Every week, Disneyland regulars Andy and Jenna discuss all things Disneyland. Plus, Disney movies, Star Wars, Other Disney-related stuff, and life in Southern California.
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Book of the Mouse Club is an Unofficial Disney podcast that explores books about Disney, its history, films, theme parks and more. Join us for discussions about books, interviews with authors and broader topics that relate to the literary realm of Disney. Disclaimer: Book of the Mouse Club has no affiliation with The Walt Disney Company. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and participants are theirs and theirs alone and do not represent the organizations or companies they happen to wo ...
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#105: Adventureland Attraction Summer Series - “Skipper Stories: True Tales from Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise” by David John Marley ft. Guest Reader Allie Ring of the DCOMmentaries Podcast
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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 …
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#104: Adventureland Attraction Summer Series - Author Interview “Before the Birds Sang Words” by Ken Bruce
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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 o…
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#103: Adventureland Attraction Summer Series - “The Swiss Family Robinson” by Johann David Wyss
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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…
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#102: Author Interview - “Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort that Never Was” by Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer
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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 boo…
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#101: “The Hundred and One Dalmatians” by Dodie Smith
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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 @gre…
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#100: The Book of the Mouse Club 100th Episode Celebration!
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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 anecd…
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#99: Author Interview - “The Miles Mitchell Mysteries: A Private Eye At A Magical Place” by Aaron Forringer
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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…
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#98: “The Art of Wish” by Stephen Rebello and Kimmer Baughman
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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 ar…
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#97: "How the Villains Ruined Christmas" by Serena Valentino
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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 wit…
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#96: “Honey I Blew Up the Kid” A Junior Novelization by B.B. Hiller and ft. Guest Reader Jeff DePaoli of Dizney Coast To Coast
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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 wa…
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#95: Author Interview - “The Enchanted Disney: Stories of Walt, Hollywood, and Live-Action Film” by Spencer Wright (Host of Walt’s Oasis)
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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 …
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#94: “Not Just a Walk in the Park: My Worldwide Disney Resorts Career” by James B. Cora with Jeff Kurrti ft. Guest Reader Brett Nachman of Notably Disney
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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 Caree…
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#93: British Invasion Summer Series - “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens ft. Dr. Doug Kern & Dr. Paul Cote
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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 belove…
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#92: British Invasion Summer Series - “Alice in Wonderland” & “Alice Through the Looking Glass” by Lewis Carrol ft. Caroline Aimetti of the Poor Unfortunate Podcast
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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 o…
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#91: British Invasion Summer Series - “The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame ft. Conor Perkins of the Poor Unfortunate Podcast
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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 Adve…
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#90: British Invasion Summer Series - “Peter Pan” by J.M. Barrie ft. Guest Reader Leeann Sausser
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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…
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#89: Author Interview - “You Must Be This Tall” by N.K. Reinert
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“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 t…
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#88: “Runaway Heart” by Clare Richmond - A Harlequin American Romance Novel set at Walt Disney World
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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 Barba…
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#87: “Tuck Everlasting” by Natalie Babbitt featuring Guest Reader Eric of Synergy Loves Company Podcast
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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 child…
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#86: Author Interview - “Drawn to Greatness: Disney’s Animation Renaissance” by Michael Lyons of DIS-Order and From Pencils to Pixels The Animation Celebration Podcast
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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 favo…
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#85: “The Art of Disney Strange World” by Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones and Kalikolehua Hurley
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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 tha…
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#84: “Long Live the Pumpkin Queen” by Shea Ernshaw (a sequel to Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas)
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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 lef…
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#83: Author Interview - “Cautionary Tales: A Collection of Scary Stories Starring Favorite Disney Villains” by Ridley Pearson
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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 Villai…
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#82: Author Interview - “100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime: Magical Experiences from Around the World” by Marcy Carriker Smothers
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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 o…
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#81: “Hocus Pocus & the All New Sequel” by A.W. Jantha vs. Hocus Pocus 2 (the film)
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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 si…
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#80: Fairytale Favorites - “Rapunzel” from Grimm’s Fairy Tales
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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 st…
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#79: Legendary Summer Series - “Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years” by Disney Legend Julie Andrews with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton
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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 wor…
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#78: Legendary Summer Series - “From Disneyland's Tom Sawyer to Disney Legend: The Adventures of Tom Nabbe” by Disney Legend Tom Nabbe
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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 Di…
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#77: Legendary Summer Series - “Forever Young” by Disney Legend Hayley Mills
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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 scre…
