We answer listener questions about the making of Season 5: Hark and of Threshold more broadly in this special AMA episode with host Amy Martin, managing editor Erika Janik, and producer Sam Moore. Thanks to Kraftkabel for the use of his music. You can find the whole track here . Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today . To stay connected, sign up for our newsletter .…
Three guys and the occasional guest have some serious conversations about topics that aren't so serious. But sometimes, they are.
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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 Bowling and Tom Bell, the show is a tribute to the man who made it all happen, Walt Disney, and his brother, Roy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to The Better Man Podcast, a podcast with one goal: to help men improve their lives, improve their mental health and help them achieve more, be happier and find the right balance. My name is Gabriel Machuret and every week you can find 2 shows of the Better Man podcast where in 20 minutes or less, I try to help you navigate some of the most difficult challenges and questions us men face. (No pressure right?) Before we start, a quick friendly disclaimer: This is just a conversational, ...
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Listener Questions & Answers: Winter 2025 - Part 1
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1:17:51In 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 Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…
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Walt Disney's The Reluctant Dragon
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1:00:31In 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 Disneylan…
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The History of Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure - Part 2
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1:16:27In 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 Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Sources: Books: The “E” Ticke…
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The History of Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure - Part 1
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1:10:30In 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 Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel…
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In 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 Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Sources: Books: Taschen’s The Wal…
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In 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 Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books: Taschen’s The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Anim…
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In 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 Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
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Directing at Disney with Pete Docter & Don Peri
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1:46:02In this episode, Michael and Tom are joined by author Don Peri and Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter to discuss their new book DIrecting at Disney. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Directing at Disney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…
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Connecting With Disney Music - Part 1
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1:20:34In this episode, Michael and Tom march through the history of music in Walt Disney's animated productions, from Silly Symphonies to Snow White and beyond. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books: The Musical World of Walt Disney by David Tietyen Disney Mel…
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Disneyland Team Reunion Winter 2024 - Part 2
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1:12:56In this episode, Michael and Tom continue their chat with former members of our Disneyland podcast family Mary Jo, Nancy, and Louella. The team discusses their favorite things about the holidays at the Disneyland Resort, plus a couple of holiday Day Six options. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! …
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Disneyland Team Reunion Winter 2024 - Part 1
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1:12:39In this episode, Michael and Tom catch up with former members of our Disneyland podcast family, including Mary Jo, Nancy, and Louella. The team discusses their thoughts about recent news and upcoming events at the Disneyland Resort. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitte…
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History of EPCOT Center's The Land - Part 2
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1:03:40In this episode, Michael and Tom explore more history of The Land pavilion at EPCOT Center and discover why Food Rocks! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books/Magazines: The Epcot Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park…
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In this episode, Michael and Tom celebrate Halloween by discussing Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and how Walt Disney helped the story become more closely associated with Halloween. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books: A Magical Half…
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Before the Birds Sang Words with Ken Bruce
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1:58:24In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with author Ken Bruce about his new book Before the Birds Sang Words, a definitive history of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Before the Birds Sang Words official website Before the Birds Sa…
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In this episode, Michael and Tom prepare for their upcoming trip to Disneyland by answering hard hitting questions about Disneyland Park such as how long is too long to wait for a parade, which entrance tunnel is better, and what is the most overrated attraction. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information!…
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History of EPCOT Center's The Land - Part 1
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1:05:56In this episode, Michael and Tom dig into the history of The Land pavilion at EPCOT Center and take a tour of the original version that lasted just 10 years. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s EPCOT Center: Creating the New Wo…
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D23 Expo: Show Floor & Final Thoughts
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1:58:27In 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 shares their final thoughts, including discussions of the show floor, shopping opportunities, D23 Day at Disneyland, and more. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and mo…
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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 third day of the Expo. Included are discussions of the Sherman Brothers, Disney character voices, inside Imagineering, and …
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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 second day of the Expo. Included are discussions of Abbott Elementary, the 1964-65 World's Fair, primetime animation greats…
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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, a…
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D23 Expo: Honda Center - Disney Legends
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2:26:21In 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 …
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D23 Expo: Honda Center - Entertainment & Experiences
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3:19:37In 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 a…
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From the Archives: The Disneyland Hotel
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1:40:58In 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 Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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It's All in the Disney Details: Weathervanes
