The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network - Winamp (2024)

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking up "Ultraman: Rising.” They then discuss which animation studio is soon to be honored with a Palme D’Odr at this year’s Cannes Film FestivalFor this episode, listeners will learn about:Which character in Pixar’s “Up” did Peter Docter’s daughter Elizabeth voiceWhat does the future potentially hold for the “Bluey” animated seriesWhich Pixar film was “B.O.O,” DreamWorks Animation’s cancelled supernatural comedy, supposed to go head-to-head with back in June of 2015How long is the “Mary Blair’s Wonderland: Imagining Disney’s Alice” exhibit running at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman UniversityWhich Animal Planet series from the 2000s is Warner Bros. Pictures Animation reportedly using as the jumping-off point for a feature-length projectLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/20/2024 • 49 minutes, 47 seconds

Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about the merch locations that are being readied for the WDW version of “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.”They then discuss how Disney helped promote the U.S. Forest Service’s fire prevention programThroughout this episode, listeners will learn about:When did Walt Disney Animation Studios finally shut production of shorts for theatrical releaseWhat did Rankin-Bass produce as their follow-up to “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”When is Walt Disney World’s redo of “Splash Mountain” rumored to re-openWhat’s the name of the bear at the bottom of that totem pole that Guests encounter right outside of the Wilderness Lodge MercantileWhich legendary big-screen romance first opened in theaters back in January of 1943Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/19/2024 • 49 minutes, 17 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by deep-diving into the changes the Disney Parks are about to make to their DAS policy.They also continue their look back at WDW’s TomorrowlandThroughout this episode, listeners will learn about:How many episodes of “Law & Order: SVU” has Ice-T appeared in to dateWhat were Disney Legend John Hench’s concerns about the version of World Showcase that was almost built next to WDW’s TTCHow long did it take the team at WDW’s Food Labs to create that translucent fruit that was served aboard the “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser”When was Phase One of “Project Florida” originally supposed to end constructionHow tall was Thunder Mesa (i.e., the table-top mountain that was supposed to house WDW’s “Western River Expedition” ride) supposed to beShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/15/2024 • 55 minutes, 30 seconds

Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how the M3gan horde became the break-out hit at last year’s Halloween Horror Nights. They also discuss Universal Orlando’s Stella Nova & Terra Luna resortsThroughout this episode, listeners will learn about:What role did Michael Eisner play in setting Paramount Pictures’ “King Kong” remake in motion back in the mid-1970sWhy did Universal Pictures insist that certain scenes in “M3gan” be reshotWhy did Universal Studios Hollywood temporarily shut down “Earthquake: The Big One” back in October of 1989Which Universal Pictures release back in November of 1974 introduced the world to SensurroundWhich after-hours event at the Disney Parks inspired Universal’s Grad BashLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/14/2024 • 53 minutes, 33 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by looking back at how Walt Disney Studios did effects back in the 1960s. They also talk about the version of “Toy Story 3” that Circle 7 Studios had in developmentOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:When will “Kung Fu Panda 4” be available for viewing on digital platforms like Amazon Video & iTunesHow far back did the release date of Disney’s live-action version of “Moana” get pushed backWhen did Happy Meals toys rethemed around Pixar’s “Elio” become available for purchase in MexicoWhat name did Disney used for “The Good Dinosaur” when this Pixar production was first announced at the D23 Expo back in August of 2011Who will be voicing the Mother of the title character in Pixar’s “Elio”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/10/2024 • 44 minutes, 21 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing how the Shooting Gallery at WDW’s Magic Kingdom will soon close to become a DVC lounge. They also take a look back at Tomorrowland in this same theme park circa late 1971 / early 1972.Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:Which then-husband & wife team were originally supposed to play the leads in Disney’s never-produced “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” sequelWhen does it appear that the Magic Kingdom will be opening its version of “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure”Which “Avatar” film is the new experience that Bob Iger recently revealed was in the works for Disneyland in Anaheim supposed to be based onWhat significant eco-friendly change is supposedly in the works for Florida’s version of AutopiaAccording to John Hench, which proposed WDW resorts were deliberately designed in such a way that they could then be seen from inside of the MagicShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/8/2024 • 50 minutes, 22 seconds

In Episode 4 of "I Want That Too," where we venture into the world of Disney merchandise, with a special focus on the Tiki culture found within the Disney universe. Join entertainment writer Jim Hill and co-host Lauren Hersey as they uncover the stories behind Disney collectibles, explore the history of the Enchanted Tiki Room, and dive into the resurgence of Tiki culture among Disney fans and collectors.In This Episode:The Significance of April 5th in Disney Park History: Discover why this date holds a special place in the hearts of Disney fans.Spotlight on Tiki Culture: A deep dive into the history of the Enchanted Tiki Room and its controversial management change, exploring how Tiki culture has been integrated into the Disney parks and merchandise.Featured Merchandise: The newly released Zazu shoulder plush in celebration of "The Lion King's" 30th anniversary and a look at the coveted Tiki mugs that have become a collector's dream.Book Review:"Before the Birds Sang Words" by Ken Bruce, offers an in-depthexploration of Disney's feathered friends and the technology behind their creation.Sponsor Shoutout: A big thank you to TouringPlans.com for making this deep dive into Disney's Tiki culture possible.Listener Engagement: We invite our listeners to share their Disney collections and stories. Reach out to us at [emailprotected] or[emailprotected].Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/5/2024 • 41 minutes, 41 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about many of the animation-related books that will hit store shelves later this year. They also discuss how “Aladdin” commemorated its 10th year on BroadwayOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:Which member of the “Frozen” voice cast just collaborated on a Putnum’s Book for Young ReadersHow does “Disney Junior’s Ariel!” blend the 1989 animated feature with the 2023 live-action rebootWhat made the Hanna Barbera-produced “Popeye” cartoons different from the shorts that previously starred this character from King’s Feature SyndicateWhen was “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” originally supposed to be released to theatersHow old were Hiccup & Astrid originally supposed to be in Dreamworks’ first “How to Train Your Dragon” movieLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/3/2024 • 42 minutes, 41 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the truce-of-sorts that’s recently been brokered between the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District & Disney.They also talk about the drone show that will debut at Disney Springs on May 24thOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:Which annual event – which is held over in Tampa – made the Imagineers hesitant to bring Disneyland’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” ride to FloridaWhy is much of Epcot’s Morocco pavilion currently hidden behind construction fencesWhen did Walt Disney make his very last visit to the Studios that he & his brother Roy built in BurbankWhat is Tiana asking Guests to help out with when they set sail on her “Bayou Adventure”How did WDI upset the turkey vultures who frequent the WDW ResortShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/1/2024 • 52 minutes, 23 seconds

Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s episode by taking a look back at the “How to Train Your Dragon” film franchise.They then pivot to discussing the latest land to be unveiled for Epic UniverseOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:Which character did Wayne Brady almost get heat stroke playing at a Disney ParkHow many different movie studios have released “How to Train Your Dragon” films over the past 14 yearsWhat was especially cool about the “Casper the Friendly Ghost” ride that Universal Creative developed for that Company’s theme parksWho was originally supposed to be the lead of the first “Ghostbusters” movieResidents of which two states can take advantage of the latest Universal Orlando ticket offerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/30/2024 • 58 minutes, 14 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about “Imperial March.” They then discuss why “Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny” wound up being such a disappointmentOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:Who threw the switch at the Empire State Building to start a celebration of Star Wars villainyWhich UK Prime Minister played a part in the launching of “May the Fourth Be With You” as a popular phrase among Star Wars fansWho’s writing that “Star Wars ICONS Darth Vader” book that Insight Editions will be publishing later this FallWhich “Rebel Moon” star auditioned to play the role of Anakin Skywalker in “Attack of the Clones”When did Captain Rex, Captain Gregor & Commander Wolffe first appear on “Star Wars: Rebels”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/27/2024 • 55 minutes, 14 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the construction permits that just got filed for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. They then discuss the “Encanto” -themed show that will be presented in front of CommuniCore Plaza later this SummeOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:What’s the difference between a Milky Way bar and Three MusketeersWhich Dinoland U.S.A. structures are supposed to survive this side of Disney’s Animal Kingdom being transformed into an “Encanto” -themed areaWhat toy line did Disney Consumer Products launch in the mid-2000s with the hope that it would then become a “Disney Princesses” -like success with little boysWhich “Clueless” star did Disney originally cast as Tinker Bell’s speaking voiceHow did Tom Staggs alter Jay Rasulo’s original plans for the Fantasyland expansion that was first announced back in September of 2009Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/25/2024 • 43 minutes, 20 seconds

Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start off this edition of “I Want That Too!” by talking about 90s Con. They then take a look at the merch that was offered at this year’s International Flower & Garden Festival at EpcotOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:Which national tragedy tripped the original theatrical release of Disney’s “Sword in the Stone”Who was originally supposed to be Mickey Mouse’s neighbor in the original version of Toontown at Disneyland Park in AnaheimWhat was some of the corporations who originally signed on to be Walt Disney World sponsorsHow did Chuuby the bird in “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway” get his nameWhich sequence from a Disney animated feature from the 1960s do John Lasseter, Glen Keane & Andreas Deja cite as a reason that they pursued careers in animationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/23/2024 • 37 minutes, 52 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off by revealing what he saw at the preview event for this year’s D23 Expo. Then Jim Hill shares a history of Genndy Tartakovsky’s never-completed “Popeye”Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:Which D23 Expo events are going to presented this time around over at the Honda Center, rather than inside of the Anaheim Convention CenterWhy did Robin Williams want Walt Disney Productions to fly some Imagineers over to Malta back in 1980Which sequel did Sony Pictures Animation officials ask Genndy Tartakovsky to work on out ahead of proceeding with his feature-length animated version of “Popeye”Why did Bluto get replaced with Brutus back in the early 1960sHow did the cancellation of the “Sprockets” movie factor into Mike Myers agreeing to play the title role in Universal Pictures’ “The Cat in the Hat”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/23/2024 • 53 minutes, 54 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Disney World’s latest ticket offer for Florida residents.They’re then joined by veteran Imagineer Jim Shull who shares some behind-the-scenes storiesOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:What’s significant about the dates that WDW’s latest ticket offer is available forWhere is the control booth for DCA’s “Grizzly River Run” attraction locatedWhy are Universal Orlando officials so interested in learning where people plan on starting their next Florida vacationWhere was the NYC version of David Copperfield’s Magic Underground restaurant supposed to be locatedWhat happens when you make the Cast Members who drive the monorail nervousShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/18/2024 • 48 minutes, 37 seconds

Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing the various ways to park-hop at the Universal Orlando Resort. They then talk about how Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating its 60th anniversaryOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:When did Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure first begin operates at IOAHow much did “Kung Fu Panda 4” earned over its opening weekend in North AmericaWhen did Hot Butterbeer go from being a seasonal thing at the Universal Parks to becoming a beverage you could get all year roundHow much did NBCUniversal spend to acquire Dreamworks Animation back in 2016Which Disney Imagineer designed the original Glamour Tram for Universal Studios Hollywood back in 1964Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/16/2024 • 56 minutes, 21 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the 96th Academy Awards. They then take a look at how well “Kung Fu Panda 4” did at the domestic box office over this past weekend.Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:What did Totie Fields say to Gene Simmons when they met backstage at “The Mike Douglas Show”Which animated feature did many Hollywood insiders think was going to take home the Oscar this yearWho is the author of the best-selling series of books that DreamWorks Animation’s “The Wild Robot” is based onWhich sitcom star from the 1970s played the villain in Disney’s “Scandalous John”How many people lost their jobs last week when Warner Bros Discovery announced that they were shutting down Roosters Teeth after 21 yearsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/15/2024 • 38 minutes, 43 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by Christina Harrison, who talks up the very best eats to be found at the 2024 edition of Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival. Len & Jim then take a closer look at Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySeaOn this episode, listeners will learn about:Which attraction in Dreamworks Land will key off of “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”Why are stores at the Disney theme parks still stocking “Monsters University” merch, more than a decade after this Pixar film was first released to theatersWhich hit Fox TV series from the 1990s is The Walt Disney Company reportedly considering revivingWhen do young girls supposedly age out of being fans of the Disney Princess franchiseHow soon after the first “Frozen” film first opened in theaters did the Oriental Land Company announce that it would be adding a land keying off of that Academy Award-winning animated feature to Tokyo DisneySeaShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/11/2024 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 49 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing why “The Mandalorian & Grogu” will be shot in the State of California. They also talk about the first five episodes of Season 3 of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch”Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:When will the new version of the “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue” ride film debut at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Disneyland ParisWhat frustrated Ewan McGregor about the shooting of the finale of “Star Wars – Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith”Who was Billy Dee Williams’ stunt double when it came to the scene in “Return of the Jedi” when Lando Calrissian dangled over the Sarlacc pitWhen does Stellan Skarsgard believe that the second season of “Star Wars: Andor” will begin airing on Disney+How will the announced layoffs at Electronic Arts reportedly impact that Star Wars-themed first-person shooter that Respawn Entertainment was working onLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/9/2024 • 58 minutes, 41 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Sean Bailey’s sudden departure from Walt Disney Studios.They then talk about why WDAS vet Hyrum Osmond will be sorely missed by “Frozen” fansOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:How has the “Curious George Goes to Town” area at Universal Studios Florida been repurposedWhen was “Song of the South” last released to theatersWhat do “Psycho 4” and “A Day in the Park with Barney” have in commonWhich Disney franchise was based on Bambi’s best friendWhy did Walt Disney Television Animation start producing series based on hit Disney films like “Aladdin” & “The Lion King” in the early 1990sLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/5/2024 • 47 minutes, 20 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about why the WDW Resort revealed its hotel rates for 2025 months ahead of schedule. They then wrap up their series about the construction of Tomorrowland at DisneylandOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:Where the math actually maths for WDW’s free-entry-into-the-water-parks-on-arrival-day offerWhat’s different about the newly updated Tequila Experience at Epcot’s La CavaWhere did hundreds of thousands of snow geese stop for a bite as they’re flying back to CanadaWhen did the very first “Tomorrowland” -themed episode ofthe “Disneyland” TV show air during the first season of this ABC seriesWhich Disney animator handled the ID monster in MGM’s “Forbidden Planet”Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/4/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 37 seconds

Dive into the world of Disney merch with Lauren Hersey and Jim Hill as they explore the iconic Mickey Mouse Ear Hats. Learn how these beloved hats made their way into the parks and evolved into the Minnie Mouse Ear headband craze we see today, all starting from the Mickey Mouse Club.In this episode, Lauren and Jim cover a wide range of topics, including:-The legacy of "The Lion King" from its original animation to Broadway and the upcoming Prequel.-The Disney Store's unique presence within Target stores.-Insights into when "Wish" the animated movie will hit Disney+ andwhy the Blu-Ray might become a collector's item-The evolution and significance of Minnie Ears within Disney culture.-An introduction to the new Disney Villains-themed wedding dresses.- A celebration of "Aladdin" on Broadway's 10th anniversaryThe #IWantThatToo podcast and web show is part of the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network. Catch today's episode wherever you get your podcasts and watch on YouTube @JimHillMedia.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/1/2024 • 47 minutes, 4 seconds

Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the change that’s reportedly in the works for “Skull Island: Reign of Kong.”They also talk about the Universal Monsters Tribute Store that just opened at CityWalk out in HollywoodOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:When – according to Vin Diesel – will the “grand finale” of the “Fast & Furious” film series finally arrive in theatersWhich Epic Universe attraction was being tested after dark late last weekHow much longer is the Peter Jackson version of “King Kong” than the original (which was released to theaters back in 1933)Which Disney Legend helped build the “King Kong Encounter” for the Universal Tram Tour back in the mid-1980sWhat was the one thing that Thierry Coup said that he regretted about his career in themed entertainmentLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/28/2024 • 46 minutes, 28 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Warner Bros Discovery’s Q4 earnings call. They then talk about which animated features & shorts took home awards at this year’s AnniesOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:What was the name of the “Fantasia” follow-up that Disney had in the works in the early 1980sHow many nominations did “Nimona” have going into this year’s Annie Awards ceremonyAt which animation studio did Ken Melton start out sculpting maquettesWhich members of the original “Fairly Oddparents” creative team are returning to work on “A New Wish”Who did Michael Eisner originally try & recruit to become as the celebrity conductor who’d then ride herd on “Fantasia Continued”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/27/2024 • 40 minutes, 32 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what’s about to happen to the NBA Experience at Disney Springs. They then talk about why kids back in the 1950s were absolutely crazed when it came to Disneyland’s “Autopia”Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:Which “Star Wars” movie director just got hired by Universal Pictures to direct their next “Jurassic World” movieWhy did the Imagineers insert all of those CG animals into “Soarin’ Around the World”What was originally supposed to transport Disneyland visitors from the Hub all the way to the very back of that theme park’s “World of Tomorrow”Where in World Celebration Gardens should you go if you want to do some people watchingWhen did Disneyland’s Junior Autopia get renamed the Fantasyland AutopiaShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/26/2024 • 49 minutes, 36 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the construction permit that has just been filed down in Florida for “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.” They then talk about how the characters from the “Young Jedi Adventures” animated series just visited Black Spire OutpostOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:How many mattresses did General George Washington reportedly carry with him over the course of the Revolutionary WarWho is supposedly funding Gina Carano’s wrongful termination suit against The Walt Disney Company & LucasfilmHow many episodes have been produced for Season Three of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch”Which Star Wars character is rumored to be getting his own first-person video game from Respawn EntertainmentHow much did Harrison Ford’s copy of the fourth draft of the “Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope” script go for at auction this past weekendLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/21/2024 • 54 minutes, 54 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by veteran Imagineer Jim Shull. Who then explains how Hong Kong Disneyland’s version of Sleeping Beauty Castle was transformed into the Castle of Magical DreamsOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:How many ECVs can the new bus that’s joining the WDW transportation fleet carry at one timeWhy – when you’re given the opportunity by the Disney Cruise Line – you should always take the GYTHow close does the Ultidor system at the Magic Kingdom get to that theme park’s Tomorrowland SpeedwayWhat was the difference between the construction materials that were used to build Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park in Anaheim back in 1955 versus the materials that were used to build a second version of this iconic structure at Hong Kong DisneylandWhy did LegCo turn down the opportunity to have a “Star Tours” attraction added to Hong Kong Disneyland in the 2010sShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/19/2024 • 56 minutes, 33 seconds

Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the “Disney Eats” line of home goods, accessories and apparel. They then talk about what’s been going on with the live-action version of “Lilo & Stitch”Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:When did the Mickeyhead balloon initially come on the marketHow many popcorn carts in the Magic Kingdom did you have to visit if you wanted to collect a full set of the WDW 50th anniversary version of the Mickey Balloon-Shaped Popcorn BucketsWhat does “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” have in common with Disney’s upcoming live-action “Lilo & Stitch” movieWhich Disney theme park treat have the Mouse’s masters of merch used as their inspiration for a new pet bedAccording to Licensing Magazine, why are millennials & Gen Z such big buyers of Stitch-themed merchandiseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/17/2024 • 42 minutes, 31 seconds

Drew Taylor returns with a detailed recap of what’s been going on with “Coyote vs Acme.” Then Jim Hill talks about the recently released trailer for “Iwaju,” that animated limited series from Disney & KugaliOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:When will the “Valley of the Witches” be opening at Ghibli Park over in JapanWho reportedly personally petitioned Disney execs & Dwayne Johnson to get Thomas Kail the job as director of the live-action version of “Moana”How did Pixar’s “Turning Red” do at the North American box office this past weekendWhere is “Tiana: The Series” (i.e., that new limited series for Disney+) being produced\Who handled the live-action portion of “Looney Tunes: Back in Action”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/15/2024 • 48 minutes, 5 seconds

Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the Universal-related trailers that aired during Super Bowl LVIII. They then pivot to talking about that 7-minute-long Epic Universe video that debuted online last weekOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:Which Universal theme park offered its Guests the opportunity to view a trimmed down version of the Broadway musical, “Wicked”Why are fans of the Harry Potter films really going to want to check out the “House of Minalima” at Universal CityWalkWhere in the still-under-construction Dreamworks Land at Universal Studios Florida can you find an over-sized spiderWhich two attractions were previously staged in the USF show building that currently houses “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon”How could Disney’s $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games potentially impact the Universal theme parksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/14/2024 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 15 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing a new land use plan that’s recently been revealed for the WDW Resort. They also wrap their series on the history of “Illuminations”SHOW BREAKDOWN:Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:Why did the Imagineers just hate Epcot’s “Surprise in the Sky” showWhich characters will soon begin making appearances at 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaWhat did the most recent earnings call reveal about attendance level & hotel room occupancy rates at the WDW ResortHow will Disney, taking a $1.5 billion equity stake in Epic Games, potentially impact the Company’s rivals in the themed entertainment businessWhy would it have been a mistake to view the world premiere of “Illuminations” from the Norway pavilion back in late January 1988Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/12/2024 • 44 minutes, 29 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by taking a close look at Epic Universe concept art. They then continue their discussion of the development “Illuminations,” EPCOT Center’s break-through nighttime showOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:When (just to be safe) one should go about ordering their tickets for Pride Nite at DisneylandWhy is the Universal Helios Grand Hotel positioned the way it is, facing into Epic Universe ParkHow Universal Studios Hollywood plans to use the cars themselves that Guests will ride in on that theme park’s new “Fast & Furious” coaster to mitigate noise pollution in the surrounding communityWhere did WDW Entertainment come across the searchlights that then added a popular featureto “A New World Fantasy”Why did Walt Disney Productions suddenly decide to buy the Gibson Greeting Card company in the Late Spring of 1984Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/5/2024 • 47 minutes, 45 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how much they’re looking forward to the final season of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch.” They also talk about where the upcoming “Great Circle” game fits in chronologically with the first three “Indiana Jones” filmsOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:Which character from the “Star Wars” prequels is Marvel Comics now honoring with his first-ever four issue, limited seriesHow many times – to date – has John Williams been nominated for an OscarHas Daisy Ridley read the script yet for “Star Wars: New Jedi Order”How did Bob Iger’s return as Disney’s CEO impact Patty Jenkins’ “Rogue Squadron” movieWhich Two-time Academy Award winner voices Jimmy, the mechanical soldier, in “Rebel Moon -- Part One: A Child of Fire”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/31/2024 • 55 minutes, 14 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the NextGen wands that may soon begin appearing in the Wizarding World over at the Universal Parks. They also discuss Disney’s possible plans to expand the Indiana Jones franchise.Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:What was especially innovative (circa 1982) about the barges that were used in “Le Carnaval de Lumiere”Why is the Magic Kingdom running its “Festival of Fantasy” parade twice daily on certain days during the month of FebruaryHow is Disney+ potentially impacting the Company’s spending with it comes to Disney’s theme parksWhen it comes to Disney theme park rides, what’s the difference between on-board audio and attraction narrationShould the Hatbox Ghost be counted as one of the 999 Happy Haunts that reside in Disney’s Haunted MansionShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/29/2024 • 50 minutes, 11 seconds

Jim Hill & Eric Hersey kick off a brand-new show which offers a different take on Universal Parks & Experiences. Highlights include an interview with Carson Luter from Universal Creative about “Villain Con Minion Blast”Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:How did the 24 films that Universal Pictures released in 2023 do at the worldwide box officeWhich character from an Alfred Hitchco*ck film is paid tribute to in “Villain Con Minion Blast”What’s significant about the name Universal choses for its Texas park project, at least from a SEO perspectiveWhich Marvel-themed attraction just closed at Universal Studios JapanWhat’s the secret to racking up a big score on “Villain Con Minion Blast”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/24/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 28 seconds

Jim Hill starts off this week’s show with a solo news section. Then Drew Taylor joins the fun in a pre-taped segment that looks back at Gary Rydstrom’s animated filmsOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:How many Annie nominations did Pixar’s “Elemental” receive this yearWhich William Shakespeare play provided the inspiration for “Strange Magic”What Pixar movie were the blobby alien characters seen in “Lifted” originally designed forWhen is the sequel to “Winnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey” supposed to arrive in theatersHow well did Pixar’s “Soul” do when it was finally released to theaters earlier this monthLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/23/2024 • 49 minutes, 14 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome Disney historian Dave Bossert to the show. They then discuss what made this Tomorrowland walk-thru exhibit so memorable to park guestsOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:Which sitcom star voiced Nine Eyes in the American version of “The Timekeeper”In what far-flung corner of the globe did Dave Bossert recently encounter a cocoanut chairWhat’s different about the 2024 edition of Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival ending on May 27thWhen is it expected that Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion will re-open to the public later this yearWhich Disney Legend was effectively the person in charge of the House of the Future / oversaw its three updatesShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/22/2024 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 46 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the recently announced “Mandalorian & Grogu” film project. They also discuss how the first C3PO AA figure was created for “Star Tours”Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:What are Kylo Ren’s original story in the Disney-produced “Star Wars” trilogy supposed to have been likeWhy has production of the previous announced Rey-tries-to-revive-the-Jedi-Order film project been delayed yet againWhat scene was the first to be shot during production of “Return of the Jedi” back in January of 1982Which well-known British actors were reportedly considered to be inside of Darth Vader’s helmet when Luke finally removed his Dad’s face plate in Episode VIWho accidentally revealed that C3PO was supposed to the pilot of the StarSpeeder 1000 in “Sat Tours: The Adventures Continue”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/17/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 42 seconds

In a solo show this week, Jim Hill starts things off by recapping what happened at this year’s Golden Globe. He shares what he’s heard about the lay-offs that are reportedly coming to Pixar Animation Studios later this year.Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about;When will the Blu-ray version of Disney’s “Wish” be hitting store shelvesWhere did Bill Hanna & Joe Barbera set up their first animation-for-television studio in HollywoodWhat do Disneyland fans have to say about the “Pixar Fest” marquee / photo-up that weill be set in that theme park later this SpringWhich infamous Hollywood mogul from the 1940s & 1940s helped fund the creation of H-B Enterprises, Inc.Why is the “Superman” TV series from the 1950s (i.e., the one that starred George Reeves) sometimes associated with Charlie ChaplinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/16/2024 • 28 minutes, 38 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome back veteran Imagineer Jim Shull. Who then shares stories about WDI’s years-long effort to create synced-up soundtracks for thrill rides at the Disney theme parksFor this episode, listeners will learn about:How you can best take advantage of the snack credits when it comes to WDW’s recently relaunched Dining PlanWhen will Florida’s version of “Country Bear Jamboree” be closing for its previously announced reimagining / retoolingWhich two restaurants in the southwest corner of WDW’s Magic Kingdom share a common kitchenWhen did Disneyland’s version of Space Mountain suddenly close with little or no notice to that theme park’s Cast or the general publicWhat’s kind of concerning about the new floor plan for the Cabins at Fort WildernessShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/15/2024 • 54 minutes, 26 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing which animated films are up for awards at the 2024 Golden Globes. They take a look at some of the superhero-themed animation that’s headed your way.Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:What did Disney initially charge for VHS and beta versions of that Studio’s filmsWhen will Season 2 of “Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur” debut on the Disney ChannelWhich four US cities did Walt Disney Home Video field-test the idea of selling VHS copies of the Studio’s filmWhen did DC Comics first publish its “Crisis on Infinite Earths” seriesWhich three Golden Globes was “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” up for this yearLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/9/2024 • 36 minutes, 50 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by talking about spending New Year’s Eve aboard the Disney Wish. Then Jim Hill takes a look at WDI’s plans for a second gate at the Disneyland ResortOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:In which regions of Canada & the United States can you find candlepin bowlHow did wait times at WDW’s theme parks in 2023 compare to wait times back in 2019What special feature does the Rainforest Spa aboard the Disney Wish have that other ships in the DCL lackHow would the World Showcase portion of Westcot differed from the original in FloridaWhat powered California Screamin’s 0 – 55 MPH launchShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/8/2024 • 52 minutes, 26 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by looking at how Illumination’s “Migration” is doing at the box office. They then look at how network television & streaming services are handling animated series differently.Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:What do the Fairy Godmother in Disney’s “Cinderella” & the Red Queen in “Alice in Wonderland” have in commonHow did “Archer” wrap its 14 season long run on FXXWhy do you NOT want to take the tour of the Warner Bros. lot over the holiday seasonHow many different names did “My Peoples” have while it was in production at Walt Disney Feature Animation – FloridaAfter Andreas Deja stepped away from “Kingdom of the Sun,” which Disney animated feature did he then go work onLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/2/2024 • 47 minutes, 2 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by sharing a survey about Epcot’s holiday decorations. They then take a close look at what it cost to have dinner at Disneyland’s Blue Bayou restaurant back in 1977Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/1/2024 • 35 minutes, 45 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing why Hollywood is celebrating Dick Van Dyke’s 98th birthday. They then chat about what impact the rumored merger of Warner Bros Discovery & Paramount could have on animationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/26/2023 • 47 minutes, 42 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how the “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” show is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They also chat about a new survey that the Mouse just sent out which seeks specific information about where Guests spent their money while vacationing at the WDW ResortShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/25/2023 • 48 minutes, 54 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill returns with a look at all things Star Wars. They start off this week’s show by discussing Dave Filoni’s recent promotion to Chief Creative Officer at LucasfilmLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/20/2023 • 1 hour, 7 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill return with an all-new edition of this animation news podcast. They pay tribute to master animator Mark Henn, who is retiring from the Mouse House after 44 yearsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/19/2023 • 47 minutes, 54 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how WDW’s Entertainment team turned Jollywood Nights around. They then look at the 44 year-long career of the man who started as an hourly employee at Disneyland and eventually became the Chairman of Disney Parks worldwideShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/18/2023 • 46 minutes, 23 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show with a brief recap of the 2023 Gingersnap Challenge. Then they discuss Epcot’s new nighttime extravaganza, “LuminoUS: The Symphony of Us”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/11/2023 • 54 minutes, 17 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill offer up their opinions of the new holiday hard ticket that’s being presented on select nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They then talk about how Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures roadside attraction eventually grew into a full-sized Dino-RamaShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/4/2023 • 49 minutes, 26 seconds

Jim Hill starts off a solo edition of this podcast by discussing the changes that have recently been made to Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He also wraps up his “Disney Princesses in the Parks” seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/27/2023 • 35 minutes, 10 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by Christina Harrison, who offers up her take on Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ new holiday hard ticket. They then continue their look at Disney Princesses in the ParksShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/20/2023 • 57 minutes, 22 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about “The Marvels” did over its opening weekend. They then discuss what Sony’s sending out into theaters come 2024Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/17/2023 • 59 minutes, 23 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by describing what it was like to attend the world premiere of Disney’s “Wish” at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theater. Then Jim Hill looks back at how the success of Disney’s “Aristocats” influenced the development of the Studio’s next animated feature, “Robin Hood”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/14/2023 • 44 minutes, 7 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by revealing which Disney songs will be featured in Epcot’s new nighttime show, “Luminous: The Symphony of Us.” They then also share some patents for new technologies that could be coming into the Disney Parks very soonShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/13/2023 • 42 minutes, 40 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how “Spider-Man 2” for the PS5 ends. They then pivot to talking about what Disney did with the final trailer for “The Marvels”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/10/2023 • 48 minutes, 37 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Walt Disney Animation Studios production workers decision to unionize. They then talk about box office projections for Disney’s “Wish” (which debuts in theaters on November 22nd)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/7/2023 • 36 minutes, 15 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what happened to Monorail Yellow at the WDW Resort last week. They also take a look at recent price hikes when it comes to Universal Orlando’s theme parksShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/6/2023 • 36 minutes, 36 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill discuss Marvel Studios’ week full of terrible, horrible, no good, very bad news. Aaron also shares what he’s learned from further gameplay on “Spider-Man 2” for the PS5.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/3/2023 • 52 minutes, 21 seconds

It’s an unusual episode this week, folks. Drew Taylor does a quick drive-by while he covers this year’s Lightbox Expo at the Pasadena Convention Center. And then Jim Hill pays tribute to Matthew Perry & Richard MollLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/31/2023 • 36 minutes, 45 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a survey that the Universal Orlando Resort recently sent out about the use of QR codes at the restaurants in their theme parks. They then look back at when Walt Disney Productions celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1973.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/30/2023 • 51 minutes, 16 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what happened on the official MCU timeline during the Fall of 2023. They offer an update on Jonathan Majors’ court proceedings down in ManhattanLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/27/2023 • 56 minutes, 34 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the latest set of “Celebrate the Season” shorts to debut on the LEGO Star Wars YouTube channel. They also shine a spotlight on the full-sized plush Ewok that just became available for purchase thru ShopDisneyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/25/2023 • 51 minutes, 35 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by talking about the two panels he hosted at this year’s “Animation is Film” festival in Hollywood. Then Jim Hill pays tribute to Edward Bleier, the ABC executive who persuaded Warner Bros. to allow its library of “Looney Tunes” to be shown on televisionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/24/2023 • 45 minutes, 12 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by looking back on his recent VIP tour of the two theme parks at the Universal Orland Resort. Then Jim Hill talks about why Rolly Crump was one of Walt Disney’s favorite ImagineersShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/23/2023 • 39 minutes, 21 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how the Disney Parks are promoting Season Two of “Loki.” They also share some of the news stories that came out of New York Comic Con this past weekenedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/20/2023 • 47 minutes, 39 seconds

(Jim had a technical issue from 5min-10min in this show. If the crackle is too distracting, jump to 10:22 into the show. It's clean again after that point.)Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the “Animation is Film” Festival, which is being held in Hollywood later this week. They then share some of the animation-related news that came out of New York Comic Con this past weekend.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/17/2023 • 46 minutes, 2 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a survey that reveals what the Universal Orlando Resort has in the works to keep Guests coming in 2024 out ahead of Epic Universe opening in 2025. They then look back at what WDW Entertainment originally wanted to present as a nighttime spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/16/2023 • 45 minutes, 36 seconds

Jim Hill – in a solo show this week – starts off by talking about how much he dislikes the Jacob Javits Convention Center in NYC. He then discusses Kevin Feige’s decision to have Marvel Studios redo a lot of what’s already been shot for “Daredevil: Born Again”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/14/2023 • 30 minutes, 43 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by paying tribute to Shawna Trpcic, the Lucasfilm costume designer who passed away last week. They then go on to talk about that “Jabba the Hutt” movie that Guillermo Del Toro worked on.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/11/2023 • 55 minutes, 29 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how well “Exorcist: Believer” & “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” did at the box office this past weekend. They then discuss the “mixed production model” that DreamWorks Animation will soon be adoptingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/10/2023 • 44 minutes, 14 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by discussing the meal he recently had at EPCOT’s Shiki-Sai restaurant (which recently opened at the Japan pavilion in World Showcase. Then he & Jim Hill discuss the latest round of discounts which are now being offered for vacation packages to WDW & the Disneyland ResortShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/9/2023 • 35 minutes, 36 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by discussing the meal he recently had at EPCOT’s Shiki-Sai restaurant (which recently opened at the Japan pavilion in World Showcase. Then he & Jim Hill discuss the latest round of discounts which are now being offered for vacation packages to WDW & the Disneyland ResortShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/9/2023 • 35 minutes, 36 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking up those “Werewolf by Night” concert events that are being held in Minnesota & Washington D.C. later this month. They also discuss why Marvel Studios opted to play down Jonathan Majors’ appearances in Season Two of “Loki.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/6/2023 • 36 minutes, 25 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about this year’s edition of Fantastic Fest. They then discuss “Pencils Vs Pixels,” the upcoming documentary that discusses how the rise of CG in the 1990s led to 2D animation’s fallLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/3/2023 • 46 minutes, 56 seconds

Drew Taylor and Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about this year’s edition of Fantastic Fest. They then discuss “Pencils Vs Pixels,” the upcoming documentary that discusses how the rise of CG in the 1990s led to 2D animation’s fallLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/3/2023 • 46 minutes, 56 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a one-on-one survey that was recently done on “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.” They also take a close look at the most recent round of hotel room discounts offered at Walt Disney WorldShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/2/2023 • 52 minutes, 25 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how the pending resolution of the writers strike may impact Marvel Studios’ future plans. They also reveal when “Echo” is expected to show up on Disney+Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/29/2023 • 42 minutes, 37 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by revealing which “Star Wars” icon is going to be headlining at this year’s Fan Expo in San Francisco. They then look back at what George Lucas had to say about the prequels in 1992Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/27/2023 • 57 minutes, 36 seconds

The guys divide-and-conquer this time around. With Jim Hill doing the news segment of this week’s show all by his lonesome. Then Drew Taylor interviews acclaimed author Dave Bossert about his two new Disney-related booksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/26/2023 • 1 hour, 56 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing some thoughts on what that proposed $60 billion investment really means for Disney Parks, Experiences & Products. Jim Hill then shines a spotlight on the “Disney Rock’n Rockets” showShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/25/2023 • 46 minutes, 39 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by directing people’s attention to the “Making of Secret Invasion” documentary on Disney+. They also talk about why Chris Evans was originally reluctant to sign on to play Steve Rogers / Captain America in the MCULearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/23/2023 • 49 minutes, 15 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how many ways one can view the stage musical version of Dreamworks’ “The Prince of Egypt.” They also talk about the “Harley Quinn” spin-off that Warner Bros. Animation just put into productionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/19/2023 • 59 minutes, 49 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing many of the upcoming projects for the Disney Parks that were recently revealed at Destination D23. FYI: They group these items from “Very Likely to Happen” to “Hey, Pal. You Should Live So Long”Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/18/2023 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 34 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Marvel visual effect artists’ decision to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. They also discuss what details were revealed about DCA’s “King Thanos” ride at Destination D23 this past weekendLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/15/2023 • 49 minutes, 39 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about all of the Lucasfilm-related news coming out of this year’s Destination D23. They then discuss the two most recent episodes of “Star Wars: Ahsoka”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/13/2023 • 59 minutes, 22 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the big reaction “Once Upon a Studio” got at this year’s Destination D23. They then talk about “Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental,” which debuts on Disney+ later this weekLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/12/2023 • 49 minutes, 28 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what the Disney Cruise Line recently revealed about the Treasure’s features. Mr. Testa also offers up his take on the “Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana” walk-thru at EpcotShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/11/2023 • 55 minutes, 32 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing what “Everybody loves Raymond” creator Phil Rosenthal recently had to say about the WGA & SAG-AFTRA strikes. They also reveal which Marvel productions for Disney+ just had their debut dates pushed back.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/8/2023 • 44 minutes, 24 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing whether Disney’s Animal Kingdom may be reviving its nighttime offerings. They then share some surveys coming out of Florida which suggest that the Resort is rethinking how it showcases its Food & Beverage opportunities onlineShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/4/2023 • 53 minutes, 25 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing that McDonald’s-from-1982 that just opened down in Brooklyn which is part of Disney’s promotional efforts for Season 2 of “Loki.” They also talk about David Harbour’s concerns when it comes to “Thunderbolts” & Season 5 of “Stranger Things”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/1/2023 • 39 minutes, 49 seconds

Brian Gaughn & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by revealing if Paul Reubens actually voiced the Captain Rex AA figure that appears in Oga’s Cantina. They then discuss how Ahmed Best got cast as Jar Jar Binks in the prequelsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/30/2023 • 54 minutes, 2 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about which villainous cartoon characters are supposed to appear at DCA during this year’s “Oogie Boogie Bash.” They also reveal who’ll now be voicing Rocky the Rooster in Aardman’s long-awaited sequel to “Chicken Run.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/29/2023 • 37 minutes, 37 seconds

im Shull returns to discuss how WDI justifies tearing down entire parts of parks (EX: The Streets of America at DHS) to then build brand-new lands like “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.” He also shares with Len & Jim how WDW’s drainage canal system was altered to make way for the Feature Animation – Florida buildingShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/28/2023 • 53 minutes, 22 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking up Season 2 of “I am Groot” (which debuts on Disney+ on September 6th). They then discuss what Bob Iger has been saying about Marvel Studios’ most recent theatrical releases & limited series.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/25/2023 • 47 minutes, 3 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing how well Laika’s “Coraline” did at the box office during its recent re-release to theaters. They then talk about how ABC Audio is readying a 12 episode podcast which expands Disney’s “Frozen” franchiseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/24/2023 • 39 minutes, 55 seconds

Len Testa start off this week’s show by sharing Christina Harrison’s experiences atthe first two presentations of this year’s trick-or-treat hard ticket event at WDW. Then Jim Hill finisheshis series about the Spain pavilion which was almost built at Epcot.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/21/2023 • 40 minutes, 10 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what Nia DaCosta– the director of “The Marvels” – had to say about superhero fatigue. They then go on to talk aboutKevin Feige’s efforts to reportedly persuade Hugh Jackman to appear in “Avengers: Secret Wars”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/18/2023 • 40 minutes, 58 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how Ray Stevenson’s sad passing could possibly impact “Star Wars: Ahsoka.” They then talk up several recent publications that have stories that are set aboard the HalcyonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/16/2023 • 46 minutes, 41 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing what Pixar president Jim Morris had to say about “Elemental.” They then touched on a number of animation-related events around the country that are coming to a close in the not-so-distant futureLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/15/2023 • 45 minutes, 52 seconds

Len Testa returns from his European vacation with tales of his time aboard the Disney Wish. Then he & Jim Hill review the news highlights coming out of The Walt Disney Company’s most recent quarterly earnings call.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/14/2023 • 45 minutes, 32 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how visual FX artists who worked on “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” & “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” are now looking to unionize. They also talk about how Disney CEO Bob Iger is now being a bit more circ*mspect whenever he discusses the on-going writers & actors strikesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/12/2023 • 41 minutes, 56 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by paying tribute to the animated film which first debuted in theaters 24 years ago this week. They then talk up “The Inventor,” the stop motion puppet / 2-D animated film which bows on August 24th.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/9/2023 • 37 minutes, 55 seconds

What do you do when Len Testa goes on vacation? You bring in a genuine Disney Legend to discuss topics that range from "Once Upon a Studio" (i.e., that soon-to-be-released Disney100 short) to Epcot's Spain pavilionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/7/2023 • 58 minutes, 26 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by looking back at when the God of Mischief made his debut in Marvel Comics. They also reveal who just got cast to play a villain in “Deadpool 3”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/4/2023 • 43 minutes, 26 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing which Sony Pictures productions now have new release dates thanks to the strikes. They also look back at when “The Simpsons Ride” replaced “Back to the Future: The Ride” at the Universal ParksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/1/2023 • 33 minutes, 35 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome back longtime Imagineer Jim Shull, who then talks about the many years he spent working on both Toy Story Land & the Toy Story Hotel for the Shanghai Disneyland ResortShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/31/2023 • 53 minutes, 48 seconds

Brian Gaughan starts off this week’s show by sharing the experiences he had at this year’s Comic-Con International down in San Diego. Jim Hill then talks about some of the things that may have tripped up “Indy 5” at the box office.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/29/2023 • 45 minutes, 2 seconds

Aaron Adams starts off this week’s show by talking about how a new MCU may now be on the rise. Then Jim Hill reveals why McDonald’s currently has Happy Meal toys that are tied to “The Marvels” (which doesn’t arrive in theaters ‘til November 10th of this year)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/28/2023 • 40 minutes, 20 seconds

Brian Gaughan starts off this week’s show by sharing the experiences he had at this year’s Comic-Con International down in San Diego. Jim Hill then talks about some of the things that may have tripped up “Indy 5” at the box office.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/27/2023 • 45 minutes, 2 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by talking about what it was like to panel in Hall H at this year’s Comic-Con International in San Diego. Then he & Jim Hill recount what happened on the show floor at the Paramount booth right after the “Star Trek” panel endedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/25/2023 • 39 minutes, 45 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the new DreamWorks-themed land that was just announced for Universal Studios Florida. They then take a look at the Lightning-Lane-to-Stand-By ratio which TouringPlans just noted for WDW’s Big Thunder Mountain RailroadShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/24/2023 • 41 minutes, 51 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by listing all of the films &limited series which have been impacted by the WGA and the SAG-AFTRA job actions. They then discussEpisode 5 of Marvel’s “Secret Invasion”SHOW BREAKDOWN: Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: According to Forbes, how much did “Secret Invasion” reportedly cost to makeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/21/2023 • 54 minutes, 21 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by talking about the premiere of Disney’s new “Haunted Mansion” movie which was held down in Anaheim. Then Jim Hill reviews this Saturday & Sunday’s offerings at San Diego Comic-Con.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/18/2023 • 40 minutes, 46 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Bob Iger’s contract extension at The Walt Disney Company through December of 2026. They also take a look at the Florida version of “Toy Story Midway Mania”Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/17/2023 • 46 minutes, 5 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how long a “Captain America” musical has actually been in the works. They also reveal who Bryan Singer originally wanted to play Logan in the “X-Men” movieLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/14/2023 • 44 minutes, 56 seconds

Brian Gaughn & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” did at the box office. They also talk about what happened with that Princess Leia dress from “A New Hope” that was recent put up for auctionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/12/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 39 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about “Nimona,” Netflix’s newest animated feature. They then shine a spotlight on a number of the animated projects coming from Warner Bros Discovery this SummerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/11/2023 • 36 minutes, 49 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by discussing how Guests using WDW’s DASmay be impacting Lighting Lane. Jim Hill then talks about the challenges that the Imagineers facedduring the construction phase of “Toy Story Midway Mania”Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/10/2023 • 42 minutes, 15 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the panels that Marvel Comics will be presenting later this month at Comic Con International in San Diego. They also talk about Episode 3 of “Secret Invasion”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/7/2023 • 53 minutes, 29 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about “Nimona,” Netflix’s newest animated feature. They then shine a spotlight on a number of the animated projects coming from Warner Bros Discovery this SummerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/4/2023 • 42 minutes, 27 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the per-park pricing that went into effect at WDW for Genie+. They then wrap up their look back at the Walt Disney World SpeedwayShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/3/2023 • 41 minutes, 6 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s story by talking about what the artists & animators who created “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” recently shared about their working conditions on that Sony Pictures Animation production. They also discuss Episode 2 of “Secret Invasion”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/30/2023 • 58 minutes, 40 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” bested Pixar’s “Elemental” at the North American box office this past weekend. Mr. Taylor then shares all of the fun film-related stuff he got to do in France & ItalyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/29/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 21 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” bested Pixar’s “Elemental” at the North American box office this past weekend. Mr. Taylor then shares all of the fun film-related stuff he got to do in France & ItalyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/27/2023 • 39 minutes, 25 seconds