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#76: Author Interview - “At the Corner of Fantasy and Main: Disneyland, Midlife, and Churros” by Matt Mason
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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 …
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#75: Author Interview - “Happily Ever Island” by Crystal Cestari
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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 th…
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#74: Author Interview - Marcy Carriker Smothers on “Eat Like Walt: The Wonderful World of Disney Food” & “Walt’s Disneyland: A Walk in the Park with Walt Disney”
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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…
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#73: “The Art of Disney Pixar Turning Red” by Pete Doctor and Domee Shi
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<3 4Townies 4ever!! <3 Thanks to Chronicle Books, Courtney and Emily are transported back to 2002 in “The Art of Disney Pixar Turning Red” by Pete Doctor and Domee Shi. Disney and Pixar’s latest film is rooted in nostalgia, the turbulence of adolescence, and ride or die family and friends. The episode includes a discussion of the book, as well as t…
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#72: “Women of Walt Disney Imagineering: 12 Women Reflect on Their Trailblazing Theme Park Careers” by Former Imagineers (See Show Notes for Full List)
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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 th…
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#71: Author Interview - “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit: The Search for the Lost Disney Cartoons” by Dave Bossert
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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 birthd…
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#70: “Walt’s Disneyland: A Walk in the Park with Walt Disney” by Marcy Carriker Smothers ft. Guest Reader David Alpert of E-Ticket to Broadway Podcast
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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…
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#69: Author Interview - “Cool Cats and a Hot Mouse: A History of Jazz and Disney” by Matthew Hodge
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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 …
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BONUS: Dizney Coast to Coast Crossover Author Interview - “Newsies vs. The World" by Ashley Varela (Hosted by Jeff DePaoli)
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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 in…
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#68: “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens ft. Guest Reader Dr. Paul Cote (Celebrating Mickey’s Christmas Carol, The Muppet Christmas Carol & Disney’s A Christmas Carol)
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“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 184…
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#67: “Disney & Dali: Architects of the Imagination” organized by the Walt Disney Family Museum & The Salvador Dalí Museum ft. Guest Reader Dr. Doug
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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 …
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#66: “Main Street Windows: A Complete Guide to Disney’s Whimsical Tributes” by Jeff Heimbuch in honor of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Most Magical Celebration
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“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.” Ho…
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#65: “The Princess Diaries” by Meg Cabot ft. Guest Reader Leeann Sausser
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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 granddaugh…
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#64: Author Interview - “Voices Behind the Magic” by Spencer Wright
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Walt’s Nine Old Men are known for their iconic artistry and animation, but it takes more than ink and paint to make characters come to life. Step away from the animator’s desk and into the sound booth! Courtney and Emily are joined by Spencer Wright to discuss his new book, Voices Behind the Magic, which highlights thirteen actors who gave voice an…
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#63: Sinister Summer Series - “Tales from the Haunted Mansion: Volumes III (Grim Grinning Ghosts) & IV (Memento Mori)” by Amicus Arcane and John Esposito
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Foolish mortal, you continued to read the “Tales of the Haunted Mansion”. Your ghost hosts Courtney and Emily materialize for the second half of their Sinister Summer Series to discuss Volumes III and IV of the “Tales of the Haunted Mansion” box set. Reunited with phantom librarian, Amicus Arcane, readers meet more of the 999 happy haunts that inha…
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#62: Sinister Summer Series - “Tales from the Haunted Mansion: Volumes I (The Fearsome Foursome) & II (Midnight at Madame Leota’s)” by Amicus Arcane and John Esposito
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When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake, Courtney and Emily come out for a swinging wake. The happy haunts have materialized for the Sinister Summer Series featuring the four book boxset “The Tales of the Haunted Mansion” by John Esposito. In this first of a two part episode, hear the ghost stories of some of the Haunted Mansion’s grim …
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#61: “The Art of Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon” by Kalikolehua Hurley and Osnat Shurer ft. Guest Reader Franky Dalog Jr. of Frankly Franky
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Celebrating the full availability of the latest Disney animated feature Disney+, Courtney and Emily are joined by Franky to discuss the Art of Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon. The book provides an in depth look at the scenery and character design of Ray’s homeland, Kumandra, and its Southeast Asian inspiration. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iT…
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#60: “Hello, Cruel Heart” by Maureen Johnson, The Official Tie-In Young Adult Novel for Cruella (2021)
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If she doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will. Hosts Courtney and Emily discuss Maureen Johnson’s, “Hello, Cruel Heart,” in honor of Disney’s latest live action film, “Cruella.” Before Cruella became the fur frenzied fashion icon that we know from the 1961 animated film, 101 Dalmatians, Cruella was Estella. “Hello, Cruel Heart” is a young adult nove…
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#59: Author Interview - “The Disney Interviews: Volume I” by Lou Mongello of The WDW Radio Show
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The “godfather of Disney podcasting” is back! Lou Mongello returns to the Book of the Mouse Club to discuss with Courtney and Emily his book, “The Disney Interviews: Volume I.” In his career spreading magic to listeners on his podcast, The WDW Radio Show, Lou has had the opportunity to talk to several Disney Legends including Richard Sherman, Julie…
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#58: “The Great Mouse Detective: Basil of Baker Street” by Eve Titus ft. Guest Readers Conor Perkins and Caroline Aimetti of Poor Unfortunate Podcast
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It’s elementary our dear listeners! Hosts Courtney and Emily are joined by the co-hosts of Poor Unfortunate Podcast, Conor and Caroline, to discuss Eve Titus’ “Basil of Baker Street”, the original source material for Disney’s 1986 animated feature, “The Great Mouse Detective”. Maybe it is not your favorite Disney film, but all four hosts highly rec…
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#57: Author Interview - “ The Solo Theme Park Traveler’s Guide” by Nikky J of Theme Park Hipster
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Get ready for a Me Party and plan a solo trip to Walt Disney World and other Central Florida destinations! Hosts Courtney and Emily are welcome back to the podcast Nikky J, the founder of ThemeParkHipister.com and author of “The Solo Theme Park Traveler’s Guide” to talk about using that solo rider line and traveling to central Florida theme parks b…
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