Disney and Macy’s: A 90-Year Thanksgiving Tradition (Ep. 23)

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🗓️ 14 November 2024

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

In this festive episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey explore the rich history between Disney and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. From Mickey Mouse’s first parade appearance in 1934 to Minnie Mouse’s brand-new balloon debut in 2024, they uncover fascinating stories about Disney’s presence in this iconic holiday tradition. What We Cover: The origins of Disney’s involvement in the Macy’s Parade, starting with Mickey Mouse’s debut. Behind-the-scenes facts about creating and managing those giant character balloons. Minnie Mouse’s highly anticipated 2024 balloon debut and the Disney Cruise Line float tribute. How Macy’s and Disney teamed up to launch the new Mickey and Minnie shops inside 200 stores nationwide. Nostalgic reflections on Disney’s parade history, including the surprising role of the character warehouse and the evolution of holiday merch. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the collaboration between two beloved brands and the holiday magic they bring to life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.3	Welcome back to I Want That Too, the podcast where Disney merch meets Disney history.
0:35.8	I'm an entertainer writer Jim Hill, and as always, I'm joined by the lovely Lauren
0:40.7	Hersey.
0:41.5	Hi, Jim.
0:42.3	How's it going?
0:43.5	I'm reasonably well, and you?
0:45.4	Yeah, save.
0:46.3	I think things are going really well.
0:47.9	I particularly am feeling great and pretty festive, I must say.
0:58.6	Lainey and I spent this weekend you know out shopping and getting holiday decorations now my house is just blown up it looks like a nuclear bomb has gone
1:06.6	off I don't know that there's anything any real as far as decorating, but I bought a ton of
1:12.4	decoration. So I'm pretty, pretty jazzed about that. Are you feeling like, are you feeling the
1:18.2	holidays yet? Well, you know, I just, I have to admit, I sort of, I spent entirely too much time at
1:24.0	Target. And when I walked in today to get cat food I was assaulted by all of the
1:31.6	Christmas banners and the Christmas cookies right there as you walk in the store. So yeah,
1:35.8	I guess I have no choice. I have to get festive at this point.
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