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56:11In 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 Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books/Magazines: A Magical Half-Century: Stories Celebrating Walt Disney World’s First 5…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Events
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1:26:41In 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 Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Walt Disney Family Museum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…
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In this episode, Michael and his new co-host discuss the 1964 Wonderful World of Color presentation "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh". Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Video: Walt Disney Treasures: Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow Books/Magazines: Walt Disney a…
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History of Disneyland's Flying Saucers & Craig's Goodbye
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2:08:08In 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 Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books/Magazines: The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 39: …
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In this episode, Michael and Craig answer your questions about Walt Disney and his family, Disney entertainment, and more! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Theme Park & Imagineering Question and Answers
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1:17:41In this episode, Michael and Craig answer your questions about the Disney theme parks and Imagineering! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Find Your Happy Place with Dave Bossert
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1:40:59In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined once again by Dave Bossert to discuss his new book outside of the Disney realm titled "Find Your Happy Place: The 8-Step Guide to Expanding Your Creativity through a Personal Retreat." Buy your copy of Find Your Happy Place on The Old Mill Press Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS…
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In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the history of Splash Mountain from its origins to the end of the attraction at the domestic Disney parks. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Who’s Afraid of the Song of the South and other Forbidden Disney…
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In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the final two segments in Fantasia - Night on Bald Mountain and Ave Maria - as well as the film's legacy. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John Culhane The Walt Disney Film Archi…
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In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their discussion of Fantasia moving on to the "Pastoral Symphony" and "Dance of the Hours" sequences. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John Culhane The Walt Disney Film Archives…
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In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their conversation on the classic film Fantasia picking up with The Sorcerer's Apprentice and The Rite of Spring! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John Culhane The Walt Disney F…
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In this episode, Michael and Craig look at the history of Walt Disney's Fantasia and start to analyze the film in order starting with Tocatta and Fugue in D Minor and The Nutcracker Suite. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Fantasia by…
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Windows on Main Street – Morgan “Bill” Evans: Walt’s Landscaper
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1:23:08In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss Disney Legend Bill Evans and appreciate how he worked so hard to make sure Disneyland and Walt Disney World look as beautiful as they do. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legend…
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Windows on Main Street: Marvin Davis - Walt's Master Planner
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1:25:23In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss Disney Legend Marvin Davis who worked alongside Walt planning out the layout of Disneyland and later Walt Disney World. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis …
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In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss the importance of Walt's Model Shop and the impact Fred Joerger, Harriet Burns, and Wathel Rogers had on it. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of…
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In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their discussion of Milt Kahl's life and the characters he brought to life! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books: Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation by John Canemaker The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Te…
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In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss one of Walt Disney's brashest Nine Old Men - Milt Kahl. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books: Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation by John Canemaker The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspi…
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In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their dive into the history of Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books: The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. Pedersen Websites/Articles: The Disney Wiki: The…
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In this episode, Michael and Craig dive into the history of The Living Seas pavilion at EPCOT, what it could've been, what it became, and its legacy. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books: The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s…
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In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss their favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios and live-action films along with their favorite shorts! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo once again return to the history of Walt Disney's animated classic - Bambi. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Walt Disney Family Museum Talks
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1:44:13In this episode, Michael is joined by special guest Trish to discuss some of the recent presentations he's experienced at the Walt Disney Family Museum! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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From the Archives: Disneyland After Walt Pt. 1
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1:11:10In this episode from the archives, Michael discusses Disneyland moving into the 1970s and beyond after the passing of Walt Disney. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas with Dave Bossert
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1:33:00In this episode, Michael and Craig are joined once again by author Dave Bossert to discuss Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas to coincide with the release of Dave's visual companion! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Buy Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before C…
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Disneyland Team Reunion Fall 2023 Pt. 2
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57:23In this episode, Michael is joined by Tom Bell, Nancy Johnson, Louella Laureola, and Tony Spittell to wrap up their Disneyland Team reunion! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Disneyland Team Reunion Fall 2023 Pt. 1
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1:00:54In this episode, Michael is joined by Tom Bell, Nancy Johnson, Louella Laureola, and Tony Spittell for another Disneyland Team reunion episode! Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this episode, Michael and Mary Jo continue their discussion on the history of one of Walt Disney's most beautiful animated films - Bambi. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Resources Book: Walt Disney’s Bambi: The Story and the Film by Ollie Johnston and Frank Th…
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