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

With the recent news from the D23 Expo about fan favorites Dreamfinder and Figment returning to Walt Disney World, we thought it might be fun to take a look back at last year's shows about the History of EPCOT's Journey Into Imagination Pavilion. This podcast has all three history segments merged together, so you now have the entire Journey Into Imagination story all in one place.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelWDWINFO: EPCOT's Dreamfinder & Figment Are Returning to Disney!

In this episode, Michael and Tom delve into the making of Walt Disney's 1963 classic Summer Magic starring Hayley Mills and Burl Ives, including a look at the book that inspired it.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelSources:Books:The Disney Films by Leonard MaltinWalt Disney and Live Action by John G. WestWebsites/Articles:The Pink of Perfection: Walt Disney's Summer MagicSummer Magic in Town Square by Jim KorkisSummer Magic - Leonard Maltin introduction from TCM

In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss how Walt Disney's love of animals influenced his films, Disneyland, and more through the stories of Disney animal trainer William R. Koehler.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelSources:Books:The Wonderful World of Disney Animals by William R. Koehler

In this episode, Michael and Tom wrap up their look at how Walt Disney strived to create entertainment for the entire family, but first they continue their virtual walk with Walt, and friends, through Disneyland Park.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel

In this episode, Michael and Tom continue their look at how Walt Disney strived to create entertainment for the entire family by talking a virtual walk with Walt through Disneyland Park.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel

In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss how Walt Disney began creating family entertainment that brought generations together.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel

In this episode, Michael and Tom celebrate the 250th anniversary of America with a look into Walt Disney's 1957 live-action film set during the Revolutionary War period, Johnny Tremain.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelSources:Books:The Disney Films by Leonard MaltinWalt Disney and Live Action: The Disney Studio’s Live-Action Features of the 1950s and 1960s by John G. WestSunday Nights with Walt: Everything I Know I Learned from “The Wonderful World of Disney” by Richard RothrockWebsites/Articles:A Revolutionary Story by Jim Fanning for D23Disney Plus-Or-Minus: Johnny Tremain by Adam JahnkeSon of Liberty: Johnny Tremain and the Art of Making American Patriots by Neil L. York

In this episode, Michael talks with Tom about Walt Disney's vision of America that he shared with people around the world and why it's still important today.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel

In this episode, Michael shares with Tom information from two recent talks he attended at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. The first presentation, "Imagineering in the Building 1952-1955: They Created Disneyland", featured Disney Legend and former Imagineer Tom Morris. Next, "In the Director's Chair with Frank Oz: In Conversation with Pete Docter" covered Oz's directorial journey from Muppets to Brando.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel