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    • Mar 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    PI-068: A Postcard from Walt Disney World's Pirates of the Caribbean | Postcard Inspirations Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 3:31


    There's something about Disney postcards that makes them extra special. Maybe it's the nostalgia they carry or the way they instantly take you back to a favorite moment in the parks. This one, featuring Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World, is a perfect example. It captures the spirit of one of Disney's most legendary attractions—adventure, treasure, and of course, a little pirate mischief. Podcast Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/a-postcard-from-walt-disney-worlds-pirates-of-the-caribbean/  

    PI-067: A Postcard from Captiva Island: South Seas Plantation | Postcard Inspirations Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 3:11


    There's something truly magical about vintage postcards—the way they capture a place and moment in time, freezing it forever on a small rectangle of paper. This postcard from the South Seas Plantation on Captiva Island, Florida, does just that, offering a glimpse into a serene tropical getaway that has long been a favorite destination for those seeking relaxation by the sea. Podcast Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/south-seas-plantation-a-postcard-from-captiva-island/  

    PI-066: The Amazing Disney Monorail System

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 7:19


    The monorail was constructed as an attraction for Tomorrowland at the original Disneyland theme park. It was intended to be a ride attraction at first, as an example of what transportation in the future would look like. Later, it became an actual method of transportation in the park. There is now a monorail in every Disney park. This is the story of the Disney Monorail System. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/the-amazing-disney-monorail-system/ 

    PI-065: Tommy Cole: The Mickey Mouse Club #16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 7:22


    Tommy Cole is a former Mouseketeer on the show for all three of its original seasons. A singer, musician, and actor, he had to work on his dancing skills, which paid off by getting him promoted to the Red Team halfway through the show's first season. He later became a makeup artist, a dad, and a husband. This is his story. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/tommy-cole-the-mickey-mouse-club-15/     

    PI-064: Lynn Ready: The Mickey Mouse Club #15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 7:23


    Lynn Ready was a third-season replacement Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club. He was the only cast member whose family was not already living in California when he was hired to be on the show. While he did not get many opportunities to perform on the show, he did get a few notable ones. This is his story. https://postcardinspirations.com    

    PI-063: Lonnie Burr: The Mickey Mouse Club #14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 7:35


    Lonnie Burr was one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club. With a contract with the Disney Company, Lonnie was on all three seasons of the show. After the show, he went on to have several successful careers being a performer, author, poet, and choreographer. This is his incredibly fascinating showbiz story. https://postcardinspirations.com

    PI-062: Don Agrati: The Mickey Mouse Club #13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 7:23


    Don Agrati was a third-season replacement cast member on The Mickey Mouse Club. Unlike other cast members, who stayed with the Disney company after leaving the show (at least for a while), Don immediately jumped into other acting projects and is best known for an eleven-year stint on the TV show, My Three Sons. This is Don's unique story. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/don-agrati-the-mickey-mouse-club/ 

    PI-061: Cheryl Holdridge: The Mickey Mouse Club #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 7:49


    Cheryl Holdridge was a Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club, beginning with the second season and working on it on the third season, as well. She was put on the Red Team, but not used much in solos on the show. She married three times, with her first marriage giving her the title of Countess, and was widowed twice. A talented dancer and actress, she had an active acting career until her first marriage. This is her unique life story… Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/cheryl-holdridge-the-mickey-mouse-club-12/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale #PostcardInspirations #Disney #DisneyHistory

    PI-060: Bonnie Lynn Fields: The Mickey Mouse Club #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 7:25


    Bonnie Lynn Fields was a third-season replacement Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club. While she did not get much of an opportunity to be featured on the show, the few times she did allow her natural talent and gentle personality to shine. This is her story… Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/bonnie-lynn-fields-the-mickey-mouse-club/  Podcast Show Notes https://postcardinspirations.com/sharon-baird-the-mickey-mouse-club-8/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale #PostcardInspirations #Disney #DisneyHistory

    PI-059: Roy Williams: The Mickey Mouse Club #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 8:12


