The 2 Best Disney History Institute Podcast Episodes
1) DHI 077 - A Brief History of Disneyland Fireworks
This episode tells the story of how fireworks first came to the Disneyland resort in 1957, including interview audio with Mickey Aronson, one of two men who launched the show in its early years. The ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) DHI 024 - Ruth Shellhorn, The First Female Designer of Disneyland
In 1955, there was only one female designer who walked the site each week with Walt while Disneyland was being built. Her name, Ruth Shellhorn, a landscape architect who designed large sections of th...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) DHI 321 - The Disney Update - Oct 2025 - Part Two
Our monthly news magazine focused on the Disney Company. In this episode: - Updates to Frozen Ever After at EPCOT - Opening Timeline for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster with The Muppets - Updates on Rivers of...Show More
4) DHI 320 - The Disney Update - Oct 2025 - Part One
Our monthly news magazine focused on the Disney Company. In this episode: - Unusual trademark battles over Mickey Mouse - How the Jimmy Kimmel Live issue changed the near future of the Disney Company...Show More
5) The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Nineteen
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Nineteen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov....Show More
6) The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Eighteen
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Eighteen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov....Show More
7) The Life and Art of Mary Blair - Part Seventeen
The story of Mary Blair, the person who is often described as Walt Disney's favorite artist. Part Seventeen. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov...Show More
8) AGD 14 - Bottles and Glasses Everywhere
Looking to add something new to your next trip to Disney World? We explore a trio of unique experiences now available at the Florida resort. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new bo...Show More
9) DHI 319 - The News from Destination D
The news from Destination D. And what it means for the future of the Disney Company. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com The new book - Making Mary Poppins (out Nov. 11): Amazon: amzn...Show More
10) DHI 318 - Memories of Walt - Vol. Two
In the late 1960s, those who worked with Walt wrote down memories of their time with him--memories that were mostly forgotten until now. Volume Two. Bandcamp Subscriptions: dhipodcast.bandcamp.com Ma...Show More