The WDW Connection Show

Mike
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  • LEISURE

The WDW Connection Show welcomes you to enjoy informative conversations about the history and planning of Walt Disney World and its attractions. Join Mike, the host of The WDW Connection Show, as he has in-depth discussions with former Imagineers, Cast Members, and other significant people associated with Walt Disney World and the Disney brand.

Episodes

  1. APR 2

    Imagineer Alan Arena Interview

    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.

    39 min

  2. FEB 24

    Sheralyn Silverstein Interview

    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.

    28 min

  3. FEB 11

    Imagineer Kirk Hanson Interview

    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.

    30 min

  4. JAN 14

    Imagineer Jim Sarno Interview

    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.

    37 min

  5. JAN 7

    Imagineer Alastair Dallas Interview

    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.

    36 min

  6. 12/14/2025

    Imagineer Scott Girard Interview

    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.

    1h 3m

  7. 11/26/2025

    Imagineer Mark Eades Interview

    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.

    1h 41m
  • 7 Episodes

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The WDW Connection Show welcomes you to enjoy informative conversations about the history and planning of Walt Disney World and its attractions. Join Mike, the host of The WDW Connection Show, as he has in-depth discussions with former Imagineers, Cast Members, and other significant people associated with Walt Disney World and the Disney brand.

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