![Composer Christopher Willis & Vocalist Elyse Willis Interview (”Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway”)]()
April 6, 2021
Eight years ago marked the launch of a new era for Disney’s most enduring character with the release of the ever-popular Mickey Mouse series of shorts, and more recently, the debut of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Composer Christopher Willis is the Emmy-nominated musician behind the shorts and now the attraction, and along with his wife, vocalist Elyse Willis, the pair co-wrote the "Nothing Can Stop Us Now" from the popular ride. Chris' work also extends to composing Veep and The Lion Guard, whereas Elyse has lent her voice to tunes in films like La La Land and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Chris and Elyse talk with host Brett Nachman about their musical roots, collaborations, and bringing the world of Mickey Mouse to life with these scores and tunes. Additionally, Elyse shares her experiences as a vocalist for the WandaVision themes, including the zippy 60s ditty and the colorful 70s anthem.
Follow Chris (@MrChrisWillis) and Elyse (@ElyseMWillis) on Twitter. And be sure to watch Mickey Mouse on Disney+, along with the new Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse shorts; more are tentatively scheduled to debut this summer.
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March 30, 2021
On the previous episode of Notably Disney, author and podcaster Aaron Wallace joined Brett Nachman to discuss their initial set of picks of musicians who should be named as Disney Legends. This second part continues the dialogue as Aaron and Brett recognize talented performers, composers, singers, and songwriters who they believe should be inducted into the elite club of Disney Legends.
Get in contact with Aaron Wallace by following him on Twitter (@aaronwallace), Instagram (@aaronhwallace), and on his website www.aaronwallaceonline.com, where you can learn more about his podcast On Main Street and purchase his books.
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New episodes of the podcast typically debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
![Musicians Who Should Be Disney Legends (Part 1) with Aaron Wallace]()
March 16, 2021
Over nearly 35 years, Disney Legends have been awarded to individuals who have made an indelible impact on The Walt Disney Company. Some have served as Imagineers, executives, actors, animators, or other roles. Considering this podcast concentrates much of the content on music, it only seemed fitting to put on our imaginary Sorcerers Hats and imagine if we could call the shots on who associated with The Walt Disney Company (who has lent their talents in music-based ways) should be awarded as Disney Legends in the future. Up for the task is many-time returning guest Aaron Wallace, an author, podcaster, and today, part of an armchair Disney Legend nominations committee. Aaron joins Brett Nachman as they select their picks in this first episode of a two-part series on musicians who should be named as Disney Legends.
Get in contact with Aaron Wallace by following him on Twitter (@aaronwallace), Instagram (@aaronhwallace), and on his website www.aaronwallaceonline.com, where you can learn more about his podcast On Main Street and purchase his books.
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New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
![Author Christopher E. Smith (”A Magical Half-Century: Stories Celebrating Walt Disney World’s First 50 Years”)]()
March 2, 2021
Here on Notably Disney we continue to recognize the forthcoming 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, billed as The World’s Most Magical Celebration, through a look at the books and music celebrating the vacation kingdom. Today’s guest is Christopher E. Smith, the author of many books on this subject matter, including The Walt Disney World That Never Was and The Backstories and Magical Secrets of Walt Disney World series. He’s a Disney historian, author, and attorney, and has most recently published a very timely title: A Magical Half-Century: Stories Celebrating Walt Disney World’s First 50 Years. Chris joins host Brett Nachman in discussing the development of the book, chapters on topics like weathervanes in the Magic Kingdom and intellectual property at the parks, and much more.
Check out Chris' website (ChrisSmithBooks.com), where you can learn more about his titles, and follow him on Twitter (@csmithdisney).
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New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
![Composer Joseph Trapanese Interview (”Lady and the Tramp,” “TRON: Legacy”)]()
February 16, 2021
In just over the past decade, Joseph Trapanese has made his mark in Hollywood with electric scores, orchestrations, and arrangements for popular films. Very notably, his orchestration for TRON: Legacy, composed by Daft Punk, has been recognized by the film community as one of the best scores in recent years. He is the composer behind Hollywood hits including Oblivion and Only the Brave and co-composed The Great Showman with John Debney, a past Notably Disney guest, among handling other scores. For Disney, he has also composed the score for the television series TRON: Uprising and the 2019 iteration of Lady and the Tramp. His experiences are vast in such a relatively short period of time, and it’s always dynamic to listen to his scores. Joe discusses all of this and more with Brett Nachman on this episode of Notably Disney.
Learn more about Joe's music on his website (JoeComposer.com), and follow his work on Facebook (Joe Composer) and Twitter (@JoeComposer).
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New episodes of the podcast debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
February 2, 2021
For many folks, no Disney park experience is complete without sampling on some of the scrumptious specialties found across the resorts. Ashley Craft compiles 100 of them into her recent best-selling title, The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook: From Delicious Dole Whip to Tasty Mickey Pretzels, 100 Magical Disney-Inspired Recipes (Unofficial Cookbook). It’s a wonderful resource for those who long to bring the delicacies of the Disney parks to their homes. Ashley talks with host Brett Nachman about her Disney roots, passion for cooking, and developing the robust cookbook.
