Episodes
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Six - Spin and Marty and Darby O'Gill. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 03/25/24
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Five - Don Quixote and The Great Locomotive Chase. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 03/18/24
Episode Description: Our monthly update for the Disney Company, which includes stories about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Disneyland Forward, changes to EPCOT, seasonal displays around the Florida Resort, and more. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Video Essay on Tiana's Bayou Adventure Construction: https://youtu.be/BHJru8toca4?si=XWYNqHhT9vSWSkJ- Video Essay on New Seasonal Changes to Disney World: https://youtu.be/LvXNF4DICmU?si=kjKS2rwwLaxQGaNW Video Landing Page:...
Published 03/11/24
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Four - The Sword and the Rose. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 03/04/24
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Part Three - Robin Hood. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 02/26/24
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime.  Part Two - Treasure Island. If you watch Treasure Island, let me know what you think.  You can find me either through www.toddjamespierce.com Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com  
Published 02/19/24
Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Value of Disney - Moana 2 and the Reframing of Disney+ - The Path Forward for ESPN - Disney Looks Again to Gaming - The Battle for Reedy Creek - Epic Universe Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 02/12/24
The story of Larry Watkin, the main live action screenwriter at the Disney Studio during Walt's lifetime. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 02/05/24
The conclusion to our story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films.  Part Twenty-Five. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 01/29/24
Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Struggle to Control the Disney Board - The Battle for Reedy Creek - Goodbye, Country Bear Jamboree - The Hatbox Ghost in Florida - The Disney Dining Plan Returns to Disney World Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 01/22/24
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Four. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 01/15/24
Our monthly news update about films, parks, and the Disney Company. In this episode: - The Struggle to Control the Disney Board - Discounts and Other Problems at Disney World - Magic Keys Sales at Disneyland and the Best Time to Visit - The Battle for Reedy Creek Moves into 2024 - The Art and Meaning of Luminous Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 01/08/24
Our big update to start out 2024: an exploration of the challenges that the Disney Company will face in the New Year. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 01/01/24
The story of Walt Disney and the 1966 Tournament of Roses Parade. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 12/29/23
Tips and tricks for the 2023 Gingerbread Trail at Disney World.   Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com 2023 Gingerbread Trail Timeline  4pm - Arrive at Yacht Club with ADR for Ale and Compass.  You may wish to arrive at 3:30pm, if you wish to see the “top-of-the-hour” 4pm appearance of the Orange Bird at the Boardwalk gingerbread display before dinner.   4:15 - Before dinner, visit either the gingerbread displays at Boardwalk OR at Yacht Club and Beach Club.  Ideally try to...
Published 12/25/23
On this episode, the story of Disney World's First Christmas in 1971. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 12/22/23
Our monthly episode where we look at current news stories related to the Disney Company and what they mean for the future of films, Disney+, and the parks. In this episode: The Passing of Dick Nunis, New Attraction in Adventureland, New Restaurant at Pixar Place, and an Interview with ex-Imagineer Eddie Sotto on his new passion project involving the music of Space Mountain.  Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 12/18/23
The story of how a culinary sense of competition eventually produced one of the most iconic gingerbread houses in the world. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 12/14/23
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Three. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 12/11/23
How did Disneyland start the traditions of the holiday parade and the Candlelight Processional? This is the story of Disneyland's second Christmas--and beyond. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 12/07/23
The story of Herb Ryman, designer of Disney parks and films. Part Twenty-Two. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 12/04/23
The story of Disneyland's first Christmas in 1955. Link to "Disneyland's First Christmas" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLt3XdZ_LTs Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 11/29/23
Jollywood Nights - Trouble at Hollywood Studios. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com  
Published 11/27/23
The Story of the Osborne Family Festival of Lights. Bandcamp subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com
Published 11/23/23