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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!  

Last fall saw the release of a massive new autobiography from legendary Disney Imagineer Bob Weis, who ultimately led Walt Disney Imagineering as its president toward the end of his career with the company. Dream Chasing: My Four Decades of Success and Failure with Walt Disney Imagineering recounts Bob's amazing time with Disney Imagineering, working on new theme parks like the Disney-MGM Studios and Tokyo DisneySea to conceptualizing projects that never materialized. It's a wonderful look at not only one person's career, but also the major endeavors that they contributed to. Joining host Brett Nachman to review this title are Emily McDermott and Courtney Guth from the Book the Mouse Club podcast.  Be sure to check out the Book of the Mouse Club podcast on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts. Their email is bookofthemouseclub@gmail.com Also make sure you follow Book of the Mouse Club on Instagram (@bookofthemouse), along with each of the hosts: Courtney (@greatguthsby) and Emily (@emily_mickde). Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com  New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

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  

Episode 19 - Part 2Part 2 of our exclusive 'All new Mickey Mouse Club' reunion! We're back with Jennifer McGill, Dale Godboldo, Chasen Hampton, and the return of Tony Lucca for Part 2 of our epic Mickey Mouse Club reunion! This time, we're diving even deeper into their unforgettable MMC memories, sharingnever-before-heard stories, and uncovering their unique connections to the members of *NSYNC.But that's not all—where are the Mousketeers now? From music and acting to business and giving back, these incredible artists are making waves in ways you won't believe! Get ready for laughs, nostalgia, and some jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes moments from the Mouse Club days.Don't miss this exciting continuation—press play now!Follow *NSYNC UK Space Cowboys:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram/nsync_ukspacecowboys/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@nsync_ukspacecowboys/⁠X: @ukspacecowboysThank you for listening, we really hope that you enjoyed it.If you did, please leave us a review x

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!

Emily McDermott, co-host of the Book of the Mouse Club podcast joins me to talk about her Disney fandom, working in the Disney College program, volunteering at the National Archives, and her podcast. This was a great and wide-ranging episode that I enjoyed very much. Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/lzB7cOSTpHw?si=BwUzQ5xhLo9B197D. You can engage with Emily on social media @BookOfTheMouse. I hope you enjoy! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org.  The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, is available on Kindle Vella at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CLKW7KB1⁠.  You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org.  Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!  

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  

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  

It's book review time on this episode of Notably Disney as host Brett Nachman welcomes back some favorite fellow podcasters who have participated on many past episodes of the show. It's Courtney Guth and Emily McDermott of the Book of the Mouse Club podcast that spotlights Disney books and books that have connections to Disney stories. On this episode, Brett, Courtney, and Emily discuss a recent autobiography published by Disney Editions: Walt's Apprentice: Keeping the Disney Dream Alive. It's from former Walt Disney Attractions chairman Dick Nunis, who worked for the company for 44 years and oversaw much of what we have come to adore at the Disney theme parks. For more fun with Emily, Courtney, and Brett, check out their collective review of Not Just a Walk in the Park: My Worldwide Disney Resorts Career by Jim Cora and Jeff Kurtti on the Book of the Mouse Club podcast! Be sure to check out the Book of the Mouse Club podcast on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts. Their email is bookofthemouseclub@gmail.com and the podcast website is https://bookofthemouseclub.libsyn.com/ Also make sure you follow Book of the Mouse Club on Twitter, as well as each of the hosts on Instagram: Courtney (@greatguthsby) and Emily (@emily_mickde). You can also follow Emily (@emily_mickde) and Courtney (@Courtney_Guth) on Twitter. Feel free to follow Brett on Twitter (@bnachmanreports), subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.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  

READ BANNED BOOKS + WATCH DISNEY MOVIES! Eric catches up with Courtney Guth and Emily McDermott from the Book of the Mouse Club Podcast (https://bookofthemouseclub.libsyn.com/). Together they shine a light on Disney movies and intellectual property based on books that have been banned and challenged. With a history of great storytelling, Disney has adapted many great stories into movies. However, From Classics like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to Award winners like A Wrinkle in Time, some of these stories have rubbed some readers the wrong way. Join in on this dive into the list of Banned and Challenged books adapted by Disney! Links to books mentioned in the show: (contains affiliate links) Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain: https://amzn.to/3I7Ueci Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain: https://amzn.to/3PVwwSn James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl: https://amzn.to/3hUvolq A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle: https://amzn.to/3PVKLqv Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers: https://amzn.to/3WD6Dt2 Bridge to Terebithia by Katherine Patterson: https://amzn.to/3hW7O83 Thanks for listening to Synergy Loves Company: How Disney Connects to Everything. https://www.synergylovescompany.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@synergylovescompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricHSynergy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synergylovescompany Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/synergylovescompany/

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  

In honor of Epcot's 40th anniversary, Book of the Mouse Club hosts Emily McDermott and Courtney Guth join host Brett Nachman on Notably Disney to discuss the park's four-decade history, including fun memories and experiences during their past visits. Along the way they share what makes the park unique and worth coming back to again and again. Be sure to check out the Book of the Mouse Club podcast on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts. Their email is bookofthemouseclub@gmail.com and the podcast website is https://bookofthemouseclub.libsyn.com/ Also make sure you follow Book of the Mouse Club on Twitter, as well as each of the hosts on Instagram: Courtney (@greatguthsby) and Emily (@emily_mickde). You can also follow Emily (@emily_mickde) and Courtney (@Courtney_Guth) on Twitter. Feel free to follow Brett on Twitter (@bnachmanreports), subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com

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!

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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 

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