    Roy Williams was a Disney animator and story idea guy who specialized in gags and pranks. He was also a skilled sketch artist and often made live appearances at Disney events and at Disneyland to draw for guests. Though not an actor, Walt Disney himself decided Roy should be an “adult Mouseketeer” on The Mickey Mouse Club, where he would be called the Big Mooseketeer. This is his story. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/roy-williams-the-mickey-mouse-club/ Podcast Show Notes https://postcardinspirations.com/sharon-baird-the-mickey-mouse-club-8/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale #PostcardInspirations #Disney #DisneyHistory

    PI-058: Jimmie Dodd: The Mickey Mouse Club #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 8:11


    James Dodd was the host of The Mickey Mouse Club TV show and also wrote the show's famous theme song. The son of a music store owner and a stenographer, he became interested in music at a young age and pursued a career in music and acting. This is the story of his life, his career, and how he came to be the host of one of the most famous children's TV shows of all time. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/jimmie-dodd-the-mickey-mouse-club-9/  Podcast Show Notes https://postcardinspirations.com/sharon-baird-the-mickey-mouse-club-8/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale #PostcardInspirations #Disney #DisneyHistory

    PI-057: Sharon Baird: The Mickey Mouse Club #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 7:37


    Sharon Baird was one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club. She was an experienced performer with professional credits to her name before being cast on the show when she was eleven years old. She also had a full and intriguing career in children's TV after The Mickey Mouse Club ended. This is her story… Podcast Show Notes https://postcardinspirations.com/sharon-baird-the-mickey-mouse-club-8/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale #PostcardInspirations #Disney #DisneyHistory

    PI-056: Doreen Tracey: The Mickey Mouse Club #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 7:30


    Doreen Tracey was a Mouseketeer on the original Mickey Mouse Club TV show. She appeared on all three seasons of the original show. She went on to have a brief career in TV guest spots on other shows, and as the lead singer of a band that toured American military bases in Vietnam. She did some other interesting and even eyebrow-raising things after her time as a Mouseketeer, too. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/doreen-tracey-the-mickey-mouse-club/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale #PostcardInspirations #Disney #DisneyHistory

    PI-055: Karen Pendleton: The Mickey Mouse Club #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 7:04


    Karen Pendleton was one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club. She stayed with the show for its entire time on TV, then quit acting after that. In fact, she went on to lead a pretty normal life, though she was always fond of her Mickey Mouse Club years, and always willing to attend reunions. This is her story… Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/karen-pendleton-the-mickey-mouse-club/    Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway   Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale   #PostcardInspirations #Disney #DisneyHistory

    PI-054: Cubby O'Brien: The Mickey Mouse Club #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 7:18


    Cubby O'Brien is one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club and is one of the best-known of the male Mouseketeers to this day. In addition to being an actor, dancer, and singer on the show, Cubby is a drummer, and this has been his primary career for most of his life. This is Cubby's interesting story. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/cubby-obrien-the-mickey-mouse-club/    Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway   Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale   #PostcardInspirations #Disney #DisneyHistory

    PI-053: Darlene Gillespie: The Mickey Mouse Club #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 10:32


    Darlene Gillespie is one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club. The most popular cast member in the first season, her popularity was usurped by Annette Funicello in the second season and thereafter. Darlene enjoyed a career in medicine, before becoming a petty criminal, and even did some jail time, before retiring to a respectable life. This is her intriguing tale. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/darlene-gillespie-the-mickey-mouse-club-4/    Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway   Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale   #PostcardInspirations #Disney #DisneyHistory

    PI-052: Annette Funicello: The Mickey Mouse Club #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 7:56


    Annette Funicello is perhaps the best known of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club TV show. In addition to being a Mouseketeer and appearing in guest spots in several Disney movies and TV shows, she also had a career as a singer, and as the popular star of a series of beach movies in the 1960s. This is Annette's intriguing stardom story… Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/annette-funicello-the-mickey-mouse-club/    Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway   Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale   #PostcardInspirations #Disney #DisneyHistory

    PI-051: Bobby Burgess: The Mickey Mouse Club #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 7:56


