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"And now it's time to say goodbye to all our company." Courntey and Emily are hanging up their headphones after 120 episodes and over 100 books. In this episode, they reflect on their podcasting experience and turn their author interview questions on themselves to give advice to future podcasters and what they want to do next as they keep moving forward. Thank you to all of the guests, authors, publishers, friends, family, podcast universe, and, of course, the listeners for supporting the show the last eight years. Keep reading and spreading the disney magic.  Keep in touch with us at [email protected] Find our listening archive of Book of the Mouse Club Episodes on our new Youtube Channel @BookofTheMouseClubArchive Look Back at Our Reading Journey on Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde  and Goodreads

The Overtakers and Disney Villains are at it again! But the Keepers are parents now, and their kids are as invested in saving the Disney parks as they were in their youth. Is it time to pass the wand to a new generation? Courtney and Emily welcome back Ridley Pearson, author of the Kingdom Keepers, to discuss the final installment in the series, The Inheritance trilogy. In the episode, Ridley talks about the legacy of family, Walt Disney, imagineering his own version of a Villains Land, and how to move forward from a project you've spent a long time committed to. Ridley will also make an announcement about his upcoming projects and Courtney and Emily have an announcement of their own.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde  and Goodreads Ridley Pearson: Instagram and Twitter @RidleyPearson Website:https://ridleypearson.com/  You can find all of his books at your favorite book retailer!

Anything can happen in the woods, such as having Conor and Caroline from the Poor Unfortunate Podcast back on the show! In the episode, Courtney, Conor, Caroline, and Emily go into the woods to journey's end to compare Grimm's Fairytales to Stephan Sondheim's 1987 stage musical and Disney's 2014 film adaptation of Into the Woods. Careful the things you say...there are some hot takes in this episode especially over the differences in the show and film and the morals audiences are left with at the conclusion of both. So do not delay or be misled, if you love Into the Woods, you will enjoy this discussion.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde  and Goodreads Poor Unfortunate Podcast: Podcast available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and YouTube Instagram @poorunfortunatepodcast and Threads @poorunfortunatepodcast Next book: Kingdom Keepers: Inheritance (3 book series) by Ridley Pearson

Join your hosts for a kiss goodnight finale to the Disneyland 70th anniversary! Courtney and Emily complete their Celebratory Summer Series commemorating Disneyland's 70th anniversary with "The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland" by Don Hahn and Christopher Merritt Foreword by Bob Iger. This coffee table book features over 750 images, documents, and concept art during Walt Disney's shaping of Disneyland.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde  and Goodreads Next Book:  Fairy Tale Favorites: Stories that Steven Sondheim's Inspired Into the Woods and Disney's retelling. The following stories are in the public domain and can be accessed online or at your local public library for free: Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack the Giant Slayer, and Rapunzel

A picture is worth a thousand words, and these never before seen photographs of Disneyland on its opening day in 1955 tell a lot of stories. Courtney and Emily continue their Celebratory Summer Series by welcoming back author, Aaron H. Goldberg, to the podcast to talk about his book, "Presenting Disneyland: Forgotten Photographs From Opening Day." Featuring never before seen photographs from a studio employee, Presenting Disneyland transports you in technicolor to back July 17, 1955. Coupled with quotes and newspaper clippings, Aaron presents readers with an anthropological view of Disneyland that brings new life to studying the opening day of the Happiest Place on Earth.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde  and Goodreads Aaron Goldberg: X @aaronhgoldberg and Instagram @aaronhgoldberg Website: https://www.aaronhgoldberg.com/  Next Book:  The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland by: Don Hahn and Christopher Merritt Foreword by Bob Iger

Disneyland is celebrating its platinum anniversary! This episode introduces the Celebratory Summer Series with a Disneyland theme to commemorate 70 years of the Happiest Place on Earth. Courtney and Emily kick off this three book summer series by meeting some original cast members around Disneyland in David Koenig's book "The 55ers: The Pioneers Who Settled Disneyland". The book memorializes almost 700 original cast members in its pages who helped build and operate Disneyland for its inaugural year. The cast members are the magic of the Disney parks deserve every recognition while celebrating Disneyland's 70th anniversary.   Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde  and Goodreads Next Book: Presenting Disneyland: Forgotten Photographs From Opening Day by Aaron Goldberg Forward by Bob Gurr

