The WDW Connection Show

Mike
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Welcome to The WDW Connection Show, your gateway to the captivating world of Disney! Join Mike, the host of The WDW Connection Show, as he explores the rich history and meticulous planning behind Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney parks around the globe. In each episode, Mike engages in insightful conversations with former Walt Disney Imagineers and other influential figures connected to the magic of Disney. Tune in for a journey filled with exclusive information, fascinating stories, and unforgettable experiences that define the Disney Parks.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Epcot Sinkhole Stories Revealed | Imagineer Alastair Dallas

    Former Walt Disney Imagineer Alastair Dallas shares insights from his amazing career at the WED Architectural Department, where he contributed to the design of Disneyland’s Space Mountain, the Epcot Center entrance plaza, and the Odyssey Restaurant.

  2. 4d ago

    Epcot Maelstrom Construction | Disney Imagineer Alan Arena

    Former Walt Disney Imagineer Alan Arena shares insights from his impressive engineering career. He was the lead engineer for the installation and commissioning of Epcot's Norway Pavilion and its attraction, Maelstrom. Serving as the Vice President of Engineering for Maelstrom at Ride & Show Engineering, Inc., Alan later joined Walt Disney Imagineering in 2010 as a project engineer for various attractions.

  3. Aug 16

    The Person Behind Disney's Most Famous Quote Tells Her Story

    Welcome aboard Horizons at Epcot Center! The quote, "If you can dream it, you can do it," was created by Sheralyn Silverstein for General Electric (GE) recruitment ads. GE was the sponsor of Epcot's Horizons attraction from 1983 to 1993.

  4. Aug 15

    Imagineer Interview: Scott Girard | Disney Park Landscaping

    Let's talk about Disney's Polynesian Village Resort tropical atrium! Former Walt Disney Imagineer Scott Girard shares insights from his incredible career as a landscape architect, playing a crucial role in making Walt Disney World a beautiful destination. Scott had the opportunity to meet Walt Disney and worked closely with Roy Disney during the construction of Walt Disney World.

  5. Aug 13

    Imagineer Kirk Hanson Interview: Disney Feature Animation

    Former Walt Disney Imagineer Kirk Hanson began working at Hanna-Barbera and then Walt Disney Feature Animation. Kirk served as a Storyboard Artist, Layout Artist, and Character Designer, shaping many classics like Aladdin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Hercules.

  6. Aug 11

    Imagineering Interview: Mark Eades | Star Wars | Disney

    Former Walt Disney Imagineer Mark Eades played a major role in producing some of the most memorable shows we remember from the early days at Epcot Center, Disney-MGM Studios, and Disneyland.

  7. Aug 10

    Imagineer Bill Cotter Interview: Disney and World's Fairs

    Former Walt Disney Imagineer Bill Cotter contributed to the designs of several major computer-controlled attractions at Disney parks. He is also a person of great knowledge about World’s Fairs, especially the 1964 New York World’s Fair, which has great relevance to Walt Disney World in Florida.

  8. Aug 10

    Imagineering Interview: Jim Sarno | Epcot Stories

    Former Walt Disney Imagineer Jim Sarno shares insights from his remarkable career at WED's Model Shop. Jim sculpted many great masterpieces that became part of Journey Into Imagination, The Land, and CommuniCore at Epcot Center.

  9. Aug 7

    Steve Cone Interview: Disney's Magic Kingdom Construction

    Steve Cone worked as a Construction Field Clerk and Mechanical Draftsman during the development of Walt Disney World. Today, Steve joins us to share some fun and interesting stories from his experiences on the construction site of Magic Kingdom and within the Imagineering world.

  10. Jul 25

    Imagineer Ed Feuer Interview: Disney Monorails and Epcot

    Imagineer Ed Feuer worked as a mechanical engineer and later as a project engineer on various Disney Parks attractions. He is best known for his role in designing the Mark 3 Monorails for Disneyland and the Mark 4 Monorails for Walt Disney World. As a project engineer, he contributed to The American Adventure and World of Motion attractions at Epcot Center, and also helped develop the Mark 5 Monorails for Disneyland.

  11. Jun 19

    Imagineer Steve Alcorn Interview: Epcot Engineering

    This episode features esteemed author and entrepreneur Steve Alcorn, who is also a systems engineer and a former Walt Disney Imagineer. In this discussion, Steve talks about his contributions to the electronic systems utilized in several well-known Epcot Center attractions.

  12. May 2

    Imagineer Val Usle Interview: How To Be A Disney Imagineer

    Former Walt Disney Imagineer Val Usle, who worked at Imagineering from 1978 to 2016, shares his experiences in the theme park industry and discusses his new book: Theme Park Project Wisdom. You will hear his advice on how to enter the industry, succeed in your career, manage the risks and responsibilities, and become a leader in the field.

  • 12 Episodes

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About

Welcome to The WDW Connection Show, your gateway to the captivating world of Disney! Join Mike, the host of The WDW Connection Show, as he explores the rich history and meticulous planning behind Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney parks around the globe. In each episode, Mike engages in insightful conversations with former Walt Disney Imagineers and other influential figures connected to the magic of Disney. Tune in for a journey filled with exclusive information, fascinating stories, and unforgettable experiences that define the Disney Parks.

Information

  • Creator
    Mike
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Mike
  • Show Website
    The WDW Connection Show

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