Check out The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook on Amazon or wherever you purchase book. Follow Ashley's work on her website (AshleyCrafted.com) or on Instagram (@ashley.crafted).
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New episodes of the podcast typically debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
![Cleverest Disney Songs with Tammy Tuckey and Jeff DePaoli]()
January 26, 2021
Disney music encompasses a variety of unforgettable themes and genres, and one element found across many of them is their cleverness, be in their lyrics, melodies, setpieces, musical talents, instrumentation, or perhaps a mix of all of these factors. On this episode, Brett Nachman welcomes on two fellow podcasters (Tammy Tuckey from The Tiara Talk Show and Jeff DePaoli from Dizney Coast to Coast) as they discuss what they consider to be the cleverest Disney songs. These include familiar tunes from films like Pocahontas and Beauty and the Beast, as well as overlooked songs from direct-to-video sequels, TV musicals, and the theme parks.
Be sure to follow Tammy (@TammyTuckey) and Jeff (@JeffDePaoli) on Twitter, as well as visit their podcasts. Tammy hosts The Tiara Talk Show, whereas Jeff hosts Dizney Coast To Coast.
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New episodes of the podcast typically debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
![Favorite Walt Disney World Books with Len Testa and Dan Heaton (Part 2)]()
January 19, 2021
The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World is approaching us, and now represents a wonderful time to reflect on some of the great pieces of writing that have chronicled the development of the resort, or even help in planning your next trip. Returning in the second of this two-part episode discussion are Dan Heaton, host of The Tomorrow Society podcast, and Len Testa, co-host of the Disney Dish podcast. We continue to share our favorite Walt Disney World books that you will want to add to your bookcases, or revisit for an additional reading.
Listen to Dan on The Tomorrow Society Podcast and follow the podcast on Facebook, Twitter (@tomorrowsoc), and Instagram. Also be sure to check out The Tomorrow Society website.
Find Len on TouringPlans.com and hear him each week on the Disney Dish Podcast with Jim Hill. Check out more about the Disney Dish on its website.
Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at notablydisney@gmail.com
New episodes of Notably Disney typically debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month. In January 2021, Notably Disney is releasing a new episode each Tuesday!
![Favorite Walt Disney World Books with Len Testa and Dan Heaton (Part 1)]()
January 12, 2021
It’s 2021 and this year holds a special place for many Disney fans, as it serves as the 50th anniversary of WDW. In anticipation of this event, it only made sense to reflect on some of the great pieces of writing that have chronicled the development of the resort, or even planning your next trip. Joining me in this two-part episode discussion are Dan Heaton, host of The Tomorrow Society podcast, and Len Testa, co-host of the Disney Dish podcast. You’re in for a treat as we share some fun stories as it pertains to Walt Disney World and our favorite Walt Disney World-themed books.
Listen to Dan on The Tomorrow Society Podcast and follow the podcast on Facebook, Twitter (@tomorrowsoc), and Instagram.
Find Len on TouringPlans.com and hear him each week on the Disney Dish Podcast with Jim Hill.
Feel free to reach out to Brett via Twitter @bnachmanreports, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback at notablydisney@gmail.com
New episodes of Notably Disney typically debut on the first and third Tuesday of each month. In January 2021, Notably Disney is releasing a new episode each Tuesday!
![Disney+ Original Programming: The Great, The Disappointing, and the Most Anticipated]()
January 5, 2021
Disney+ features a wide array of original programming, from series like The Mandalorian and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series to films including Togo, Lady and the Tramp, and Godmothered. There is no shortage of Disney+ original programming to discuss just over one year into the streaming service's run, and here to break down the greatest originals, most disappointing originals, most anticipated upcoming originals, and everything in between is a phenomenal panel. Returning to Notably Disney are Courtney Guth and Emily McDermott of the Book of the Mouse Club podcast, Derek Lewis of The Mad Chatters podcast, and entertainment expert Trent Vactor.
Follow all of the great guests on social media and on their own podcasts.
Be sure to check out the Book of the Mouse Club podcast on iTunes and wherever you listen to podcasts. Email is bookofthemouseclub@gmail.com 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.
And you must listen to The Mad Chatters podcast as well. Visit its website and subscribe to the show. Derek Lewis, the podcast's co-host, is also on Twitter (@dereklew) and Instagram (@dereknlewis).
You'll also want to follow Trent Vactor on Twitter (@Vactor) and Instagram (@Vactor), as well as his YouTube channel (ArizonaJedi).
Feel free to follow Brett on Twitter (@bnachmanreports), subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to notablydisney@gmail.com
New episodes of the podcast typically debut on the first and third Tuesday of every month. In January 2021 there will be a new episode each week.
