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 Walt Disney and his family, Disney entertainment, and more! 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 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 Press 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 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 Twitter Books/Magazines: Websites/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 Twitter Books/Magazines: Websites/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 Twitter Books/Magazines: Websites/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 Twitter Books/Magazines: Websites/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 Twitter Books/Magazines: Websites/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 Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff Kurtti Disneyland World of Flowers by Morgan Evans Secrets of Disney’s Glorious Gardens by Kevin Markey Walt’s People, Volume 5, Edited by Didier Ghez (Interview of Bill Evans by Jim Korkis) Websites/Articles: Morgan Bill Evans for The Cultural Landscape Foundation Bill Evans, D23.com Bill Evans – Walt’s Green Thumb for Walt’s Folly Bills Evans – The Jungle Cruise Wiki Morgan “Bill” Evans Obituary – Variety.com Disney Park Landscape – Society of Architectural Historians Horticultural Heritage by Wade Sampson for MousePlanet The Trees of Disneyland by Jim Denney author of Walt’s Disneyland Disney 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 Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff Kurtti The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 28: Disneyland – The First 12 Months Websites/Articles: D23.com – Marvin Davis Marvin Davis - Walt’s Folly.com Marvin Davis – The Disney Wiki Marvin Davis – IMBD Marvin A. Davis Obituary – Variety Tribute to Imagineer Marvin Davis by Wade Sampson for Mouseplanet Jim’s Attic: Imagineer Marvin Davis, Master Planner of Walt Disney World by Jim Korkis for All Ears.Net Disney Legends: Marvin Davis – Disney Nerds Podcast Marvin Aubrey Davis – Emmys.com The 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 Twitter Sources: Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff Kurtti The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 44: Walt’s Model Shop Websites/Articles: We Wouldn’t Have Disneyland Without These 5 Imagineers by Molly McCormack for AllEars The Early Days of Audio-Animatronics by Keith Gluck for The Walt Disney Family Museum A Feathered Family: Creating the Birds of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room by Sophie Jo for the Walt Disney Family Museum Walt Disney Legend Fred Joerger: D23.com Fred Joerger Obituary – Los Angeles Times Archives Fred 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 News Disney’s Master of Illusion Fred Joerger, University of Houston, Cullen College of Engineering Harriet Burns Official Website The Finishing Touch of Harriet Burns, Walt’s Folly: The History, Ideas, and People Who Built Disneyland Disney 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 Twitter Sources: Books: Websites/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 Brew Videos: 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 Twitter Sources: Books: Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation by John Canemaker The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney’s Great Animators by Andreas Deja Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation by Don Hahn and Charles Solomon Websites/Articles: Milt Kahl: D23 Milt Kahl: Master Puppeteer by Tracie Timmer for the Walt Disney Family Museum Milt Kahl by Jordan Beeks Career Highlights: Milt Kahl by Eli Sanza for Entertainment Junkie Blog Video: 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 Twitter Sources: Books: Websites/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 Twitter Sources: Books: Websites/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.