    Bobby Burgess was one of the original Mouseketeers on the original Mickey Mouse Club TV show that aired in the mid to late 1950s. Bobby was a natural performer from a young age, loving to dance and beginning lessons as a toddler. By the time he was cast on The Mickey Mouse Club, he'd already appeared on about seventy-five TV shows. This is his story. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/bobby-burgess-the-mickey-mouse-club-2/    Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway   Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale   #PostcardInspirations #Disney #DisneyHistory

    PI-050: Hal Adelquist: The Mickey Mouse Club #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 7:52


    Hal Adelquist is known for being instrumental in bringing the Mickey Mouse Club TV show to the air and making it a success during its first season. He worked for the Disney Company for decades prior to that, and was involved in departments ranging from Animation to Personnel. A falling out with Walt ended his career in show business. This is his story. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/hal-adelquist-the-mickey-mouse-club/    Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway   Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast   Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale   #PostcardInspirations #DisneyWorld #FortWilderness

    PI-049: Disney's Fort Wilderness: A History and Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 7:47


    The Fort Wilderness Resort at Walt Disney World in Florida is part of the Walt Disney park, but allows guests who want a more rustic experience to go camping on the property. The family has always enjoyed the cabins and camping sites where you can park RVs or pitch tents. If you want to enjoy a magical Walt Disney World vacation while also enjoying the great outdoors in sunny Florida, this is what you need to know. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/disneys-fort-wilderness/    Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway   Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale #PostcardInspirations #DisneyWorld #FortWilderness

    PI-048: The Friendship Between Walter Knott and Walt Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 7:42


    Walter Knott created Knott's Berry Farm, and Walt Disney created Disneyland. Both parks were near each other, but instead of competing, the two Walters became good friends. In fact, they were friends long before Disneyland was built. This is the story of their friendship. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/the-friendship-between-walter-knott-and-walt-disney/   Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway   Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale #PostcardInspirations #AmusementPark #KnottsBerryFarm

    PI-047: The History of Knott's Berry Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 7:54


    Knott's Berry Farm is a popular theme park in Buena Park, California. It is currently owned by the Cedar Fair company. The park sits on fifty-seven acres of land, features forty rides, attracts around four million visitors each year, and is the twelfth most visited theme park in North America. Needless to say, Knott's Berry Farm is a popular place. The park originated with Walter Knott's berry farm in Orange County, California. Born in 1889, Walter Knott and his wife Cordelia were berry farmers. They sold not only berries, but berry preserves and berry pies from a roadside stand near their farm beside State Road 39, which was close to the town of Buena Park. Here's how it became a beloved theme park attraction. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/the-history-of-knotts-berry-farm/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale #PostcardInspirations #AmusementPark #KnottsBerryFarm

    PI-046: Claude K. Bell and Cabazon Dinosaurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 7:44


    Claude K. Bell was a sculptor at Knott's Berry Farm in California who had a love of dinosaurs. So, he built several large dinosaur sculptures on land that he owned in the southern California desert, and turned it into a park called Cabazon Dinosaurs. This is the story of Claude and the park. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/claude-k-bell-and-cabazon-dinosaurs/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale #PostcardInspirations #Disney #Figment

    PI-045: Journey into Imagination with Figment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 8:07


    Journey into Imagination with Figment is the third iteration of a ride about imagination that is located at EPCO at Walt Disney World in Florida. The current iteration is a mixture of the best features of the first two iterations. It focuses on the importance of a free imagination and features a dragon mascot named Figment. This is the ride's interesting story. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/journey-into-imagination-with-figment/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale #PostcardInspirations #Disney #Figment

    PI-044: The History of Club 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 7:47


    Club 33 is an exclusive club located in the New Orleans Square part of Disneyland in California. Conceived by Walt Disney himself as a place to host dignitaries, celebrities, and family members for Disney executives. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/the-history-of-club-33/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast  Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale  #PostcardInspirations #Disney #Club33

    PI-043: John Lounsbery: Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 7:57