Welcome Class of 2025 to Kermencement! In honor of Kermit the Frog's commencement speech at his, and your hosts' alma mater, the University of Maryland, Courtney and Emily read Kermit's book, "Before You Leap: A Frog's-Eye View of Life's Greatest Lessons." Kermit has 70 years of wisdom to share with graduates and readers and in honor of the Muppet Anniversary, Kermit published a third edition of his book and used it to help create his commencement speech. In this episode, Courtney and Emily reminisce about their own UMD graduation, talk about Kermit's speech in tandem with the book, and pay tribute to Muppet Vision 3D . Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde  and Goodreads Other Resources Links: Supporting PBS:https://www.pbs.org/viewers-like-me/ Muppets at the Smithsonian Institute: https://www.si.edu/spotlight/puppets-muppets-jim-henson  Next Book: The 55ers: The Pioneers Who Settled Disneyland by David Koenig

You may recognize her from social media: she loves churros, Orange Bird, and telling her followers all about Disney history in the late hours of the night. Danielle Kelly, aka the Dapper Danielle, joins Courtney and Emily to give them a tour around the Magic Kingdom in her new book "I Love Disney's Magic Kingdom 100+ Surprising Facts, Magical Quizzes, Fan-Favorite Trivia, and More about Disney's Magic Kingdom!" Danielle's guide book shares history, design details, and park tips in an accessible guide suited to new park guests and the annual pass holder alike (and fits in a Loungefly!).  In this interview, you will learn how Danielle bibbidi-bobbidi-booed her random Disney facts into a book and get a sneak peak of some extra magic and park pointers in her guide.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads Danielle Kelly: Buy your copy of "I Love Disney's Magic Kingdom" HERE Website: https://www.thedapperdanielle.com/  Instagram: @thedapperdanielle Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thedapperdanielle  Podcast: The Disney Countdown Show Podcast / Instagram @disneycountdownshow Next Book: Before You Leap: A Frog's-Eye View of Life's Greatest Lessons by Kermit the Frog

There's a girl in the castle! Courtney and Emily invite you to be our guest for a latest Fairytale Favorite episode. The tale as old as time, "Beauty and the Beast" by Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont, was the inspiration for the 1991 Walt Disney animated film. There are many differences between the 14 page fairytale and the 90 minute film, but there is beauty found within both.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Goodreads Next Book: Stay tuned to our social media!

Hi-ho the me-ri-o! Courtney and Emily have no strings to hold them down as they celebrate the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney Animation's second motion picture, Pinocchio, by comparing the film to Carlo Collodi's original novel, "The Adventures of Pinocchio: Story of a Puppet." Collodi's episodic adventure takes readers to the puppet show, the not so wondrous meadows, Playland, the bottom of sea…pretty much everywhere that is not school as Pinocchio learns to accept the consequences of his actions and tries to become a real boy.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Goodreads Next Book: Beauty and the Beast, by Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont

Courtney and Emily are all in this together for this nostalgic discussion of Disney Channel and Ashley Spencer's book, "Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire." The Disney Channel was falling behind in children's programming in the 1990s until they discovered the tween market and launch millennial defining television programs such as Lizzie McGuire, That's So Raven, Hannah Montana, High School Musical, the Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Camp Rock, and Wizards of Waverly Place. But while tweens were eagerly consuming media, music, and merchandise, a lot was happening behind the scenes. High school is a formative time in an adolescent's life and 2000-2012 were Disney Channel's high school years as the network and its stars tried to find their identity.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Goodreads Next Book: "The Adventures of Pinocchio: Story of a Puppet" by Carlo Collodi. Vanity Fair Article: "The Untold Story of Disney Channel's Rise and Fall" by Savannah Walsh

