The Model Shop: Imagineering and Disney History

Jul 13 2024 62 ep. 9 mins 1
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Welcome to The Model Shop! My name is Fio, and I'll be your guide as we make our way through Disney history, the past of Walt Disney Imagineering, and the creation of Disneyland. We'll learn about legendary imagineers, experience extinct attractions, and always be on the look out for some pixie dust along the way!

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Edward Meck: Disneyland's Advocate

Jul 13 2024 7 mins  
Learn about the publicist who first shared Disneyland with the press and the people! Today's Pixie Dust: Christmas-themed "it's a small world" The Little Duck D100 Advert

Peter Ellenshaw: Setting Disney's Scene

Jun 30 2024 6 mins  
Listen to a classic Disney story set in London – and it's not Mary Poppins!

Julie Reihm Casatello: Disneyland Ambassador

May 04 2024 8 mins  
Learn all about the history of the Disneyland Ambassador program - and about the first-ever Ambassador -- in this episode of the Model Shop Podcast!

Disneyland Happy Place Escape: Critter Country

Apr 20 2024 10 mins  
Feeling stressed? Join me for a relaxing tour of Critter Country! Take in the sights of the Rivers of America, grab a quick bite to eat, and meet some old pals!

Reníe Conley: Costuming Disney's Stars

Apr 06 2024 8 mins  
Learn all about Disney's go-to costumer for its VIPs... the cast members! Today's Pixie Dust: https://d23.com/whats-in-a-name-renie-conley-costumer-to-the-stars-part-one/

Randy Bright: The Disney Legacy

Mar 29 2024 8 mins  
Today we'll meet one of the most impactful and inspiring Imagineers of all time and learn about how he upheld Walt Disney's legacy in all that he did.

George Bruns: Disney's Magic Musician

Mar 13 2024 9 mins  
Learn all about the composer and arranger behind countless movie (and theme park) soundtracks!

The Machine Shop Part 3

Mar 12 2024 7 mins  
Join me as we finish up our in-depth exploration of the MAPO mega-window with a trip in the Imagination Time Machine!

Toontown Happy Place Escape

Feb 12 2024 13 mins  
Join me for a relaxing stroll through Mickey's Toontown and rediscover some childhood excitement!

The Machine Shop Part 2

Jan 29 2024 7 mins  
Let's continue our fascinating exploration of MAPO and the Machine Shop in this episode of the Model Shop Podcast!