The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Sixteen.

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Our monthly news and analysis update.  Another wave of changes to Genie+.  Trouble at every major division of the Disney Company.  And changes to the California Resort, including a review of Rogers: The Musical.  

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The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Fifteen.

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Stories from never-before-released interviews with Rolly Crump--about the Haunted Mansion, It's a Small World at Disneyland, and his final months with Walt.

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The story of a dinosaur animated in 1914 that inspired a generation of Disney artists.

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A range of stories from across the Disney Company: an intriguing new partnership between Disney and Apple; why the Galactic Starcruiser closed; and new dining at Disneyland and Disney World.

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Three stories.  The Ins-and-Outs of the revamped Dining Plan in Florida.  Trouble at Pixar.  Tiana's Bayou Adventure--where things wtand now.

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The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Fourteen.

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Stories from never-before-released interviews with Rolly Crump--about Imagineering, the Haunted Mansion, It's a Small World, and Walt.

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Troubles at Disney+.  What really happened with Murphy, the Fantasmic Dragon.  And large changes coming to Disney World.  

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A detailed look at the saga of Reedy Creek and what it means for the future of the Disney Resort in Florida.

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The Restructuring of Imagineering, Changes and Upgrades at Disneyland, a New Ride and Restaurant at Disney World, and a Short Update to Reedy Creek.

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The ongoing battle between The Disney Company and the State of Florida--and what it means for the future of Walt Disney World.

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Walt Disney and his road to The True-Life Adventures, with author Didier Ghez.

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Stories from a never-before-released interview with Rolly Crump--about animation, Walt, and even the Haunted Mansion.  

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The story of Walt's early years and the creation of Mickey Mouse, as told (largely) by Walt.

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Three stories about the future of Disneyland, with an eye toward how the resort is creating an identity for itself different than typical "Disney Parks." 

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Battle for the Disney Board, Florida Comes for Reedy Creek, Changes at Disney World, and The Most Compelling Earnings Call in Years.  

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The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Nine.

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The story of how Runaway Railway was designed and finally made its way to Disneyland.

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The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Eight.

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The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Seven.

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A special "news" episode focused on changes to the American Disney Parks and the announcement of two Universal regional parks, one in Las Vegas, the other in North Texas.  

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Our monthly news and analysis episode in which we explore recent changes to the Disney Company, Disney films, and the Disney Parks

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The story of Walt Disney and the 1966 Tournament of Roses Parade.

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The story of the Osborne Family Festival of Lights at Disney World.

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On this episode, the story of Disney World's First Christmas in 1971.

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The origins of the Candlelight Processional and evolution of the Disneyland Christmas Parade, among other stories.

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The surprising story of Disneyland's first Christmas.

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The story of how Bob Chapek was fired and how Bog Iger returned.

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>> We'll be back on Sunday to discuss the whole Iger/Chapek affair.  But as tomorrow is Thanksgiving, I'm moving our Thanksgiving episode up to the top of the feed for a few days.  Until Sunday enjoy this episode <<

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Our monthly news and analysis episode in which we explore recent changes to the Disney Company, Disney films, and the Disney Parks.

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Our monthly news and analysis episode in which we explore recent changes to the Disney Company, Disney films, and the Disney Parks

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Our monthly news and analysis episode in which we explore recent changes to the Disney Company, Disney films, and the Disney Parks.

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A discussion of likely new attractions for the Disney resorts in California and Florida that the company may develop in 2023, 2024, and beyond.

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Our monthly news and analysis episode in which we explore recent changes to the Disney Company, Disney films, and the Disney Parks.

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Our monthly news and analysis episode in which we explore recent changes to the Disney Company, Disney films, and the Disney Parks.

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Our monthly news and analysis episode in which we explore recent changes to the Disney Company, Disney films, and the Disney Parks.  

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A few opportunities to visit backstage areas at Disney's Animal Kingdom and the Animal Kingdom Lodge.

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What's the future for Disney World now that the State of Florida has dissolved the special Disney Improvement district?

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A detailed story of the current troubles inside the Disney Company.

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What's changed, what's coming, and what it means for the future of the Disney Company. Parks, films, and other experiences. News and analysis for March 2022.

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What's changed, what's coming, and what it means for the future of the Disney Company.  Parks, films, and other experiences.  News and analysis for February 2022.

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A comprehensive guide to Genie+ at Disney World and Disneyland.

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News and analysis of the Disney Company for January 2022. A discussion of how the Disney Company is evolving, in terms of films, parks, and other experiences, and where these changes will take us in the months ahead.

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Our annual anthology of how the holidays are being celebrated at Disneyland and Disney World this year.

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A guide to the fabulous new Cirque du Soleil show, "Drawn to Life," at Disney World, which focuses on the early history of Disney animation.

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A review of the recently-opened expansion area in the France Pavilion at EPCOT, which includes Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris.

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If you ever wanted to know what kind of Scotch Walt Disney drank or the exact recipe for Mary Blair's martini, they are in today's review of Steakhouse 71, a restaurant that celebrates the early history of the Florida Resort.

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Part restaurant, part attraction, the recently-opened Space 220 is, by far, the most difficult dining experience to reserve right now at Disney World.

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Is Harmonious a worthy successor to Illuminations? A review and guide to the new show.

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Overview and analysis of the Genie Plus service coming to Disney World and Disneyland.

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DHI Travel Guide for Disneyland, Fall 2021.

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News, updates, and analysis for Disney Parks and Films for August 2021.

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In this episode, we explore how the Disney parks are likely to change in the months ahead.  

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The story of the Jungle Cruise, from its creation to new changes made in 2021.  Part Two.

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How are the Disney parks changing this summer? News, analysis, and other updates for the week of June 21, 2021.

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How will Avengers Campus change the Disney Parks?

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The story of how the pandemic continues to change Disney films and the future of cinema.

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The story of how the pandemic closed the Disneyland resort for over thirteen months and a full report of its reopening day.  

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Universal Hollywood reopens after a thirteen-month closure. And other large changes to theme parks in California and Florida.

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As the California parks remain closed, we're dialing back to happier times. If you've ever wondered what the first Easter was like at Disneyland--and what could go wrong--you'll find out on today's episode.

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The nuances of the recently announced Disneyland Expansion and how this may re-shape the Disneyland Resort in years to come.

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What will Disneyland be like when it re-opens next month? And how will the Disney parks in California operate under different guidelines than those in Florida?

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The update for the week of March 1, 2021. A discussion as to how the evolving problems stemming from the pandemic continue to change Disney films, parks, and other experiences.

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The update for the week of February 1, 2021.  How the pandemic continues to change Disney films, parks, and other experiences.

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The update for the week of January 17, 2021.  An exploration of how changes to the American theme parks will drastically remake a Disney vacations once the California and Florida resorts fully reopen.  

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In the longest and most detailed update yet, this episode explores models for where the pandemic will likely take us in the first half of 2021, in terms of Disney films and theme parks.

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In this special update, we explore how the pandemic will change the nature of filmmaking at Disney for years to come.

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Florida, California, and Paris, a little game theory, and ideas as to when this will all end.

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The story of John Hench, who worked for Disney from 1939 until 2004 and adapted the techniques of filmmaking to create theme park wonders around the world. Part Four - Movies, Myths, and Sea Monsters.

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Disneyland battles California: the discussion heats up over when Disneyland will be allowed to re-open.

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In 1965, reporters in Orlando noticed that an unknown buyer was purchasing tens of thousands of acres south of town, a mystery that would consume the city for nearly a year.

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An exploration of the current trouble in California and Florida.

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The holidays will be different this year.

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Another wave of changes comes to the Florida resort.

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Changes come to California and the Disneyland Resort.

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Disney had its earnings call this past week. What the numbers tell us about the future.

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A preview of things to come.

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Disney World has re-opened, but where will the resort be in three months? In this update we examine possibilities for how the resort might change in the days ahead.

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After our interview with Tom Nabbe on fishing at Disneyland in 1956, we explore how the same experience now exists at Disney World.

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Disney World has reopened with significant changes. On this update, the "New Normal" and what it means moving forward.

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Disney World prepares to re-open, as the situation in Florida continues to change.

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Disneyland cancels its reopening. Will Disney World cancel as well?

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In Florida, Disney lays out plans for a reopening as infection rates around the resort rise and as the NBA presents details that reveal how 22 teams and hundreds of players will live on Disney property for months.

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In Florida, Disney worked toward a reopening of its resort. And in California it presented plans for a phased reopening of the Anaheim resort, though the announcement didn't go as smoothly as some in the company had hoped.

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With the theme park industry transforming itself during the pandemic, Disney is reshaping the way guests will experience its Florida resort. Details on some significant changes are at the center of this week's update.

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This week Disney announced wide-ranging changes to its Florida resort when it re-opens, changes that caught even industry experts by surprise. We'll explore what they are and what they mean for guests as the Disney parks in Florida prepare to re-open.

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What has Disney Springs revealed about a plan to reopen the Disney parks? And what will be different at Universal Orlando once it reopens in June? In this episode we explore how the pandemic is reshaping the world of the Florida resorts, everything from the rides to the restaurants to the stores.

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What will Disney Springs look like when it re-opens?  Will the pandemic change how we experience movies forever?  We have answers in this week's update.

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What will the Disney parks look like when they re-open? We have even more answers this time--in an episode that will bring you up-to-date in terms of how Disney is responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Each spring, purple martins wing their way back to Disney World, into hundreds of nesting boxes arranged at the resort.

When might the Disney parks reopen? And what will they look like when they do? We have some (but not all) of the answers this time--in an episode that will bring you up-to-date in terms of how Disney is responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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How is the pandemic affecting top management at the Disney Company? This update is focused on recent management changes inside the company and how executives are now focused on moving Disney to the other side of the crisis.

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Update and analysis on how the Disney Company has responded to the coronavirus pandemic.

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The third update on how the Disney Company has responded to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Second update on how the Disney Company has reacted to the worldwide spread of the coronavirus.

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Updates on how the Disney Company has reacted to the worldwide spread of the coronavirus.  

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With influences in pop music, modern dance, and drag culture, the new Magic Happens parade is a bold departure from previous in-park entertainment.  

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AGD 6 – Backstage Tours – Part One

In this episode, I explore the history of backstage tours at Disneyland and Disney World, with stories going back to the year Disneyland opened.

This AGD episode focuses on the Backstage Magic tour at Disney World.  You can find more information and current pricing for Backstage Magic at: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/backstage-magic/

If you are attending the D23 Expo, on Sunday, August 25, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, I will be presenting at the D23 Expo with Joe Campana on Disneyland ’59.  https://d23.com/d23-event/d23-expo-2019/

If you have a book I wrote and would like it signed at the D23 Expo or just want to stop by and chat, come by the Ryman Arts / HHA Table on Saturday, August 24 from 11:30PM to 12:30PM or Sunday, August 25 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM.  

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