Courtney and Emily welcome back Michael Lyons to the Book of the Mouse Club to discuss his latest book, "Magic Moments: Stories, Lessons and Memories from a Twenty-Year Career at Disney." This book is a perfect selection for the end of the year because it is about reflecting on past experiences and the lessons learned along the way. Michael talks about his two decades of experience at the Walt Disney World Resort and your hosts reflect on their magical work experiences in the park as well. Michael, Courtney, and Emily consider the lessons they've learned working in park operations and how those lessons can be applied to work and life outside of the parks. The Disney Keys and the mission to "create happiness" can be a good mindset to kick off the upcoming new year.  Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at [email protected] Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads Michael Lyons: Twitter @mlyonsfl and Instagram @WordsFromLyons Websites:  https://www.wordsfromlyons.com/  and http://screensaverblog.blogspot.com/  Dis-Order Podcast and From Pencils to Pixels The Animation Celebration Podcast can be found wherever you get your podcasts! Signed copies of Michael's books are available on https://www.wordsfromlyons.com/.  Want to listen to Michael's previous appearance on the Book of the Mouse Club? Check out episode #86 about his book "Drawn to Greatness: Disney's Animation Renaissance". Next Book: "Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire" by Ashley Spencer, available on Amazon or wherever you like to buy books!

What is one step short of crazy? Passionate. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Disney's 2004 live action film, National Treasure, Courtney and Emily welcome Aubrey and Emily from the National Treasure Hunt Podcast to the show to talk about their book "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy." National Treasure is an action, adventure, fictional heist rooted entirely in real history. Its unique plot, historic connections, and cast of characters are what make the film so memorable two decades later. Come discuss all things National Treasure and get ready to crack a few ciphers on your own as you read this exciting indepth look of the film.   Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads Aubrey Paris and Emily Black of the The National Treasure Hunt Podcast: Website: https://nthuntpodcast.com/  Listen to the Podcast at Apple Podcasts or wherever you stream X : @NTHuntPodcast Instagram: nthunpodcast LinkedIn: National Treasure Hunt LLC You can buy the book from their publisher Tucker Press (or visit the National Archives and buy it in the gift shop!) Next Book:  "Magic Moments: Stories, Lessons and Memories from a Twenty-Year Career at Disney." by Michael Lyons Learn more about the Declaration of Indpendence's history and preservation from this article from the National Archives.

It's not spooky season without the Sanderson Sisters. Courtney and Emily relight the black flame candle to chat with Shannon Carlin about her debut book, "Witches Run Amok: Disney Hocus Pocus the Oral History." Shannon conducted over ninety interviews with the cast and crew to present stories from the making of the film to its legacy. This booooOOOoooK is one that should be added to any Hocus Pocus' fans shelf and is a great companion to the film.  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads Shannon Carlin: Instagram: @new_girl_friday Website: http://shannon-carlin.com/   Books are available from Disney Books, Amazon, Barnes and Noble Enjoy Hocus Pocus? Check out our previous episodes: #12: Author Interview - "Hocus Pocus in Focus: The Thinking Fan's Guide to Disney's Halloween Classic" by Aaron Wallace #81: "Hocus Pocus & the All New Sequel" by A.W. Jantha vs. Hocus Pocus 2 (the film) Next book: "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy" by Aubrey R. Paris and Emily Black

Inbetweeners are the animators who draw the pages in between the lead animators' key frames. The in between doesn't get a lot of attention, but it is essential to move the animation forward. The same concept applies to the "in between era" that connects Walt Disney's passing to the Disney Renaissance. A tumultuous time period which often only gets a few chapters in history and is usually known only for mediocre box-office hits, now has its own book. Courtney and Emily welcome storyboard artist, screenwriter, director, and author, Stephen Anderson, to talk about that period that took us from the Walt Disney era to the Disney Renaissance in his book, "Disney In-Between: The Lost Years 1966-1986." Anderson's book gives you an in depth history of lessons animators, writers, directors, and studio executives learned while navigating how to run the Disney studio and Disney brand without Walt.  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads Stephen Anderson: Instagram: @stevehatguy Website: https://www.stevehatguy.com/ Books are available from https://theoldmillpress.com, Amazon, Barnes and Noble Next book: Witches Run Amok: The Oral History of Disney's Hocus Pocus