Len Testa and Jim Hill start off of this week’s episode by sharing some listener questions. They then talk about how Mr. Eisner’s trip to Indiana in May of 1985 led to an ambitious project being built in the parking lot for WDW’s Magic Kingdom.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/26/2023 • 43 minutes

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about why Marvel Studios has opted out of this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. They also take a look back at Ang Lee’s “Hulk” (which is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its original theatrical release this week)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/23/2023 • 38 minutes, 11 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the jump in attendance levels that Universal’s two Florida parks have recently experienced. They also look back at the Summer of 1983 and how Walt Disney Productions celebrated its 60th anniversary.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/19/2023 • 40 minutes, 50 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by comparing “Across the Spider-Verse” ‘s performance at the box office to that of “Into the Spider-Verse” back in 2018. They then talk about how the writers strike continues to impact the MCULearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/16/2023 • 50 minutes, 21 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about a survey that the Universal Orlando Resort just sent out to recent Guests. Jim Hill also concludes his look back at the development of the Disneyland HotelLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/12/2023 • 49 minutes, 11 seconds

Aaron Adams reviews the sequel to “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Jim Hill then talks about what the New Yorker recently revealed about who really started Marvel StudiosLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/9/2023 • 50 minutes, 47 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a listener’s experience at “The Elemental Experience” mall tour. They then talk about how Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has changed the packaging of its animated film library in conjunction with the Company’s 100th anniversary celebrationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/6/2023 • 38 minutes, 23 seconds

While Len Testa explores the State of Maine, Jim Hill discusses the recent closure of Disneyland’s version of Splash Mountain. He also continues his look back at the expansion of the Disneyland Hotel in the 1960s & 1970s.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/5/2023 • 40 minutes, 53 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing box office predictions for “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” They also talk about which MCU projects are being impacted by the WGA strike.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/2/2023 • 42 minutes, 1 second

First Drew Taylor share his impressions of the soon-to-be-released “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” Then Jim Hill talks about the path that led to Howard Ashman working on animated features for Walt Disney StudiosLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/30/2023 • 47 minutes, 34 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about all of the annual passholder discounts & exclusives that will be available at WDW through the end of June. They also discuss how the Disney Parks has begun setting the stage for “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure”Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/29/2023 • 40 minutes, 23 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by comparing the domestic box office take for “Guardians: Vol 3” to North American ticket sales for “Guardians: Vol 2.” They also share what Florence Pugh’s friends in the indie film realm have to say about her decision to join the MCU.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/26/2023 • 53 minutes, 52 seconds

Brian Gaughn & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the reception “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” got at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. They also discuss Disney’s decision to shut down “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser” prior to the start of the new fiscal yearLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/24/2023 • 57 minutes, 57 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking up Leslie Iwerks’ latest documentary series. They then talk about the less-than-warm reception Warner Bros Discovery head David Zazlav received this past weekend when he delivered the commencement speech at BULearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/23/2023 • 41 minutes, 51 seconds

In a super-sized episode, Len Testa & Jim Hill discuss all of this past week’s breaking news coming out of Florida. They also take a look at when Disneyland tried to get an Indiana Jones-inspired “Jedi Training Academy” -like experience up & running in Anaheim.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/22/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 25 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the Marvel-related news that just came out of the Javits Center during Disney’s Upfronts. They also talk about how AI may someday be used to insert you directly into your favorite MCU movie.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/19/2023 • 50 minutes, 13 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the next six weeks’ worth of animated films which will be arriving in theaters. They then talk about the upcoming LA debut of “Immersive Disney Animation”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/16/2023 • 44 minutes, 16 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episodes by reviewing the changes Walt Disney World has in the works for 2024. They then look back at that short-lived Disneyland show which replaced the Tahitian TerraceShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/15/2023 • 58 minutes, 45 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3” did over its opening weekend in theaters. They then reveal which MCU projects have already postponed and/or shut down production due to the Writer’s StrikeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/12/2023 • 45 minutes, 51 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how much “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” has earned to date at the worldwide box office. They then talk about the most recent set of lay-offs at DreamWorks AnimationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/11/2023 • 40 minutes, 31 seconds

Jim Hill start off this week’s show by explaining why it’s been so long between new LAL episodes. Then he & Brian Gaughn discuss the latest Star Wars-related newsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/10/2023 • 53 minutes, 58 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the new trip planning service that the Mouse is making available to DVC members. They also look back at what happened when the air conditioning for every attraction but one broke down at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/8/2023 • 35 minutes, 58 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the film that – 15 years ago – kicked off the MCU. They also talk about how the Writers Strike could potentially impact several of the movies & TV series that Marvel Studios is about to put before the camera.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/5/2023 • 38 minutes, 53 seconds

n a special CinemaCon edition of this podcast, Drew Taylor recaps his recent visit to Las Vegas. He and Jim Hill then talk about what the various studios screened for exhibitors in the Colosseum at Caesar’sLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/2/2023 • 34 minutes, 56 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the lawsuit The Walt Disney Company just filed against Florida governor Ron DeSantis. They also discuss what happened with the dragon prop featured in Disneyland’s “Fantasmic!.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/1/2023 • 44 minutes, 18 seconds

aron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the Spider-Man-related stuff that Sony screened at CinemaCon earlier this week. They then offer an update on the Victoria Alonso situationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/28/2023 • 45 minutes, 15 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by looking over this year’s schedule for CinemaCon. They then talk about how soon “The Super Mario Bros Movie” will blow through the billion-dollar barrier when it comes to worldwide ticket sales.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/25/2023 • 44 minutes, 37 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how the Fort Wilderness Cabins will soon be getting a facelift. They also share the latest news in regard to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District debacle.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/24/2023 • 49 minutes, 56 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how the next “GotG” movie is expected to do at the domestic box office. They also share the latest Jonathan Majors newsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/21/2023 • 43 minutes, 11 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how well the “Super Mario Bros Movie” did at the worldwide box office. They then talk about Warner Bros Discovery is rebranded HBO Max as Max in an effort to take on Disney+Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/18/2023 • 37 minutes, 8 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the new “Star Tours” ride film that will reportedly debut at the Disney Parks in 2015. They also discuss the latest State-of-Florida / Reedy Creek developmentsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/17/2023 • 48 minutes, 26 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the issue of Marvel’s “Strange Tales” that introduced Black Panther. They then talk about “Secret Invasion,” the new MCU limited series which debuts on Disney+ on June 21st.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/14/2023 • 46 minutes, 1 second

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how well “Super Mario Bros” is expected to do at the box office over its opening weekend. They also shine a spotlight on an upcoming reunion of the cast & crew of “The Brave Little Toaster”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/11/2023 • 48 minutes, 46 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by reviewing what’s been going on with Reedy Creek over the past few weeks. They then look back at when DHS had game show-based attractions like “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play It!”Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/10/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 25 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a very interesting survey that just got sent out to WDW annual passholders. They then look back at what influence the look & the layout of the Casting Center that Robert A.M. Stern designed for Disney World back in the late 1980sShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/3/2023 • 36 minutes, 26 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about their recent behind-the-scenes adventures out in Southern California. Then Chrissy Harrison reports in from the very first day that Roundup Rodeo BBQ is open to the public at DHS’ Toy Story LandShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/27/2023 • 57 minutes, 37 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what Disney’s CEO had to say at this year’s Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. They then talk about Victoria Alonso’s recent departure from Marvel StudiosLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/24/2023 • 35 minutes, 42 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing which films took home the Best Animated Feature & Best Animated Short Oscars. They then pay tribute to Disney Legend Burny MattinsonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/23/2023 • 37 minutes, 16 seconds

Jim Hill welcomes guest host Jim Shull to a special edition of Disney Dish. Where these two then take listeners behind-the-scenes at two classic theme park attractionsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/22/2023 • 50 minutes, 47 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by celebrating the 10th anniversary of the launch of the “Disney Dish” podcast. They then talk about the Tokyo Disneyland import that eventually led to the creation of Disney Princess Fairytale HallShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/13/2023 • 34 minutes, 37 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing who just began appearing at the WDW version of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.” They also talk about the most recent episodes of “The Bad Batch” and “The Mandalorian”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/8/2023 • 56 minutes, 8 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the After Hours events that have just been announced for Epcot & Typhoon Lagoon. They also offer up some opinions on where the very best places at the WDW Resort are when it comes to outdoor diningShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/6/2023 • 54 minutes, 34 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” did at the box office over its second weekend in domestic release. They also discuss screenwriter Jeff Loveness’ reaction to the disappointing reviews that MCU film receivedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/3/2023 • 44 minutes, 22 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the films that influenced Chris Williams’ Oscar-nominated “The Sea Beast.” They then discuss the four-part Hayao Miyazaki that GKIDS recently acquired the North American rights toLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/28/2023 • 40 minutes, 18 seconds

In a special solo edition of Disney Dish, Jim Hill shares a survey about Disneyland’s new nighttime show, “Wonderous Journeys.” He also answers listener mail about an Abraham Lincoln attraction that was once proposed for FrontierlandLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/27/2023 • 41 minutes, 16 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about why “The Marvels” release date reportedly got pushed back from July 28th to November 10th. They then share the latest news in regards to what Jeremy Renner is supposedly doing to speed along his recovery from that Snow Cat accidentLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/24/2023 • 46 minutes, 6 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” & “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” did at this year’s VES Awards. Mr. Taylor then shares what it was like to attend the grand opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios HollywoodLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/21/2023 • 39 minutes, 41 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing what he knows about the State of Florida’s upcoming overhaul of the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Then Jim Hill looks back at when Walt & Roy O. Disney brawled over WED EnterprisesShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/20/2023 • 52 minutes, 32 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the work that Academy Award winner Ruth E. Carter did on the original “Black Panther” & its sequel, “Wakanda Forever.” They also discuss which “X-Men” veterans might be joining the cast of “Deadpool 3”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/17/2023 • 46 minutes, 4 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how the auction of Peter Mayhew’s “Star Wars” memorabilia got called off. They then review the last three episodes of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Season 2”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/15/2023 • 53 minutes, 34 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about “Mushka,” Andreas Deja’s long-in-the-works hand-drawn film. They also discuss Disney & Pixar’s recently announced plans to produce further sequels to “Toy Story,” “Frozen” & “Zootopia”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/14/2023 • 38 minutes, 11 seconds

Len Testa reports in from his experience at the Cast Member Preview for Tomorrowland’s newest addition. Then Jim Hill talks about how KUKA arms went from being a tool used on industrial assembly lines to theme park attractionsShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/13/2023 • 50 minutes, 34 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing what James Gunn had to say about the way Marvel Studios makes movies. They also talk about the Broadway show that George Santos claimed to have helpedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/10/2023 • 46 minutes, 4 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing Eddie Murphy’s thoughts when it comes to “Shrek 5.” They also talk about why “Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece” has just extended its run at the WDFMLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/7/2023 • 35 minutes, 42 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a Disneyland guest opinion poll from April of 1960. They also look back at when the Happiest Place on Earth used to be closed on Mondays & Tuesdays during the off-seasonShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/6/2023 • 52 minutes, 50 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how Showtime is merging with Paramount+. They then take a look at James Gunn & Peter Safran’s plans for DC Studios’ Chapter One, “Gods & Monsters”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/3/2023 • 43 minutes, 33 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill starts off this week’s show by revealing which film just surpassed “The Force Awakens” at the worldwide box office. They also talk about how Star Wars is featured in “World of Color – One,” DCA’s new nighttime extravaganzaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/1/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 14 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about this year’s Academy Award nominees from Best Animated Feature & Short. They also reflect on those two year renewals that “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy,” & “Bob’s Burgers” just gotLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/31/2023 • 46 minutes

Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome two guests to this week’s show: Christina Harrison from TouringPlans.com (who talks about the food items that can be found at the 2023 edition of Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts) & Bethanee Bemis (museum specialist at the Smithsonian Museum of American History)Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/30/2023 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 42 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by revealing which SPUMC film received 5 Razzie nominations. They also talk about a story thread that was edited out of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/27/2023 • 39 minutes, 32 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the Mickey Mouse short that wound up being banned in the UK & Nazi Germany. They also discuss Disney Music’s recent move into the lofi marketLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/24/2023 • 35 minutes, 31 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing the dates for the 2023 edition of Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival. They also discuss a new set of surveys which suggest that Disney officials are getting increasingly concerned about how many of the Company’s formerly loyal customers seem to have soured on the Mouse.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/23/2023 • 54 minutes, 28 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing the latest Jeremy Renner & Angela Bassett-related news. They then reveal which two MCU films just got cleared to be released in Mainland ChinaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/20/2023 • 46 minutes, 46 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing all of the animation-related news they’ve heard coming out of the TCA’s Winter Tour. They go on to discuss the history of Sony Pictures AnimationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/17/2023 • 39 minutes, 37 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the two projects that Universal just announced. They also discuss what can now be heard as one wanders through Epcot’s Morocco pavilionShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/16/2023 • 56 minutes, 51 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off by talking about that Golden Globe that Angela Bassett just won for her performance in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” They also talk about how much time Marvel Studios execs gave Don Cheadle to decide whether he wanted to sign a six picture dealLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/13/2023 • 52 minutes, 15 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by revisiting the John-Williams / new-ending-for-“Indy-5” controversy. They then talk about how Disney has been using “Avatar: The Way of Water” to raise awareness of this James Mangold movie.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/11/2023 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 6 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show talking about the second special episode of “The Owl House” (which debuts on the Disney Channel on January 21st). They also talk about how the 2023 Awards Season may have played into “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” popping up on Amazon Prime Video this past Friday.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/10/2023 • 47 minutes, 23 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show talking about the modified dining plan that WDW is offering Guests who book rooms between June 25th & September 14th. They then shared what they’ve learned about those “Disney After Hours” hard ticket events being held at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/9/2023 • 51 minutes, 2 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing the latest new about Jeremy Renner’s accident. They then talk about when the next “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” trailer will dropLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/6/2023 • 31 minutes, 9 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” has been doing so far at the box office. They also take a look back at the past year when it comes to feature & television animationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/3/2023 • 42 minutes, 16 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the return of the Walt Disney World Railroad after a four-year-long rehab. They also talk about when “Super Nintendo World” will be opening at Universal Studios Hollywood in the coming yearShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/2/2023 • 54 minutes, 2 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how “Captain America: New World Order,” “Thunderbolts” & “Deadpool 3” may be connected. They also look back at how the MCU fared in 2022Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/30/2022 • 55 minutes, 48 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill take a close look at all of the people & stories that helped shape the past year in theme parks & entertainment.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/26/2022 • 51 minutes, 31 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing which recent Marvel Studios releases have just been short-listed for possible Academy Awards nominations. They also talk about how DC fans have been reacting to James Gunn’s recent efforts to right the ship when it comes to how Warner Bros. Discovery will be handling superheroes movies & TV series in the not-so-distant futureLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/23/2022 • 45 minutes, 56 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the Universal Creative vets who recently opted to take early retirement packages. They also talk about the various Disneyland second gate plans WDI cooked up before finally settling on DCA.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/19/2022 • 44 minutes, 35 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man” just got added to the National Film Registry. They also share what John Krasinski recently said about possibly returning to the MCU to reprise his role as Reed RichardsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/16/2022 • 40 minutes, 46 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing their thoughts on the “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” teaser trailer. They then take a look at which animated feature is now leading the pack as we head into the 2023 awards season.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/15/2022 • 39 minutes, 9 seconds

Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by describing what the WDW version of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” is like during the holiday season. Brian Gaughan then looks back at the final episodes of Season One of “Star Wars: Andor”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/14/2022 • 1 hour, 47 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the new “Villain Con: Minion Blast” attraction that just got officially announced for Universal Studios Florida. They also take a look back at the mid-1980s when The Walt Disney Company decided to start acquiring hotels in Orange County, CAShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/12/2022 • 45 minutes, 45 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about why “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” & “Black Adam” has struggled to meet Wall Street’s box office projections this Fall. They then point out what’s different about the teaser poster for “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/9/2022 • 48 minutes, 16 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Eric Goldberg, Mark Henn & Randy Hayco*ck’s latest special project for Walt Disney Animation Studios. They also share their thoughts on the latest “Super Mario Bros” trailerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/6/2022 • 29 minutes, 9 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing a recent survey where WDW visitors were asked to share their opinions of Disney’s Riviera Resort. Jim Hill then looks back at Walt Disney World’s “100 Years of Magic” celebrationShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/5/2022 • 40 minutes, 53 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about DreamWorks Animation’s new logo. They then focus on why Don Hall & Qui Nguyen’s latest film for WDAS failed to connect with audiencesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/1/2022 • 33 minutes, 50 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by revealing which Epcot attractions have already received their seasonal overlays. Jim Hill then finishes up his history of McDonald’s relationship with the Walt Disney CompanyShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/28/2022 • 38 minutes, 7 seconds

Aaron Adams starts off this week’s episode by talking about the 300 “Reality Stones” that Marvel’s partner, East Continental Gems, just made available for purchase. Jim Hill then shares how “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” did over its second weekend in domestic release.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/25/2022 • 42 minutes, 24 seconds

en Testa & Jim Hill share everything that they’ve been told by Mouse House insiders about Bob Iger’s return. Likewise how long Chapek’s dismissal has actually been in the worksShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/23/2022 • 31 minutes, 32 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing some of what they’ve heard over the past 24 hours in regards to Disney’s corporate drama. They also discuss how a gold medal ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan led to “Beauty & the Beast” on BroadwayLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/22/2022 • 36 minutes, 46 seconds

Len Testa and Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a trip-planning surveythat Disney Visa recently sent out. They then continue their look at Disney Corporate’s decades-long relationship with the McDonald’s restaurant chainShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/21/2022 • 47 minutes, 47 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the investment community’s reaction to “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” They then share their impressions of this Ryan Coogler movieLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/18/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 35 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing the many ways that Disney is now merchandising Life Day. They also talk about how you can serve your Thanksgiving guests a Chandrilan SquigLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/16/2022 • 58 minutes, 56 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the “Encanto Live-to-Film Concert Experience” at the Hollywood Bowl. They also pay tribute to the late Kevin Conroy, who’s been the official voice of Batman since the early 1990sLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/15/2022 • 44 minutes, 45 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by paying tribute to the late Disney Legend, Alice Estes Davis. They then talk about Villains Lair, the new fireworks dessert party being offered at the Top of the World lounge at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary ResortShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/14/2022 • 45 minutes, 52 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by looking back on the “Art of DuckTales” panel he just hosted at Gallery Nucleus. Then Drew & Jim Hill look back on the life & career of a Disney LegendLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/8/2022 • 47 minutes, 17 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a survey which suggests that WDW officials are getting increasingly concerned about the Universal Orlando Resort. They then take a look at when the Disney Vacation Club began concentrating its expansion plans around Seven Seas Lagoon.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/7/2022 • 49 minutes, 45 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how “The Sea Beast” has become Netflix’s most viewed original animated feature. They also look back at the career of Animagic pioneer Jules BassLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/2/2022 • 39 minutes, 25 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the entertainment line-up for this year’s International Festival of the Holidays. They also look back at what led up to the ill-fated 1999 update of Future World’s “Journey into Imagination” pavilion.Show notesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/31/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 44 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the Hollywood premiere of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” They also take a look at the teaser trailer for “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/28/2022 • 45 minutes, 7 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about that “Kingdom Hearts” animatic that just popped up online. They also discuss those “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi” shorts that debut on Disney+ later this week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/25/2022 • 45 minutes, 16 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by revealing that the recently re-opened Monsieur Paul now has a dress code. They also talk about how Walt Disney World will soon begin cutting back on character greetings across propertyShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/24/2022 • 55 minutes, 53 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing casting news associated with “Ironheart” & “Agatha: Coven of Chaos,” two limited series that Marvel Studios is producing for Disney+. They then take a look at the now-nearly 20-year-long history of “Daredevil” -related movies & TV seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/21/2022 • 42 minutes, 44 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by looking back at the October 2015 debut of the first full trailer for “Star Wars – Episode VII: The Force Awakens.” They talk about the most recent episodes of Lucasfilm’s latest limited series for Disney+, “Star Wars: Andor”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/20/2022 • 54 minutes, 58 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the heroic death of “Yu-Gi-Oh!” creator Kazuki Takahashi. They then share their opinions of the first trailer for Illuminations’ “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/18/2022 • 37 minutes, 1 second

Len Testa and Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the price increases that were just announced for the Disneyland and WDW Resorts. They then continue their look at the controversial “Journey into Imagination” redo that went live in October of 1999Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/17/2022 • 51 minutes, 1 second

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how issues concerning this Mahersha Ali movie are now impacting Marvel Studios’ plans through 2026. They also talk about “Werewolf by Night”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/14/2022 • 56 minutes, 26 seconds

While Drew Taylor is away on assignment, Jim Hill shares the latest Warner Bros. Discovery-related news. He also talks about the two Disney Animation-based experiences that will soon be debuting statesideLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/11/2022 • 29 minutes, 15 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the entertainment line-up for this year’s International Festival of the Holidays. They also look back at what led up to the ill-fated 1999 update of Future World’s “Journey into Imagination” pavilion.Show Notes.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/10/2022 • 45 minutes, 27 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Marvel Studios decision to change “Armor Wars” from a limited series for Disney+ to a theatrical release. They also talk about the most recent episodes of “She-Hulk: Attorney-at-Law”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/7/2022 • 48 minutes, 37 seconds

Jim Hill starts off this week’s show by sharing his impression of the Hyperspace Lounge (the Star Wars-themed bar aboard the Disney Wish). Then he & Brian Gaughan discuss the “Indiana Jones 5” trailer that leaked online earlier this weekLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/5/2022 • 38 minutes, 27 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show with an update on the Warner Bros Discovery situation. They then talk about Jodie Benson’s new memoir, “Part of My World”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/4/2022 • 31 minutes, 29 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show with a brief recap of their recent “Disney Dish on the Disney Wish” event. They then take a look at the dark rides that the Imagineers were originally development for WDW’s Magic Kingdom back in the late 1960sShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/3/2022 • 38 minutes, 19 seconds