    John Lounsbery was one of the famous Nine Old Men of the Walt Disney Company. He was a prolific and talented animator, and his hand touched most of the early work of the company. Art teachers noticed his talent early, and one of them sent him to interview with the Walt Disney Company—an interview that would change John’s life for the better. This is John Lounsbery’s story… Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/john-lounsbery-disney-inspirations/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast  Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale  #PostcardInspirations #JohnLounsbery #Disney

    PI-042: Les Clark: Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 7:29


    Les Clark was one of the longest-serving animators at the Walt Disney Company and the first of the famous "Nine Old Men" animators of the early days of the company. He started out literally being discovered by Walt himself when he was working in an ice cream shop in high school. This is his story of making his way up in the company. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/les-clark-disney-inspirations/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast  Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale  #PostcardInspirations #LesClark #Disney

    PI-041: Eric Larson: Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 7:32


    Eric Larson was a Disney animator and later became a Disney Legend. Yet, Eric did not want to work at the Disney Company in the beginning. He ended up there by chance, wanted to quit, was talked into staying, and became the company’s longest-serving employee at the time of his retirement. This is Eric’s intriguing story from reluctant employee to beloved Disney treasure. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/eric-larson-disney-inspirations  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast  Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale  #PostcardInspirations #EricLarson #Disney

    PI-040: Alice Davis: Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 8:10


    Alice Davis was born to be an artist—and she’d go on to become an iconic designer for much of Disney’s wardrobe. Learn about her life and accomplishments here. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/alice-davis-disney-inspirations-2/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast  Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale  #PostcardInspirations #AliceDavis #Disneyland

    PI-039: Disney’s First-Ever Park Guest: Dave MacPherson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 6:59


    Who was the first person to buy a ticket to a Disney theme park? The answer to that interesting question is a twenty-two year old man named Dave MacPherson. This college student had one simple goal on Disneyland’s opening day to the general public on July 18, 1955, to be first in line. This is his story. Podcast Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/disneys-first-ever-park-guest-dave-macpherson/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast  Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale  #PostcardInspirations #DaveMacPherson #Disneyland

    PI-038: Betty Taylor: Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 7:34


    Performing was Betty Taylor’s passion. She had a long, wonderful career on stage at Disneyland—and you can learn all about it here! Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/betty-taylor-disney-inspirations/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast  Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale  #PostcardInspirations #BettyTaylor #Disneyland

    PI-037: Milt Kahl: Walt Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 7:55


    Today on the Postcard Inspirations Podcast we’ll be talking about the artist Milt Kahl. He was a born artist and a perfectionist who went on to become one of the most transformative figures of the Disney empire. Sit back and relax and let’s dive into his story so that we can be inspired by his talents and accomplishments… Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/milt-kahl-disney-inspirations/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast  Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale  #PostcardInspirations #DisneyLand #DisneyInspirations

    PI-036: Wolfgang Reitherman: Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 7:52


    Today on the Postcard Inspirations Podcast, we’re focusing on Wolfgang Reitherman… He distinguished himself in so many ways during his time as a Disney animator. Listen on to learn more about his inspiring life story… Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/wolfgang-reitherman-disney-inspirations/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast  Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale  #PostcardInspirations #DisneyLand #DisneyInspirations

    PI-035: Pirates of the Caribbean Ride History

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 7:36


    Of all the rides at Disneyland, Pirates of the Caribbean is among the most famous. Let me show you this ride’s unique history so you can see why. Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/pirates-of-the-caribbean-ride-history  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast  Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale  #PostcardInspirations #DisneyLand #Tomorrowland

    PI-034: Walt Disney’s Tomorrowland: A Journey Through History

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 8:23


    Join me today as we chronicle the rise and fall of various attractions at Disneyland’s Tomorrowland. You probably know Tomorrowland as one of the themed lands at Disney theme parks, home to famous rides such as Space Mountain. But if you’re like me, you probably aren’t as familiar with the history of Tomorrowland. One of the five original themed lands at Disneyland, Tomorrowland first opened in July 1955. It was the last land to be completed, and some of its exhibits were not even finished when the theme park opened. It boasts a variety of attractions that were updated as the years went on in order to maintain a futuristic atmosphere...     Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/walt-disneys-tomorrowland-a-journey-through-history/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/ Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/ #PostcardInspirations #DisneyLand #Tomorrowland

