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In 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 SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff Kurtti Disneyland World of Flowers by Morgan Evans Secrets of Disney’s Glorious Gardens by Kevin Markey Walt’s People, Volume 5, Edited by Didier Ghez (Interview of Bill Evans by Jim Korkis) Websites/Articles: Morgan Bill Evans for The Cultural Landscape Foundation Bill Evans, D23.com Bill Evans – Walt’s Green Thumb for Walt’s Folly Bills Evans – The Jungle Cruise Wiki Morgan “Bill” Evans Obituary – Variety.com Disney Park Landscape – Society of Architectural Historians Horticultural Heritage by Wade Sampson for MousePlanet The Trees of Disneyland by Jim Denney author of Walt’s Disneyland Disney Family Album: Disneyland Designers (John Hench/Herb Ryman/Bill Evans/Tony Baxter) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff Kurtti The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 28: Disneyland – The First 12 Months Websites/Articles: D23.com – Marvin Davis Marvin Davis - Walt’s Folly.com Marvin Davis – The Disney Wiki Marvin Davis – IMBD Marvin A. Davis Obituary – Variety Tribute to Imagineer Marvin Davis by Wade Sampson for Mouseplanet Jim’s Attic: Imagineer Marvin Davis, Master Planner of Walt Disney World by Jim Korkis for All Ears.Net Disney Legends: Marvin Davis – Disney Nerds Podcast Marvin Aubrey Davis – Emmys.com The Men Who Dreamed Up Disneyland – Inventing Disneyland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books/Magazines: Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park by Jeff Kurtti The “E” Ticket Magazine Number 44: Walt’s Model Shop Websites/Articles: We Wouldn’t Have Disneyland Without These 5 Imagineers by Molly McCormack for AllEars The Early Days of Audio-Animatronics by Keith Gluck for The Walt Disney Family Museum A Feathered Family: Creating the Birds of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room by Sophie Jo for the Walt Disney Family Museum Walt Disney Legend Fred Joerger: D23.com Fred Joerger Obituary – Los Angeles Times Archives Fred Joerger Obituary – Washington Post (May be behind a paywall) Former Lakeview Terrace Home of Early Imagineer Fred Joerger asks $2.7 million, Los Angeles Daily News Disney’s Master of Illusion Fred Joerger, University of Houston, Cullen College of Engineering Harriet Burns Official Website The Finishing Touch of Harriet Burns, Walt’s Folly: The History, Ideas, and People Who Built Disneyland Disney Legend Wathel Rogers, D23.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Sources: Books: Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation by John CanemakerThe Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney’s Great Animators by Andreas DejaWalt Disney’s Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation by Don Hahn and Charles SolomonWebsites/Articles: Milt Kahl: D23Milt Kahl: Master Puppeteer by Tracie Timmer for the Walt Disney Family MuseumMilt Kahl by Jordan BeeksCareer Highlights: Milt Kahl by Eli Sanza for Entertainment Junkie BlogThe Famous Kahl of Disney by Matt Kahl (no relation)The Milt Kahl Head Swaggle by Michael Ruocco for Cartoon Brew Videos: Disney Family Album: Milt Kahl (Sam’s Disney Diary)Richard Willams Remembers Milt Kahl and the “The Jungle Book”Getting to Know Milt KahlMilt in DallasRichard Williams discusses Milt Kahl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig discuss one of Walt Disney's brashest Nine Old Men - Milt Kahl. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant 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 Inspiration from Disney’s Great Animators by Andreas Deja Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation by Don Hahn and Charles Solomon Websites/Articles: Milt Kahl: D23 Milt Kahl: Master Puppeteer by Tracie Timmer for the Walt Disney Family Museum Milt Kahl by Jordan Beeks Career Highlights: Milt Kahl by Eli Sanza for Entertainment Junkie Blog Video: Disney Family Album: Milt Kahl (Sam’s Disney Diary) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael and Craig finish their dive into the history of Links: Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant 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. PedersenWebsites/Articles: The Disney Wiki: The Living SeasPark Lore: The Living Seas: The Nautical Tale of EPCOT’s Undersea Pavilion from Concept to Clown FishThe Living Seas at intercot.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 SegmentsImportant 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. PedersenWalt Disney’s EPCOT Center: Creating the New World of Tomorrow, text by Richard R. BeardEpcot: The First Thirty Years: An Unofficial Retrospective by Jeff Lange and Kevin YeeWebsites/Articles: The Disney Wiki: The Living SeasPark Lore: The Living Seas: The Nautical Tale of EPCOT’s Undersea Pavilion from Concept to Clown FishThe Living Seas at intercot.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterBuy Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Visual CompanionFind Dave's Books at The Old Mill PressFollow along with Dave Bossert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.