In a show that suddenly became far more newsworthy than they’d initiallyintended, Len Testa and Jim Hill talk about how the WDW Cast readies that Resort when a tropical storm is bearing down on Central Florida.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/26/2022 • 30 minutes, 59 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by looking back at the Star Wars & Indiana Jones-related news that was revealed at the D23 Expo. They then go on to talk about the first three episodes of Lucasfilm’s latest limited series for Disney+Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/22/2022 • 53 minutes, 23 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the animation news that was revealed at this year’s D23 Expo. They also offer up a theory about what David Zaslav is really doing over at Warner Bros. DiscoveryLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/20/2022 • 47 minutes, 11 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this Journey of Water and Blue Sweek’s show by talking about why the opening of TRON Lightcycle Run has been pushed ‘til the Spring of 2023. They also discuss the Blue Sky Projects that were talked about at the Parks presentation at this year’s D23 ExpoShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/19/2022 • 58 minutes, 35 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the latest episode of “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.” They then look back at all of the Marvel-related news that came out of this year’s D23 Expo.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/16/2022 • 48 minutes, 38 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing what may turn out to be Universal Orlando’s next big promotional campaign. They then look back at how Michael Eisner started adding celebrities to Disney theme park attractions in the mid-to-late 1980sLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/12/2022 • 50 minutes, 34 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the two seasons of “Star Wars: Andor” which will cover 5 years of story. They then go on share George Lucas’ theory as to why Star War fans initially rejected Jar Jar BinksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/7/2022 • 49 minutes, 32 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by musing on when performances of “Fantasmic!” may begin at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They then look back at the Fall of 1995. Which is when Magic Kingdom managers snookered Michael Ovitz, the then-President of The Walt DisneyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/5/2022 • 43 minutes, 16 seconds

Jim Hill starts off this week’s show by explaining why he’s doing a solo edition of this podcast. He then goes on to talk about Episode 3 of “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/5/2022 • 39 minutes, 8 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the vocal cast for Laika’s new stop motion / CG film, “Wildwood.” They then share which subscription streaming services are thinking about snatching up HBO Max’s “Batman: Caped Crusader” animated seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/30/2022 • 40 minutes, 9 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing some long-needed changes that were recently made to Disney’s park reservation system. They also take a look back at the Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship Restaurant at Disneyland ParkShow notesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/29/2022 • 42 minutes, 56 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how Alan Horn has recently returned to Warner Bros. Studio as a consultant. They also talk about Episode 2 of “She-Hulk: Attorney for Hire.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/26/2022 • 44 minutes, 10 seconds

Brian Gaughn & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the latest episodes of Vice’s “Icons Unearthed: Star Wars.” They discuss Lucasfilm’s original plans for its “A Star Wars Story” series of filmsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/24/2022 • 54 minutes, 12 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about what’s been going on with a number of animated series over on HBO Max. They then talk about the never-completed Chris Farley version of DreamWorks Animation’s “Shrek”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/23/2022 • 47 minutes, 12 seconds

Jim Hill welcomes Chrissy Harrison from TouringPlans.com. Who then shares her impressions of the latest booths to open at Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival as well as the 2022 edition of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween PartyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/22/2022 • 42 minutes, 26 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by revealing what they know about Season Two of “Marvel’s What If?” They then share their impressions of Marvel Studios’ latest limited series for Disney+Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/19/2022 • 49 minutes, 12 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill starts off this week’s episode by talking up the “Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio” exhibit which debuts at the MOMA in NYC this December. They also discuss why animation fans might need to go visit a Great Wolf Lodge next month.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/16/2022 • 30 minutes, 41 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the most recent Disney earnings call. They then wrap up their series about WDW’s Millennium Celebration.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/15/2022 • 44 minutes, 51 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing images that have popped up online from the sets of “Echo” & “Ironheart.” They also preview the Marvel-related panels to be presented at next month’s D23 EXPOLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/12/2022 • 39 minutes, 8 seconds

Brian Gaughn & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing “Star Wars: Andor.” They then look back at the production difficulties “Empire Strikes Back” experienced when that crew was shooting the Ice-Planet-of-Hoth sequences in NorwayLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/10/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 15 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to shelve “Scoob!: Holiday Haunt.” They also talk about how Skydance Animation’s first feature length project, “Luck,” wasn’t all that lucky when it came to positive reviewsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/9/2022 • 33 minutes, 27 seconds

en Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a survey that reveals Universal Orlando’s keen interest in people’s most recent trips to WDW. They then take a look back at Epcot’s Millennium CelebrationShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/8/2022 • 49 minutes, 39 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Marvel’s “Secret Invasion.” which will supposedly be Disney+’s first crossover event. They then go on to talk about the important role that editor Jeff Ford played in crafting one of the more iconic moments in “Avengers: Endgame”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/5/2022 • 48 minutes, 34 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the teaser trailer for Guillermo Del Toro’s “Pinocchio.” They then discuss the “Walt Disney’s Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece” at the Walt Disney Family Museum.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/2/2022 • 38 minutes, 8 seconds

Len Testa and Jim Hill welcome Mrs. Shannon Ford, who talks about her experience aboard the Disney Wish. They then discuss what’s happening with Disney’s “Hercules,” which may be the Company’s next animated feature to be headed to BroadwayShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/1/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 4 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off by reviewing all of the news that came out of Marvel Studios’ Hall H presentation at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. They then talk about which character was the heart of the MCU’s Phases I - 3Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/29/2022 • 54 minutes, 40 seconds

Brian Gaughn starts off this week’s show by looking back at the 2022 edition of San Diego Comic-Con. Then Jim Hill talks about four soon-to-be-published Star Wars-related books that are worth checking outLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/27/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 50 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what Craig McCracken now has in the works. They also talk about some of the entertainment-related books these two are now reading.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/26/2022 • 33 minutes, 37 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome back Christina Harrison from Touring Plans, who talks about the 2022 edition of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. They then share Josh Gad’s memories of working on “Frozen Ever After”Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/25/2022 • 1 hour, 14 seconds

Aaron Adams starts off this week’s show by talking about a button he noticed on the remote for his new PS5. Then Jim Hill takes a close look at how “Thor: Love & Thunder” did over its second weekend in domestic releaseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/22/2022 • 50 minutes

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing some updates about this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. They then discuss an old right-of-passage that used to happen to new Walt Disney Animation Studio staffers back in the 1950s & 1960sLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/19/2022 • 40 minutes, 14 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by revealing which three WDW restaurants will begin offering character dining again. They then talk about why Epcot’s “SeaVenture” attraction got its name changed to “Maelstrom”Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/18/2022 • 49 minutes, 52 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how “Thor: Love & Thunder” did at the domestic box office over its opening weekend. They also talk about Episode 6 of “Ms. Marvel,” Marvel Studios’ latest limited series for Disney+Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/15/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 9 seconds

Brian Gaughn & Jim Hill talk about Milly Bobby Brown’s rumored involvement in a future “Star Wars” film. They also talk about George Lucas’ sense of humor and how comfortable George was with people parodied the film franchise he createdLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/13/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 36 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by plugging Jake S. Friedman’s “The Disney Revolt: The Great Labor War of Animation’s Golden Age.” They then list some of the panels & presentations that animation fans shouldn’t miss if they’re headed down to San Diego later this monthLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/12/2022 • 45 minutes, 9 seconds

Banks Lee joins Jim Hill on a special edition of the Disney Dish. As they look at how Cypress Gardens (which was a favorite Central Florida attraction of Roy O. & Edna Disney) spent the past 10 years transforming into the 5th LEGO Park in the world.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/11/2022 • 52 minutes, 2 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the “Art of Marvel Studio’s Falcon and the Winter Soldier” book. They also discuss Episodes 4 & 5 of “Ms. Marvel.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/8/2022 • 53 minutes, 19 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how well “Minions: The Rise of Gru” seems to be doing at the domestic box office. They also talk about the “Baymax!” limited series that just debuted on Disney+.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/5/2022 • 42 minutes, 39 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Bob Chapek’s contract being extended by Disney’s Board of Directors. They talk about where the Brightline Train Service may be stopping in the Orlando area now that a station at Disney Springs is no longer in the cardsShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/4/2022 • 47 minutes, 10 seconds

Brian Gaughn & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by looking back at the career of this five-time Academy Award winner and the numerous blockbusters William wrote themes & scores for. They also discuss the final episode of that “Obi-Wan Kenobi” limited series for Disney+.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/29/2022 • 54 minutes, 42 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week ’s show by continuing their discussion on the disappointing domestic box office for Pixar’s “Lightyear.” Drew also shares his thoughts on “Baymax!” the series (which debuts on Disney+ this week)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/28/2022 • 33 minutes, 8 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing some surveys that Guests who stayed at WDW’s monorail resorts recently received. They also talk about Michael Eisner’s 1985 trip to the Chautauqua Institute inspired him to start offering education-based vacation experiences to WDW visitorsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/27/2022 • 43 minutes, 21 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the most recent episodes of Marvel Studios’ latest limited series for Disney+. They also talk about where the “Doctor Strange” sequel fits in the current MCU chronology.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/24/2022 • 54 minutes, 54 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing how “Lightyear” did over its opening weekend at the North American box office. They also talk about the stage version of Disney’s “Hercules,” which the Papermill Playhouse will present in the Winter of 2023Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/21/2022 • 40 minutes, 3 seconds

Christina Harrison reports on her recent stay at Disney’s resort & spa on Oahu. Then Jim Hill looks back at the history of the House of the Future at Disneyland ParkShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/20/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 26 seconds

Brian Gaughn & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the new “Star Wars” that Dan Zehr wrote which would be a perfect Father’s Day gift. They also discuss the last three episodes of Disney+’s“Obi-Wan Kenobi” limited seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/18/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 12 seconds

Jim Hill starts off this week’s show by describing the many different versions of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” Disney Studios created ahead of “Encanto” ‘s theatrical release. He also talks about the number of new animation studios that are opening up in VancouverLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/16/2022 • 37 minutes, 56 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing a fairly blunt survey that the WDW Resort recently sent out about Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Then Jim Hill talks about how – once upon a time – Pioneer Hall was supposed to have been the very first part of Florida’s Frontier Town projectShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/13/2022 • 51 minutes, 53 seconds

Aaron Adams starts off this week’s show by sharing some of the audio that he recently recorded at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Then he & Jim Hill then discuss the first episode of Marvel Studios’ latest limited series for Disney+Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/10/2022 • 43 minutes, 6 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show discussing that first look at Disney’s “Hamster & Gretel” which just got released. They then shine a spotlight on that new two-LP vinyl soundtrack for “The Iron Giant” which Varese Sarabande is about to release.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/7/2022 • 34 minutes, 25 seconds

en Testa & Jim Hill welcome Arthur Levine from About Theme Parks, who then talks about his new Substack project. These three then talk about an intriguing bit of construction that’s now underway at WDW’s Blizzard Beach water parkShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/6/2022 • 55 minutes, 1 second

Aaron Adams starts off this week’s show by recounting his recording adventures at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Then Jim Hill talks about his recent interaction with James Gunn, director of “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/3/2022 • 37 minutes, 6 seconds

Brian Gaughn looks back at the four days he just spent at the Anaheim Convention Center covering this year’s Star Wars Celebration. He and Jim Hill then discuss the first two episodes of “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” Lucasfilm’s latest limited series for Disney+Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/1/2022 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 13 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how “Top Gun: Maverick” is impacting the box office potential of “The Bob’s Burgers Movie.” They also talk about the “Winnie the Pooh” -themed comedy slasher movie, “Blood and Honey.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/31/2022 • 40 minutes, 30 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the new “Love & Thunder” trailer which debuted during Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. They also talk about the new “Daredevil” series that’s reportedly in development for Disney+Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/27/2022 • 53 minutes, 48 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about “Elemental,” Pixar’s next feature-length animated film. They also recall Tom Hanks’ guest appearance on ABC’s “Happy Days” back in November of 1982Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/24/2022 • 35 minutes, 24 seconds

Len Testa and Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing yet another survey. Thisone revealing that WDW officials have grown very concerned about visitors to Florida preferringUniversal Express to Genie, Genie+ & Lightning LaneShow notesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/22/2022 • 52 minutes, 55 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the Marvel-related news coming out of the ABC Upfronts. Then Aaron recounts his experience at “An Evening with Neil Gaiman,” which was held earlier this week at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/20/2022 • 54 minutes, 35 seconds

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing the recent resurgence in interest in prequels collectibles. They also talk about interviews Ewan McGregor has given out ahead of the Disney+ debut of “Obi-Wan Kenobi”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/18/2022 • 55 minutes, 17 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the teaser trailer for “Luck,” that Skydance Animation production that Apple Original Films will be releasing later this Summer. They also talk about Krofft Kon, which is being held in Orinda, CA this SaturdayLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/17/2022 • 33 minutes, 10 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a recent survey that the Universal Orlando Resort sent out to Harry Potter fans. Jim then continues his look back at “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” and how that film series made its way into the Disney Parks.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/16/2022 • 47 minutes, 33 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing how well “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” did over its opening weekend in theaters. They also share some ideas that were originally proposed for “Moon Knight” which then didn’t make it into the final version of this limited seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/13/2022 • 55 minutes, 54 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by following up on Drew’s story for The Wrap about what’s been going on with Netflix’s animated series. They then look back at how Walt Disney Studios cast voices for its animated featuresLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/10/2022 • 39 minutes, 22 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome back Christina Harrison, who talks about the surprisingly tasty gluten-free offerings that can be found around WDW property. Jim then starts a new series about Disney’s science-based gimmick comedies of the 1960s & 1970s that led to the “Honey, I Shrunk” attractions in the ParksShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/9/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 16 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by sharing some news about a certain performer who appears in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” They then review the series finale … er … season finale of Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/6/2022 • 55 minutes, 29 seconds

After a 16-month hiatus, Jim Hill brings back the podcast which celebrates the creative effort of George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau. Jim also introduces“Looking at Lucasfilm” ‘s new co-host, Brian Gaughan.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/4/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 16 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by talking about his hit & run trip to Las Vegas to cover Paramount Pictures’ presentation at this year’s CinemaCon. Jim Hill then looks back at the history of Bugs Bunny dressing up in women’s clothes for the Looney Tunes shortsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/3/2022 • 39 minutes, 5 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing a recent survey the Universal Orlando Resort sent out about an after-hours Mardi Gras hard ticket event they’re considering holding in the Parks. They then discuss the various legal reasons The Walt Disney Company is supremely confident they’ll prevail in court next year.Show NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/2/2022 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 45 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing the latest news out of Las Vegas. Which is where Walt Disney Studios & Sony Pictures Entertainment screened lengthy excerpts from “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” & “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse -- Part One”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/29/2022 • 58 minutes, 5 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about what’s going on with Netflix Kids & Family Animation. They also look back at Blue Sky Studios’ struggles to deliver the original “Ice Age” movieLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/26/2022 • 38 minutes, 30 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing some restaurant-related news that pertains to WDW’s monorail resorts. Jim Hill then continues his look back at the formation of the Reedy Creek Improvement DistrictLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/25/2022 • 56 minutes, 16 seconds

Aaron Adams starts things off this week by taking a close look at “The Batman.” Then Jim Hill reveals which “Moon Knight” star recently visited Universal Studios FloridaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/22/2022 • 53 minutes, 53 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Blue Sky Studios’ “Nimona” which had been shut down by Disney last year has since been revived by Netflix. They then reveal the role that Jeffrey Katzenberg played in Gilbert Gottfried being cast as the voice of IagoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/19/2022 • 32 minutes, 10 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the new technology that will soon be powering image capture at WDW’s meet-n-greets. They also continue their look back at the formation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/18/2022 • 45 minutes, 21 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about what will be revealed about America Chavez in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” They also discuss Episode 3 of Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight,” that limited series which is now halfway through its run on Disney+Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/15/2022 • 46 minutes, 35 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by paying tribute to the late Estelle Harris. They then talk about how the producer & director of “Turning Red” have taken on new leadership positions at Pixar Animation StudiosLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/12/2022 • 38 minutes, 40 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing WDW’s latest set of surveys (which -- this time -- touch on annual passholders). They then talk about Walt’s first meeting with Florida officials & local business leaders back in November of 1965Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/11/2022 • 40 minutes, 12 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about what Warners is reportedly considering doing to resolve its Ezra Miller problem. They both share their thoughts on Episode Two of Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight” limited series for Disney+Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/8/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 46 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what happened in Hollywood’s Dolby Theater on March 27th. They also look back at the past 21 years' worth of Best Animated Feature winners & losersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/5/2022 • 44 minutes, 48 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by reviewing a survey that the Universal Orlando Resort recently sent out which reveals possible pricing structures that are being considered for its opening-in-2025 Epic Universe theme park. They also reveal which WDW attractions have -- on average --the most downtime.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/4/2022 • 1 hour, 46 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the “Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special” which is currently shooting in Atlanta. They then review the first episode of Marvel Studios’ latest limited series for Disney+.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/1/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 26 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Rich Moore just joined the talented team over at Skydance Animation. They then talk about Jorge Gutiérrez’s next animated feature for NetflixLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/29/2022 • 40 minutes, 24 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how WDW’s theme parks will be adjusting their operating hours over the rest of Spring Break. They also reveal that Mouse House managers still seem very concerned with how Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebration is being perceivedShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/28/2022 • 53 minutes, 54 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the “Moon Knight” launch event that Disney+ held in Hollywood earlier this week. They then discuss how Marvel Studios pushed back against Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/25/2022 • 42 minutes, 14 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by sharing what he’s learned about the Imagineers’ efforts to persuade Disney CEO Bob Chapek to cancel WDI’s move to Lake Nona. Then he & Jim discuss the “Encanto” -related controversy that’s begun brewing around ABC’s live broadcast of this Academy Awards ceremony.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/22/2022 • 44 minutes, 21 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by Christina Harrison from TouringPlans. Who -- having just returned from Epcot -- gives them the full run-down of what not to miss at this year’s International Flower & Garden FestivalLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/21/2022 • 52 minutes, 31 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the early word on Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight.” They then discuss the controversy surrounding the teaser trailer for “Ms. Marvel”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/18/2022 • 52 minutes, 22 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Disney’s ongoing effort to mitigate Bob Chapek bobbling the Company’s response to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. They also talk about how “John Carter” ‘s failure at the box office led to Andrew Stanton directing “Finding Dory”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/15/2022 • 43 minutes, 36 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about “Festival of Fantasy” ‘s return to WDW’s Magic Kingdom. They also talk about the challenge that the Imagineers faced when they decided to add a water coaster to Typhoon LagoonShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/14/2022 • 38 minutes, 25 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing what Taika Watiti recently said about whether the production of “Thor: Love and Thunder” has been completed or not. They then talk about who’s just been cast in Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter” filmLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/11/2022 • 47 minutes, 41 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing The Walt Disney Company’s response (or lack thereof) to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. They then talk about John DiMaggio returning to voice Bender in that “Futurama” rebootLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/8/2022 • 34 minutes, 13 seconds

In a super-sized edition of this podcast, Aaron Adams & Jim Hill discuss all manner of Marvel-related news. Among the topics touched on “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind” opening at Epcot in late May and how magic & myth will play into the stories that will be told in Phase 4 & 5 of the MCULearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/5/2022 • 55 minutes, 11 seconds

Len Testa & Christina Harrison have just disembarked from the “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.” In a special edition of Disney Dish, these two share with Jim Hill their fresh-off-the-boat impressions of this immersive experienceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/4/2022 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 1 second

Drew Taylor looks back on his recent trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. Where he was one of a handful of reporters who got to tour the “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser” prior to its first public voyage on March 1stLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/1/2022 • 37 minutes, 21 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about what Disney’s new Chief Corporate Affairs Officer may have just revealed about “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.” They then reminisce about how the 2012 Leap Year was celebrated at WDW’s Magic Kingdom as well as at Disneyland Park in CaliforniaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/28/2022 • 50 minutes, 13 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what Ryan Reynolds & Sir Patrick Stewart are now saying about their reported cameo appearances in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”They then take a look at Erich Schwartzel's "Red Carpet: Hollywood, China and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy"Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/25/2022 • 52 minutes, 1 second

Drew Taylor looks back on his recent interview with this Academy Award-nominee for The Wrap. Drew also talks with Jim Hill about “Ray Gunn,” Brad Bird’s passion project from the mid-1990s, which just got revived by Skydance AnimationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/22/2022 • 51 minutes, 40 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing whether Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is getting ready to re-open. They also share a recent “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser” survey that suggests that WDW execs are growing increasingly concerned about this soon-to-open ResortShow notesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/21/2022 • 50 minutes, 35 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by giving an update on the construction of Epcot’s “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind” ride. They then talk about how the “No Way Home” filmmakers tried to work in a reference to Ben Affleck’s “Daredevil” movieLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/18/2022 • 59 minutes, 40 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing which animated features got nominated for the Academy Awards this year. They then talk about a number of animated characters & series -- among them Gumby & “Futurama” -- that have recently been revivedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/15/2022 • 48 minutes, 24 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing the Disney Parks news that came out of the Company’s most recent earnings call. They then continue their look at what CommuniCore was like when EPCOT Center first opened back in October of 1982Show notesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/14/2022 • 50 minutes, 47 seconds

Aaron Adams starts off this week’s show by talking about what is -- more importantly, what is not -- included in the MCU chronology over on Disney+. Jim Hill then talks about the care & thought Marvel Studios puts into the promotion of its productionsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/11/2022 • 58 minutes, 2 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by talking about his conversation with Craig McCracken about the final season of “Kid Cosmic.” Jim Hill then joins in to talk about “The Sea Beast,” Chris Williams’ solo directorial debut at NetflixLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/8/2022 • 38 minutes, 32 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome back Chrissy Harrison from TouringPlans, who offers up her take on what foodies should definitely seek out at the 2022 edition of Festival of the Arts. They then talk about how Imagineer George Rester designed EPCOT’s CommuniCore sectionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/7/2022 • 54 minutes, 23 seconds

Aaron Adams starts off this week’s show by discussing why Tatum Channing has fallen behind on his viewing of MCU movies. Jim Hill then shares what Tom Holland has to say about the status of “Spider-Man 4”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/4/2022 • 49 minutes, 1 second

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by talking about Skydance Animation’s “Luck,” which will now be debuting on AppleTV+ on August 5th. Jim Hill then shares what he knows about “Rose Red,” Disney’s never-produced side-quel to “Snow White”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/1/2022 • 51 minutes, 18 seconds

Len Testa starts things off by sharing a survey that wouldn’t allow WDW visitors to say that they didn’t use all of the benefits of staying onsite at that Resort. Jim Hill then looks back at EPCOT Center in the months just prior to the opening of Disney World’s second theme parkShow Notes are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/31/2022 • 32 minutes, 31 seconds

Aaron Adams starts off this week’s show by discussing how AMC shareholders rode out the roller coaster-like week that Wall Street just experienced. Then Jim Hill shares Sam Raimi’s thoughts on whether Marvel Studios has finished shooting “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” yetLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/28/2022 • 38 minutes, 59 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by paying tribute to the late Louie Anderson & Meatloaf. They then talk about how production of the original “Aristocats” nearly didn’t happen.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/25/2022 • 43 minutes, 36 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill share a recent WDW survey that asks would-be Orlando visitors what it’s going to take for them to fully commit to booking a vacation package to that Resort in the near future. They also conclude their look at the development of “The Iron Man Experience” at Hong Kong DisneylandLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/24/2022 • 40 minutes, 18 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing some of the rumors that are now swirling around the “Doctor Strange” sequel. They also talk about the fourth limited series that Marvel Studios reportedly has in the works for Disney+ in 2022Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/21/2022 • 49 minutes, 45 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking up “Belle,” that Mamoru Hosoda film which is only in North American theaters ‘til January 20th.They then shine a spotlight on the new project that Kevin Lima has in the works for Sony.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/18/2022 • 49 minutes, 44 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing what they’ve heard about when “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind” might open at Epcot. They then talk about the very first Disney theme park attraction to be built around a Marvel SuperheroShow NotesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/17/2022 • 39 minutes, 37 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing some of Erik Sommers & Chris McKenna’s original ideas for this “Spider-Man: Far From Home” sequel. Aaron also offers up his take on “Marvel’s Eternals”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/14/2022 • 51 minutes, 11 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill interview Derek Drymon & Jennifer Kluska, the co-directors of the fourth & final installment of this Sony Pictures Animation franchise. They also discuss Disney’s decision to shift Pixar’s “Turning Red” from a theatrical release to premiering on the Company’s subscription streaming serviceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/11/2022 • 52 minutes, 51 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome special guest Becky Gandillon. This data storyteller then explains which Genie+ reservations will save Guests the most time in line at all four Walt Disney World theme parks.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/10/2022 • 58 minutes, 32 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the many factors that Sony / Columbia Pictures took into consideration before shifting “Morbius” ‘s release date to April 1st. They also reveal who Bryan Singer originally wanted to cast as Logan in the “X-Men” movieLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/7/2022 • 49 minutes, 33 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill open up about how they got into the entertainment writing game. They also share their thoughts about what some of the biggest animation milestones of the past 50 years have beenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/4/2022 • 56 minutes, 31 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing some off-site suggestions where WDW visitors can stay if they’re looking to vacation with multiple family members. Jim Hill then talks about why Disney’s Board of Directors was initially reluctant to fund the construction of Disneyland’s Big Thunder Mountain RailroadLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/3/2022 • 39 minutes, 22 seconds

As a special New Year’s Eve treat, Aaron Adams & Jim Hill welcome Matthew Gracon, the co-host of the “Disney Marvels” podcast. These three then look back at 2021 and then offer up some thoughts on where the MCU may be headed in 2022Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/31/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 37 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill take a look back at 2021 in this special year-end edition of their podcast. They also talk about how which animated features & shorts received professional recognition when the Annie nominations were announced just last weekLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/28/2021 • 43 minutes, 30 seconds

In their last podcast for 2021, Len Testa & Jim Hill revealed which WDW water park will be opening on January 2nd.They also look back at the colorful career of Paul Castle, who was Disneyland’s “Main Mouse” from 1961 - 1986Show Notes are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/27/2021 • 45 minutes, 35 seconds

In a departure from the usual format of this podcast, Aaron Adams & Jim Hill review “Spider-Man: No Way Home” as well as Episode 6 of “Hawkeye.” WARNING! There will be spoilers (lots of them) shared as part of this showLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/24/2021 • 1 hour, 51 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about that stop motion “Ted Lasso” holiday thing which just debuted on Apple TV+ & YouTube. They also follow up on the putting-Jessica-Rabbit-in-a-trench-coat controversy coming out of Disneyland ParkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/21/2021 • 57 minutes, 39 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing several surprising surveys. They then talk about how Disneyland Cast Members got a flood-damaged “it’s a small world holiday” up & running earlier this monthLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/20/2021 • 58 minutes, 58 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Alex Ross’ upcoming graphic novel, “Fantastic Four: Full Circle.” They then take a close look at Episode 5 of “Hawkeye,” Marvel Studios’ latest limited series for Disney +Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/17/2021 • 59 minutes, 24 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing the many new animated series & specials that have been debuting recently on Netflix. They then discuss the rather significant change that was recently made to one of the main characters found in the “Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin” ride at Disneyland ParkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/14/2021 • 40 minutes, 27 seconds

This week, Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome two guests: Kevin Perjurer of Defunctland and Christina Harrison from TouringPlans.com. They talk about the role that Nixon’s National Security Advisor played in the creation of Epcot-the-theme-parkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/13/2021 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 58 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the teaser trailer for “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse -- Part One.” They also reveal who was the original voice of Howard the Duck (and who then left the set of that 1986 film just three days into production).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/10/2021 • 59 minutes, 56 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by revealing how longtime “Simpsons” showrunner Al Jean would like to bring that animated series to a close. They also talked about which studios Disney vets Ron Clements & John Musker wound up directing a new animated feature for.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/7/2021 • 46 minutes, 24 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the recent changes that have been made at WDI & to Disney’s Board of Directors. These two also answer their last batch of listener mail.Show Notes: hereLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/6/2021 • 50 minutes, 58 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Amy Pascal’s recent reveal that Sony supposedly has a new trilogy of “Spider-Man” movies starring Tom Holland in the works. They also do a deep dive on Episode 3 of “Hawkeye,” Marvel Studios’ latest limited series for Disney+.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/3/2021 • 47 minutes, 22 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by noting the sad passing of Stephen Sondheim, legendary Broadway composer, at the age of 91. They then answer a listener question about which veteran Disney FX artist got loaned out by Walt to go work on “The Ten Commandments” & “Forbidden Planet”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/30/2021 • 50 minutes, 11 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how Walt Disney World paused sales of three different annual passes for that Resort’s theme parks. They also look back at “100 Years of Magic” & the four parades that were created for this 15-month-long celebrationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/29/2021 • 50 minutes, 44 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing the Marvel-related news which just came out of this year’s Destination D23. They then discuss the first two episodes of Marvel Studios’ new limited series for Disney+Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/26/2021 • 39 minutes, 23 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing all of the animation-related news that came out of Disney+ Day. They then share an interview with Daniel Ojari & Michael Please, the directors of Netflix’s new holiday specialLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/23/2021 • 50 minutes, 22 seconds

Len Testa & Jim start off this week’s show by revealing where the 2022 Disney Dish Live event will be held. They then answer listener mail that touches on issues like Easter Eggs that can be spotted in the “Mission: SPACE” ride film & how one might get a 3D printed kidney & bladder by WDW SecurityLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/22/2021 • 46 minutes, 29 seconds

Introducing Flip & Mozi’s Guide to How to be an Earthling, the intergalactic musical podcast that brings conservation into the conversation for kids and their grown-ups. From the creators of the #1 Kids and Family podcast, Wow in the World, in collaboration with Grammy-nominated, The Pop Ups, each audio animated, humor-filled episode inspires a sense of environmental stewardship, both for the Earth and all of its animal earthlings. Visit flipandmozi.com for more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/19/2021 • 3 minutes, 29 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show talking about what China social media is pointing to as the reason “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” won’t be shown in theaters in that country. They also discuss the upcoming MCU projects that were revealed during Disney+ DayLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/19/2021 • 56 minutes, 21 seconds

Introducing Flip & Mozi’s Guide to How to be an Earthling, the intergalactic musical podcast that brings conservation into the conversation for kids and their grown-ups. From the creators of the #1 Kids and Family podcast, Wow in the World, in collaboration with Grammy-nominated, The Pop Ups, each audio animated, humor-filled episode inspires a sense of environmental stewardship, both for the Earth and all of its animal earthlings. Visit flipandmozi.com for more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/17/2021 • 3 minutes, 29 seconds

In a very special episode, Drew Taylor interviews the co-director & writer of this much-beloved stop motion fantasy horror-comedy. Which Fathom Events -- in honor of LAIKA Studios 15th-anniversary celebration -- is returning to theaters TONIGHT for one night onlyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/16/2021 • 24 minutes, 8 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by answering listener mail. They then talk about how the success of Disney’s Boardwalk led to the Company’s decision to build vacation villas next to Wilderness LodgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/15/2021 • 42 minutes, 33 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing how Letitia Wright’s on-set injury is impacting the production of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” They also share what James Gunn had to say from the set of “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/12/2021 • 42 minutes, 18 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by talking about the challenges animation fans recently faced if they were looking to attend the Hollywood premiere of Disney’s “Encanto.” Jim Hill then shares an interview that he did with the creatives behind Netflix’s next animated feature.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/9/2021 • 43 minutes, 22 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by Drew Taylor of “Light the Fuse.” These three then answer listener mail and discuss how the characters from Disney’s “Lone Ranger” movies almost became fixtures in FrontierlandShow Notes are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/8/2021 • 50 minutes, 7 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by speculating on what Bill Murray’s role in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” might be. They then talk about what the “Mobius” teaser trailer suggests about where the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters is headed.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/5/2021 • 50 minutes, 44 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how the online community reacted to the teaser trailer for Pixar’s “Lightyear.”They then shine a spotlight on “The Ghost & Molly McGee,” the latest series from Disney Television AnimationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/2/2021 • 41 minutes, 5 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing his experience of what it was like to use Disney Genie while visiting the Studios at WDW. Jim Hill then talks about the early Tomorrowland attraction that was the predecessor for Epcot’s “Space 220” restaurantLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/1/2021 • 51 minutes, 23 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill share what they’ve learned about the “Guardians of the Galaxy” tactical action-adventure gameLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/29/2021 • 46 minutes, 12 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about Drew’s conversation with Enrico Casarosa, the director of Pixar’s “Luca.” Jim then shares a story about Jon Provost (of “Timmy & Lassie” fame)’s encounter with the original “King Kong” stop motion puppetsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/26/2021 • 39 minutes, 59 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by answering some questions from Disney Dish listeners. They then look back at the creation of that WDW favorite, the Electrical Water PageantLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/25/2021 • 38 minutes, 48 seconds

Welcome to Melon’s House Party! Did you know that the objects in your house sing and speak all day long? They just do so in a key only dogs can hear. Enter, Melon, an eight pound dog with a thousand pound heart who is the key to a world right under our noses! She lives in a world full of friends; an always singing record player, a soulless computer, her bookshelf therapist and many more. But her best friend in the world is Couch. No musical adventure is too big for Melon and Couch as long as they can figure out a way to do it together. As Melon learns about herself and the world around her, she shows us how to appreciate the little things in life and the importance of friendship and family. This is just a preview of Melon’s House Party but you can listen to the rest of the episode now at https://wondery.com/shows/melons-house-party/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/22/2021 • 5 minutes, 25 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing what they’ve heard about Disney’s decision to shift the release dates of a number of upcoming MCU projects yet again. They also talk about what Zombie Captain America potentially means for the future of DCA’s Oogie Boogie BashNote: This week, Aaron cusses like a sailor, and Jim broadcasts from Florida, without a microphone. So expect Jim to be extra MUDdy, and Aaron to be extra Bleepy.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/22/2021 • 49 minutes, 1 second

Welcome to Melon’s House Party! Did you know that the objects in your house sing and speak all day long? They just do so in a key only dogs can hear. Enter, Melon, an eight pound dog with a thousand pound heart who is the key to a world right under our noses! She lives in a world full of friends; an always singing record player, a soulless computer, her bookshelf therapist and many more. But her best friend in the world is Couch. No musical adventure is too big for Melon and Couch as long as they can figure out a way to do it together. As Melon learns about herself and the world around her, she shows us how to appreciate the little things in life and the importance of friendship and family. This is just a preview of Melon’s House Party but you can listen to the rest of the episode now at https://wondery.com/shows/melons-house-party/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/21/2021 • 5 minutes, 25 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by paying tribute to David H. DePatie & Ruthie Tompson. Then Drew talks with Jorge Gutierrez & Sandra Equihua about how Netflix’s ambitious new animated mini-series came togetherLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/20/2021 • 57 minutes, 51 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the return of live entertainment to WDW’s theme parks. They then share some of the more entertaining anecdotes from the Orlando Sentinel’s unofficial WDW history book, “Disney World at 50”Show Notes for this episode are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/18/2021 • 41 minutes, 25 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about why Disney CEO Bob Chapek supposedly decided to settle Scarlett Johansson’s “Black Widow” lawsuit. They then look ahead to how busy James Gunn will be with “Guardians of the Galaxy” related projects in 2022Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/15/2021 • 53 minutes, 31 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about what’s usual about “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” making its streaming debut on Amazon Prime Video in mid-January of next year. Drew & Jim then reflect on how much they enjoyed the Season One finale of “Marvel’s ‘What If?’ “Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/12/2021 • 48 minutes, 40 seconds

Jim Hill welcomes Christina Harrison as the special guest host of this week’s episode. They discuss which foods & activities WDW visitors should seek out during that Resort’s 50th-anniversary celebrationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/11/2021 • 55 minutes, 25 seconds

Introducing... Who, When, Wow! A new Tinkercast original podcast from the creators of the #1 kids & family podcast, Wow in the World. Join host Rebecca Sheir on auditory journeys into the lives of history's unsung heroes and amazing humans who make us say "WOW!" This is just a preview of Who, When, Wow! But you can listen to the full episode at https://wondery.com/shows/who-when-wow/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/7/2021 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Disney settling its beef with Scarlett Johansson. They then talk with writer / director Kirk Thatcher about his nearly 30-year-long quest to get a Halloween-themed Muppet movie or TV show produced.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/6/2021 • 51 minutes, 55 seconds

Introducing... Who, When, Wow! A new Tinkercast original podcast from the creators of the #1 kids & family podcast, Wow in the World. Join host Rebecca Sheir on auditory journeys into the lives of history's unsung heroes and amazing humans who make us say "WOW!" This is just a preview of Who, When, Wow! But you can listen to the full episode at https://wondery.com/shows/who-when-wow/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/6/2021 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds

Len Testa recalls what it was like to be inside of the Magic Kingdom on the day that Disney World officially kicked off its 50th-anniversary celebration. Jim Hill then talks about how “HarmonioUS” exemplifies the Company’s new take on EpcotLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/4/2021 • 48 minutes, 1 second

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Netflix’s upcoming “Sandman” series. They then reveal how the writers of “Marvel’s ‘What If?’“ set the stage for the upcoming Season One finale of this animated seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/1/2021 • 55 minutes, 40 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the recently revealed vocal cast for Illuminations’ “Mario Bros.” movie. They then share some behind-the-scenes info about that famous roadside attraction, the Cabazon DinosaursLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/29/2021 • 47 minutes, 41 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome Christina Harrison, who reports on what “Rise of the Resistance” was like on its very first day as a virtue-queue-less attraction. They then ponder what could happen if another division of Disney decides to go The-Children’s-Place routeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/27/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 14 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by hyping the latest Audible Original, “Sandman: Act II.” They then talk about what’s coming next from Marvel AnimationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/24/2021 • 53 minutes, 23 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about which animated series took home Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards this past weekend. Drew then shares his thoughts on the new Disney+ series, “Star Wars Visions”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/21/2021 • 45 minutes, 8 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a survey that the Disneyland Resort sent out to Oogie Boogie Bash event attendees. They then look back at September of 1971 and the final frantic days of WDW construction.Show notes are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/20/2021 • 47 minutes, 39 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how many Emmys “WandaVision” has won to date. They then reveal how Simu Lui’s comments on Communist China may prevent “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” from being released theatrically in that countryLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/17/2021 • 45 minutes, 51 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” made Disney Studios change its plans for its Fall 2021 releases. They also reveal which Blu-rays the Disney Movie Club is exclusively making available to its concierge level membersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/14/2021 • 48 minutes, 52 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by answering a metric ton of listener mail. They then wrap their look back at the development of the Haunted Mansion attraction for the Disney Parks.Show notes for this episode are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/13/2021 • 56 minutes, 38 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the two most recent episodes of Marvel’s “What If?” They then talk about which MacGuffin will wind up driving the storyline of the MCU’s Phase 5Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/10/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 38 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about many of the great Japanese animated films & TV shows GKIDS is now making available to the North American market. They then share Greg Weisman’s heartfelt tribute to the veteran performer who voiced Hudson on Disney’s “Gargoyles”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/7/2021 • 47 minutes, 40 seconds

Len Testa & Christina Harrison report on World Showcase’s newest attraction, “Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.” Then Jim Hill continues his series on the development of the Haunted Mansion attraction for the Disney ParksShow notes are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/6/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 33 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by talking about his last-minute trip to Las Vegas and what he saw at CinemaCon. Jim Hill then shares what he’s heard about how the “Archer” production team plans to pay tribute to the late, great Jessica WalterLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/31/2021 • 43 minutes

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by digging through a pile of listener mail related to recent changes at the WDW Resort. Jim then continues his history of the development of The Haunted Mansion attractionShow notes here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/30/2021 • 50 minutes, 7 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the “Spider-Man: No Way Home” teaser trailer that debuted at CinemaCon earlier this week. They also look at the latest developments in Scarlett Johansson’s legal proceedings against Disney StudiosLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/27/2021 • 55 minutes, 43 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by offering updates on “Cruella 2” & “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania.” They then talk about why Robin Williams got so mad at the Mouse back in late 1992 / early 1993 over the way “Aladdin” was being promotedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/24/2021 • 46 minutes, 35 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Mouse House management is frustrated with the narrative that’s now out there about Disney Parks & Resorts. They then continue their new series on the decade-long development of The Haunted MansionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/23/2021 • 48 minutes, 6 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing their thoughts on those new Goofy short-shorts which just debuted on Disney+. Drew then goes on to talk about his recent trip to the Disneyland Resort and the Pixar veteran he bumped into while visiting those theme parks.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/17/2021 • 45 minutes, 1 second

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by answering listener mail & then sharing some recent surveys from the WDW Resort. Jim then continues his history of The Haunted Mansion and talks about the original walk-thru version of this attraction that Disney Legend Ken Anderson developedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/16/2021 • 44 minutes, 58 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill share their thoughts on the first episode of “What If?,” Marvel Studios’ new animated series. They also discuss what impact Scarlett Johansson’s decision to sue Disney could have on the rest of the entertainment industryLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/13/2021 • 47 minutes, 36 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Walt Disney Animation Studios’ second set of Short Circuit shorts. They then interview the director of the animated feature Lin Manuel Miranda spent 11 years shepherding to the screen.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/10/2021 • 47 minutes, 36 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill discuss the news of the week, including Disneyland’s new Magic Key program and the sample package rates that were recently revealed for “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.” They then begin a new series on the development of Disney’s Haunted Mansion attraction.Show Notes are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/9/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 22 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about that trio of new “Goofy” shorts that animation master Eric Goldberg created. They then take a look back at “DuckTales The Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp,” which was the last Walt Disney Animation Studios film that was produced using cel animation.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/3/2021 • 45 minutes, 7 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Disney World’s new policies regarding mask use at the Parks. They then look back at why the Imagineers spent 18 months & $25 million to dredge a channel at Castaway CayThis episode's show notes are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/2/2021 • 1 hour, 21 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the start of principal photography on “Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” They then share what some photographs taken on the set of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” may reveal about T’Challa’s fateLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/30/2021 • 49 minutes, 40 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by sharing the latest news coming out of ComicConAtHome2021. Jim then talks with Tasha Sounart about the creation of the new “Coco” sequence for “Mickey’s PhilharMagic”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/27/2021 • 51 minutes, 9 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome special guest Christina Harrison, who talks up where to find the very best eats -- and the strongest air conditioning -- at the 2021 edition of Epcot’s International Food & Wine FestivalLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/26/2021 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 35 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by sharing their thoughts on the teaser trailer for Pixar’s “Turning Red.” They then chat with Dan & Kevin Hageman about DreamWorks Animation’s new full-length feature which will then wrap up the “Tales of Arcadia” featureLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/20/2021 • 51 minutes, 42 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the “Disney Very Merry After Hours Special Event” at WDW’s Magic Kingdom. They also look back at October 31, 1994, and KIIS 102.7 FM’s infamous promotional event at Disneyland ParkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/19/2021 • 51 minutes, 31 seconds

In this super-sized show, Aaron Adams & Jim Hill share their thoughts on Marvel’s “Black Widow” as well as discussing how the Season One finale of “Loki” sets the stage for the next dozen or so Marvel Cinematic Universe films & limited seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/16/2021 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 47 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing their thoughts on the teaser trailer for Disney’s “Encanto.” They then talk with Malcolm D. Lee about the challenges he faced while working on his first big FX filmLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/13/2021 • 44 minutes, 39 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about which WDW Resorts will be re-opening over the next three months. They also look back at the horticultural challenges that Disneyland Park faced less than 10 days from its grand opening back in July of 1955Show Notes for this episode are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/12/2021 • 52 minutes, 35 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show about the “Coco” scene which is about to be adding to “Mickey’s PhilharMagic” at the Disney theme parks. They then interview Tom McGrath, the director of DreamWorks Animation’s “The Boss Baby: Family Business”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/6/2021 • 45 minutes, 49 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this episode by discussing WDW’s decision to reportedly make Evening Extra Magic Hours a Deluxe Resorts & DVC Member exclusive. They also conclude their look at the history of “Toy Story Midway Mania!”Show Notes for this episode are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/5/2021 • 1 hour, 49 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Marvel’s “Wakanda Forever,” the “Black Panther” sequel that began production down in Georgia earlier this week. They also discuss Episodes 3 & 4 of “Loki.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/2/2021 • 58 minutes, 16 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how “The Simpsons” paid tribute to Conan O’Brien’s last show on TBS. They then share a lengthy interview with David Bess of Walt Disney Animation Studios & Shannon Mills of Skywalker SoundLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/29/2021 • 59 minutes, 47 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by listing the nighttime shows which will soon be returning to the WDW Resort. They then look back at many of the concepts for Mickey Mouse-based rides, shows & attractions that never quite made it off of WDI’s drawing boardShow Notes are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/28/2021 • 55 minutes, 28 seconds

