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Michael Bowling

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Disney Historian for The DIS Unplugged Podcast Network. Host of the Connecting with Walt Podcast.

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With grateful thanks to all those who defend our liberty and protect our county and their families who sacrifice to support them.

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In this episode, we ride with the Headless Horseman.

In this week’s Connecting With Walt, Michael and Tom celebrate Halloween by discussing Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and how Walt Disney helped the story become more closely associated with Halloween. shows.acast.com/connecting-wit…

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I am featured in the documentary “Walt Disney; Behind the Magic” on Peacock TV. I think you’ll enjoy it.

If you subscribe to Peacock TV to watch the Paris Olympics, you might want to watch the documentary on Peacock TV "Walt Disney: Behind the Magic."Michael is one of the featured Disney Historians. Here's the trailer.dropbox.com/scl/fi/57wn72n…



Wishing you a Happy Independence Day. I thought our pastor said something very meaningful in Mass this morning. Freedom doesn't mean we can do want we want. It means we have the freedom to do what we should.

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So many good questions ….

Did you submit a Disney Parks question for our latest Q&A show? Tune in to see if we answered you! shows.acast.com/connecting-wit…



Sameach Pesach

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This week we talk about how to tap into your creativity and imagination and connect back to Walt.

This week we have returning guest Dave Bossert back on Connecting with Walt to discuss his new book outside the Disney realm - Find Your Happy Place! shows.acast.com/connecting-wit…

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We explored Chick-a-Pin Hill this week.

This week's Connecting with Walt was a deep dive on Splash Mountain which closed at Disneyland and Walt Disney World for the upcoming Tiana's Bayou Adventure attraction! shows.acast.com/connecting-wit…

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You will definitely enjoy hearing about the innovation and creativity that went into creating the last scenes of Fantasia.

We've reached the end of our in-depth look at Fantasia on Connecting with Walt which means we made it to one of the best Disney villains of all-time! shows.acast.com/connecting-wit…

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This week we continue our exploration of Walt Disney’s Fantasia.

Break out your ballet shoes because we're discussing "Pastoral Symphony" and "Dance of the Hours" on this week's Connecting with Walt! shows.acast.com/connecting-wit…

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This week we talk about Walt, Sorcerers, and Dinosaurs.

This week's Connecting with Walt takes us back to Fantasia and we're discussing The Sorcerer's Apprentice and more! shows.acast.com/connecting-wit…

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This week on Connecting with Walt, we begin our look at the history of Walt Disney's Fantasia including a breakdown of the first couple sequences! shows.acast.com/connecting-wit…

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This week’s episode is literally ground breaking.

Ever wonder who we have to thank for Disneyland's landscaping? His name is Bill Evans and you can learn about him on this week's Connecting with Walt! shows.acast.com/connecting-wit…

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This week we talk about the man who was able to capture all of Walt’s ideas and transform it into the parks we enjoy today.

On this week's episode of Connecting with Walt, we discuss Marvin Davis, a Disney Legend you may not know but have been impacted by if you've ever been to Disneyland or Walt Disney World! shows.acast.com/connecting-wit…

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This week we talk about the versatility and talent of some of the early model makers and Imagineers.

If you've ever been blown away by the details of a miniature Disney model, listen to the history of Walt's Model Shop on this week's Connecting with Walt! shows.acast.com/connecting-wit…

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It's the middle of the week, so time to catch up with Connecting with Walt! This week's episode wraps up our conversation on Milt Kahl! shows.acast.com/connecting-wit…

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We go under the sea at EPCOT Center this week!

Connecting with Walt returns today and in our first episode of 2024, we tackle the history and what could've been with The Living Seas at EPCOT Center! shows.acast.com/connecting-wit…

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What's on your list?

Connecting with Walt is on its holiday hiatus but we left you with a massive 2.5 hour long episode discussing our favorite Disney animated, live action, and short films! You can always dig into the archives to hold you over until we're back in 2024! shows.acast.com/connecting-wit…

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Wishing you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving celebration. May you have much to give thanks for.

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