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By Michael - December 18th, 2025 Herb Ryman and Eddie Sotto at Walt Disney Imagineering, 1988
It was with both great shock and intense sadness that I learned today of the passing of design great Eddie Sotto. Eddie was a former Imagineer who, after leaving Disney in 1999, headed his own series of design studios and worked on projects for […]
By Michael - May 1st, 2025
We’re back with a new episode! This time around we’re turning back the clock fifty years to the opening of the expanded Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. We take deep dives into the major new attractions which debuted in 1975 – Space Mountain, the WEDWay PeopleMover, and the Carousel of Progress. We […]
By Michael - January 19th, 2025 Fire-breathing dragons rampage through the wilds of Walt Disney World. (Photo: Scott Girard)
Long-time listeners to the podcast might remember a really wonderful two–part interview we did several years ago with horticulturalist and Disney landscaper Scott Girard. During our talk, Scott mentioned how, back when Walt Disney World was being originally landscaped, topiaries were […]
By Michael - June 18th, 2024
To honor the recent passing of Disney Legend Richard Sherman, this special episode of the Radio Hour is a tribute to the iconic and unforgettable Sherman Brothers. We’ll take a look at some of their lesser-known work, from their time before Disney to projects such as Tinpanorama and Summer Magic, to, yes, even SMASH […]
By Michael - May 21st, 2024
Ahoy! We continue our nautical theme on the Radio Hour with the return of former Imagineering and Disney Development Company exec Bob Holland! Bob joins us to talk about the early days of the Disney Cruise Line, from the shipyards of Italy to Castaway Cay. Set sail for new magic – it’s the Progress […]
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The Progress City Primer
 From the Progress City archives comes this collection of 33 tall tales and true from Disney history. Available in paperback, hardback, and ebook formats.
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