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

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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 Tom Bell, 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.

  1. Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney - Part 1

    4天前

    Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney - Part 1

    In this episode, Michael and Tom, along with special guest Anita, discuss the first day of this year's Destination D23 event held recently at Walt Disney World. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 小时 37 分钟
  2. Disneyland's Platinum Jubilee Celebration

    8月8日

    Disneyland's Platinum Jubilee Celebration

    In this episode, Michael and Tom talk about a private event leading up to Disneyland's 70th that Michael attended. The event included several presentations focusing on the history of Walt Disney and the Disneyland Resort, including Michael's discussion of the never made "Rainbow Road to Oz". Links: Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 小时 40 分钟
  3. D23: Disneyland Fond Memories of the Past

    8月1日

    D23: Disneyland Fond Memories of the Past

    In this episode, Michael and Tom discuss a presentation that Michael attended at Walt Disney Imagineering and the Grand Central Air Terminal, D23 Spotlight Series: Disneyland Fond Memories of the Past, hosted by Stacia Martin and Becky Cline, the Director of the Walt Disney Archives. Michael also shares a brief history of the Grand Central Air Terminal. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 小时 29 分钟
  4. Dateline Disneyland: July 17, 2025

    7月25日

    Dateline Disneyland: July 17, 2025

    In this episode, Michael, Tom, and their special guest Mary Jo discuss their experiences surrounding July 17th, 2025, Disneyland Park's 70th birthday, including new magic and special events. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel Hilbert Museum of California Art Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 小时 54 分钟
  5. History of EPCOT's Journey Into Imagination Pavilion - Part 1

    7月11日

    History of EPCOT's Journey Into Imagination Pavilion - Part 1

    In this episode, Michael and Tom begin the history of Journey Into Imagination pavilion at EPCOT, including how everyone's favorite purple dragon came to be. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel Sources: Websites/Articles: The EPCOT Legacy: Gather, Store, Re-Combine – A History of ImaginationThe History of the Rainbow Tunnel at Disney's Imagination Pavilion @ The Mouselets“One Little Spark”: How Epcot’s Journey into Imagination Inspired a Generation @ Park Lore Books: The EPCOT Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World’s Greatest Theme Park by R.A. PedersenTony Baxter: First of the Second Generation of Walt Disney Imagineers by Tim O’BrienSecret Stories of Walt Disney World by Jim KorkisExtra Secret Stories of Walt Disney World by Jim Korkis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 小时 17 分钟
  6. Walt Disney Family Museum Events: Pixar & Muppets

    6月27日

    Walt Disney Family Museum Events: Pixar & Muppets

    In this episode, Michael shares with Tom his thoughts about two events he attended at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. The first talk, Directing at Pixar, featured four directors discussing what it's like to direct a Pixar movie or television show. The second, Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Jim Henson Company, featured host Yvette Nicole Brown navigating the history of the Muppets along with Gonzo performer Dave Goelz, Jim Henson's daughter Lisa, and more. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 小时 27 分钟
  7. Disneyland Team Reunion 70th Anniversary Edition - Part 2

    6月20日

    Disneyland Team Reunion 70th Anniversary Edition - Part 2

    In this episode, Michael and Tom continue their chat with their friends from the legacy Disneyland podcast team discussing Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebration, including a review of the A Story of Celebration: 70th Anniversary Guided Tour. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel Hilbert Museum - Banking on a Dream: Bank of America, the Disney Movies and the Birth of Disneyland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 小时 44 分钟
  8. Disneyland Team Reunion 70th Anniversary Edition - Part 1

    6月13日

    Disneyland Team Reunion 70th Anniversary Edition - Part 1

    In this episode, Michael and Tom are joined by their friends from the legacy Disneyland podcast team who share their thoughts about Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebration. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited Travel OzCon International - Discount code: CWOZCON2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 小时 25 分钟
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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 Tom Bell, 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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