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Book of the Mouse Club
Book of the Mouse Club is an Unofficial Disney podcast that explores books about Disney, its history, films, theme parks and more. Join us for discussions about books, interviews with authors and broader topics that relate to the literary realm of Disney.
Disclaimer: Book of the Mouse Club has no affiliation with The Walt Disney Company. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and participants are theirs and theirs alone and do not represent the organizations or companies they happen to work for.
It's not spooky season without the Sanderson Sisters. Courtney and Emily relight the black flame candle to chat with Shannon Carlin about her debut book, “Witches Run Amok: Disney Hocus Pocus the Oral History.” Shannon conducted over ninety interviews with the cast and crew to present stories from the making of the film to its legacy. This booooOOOoooK is one that should be added to any Hocus Pocus’ fans shelf and is a great companion to the film.
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Shannon Carlin: Instagram: @new_girl_friday
Website: http://shannon-carlin.com/
Books are available from Disney Books, Amazon, Barnes and Noble
Enjoy Hocus Pocus? Check out our previous episodes:
#12: Author Interview - “Hocus Pocus in Focus: The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Disney’s Halloween Classic” by Aaron Wallace
#81: “Hocus Pocus & the All New Sequel” by A.W. Jantha vs. Hocus Pocus 2 (the film)
Next book: “National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy” by Aubrey R. Paris and Emily Black
Inbetweeners are the animators who draw the pages in between the lead animators’ key frames. The in between doesn’t get a lot of attention, but it is essential to move the animation forward. The same concept applies to the “in between era” that connects Walt Disney’s passing to the Disney Renaissance. A tumultuous time period which often only gets a few chapters in history and is usually known only for mediocre box-office hits, now has its own book. Courtney and Emily welcome storyboard artist, screenwriter, director, and author, Stephen Anderson, to talk about that period that took us from the Walt Disney era to the Disney Renaissance in his book, “Disney In-Between: The Lost Years 1966-1986.” Anderson’s book gives you an in depth history of lessons animators, writers, directors, and studio executives learned while navigating how to run the Disney studio and Disney brand without Walt.
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Stephen Anderson:
Instagram: @stevehatguy Website: https://www.stevehatguy.com/ Books are available from https://theoldmillpress.com, Amazon, Barnes and Noble
Next book: Witches Run Amok: The Oral History of Disney's Hocus Pocus
And now you are about to see the eighth wonder of the world…the final installment of the Adventureland Attraction Summer Series! Courtney and Emily welcome former Jungle Cruise Skipper, Allie Ring, to discuss “Skipper Stories: True Tales from Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise” by David John Marley. This collection of stories allows readers to learn about the iconic attraction outside of its design and park history. Join your hosts on their own expedition as their Skipper Allie relates her experience to those chronicled in the book.
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Allie Ring: Instagram @ayyraang and Goodreads
DCOMmentaries: Instagram @dcommentaries
Listen to DCOMmentaries anywhere you get your podcasts or HERE on The Trident Network
Next book for episode #106: Disney In-Between: The Lost Years 1966-1986 by Stephen Anderson
The birds sing words and the flowers croon in this episode all about The Enchanted Tiki Room. In this second installment of the Adventureland Attraction Summer Series, Courtney and Emily interview author Ken Bruce about the enchanting context and early history of the attraction in his book, “Before the Birds Sang Words”. Go beyond the origin myth of the mechanical bird Walt picked up in New Orleans and take a deep dive into the several milestone moments and people who helped make this attraction come to life in the Tropical Hideaway.
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Ken Bruce:
Website: Tikiroom63.com
Amazon Link for Book: Before the Birds Sang Words
Next book in the Adventureland Attraction Summer Series:
Skipper Stories: True Tales From Disneyland's Jungle Cruise by David John Marley
S.O.S! Courtney and Emily are stranded on the island of New Switzerland. Luckily, there is a terrific treehouse complete with a library where they can read and be safe from the jungle’s wild animals. Join your hosts for their first selection of the Adventureland Attraction Summer Series, “The Swiss Family Robinson” by Johann David Wyss, and compare it to the 1960 live action film and iconic treehouse theme park attraction.
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Next books in the Adventureland Attraction Summer Series:
- July - Before the Birds Sang Words by Ken Bryce
- August - Skipper Stories: True Tales From Disneyland's Jungle Cruise by David John Marley
Many are familiar with Disney’s theme parks, cruise ships, resorts, and broader media empire, but did you know Disney tried to build a ski resort in Mineral King, California in the 1960s? Courtney and Emily are joined by authors Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer to discuss how this resort never broke ground despite over a decade of planning. Their book, “Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort that Never Was”, does a deep dive into this niche piece of Disney history that is often overshadowed by the simultaneous planning and opening of the Walt Disney World Resort. However, despite Mineral King’s unbuilt legacy, its roots can still be found in the theme parks and resorts around the world.
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Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer
Website: https://disneylandonthemountain.com/
Books are available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other major retailers.
Next book: The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
Only one book is appropriate for episode #101 and that is Dodie Smith’s 1956 novel, The Hundred and One Dalmatians. Join Courtney and Emily as they compare the original source material to Disney’s 1961 animated feature and 1996 live action film.
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Youtube References:
101 Dalmatians (Pongo & Perdita) | Disney Sing Along Songs (1996)
PC Game: 101 Dalmatians Disney’s Animated Storybook (1996)
Next book: Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort that Never Was by Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer
We got ears, it's time for cheers! Like the Walt Disney Company, Courtney and Emily are celebrating their own hundredth milestone - 100 episodes! During the Book of the Mouse Club 100 celebration, your hosts will recap their reading “wrapped” with data from the 104 books they’ve read since episode 1 and share reflections and behind the scenes anecdotes about the books along the way. Also hear from authors and guest readers who share in the celebration. Thank you listeners for reading along with Courtney and Emily for 100 episodes. The Book of the Mouse Club could not have made it this far without you.
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Next book: 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith
Link to Hyperion Historical Alliance Annual Periodical
The Most Magical Place on Earth is sometimes more than meets the eye…so let’s meet our magical private eye! When mischievous magical mysteries arise, that is when Miles Mitchell, private eye, takes the case. Courtney and Emily are joined by Aaron Forringer to discuss his collection of short stories, “The Miles Mitchell Mysteries: A Private Eye At A Magical Place”. As a private investigator and now a Walt Disney World Cast Member, Aaron’s unique experiences help him combine his passions to write modern noir mysteries set in Mickey’s backyard.
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Aaron Forringer: Instagram @aaforringer Website: https://aaforringer.com/ You can purchase the Miles Mitchell Stories at: Dorrance PublishingAmazon.com Audiobooks
The Walt Disney Company has been wishing on stars since 1923 and Disney’s Wish is a tribute to the 100 years of animation from the studio. Courtney and Emily kick off season 7 with “The Art of Wish” celebrating Disney Animation Studios’ 62nd film. Its unique “moving painting” animation pays tribute to the golden age of Disney animation and there are dozens of easter eggs to make you nostalgic for your favorite films.
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The Villains are trying to ruin Christmas! Classic Disney villains are up to their usual dastardly deeds, but the spirit of Christmas cannot be defeated. Courtney and Emily discuss Serna Valentino’s picture book “Disney Villains: How the Villains ruined Christmas” in their concluding episode of season 6. Picture books and reading are synonymous with the holiday season and make great gifts for the kids and kids at heart in your lives. The book features beautiful rhyming storytelling from Valentino and vibrant, joyful illustrations from Joey Chou. So gather around for story time and have a merry Christmas, a happy Hanukkah, a joyous Kwanzaa, and a happy new year!
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Serena Valentino Instagram @serena_valentino_author and Disney Books Author Page https://books.disney.com/book-author/serena-valentino/
Joey Chou Instagram @choochoojoey and website https://www.joeyart.com/
Those zany Szalinskis are at it again! Back on episode #54, your hosts talked with Jeff DiPaoli about the junior novelization of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and now they are back to discuss the sequel, Honey, I Blew Up the Kid. Junior novelizations are a great way to engage young readers with their favorite films. Released in 1992, the novelization was released by Scholastic 7 months before the film to get readers excited for the sequel. Three years after the success of the shrink ray, Dr. Wayne Szalinski is hired to develop a growth machine. In the process of testing the ray, baby Adam is enlarged to 112 feet tall. So get ready for this larger than life episode and don’t let the baby out of the play pen!
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Disney Coast to Coast: Instagram and Twitter @DizneyCTC
Dizney Coast to Coast Podcast iTunes and Spotify
Website: https://www.dizneycoasttocoast.com/
During the Disney100 centennial celebration of the Walt Disney Company, Disney’s animated films and theme parks have been getting a lot of attention. But what about its live action legacy? Many may associate Disney live action with recent remakes or Marvel and Star Wars, but with over 300 films, Disney has 70+ years producing live action films. To celebrate this medium, hosts Courtney and Emily welcome back author Spencer Wright to talk about his new book, “The Enchanted Disney: Stories of Walt, Hollywood, and Live-Action Film.” Wright wanted to celebrate actors of the Hollywood era in which Walt created the Walt Disney Studios. Actors such as Suzanne Pleshette, Debbie Reynolds, Maurice Chevalier, and Peter Lorre may be best known for films from other cinema studios, but they also shared their talents with Disney and helped shape the contemporary live action Disney studio we know today.
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Spencer: Instagram @spencerwtight1989 and @waltoasis (podcast page)
Amazon Link to Voices Behind the Magic
Amazon Link to The Enchanted Disney: Stories of Walt, Hollywood, and Live-Action Film
You can also buy directly from the publisher at bearmannermedia.com
What’s better than one podcast episode? Two podcast episodes! It's a Disney Leadership Duo crossover between Book of the Mouse Club and Notably Disney.
Courtney and Emily welcome Brett Nachman of the Notably Disney podcast back to the show to talk about Disney Legend Jim Cora’s memoir, “Not Just a Walk in the Park: My Worldwide Disney Resorts Career.” Cora started his career as a park operations trainer and went on to lead Disneyland International which was responsible for bringing the magic of Disney parks to Tokyo and Paris. From his grandmother yogurt starter to his encounter with Walt Disney to opening Disneyland Paris, Jim Cora’s story teaches us to grow roots wherever life plants you.
In tandem with this discussion, your hosts join Brett on a new episode of Notably Disney to talk about Dick Nunis’ memoir “Walt's Apprentice: Keeping the Disney Dream Alive.” Both Nunis and Cora worked in park operations and helped transition and grow the Walt Disney Company and theme parks after Walt’s passing and have many lessons in leadership to share from their combined 87 years of experience in the company.
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Brett Nachman: Check out Notably Disney wherever you listen to podcasts and follow on Twitter @bnachmanreports and Instagram @drnachman
Consider yourself at home with this final installment of the British Invasion Summer Series. Hosts Courtney and Emily welcome back Dr. Doug Kern and Dr. Paul Cote as guest readers to compare Charles Dickens’ 1838 novel, Oliver Twist, to Disney’s 1988 animated film Oliver and Company. Drastically different, you will not recognize Billy Joel’s beloved portrayal of Dodger from the Artful Dodger in Dickens’ original story, but both the film and the novel have their own merits that make each a classic. You do not have to worry, the conclusion of this summer series has plenty of street savoir faire which might encourage you to revisit this pre Disney Renaissance film.
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Paul: Twitter @paul_the_cote and @paul-the-cote@bsky.social and Instagram @bigpjamas
Video: Oliver & Company - Segment from 1988 Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
Curiouser and Curiouser! Caroline from the Poor Unfortunate Podcast joins Courtney and Emily’s unbirthday party in this next installment of the Book of the Mouse Club’s British Invasion Summer Series. Follow your hosts down the rabbit hole to compare Disney’s 1951 film Alice in Wonderland to Lewis Carrol’s original work. And if you lose your head over our hot takes about Alice, it's okay - we are all a little mad here.
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Poor Unfortunate Podcast:
Podcast available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Instagram @poorunfortunatepodcast / Twitter @unfortunatepod / Threads @unfortunatepod
Facebook Page Poor Unfortunate Podcast and Facebook Group Poor Unfortunate Fam
Tally Ho! Courtney and Emily are merrily merrily on their way to discuss their second selection for the British Invasion Summer Series, The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. Your hosts welcome back Conor Perkins, one half of the The Poor Unfortunate Podcast, to compare this children’s classic novel to Walt Disney’s 1949 adaptation of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad and the classic Disney theme park attraction, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride.
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Poor Unfortunate Podcast:
Podcast available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Instagram @poorunfortunatepodcast and Twitter @unfortunatepod
Facebook Page Poor Unfortunate Podcast and Facebook Group Poor Unfortunate Fam
Save Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride website: https://www.math.miami.edu/~jam/toad/
History of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride Attraction: Yesterland, AllEars.net
Original letters from Kenneth Grahme to his son Alistar: Bodleian Libraries Exhibit
The Wind in the Willows (1995) Animated Film
It's time for another summer reading series! The start of the British Invasion Summer Series has Courtney and Emily traveling across the pond to the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning! Your hosts welcome back guest reader, Leeann, to discuss J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan”. The Boy Who Never Grew Up was the source material for the 1953 Disney animated film by the same name and the inspiration for the 2023 live action remake, “Peter Pan and Wendy”. So with a little faith, trust, and pixie dust, come fly with Courtney, Emily, and Leeann to compare the two Disney films to the original story and discuss what makes Peter Pan a literary classic.
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“You Must Be This Tall” to ride, but there’s no height requirement to listen! Consider this your “Keys to the Kingdom” backstage tour of this fun theme park novel, inspired by the experiences of a former Disney Cast Member. Courtney and Emily interview Natalie Keller Reinert about her book “You Must Be This Tall,” a fictional story set in America the Beautiful theme park featuring a cast of Patriot employees. Natalie’s multiple perspective story takes readers through the Patriot and park guest reactions to the company’s leaked plans to refurbish a beloved opening day attraction. A social media blogger causes further trouble for the frontline working Patriots who are just trying to get through the day with a smile on their face and their initial love of the park intact. The book opens the door to readers to become a Patriot employee for the day and experience what it is like to work in immersive entertainment. Any former front-line worker reading will definitely identify with Tabby, Sonia, and Antonia’s day to day park experiences in retail, attractions, and moving up into leadership positions. Thank you to our favorite magic makers who make the parks a welcoming escape from reality. Like the Reinert’s dedication says “You’re the heroes of this fairytale.”
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Purchase “You Must Be This Tall” by 4/30/23 and receive 30% off with code BOOKOFTHEMOUSE https://nataliekreinert.shop/products/you-must-be-this-tall-theme-park-adventures-book-one
N.K. Reinert: Instagram and Twitter @AtBLiftstlyer
Website: www.nataliekreinert.com
Additional stories available via Imaginarymemories.substack.com
Drama, romance, runaway teenagers, and…Walt Disney World? Believe it or not, Walt Disney World was featured as a setting in a Harlequin Romance novel in 1986. Courtney and Emily finally got their hands on this out of print novel by Clare Richmond and are spilling the tea on the book that fascinates Disney Twitter. Detective Daniel McGuinn and Barbara Emerson are searching for Barbara’s step-daughter who runs away from Baltimore to Walt Disney World. In true Harlequin fashion, Daniel and Barbara fall fast for one another and are looking for love as much as they are looking for Jacqui in Epcot’s World Showcase. And before you play this episode in the car, check who is in the back seat. This episode is rated T for teen.
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Read Runaway Heart by Clare Richmond on Internet Archive Library HERE
Look for other titles by Louise Titchner and Carolyn Males:
- Louise Titchener: Amazon and GoodReads
- Carolyn Males: Website, Amazon, and GoodReads
- *Don’t forget to search their pseudonyms for more titles!
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Courney and Emily are joined in this episode by guest reader, Eric, the host of Synergy Loves Company Podcast. What if you had the chance to live forever? Would you take it? That is the dilemma facing young Winnie Foster when she meets the Tuck family while wandering lost in the woods. Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt is considered part of children’s classic literature selling millions of copies worldwide teaching children about the natural cycle of life and death. Courtney, Emily, and Eric discuss the story’s themes and compare the original source material to Disney’s 2002 live action film adaptation.
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Find the Synergy Loves Company podcast at www.synergylovescompany.com and wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Courtney and Emily are joined by journalist, podcaster, and now author, Michael Lyons, to discuss his book “Drawn to Greatness: Disney’s Animation Renaissance”. The Disney Renaissance contains several film favorites including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and the Lion King. In this discussion Michael explains why these fan favorites stand out from their animated predecessors that made their decade of films so unique. Join us as we learn more about the 30+ years of interviews Michael conducted with renaissance animation icons to seamlessly shape this fascinating and informative book.
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Michael Lyons: Twitter @mlyonsfl and Instagram @WordsFromLyons
Websites: https://www.wordsfromlyons.com/ and http://screensaverblog.blogspot.com/
Dis-Order Podcast and From Pencils to Pixels The Animation Celebration Podcast can be found wherever you get your podcasts!
Signed copies of “Drawn to Greatness: Disney’s Animation Renaissance” are available on https://www.wordsfromlyons.com/ or you can also purchase the book on Amazon.
Michael’s Recommended Reads
- Of Mice and Magic by Lenoard Maltin
- Walt Disney an American Original by Bob Thomas
- Walt Disney's Nine Old Men and the Art of Animation by John Canemaker
- Paper Dreams: The Art And Artists Of Disney Storyboards by John Canemaker
- Before the Animation Begins: The Art and Lives of Disney Inspirational Sketch Artists by John Canemaker
It’s the last show of 2022! Courtney and Emily discuss Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest release, Strange World, with the book The Art of Disney Strange World by Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones and Kalikolehua Hurley. The concept art and design commentary provides a deeper look into the film’s design and character development. Did you know that the Windy Jungle was inspired by bronchial trees in your lungs and the character Splat was inspired by dendritic cells? The Art of Strange World has many more fun facts to help you get a closer look at this stunning film.
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Ghouls and ghosts of every age wouldn’t you like to see something strange? Come with Courtney and Emily and you will meet Sally Skellington the Pumpkin Queen of Halloween. In the episode, your hosts discuss the Disney Press fiction release “Long Live the Pumpkin Queen” by Shea Ernshaw. The story begins right where the Nightmare Before Christmas left off, with Jack and Sally pursuing their relationship. As a newlywed, Sally is trying to find her place in Halloween town as she quickly rose in status from being a common ragdoll town resident to the Pumpkin Queen. While searching the woods, Sally comes across a door separate from the grove of doors leading to other holiday realms. When Sally accidentally opens the door to Dreamland and unleashes the Sandman, she will once again have to save Halloween town and all of the realms to reawaken from their dreamless sleep. Courtney and Emily discuss Sally’s character development in this sequel and debate if Nightmare before Christmas is a Halloween or Christmas movie.
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Magic mirror on the wall, summon Ridley Pearson to the Book of the Mouse Club we call! The much awaited interview with the award-winning author of suspense and young adult adventure novels is finally here. Courtney and Emily are joined by Ridley to discuss his new book “Cautionary Tales: A Collection of Scary Stories Starring Favorite Disney Villains.” Just in time for the spooky season, readers follow main characters Billie and Tim through the Evil Queen’s Magic Mirror into several Disney stories featuring infamous villains like Gaston, Ursula, the Headless Horseman, and Chernabog. In this story within a story, Billie and Tim quickly learn things are not always what they seem. In the interview, Ridley shares how he was inspired to write this short story compilation, his advice for aspiring authors, and why he loves to write about villains and Disney characters.
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Ridley Pearson: Instagram and Twitter @RidleyPearson
Website:https://ridleypearson.com/
You can find all of his books at your favorite book retailer!
Courtney and Emily are excited to welcome author and Disney historian, Marcy Carriker Smothers, back to the podcast to discuss her new book “100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime: Magical Experiences from Around the World.” In this first collaboration between Disney Editions and National Geographic, readers will find one hundred adventures from all over the world inspired by Disney theme parks, animation, history, and food that fit any budget and interest. An adventure is an adventure, big or small, as long as you try something new. So celebrate The Walt Disney Company’s upcoming 100th anniversary with a new adventure!
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Marcy Carriker Smothers: Instagram @marcycarrikersmothers and Twitter @MarcySmothers
Website: https://www.marcycarrikersmothers.com/
Books are available at your favorite local retailer - and if not, they’d be happy to place the order for you!
It’s been 29 years, right down to the day but the witches are back and there’s so much to say. Courtney and Emily celebrate the new release of Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+ with a review of the 2018 book Hocus Pocus and the All New Sequel. Released four years apart, the book and the film take different paths to tell the ongoing story of the Sanderson sisters' haunting of Salem. Courtney and Emily compare the two stories and discuss which sequel was liked best and which is more cannon to the original story.
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Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair! Courtney and Emily return to their ongoing series, Fairytale Favorites, with a comparison of Grimm’s Fairytales “Rapunzel” and Disney Animated Studios’ 50th animated feature, “Tangled.” Like most fairytales, the original source material left Disney a lot of room for interpretation but did you know that the story actually moved from Italy, to France, then to Germany? Rapunzel’s history is as long as her hair and changes more times than Pascal during a game of hide and seek. If you’ve got a dream, you do not want to miss the discussion around this fairytale favorite.
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Sources:
https://thefairytalecentral.com/the-origins-of-rapunzel/
https://www.tor.com/2020/07/17/forbidden-desire-and-locked-doors-the-origins-of-rapunzel/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapunzel
Courntey and Emily wrap up the Legendary Summer Series with Dame Julie Andrews’ second memoir “Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years.” Andrews’ memoir takes place from 1962-1986 starting with her Hollywood debut in Disney’s “Mary Poppins” and ending with her second husband’s semi autobiographical film, “That’s Life!” Andrews reflects on the work and self discovery it took to balance a new career on the silver screen and a home life which included divorce, a second marriage, two step children, two adopted children, therapy, multiple family emergencies, and living around the world. In between hardships, Andrews also humbly shares all of the amazing opportunities and memories she has making movies and learning how to use and harness her talents. Courtney and Emily conclude the episode again talking about the criteria to become a Disney Legend and discuss how Julie Andrews managed to achieve it with just one film.
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Other Resources to Discover:
- Julie Andrews Kennedy Center Honors Recipient 2001
- The Julie Andrews Hour Episode 10 (1972): A Salute to Disney
- Interview: Julie Andrews Talks AFI Life Achievement Award, Princess Diaries 3, New Memoir & More
Courtney and Emily continue their Legendary Summer Series with “From Disneyland's Tom Sawyer to Disney Legend: The Adventures of Tom Nabbe” by Tom Nabbe. A Disney 55er, Tom Nabbe was a newspaper boy hired as a young teenager by Walt Disney himself to personify the youthful adventurer, Tom Sawyer, at Disneyland’s Tom Sawyer’s Island. However, his Disney career wasn’t limited to the shores of Rivers of America. In his 48 year career, he also spent time operating attractions, supervising food and beverage locations, and managing warehouses. He helped open Walt Disney World, Epcot, and Disneyland Paris but is most known for the Nabbe Grabber to help guests retrieve lost items in the parks. His recognition on Main Street and as a Disney Legend is well deserved reminding us that anyone can become a living legend.
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Let’s get together yeah yeah yeah…for a Legendary Summer Series! This summer, Courtney and Emily are reading memoirs of Disney Legends. This episode kicks off the summer with “Forever Young” by Hayley Mills. Most known for her performances in Pollyanna(1960) and The Parent Trap (1961), Hayley made six films for Disney and grew up on the silver screen right before the eyes of her audience. Her memoir however, tells the story of the growing up she had to do off screen as she transitioned from a child actor to a young adult. Hayley Mills’ expert performance is extended to her writing. Her vulnerability and melancholic reflection pulls readers into her remarkable story. Courtney and Emily discuss her story through the films Mills made for the Disney Studios and why she is deserving of the Disney Legends Award.
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Links:
D23 A Delightful Chat with Hayley Mills
Hayley Mills and Richard Sherman Let’s Get Together
Disney Channel Disney Legends Feature about Hayley Mills
Other Resources
Interview with Hayley: https://smashinginterviews.com/interviews/authors/hayley-mills-interview-disney-legend-discusses-forever-young-a-memoir
Courtney and Emily are joined by Nebraska State Poet, Matt Mason, to discuss his book “At the Corner of Fantasy and Main: Disneyland, Midlife, and Churros.” This book is a rare genre in theme park literature and a must have for every park goer who has ever wanted to recite an ode to Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride or Space Mountain. Disneyland holds memories for a lifetime and with every visit, you relive those memories while making new ones. In this collection, Matt reflects on his midlife and these magical memories with a churro in hand as he sits at the corner of Mainstreet and Fantasyland. It’s pure poetry.
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Matt Mason: Website and Facebook. Poetry collection available from The Old Mill Press
Reach out and find your happily ever after…on Happily Ever Island. Courtney and Emily are joined by Crystal Cestari to discuss her young adult novel, Happily Ever Island, in which best friends, “Disney Adult” Madison and “Disney what?” Lanie, win a full week vacation to Disney’s newest immersive island resort. Here, they step into the stories of their favorite Disney characters to live out their hero moments and happily ever afters. In this story of friendship, with a hint of romance, Madison learns you don’t have to lose your inner child to grow up and Lanie embraces the magic to find the confidence to step out of her comfort zone. In this interview, Crystal shares her experiences working with Disney Hyperion and Imagineers to develop and create the story as well as how she infused her own personality and experiences into her characters.
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Website: https://www.crystalcestari.com/
Walk down the middle of Mainstreet USA and have a corndog with Walt Disney himself! At least you can imagine you are when you read Marcy Carriker Smothers’ books “Eat Like Walt: The Wonderful World of Disney Food” and “Walt’s Disneyland: A Walk in the Park with Walt Disney.” In a follow up to episode #70, Courtney and Emily are joined by the author to discuss her books that take you into Disneyland with Walt so you can see the happiest place on earth through his eyes.
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Books are available at Disneyland and on Amazon!
<3 4Townies 4ever!! <3 Thanks to Chronicle Books, Courtney and Emily are transported back to 2002 in “The Art of Disney Pixar Turning Red” by Pete Doctor and Domee Shi. Disney and Pixar’s latest film is rooted in nostalgia, the turbulence of adolescence, and ride or die family and friends. The episode includes a discussion of the book, as well as the film with plenty of references to boy bands, bucket hats and besties along the way.
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Happy Women’s History Month! Courtney and Emily discuss Disney Editions’ recent publication, “Women of Walt Disney Imagineering: 12 Women Reflect on Their Trailblazing Theme Park Careers.” This is a collaborative work by twelve former Imagineers who share their stories of designing themed experiences for park guests as well as the uphill battles they faced working in male dominated professions. Contributors include: Maggie Irvine Elliott, Kathy Rogers, Katie Olson, Julie Svendsen, Paula Dinkel, Eli Minceff Erlandson, Tori Atencio McCullough, Pam Rank, Becky Bishop, Karen Connollu Armitage, Lynne Macer Rhodes, and Peggie Fariss. Their stories truly prove that if you can dream it, you can do it.
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It was all started by a …rabbit? The rights to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit were reacquired by Walt Disney Company in 2006, but prior to his homecoming, few people knew about Walt’s first cartoon character. Oswald was left to a few paragraphs or the footnotes of Disney history books, until David Bossert came along. In celebration of Oswald’s 95th birthday, hosts Courtney and Emily are joined by the author of “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit: The Search for the Lost Disney Cartoons.” Bossert discloses how a casual online article turned into a multi-year search for the lost cartoons and a book that gave Oswald a chance to take center stage. Oswald was only created and produced by Walt Disney and his animation studio for one year. It was a tragic parting, but without the lesson’s Walt learned in the movie business with Oswald, Mickey Mouse and Snow White may have never graced the silver screen. Oswald truly is a lucky rabbit for the Walt Disney Company. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at bookofthemouseclub@gmail.com
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Website: https://davidbossert.com/index.html
Podcast: Skull Rock Podcast
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Think you found an Oswald cartoon? Please email findingoswaldcartoons@gmail.com
Walt Disney once said “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” And Walt was right. Over 60 years later, Disneyland has evolved to include new lands, attractions, and a second park. But what was the park like from 1955-1966 when Walt walked down Main Street and took a Rocket to the Moon in Tomorrowland? David Alpert, host of E-Ticket to Broadway, lends his Disneyland expertise to hosts Courtney and Emily as they explore the Walt years of Disneyland in Marcy Carriker Smothers’ “Walt’s Disneyland: A Walk in the Park with Walt Disney.” Marcy Carriker Smothers takes guests clockwise from Mainstreet to Tomorrowland to see the park through Walt’s eyes. Meticulously researched, the first hand accounts from Walt, the Disney family, and Imagineers, paired together with dozens of photographs from the Walt Disney Archives will make you feel like you are really there. And you will be surprised how much Disneyland has stayed the same despite its many evolutions. Be it 1955 or 2022, some things never change. As Walt also said, “Disneyland is your land.”
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Website: www.eticketpodcast.com
Hosts Courtney and Emily kick off the new season with an author interview with Matthew Hodge, college professor, award-winning composer, and award winning author of “Cool Cats and A Hot Mouse: A History of Jazz and Disney.” The Walt Disney Company and jazz music grew up alongside each other since the 1920s. Follow along on our journey with Matthew through his book and the rich history of both.
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Listener Alan’s Playlist on Apple Music
Seize the day and Disney fans rejoice! Dizney Coast to Coast and Book of the Mouse are doing a podcast swap! Host, JeffDePaoli of Dizney Coast to Coast - that’s Disney with a Z - is a friend of the show and enjoys Disney books as much as Courney and Emily. Book of the Mouse Club is excited to share one of Jeff’s episodes which features an author interview with Ashley Verela about her book, “Newsies vs. The World."
Original Show Notes from DCTC available here.
DCTC Info:
WEBSITE: http://www.dizneycoasttocoast.com
EPISODE CO-HOST: https://www.ashleyvarela.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/dizneyctc
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/dizneyctc
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DizneyCTC/
“Marley was dead to begin with…” and what a beginning. Who knew a ghost story would be associated with the merriest time of the year? For their seasonal selection, Courtney and Emily are joined by guest reader Dr. Paul Cote to analyze Charles Dickens’ classic, "A Christmas Carol". The tale has been adapted for the stage since its publication in 1843, with film and tv adaptations to follow. Disney has three Christmas Carols for audiences to enjoy. First, in 1983 with the short film Mickey’s Christmas Carol, then nearly 10 years later as a partnership with The Jim Henson Company in 1992 and most recently in 2009 as a motion capture animation starring Jim Carrey. Fly with Courtney, Emily, and Paul over London through Christmas films past to discuss all three in comparison to the original text, and in the words of Tiny Tim, “God bless us everyone.”
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If a collaboration between Walt Disney and Salvador Dali seems surreal, that’s because it is, literally. Hosts Courtney and Emily welcome back Dr. Douglas Kern to the podcast to visit a 2015 Walt Disney Family Museum exhibit through its commemorative book titled, Disney and Dali: Architects of the Imagination, to discuss the friendship between the two artists and, at the time, their unrealized animated short, Destino. The project’s completion in 2003 and the opening of Walt Disney World Resort’s Gran Destino Tower in 2019 enlightened many fans, including your hosts, to Disney and Dali’s friendship and their mutual admiration for surrealism, animation, and cinema. To most, Disney and Dali would seem an unlikely pairing, but as the Oscar nominated animated short, Destino, and artifacts from the Walt Disney Family Museum and The Salvador Dalí Museum proved, the two artists were destined to work together.
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Doug Kern continues to write and publish pieces in Senses of Cinema, Continuum: The Peer Reviewed Journal of African Diaspora Drama, Theatre, and Performance; and Praxis: A Writing Center Journal, among others.
YouTube: Dali and Disney: A Date with Destino Full Documentary
“We’re walking right down the middle of Main Street USAAAA..” and taking time to stop and do some window shopping! In honor of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, Courtney and Emily are honoring Cast Member contributions to the park through Jeff Heimbuch’s book “Main Street Windows: A Complete Guide to Disney’s Whimsical Tributes.” Honoring a Cast Member with a window on Mainstreet dates back to opening day of Disneyland in 1955, a tradition started by Walt Disney himself. Walt Disney World followed suit and opened with cast member windows in 1971 as did every international park in the coming years. Cast Members made one man’s dream into a reality, so happy anniversary Walt Disney World and thank you to the dreamers and doers for 50 year of magical memories.
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Sources:
https://stepstomagic.com/main-street-usa-windows/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi1P6zLfmcI
https://insidethemagic.net/2021/06/disneyland-main-street-windows-mr1mmb/
https://pixiedustfan.com/disney-windows-on-main-street-usa/
https://dapsmagic.com/2021/09/george-a-kalogridis-honored-with-window-on-main-street-usa-at-magic-kingdom/
She’s a supergirl and she’s here to save the world...or at least not pass out in her high school debate class. Twenty years ago, the world met Mia Thermopolis in the Princess Diaries. This film gave Anne Hathaway her royal debut to the silver screen starring alongside the practically perfect Julie Andrews as the Queen, who reveals to her granddaughter that she is no average teenager, but the heir to the Genovian throne. The Princess Diaries has everything we loved about a 2000s film - butterfly clips, scooters, and a rom com makeover montage. While we hold a special place in our hearts for this 2001 film, it actually has its roots in a multi-volume series! Join hosts Courntey and Emily along with their friend and guest, Leeann, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Meg Cabot’s The Princess Diaries as they discuss the many differences between the film and its original text as well as all the moments that make this story a Disney live-action classic. And before you go, thank you for being here today insert princess wave.
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Cosmo Article: The Everything-You-Didn’t-Know Oral History of ‘The Princess Diaries’
Walt’s Nine Old Men are known for their iconic artistry and animation, but it takes more than ink and paint to make characters come to life. Step away from the animator’s desk and into the sound booth! Courtney and Emily are joined by Spencer Wright to discuss his new book, Voices Behind the Magic, which highlights thirteen actors who gave voice and style to our favorite villains like Yzma, Maleficent, and Captain Hook or magical pals, Mrs. Potts, Fairy Godmother, and Jiminy Cricket. Spencer’s research into the golden age of Hollywood, radio, and television grounds classic Disney films in the greater context of movie making for his readers through the filmography of the voice talents behind the microphone. Enjoy this interview then go rewatch your favorite Disney films or discover deeper cuts in the radio shows of its golden age. You may be surprised by what or who you hear.
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Amazon Link to Voices Behind the Magic
Research resources referenced by Spencer:
https://www.oldtimeradiodownloads.com/
http://andreasdeja.blogspot.com/
Foolish mortal, you continued to read the “Tales of the Haunted Mansion”. Your ghost hosts Courtney and Emily materialize for the second half of their Sinister Summer Series to discuss Volumes III and IV of the “Tales of the Haunted Mansion” box set. Reunited with phantom librarian, Amicus Arcane, readers meet more of the 999 happy haunts that inhabit the Haunted Mansion. So join the jamboree. Open breathing doors and have tea with a mummy. This summer is just getting spookier.
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When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake, Courtney and Emily come out for a swinging wake. The happy haunts have materialized for the Sinister Summer Series featuring the four book boxset “The Tales of the Haunted Mansion” by John Esposito. In this first of a two part episode, hear the ghost stories of some of the Haunted Mansion’s grim grinning ghosts from the librarian, Amicus Arcane. If you are a fan of the attraction, you will love the allusions to the Haunted Mansion in these stories and may be convinced to become the 1,000th happiest haunt. Any volunteers?
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A Haunted Mansion Tale (found on D23 website) an original story by Ken Anderson
Celebrating the full availability of the latest Disney animated feature Disney+, Courtney and Emily are joined by Franky to discuss the Art of Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon. The book provides an in depth look at the scenery and character design of Ray’s homeland, Kumandra, and its Southeast Asian inspiration.
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If she doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will. Hosts Courtney and Emily discuss Maureen Johnson’s, “Hello, Cruel Heart,” in honor of Disney’s latest live action film, “Cruella.” Before Cruella became the fur frenzied fashion icon that we know from the 1961 animated film, 101 Dalmatians, Cruella was Estella. “Hello, Cruel Heart” is a young adult novel that takes place before the events of “Cruella” focusing on Estella's (Cruella) teenage years as an aspiring fashion designer in 1967 London. You’ll be surprised how little Dalmatian there is in the book, but instead you get the fabulous fashion and music scene of the swinging ‘60s. Before you watch “Cruella”, enjoy “Hello, Cruel Heart.” You might identify with this Disney villain more than you realize.
*Warning: This episode contains spoilers of the recent Disney live action feature “Cruella” *
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Dizney Coast to Coast Episode #817 : The Evolution of Cruella DeVil
The “godfather of Disney podcasting” is back! Lou Mongello returns to the Book of the Mouse Club to discuss with Courtney and Emily his book, “The Disney Interviews: Volume I.” In his career spreading magic to listeners on his podcast, The WDW Radio Show, Lou has had the opportunity to talk to several Disney Legends including Richard Sherman, Julie Andrews, Dave Smith, and Marty Sklar, which are just a few of the twelve conversations included in the volume.
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Amazon Book Links: The Disney Interviews and 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World: Bonus! 40 Free Things to Enjoy, Eat, Do and Collect!
It’s elementary our dear listeners! Hosts Courtney and Emily are joined by the co-hosts of Poor Unfortunate Podcast, Conor and Caroline, to discuss Eve Titus’ “Basil of Baker Street”, the original source material for Disney’s 1986 animated feature, “The Great Mouse Detective”. Maybe it is not your favorite Disney film, but all four hosts highly recommend the book series for any reader who enjoys a good mystery and Sherlock Holmes allusions. And who knows? By the end Conor may convince you that Ratigan is the superior Disney villain. He is the “world’s greatest criminal mind” after all.
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Get ready for a Me Party and plan a solo trip to Walt Disney World and other Central Florida destinations! Hosts Courtney and Emily are welcome back to the podcast Nikky J, the founder of ThemeParkHipister.com and author of “The Solo Theme Park Traveler’s Guide” to talk about using that solo rider line and traveling to central Florida theme parks by yourself. Traveling alone can often seem daunting but at the same time it limits your experiences when you have to coordinate with others schedules, budgets, and preferences. Nikky is here to tell you it’s okay to go alone and you’ll feel a sense of relaxation and freedom like you haven’t before. And you may find your trip may not be as lonely as you think.
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About the Author
NikkyJ is a theme park super fan, Author of The Solo Theme Park Traveler’s Guide, the founder and owner of ThemeParkHipster.com, a wishful Food Critic, coffee enthusiast, and a lover of life! She now resides in Orlando, Florida where she enjoys spending time with her husband and two little girls while discovering the beautiful attractions of Florida.
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Courtney and Emily celebrate Imagineer Kevin Rafferty’s retirement after 40 years with the Walt Disney Company and Walt Disney Imagineering. Back on Episode 40, Courtney, Emily, and Brett from the Notably Disney podcast, discussed Kevin’s memoir about his career, “Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career”. Almost a year later, Kevin agreed to talk to the Book of the Mouse Club! Enjoy this interview with Kevin Rafferty and help Courtney and Emily congratulate him on a well earned retirement.
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For women’s history month, Courtney and Emily immersed themselves in the stories of the working women of the Walt Disney Animation studio during its classic and golden age. Often the story of women in the early days of Disney Animation begins in Ink and Paint, but author Nathalia Holt instead focused on the more male dominated work spaces like the story, concept art, and animation departments. Moved by the tribulations and triumphs of Bianca Majoli, Grace Huntington, Retta Scott, Sylvia Holland, and Mary Blair, Courtney and Emily reflect on the legacy of these women who were integral to the Disney animated features beloved today.
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Tomorrow Society Podcast Episode #94 Nathalia Holt on The Queens of Animation
A little big adventure awaits in your own backyard! Courtney and Emily are joined by Dizney Coast to Coast host Jeff DePaoli to discuss a Disney family film favorite, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, and its junior novelization published by Scholastic. In this episode Courtney, Jeff, and Emily discuss how the novel compared to the film while reminiscing about Scholastic Book Fairs and the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: Movie Set Adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. So grab a giant cookie, cozy up in a Lego, and enjoy!
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Dizney Coast to Coast: Instagram and Twitter @DizneyCTC
Dizney Coast to Coast Podcast iTunes and Spotify
Website: https://www.dizneycoasttocoast.com/
It’s time to play the music; it’s time to light the lights. It’s time to get things started on the Book of the Mouse Club tonight! In anticipation of The Muppet Show’s release to Disney+, hosts Courtney and Emily interview New York Times bestselling author, Brian Jay Jones, about “Jim Henson: The Biography” (along with a dabbling of “George Lucas: A Life). Today, the world knows of the Muppets and the magic of puppetry, but Kermit the Frog and Sesame Street didn’t come out of thin air. They were born of Jim Henson’s creativity and work ethic. From the early days of Sam and Friends, to Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth, Jim Henson’s passion for puppetry created a new medium for storytelling that today is accepted as the same gold standard as any Walt Disney creation.
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Website: https://brianjayjones.com/
While it may have started with a Mouse for Walt Disney, for many theme park and film fans, it started with a blog. Our current Instagram and TikTok culture is most associated with content creation, but Disney fans have been spreading the magic over the web since the 1990s. Join your hosts Courtney and Emily for a podcast party about “It All Started With a Blog: Detangling the Wide Web of Disney Bloggers ” by Paul Lane. Lane traces the history of Disney internet content creation from its humble beginnings on AOL discussion boards to modern platforms. The episode kicks off with a discussion with three featured content creators, Nikky J from the ThemePark Hipster, Victoria Wade from TeawithV, and “the godfather” of Disney podcasting, Lou Mongello of WDW Radio. The episode concludes with an interview with author Paul Lane about his interest and research into the world of Disney content creation.
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Amazon Book Link : It All Started With a Blog: Detangling the Wide Web of Disney Bloggers
Podcast Party Guests:
Nikky J: Twitter @DrNikidaV and Instagram @themeparkhipster
The Theme Park Hipster Podcast on iTunes and Spotify
Blog: https://www.themeparkhipster.com/
YouTube Channel: The ThemePark Hipster
Amazon Book Link: The Solo Theme Park Traveler’s Guide
Lou Mongello: Twitter and Instagram @LouMongello
WDW Radio Podcast on iTunes and Spotify
Blog: https://www.wdwradio.com/
YouTube Channel: WDW Radio
Website: http://www.loumongello.com/
Amazon Book Links: The Disney Interviews and 102 Ways to Save Money For and At Walt Disney World: Bonus! 40 Free Things to Enjoy, Eat, Do and Collect!
Victoria Wade: Instagram @HeCallsMePinapplePrincess and Twitter @hecallsmePP
Disney Tea with V Podcast on iTunes and Spotify
Blog teawithv.squarespace.com
Who is your favorite Disney Princess? This is a common question among Disney fans and rightfully so. Each princess is distinct in her character, story, and art which resonates just as uniquely with every person who follows her on her journey. The Disney Princess is a powerhouse brand of the Walt Disney Company and has created many milestones and magical moments using the art of animation storytelling. Experience this journey with your hosts Courtney and Emily as they review “The Disney Princess: A Celebration of Art and Creativity” by award winning author and animation historian Charles Solomon. As his research and analysis shows, it was not by chance that every princess is an individual worthy of her own recognition; it was by design.
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Book webpages: The Disney Princess: A Celebration of Art and Creativity
One little spark of inspiration...While this is a well known tune for Disney parks fans, Pixar took the idea of the spark and turned to the audience and asked “What’s yours? What makes you, YOU?”. Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” released on Disney+ on Christmas with accolades from both critics and viewers. Thanks to Chronicle Books, your hosts got a sneak peak of the film through the book, “The Art of Soul,” which shows concept and finished art for the film. In this episode, Courtney and Emily reflect on the message and characters of the film and how the art work portrayed those themes. Afterwards, they reflect on the prompts of “Find Your Spark: A Journal of Gratitude and Self Discovery” inspired by the film and using a journal for self reflection.
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Book webpages: The Art of Soul and Find Your Spark
Hosts Courtney and Emily return to their study of Disney’s renaissance man in “Marc Davis In His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Parks Volume 2” by Pete Docter and Christopher Merritt. In this episode, continue to learn about Marc’s Imagineering career as he created theme park favorites such as The Haunted Mansion, The Country Bear Jamboree, and America Sings. Also learn of undeveloped projects like The Western River Expedition and the Garden of the Gods. Marc Davis was a man of many talents and Courtney and Emily enjoyed hearing from him “in his own words” in this two volume set.
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He can do it all; animation, character, story, staging, design, theme park attractions. He is one of Walt’s nine old men, his renaissance man, Marc Davis. Marc is well known for classic Disney attractions such as the Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Haunted Mansion. And what better way to see the attractions through Marc’s eyes than hearing about them in his own words. Pete Doctoer and Christopher Merrit’s “Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks” allows readers to meet Marc for themselves. In this episode, Courtney and Emily, meet Marc in volume one and explore his career from his early days in animation to his transition to WED and creating attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean.
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Cast Member Support Resources:
Second Harvest Food Bank: FeedHopeNow.org
Cast Member Pantry: Facebook
Cast Member Owned Small Shops: Joyful Peach Co, Groovy Bi Design, and check out out friend Victoria Wade’s (HeCallsMePP) Twitter for a thread of small shops owned by Cast Members
The Little Mermaid launched the Disney Renaissance and together, Ariel and Eric defeated Ursula and sailed off into the sunset to their happily ever after. But what if Ursula won? What if Ariel returned to being a mermaid and Eric was left under a spell to marry Vanessa? Your hosts Courtney and Emily along with guest reader, content creator, and podcaster, Vitoria, discuss a twist of the The Little Mermaid in Disney Books Twisted Tale, Part of Your World, by young adult author, Liz Braswell. Ariel has been queen of Atlantica since Eric married Vanessa, but when there is proof King Triton may still be alive, Ariel thinks it's time to regain her land legs to set things right.
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Cast Member Support Resources:
Second Harvest Food Bank: FeedHopeNow.org
Cast Member Pantry: Facebook
Cast Member Owned Small Shops: Joyful Peach Co, Groovy Bi Design, and check out Victora’s Twitter for a thread of small shops owned by Cast Members
Twisted Tale Resources:
Twisted Tales Disney Books Website
Twisted Tales Wiki Fandom Page
Walt Disney once said, "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on treasure island." Like us, Walt was inspired by books and enjoyed reading. If not, we would not have Disney’s animated Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, or 101 Dalmatians nor live action films Swiss Family Robinson, Pollyanna, or 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Walt learned the power of storytelling from books and brought them to life in his films and theme park. On this episode, hosts Courtney and Emily are joined again by Jim Korkis to talk about the books that inspired Walt Disney to become a master storyteller.
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Jim Korkis resource links:
Theme Park Press Author Page
Amazon Books Page
Cartoon Research Animation Anecdotes webpage
Mouseplanet.com
Some Books Mentioned by Jim in this Episode:
Voices on the Wind: Polynesian Myths and Chants by Katharine Luomala (1955) (That Rolly Crump used as a reference to create the tikis and the legends in the outside garden of the Enchanted Tiki Room and that Brendon Kleya used when he designed Trader Sams at Disneyland and Walt Disney World)
Decorative Art of Victoria’s Era by Frances Lichten (1950) (That Ken Anderson used to design the exterior of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion and Harper Goff used to design the exterior of Disneyland's Main Street City Hall and one surprising image that influenced the exterior of an attraction at WDW.)
Victor Gruen’s The Heart of Our Cities: The Urban Crisis and Cure (1964) that inspired the creation of EPCOT. Walt would carry a copy of this book around with him the last two years of his life.
Leonard Maltin's The Disney Films
Animated Cartoons: How They are Made, Their Origin and Development By EG Lutz from Applewood Books (the reproduced the book recently with the original cover and dust jacket as the 1920 edition)
Your hosts Courtney and Emily are so glad you joined them for the final installment of their Summer Cinema Classics series. In this episode, your hosts are joined by Mad Chatter Jeremey to read Eleanor Porter’s children’s classic Pollyanna. Celebrating its 60th “Pollyanna-versary”, Disney’s live action film took the gladdest little girl off the pages of a book and put her on the big screen in 1960. Despite several differences between the book and the film, the message remains: look for the good in the world and you will always find something to be glad about.
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The Mad Chatters Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts and also on Instagram and Twitter @madchatters
Resources:
D23 interview with Hayley Mills “A Delightful Chat with Hayley Mills” Hosted by Leonard Maltin and Jessie Maltin
Standby to dive! Dive, dive, dive deep into literary and cinema history along with hosts Courtney and Emily, joined by guest reader, Doug. We embark on a submarine voyage with Captain Nemo and M. Annonax aboard the famous Nautilus. Jules Verne’s science fiction novel and Walt Disney’s live action box office hit have countless differences, but the spirit of adventure and discovery endure inspiring generations. Verne’s novel served not only for the basis of the film but also several theme park attractions in Disney parks around the world.
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Yo-Ho-Ho and shiver me timbers! Set sail with your hosts Courtney and Emily as they kick off their Live Action Summer Cinema Series with Robert Louis Stevenson’s and Walt Disney’s Treasure Island. Courtney and Emily are joined by podcaster, Dan Heaton, of the Tomorrow Society Podcast as first mate on this voyage. Together they discuss Disney’s first full live action film in comparison to the original tale as well as the numerous Disney film adaptations and the popular theme park attraction, Pirates of the Carribbean.
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Tomorrow Society Podcast iTunes Link:
Instagram: @tomorrowsociety
Twitter: @tomorrowsoc
Additional Resource:
Pablo Cruz Performance on Bay Lake's Discovery Island (Treasure Island) Video
DIS-Order #43: Treasure Planet
Reference resources:
https://www.penguin.com/static/pdf/teachersguides/treasureisland.pdf
https://d23.com/a-to-z/treasure-island-film/
Info also from the intro and references at the beginning of the Barnes and Nobles Classics novel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure_Island
Walt Disney was not just a patriotic American; he was a citizen of the world. Author and historian, Jeff Kurtti, joins hosts Courtney and Emily to take them on a global vacation through his book, Travels with Walt Disney: A Photographic Voyage Around the World. By land, sea, or air, Walt Disney travelled frequently for his company, the US government, and for his own enjoyment. Kurtti’s book is presented as a travel journal and shares rare photographs of a relaxed and carefree Walt traveling with his family and colleagues. Take a journey around the world without having to leave home!
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Jeff Kurtti:
Facebook Author Page
Disney Books Link to Purchase
Ready to journey into another bibbidi-bobbidi-book? Courtney and Emily’s “Fairytale Favorites” series returns with the classic tale of Cinderella. From its ancient origins to Charles Perrault’s classic tale to the pages of Grimm’s Fairy Tales to the 1950 cinema screens, your hosts will discuss how the original text translated to Disney’s animated feature film and beyond.
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Resources
https://www.npr.org/2015/03/13/392358854/a-girl-a-shoe-a-prince-the-endlessly-evolving-cinderella
http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/resources/multicultural
https://www.vox.com/2015/3/15/8214405/cinderella-fairy-tale-history
Charles Perrault version
http://core.ecu.edu/engl/parillek/cinderrumpel.pdf
Hosts Courtney and Emily return to the show to discuss Kevin Rafferty’s memoir, Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career, with guest reader and podcast host of Notably Disney, Brett Nachman. Kevin Rafferty is part of the second generation of Imagineers and his work includes fan favorites such as Tower of Terror, Test Track, Sonny Eclipse, and Carsland. His memoir is fun loving and sentimental as Rafferty reflects back on his 40 years of Imagineering.
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Hosts Courtney and Emily are joined by film historian and author, J.B.Kaufman, to discuss his book, The Making of Walt Disney’s Fun and Fancy Free. Take a trip back to 1947 for one of Walt Disney’s legendary package films featuring “Bongo” and “Mickey and the Beanstalk”. Both features were in extensive development since the 1930s and changed animators and directors multiple times before becoming the double feature short known today. Package films are not among the most popular Disney Animated Classics, but as J.B. Kaufman demonstrated in his book, a film does not have to be a box office hit to be significant to Disney and animation history.
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J.B. Kaufman
Website: http://www.jbkaufman.com/
Amazon Book Link
Hyperion Historical Alliance Press Website: https://www.hyperionhistoricalalliance.org/
HHA Annual Periodical Amazon Link
“It’s kind of a cute story” how this podcast episode came together. What started as a #DisTwitter tweet from @SuperWeenieHtJr turned into a Twitter discussion with @WEDReads then a podcast and author interview. Hosts Courtney and Emily are joined by not one, not two, but five guests throughout the episode to talk about author Jeff Heimbuch and Imagineer Roll Crump’s book, “It’s Kind of a Cute Story.” This book is a unique telling of Rolly’s career in his own words building theme park attractions and working with Walt Disney. From Adventureland bazaars and tiki gods, to It’s a Small World, and the Museum of the Weird, many cute stories fill the colorful pages of this book and spark the imagination with attractions that are, were, and never will be.
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Amazon link to books
Leonard Kinsey: Twitter @DarkSideDisney an Instagram @LeonardKinsey along with YouTube Channel: DarkSide of Disney,
Website featuring signed prints from Rolly: bambooforest.storenvy.com
Weenz: Twitter @SuperWeenieHtJr
WeDReads: Twitter @WEDReads
Bryan: Twitter @TOCPE82
Alan: Twitter @WDWManimal
Hosts Courtney and Emily interview author, editor, and historian Didier Ghez about his animation series, They Drew as They Pleased, specifically volume 5 The Hidden Art of Disney's Early Renaissance: The 1970s and 1980s. This volume features concept artists Ken Anderson and Mel Shaw who developed art for films such as Robin Hood, The Rescuers, The Artistocats, The Great Mouse Detective, and Beauty and the Beast. Ghez highlights the importance of concept art in the animation process and how character design from its earliest stages helped make Disney films so memorable.
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Didier Ghez:
Website: https://disneybooks.blogspot.com/
Amazon Book Link
Faith, trust, and pixie dust are words often said, but Margaret Kerry actually got to live it! Host Courtney and Emily are joined by Margaret Kerry, the reference model and Marc Davis’ inspiration for everyone’s favorite fairy, Tinker Bell. In her book, Tinker Bell Talks, Margaret shares her memories on the Disney lot during the making of the animated feature, Peter Pan, as well as stories from her 75 years in show business which began in 1930s. So fly with BOTMC on this pixie dusted journey from Hollywood to Neverland and back again.
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Amazon Book Link
Looking to expand your Disney library? Your hosts Courtney and Emily invite popular Disney author, Jim Korkis, back to the podcast to discuss his vast Disney book collection and how to find new reading material beyond shopping at popular retailers. Jim also talks about some of his favorite rare finds and suggests some books to listeners that may not be on the bestseller list but offer a lot of Disney magic to be shared.
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Theme Park Press Author Page
Amazon Books Page
Cartoon Research Animation Anecdotes webpage
Park goers often reminisce about their favorite extinct attractions, but what about the attractions that never made it out of the planning phase? Your hosts, Courtney and Emily, find these “lost” attractions in Christopher E. Smith’s book “The Walt Disney World That Never Was: Stories Behind the Amazing Imagineering Dreams that Never Came True.” Visit Israel in World Showcase, laugh with Kermit at Muppet Studios, and discover the wild west in Thunder Mesa. Dare to imagine what Walt Disney World Resort could have been if there was enough pixie dust to build these never seen attractions.
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Author Website: www.chrissmithbooks.com
Buy his books on Amazon here!
It’s a small world after all! At least for author Dustin Engels who has traveled to every Disney park in the world. Dustin joins hosts Courtney and Emily to discuss his book, Arounds the Worlds in 80 Days. For many, traveling to all of the Disney parks is top of the bucket list and Dustin proves it can be done. This book is a perfect blend of Disney history, travel tips, rankings and personal experience. After reading Dustin’s journey, you too will be inspired to go around the worlds.
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Welcome foolish mortals to the last Book of the Mouse Club episode of 2019. Your ghost hosts, Courtney and Emily, come out to socialize with author Jeff Baham to discuss his book The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion in honor of the attraction’s 50th anniversary in Disneyland. Come to where the crypt doors creak and tombstones quake and happy haunts materialize to learn about the history and nostalgia of this classic attraction. There is always room for one more in the doombuggy. Any volunteers?
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Podcasts:
Doom Buggies Spook Show
Mousetalgia Podcast
Websites:
http://doombuggies.com/
http://www.mousetalgia.com
Can we say something crazy? This is one of those cases where the movie was better than the book. Hans Christian Anderson’s original fairy tale, The Snow Queen, has all of the classic fairy tale elements but Disney brought the pixie dust. Winter is a good time to stay in and cuddle with a good fairytale story and a Disney movie, so to celebrate the theatrical release of Frozen 2, hosts Courtney and Emily compare Anderson’s original fairy tale to Disney’s blockbuster hit Frozen and its latest sequel.
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Walt Disney was a tremendous story teller but there are many stories about Walt and the Walt Disney Company to be told as well. Jim Korkis is an author and historian with over 20 books dedicated to telling those stories. Hosts Courtney and Emily interview Jim Korkis about his career writing, researching, and telling Walt Disney’s stories in his Vault of Walt series.
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Theme Park Press Author Page
Amazon Books Page
Cartoon Research Animation Anecdotes webpage
From the silver screen to television to VHS to DVD to streaming, the Walt Disney Company has always evolved with the latest entertainment technology. With the advent of Disney+, your hosts Courtney and Emily bring a literary perspective to the titles available on the new streaming service. Get ready to add to your reading list as you add to your watchlist!
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Link to Disney+ Literary Companion Spreadsheet
Just whistle while you work, and cheerfully together we can tidy up...Disneyland! Hosts Courtney and Emily interview former Disneyland Custodial Cast Member and author, Lynn Barron, about his and co author, Ken Pellman’s, book series “Cleaning the Kingdom.” There is a lot more to custodial than dustpans, brooms, and cleaning bathrooms. Keeping a spotless theme park was essential to Walt Disney’s Disneyland and its legacy lives on making Disney Custodial legendary around the world.
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Book sales including autographed copies available at www.thesweepspot.com
We’ve got no troubles, life is the bubbles, under the sea with The Little Mermaid. Hosts Courtney and Emily continue the Fairytale Favorites Series with Hans Christian Anderson’s classic. Come be a part of our world to learn about the fairytale’s author and its origin and listen to the hosts discuss the original story and its themes compared to Disney’s animated classic with launched the Disney Renaissance 30 years ago.
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Ready to begin? Let the wonder take hold. Feel it draw you in. Watch the moment unfold - as you meet and greet your favorite characters and watch the stories come alive around the Walt Disney World Theme Parks. Your hosts Courtney and Emily welcome back author Trisha Daab to talk about her new multi-volume series The Story Comes Alive: A Guide to Experiencing Movies and Characters at Walt Disney World. In this series, Trisha categorizes for readers all of the fun experiences and pixie dust around the parks and resorts for specific characters and movies so you can easily meet or experience your favorites.
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Email: notsoevildisneybooks@gmail.com
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To those who come to this happy podcast, welcome. Hosts Courtney and Emily return to Disneyland one more time with the Kingdom Keepers for a final battle in the seventh installment of the Kingdom Keepers series, The Insider.
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Come sail away with hosts Courtney and Emily as they continue their journey with the Kingdom Keepers aboard the Disney Cruise Line in Kingdom Keepers Shell Game and Dark Passage. But this is no ordinary cruise, not when Finn and the other Keepers are onboard. Overtakers are cruising as well and that gives the Keepers few places to run while out at sea. This next installment is the most suspenseful yet as the Keepers take an offensive stance against the Overtakers and the Disney Dream turns into a nightmare.
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Courtney and Emily continue their quest with the Kingdom Keepers to protect the Disney kingdoms from falling to the Overtakers in books three and four of the series, Disney in Shadow and Power Play. The Overtakers have learned more about the DHI technology and are becoming more bold in their strategy to build their army and take over the Disney magic. Explore defunct attractions, Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in this latest installment of our summer series.
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Courtney and Emily are going on an adventure with the Kingdom Keepers! Find out what happens at Disney after hours when Finn and the other DHIs have to fight the Overtakers, a group of Disney Villains, and keep them from gaining control of the Walt Disney World parks. In this episode, Courtney and Emily discuss the first two books in Ridley Pearson’s award winning series, Disney After Dark and Disney at Dawn, to learn about the main characters and plot that will drive the seven book series and this summer series on Book of the Mouse Club.
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Courtney and Emily welcome author Lou Prosperi to discuss his Imagineering Toolbox series, which currently includes “The Imagineering Pyramid” and “The Imagineering Process.” Lou credits his inspiration from Imagineers and the Disney Parks to summarize the creative process and how he made it approachable for anyone to apply to their personal goals or careers. Whether you’re a dame creator, instructional designer or business manager, you too can think and create like an Imagineer with Lou’s books. Find out how the repetition of “It’s A Small World” can drive home your own point or an unconventional tactic like Hidden Mickeys can keep your audience engaged.
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Courtney and Emily go on a journey into imagination with the famous duo, Dreamfinder and Figment, in the Marvel Disney Kingdoms series Figment and Figment 2 by Jim Zubb. Your hosts dive into a new genre (graphic novels and comics) to go on a magical journey based on the original Epcot attraction. A dream can be a dream come true with just one spark to overcome the obstacles of uniformity and doubt that stifle the true power of the imagination.
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Courtney and Emily welcome author Aaron H. Goldberg to the podcast to discuss his new children’s book, Meet the Disney Brothers. Aaron wants young readers to meet Walt and Roy Disney as brothers, partners, and friends. Walt and Roy could not have built their entertainment fantasy without each other, so Aaron shares their story side by side in his latest book.
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Happy Women’s History Month! Hosts Courtney and Emily celebrate the hundreds of unsung female heroines of The Walt Disney Company, the inkers and painters of animated films. Mindy Johnson’s Ink and Paint traces the role of women from the creation of Walt Disney’s Alice Comedies to the computer colored features of “Disney Renaissance” classics like Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin or Lion King. Women have always been a part of The Walt Disney Company, but their story is rarely told in such colorful detail.
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Courtney and Emily welcome author Andrew Kiste for an interview about his book series, A Historical Tour of Walt Disney World. The hosts and Andrew discuss his inspiration, writing process, and the true history that inspired attractions such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, Country Bear Jamboree and Spaceship Earth. From Walt Disney’s hometown origins for Main Street U.S.A. to World War II’s inspiration on a restaurant Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it’s all here in this episode and Andrew’s books.
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How do you like to plan your Walt Disney World Resort vacation? Do you secure your dining reservations 180 days in advance or walk up to a restaurant and hope for the best? Hosts Courtney and Emily flip through the latest edition of Birnbaum’s Official Guide to Walt Disney World to discuss its approach to planning methods for a magical vacation.
From Fastpass+, to dining, resorts and everything else “around the World”, it’s all in this comprehensive guide. Whether you’re a first time visitor or returning for your 100th trip, you’re bound to find something to help you as you plan for a vacation to Walt Disney World. Find out what’s new in 2019 and why now more than ever is a great time to visit!
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Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It’s back to the podcast we go! This week Courtney and Emily start their “Fairytale Favorites” series with the one that started it all, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. From the pages of Grimm’s Fairy Tales to the 1937 cinema screens, your hosts will discuss how the original text translated to Disney’s first full length animated feature film.
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It’s a jolly holiday with Courtney and Emily! Join us for a discussion of PL Travers’ Mary Poppins. Your hosts compare the original text to Walt Disney’s 1964 film starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. We hope you enjoy the supercalifragilistic details that make up the iconic history of this beloved film and book series. From PL Travers’ history personal history that inspired 2013’s “Saving Mr. Banks” to the Sherman Brothers’ beloved songs, a broadway musical adaptation and the latest film - Mary Poppins Returns, it’s all here in this practically perfect episode.
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Hey there! Hi there! Ho there listeners! You’re as welcome as can be to celebrate Mickey Mouse’s birthday with Courtney and Emily as they explore the LIFE Magazine’s commemorative Issue Mickey Mouse at 90. Learn about Mickey’s origins, his inspiration on famous artists, bipartisan political history, and longtime status as an American icon.
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Grab your BoOoOoOok and welcome Aaron Wallace back to the show to run amuck amuck amuck about his book “Hocus Pocus in Focus: The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Disney’s Halloween Classic”. From feature film flop to Halloween cult classic, Aaron gives Hocus Pocus the acclaim he (and many fans) believe it deserved in 1993. Listeners are challenged to read the film as a “Christmas” movie, horror film, and show stopping musical all in one. This book is packed with more bonus features than the film’s DVD release, so come little listeners and let Courtney, Emily, and Aaron put a spell on you this Halloween season!
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The infamous Headless Horseman is the headliner (pun intended) for this episode! Courtney and Emily hope you will get in the spooky spirit as they welcome the start of fall and the Halloween season by reading Washington Irving’s original short story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. This was the inspiration for the second sequence in the Disney package film, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, as well as the basis for fun entertainment in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and beyond. Time to get spooky and enjoy a Disney Halloween classic!
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You’re going to want to grab a snack for this episode because we’re celebrating all things Disney Dining from Awesome Candy Apples to Zebra Domes and every tasty treat in between. In honor of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, Courtney and Emily are joined by Trisha Daab, author of Tasting the Magic from A -Z: The Best Food and Beverages at Walt Disney World. Whether you are a seasoned (pun intended) Disney foodie or a new diner in the parks there is something for everyone. Bon appetit!
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Courtney and Emily explore the life and legacy of the man behind the mouse in Walt Disney: An American Original by Bob Thomas. Thomas had the unique opportunity to write this biography with the permission and resources from the Disney family and the result was an informative, humorous, and emotional telling of Walt’s life. Your host discuss some of their favorite moments in the biography as well as their impressions of Walt from Thomas’ research. This biography is a must read for Disney fans and a staple on Courtney and Emily’s bookshelves.
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Courtney and Emily interview Kevin Perjurer, author of the upcoming book, Defunctland: Guide to the Magic Kingdom. The book is a result of Kevin’s success enlightening audiences to extinct theme park attractions with his YouTube Channel of the same name, Defunctland. Kevin discusses his fascination for extinct attractions and why it's important to reflect on the evolution of the Magic Kingdom. So if you ever wished for the return of ExtraTERRORestrial: Alien Encounter or yearned to dive 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea one more time, then Kevin’s book is definitely for you!
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Think you know everything Disney? Even the most enthusiastic Disney fans need to look up some mouscellaneous details. Courtney and Emily explore listener submitted entries from Disney Archivist, Dave Smith’s, Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia to dig a little deeper into Disney films, attractions, characters, imagineers, and so much more. This reference book is a must have for any Disney fan.
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Courtney and Emily interview Aaron Wallace, author of the Disney park guide books: A Thinking Fan’s Guide to the Magic Kingdom and A Thinking Fan’s Guide to EPCOT. The hosts and Aaron discuss his inspiration, writing process, and all things Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Disney park enthusiasts and newcomers alike will be encouraged to think a little deeper about the Walt Disney World parks and what makes them so special.
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Journey deep into the Hundred Acre Wood where Courtney and Emily go to their thoughtful spot to discuss AA Milne’s Winnie the Pooh to celebrate the theatrical release of Disney’s Christopher Robin (2018). This discussion includes the literary history of Winnie the Pooh but also its affiliation with the Walt Disney Company in films, tv, and theme parks around the world. Come learn more about this “tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff!”
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Ready for a spin off on a tale as old as time? Courtney and Emily discuss their first Disney fiction novel Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book by Jennifer Donnelly (inspired by the 2017 live action film from Walt Disney Productions). This is a story about Belle adventuring into a magical book hidden in Beast’s library during her time imprisoned at the enchanted castle. Join the hosts for a discussion on characterization, plot, and many things related to Beauty and the Beast.
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Courtney and Emily use the Art of Disney Golden Books, Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Disney Little Golden Book, and reference other titles, to look at the history, artwork, and stories of the partnership between Little Golden Books and the Walt Disney Company. Little Golden Books created a new standard for American children’s picture books and storytelling in the post war era and the Walt Disney Studios’ writers and artists were a perfect match for the medium. Take a listen down memory lane and revisit some of your childhood favorites.
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Courtney and Emily discuss their first book club book, Dream It! Do It!: My Half Century Creating Disney’s Magic Kingdoms by the late Disney Legend and Imagineering Ambassador, Marty Skylar. Marty tells readers in his own words about his Disney career as a speech writer to an Imagineer from 1955-2009. Maybe Marty isn’t someone you have heard of but if you love Disney, then you are definitely a fan of his work.
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Welcome to the first ever episode of Book of the Mouse Club! In this brief introductory episode, meet your hosts Courtney Guth and Emily McDermott. Courtney and Emily share their passion for Disney and literature and preview what's to come.
Join us on our next episode for our first literary discussion. "Dream It, Do It" by Disney Legend, Marty Sklar.
Disclaimer: Book of the Mouse Club has no affiliation with The Walt Disney Company. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and participants are theirs and theirs alone and do not represent the organizations or companies they happen to work for.