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29. Author Christian Moran on the True-Life Adventures

10.08.2017 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

True-Life Adventures by Christian Moran is an excellent look at Disney's documentary series of films.
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Walt Disney’s reputation comes from Disneyland, Mickey Mouse, and animated features, but his story includes much more. There’s a reason it is so challenging for biographers to chronicle his life. Looking beyond the obvious, Walt’s life offers more for historians. A prime example is the True-Life Adventures, which were revolutionary in the ‘40s and ‘50s. In his new book, Christian Moran does a great job capturing the importance of that series. True-Life Adventures: A History of Walt Disney’s Nature Documentaries is worth a read even if you aren’t familiar with the films.

The Enchanted Tiki Couple, Christian and Christina Moran
Enchanted Tiki Couple

Moran is my guest on the latest episode of The Tomorrow Society Podcast to discuss the book and other projects. We talk about Walt’s environmentalism and the legacy of the True-Life Adventure films. Moran also explains his writing process and extensive research. The other main topic is Enchanted Tiki Couple, Moran’s YouTube channel with his wife Christina. They cook recipes that connect to Disney history and include material from their recent trip to Tokyo Disneyland.

For Moran’s third appearance on the podcast, we cover a different project. He’s already working on future books, including a close look at the Disney resorts and company history. Based on his previous work, both are definitely exciting prospects. We should enjoy his books well into the future.

Show Notes: Christian Moran

True-Life Adventures: A History of Walt Disney’s Nature Documentaries was published by Theme Park Press. It is available for purchase in both print and Kindle editions.

Listen to Christian Moran’s past Tomorrow Society Podcast episodes: Episode 3, Episode 10

Follow Christian Moran on Twitter and Instagram, visit Enchanted Tiki Couple on YouTube, and like their Facebook page. You should also check out Christina’s Etsy shop, MouseCoutureStudio.


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Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Books, Christian Moran, Interviews, Podcasts, True-Life Adventures, Walt Disney

About Dan Heaton

Dan’s first theme-park memory was a vacation at the Polynesian Resort in 1980 as a four-year-old. He’s a lifelong fan who has written and podcasted regularly about the industry. Dan loves both massive Disney and Universal theme parks plus regional attractions near his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. His favorite all-time attraction is Horizons at EPCOT Center.

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