Thu, 12 December 2024
The story of Disneyland's first Christmas in 1955. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Disneylands_First_Christmas_2024_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:17pm PST |
Sun, 8 December 2024
This week we have a chunky episode with many stories. In this episode:
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Direct download: DHI_News_December_2024_Final_iTunes_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:02pm PST |
Thu, 5 December 2024
The Story of the Osborne Family Festival of Lights. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com |
Sun, 1 December 2024
What the future plans at Hollywood Studios mean for Monsters Inc and the Muppets. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_-_Muppets_and_Monsters_at_Hollywood_Studios_iTunes_Final__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:02pm PST |
Sun, 24 November 2024
The story of two troubled restaurants at Disney World--ESPN Club and the newly-opened Cake Bake Shop--and what their stories demonstrate about how the Disney resorts work. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Cake_Bake_Fiasco_FINAL_iTunes__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:03pm PST |
Thu, 21 November 2024
Thanksgiving stories, from balloons in the sky to turkeys on Main Street. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com |
Sun, 17 November 2024
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Four. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Mary_Blair_Part_4_FINAL_iTunes_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:03pm PST |
Sun, 10 November 2024
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Mary_Blair_Part_Three_FINAL_iTunes__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:04pm PST |
Sun, 3 November 2024
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Mary_Blair_Part_Two_Final_iTunes__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:04pm PST |
Sun, 27 October 2024
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part One. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Mary_Blair_Part_One_FINAL_iTunes__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:02pm PST |
Thu, 24 October 2024
The story of how Disney changed Halloween and how Halloween changed Disney. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Disney_and_Halloween_2024_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:45am PST |
Sun, 20 October 2024
In this update, we cover: - Developments with Villains Land at Magic Kingdom DVC Aggregator Sites: Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_News_October_2024_Part_Two_FINAL__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:02pm PST |
Sun, 13 October 2024
The moment-by-moment story of how Hurricane Milton affected Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Hurricane_Milton_Oct_2024_iTunes_FINAL_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:02pm PST |
Sun, 6 October 2024
In this update, we cover: - Developments with the forthcoming Cars area at the Magic Kingdom Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Octiber_2024_News_Part_One_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:03pm PST |
Sun, 29 September 2024
The story of Walt Disney, Herbert Kalmus, and the invention of full-color animation. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Walt_Disney_and_the_Story_of_Color_2024_Part_Three_FINAL_iTunes__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:04pm PST |
Sun, 22 September 2024
The story of Walt Disney, Herbert Kalmus, and the invention of full-color animation. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_The_Story_of_Color_2024_Part_Two_FINAL__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:03pm PST |
Sun, 15 September 2024
The story of Walt Disney, Herbert Kalmus, and the invention of full-color animation. Part One Bandcamp subscriptions - dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_The_Story_of_Color_2024_Part_One_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:02pm PST |
Sun, 8 September 2024
The story of early 3D efforts in Hollywood, including how the Disney team created new processes to film hand-drawn 3D cartoons in the 1950s. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Strange_Stories_3D_FINAL__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:03pm PST |
Sun, 1 September 2024
A detailed discussion of the future of Disney Films and TV. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_The_Future_of_Disney_Films_and_TV_D23_2024_FINAL__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:05pm PST |
Mon, 26 August 2024
A detailed discussion of the future of Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Future_of_Disneyland_D23_2024_iTunes_FINAL__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PST |
Thu, 22 August 2024
A detailed discussion of the future of Disney California Adventure. DHI Video on California Adventure: https://youtu.be/zeRlWSPTgVU Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_The_Future_of_DCA_Disneys_California_Adventure_D23_2024_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:01pm PST |
Sun, 18 August 2024
A detailed discussion of the future of EPCOT and other areas of the Florida resort. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_The_Future_of_EPCOT_D23_2024_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:01pm PST |
Thu, 15 August 2024
A detailed discussion of the future of Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_The_Future_of_Hollywood_Studios_D23_2024_FINAL_iTune__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:19pm PST |
Wed, 14 August 2024
A detailed discussion of what's coming to The Magic Kingdom in the next five or six years. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com |
Tue, 13 August 2024
A detailed discussion of what's coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom in the next three years. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCNH4T348ag&t Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com |
Thu, 8 August 2024
The business pressures facing the Disney Company that will shape the D23 event this year. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com |
Sun, 4 August 2024
The story of how a retired Rear Admiral, who used to build aircraft carriers for the Navy, nearly brought swamp-style airboats to Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Strange_Stories_3_Fowler_and_the_Airboats_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 28 July 2024
The story of the most infamous memo in the history of the Disney Company. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Strange_Stories_Vol_Two_The_Memo_Redux_for_iTunes_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 21 July 2024
Three Disney Legends, a nuclear mishap, and the Arctic Circle - a lost story of vintage Disneyland. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Stranges_Stories_of_Disney_History_Vol_1_iTunes_Final__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 14 July 2024
In this update, we cover: Link to Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_July_2024_News_Final_iTunes__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 7 July 2024
Design highlights, ride strategies, and the problems. Everything you need to know about Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disney World. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_June_2024_Tianas_Bayou_Adventure_iTunes_Final__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:33pm PST |
