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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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Connecting with Walt is a podcast focusing on the life and creations of Walt Disney. Episodes include the history of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney movies, and more! Hosted by Michael Bow
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319. Listener Questions & Answers: Winter 2025 - Part 1
01:17:51||Ep. 319In this episode, Michael and Tom open up their digital mailbox and begin answering the first of several batches of listener questions. This week's focus is on the theme parks.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel
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318. Walt Disney's The Reluctant Dragon
01:00:31||Ep. 318In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss the history of Walt Disney's The Reluctant Dragon. The 1941 classic combined both live action and animated segments, taking movie goers inside the shiny new Walt Disney Studios and behind the scenes of some several films that were currently in production, including Bambi and Dumbo.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelSources:Books:The Disney Films by Leonard MaltinThe Walt Disney Films Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968 Edited by Daniel KohenschulteWebsites/Articles:The Disney Strike and The Reluctant Dragon for Ink & PaintThe Reluctant Dragon by Ester Bley for Cartoon Research Part 1 Part 2The Reluctant Dragon by Dan Heaton for The Tomorrow SocietyThe Reluctant Dragon, The Disney WikiDisney Film History: The Reluctant Dragon317. The History of Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure - Part 2
01:16:27||Ep. 317In this episode, Michael and Tom take a trip into the Temple of the Forbidden Eye as they continue their look into the history of the Indiana Jones Adventure in Disneyland Park.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelSources:Books:The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 46: Disneyland’s Indiana Jones AdventureWebsites/Articles:Indiana Jones Adventure: Legends From Inside the Temple of the Forbidden Eye for Park LoreThe Vexing, Thrilling Legacy of the “Indiana Jones Adventure” by Giovanni IacobucciIndiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye, The Disney WikiThe Secret History of Disney Rides: Indiana Jones Adventure by Tad for Undercover TouristDisneyland’s Indiana Jones Ride – Forgotten History & Fun Facts, Inside the MagicUnearth Disneyland History With This Indiana Jones Adventure Cast Premiere Packet from 1995 by Matthew Soberman for WDW News TodayBehind the Ride: Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland by Natalie Sim for Theme Park Tourist316. The History of Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure - Part 1
01:10:30||Ep. 316In this episode, Michael and Tom dig into the history of the revolutionary Indiana Jones Adventure in Disneyland Park, including a discussion of the challenges that came with building the massive attraction.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelSources:Books:The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 46: Disneyland’s Indiana Jones AdventureWebsites/Articles:Indiana Jones Adventure: Legends From Inside the Temple of the Forbidden Eye for Park LoreThe Vexing, Thrilling Legacy of the “Indiana Jones Adventure” by Giovanni IacobucciIndiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye, The Disney WikiThe Secret History of Disney Rides: Indiana Jones Adventure by Tad for Undercover TouristDisneyland’s Indiana Jones Ride – Forgotten History & Fun Facts, Inside the MagicUnearth Disneyland History With This Indiana Jones Adventure Cast Premiere Packet from 1995 by Matthew Soberman for WDW News TodayBehind the Ride: Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland by Natalie Sim for Theme Park Tourist315. Walt Disney's Dumbo - Part 2
01:04:46||Ep. 315In this episode, Michael and Tom continue their discussion of Walt Disney's Dumbo, including a look into some of the film's more memorable, and possibly troublesome, scenes.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelSources:Books:Taschen’s The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968The Disney Films by Leonard MaltinThe Art and Making of Dumbo by Leah GalloWebsites/Articles:The Original Dumbo by Jim Korkis for MousePlanetThe Original ‘Dumbo’ Story Would Have Had More Twists and Turns by David Kindy for Smithsonian MagazineThe Story of Walt Disney’s “Dumbo” on Disneyland Records by Greg Ehrbar for Cartoon Research314. Walt Disney's Dumbo - Part 1
01:16:55||Ep. 314In this episode, Michael and Tom fly into the new year to begin their discussion of Walt Disney's Dumbo, including stories behind the making of the animated classic.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Books:Taschen’s The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968The Disney Films by Leonard MaltinWebsites/Articles:Why Labor Strife Was the Elephant in the Room for Disney’s Original ‘Dumbo’ by Tim Gray for VarietyThe Original Dumbo by Jim Korkis for MousePlanetDumbo! The Ninth Wonder of the Universe! Walt Disney Family MuseumFlying to New Heights: Celebrating 75 Years of Walt Disney’s Dumbo by Lucas Seastrom for The Walt Disney Family MuseumThe Original ‘Dumbo’ Story Would Have Had More Twists and Turns by David Kindy for Smithsonian Magazine313. Disney Christmas Film Festival
01:29:32||Ep. 313In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss some of their favorite Christmas movies and shows from the Disney family of companies, with each creating a suggested "playlist" for holiday viewing.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter