HeyJaredConnecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Connecting with Walt is a podcast focusing on the life and creations of Walt Disney. Episodes include the history of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney movies, and more!
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D23 Expo 2026 - Day Three (opens the original)
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In this episode, Michael and special guests Suzette, Patty & Louella discuss the final day of presentations at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (D23 Expo). The group covers panels focusing on the Disney Worldbuilders documentary, Disney Grammy winners, and composer Alan Menken, plus the Disney Legends Ceremony. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
D23 Expo 2026 - Day Two (opens the original)
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In this episode, Michael and special guests Suzette, Patty & Louella discuss the second day of presentations at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (D23 Expo). The group covers panels focusing on some of the newest Disney Legends, Imagineer Joe Rohde, 65 years of Spider-Man, and the 10th anniversary of Zootopia, plus the surprise Disney Parks announcements at the Disney Experiences Showcase. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Wal
D23 Expo 2026 - Disneyland & Day One (opens the original)
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In this episode, Michael and special guests Suzette & Patty discuss D23 Day at Disneyland and their first day at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (D23 Expo), including Suzette's thoughts as a first time attendee. The trio cover panels focusing on Disney Nature, Disney music with Michael Giacchino, and 125 years of Walt Disney, plus the always exciting Disney Entertainment Showcase. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Tw
REWIND: Dreamfinder & Figment (opens the original)
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With the recent news from the D23 Expo about fan favorites Dreamfinder and Figment returning to Walt Disney World, we thought it might be fun to take a look back at last year's shows about the History of EPCOT's Journey Into Imagination Pavilion. This podcast has all three history segments merged together, so you now have the entire Journey Into Imagination story all in one place. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitt
Summer Magic: Walt Disney's Love Letter to Family, Community, and Home (opens the original)
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In this episode, Michael and Tom delve into the making of Walt Disney's 1963 classic Summer Magic starring Hayley Mills and Burl Ives, including a look at the book that inspired it. Links: Michael’s Disneyland History Segments Important DIS links and more information! Connecting with Walt on Twitter Dreams Unlimited Travel Sources: Books: The Disney Films by Leonard Maltin Walt Disney and Live Action by John G. West Websites/Articles: The Pink of Perfection: Walt Disney's Summer Magic Summer Mag
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