    PI-033: Herb Ryman: Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 8:01


    Herb Ryman was an artist for the Disney Company, as well as an artist with other movie studios, and a talented independent artist. His lengthy career includes design work on some of the most popular movies of Hollywood's Golden Age, as well as being a sought after artist for private collectors. This is his interesting story. Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/herb-ryman-disney-inspirations Free Disney Postcard Giveaway https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/ Disney Postcards for Sale https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PostcardInspirations  #PostcardInspirations #Disney #DisneyInspirations

    PI-032: Bill Evans: Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 7:30


    Bill Evans was a landscape designer and architect at the Disney theme parks for more than forty years. Even after retirement, he offered his freelance services to the company. Every Disney park in the world has at least some of his work in it. This is the story of this remarkable and talented man who is so admired. Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/bill-evans-walt-disney-inspirations  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/ Disney Postcards for Sale https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PostcardInspirations  #PostcardInspirations #XAtencio #DisneyInspirations

    PI-031: X Atencio: Walt Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 7:19


    X Atencio was an animator, stop motion designer and Imagineer for the Walt Disney Company. In fact, he was hired by the company at age 18, while still an art school student, and made his entire career with the company. He eventually became a Disney Legend. Here is his intriguing and unique story. Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/x-atencio-walt-disney-inspirations  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/ Disney Postcards for Sale https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PostcardInspirations  #PostcardInspirations #XAtencio #DisneyInspirations

    PI-030: Joe Fowler: Walt Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 7:33


    From Navy admiral to Disney magic, Joe Fowler’s story is a fascinating story of creativity and hard work. Listen on to see how he brought Disneyland to life. Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/joe-fowler-the-man-behind-disneyland-magic/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/ Disney Postcards for Sale https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PostcardInspirations  #PostcardInspirations #JoeFowler #DisneyInspirations

    PI-029: Dick Van Dyke: Walt Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 7:47


    Dick Van Dyke didn’t have many Disney roles—but his biggest was among the most iconic movies ever made. Learn more about his life here! Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/dick-van-dyke-walt-disney-inspirations/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/ Disney Postcards for Sale https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PostcardInspirations  Send Me a Postcard https://postcardinspirations.com/mail/ #PostcardInspirations #DickVanDyke #WaltDisney

    PI-028: Jimmy MacDonald: Walt Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 7:17


    You may not have heard of Jimmy MacDonald, but you’ve certainly heard his voice and the sound effects he created. Learn more about his rich Disney career here! Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/jimmy-macdonald-walt-disney-inspirations/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/ Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postcard_inspirations/ #PostcardInspirations #Disney #WaltDisneyInspirations

    PT-027: Ward Kimball: Walt Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 8:29


    Ward Kimball stands as one of the most prominent figures to emerge from Disney history. Today, you can learn all about the many passions that inspired him… Right Here on the Postcard Inspirations Podcast! Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/ward-kimball-walt-disney-inspirations/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/ Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postcard_inspirations/ #WaltDisneyInspirations #PostcardInspirations #Animators

    PI-026: Frank Thomas: Walt Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 7:58


    Animator Frank Thomas made movie magic in close to twenty Walt Disney Studios animated films. In today’s episode, I’ll talk about his legacy and his most influential life story! Show Notes: https://postcardinspirations.com/frank-thomas-walt-disney-inspirations/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway Subscribe to the Podcast: https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/ Disney Postcards for Sale: https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postcard_inspirations/ #WaltDisneyInspirations #PostcardInspirations #Animators

    PI-025: Ollie Johnston: Walt Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 8:19


    He was an early and influential animator at the Disney Company and worked on the company’s animated movies from the very first full-length one. He is remembered by the company today in several different and special ways. Here is his amazing story. It is one you are sure to love. Show Notes https://postcardinspirations.com/walt-disney-inspirations-ollie-johnston/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/  Disney Postcards for Sale https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/  Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/postcard_inspirations/  #Animators #Disneyland #PostcardInspiration

