05/26/23 - In this episode from the archives, Michael continues his conversation with Ben Harris who was a Cast Member starting in 1958 and had plenty of stories and experiences with Walt Disney. Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#256 - From the Archives: Living History with Ben Harris Pt. 2

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 Craig Williams, 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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In this episode, Michael and Craig answer your questions about Walt Disney and his family, Disney entertainment, and more!
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Disney Question & Answer

In this episode, Michael and Craig answer your questions about the Disney theme parks and Imagineering!
Links:Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter
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Theme Park & Imagineering Question and Answers

In 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
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Find Your Happy Place with Dave Bossert

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 SegmentsImportant 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 Stories by Jim Korkis
 Websites/Articles:The Complete History of Splash Mountain at Disney Parks by Tom CorlessA Brief History of Disney: Splash Mountain by Zoe WoodThe Iconic Legacy of Splash Mountain by DomThe Disney Wiki: Splash MountainFrom Bear Country to Critter Country, Disney’s Opening of Splash Mountain for The Disney ClassicsThe Complicated History of Disneyland’s Splash Mountain and Song of the South by Dirk LibbeyA Brief and Incomplete History of Splash Mountain for WDW Magic.comThe Story of the Br’er Critters by Sasha ColesJoel Chandler Harris for the New Georgia EncyclopediaThe Wild History of Splash Mountain by C.Z. Anderson  Video: The Theme Park History of Splash Mountain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Splash Mountain

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 SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter
 Books/Magazines:Walt Disney’s Fantasia by John CulhaneThe Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921-1968, Edited by Daniel KothenschulteWalt Disney’s Fantasia by Deems TaylorThe original Fantasia film programWebsites/Articles:The Making of Fantasia: Disney’s Masterpiece, Houston SymphonyThe Disney Wiki: FantasiaWalt Disney’s Fantasia: JustDisney.com“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”: The Genesis of “Fantasia” by Jay Gabler for Your ClassicalFifteen Fascinating Facts about Fantasia, D23.com“Fantasia”: Walt Disney’s Pioneering Classic by Jamie AtkinsThe Untold Truth of Disney’s Fantasia by Sarah Buddery
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#256 - From the Archives: Living History with Ben Harris Pt. 2

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