailed discussion of the future of Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

A detailed discussion of the future of Disney California Adventure. DHI Video on California Adventure: https://youtu.be/zeRlWSPTgVU Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

A detailed discussion of the future of EPCOT and other areas of the Florida resort. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

A detailed discussion of the future of Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

A detailed discussion of what's coming to The Magic Kingdom in the next five or six years. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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

The business pressures facing the Disney Company that will shape the D23 event this year. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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

The story of the most infamous memo in the history of the Disney Company. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

Three Disney Legends, a nuclear mishap, and the Arctic Circle - a lost story of vintage Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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…

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

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

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

The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Four Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com

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

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

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

A short episode about our long weekend trip to Golden, Denver and Boulder while on college visits.

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…

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/

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

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.…

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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 …