Drew Tailor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about what Adult Swim did to help raise awareness of their recent animated acquisition, “Tuca & Bertie.” They then discuss why the audience for feature-length animated films maybe isn’t quite ready to return to their local multiplexLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/23/2021 • 46 minutes, 55 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by answering all sorts of listener questions. They then talk about how the Rivers of America at Disneyland Park almost encircled a Mickey & Minnie Mouse-themed island, rather than Tom Sawyer IslandShow Notes for this episode are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/21/2021 • 43 minutes, 44 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the huge per-household audience that tuned in to Disney+ for the “Loki” premiere. They also talked about how the version of time travel introduced in “Avengers: Endgame” handcuffed the writers of this new limited studios from Marvel StudiosLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/18/2021 • 58 minutes, 52 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about Walt Disney’s battles with the home owner association at Smoke Tree Ranch. They then reveal what Disney+’s new “Monsters at Work” animated series has in common with “Planes: Fire & Rescue”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/15/2021 • 41 minutes, 3 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s episode by planning out the perfect progressive dinner for fans of WDW’s monorail resorts. He & Jim Hill then reveal when they each believe Disney World’s golden age occurredShow Notes for this episode are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/14/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 30 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a somewhat depressing aspect of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest short, “Us Again.” They then talk with Enrico Casarosa & Andrea Warren about the challenges of making a full-length animated feature during a pandemic.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/9/2021 • 50 minutes, 27 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how WDW Resort Guests will have the inside track when it comes to scoring tickets for “Disney After Hours Boo Bash.” They then talk about how Disneyland’s “Rocket to the Moon” ride became a “Mission to Mars”Show notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/7/2021 • 40 minutes, 51 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how difficult it’s been to keep up with Universal Orlando’s rapidly changing COVID-related safety policies. They then discuss NBC Sports’ concerns about the 2021 Tokyo Olympic GamesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/4/2021 • 1 hour, 56 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking up Chronicles Books’ “Art of Pixar’s Luca.” They then look at the 2002 film that inspired “Spirit Riding Free” & “Spirit Untamed”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/1/2021 • 44 minutes, 11 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Universal’s decision to raise the starting wage for new Team Members to $15-an-hour says about the tightening Orlando labor market. They then share stories about how miserable service on Disney’s Magic Express has reportedly gotten.Show Notes for this episode are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/31/2021 • 43 minutes, 24 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by sharing his impressions of Disney’s “Cruella.” Then Drew & Jim Hill talk about the “Walt Disney Studios and World War II” exhibition at the Walt Disney Family MuseumLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/25/2021 • 53 minutes, 45 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode about the DVC-related change that’s coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in 2022. They then finish their look at Davy Crockett & Zorro in the Disney ParksShow Notes for this episode are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/24/2021 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 37 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how well “WandaVision” & “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” did at the MTV Movie & TV Awards. They then discuss why Dave Bautista may be getting ready to stop playing Drax the Destroyer in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” filmsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/21/2021 • 56 minutes, 4 seconds

Imagined Life Family immerses you in the surprising moments and challenges that shaped someone’s life before they became successful-- but there’s a catch. You won’t find out who you are until the end of the episode unless you follow the clues along the way! In this episode, you long to go to Africa and have adventures like Tarzan. But everyone tells you girls aren’t supposed to do things like that. You’ll just have to prove them wrong. Take a journey with Imagined Life Family and see the world through someone else’s eyes.Listen at http://wondery.fm/ILF_DisneyDishLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/19/2021 • 6 minutes, 58 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about which minor character from “The Muppets Take Manhattan” has now joined the cast of the “Muppet Babies” reboot. They then talk about Steven Spielberg’s complicated relationship with the Walt Disney CompanyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/18/2021 • 58 minutes, 1 second

Len Testa and Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the news that came out of the most recent Disney quarterly earnings call. Then Jim Hill reveals why the founder of the American Broadcasting Company didn’t think that Roy & Walt were very good businessmen.Show Notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/17/2021 • 41 minutes, 27 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how Amy Mebberson used her Pocket Princesses strip to pay tribute to Mother’s Day. They then look back at when walk-around versions of the Disney characters were rushed into EPCOT Center’s Future World section back in 1985Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/12/2021 • 58 minutes, 20 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by comparing WDW’s Boo Bash Disney After Hours event to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. They then continue their look back at Fess Parker’s time at Walt Disney Studios.Show Notes for this episode are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/10/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 45 seconds

Shelly & Noe Valladolid start off this week’s show with a quick look at the re-opening of Disneyland Park. They also talked about how the pandemic, as well as an earthquake in Puerto Rico, impacted the production of Marvel Studios’ most recent limited seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/9/2021 • 35 minutes, 13 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing all of the info that Marvel Studios just released about Phase Four of the MCU. They then share the tribute to Jack Kirby that the Imagineers recently added to DCA’s “Guardians of the Galaxy -- Mission: BREAKOUT !” attractionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/7/2021 • 59 minutes, 12 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about Seth McFarlane’s attempt to revive / reinvent “The Flintstones” back in 2011. They then discuss how “Vivo” went from being a DreamWorks Animation project to a Sony Picture Animation release that will soon be showing up on NetflixLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/4/2021 • 39 minutes, 32 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing some of the bars & the restaurants that just got revealed for the Disney Wish. They then discuss the huge part that Davy Crockett played in the first year or so of Disneyland Park’s operationThis episode's show notes are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/3/2021 • 43 minutes, 30 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the eight-week-long promotional campaign Universal Pictures has put together to hype the June release of “F9.” They then talk about Comcast’s new marching orders when it comes to the Universal Parks & ResortsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/29/2021 • 56 minutes, 2 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about HBO Max’s next “Adventure Time: Distant Lands” special. They then take an in-depth look at the performance capture films that ImageMovers Digital producedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/27/2021 • 41 minutes, 56 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Disney’s decision to update its guidance when it comes to Cast Member grooming & appearance will impact the rest of the hospitality industry. They then look back at how the Farmers Market at EPCOT Center’s The Land paved the way for food courts at WDW Resorts.This episode's show notes are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/26/2021 • 58 minutes, 49 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings” teaser trailer. They then look back at the two most recent episodes of “Falcon and the Winter Soldier”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/23/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 12 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how the recently announced closure of the Arclight Cinemas & Pacific Theatres chain may impact the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. They then talk about a pair of pachyderm-based animated features that never made it into a theater near you.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/21/2021 • 36 minutes, 32 seconds

So what happens when Len Testa & Jim Hill each record their contributions to a Disney Dish episode separately? You’re about to find. Special thanks to editor extraordinaire Aaron Adams who stitched this show together.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/20/2021 • 38 minutes, 47 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing how the Anaheim version of the Avengers Campus is supposed to be opening at DCA on June 4th. They then discuss why the Imagineers opted to transform the Papeete Bay Verandah at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort into ‘Ohana.This episode's Show Notes are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/12/2021 • 52 minutes, 29 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing their thoughts on the “Loki” trailer. They then speculate as to who the Power Broker on “Falcon & the Winter Soldier” is going to beLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/9/2021 • 53 minutes, 25 seconds

Drew Tailor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the extra features that can be found on the version of “Raya and the Last Dragon” which is NOT playing on Disney+. They then share what Adult Swim did this year on April Fools DayLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/6/2021 • 40 minutes, 54 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by talking about how the “HarmonioUS” barges haven’t exactly improved the view WDW visitors have as they look out on World Showcase Lagoon. Jim Hill then completes his five-part history of The Twilight Zone Tower of TerrorThis episode"s show notes are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/5/2021 • 56 minutes, 20 seconds

As a special Easter treat, the JimHillMedia podcast network introduces Pink Monorail. This new weekly news round-up features Michelle & Noe Valladolid talking about all things Disney.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/4/2021 • 26 minutes, 19 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Disney Studios’ latest readjustment of its theatrical release schedule will impact Pixar’s “Luca.” They then look back at how WDAS’ “Meet the Robinsons” came to be.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/30/2021 • 40 minutes, 30 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how the Disneyland Resort is actively getting ready to re-open its theme parks. They also talk about how facial recognition technology may play a role in the next generation of rides, shows & attractions that WDI is developing for Disney Parks.Show notes for this episode are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/29/2021 • 50 minutes, 15 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Disneyland fans are using “A Taste of Disney” as a way to check out the status of Anaheim’s Avengers Campus. They then express their appreciation for Episode One of “Falcon and the Winter Soldier”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/26/2021 • 46 minutes, 59 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the 700th episode of “The Simpsons.” They then look back at Disney Television Animation’s plans for its “TaleSpin” seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/24/2021 • 42 minutes, 22 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about Disneyland’s announced April 30th re-opening. Jim then continues his series on the development of the Tower of Terror attraction.Show notes for this episode are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/22/2021 • 39 minutes, 51 seconds

As of today, this formerly-Bandcamp-Exclusive show can now be heard by everyone. Check out what the Imagineers were originally thinking of as they tried to create an Audio Animatronic extravaganza that could then be presented inside of Epcot’s United States pavilion.Cast Listing:Narrator … Barry SilvermanBen Franklin … David ChatelYoung Ben Franklin … Peyton ClarksonMary Twain … Jerry PowellPilgrim Father / Town Crier … Dennis GouldSusan B. Anthony … Wilma HauptWill Rogers … Aaron AdamsTech Credits:Audio Engineer … Denny GouldExecutive Producer … Aaron AdamsProducer … Len TestaSpecial thanks to Jessica Nolan of ASCAP for setting up all of the musical licenses for this presentationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/17/2021 • 35 minutes, 56 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing which animated features & shorts were nominated for Academy Awards this year. Then Drew shares what he learned from reading the screenplay for Disney’s never-produced, live-action “Gargoyles” movieLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/16/2021 • 42 minutes, 55 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing the challenges the Disneyland Resort faces as it readies for re-opening. They then talk about why the Imagineers couldn’t decide where to build a Freefall-inspired attraction at Euro Disneyland.This episode's Show Notes are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/15/2021 • 51 minutes, 44 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing whether “Marvel US Disney” needs to shift to a four-shows-a-month schedule. They then take an in-depth look at Marvel Studios’ first-ever limited series for Disney+Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/12/2021 • 51 minutes, 32 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how California’s theme parks are readying to re-open. They then discuss how the delay in the production of “Fantastic Beasts” may impact Universal Orlando’s fourth theme parkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/11/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 39 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing why the Golden Globes recognized Kemp Powers as the co-director of Pixar’s “Soul” just five hours before that awards ceremony. They also talked about who just got signed by Gracie Films to replace Harry Shearer as the official voice of Dr. Julius Hibbert on “The Simpsons”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/9/2021 • 45 minutes, 42 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by sharing a survey that shows that the WDW Resort may be rethinking how it handles attraction photos. They then discuss how a thrill ride at Magic Mountain inspired the Imagineers to develop an ambitious addition for EDL’s Frontierland area.This episode's show notes are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/8/2021 • 43 minutes, 3 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by marveling at how “The Croods: A New Age” (which was originally released to theaters back in November of last year) is still at the top of the box office. Drew then shares his thoughts on Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 59th feature-length productionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/3/2021 • 44 minutes, 31 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about when the Walt Disney College Program should resume operations. They also look back at when the Disney Cruise Line first began to expand its fleet.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/1/2021 • 54 minutes, 17 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how a scene that was cut from “Avengers: Endgame” helped inspire the creation of “WandaVision.” They also discuss Abraham Riesman’s “True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/25/2021 • 51 minutes, 14 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by explaining why animation fans should really give Disney’s “Cruella” a chance. They then talk with “Tom & Jerry” director Tim Story about what it took to create a modern-day live-action / CG film which was then based on this 81-year-old set of cartoon charactersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/23/2021 • 50 minutes, 58 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing the new mobile checkout feature at Epcot’s Mouse Gear store. They then talk about how the “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” puppet-based show led to the Magic Kingdom’s “Legend of the Lion King.”This episode's show notes are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/22/2021 • 43 minutes, 44 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill talk about Disney’s short-sighted decision to shutter Blue Sky Studios. They also talk about Netflix’s ongoing efforts to challenge the Mouse’s domination when it comes to animationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/16/2021 • 30 minutes, 30 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Epcot’s revamped & repositioned “Leave a Legacy” display.They then complete their look at Disney’s Vero Beach ResortThis episode's show notes are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/15/2021 • 37 minutes, 51 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill first talk about how this year’s Mardi Gras celebration at the Universal Orlando Resort is different from years previous. They then talk about Universal Pictures’ plans for a movie version of “Wicked,” the long-running Broadway musicalLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/14/2021 • 1 hour, 14 seconds

WARNING! There are all sorts of spoilers ahead as Aaron Adams & Jim Hill discuss Episodes 4 & 5 of Marvel Studios’ first limited series for Disney+. They also share what Tom Holland had to say about Sony’s next “Spider-Man” movieLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/12/2021 • 1 hour, 26 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about which character Luke Evans will be playing in Robert Zemeckis’ live-action redo of Disney’s “Pinocchio.” They then look back at how Pixar genuinely struggled to find a fitting comeuppance for the villain in 2009’s “Up”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/9/2021 • 31 minutes, 11 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by answering listeners' questions. Then Jim continues his history of Disney’s Vero Beach Resort by talking about Fantasy Island, Frontier Village, and the Magic Kingdom Suites hotel.Show notes for this episode are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/8/2021 • 36 minutes, 49 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by revealing how Blue Sky Studios’ “Epic” was almost made by Pixar. They then talk with writer/director Tailor Meacham & producer Jeff Hermann about how DWA’s latest short was developed.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/4/2021 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by Seth Kubersky, author of the “Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2021.” These three then discuss the latest theme park-related news coming out of Orlando, Anaheim & Osaka.Shownotes are here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/1/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 19 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill talk about the first three episodes of “WandaVision.” They then discuss Chris Evans’ rumored return to the Marvel Cinematic UniverseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/29/2021 • 57 minutes, 39 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill first talk about Season 3 of Matt Groening’s “Disenchantment” on Netflix. They also discuss the “Soul” international dubbing controversy and why it’s important to remember when this Pete Docter movie was originally supposed to be released.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/28/2021 • 44 minutes, 41 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the Disneyland Resort’s decision to cancel its annual passholder program. They then look back at when the Imagineers proposed building “Disney by the Sea” in Brevard County back in the early 1970s.This episode's show notes are located here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/25/2021 • 40 minutes, 26 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Pete Docter appears to be stepping away from directing films for Pixar Animation Studios. They also explain why the theatrical release of “Bob’s Burger: The Movie” will be a somewhat bittersweet experience for the folks at Bento Box EntertainmentLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/19/2021 • 46 minutes, 35 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about WDW’s decision to shut down the Magical Express as well as “Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom.” Jim then reveals Disney’s long-range plans for Epcot’s “Person of the Century” pollLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/18/2021 • 56 minutes, 13 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about why “WandaVision” wound up beating “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” to Disney+. They then hazard a guess as to which high profile MCU member will be making a surprise appearance on this limited seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/15/2021 • 45 minutes, 53 seconds

On their last podcast as a team, Dan Zehr & Jim Hill first talk about the challenges that veteran voice actor Tom Kane is now facing. They then pay tribute to the late Jeremy Bulloch, who played Boba Fett in “The Empire Strikes Back” & “Return of the Jedi”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/12/2021 • 45 minutes, 17 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about why WDW may be suggesting that Resort Guests use their own cars to get over to the theme parks. Then they look back on the origins of the “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” showLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/11/2021 • 44 minutes, 51 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how many of the animated features are hopefully headed into theaters in 2021. Then Drew takes a look back at the development of Disney’s “The Emperor’s New Groove”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/5/2021 • 49 minutes, 51 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how parking the HarmonioUS barges out in the middle of World Showcase Lagoon is actually a return to the way Disneyland Park used to do things back in the 1960s & the 1970s. They then discuss the Company’s post-pandemic plansLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/4/2021 • 43 minutes, 14 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by acknowledging what would have been Stan Lee’s 98th birthday. Then they talk about how Tom Hanks believes that Marvel Studios may hold the key to movie theaters in the US reclaiming their audiences post-COVID-19.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/1/2021 • 44 minutes, 4 seconds

Jim Hill starts off this week’s episode by paying tribute to his late father. Then he & Michelle Valladolid look back at how The Walt Disney Company’s decision to shut down its theme parks in March of 2020 impacted McDonald’s’ Happy Meal schedule.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/29/2020 • 52 minutes, 30 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about what sort of discounts the Walt Disney World Resort will be rolling out in 2021 in order to entice more people into traveling down to Orlando. Then Jim looks back at when a key member of the Fab Four stayed at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in December of 1974Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/28/2020 • 48 minutes, 17 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing all of the animation-related news that came out of last week’s Investors Day event. Drew then does a deep dive on the historical significance of WDAS’ 1990 release, “The Rescuers Down Under”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/22/2020 • 44 minutes, 18 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s episode by talking about why WDW’s Coronado Springs Resort may have changed the name of its Pepper Market food court. Then Jim Hill talks about how Southern Californians seeming to lose interest in Disneyland’s “Bear Country” area led to the creation of “The Country Bear Christmas Special”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/21/2020 • 33 minutes, 45 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing whether a more appropriate title for “Marvel Studios: Legends” might be “Previously on the MCU.” They also reflect on all the Marvel-related news that came out of Disney’s recent Investors Day eventLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/19/2020 • 56 minutes, 7 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill discuss all of the Lucasfilm-related news that was revealed as part of last week’s Investors Day presentation. They then try to figure out who’s going to answer Grogu’s call in the Season Two finale of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/15/2020 • 58 minutes, 18 seconds

Len talks about how the Spice Road Table restaurant at World Showcase’s Morocco pavilion may soon see a menu change. Then Jim Hill shares the tale of the Southern Californian family which provided Disneyland Park with its Christmas Trees for nearly two decadesShownotes here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/14/2020 • 42 minutes, 41 seconds

Drew Taylor talks about the worst kept secret in television animation (i.e., That Disney ceased production of its popular “DuckTales” series over a year ago). Then Jim Hill looks back at when Walt Disney Animation Studios seriously toyed with setting 1973’s “Robin Hood” in the Deep South, rather than in Merrie Olde EnglandLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/8/2020 • 41 minutes, 17 seconds

Wondery’s newest podcast, Little Stories Everywhere, is the perfect immersiveexperience to share by the fireplace with loved ones this holiday season.Each episode will be the reading of a children’s classic - some of the most magicalstories ever told, now reimagined with enchanting sound design for families to enjoytogether or adults to enjoy on their own.Little Stories Everywhere is out now, premiering with A Merry Christmas, a collection ofholiday tales by Louisa May Alcott that truly embody the holiday spirit, no matter whatyou celebrate.Listen today at http://wondery.fm/disneydish_LSELearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/7/2020 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by describing WDW’s new character caravan, which is now making regular stops at several on-property hotels. They then look back at how Disneyland Entertainment director Tommy Walker made that theme park’s earlier holiday celebrations look bigger & grander than they actually wereLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/7/2020 • 38 minutes, 1 second

Aaron Adams starts off this week’s show by sharing his thoughts on “The New Mutants.” Then Jim Hill talks about which actors are already quarantining for Marvel Cinematic Universe projects that are expected to start shooting in JanuaryLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/4/2020 • 48 minutes, 48 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill discuss how much they enjoyed the “LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special.” ad talk about the most recent episodes of “The Mandalorian” as well as “Willow” casting news.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/2/2020 • 54 minutes, 57 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by looking back on the career of Joe Rohde, who recently announced that he will be retiring from Walt Disney Imagineering in January. Jim then concluded his series on the renaming / rebranding of Disney’s Dixie Landings ResortLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/30/2020 • 47 minutes, 10 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by sharing their thoughts on the “Animaniacs!” reboot which debuted on Hulu on November 20th. They then go on talk about how Warner Bros. decision to release “Wonder Woman 1984” to theaters on the exact same day this Patty Jenkins film debuts on HBO Max may change Hollywood foreverLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/26/2020 • 40 minutes, 40 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing a real Thanksgiving dinner conversation starter, the Cube Rule of Food. Jim Hill then continues his series about the development of the Port Orleans & Dixie Landings Resort for the WDW ResortLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/23/2020 • 48 minutes, 4 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the new “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales” action-adventure game from Insomniac Games. They share an update on “WandaVision,” that limited series from Marvel Studios which now (finally) has an official debut date on Disney+Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/20/2020 • 49 minutes, 15 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by looking back at last year’s “Universal Christmas” event. They then list some of the new food & entertainment offerings which debuted this past weekend at the 2020 edition of “Holidays at Universal Orlando”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/19/2020 • 59 minutes, 39 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about what the future holds for “Looking at Lucasfilm.” They then share their thoughts on the first three episodes of Season Two of “The Mandalorian” and a feature story about the movie "Red Tails".Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/17/2020 • 41 minutes, 22 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about why WDW officials have decided to hold off opening “Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure” at Epcot ‘til the first quarter of 2021. They then share a recent survey that throws a spotlight on what the WDW Resort is considering offering to lure Guests back down to Central Florida once a coronavirus vaccine is readily availableLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/16/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 49 seconds

Jim Hill starts off this week’s show by talking about what he watched on YouTube as a distraction as he waited for Election Results. Then Drew Taylor shares his thoughts on “Soul,” Pixar’s new animated feature (which will begin streaming on Disney+ on December 25th)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/12/2020 • 49 minutes, 3 seconds

Len Testa shares news about how the Disney Cruise Line must first go through simulated cruises where the boats remain tied up to the dock before the CDC will then clear them for sailings. Then Jim Hill talks about how Dick Nunis once wanted to use the Empress Lilly as the jumping-off point for a Southern-themed expansion of the Walt Disney World Village at Lake Buena VistaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/9/2020 • 39 minutes, 38 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill are joined by an extra special guest for their Election Night recording session. Aaron then shares an idea that would allow Marvel Studios to cash in on its yet-to-be released films even while movie theaters around the country remain closedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/6/2020 • 37 minutes, 35 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill discuss how the Universal Parks & Resorts are now transitioning from terror to tinsel. They then take a look at why “Fast & Furious 9” now seems to be taking the slow lane to theatrical releaseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/5/2020 • 58 minutes, 35 seconds

Bob Hilgenberg joins Drew Taylor & Jim Hill on the 100th episode of “Fine Tooning.” As the co-writer of “Monsters, Inc. 2: Monsters in Scaradice” & a never-produced version of “Toy Story 3,” Bob shares his memories of working at Circle 7 Studios.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/3/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 40 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing a survey Six Flags recently sent out, which shines a spotlight on the grim reality that the entire theme park industry is facing right now. Then Jim Hill looks back at the history of River Country, WDW’s first water park.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/2/2020 • 45 minutes, 10 seconds

Dan Zehr starts off this week’s episode by talking about “The Star Wars Book,” a DK release that he co-authored with Pablo Hildalgo & Cole Horton. Then Jim Hill reveals how an oversized prop from Disney’s “One of Our Dinosaurs is Missing” wound up buried in sand in the Tunisian desertLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/29/2020 • 48 minutes, 35 seconds

Len Testa starts off this episode by talking about the problems he has with Governor Newsom’s guidelines for the re-opening of California’s theme parks. Jim Hill then looks back on why it took Epcot’s “Wonders of Life” 12 years to move from its initial design phase in 1977 to when this Future World pavilion officially opens its doors back in October of 1989.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/26/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 49 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the promotional plans for that “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” limited series which got derailed by COVID-19. Then they celebrate Halloween a little early by looking back at the “Marvel Zombies” comic book seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/23/2020 • 44 minutes, 59 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about what happened to Fabio when “Apollo’s Chariot” opened at Busch Gardens Williamsburg back in March of 1999. They then continue their series about the horror films that launched Universal Classic Monsters, “Dracula” & “Frankenstein.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/22/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 27 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the recent restructuring at The Walt Disney Company and how it will impact animation going forward. They then conclude their history of Disney Double Dare You, which was to have launched a whole new arm at the Studio that made “ … films that thrill & chill for children of all ages.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/20/2020 • 44 minutes, 12 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin’s decision to switch over from WDW’s bus system to Mears. Then they welcome their special guest, Smithsonian museum specialist Bethanee Bemis, who talks about Disney theme parks and the American Experience.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/19/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 49 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how The Walt Disney Company’s recent reorganization will impact Lucasfilm. Then Jim takes a look at the Young Indiana Jones-themed stunt show that the Imagineers wanted to build at Disneyland in the early 1990s.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/15/2020 • 56 minutes, 7 seconds

