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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.
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Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World The DIS

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    • 4.7 • 738 Ratings

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.
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    Walt Disney's Fantasia Pt. 2

    Walt Disney's Fantasia Pt. 2

    In this episode, Michael and Craig continue their conversation on the classic film Fantasia picking up with The Sorcerer's Apprentice and The Rite of Spring!
    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: FantasiaFantasia | Disney Wiki | FandomWalt 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 AtkinsBringing Evolution to the Masses: Disney’s Fantasia as History of Biology by Charles Pence

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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Walt Disney's Fantasia Pt. 1

    Walt Disney's Fantasia Pt. 1

    In this episode, Michael and Craig look at the history of Walt Disney's Fantasia and start to analyze the film in order starting with Tocatta and Fugue in D Minor and The Nutcracker Suite.
    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
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    • 1 hr 25 min
    Windows on Main Street – Morgan “Bill” Evans: Walt’s Landscaper

    Windows on Main Street – Morgan “Bill” Evans: Walt’s Landscaper

    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)

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    • 1 hr 23 min
    Windows on Main Street: Marvin Davis - Walt's Master Planner

    Windows on Main Street: Marvin Davis - Walt's Master Planner

    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

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    • 1 hr 25 min
    Walt's Model Shop

    Walt's Model Shop

    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

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    • 1 hr 21 min
    Milt Kahl Pt. 2

    Milt Kahl Pt. 2

    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
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    • 1 hr 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
738 Ratings

738 Ratings

MikeMason310 ,

Simply the Best

Best Disney history resource in my opinion. Michael’s work is excellent

psychesmear ,

Lovely!

I’ve learned so much listening to this podcast. A must for any Disney lover!

kiwi's gramps ,

Great stuff

I’m a 68 year old with a love for all things Disney. I really enjoy your podcast. Thanks so much.

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