In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with Emmy Award winning animation producer Melinda Dilger, who got her start in the classic Disney television shows Goof Troop and House of Mouse. More recently, Melinda has worked on series for Netflix, including Arcane and Blue Eye Samurai.

Links:

• Michael’s Disneyland History Segments
• Important DIS links and more information!
• Connecting with Walt on Twitter
• Dreams Unlimited Travel

• OzCon International - Discount code: CWOZCON2025

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In this episode, Michael and Tom chat with author Neil O' Brien about his book After Disney: Toil, Trouble, and the Transformation of America's Favorite Media Company, which covers the years following Walt Disney's passing through the beginning of the Michael Eisner and Frank Wells era.

Links:

• Michael’s Disneyland History Segments
• Important DIS links and more information!
• Connecting with Walt on Twitter
• Dreams Unlimited Travel

• OzCon International - Discount code: CWOZCON2025

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In this episode, Michael and Tom kick off the celebration of the Disneyland Resort's 70th anniversary with a look at Davy Crockett in Disneyland, including a review of the television miniseries and theatrical releases, along with the impact the King of the Wild Frontier had in the theme park.

Links:

• Michael’s Disneyland History Segments
• Important DIS links and more information!
• Connecting with Walt on Twitter
• Dreams Unlimited Travel

• OzCon International - Discount code: CWOZCON2025

Sources:

Books:

• Walt Disney and Live Action: The Disney Studio’s Live-Action Features of the 1950s and 60s by John G. West
• The Wonderful World of Disney Television by Bill Cotter
• The "E" Ticket Magazine Number 33

Websites/Articles:

• The Davy Crockett Craze by Joyska Nunez-Medina for the Tennessee State Museum
• Fess Parker - D23.com
• Davy Crockett (miniseries) Wikipedia

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In this episode, special guests Colin Ayres and Dwayne Burgess share information about this year's OzCon International, a convention being held this summer in Burbank which will focus on Walt Disney's connection to The Wizard of Oz series of books and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Disney's Return to Oz. Then, Michael and Tom take a look at the history of the popular Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.

Links:

• Michael’s Disneyland History Segments
• Important DIS links and more information!
• Connecting with Walt on Twitter
• Dreams Unlimited Travel

• OzCon International

Sources:

Books:

• Secret Stories of Walt Disney World by Jim Korkis

Websites/Articles:

• Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, Wikipedia
• The First EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival by Morgan Flaherty for WDW Magazine
• Topiary, The Disney Wiki
• WDW Chronicles: The History of Disney Topiary by Jim Korkis for AllEars.net

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In this episode, Michael and Tom take a walk down Main Street in Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom to look at several of the windows that honor developers and planners of the theme parks.

Links:

• Michael’s Disneyland History Segments
• Important DIS links and more information!
• Connecting with Walt on Twitter
• Dreams Unlimited Travel

Sources:

Books:

• People Behind The Disney Parks: Stories of Those Honored with a Window on Main Street, USA by Chuck Snyder
• Main Street Windows: A Complete Guide to Disney's Whimsical Tributes by Jeff Heimbuch

Websites/Articles:

• Hidden Tributes Revealed: The Story Behind Disneyland’s Main Street Windows for MiceChat
• Skyway to Wonderland: Windows on Main Street
• WDW Mousing – Magic Kingdom – Windows on Main Street

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In this episode, Michael and Tom sail to Little Mermaid's Island, an unaired television show that was developed for the Disney Channel with the cooperation of Jim Henson's creature shop.

Links:

• Michael’s Disneyland History Segments
• Important DIS links and more information!
• Connecting with Walt on Twitter
• Dreams Unlimited Travel

Sources:

Books:

• Disney Never Lands: Things Disney Never Made by Jim Korkis

Websites/Articles:

• This 35-Year-Old Disney Classic Has a Forgotten Muppet-Style Remake by Melody Day
• Little Mermaid’s Island: The Abandoned Jim Henson Disney Channel TV Show Pilot, Storybook Amusement
• Jim Henson Made a ‘Little Mermaid’ Show and, Yep, It Was Weird by Cameron Gorman

Videos:

• Little Mermaid's Island: Sebastian's Birthday
• Little Mermaid's Island: To Tell the Truth

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In this episode, Michael and Tom head back into their digital mailbox to answer the last of the listener questions, this week discussing a variety of topics including questions about the Disney family.

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 head back into their digital mailbox to continue answering more listener questions, this week tackling inquiries regarding the entertainment side of the Walt Disney Company.

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 head back into their digital mailbox to continue answering more listener questions, finishing up questions about the theme parks.

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 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

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