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

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  • 333. Walt Disney Family Museum Events: Pixar & Muppets

    01:26:56||Ep. 333
    In this episode, Michael shares with Tom his thoughts about two events he attended at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. The first talk, Directing at Pixar, featured four directors discussing what it's like to direct a Pixar movie or television show. The second, Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Jim Henson Company, featured host Yvette Nicole Brown navigating the history of the Muppets along with Gonzo performer Dave Goelz, Jim Henson's daughter Lisa, and more.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel

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  • 332. Disneyland Team Reunion 70th Anniversary Edition - Part 2

    01:43:34||Ep. 332
    In this episode, Michael and Tom continue their chat with their friends from the legacy Disneyland podcast team discussing Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebration, including a review of the A Story of Celebration: 70th Anniversary Guided Tour.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelHilbert Museum - Banking on a Dream: Bank of America, the Disney Movies and the Birth of Disneyland

  • 331. Disneyland Team Reunion 70th Anniversary Edition - Part 1

    01:25:25||Ep. 331
    In this episode, Michael and Tom are joined by their friends from the legacy Disneyland podcast team who share their thoughts about Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebration.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelOzCon International - Discount code: CWOZCON2025

  • 330. The Story of Disneyland's Paint the Night Electrical Parade

    01:09:18||Ep. 330
    In this episode, Michael and Tom continue the celebration of the Disneyland Resort's 70th Anniversary with a look at how Paint the Night made it's way to Disneyland Park.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelOzCon International - Discount code: CWOZCON2025Sources:Websites/Articles:Babes in Disneyland: Fun Facts About the New Incredibles Float in the Paint the Night ParadeAn Incredible New Float is Coming to the Paint the Night Parade by Joelyn Buhlman for D23Paint the Night – WikipediaPaint the Night – Disney Wiki

  • 329. Walt Disney Family Museum Events: Imagineering

    01:10:15||Ep. 329
    In this episode, Michael shares with Tom his thoughts about two events he attended at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco that focused on Walt Disney Imagineering. First up, Imagineer Eddie Sotto shares the challenges of building Disneyland Paris. Then, WDI President Bob Weis talks about his start in Imagineering through his transition to management.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelOzCon International - Discount code: CWOZCON2025

  • 328. Disney Television Animation with Melinda Dilger

    01:24:12||Ep. 328
    In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with Emmy Award winning animation producer Melinda Dilger, who got her start in the classic Disney television shows Goof Troop and House of Mouse. More recently, Melinda has worked on series for Netflix, including Arcane and Blue Eye Samurai.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelOzCon International - Discount code: CWOZCON2025

  • 327. After Disney with Neil O'Brien

    01:32:17||Ep. 327
    In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with author Neil O' Brien about his book After Disney: Toil, Trouble, and the Transformation of America's Favorite Media Company, which covers the years following Walt Disney's passing through the beginning of the Michael Eisner and Frank Wells era.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelOzCon International - Discount code: CWOZCON2025
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