Shelley Valladolid & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how theprolonged closure of the Disneyland Resort has impacted certain shops at Downtown Disney Anaheim. Jim then looks back at a sequence that was cut out of “Hocus Pocus” that then left this Kenny Ortega film with a fairly sizable plot holeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/14/2020 • 45 minutes, 44 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Pixar’s “Soul” will now premiere on Disney+. They also look back at how Disney’s family-friendly reputation actually prevented Walt from making the sorts of movies he wanted his Studio to produceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/13/2020 • 47 minutes, 10 seconds

Len Testa starts out this week’s show with an enthusiastic review of Foxx Nolte’s “Boundless Realm” book, which takes its readers behind-the-scenes at the Haunted Mansion. Then Jim Hill concludes his Disney Princesses in the Parks series by talking about how WDW’s New Fantasyland project changed course in mid-constructionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/12/2020 • 43 minutes, 47 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about “Helstrom,” the first series from Marvel’s “Adventures in Fear” franchise. They then talk about how last week’s layoffs at The Walt Disney Company will impact WDI’s Marvel-related plans for the Disney Parks.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/9/2020 • 43 minutes, 17 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what’s different about the Universal Orlando Resort’s decision to close its Volcano Bay water theme parks for the winter. They then look back at the film (or should we says films) that actually launched the Universal Classic Monsters franchiseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/8/2020 • 56 minutes, 24 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about what David Lowery is doing to bring a little diversity to Neverland. They also look back at the stop motion movie that Disney stopped production on just 14 months before it was due to be released to theaters.Check out six clips of Henry Selick's work on "Shadow King" here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/6/2020 • 52 minutes, 4 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the recent round of layoffs at Disney Parks & Resorts. Jim then explains how Tom Staggs swapping jobs with Jay Rasulo impacted WDI’s original expansion plans for Fantasyland at WDW’s Magic KingdomLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/5/2020 • 40 minutes, 24 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how well the 40th anniversary re-release of “The Empire Strikes Back” has been doing at the box office. Then -- in honor of Star Wars Reads -- they reflect on the very first book they purchased which was related to this franchiseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/3/2020 • 44 minutes, 47 seconds

Drew Tailor starts off this week’s episode by talking about the SparkShort that Madeline Sharafian directed which will debut in front of Pete Doctor’s “Soul.” Then Jim Hill looks at “Animal Crackers,” the 3D computer-animated feature that got tangled up in Harvey Weinstein’s legal troublesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/29/2020 • 33 minutes, 49 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show with an update on the walkway being constructed between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and WDW’s Magic Kingdom. Jim Hill then talks about why the Imagineer were initially reluctant to embrace the Disney Princess brandLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/28/2020 • 50 minutes, 1 second

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the significance of a bottle of wine in that “WandaVision” trailer. They then offer an update on the “Disney’s Hotel New York -- The Art of Marvel” project at the Disneyland Paris ResortLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/25/2020 • 46 minutes, 13 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about those two Halloween Horror Nights houses that opened at Universal Studios Florida this past weekend. They also talk about the “Casper the Friendly Ghost” attraction that Universal Creative planned but never built.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/24/2020 • 59 minutes, 8 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill celebrate “Harley Quinn” getting picked up for a third season (Though not at DC Universe,but -- rather -- over on HBO Max). They also look back at “Freakazoid !,” Steven Spielberg’s third collaboration with Warner Bros. AnimationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/22/2020 • 35 minutes, 56 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by answering a listener question about those “Oseola Class” sidewheelers that used to cruise around Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. They then discuss the role draining the Rivers of America back in the Fall of 1972 played in the construction of WDW’s version of Tom Sawyer IslandLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/21/2020 • 45 minutes, 56 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how Chris Hemsworth will NOT be following in Robert Downey Jr. & Chris Evans’ footsteps. They then talk about Warner Bros. decision to turn “Wonder Woman 1984” into a Christmas Day release doesn’t bode well for “Black Widow”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/18/2020 • 45 minutes, 58 seconds

Dan Z starts off this week’s show by describing a very special delivery he received just yesterday from General Mills. Then Dan & Jim talk about how you can use Sims 4 and -- later this year -- Oculus Quest to experience Black Spire Outpost in a way that’s just not possible at a Disney theme park right nowLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/17/2020 • 50 minutes, 12 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about “Once Upon a Snowman,” the new short from Walt Disney Animation Studios which will be premiering on Disney+ on October 23rd. Jim also shares a letter that Bugs Bunny supposedly sent to Mickey Mouse back in January of 1984Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/15/2020 • 39 minutes, 12 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how COVID-19 is forcing The Walt Disney World Resort to deck its halls a little differently in 2020. They then discuss why it took WDAS 30 years after “Sleeping Beauty” was first released to theaters to make another Disney Princess movieLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/14/2020 • 48 minutes, 50 seconds

Aaron Adams starts off this week’s show by reviewing Square Enix’s “Marvel’s Avengers” RPG. Then Jim Hill reveals how Chadwick Boseman’s untimely passing has impacted Imagineering’s plans for that new E Ticket for Disney California Adventure Park.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/11/2020 • 45 minutes, 26 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill look back at the Summer of 2020 and discuss how the Universal Orlando Resort responded to the COVID-19 challenge. They also talk about how UOR has tweaked its ticketing.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/10/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 37 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by talking about why The Walt Disney Company had to reveal that the live-action version of “Mulan” is coming to Disney+ this December. Jim Hill then wonders if it’s wise that Netflix’s “Over the Moon” & Sony Pictures Animation’s “Connected” share the same October 23 rd release dateLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/8/2020 • 33 minutes, 6 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the significance of WDW’s decision to shutter the Polynesian Village Resort until the Spring of 2021. They then check out a selection of 50-year-old slides that a Disney Dish listener was kind enough to share with the show.If you'd like to see those images of 1960s Disneyland that Len & Jim are discussing on this week's Disney Dish, please follow this link: http://superfluffybunny.com/disney-dish-photo-essay-feature/1.jpg(Change the 1 to 2, 2 to 3, etc, to see the whole set.)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/7/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 16 seconds

Jim Hill starts off this week’s show by talking about how 20th Century Studios’ long-delayed “The New Mutants” did over its opening weekend in theaters. Then Aaron Adams pays tribute to the late actor who played Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/4/2020 • 29 minutes, 3 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the October 30th start of Season 2 of “The Mandalorian” on Disney+. They also discuss Jon Boyega’s recent interview with British GQ (More importantly, why it’s crucial to read the entire article. Rather than that handful of quotes that are now bouncing around the Web).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/3/2020 • 42 minutes, 11 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by paying tribute to Saturday morning television veteran Joe Ruby. They then talk about how Disney’s recent “Raya and the Last Dragon” news is pretty much par for the course when it comes to modern day feature animation product at the Mouse HouseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/1/2020 • 33 minutes, 9 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by sharing some cost savings tipswhen it comes to staying on WDW property. Then they offer up the long-awaited conclusion to a featurepiece about the construction of Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/31/2020 • 50 minutes, 52 seconds

In a special flying-solo edition of this podcast, Jim Hill first talks about the multiple Spider-Man related projects that Sony is readying for production in the coming year. Jim then takes a look at “Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure” and how COVID-19 may wind up impacting this key component of DCA’s Avengers CampusLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/28/2020 • 26 minutes, 25 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill first talk about how DC’s recent round of layoffs may throw a damper on this weekend’s FanDome event. They then talk about the enormous impact that Don Bluth’s September 1979 exit from Walt Disney Feature Animation had on that studioLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/25/2020 • 50 minutes, 30 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about changes The WaltDisney World has recently made to accommodate more annual passholders at its theme parks. Then Jimwraps up his tale of why “Rivers of Light” went up the creek.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/24/2020 • 42 minutes, 59 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the seriesfinale of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” They then look back at when Walt Disney Productions hiredJack Kirby to create a Sunday Funnies version of their December 1979 release, “The Black Hole”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/21/2020 • 43 minutes, 28 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about operational changesthat have recently been made to WDW’s version of Black Spire Outpost. Then Dan shares memories ofthe four Star Wars Celebrations that he’d attended / participated in since 2005.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/20/2020 • 51 minutes, 42 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill share what they’ve learned from a round of surveys that Central Florida’s biggest resorts recently sent out. Then Jim talks about how Disney’s Animal Kingdom tried to solve its everyone-leaves-this-theme-park-by-1-p.m. problemLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/17/2020 • 52 minutes, 25 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the Crumpet / Kermit cameo in Disney’s “Amphibia.” They also discuss that recent spate of spinoffs & revivals that are going forward without any input from the creators of those seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/14/2020 • 34 minutes, 17 seconds

Using his keen deductive skills, Len Testa reveals what year the first scene of “Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress” is actually set in. Then Jim Hill looks back at the circ*mstances that forced Walt Disney Productions to go from being a privately owned to a publicly held company.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/10/2020 • 49 minutes, 53 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s podcast by talking about how UK-based retailer Base accidentally revealed that Spidey will be a playable character on “Marvel’s Avengers” for thePS4 starting in early 2021. They also look back at when a leak of “Deadpool” test footage led to 20th Century Fox finally greenlighting production of that Ryan Reynolds filmLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/7/2020 • 45 minutes, 4 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by paying tribute to two industry vets with ties to the Star Wars franchise that we’ve recently lost. They then talk about that TikTok video which suggests that the Skywalker Saga should be retitledLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/6/2020 • 45 minutes, 41 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the impact that Disney’s decision to unscheduled its live-action “Mulan” could potentially have on Pixar’s “Soul.” They then interview animation historian Didier Ghez about the sixth & final volume of his “They Drew As They Pleased” seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/4/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 43 seconds

Len Testa recounts his recent walk-throughs of The Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios as the WDW Resort continues to tweak its coronavirus-related procedures. Then Jim Hill talks about how Paul Comstock found all of the full-sized trees he needed in order to make Anaheim’s Downtown Disney look like a lush garden district***Jim had the wrong input selected while recording, so he sounds a bit strange in this episode..Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/3/2020 • 42 minutes, 22 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s episode by talking about how The Walt Disney Company is still struggling when it comes to the proper way to compensate annual passholders & DVC members for coronavirus-related disruptions-in-service. Then Jim Hill looks back at what it took to change the Disneyland Hotel’s Vacationland Recreational Vehicle Park into the Mickey & Friends Parking StructureLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/27/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 53 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this episode by discussing the rescheduling of the next three “Star Wars” theatrical releases. Then Jim takes a look at John Williams’ tenure as the conductor of the Boston PopsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/26/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 26 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off talking about how much they’vebeen enjoying the final season of Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” They then talk about how Joe & Anthony Russo have been relying on Marvel Cinematic Universe vets as they cast their post-“Infinity War” / “Endgame” projectsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/24/2020 • 41 minutes, 34 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s episode by sharing what Richard Linklater told him about his “Apollo 10 ½: A Space Adventure” project. Then Jim Hill talks up Drew’s upcoming Zoom conference at Gallery NucleusLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/21/2020 • 50 minutes, 50 seconds

Len Testa talks about what’s changed at the recently re-opened Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Then Jim Hill shares how the Disneyland Resort got ready for DCA’s grand opening in January of 2001Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/20/2020 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 34 seconds

Shelly Valladolid & Jim Hill return with a look at Silverado Vineyards, the Disney family winery up in Napa Valley. Then Jim Hill talks about an attempted bit of product placement in Disney’s full-length animated feature for the Summer of 1998Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/18/2020 • 57 minutes, 56 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the “Gravity Falls” tribute episode which will be airing on Disney’s “Amphibia” in August. They then look back at how Walt Disney & Max Fleischer battled for animation supremacy in the 1930sLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/14/2020 • 48 minutes, 17 seconds

Len Testa describes what was done to this theme park -- post-COVID-19 outbreak -- to get it ready for the return of Guests. Jim Hill then looks at Disney’s America and some of the innovative rides, shows & attractions that were planned for this proposed history parkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/13/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 48 seconds

Aaron Adams starts things off by talking up “The Sandman,” the multi-part audio adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s graphic novel (which will debut on Audible July 15th). Then Jim Hill wonders if Cate Shoreland isn’t sharing a bit too much out ahead of the November 6th release of Marvel’s “Black Widow”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/10/2020 • 45 minutes, 35 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill talk about the many “Mandalorian” products that will be hitting store shelves just ahead of the start of Season 2 of this Disney+ series. They also discuss how the Splash Mountain / Princess & the Frog project could impact Disneyland Park’s version of Black Spire OutpostLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/9/2020 • 1 hour, 39 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start things off by discussing whether Southern California’s theme parks will actually be open again by August 1st or will we see another coronavirus-related postponement. They then talk about how “The Bourne Stuntacular” one-ups the indoor stunt how that preceded t, “Terminator 2-3D: Battle Across Time”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/8/2020 • 56 minutes, 48 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how Viacom is teaming with Mike Judge to revive “Beavis & Butthead.” They then pay tribute to an animation legend who showed incredible grace & courage in the face of serious health challenges and films that struggled at the box officeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/7/2020 • 34 minutes, 5 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how the Walt Disney World Resort is getting ready for the NBA. Jim then reveals how the recent redo of Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean Ride” opened the door for retheming “Splash Mountain”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/6/2020 • 54 minutes, 39 seconds

In an extra-special episode, the voice of Olaf / host of “Reunited Apart” comes in to chat with Drew Taylor & Jim Hill. Over a half hour long interview, Josh reveals that everyone’s favorite snowman once had some pretty dark dialogue in “Frozen II.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/30/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 43 seconds

Len Testa recounts his visit to the recently re-opened Disney Vacation Club properties that are located around WDW’s Seven Seas Lagoon. Then Jim Hill looks back at the history of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons programLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/29/2020 • 58 minutes, 43 seconds

Jim Hill starts off this week’s episode by praising those weekly “Teaching with Star Wars” columns that Dan Zehr has been writing for StarWars.com. They then discuss George Lucas’ skill when it came to story structuringLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/26/2020 • 49 minutes, 23 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s episode by explaining why he ranked “Toy Story 4” as the very best film in that Pixar franchise. Then Jim Hill looks back at the early days of Disney-MGM’s walk-thru animation exhibitLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/23/2020 • 47 minutes, 38 seconds

Len Testa starts off this episode by talking about some of the hiccups WDW’s new Park Pass reservation system experienced during its first morning of operation. Jim Hill talks about ESPN’s report -- keying off of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Florida -- which has some NBA players saying that they’re reluctant to begin training in OrlandoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/22/2020 • 14 minutes, 12 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s episode by talking about his first visit to Universal Studios Florida since that theme park began practicing social distancing. Then Jim Hill looks back at when a successful Frontierland restaurant resulted in Quaker Oats being on the wrong side of the Civil Rights movementLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/22/2020 • 41 minutes, 15 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill share late-breaking news coming out of Orlando. Including how Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been canceled for all of 2020 and how Epcot is getting a super-sized version of its International Food & Wine Festival this year.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/19/2020 • 17 minutes, 38 seconds

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6/19/2020 • 54 minutes, 48 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this episode by talking about the “Atlantis: The Lost Empire” sequel that Walt Disney Animation Studios had in development. They look back at when 100,000 people crowded onto the Great Lawn of NYC’s Central Park to catch the world premiere of Disney’s 33rd full-length animated featureLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/18/2020 • 43 minutes, 24 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by drilling down into a new annual passholder survey, as Disney World tries to get a handle on what Guests expectations are out ahead of next month’s re-opening of that Resort. Then Jim Hill talks about how changing “Splash Mountain” over to a “Princess & the Frog” theme would be a lot tougher than it looks.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/15/2020 • 51 minutes, 48 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how the phased opening of the Disneyland Resort may impact this year’s Star Wars Celebration as well as Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. They then look back at how 20th Century Fox’s market research almost tripped up George Lucas’ chance to make “A New Hope” at that StudioLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/11/2020 • 59 minutes, 10 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing a survey that the Disneyland Resort recently sent out seeking input regarding when it seemed right to re-open the Company’s theme parks in Southern California. Then Jim shines a spotlight on how -- back in the 1960s & 1970s -- Disneyland used to turn a blind eye when it came to in-park weddings.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/8/2020 • 42 minutes, 46 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what Marvel Entertainment Tweeted out in response to all the upheaval the Country has been expressing. Then they share Clark Gregg’s thoughts as Season Seven of Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” gets underwayLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/5/2020 • 48 minutes, 41 seconds

82First Drew Taylor shines a spotlight on Apple TV’s “Central Park” and HBO Max’s “Looney Tunes” cartoons. Then Jim Hill talks about how the success of “Toy Story” made Universal Pictures decide to go in a very different direction when it came to that Studio’s very first attempt at creating a feature-length CG film.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/4/2020 • 46 minutes, 30 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing Disney World’s recently-announced plans to re-open its theme parks in July. Jim then goes on to reveal the hidden history of Epcot’s Millennium Icon Tower AKA the Mickey armLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/1/2020 • 41 minutes, 58 seconds

In a special Disney Dish mini-sode Len Testa & Jim Hill discuss WDW's decision to cancel all FastPasses dining reservations & dining plans out ahead of the Resort's mid-June re-openingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/29/2020 • 9 minutes, 19 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about “Jedi Temple Challenge,” the new game show that will be debuting on StarWarsKids.com & the official Star Wars Kids YouTube channel on June 3rd. They then talked about why Lucasfilm Animation most likely isn’t pursuing a revival of “Star Wars Rebels”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/28/2020 • 53 minutes, 1 second

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by congratulating Disney Channel & Disney Junior for scoring 44 Daytime Emmy nominations for their animated programming. These two then talk up how much they enjoyed Disney+’s new “Zenimation” seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/28/2020 • 46 minutes, 21 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing some listener suggestions when it comes to keeping costs down when vacationing at the WDW Resort. Then Jim Hill looks back at some of the seasonal events that Disneyland staged back in the mid-to-late 1980s to get Southern Californians to visit that theme park during the slower times of the year.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/25/2020 • 43 minutes, 29 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by debunking the rumor that Chloe Bennett’s Quake character from “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” will soon be showcased in a “Secret Warriors” series for Disney+. They also ask for listeners help when it comes to identifying all of the Marvel characters that are on display in Universal’s Islands of Adventure’s Super Hero Island sectionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/22/2020 • 44 minutes, 2 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by paying tribute to Nancy Kanter, who’s stepping away from the Disney Channel in January. They then interview Tony Cervone, the director of Warner Animation Group’s latest feature, about how “Scoob!” pays tribute to the world of Hanna-BarberaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/20/2020 • 42 minutes, 52 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s episode by sharing some patents that are sure to impact Guests’ experiences at WDW’s still-under-construction “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser” resort. Then Jim Hill looks back at all of the shows that have been presented at the “Monster Sound Show” theater over the past 30+ years.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/18/2020 • 45 minutes, 16 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this episode by talking about how they’ve been enjoying the “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” docu-series. Dan & Jim then look back at the many challenges George Lucas faced while he was trying to mount a sequel to the original “Star Wars”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/15/2020 • 49 minutes, 43 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how much they’ve been enjoying Dan Lanigan’s “Prop Culture” on Disney+. They then talk about “Monkeys of Mumbai,” the ambitious animated musical that got canceled when NBCUniversal bought DreamWorks back in April of 2016Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/14/2020 • 50 minutes, 22 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing how the phased re-opening of Shanghai Disneyland might impact the Company’s stateside parks. Jim then reveals how Mr. Toad -- a character that Walt didn’t much like -- got his own ride at DisneylandLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/11/2020 • 46 minutes, 54 seconds

Shelly Valladolid & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the challenge of chasing down merchandise associated with Epcot’s Land pavilion. They also discuss why those Joe Rohde-designed Mickey Ears wound up on eBay selling for upwards of $350Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/10/2020 • 49 minutes, 31 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about what exhibitors are now threatening to do with Universal Pictures’ upcoming releases. They then talk about a survey that Universal Orlando recently sent out to annual passholders seeking their input on a new Halloween Horror Night-like event that this resort might now have in the worksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/9/2020 • 53 minutes, 13 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the very best way to get started watching the movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in chronological order. They then discuss what Disney’s most recent earnings call revealed about the future of this film franchise.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/8/2020 • 38 minutes, 43 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill answer listener questions about the challenges that the WDW Resort faces as execs there search for ways to safely reopen those theme parks. They then look back at how “The Wind in the Willows” (a book that Walt himself said was “… awful corny”) wound up being animated by Disney StudiosLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/4/2020 • 50 minutes, 55 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how moving up “The Rise of Skywalker” ‘s Disney+ premiere by two months helps that subscription streaming service. They then discuss how the Imagineers originally wanted to expand the Star Wars-themed portion of Disney’s Hollywood StudiosLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/1/2020 • 48 minutes, 1 second

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by saying “So long” to “Doc McStuffins,” which ended its 5-season run on Disney Junior back on April 18th. They then look back at why “Loonatics Unleashed” crashed & burned on the WB back in 2005Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/30/2020 • 45 minutes, 22 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by reviewing some of the safety policies & procedures that Disney & Universal may employ as they begin to re-open their theme parks. They then look back at the Summer of 2002. Which is when EPCOT’s Norway pavilion received a royal makeover.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/27/2020 • 49 minutes, 56 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about when Season Seven of Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” will begin airing on ABC. They look back at what the director of what-will-soon-be the “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy recently revealed about these films via social media.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/24/2020 • 34 minutes, 2 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how Comic-Con’s cancellation doesn’t bode well for other big fan events that were supposed to be staged in Southern California this Summer. They then share a phone interview that Drew & Jim recently did with the writer & director of Netflix’s latest animation feature.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/22/2020 • 44 minutes, 28 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week by talking about which of the Bobs is really in charge of the Mouse House these days. Then they discuss how DCA’s Twilight Zone Tower of Terror got transformed into “Guardians of the Galaxy -- Mission: BREAKOUT !” in just 5 monthsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/20/2020 • 44 minutes, 21 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how the pandemic has impacted Disney’s plans for “Indiana Jones V.” They then look back at October of 1977, which is when a certain Sith Lord drew record crowds to the Walt Disney World VillageLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/16/2020 • 56 minutes, 25 seconds

Jim Hill starts off this episode by talking about how there’s far more going on with DreamWorks Animation’s “Trolls” franchise than this week’s world-premiere-at-home of “Trolls World Tour.” Then Drew Taylor shares all sorts of behind-the-scene stories about Disney’s “A Goofy Movie”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/15/2020 • 50 minutes, 32 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s episode by sharing a survey that was recently sent out to Disney Vacation Club members. Then Jim Hill looks back at the Fall of 1997 and the role that the “Jurassic Park” franchise played in Disney’s decision to change out three attractions at WDW’s Magic KingdomLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/13/2020 • 40 minutes, 3 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill share the latest news when it comes to the revised release dates for Marvel Studios’ slate of films & limited series. They then talk about the role that a street stunt show may have played in that master licensing agreement that the Universal Parks signed with Marvel Entertainment back in 1994.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/11/2020 • 45 minutes

