In 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

Sources:

Books:

• The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 46: Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure

Websites/Articles:

• Indiana Jones Adventure: Legends From Inside the Temple of the Forbidden Eye for Park Lore
• The Vexing, Thrilling Legacy of the “Indiana Jones Adventure” by Giovanni Iacobucci
• Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye, The Disney Wiki
• The Secret History of Disney Rides: Indiana Jones Adventure by Tad for Undercover Tourist
• Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Ride – Forgotten History & Fun Facts, Inside the Magic
• Unearth Disneyland History With This Indiana Jones Adventure Cast Premiere Packet from 1995 by Matthew Soberman for WDW News Today
• Behind the Ride: Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland by Natalie Sim for Theme Park Tourist

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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 Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968
• The Disney Films by Leonard Maltin
• The Art and Making of Dumbo by Leah Gallo

Websites/Articles:

• The Original Dumbo by Jim Korkis for MousePlanet
• The Original ‘Dumbo’ Story Would Have Had More Twists and Turns by David Kindy for Smithsonian Magazine
• The Story of Walt Disney’s “Dumbo” on Disneyland Records by Greg Ehrbar for Cartoon Research

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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 Animated Movies 1921-1968
• The Disney Films by Leonard Maltin

Websites/Articles:

• Why Labor Strife Was the Elephant in the Room for Disney’s Original ‘Dumbo’ by Tim Gray for Variety
• The Original Dumbo by Jim Korkis for MousePlanet
• Dumbo! The Ninth Wonder of the Universe! Walt Disney Family Museum
• Flying to New Heights: Celebrating 75 Years of Walt Disney’s Dumbo by Lucas Seastrom for The Walt Disney Family Museum
• The Original ‘Dumbo’ Story Would Have Had More Twists and Turns by David Kindy for Smithsonian Magazine

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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

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In 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

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In 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 Melodies: The Magic of Disney Music by Karl Beaudry

Websites/Articles:

• Evolution of Disney Music
• From “When You Wish Upon a Star’ to ‘Let it Go,’ Disney Has a History of Making Pop Culture Hits by Jon Burlingame for Variety
• How Disney Film Music Has Evolved Over the Decades: From Snow White to Frozen by Andrea Lawrence
• The Genesis of Disney Music: 1920-1950 by Jason Schlierman
• The Role of Music in Disney Movies by Kamran Ahmed

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In 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!
• Connecting with Walt on Twitter

• Los Angeles Christmas Market
• Metrolink Holiday Express Train

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In 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 Twitter

• Hilbert Museum

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In 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 by R.A. Pedersen
• The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World 3rd Edition by Susan Veness

Websites/Articles:

• The Land – The Mickey Wiki
• Remembering the Magic: The Land Pavilion by Jonathan Heigl for Mouseplanet
• The History of EPCOT’s Defunct Kitchen Kabaret by Matt N. for Storybook Amusement

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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-Century: Stories Celebrating Walt Disney World’s First 50 Years by Christopher E. Smith

Websites/Articles:

• What Inspired “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”? by Lesley Kennedy
• Irving’s Legend: The Story Behind the Story for the Historic Hudson Valley
• The True History Behind “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Richard Klin
• The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – The Disney Wiki
• Disney’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Jim Korkis
• Disney’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” Remains a Halloween Treat at 75 by Meagan Navarro
• The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Walt Disney World by Jim Korkis

Video:

• Walt Disney’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (Intro and Washington Irving Segment only)

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