    PI-024: Walt Disney’s Fantasyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 8:01


    The Disney parks all over the world each have a Fantasyland. It is a magical land that features attractions based on beloved Disney characters both old and modern. Walt himself loved it best of all the lands at his first Disneyland park. Here is its interesting, creative story. Show Notes https://postcardinspirations.com/walt-disneys-fantasyland/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/  Disney Postcards for Sale https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/  Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/postcard_inspirations/  #Fantasyland #Disneyland #PostcardInspiration

    PI-023: Walt Disney’s Frontierland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 8:07


    Frontierland is one of the themed lands one will find at any Disney park. While the various versions of Frontierland are mostly the same, each park has its own unique differences to their Frontierland areas. This is the story of Frontierland and its various versions at the different Disney theme parks around the world. Show Notes https://postcardinspirations.com/walt-disneys-frontierland/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/  Disney Postcards for Sale https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/  Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/postcard_inspirations/  #Frontierland #Disneyland #PostcardInspiration

    PI-022: Marc Davis: Walt Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 8:25


    He is one of the best-known of the animators at the Disney Company. In fact, he is one of the company’s original panel of respected animators that were depended upon to make the early Disney cartoon movies magical. He also had an important hand in designing many of the characters on the iconic Disney theme park rides. Listen on to hear his story. Show Notes https://postcardinspirations.com/walt-disney-inspirations-marc-davis/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/  Disney Postcards for Sale https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/  Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/postcard_inspirations/  #MarcDavis #DisneyAnimators #PostcardInspiration

    PI-021: Jim Henson: Walt Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 7:20


    Who doesn’t love Jim Henson… along with his well-known Muppet characters?  Here is Jim’s story, and how he became such an important part of the history of the Disney Company. Show Notes https://postcardinspirations.com/walt-disney-inspiration-jim-henson/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/  Disney Postcards for Sale https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/  Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/postcard_inspirations/  #JimHenson #Muppets #PostcardInspiration

    PI-020: Vesey Walker: Walt Disney Inspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 7:51


    I enjoy collecting postcards that feature Adventureland… it’s one of the several themed lands at all Disney theme parks around the world. Original to the first park, Disneyland in California, this land is a fixture at every new park, and each park puts its own unique spin on it. Follow along as we travel to the land of Adventures. Show Notes https://postcardinspirations.com/walt-disney-inspirations-vesey-walker/ Free Disney Postcard Giveaway https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/  Disney Postcards for Sale https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/  Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/postcard_inspirations/  #Adventureland #Disneyland #PostcardInspiration

    PI-019: Walt Disney’s Adventureland

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 8:15


    I enjoy collecting postcards that feature Adventureland… it’s one of the several themed lands at all Disney theme parks around the world. Original to the first park, Disneyland in California, this land is a fixture at every new park, and each park puts its own unique spin on it. Follow along as we travel to the land of Adventures. Show Notes https://postcardinspirations.com/walt-disneys-adventureland Free Disney Postcard Giveaway https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/  Disney Postcards for Sale https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/  Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/postcard_inspirations/  #Adventureland #Disneyland #PostcardInspiration

    PI-018: Walt Disney’s: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 8:01


    Disney has a new set of Galaxy’s Edge postcards that are so cool… this new themed land is located at both the California Disneyland Park and the Walt Disney World Park in Florida. It is meant to be a fully immersive Star Wars experience for visitors and it’s continuing to expand with new rides. If you love Star Wars, you will not want to miss it. Listen on as we explore the outer reaches of the Galaxy’s Edge. Show Notes https://postcardinspirations.com/star-wars-galaxys-edge/  Free Disney Postcard Giveaway https://postcardinspirations.com/postcard-giveaway  Subscribe to the Podcast https://postcardinspirations.com/podcast/  Disney Postcards for Sale https://postcardinspirations.com/postcards-for-sale/  Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/postcard_inspirations/  #StarWars #GalaxysEdge #WaltDisney

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