Book of the Mouse Club

Welcome Class of 2025 to Kermencement! In honor of Kermit the Frog's commencement speech at his, and your hosts' alma mater, the University of Maryland, Courtney and Emily read Kermit's book, “Before You Leap: A Frog's-Eye View of Life's Greatest Lessons.” Kermit has 70 years of wisdom to share with graduates and readers and in honor of the Muppet Anniversary, Kermit published a third edition of his book and used it to help create his commencement speech. In this episode, Courtney and Emily reminisce about their own UMD graduation, talk about Kermit's speech in tandem with the book, and pay tribute to Muppet Vision 3D . 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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde  and Goodreads Other Resources Links: Supporting PBS:https://www.pbs.org/viewers-like-me/ Muppets at the Smithsonian Institute: https://www.si.edu/spotlight/puppets-muppets-jim-henson  Next Book: The 55ers: The Pioneers Who Settled Disneyland by David Koenig

You may recognize her from social media: she loves churros, Orange Bird, and telling her followers all about Disney history in the late hours of the night. Danielle Kelly, aka the Dapper Danielle, joins Courtney and Emily to give them a tour around the Magic Kingdom in her new book “I Love Disney's Magic Kingdom 100+ Surprising Facts, Magical Quizzes, Fan-Favorite Trivia, and More about Disney's Magic Kingdom!” Danielle's guide book shares history, design details, and park tips in an accessible guide suited to new park guests and the annual pass holder alike (and fits in a Loungefly!).  In this interview, you will learn how Danielle bibbidi-bobbidi-booed her random Disney facts into a book and get a sneak peak of some extra magic and park pointers in her guide.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads Danielle Kelly: Buy your copy of “I Love Disney's Magic Kingdom” HERE Website: https://www.thedapperdanielle.com/  Instagram: @thedapperdanielle Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thedapperdanielle  Podcast: The Disney Countdown Show Podcast / Instagram @disneycountdownshow Next Book: Before You Leap: A Frog's-Eye View of Life's Greatest Lessons by Kermit the Frog

There's a girl in the castle! Courtney and Emily invite you to be our guest for a latest Fairytale Favorite episode. The tale as old as time, “Beauty and the Beast” by Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont, was the inspiration for the 1991 Walt Disney animated film. There are many differences between the 14 page fairytale and the 90 minute film, but there is beauty found within both.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Goodreads Next Book: Stay tuned to our social media!  

Hi-ho the me-ri-o! Courtney and Emily have no strings to hold them down as they celebrate the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney Animation's second motion picture, Pinocchio, by comparing the film to Carlo Collodi's original novel, “The Adventures of Pinocchio: Story of a Puppet.” Collodi's episodic adventure takes readers to the puppet show, the not so wondrous meadows, Playland, the bottom of sea…pretty much everywhere that is not school as Pinocchio learns to accept the consequences of his actions and tries to become a real boy.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Goodreads Next Book: Beauty and the Beast, by Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont  

Courtney and Emily are all in this together for this nostalgic discussion of Disney Channel and Ashley Spencer's book, “Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire.” The Disney Channel was falling behind in children's programming in the 1990s until they discovered the tween market and launch millennial defining television programs such as Lizzie McGuire, That's So Raven, Hannah Montana, High School Musical, the Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Camp Rock, and Wizards of Waverly Place. But while tweens were eagerly consuming media, music, and merchandise, a lot was happening behind the scenes. High school is a formative time in an adolescent's life and 2000-2012 were Disney Channel's high school years as the network and its stars tried to find their identity.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Goodreads Next Book: "The Adventures of Pinocchio: Story of a Puppet” by Carlo Collodi. Vanity Fair Article: “The Untold Story of Disney Channel's Rise and Fall" by Savannah Walsh

