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

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with special guests Louella, Patty and Trish about their experiences at this year's D23 Expo. This week, the team discusses the panels they attended at the Anaheim Convention Center on the first day of the Expo. Included are discussions of The Muppets, Walt Disney's trip to South America, directing animation, and bringing animation to life in the parks.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with special guests Louella, Patty and Trish about their experiences at this year's D23 Expo. This week, the panel discusses the presentation at the Honda Center that honored the new Disney Legends, along with a panel earlier in the day at the Anaheim Convention Center that included in-depth chats with several Legends.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter

In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with special guests Louella and Patty about their experiences at this year's D23 Expo. This week, the panel discusses the presentations at the Honda Center that focused on Disney Entertainment, including upcoming theatrical and Disney+ releases, and Disney Experiences, with announcements about the theme parks and more.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterMore Information from The DIS (in no particular order)Avatar Theme Land Opening at Disney California AdventureNew Nighttime Parade Coming to the Magic KingdomCoco Boat Ride Opening at Disney California AdventureIndiana Jones and Encanto Coming to Tropical Americas at Animal KingdomTiana's Bayou Adventure Opening Date At DisneylandNew Show With Audio-Animatronic Walt Disney Coming to DisneylandCars Attractions Coming to Frontierland in Magic KingdomMonsters Inc. Area Coming to Hollywood StudiosNew Mandalorian Storyline at Smugglers RunAvengers Campus Expansion at Disney California AdventureVillains Land Coming to Magic Kingdom

In this episode from the archives of the Disneyland podcast, Michael chats with author Don Ballard about the history of the Disneyland Hotel.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter

In this episode, Michael tests Tom on his knowledge of the themed weather vanes and spires in Disneyland Park and the Magic Kingdom..Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Books/Magazines:A Magical Half-Century: Stories Celebrating Walt Disney World’s First 50 Years by Christopher E. SmithWebsites/Articles:Disneyland Weather Vanes by DavelandblogThe Story Behind Weathervanes by Copper Ridge CupolasA Brief History of Weather Vanes by Rachelle Oblack for ThoughtCo.Disneyland weather vanes, roof ornaments, and spires by DizBuffCan You Identify These Magic Kingdom Weather Vanes? By Molly McCormack for AllEars.netNew Weathervane Installed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom by Jackie Gailey for The DIS

In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss several recent presentations at the Walt Disney Family Museum focussing on The Sherman Brothers, Roy Disney, and Inside Out 2.Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterWalt Disney Family Museum

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the history of the gone but not forgotten Disneyland attraction Flying Saucers and its legacy before saying farewell to Craig!Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterSources:Books/Magazines:The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 39: The Adventureland Story, Disney Historian Michael Broggie, also Flying SaucersThe Disneyland Story: The Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney’s Dream by Sam GennaweyWebsites/Articles:Progress City, USA: Patent Pending – Disneyland’s Flying Saucers, 1966Disney History Institute: Disneyland 1961 – Flying Saucers by Todd James Pierce

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