Sun, 30 June 2024
Goodbye Genie+. Here are the ins-and-outs of the just announced Lightning Lane 2.0 project, as well as what its announcement reveals about the state of the Florida resort. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Lightning_Lane_June_2024_FINAL_iTunes_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 23 June 2024
Our monthly update for the Disney Company - June 2024 Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_June_News_2024__Part_One_FINAL_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 16 June 2024
The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Four Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Fantasmic_Part_Four_FINAL_iTunes_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 9 June 2024
The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Fantasmic_Part_Three_FINAL_iTUNES_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 2 June 2024
The history of Fantasmic, including how the show borrowed design elements from various never-produced nighttime spectaculars. Part Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com |
Sun, 26 May 2024
The history of Fantasmic, including a full description of the never-built river show designed for Disneyland and based on the Haunted Mansion. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Fantasmic_Part_One_Final_iTunes_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:33pm PST |
Sun, 19 May 2024
The story of Walt Disney and the Enchanted Tiki Room, with author Ken Bruce. Link to Amazon for BEFORE THE BIRDS SANG WORDS by Ken Bruce - https://amzn.to/3WQ9vWy Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Before_the_Birds_Sang_Words_FINAL_iTUNES_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:35pm PST |
Sun, 12 May 2024
Our monthly update for the Disney Company - May 2024 In this episode: - Disneyland Forward Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_May_2024_News_Final_iTunes_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:31pm PST |
Sun, 5 May 2024
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Ten - The End of the Story. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Screenwriting_with_Walt_Larry_Watkin_Part_Ten_FINAL_itunes_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 28 April 2024
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Nine - The Premiere of Darby O'Gill. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Screen_Writing_with_Walt_Larry_Watkin_Part_Nine_FINAL__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 21 April 2024
Episode Description: The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Eight - Finishing and Promoting Darby O'Gill. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Screenwriting_with_Walt_Larry_Watkin_Part_Eight_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 14 April 2024
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Seven - The filming of Darby O'Gill. DHI Video: Construction Update for Disney World and Disneyland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-jo1vIYD4Q&t=1s Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Screenwriting_with_Walt_Larry_Watkin_Part_Seven_FINAL_iTunes_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 7 April 2024
Our monthly update for the Disney Company - April 2024 - Part Two
In this episode: * An Avatar Land comes to Disneyland * Disneyland Forward * Beyond Big Thunder Begins * The Battle for the Disney Board * New Directions at Marvel Studios
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Direct download: DHI_April_News_2024_Part_Two_FINAL_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:31pm PST |
Sun, 31 March 2024
Our monthly update for the Disney Company - April 2024 In this episode, stories that point to the coming expansion of Disney World: * A settlement clears the way for Disney to work with the State of Florida * Permits reveal large work about to start at Animal Kingdom * And the battle for the Disney board Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Contact: www.toddjamespierce.com |
Sun, 24 March 2024
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Six - Spin and Marty and Darby O'Gill. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Screenwriting_with_Walt_Larry_Watkin_Part_Six_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 17 March 2024
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Five - Don Quixote and The Great Locomotive Chase. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Screenwriting_with_Walt_Larry_Watkin_Part_Five_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 10 March 2024
Episode Description: Our monthly update for the Disney Company, which includes stories about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Disneyland Forward, changes to EPCOT, seasonal displays around the Florida Resort, and more. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Video Essay on Tiana's Bayou Adventure Construction: https://youtu.be/BHJru8toca4?si=XWYNqHhT9vSWSkJ- Video Essay on New Seasonal Changes to Disney World: https://youtu.be/LvXNF4DICmU?si=kjKS2rwwLaxQGaNW Video Landing Page: dhipodcast.com |
Sun, 3 March 2024
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Four - The Sword and the Rose. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_-_Screenwriting_with_Walt_Larry_Watkin_FINAL_iTUNES__2024_-_Part_Four_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:00pm PST |
Sun, 25 February 2024
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Three - Robin Hood. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Screenwriting_with_Walt_Part_Three_2024_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:31pm PST |
Sun, 18 February 2024
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Two - Treasure Island. If you watch Treasure Island, let me know what you think. You can find me either through www.toddjamespierce.com Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Screenwriting_with_Walt_Larry_Watkin_2024_Part_Two_FINAL_iTunes__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 11 February 2024
Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_February_2024_Reedy_Creek_FINAL_iTunes_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 4 February 2024
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_-_Screenwriting_with_Walt_Larry_Watkin_2024_Part_One_Final_iTunes__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:18pm PST |
Sun, 28 January 2024
The conclusion to our story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Five. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Ryman_Part_Twenty-Five_Final_3_iTunes_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 21 January 2024
Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_News_January_2024_Part_Three_iTUNES_FINAL_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 14 January 2024
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Four. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Ryman_Part_Twenty_Four_iTunes_FINAL__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 7 January 2024
Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_January_2024_Update_Part_Two_FINAL_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |
Sun, 31 December 2023
Our big update to start out 2024: an exploration of the challenges that the Disney Company will face in the New Year. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Direct download: DHI_Disney_News_Update_Jan_2024_Part_One_FINAL__mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm PST |