Courtney and Emily welcome back Michael Lyons to the Book of the Mouse Club to discuss his latest book, “Magic Moments: Stories, Lessons and Memories from a Twenty-Year Career at Disney.” This book is a perfect selection for the end of the year because it is about reflecting on past experiences and the lessons learned along the way. Michael talks about his two decades of experience at the Walt Disney World Resort and your hosts reflect on their magical work experiences in the park as well. Michael, Courtney, and Emily consider the lessons they've learned working in park operations and how those lessons can be applied to work and life outside of the parks. The Disney Keys and the mission to “create happiness” can be a good mindset to kick off the upcoming new year.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads 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 Michael's books are available on https://www.wordsfromlyons.com/.  Want to listen to Michael's previous appearance on the Book of the Mouse Club? Check out episode #86 about his book “Drawn to Greatness: Disney's Animation Renaissance”. Next Book: “Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire” by Ashley Spencer, available on Amazon or wherever you like to buy books!

What is one step short of crazy? Passionate. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Disney's 2004 live action film, National Treasure, Courtney and Emily welcome Aubrey and Emily from the National Treasure Hunt Podcast to the show to talk about their book “National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy.” National Treasure is an action, adventure, fictional heist rooted entirely in real history. Its unique plot, historic connections, and cast of characters are what make the film so memorable two decades later. Come discuss all things National Treasure and get ready to crack a few ciphers on your own as you read this exciting indepth look of the film.   Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads Aubrey Paris and Emily Black of the The National Treasure Hunt Podcast: Website: https://nthuntpodcast.com/  Listen to the Podcast at Apple Podcasts or wherever you stream X : @NTHuntPodcast Instagram: nthunpodcast LinkedIn: National Treasure Hunt LLC You can buy the book from their publisher Tucker Press (or visit the National Archives and buy it in the gift shop!) Next Book:  “Magic Moments: Stories, Lessons and Memories from a Twenty-Year Career at Disney.” by Michael Lyons Learn more about the Declaration of Indpendence's history and preservation from this article from the National Archives. 

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.  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads 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.  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads 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.  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads 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.   Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads 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.  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads 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.  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads 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.  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads 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. Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads 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.  Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads 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.   Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby and Goodreads Emily: Instagram @emily_mickde and Goodreads  

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! Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads 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! 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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads   Jeff DePaoli: Instagram and Twitter @JeffDePaoli 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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads 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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads 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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads 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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads Caroline: Instagram/Threads @carolaim, and CarolineAimetti.com  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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads Conor: Instagram and Twitter @ConorPerkins 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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads  

“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.” 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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads 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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads 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! Get a 30% discount on our next book, “You Must Be This Tall: A Novel by N.K. Reinert” https://bit.ly/themeparkbook Promocode: bookofthemouse  

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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads Eric: Instagram @synergylovescompany, and Twitter @EricHSynergy 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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads 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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse  Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads

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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads

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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads 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! 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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads 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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads  

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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads 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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse  Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads 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.   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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads

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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads 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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse  Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads 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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads Crystal Cestari:  Instagram and Twitter @crystalcestari 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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads Marcy Carriker Smothers: Instagram @marcycarrikersmothers and Twitter @MarcySmothers  Website: https://www.marcycarrikersmothers.com/  Books are available at Disneyland and on Amazon!

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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads

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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads Dave Bossert: Instagram and Twitter @dave_bossert Website: https://davidbossert.com/index.html  Podcast: Skull Rock Podcast Want to preorder Dave Bossert's newest project? You can reserve an author-signed copy of The House of the Future: Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto's Vision of Tomorrow at this link.  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.”  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads David: Instagram @etickettobroadway and Twitter @directfromdavid 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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse  Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads Matt: Website and Blog  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.”  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads Paul: Twitter @paul_the_cote and Instagram @bigpjamas 

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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads 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.  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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads 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.* 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 Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde , Goodreads Leeann:Twitter @lesausser and Goodreads Cosmo Article: The Everything-You-Didn't-Know Oral History of ‘The Princess Diaries'