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about whether shifting the release date of “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run” will impact the launch of Nickelodeon’s new animated series, “Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years.” They then look back at how poor tickets for “The Secret of NIMH” back in the Summer of 1982 led to Don Bluth getting in the arcade game business in 1983.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/9/2020 • 38 minutes, 21 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the 26.3 acres of land that Disney just bought to the west of WDW’s Magic Kingdom. They then go on to discuss how the construction of Innoventions impacted Future WorldLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/6/2020 • 33 minutes, 24 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by paying tribute to Andrew Jack, the “Star Wars” film performer who sadly passed away from the Coronavirus earlier this week. They then look back at when the Imagineers worked with George Lucas on a simulator attraction that was originally called (if you can believe it) “Star Bus.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/2/2020 • 51 minutes, 29 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about NATO’s veiled threat when it comes to “Trolls World Tour” being available on demand April 10th. They also look back at the career of Stuart Gordon, the late filmmaker who helped develop Disney’s “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” back in the late 1980s.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/1/2020 • 36 minutes, 20 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by offering an update on the impact COVID-19 has had on Disney Parks & Resorts. Jim then shares a story about the “Carousel of Progress / Horizons” hybrid that the Imagineers once pitched to General ElectricLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/30/2020 • 32 minutes, 21 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how COVID-19 is impacting “Black Widow” & “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Not to mention the first three limited series that Marvel Studios is producing for Disney+Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/28/2020 • 33 minutes, 44 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by wondering how many animated features will wind up being pushed off of their original release dates this year thanks to COVID-19. They also look back at when John Lasseter took home a Special Achievement Oscar in March of 1996 for the creation of the original “Toy Story”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/25/2020 • 46 minutes, 26 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by sharing what they’ve learned about COVID-19’s impact on the themed entertainment industry. Then Jim talks about how Kermit & Co. continue to be crowded out by other Disney-owned properties like Pixar, Marvel & Lucasfilm.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/23/2020 • 46 minutes, 42 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking up “The Star Wars Book: Expand your knowledge of a galaxy far, far away” (which a certain podcaster co-wrote for DK with Pablo Hidalgo & Cole Horton). Then Jim talks about the role that the “Special Editions” of “A New Hope,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” & “Return of the Jedi” played in the creation of one of the more popular seasonal events ever to be staged at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/19/2020 • 58 minutes, 58 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill first talk about the “Song of the South” news that just came out Disney’s annual shareholders meeting. Then Drew & Jim discuss some of the characters & storylines that Dan Scanlon & his team at Pixar Animation Studios explored for “Onward” but ultimately abandoned.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/18/2020 • 44 minutes, 17 seconds

Michelle Valladolid & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the impact that COVID19 has been having on Disney’s international theme parks (EDITOR’S NOTE: This podcast was recorded back in early March before the rest of Disney’s theme parks were closed). Then Jim talks about “The Black Hole,” and how this 1979 Walt Disney Productions release was originally supposed to be Disney’s response to “The Poseidon Adventure” & “The Towering Inferno”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/17/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 38 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill talk about the impact that COVID19 has been having on the Disney Parks (Editor’s note: This was before Disney Parks announced on the evening of March 12th that they’d be closing all of their theme parks in the United States & France). Then Jim takes a look at how WDW’s Typhoon Lagoon wound up with a water coasterLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/16/2020 • 45 minutes, 4 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how excited they were to learn that Sam Raimi may get the chance to direct “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”They then discuss why Disney doesn’t really have the option of doing what Sony & Universal did with “No Time to Die” (i.e., push Bond 25’s release date back to November) with “Black Widow”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/13/2020 • 42 minutes, 17 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how Universal Studios Singapore may hold a clue as to how stateside theme parks will deal operationally with the corona virus. They then take a look at “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash,” which will be opening at Universal Studios Hollywood on March 27thLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/13/2020 • 54 minutes, 29 seconds

Jim Hill starts off this week’s show by talking about the difference between Pixar films that are well reviewed and Pixar films that produce strong revenue streams. Then Drew Taylor reveals what he learned at the long lead day for Warner Animation Group’s next big release, “Scoob!”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/10/2020 • 40 minutes, 5 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s episode by reviewing some of the food offerings found at this year’s International Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot. Then Jim Hill talks about how Disney’s earlier trackless attractions influenced the design of “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/9/2020 • 46 minutes, 29 seconds

Dan Zehr starts off this week’s episode by talking about how much he’s been enjoying watching Season Seven of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” on Disney+. Then Jim Hill talks about the many factors that contributed to Steven Spielberg’s decision to not direct “Indiana Jones V.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/5/2020 • 57 minutes, 2 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by reminiscing about what it was like to write “The Art of Pixar’s Onward” for Chronicle Books. Then Jim Hill tells the story of the role that the original “Ice Age” played in the downsizing of Disney’s hand-drawn animation operation.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/4/2020 • 46 minutes, 3 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by reviewing many of the menu offerings at the Regal Eagle Smokehouse, which recently opened at Epcot’s American Adventure pavilion. Then Jim Hill looks back at the career of Disney CEO Bob Iger. More importantly, how Iger has been trying to exit the Mouse House since 2016.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/2/2020 • 50 minutes, 28 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s episode by talking about what it was like to attend the world premiere of Pixar Animation Studios’ latest at the El Capitan Theater. Then Jim Hill takes a look at one of the weirder promotional events ever staged at a Disney theme park, “Pooh for President.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/27/2020 • 54 minutes, 35 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by talking about how all of the construction that’s been going on towards the front of Future World has been negatively impacting Epcot’s “The Seas with Nemo & Friends” pavilion. Then Jim Hill does a deep dive on the development of “Ratatouille: L’Adventure” for Walt Disney Studios Park in ParisLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/24/2020 • 44 minutes, 1 second

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by offering an update on the Universal Studios Beijing project. They then talk about how Kenan Thompson is the perfect choice to serve as a spokesperson for Universal Parks & Resorts’ new “Let Yourself Woah” promotional campaignLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/20/2020 • 47 minutes, 8 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s episode by talking about the very best way to plan out your FastPasses while visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Jim Hill then talks about why Epcot’s Liberty Inn was recently transformed into the Regal Eagle SmokehouseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/17/2020 • 33 minutes, 9 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episodes with a quick recap of the 92 ndAcademy Awards. They then talk about how Winnie-the-Pooh went from a literary property that Waltpursued for decades to Disney’s most profitable IP next to Mickey MouseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/14/2020 • 51 minutes, 13 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by reviewing some of the patents that The Walt Disney Company has recently filed (Including one or two that soon may be in use as part of the Avenger Campus). Then Jim talks about Michael Eisner’s decade-long effort to get a Chautauqua-inspired resort built at Walt Disney World.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/10/2020 • 43 minutes, 18 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the two Marvel Studios-related commercials that aired during this year’s Superbowl broadcast. They then reveal what Disney+ has to do with Scott Derrickson’s decision to step down as the director of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/7/2020 • 46 minutes, 7 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how the success of “The Mandalorian” is supposedly impacted Lucasfilm’s plans for that “Obi-Wan” limited series it’s producing for Disney+. They also talk about how Indiana Jones fans will be wanting to pay close attention to what Harrison Ford has to say about his next project as he’s out doing publicity later this month for “Call of the Wild”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/6/2020 • 47 minutes, 20 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off by discussing how Emma Watts’ decision to step down as head of 20th Century could potentially impact Blue Sky Studios. They also talk about how the series finale of “Bojack Horseman” sort of syncs up perfectly with everything that’s going on in & Around LA right at this moment.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/5/2020 • 54 minutes, 44 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how the Imagineers are using survey results to help them determine how scary Epcot’s “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind” ride should be. They then review some of the more short-lived rides, shows & attraction at the Disney theme parksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/3/2020 • 50 minutes, 22 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how Skydance Animation’s decision to hire Peggy Holmes to replace Alessandro Carloni as the director of “Luck” could actually be a lucky break for that animated feature. They then rate all 14 films from the first round of Disney Short Circuit productionsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/1/2020 • 51 minutes, 16 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about this year’s Star Wars Celebration (which will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center August 27th – 30th). They then look back at Lucasfilm’s efforts in the late Summer of 1977 to keep “A New Hope” front-of-mind by arranging for the Star Wars characters to appear on NBC’s “Richard Pryor Show” and ABC’s “Donny & Marie”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/29/2020 • 45 minutes, 17 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by talking about the FastPass-related changes that will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting on February 19th. Then Jim Hill looks back at the history of what was once considered the gateway to Future World, Epcot’s Communicore / Innoventions area.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/27/2020 • 1 hour, 24 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this episode by talking about what that music video Universal Studios Japan released last week does – and, more importantly, does not – reveal about Super Nintendo World. Then Jim does a deep dive on the history of the Doctor Dolittle film franchiseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/22/2020 • 48 minutes, 39 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing his thoughts about “Awesome Planet,” “Canada: Far and Wide” as well as the “Beauty & the Beast Sing-along.” Jim Hill then talks about the carousel theater show that was originally supposed to be the centerpiece attraction at World Showcase’s Japan pavilion.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/20/2020 • 49 minutes, 57 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how 2020 may finally be the year that Laika gets to take home an Oscar for Best Animated Feature. They then do an in-depth look at animated features that Walt Disney Pictures released theatrically that drew their inspiration from animated TV series.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/19/2020 • 46 minutes, 27 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Disneyland Park is prepping for the January 17th opening of “Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.” They then discuss in depth the final installment of the Skywalker saga. WARNING ! There will be spoilers !Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/15/2020 • 52 minutes, 19 seconds

Len Testa starts out this week’s show by revealing how Disney World is using an upcoming Free Dining promotion to deliberately steer people away from visiting that Resort over the long Fourth of July Weekend. Then Jim Hill talks about the Imagineers kept circling back on a certain set of ideas when it came to Epcot’s long-in-development Space pavilion.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/13/2020 • 44 minutes, 52 seconds

Michelle Valladolid & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking up some of the great artists who will be showcasing their work at this year’s edition of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. They then talk about why Jon Favreau deliberately prevented Disney Consumer Products from okaying production of The Child toys out ahead of the November 12th debut of “The Mandalorian” on Disney+Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/11/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 30 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the name the Imagineers chose for those Marvel-themed lands that are being built at California Adventure, Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. They then discuss how Marvel Studios may be rearranging the release schedule that it previously announced for the Marvel Cinematic Universe & Disney+.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/10/2020 • 45 minutes, 23 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill talk about “Coyote vs Acme,” “Space Jam 2” and some of the other projects that Warner Bros. Feature Animation has in production. Then Jim wraps up the convoluted history of Disney’s “The Aristocats.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/9/2020 • 53 minutes, 14 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing some surveys that Disney Dish listeners have recently received. Then Jim Hill looks ahead to the coming year and talks about what 2020 will bring to the Disney Parks & ResortsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/6/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 10 seconds

Dan Zehr recounts his recent trip to Hollywood where he walked down the blue carpet at the premiere of “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker.” Then Jim Hill talks about the Imagineers got those 20,000-pound passenger cabins for “Star Tours” from WDI Headquarters in Glendale, CA to Disneyland Park in Anaheim.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/1/2020 • 57 minutes, 31 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s episode by revealing how TouringPlans actually cracked Priceline’s code when it came to unnamed WDW resorts. Then Jim Hill talks about the living nativity that used to be a holiday highpoint at the Lake Buena Vista Shopping VillageLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/30/2019 • 28 minutes, 32 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s episode by talking up “Harley Quinn,” that adult animated series that recently debuted on DC Universe. Then Jim Hill talks about how “Sleeping Beauty” seriously under-performing at the box office in 1959 severely impacted Walt Disney Animation Studios in the 1960sLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/24/2019 • 55 minutes, 31 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing his impressions of the latest Disney Vacation Club property to open at Walt Disney World. Then Jim Hill shares the history of the hotel that shares this space with WDW’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach ResortLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/23/2019 • 57 minutes, 50 seconds

Given that there are only a few shopping days left ‘til Christmas, Aaron Adams & Jim Hill serve up an abbreviated “Marvel Us Disney” episode. During which they share some of their favorite suggestions when it comes to seasonal gift giving.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/20/2019 • 30 minutes, 48 seconds

Len Testa starts off this show by talking about the challenges that WDW Guests still face if they want to experience DHS’ “Star Wars: The Rise of the Resistance” attraction in the coming weeks. Then Jim Hill does a deep dive on the history of CircleVision 360 at the Disney theme parksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/16/2019 • 43 minutes, 52 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the CW’s “Crisis on Infinite Earths” crossover event. They then pivot to talking about how “Joker” blowing through the billion-dollar box office barrier has been impacting DC’s plan to build its own version of the Marvel Cinematic UniverseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/13/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 35 seconds

Jim Hill starts off this week’s show by starting a story about how two New Hampshire communities came together to make a Star Wars fan’s dying wish come through. Then Dan Zehr talks about his favorite aspects of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ ambitious new attraction, “Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/12/2019 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start things off this week by discussing how Disney’s “Frozen” sequel did over its third weekend in domestic release. They then talk about which scenes were changed in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” out ahead of this holiday special’s second airing on NBC back in December of 1965.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/11/2019 • 46 minutes, 52 seconds

Len Testa shares his experiences from both the press event for “Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance” as well as opening day for this new Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction. He then offers his advice on how to increase your chances of actually getting to experience this ambitious ride while the Imagineers work out its kinksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/9/2019 • 32 minutes, 32 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill talk about how Dr. Seuss fans will really enjoy this holiday season at the Universal Orlando Resort & Universal Studios Hollywood. They then discuss why many of the restaurants that were first realized for the East Coast version of CityWalk are now making their way westLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/7/2019 • 58 minutes, 7 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill discuss what surprised them about this year’s Annie Award nominations. They also look back at the complicated history of the holiday specials produced by Rankin-BassLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/6/2019 • 53 minutes, 14 seconds

First Len Testa previews some of the cutting-edge tech that will possibly power Guest interactions at WDW’s “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser” resort.Then Jim Hill talks about how the Imagineers have tweaked the “Snow White and her Adventures” attraction since this dark ride first opened at Disneyland Park back in July of 1955.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/2/2019 • 38 minutes, 16 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by comparing what “Frozen 2” made over its opening weekend to how Jon Favreau’s “Lion King” redo did when it debuted domestically back in July. Then Drew & Jim talk about why Pixar & Walt Disney Animation Studios kept trading off the long-Thanksgiving-Weekend release window as the 1990s gave way to the 2000sLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/30/2019 • 1 hour, 8 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill starts off this week’s episode by discussing the most recent episodes of HBO’s “Watchmen” series. They then share why “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” (i.e., that limited series Marvel Studios is currently making for Disney+) will most likely not link up with the storyline of “The Eternals”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/29/2019 • 37 minutes, 29 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about Paul Hirsch’s terrific new memoir, which recounts the eight months that Hirsch worked with George & Marcia Lucas putting together the final cut of the very first “Star Wars” movie. They also discuss Kathleen Kennedy’s current situation and how the rules really do seem to be different when it comes to powerful women working in Hollywood.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/26/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 13 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how a patent Disney Parks & Resorts recently filed may eventually impact classic attractions like Space Mountain. Then Jim talks about some of the newer holiday offerings he enjoyed during a recent visit to the Walt Disney World ResortLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/25/2019 • 47 minutes, 6 seconds

From the lovely St. Croix room at the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, it’s Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill.In front of a live audience, these two recap what happened over the course of Storybook Destinations’ three day-long event, “It’s a Universal Christmas with Jim.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/21/2019 • 57 minutes, 54 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how much they enjoyed the first episode of Jon Favreau’s live-action series for Disney+. They then dig into the history of “Star Wars” breakfast cerealLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/19/2019 • 42 minutes, 43 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Leslie Iwerks' “Imagineering” documentary series on Disney+ is a must-see for theme park fans. They then discuss why the construction of Hyperion Wharf (i.e., the Downtown Disney renewal project that was originally supposed to replace Pleasure Island) never went forward.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/18/2019 • 39 minutes, 29 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about HBO’s “Watchmen” reboot, which seems to be its own animal (rather than being a slavish copy of Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons’ ground-breaking graphic novel from 1987 or a direct continuation of Zack Snyder’s feature film from 2009). They then talk about how Marvel’s attitude toward secret identities made the movies that were based on those comic different from DC-inspired films.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/15/2019 • 43 minutes, 56 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s podcast by discussing – less than 24 hours after Halloween Horror Nights 29 ends its 41-night run – the Universal Orlando Resort began promoting 2020’s “30 Years of Fear.”They then talk about how the Epic Universe development team is working with the local community to ensure that Universal Orlando’s four theme park is seen as a good neighbor.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/14/2019 • 56 minutes, 11 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s podcast by discussing which shows on Disney’s new streaming service are worth seeking out. Drew also talks about “Frozen 2” (which he’s already managed to see twice).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/12/2019 • 42 minutes, 12 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing how Disney & Las Vegas’ never-ending battle for your tourism dollars would up impacting Epcot’s “Space 220” restaurant.Then Jim walks listeners through WDI’s 66-year-old long struggle to get a Mickey Mouse-themed ride built at a Disney theme parkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/11/2019 • 45 minutes, 28 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by comparing & contrasting the trailers for “Star Wars – Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” and “The Mandalorian.” They then look back at Lucasfilm’s attempt to build Hollywood’s first-ever full-length big budget film around a Marvel Comic Book characterLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/5/2019 • 49 minutes, 21 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing why Disney Parks & Resorts is exploring the idea of a subscription-based service and/or a loyalty program out ahead of WDW’s 50th anniversary celebration. Then Len & Jim look back at that WDW holiday favorite, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing LightsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/4/2019 • 43 minutes, 35 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by revisiting Martin Scorsese & Francis Ford Coppola’s remarks on the “theme park movies” that Marvel Studios supposedly produces. Then Aaron takes an in-depth look at all of the competition Disney+ will soon be dealing with when it comes to subscription streaming services.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/1/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 57 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how the lackluster sales of toys related to “Solo: A Star Wars Story” may have made some big box stories think twice about opening early on Triple Force Friday. They also talk about which veteran cast member from the Marvel Cinematic Universe might wind up in Kevin Feige’s Star Wars movieLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/31/2019 • 54 minutes, 49 seconds

Drew Taylor and Jim Hill start off this week’s episode with a lengthy excerpt from SirElton John’s official autobiography where the singer / songwriter looks back on his role in the creation ofDisney’s “The Lion King.” Then Drew & Jim share what they know about Ron Clements & John Musker’saborted animated feature which was to have been an affectionate send-up of Sir Alfred Hitchco*ck’ssuspense filmsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/30/2019 • 1 hour, 46 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Disney’s recent testof easier-to-understand names for the menu items served at “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.” Then Lenreunites with his old “WDW Today” co-host Mike Scopa as these two discuss this year’s offering atEpcot’s International Food & Wine FestivalLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/28/2019 • 57 minutes, 43 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the “Bourne Stuntacular,” which will be opening at Universal Studios Florida in the Spring of 2020. They then discuss how Universal Creative settled on the seven themed zones that will be featured at Universal Studios BeijingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/25/2019 • 55 minutes, 58 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the changes that have been made to the menus found inside of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.” Then Len shares an interview that he recently did with Robert & Alyssa Simmons, a couple who are spending a solid year only staying in hotel rooms at various Walt Disney World resorts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/21/2019 • 57 minutes, 56 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Disney’s recent testof easier-to-understand names for the menu items served at “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.” Then Lenreunites with his old “WDW Today” co-host Mike Scopa as these two discuss this year’s offering atEpcot’s International Food & Wine FestivalLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/21/2019 • 57 minutes, 43 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the “Marvel celebrates Stan Lee” event that was held last week at NYC’s New Amsterdam Theatre. They then discuss how Marvel Studios has cherry-picked certain elements from famous Marvel Comics storylines to use in its Cinematic UniverseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/18/2019 • 51 minutes, 5 seconds

Jim Hill uses the “Addams Family” strong ticket sales as an excuse to look at the nearly 80-year history of this freaky franchise. Then Drew Taylor shares his interview that he recently did with Brittney Lee & Griselda Sastrawinata-Lemay about the development of Disney’s “Frozen 2”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/17/2019 • 57 minutes, 27 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s episode by sharing a first-person account about what it was like to be stranded on WDW’s Skyliner back on Saturday, October 5th. Jim Hill then talks about the changes that have recently been made to the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/14/2019 • 39 minutes, 15 seconds

Aaron Adams and Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the role that Tom Holland played in Sony Pictures & Marvel Studios opting to extend their “Spider-Man” co-production deal. They then discuss whether the motion pictures that make up the Marvel Cinematic Universe are movies or filmsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/10/2019 • 35 minutes, 40 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about “Klaus,” theSergio Pablos film that Netflix will be releasing to theaters on November 8th and then making available forstreaming one week later. Drew then shares an interview that he did recently with Chris Buck & JenniferLee, the co-directors of the original “Frozen” and its eagerly anticipated sequelLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/10/2019 • 44 minutes, 46 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by talking about some of the operational issues WDW’s Skyliner has had. Len & Jim then talk about “Epcot Forever,” the new nighttime show which debuted out on/over World Showcase Lagoon this past week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/7/2019 • 39 minutes, 23 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about that Universal Orlando team member who was fired for making the “White Power” symbol while working at a character meet ‘n’ greet. Then Jim shares an interview he recently did with themed entertainment pioneer Ron Schneider, where Schneider reveals how Universal Studios Florida’s very first Halloween hard ticket came togetherLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/4/2019 • 52 minutes, 56 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how well “Abominable” did over its opening weekend. Then Drew shares a recent interview that he did with Lisa Keene, the co-production designer on “Frozen 2,” & David Wormersley, the art director of environments on this highly anticipated Walt Disney Animation Studios productionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/3/2019 • 41 minutes, 26 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s episode by sharing his experience at a Cast Member Only preview of WDW’s new Skyliner system. Then Jim Hill looks back at “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth,” the millennium-themed nighttime show that was originally only supposed to run at Epcot for 18 months but wound up wowing the crowds around World Showcase Lagoon for 19 years insteadLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/30/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute

Jim had the Flu, so it was very fortuitous that Dan packed an extra co-host, Tom, in his travel bags. Also, Aaron Adams showed up because he was looking for someone to hang out with that day. They all chat about Star Wars, and Marvel. We even corralled some strangers into a room so we could pretend that we had an audience. (they were released shortly afterward, and no SWAT teams needed to be called in.) So here is the live show that was recorded, and almost lost, but found at the last minute so it could be posted here.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/28/2019 • 48 minutes, 19 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about what Bob Iger revealed about Disney’s 2006 acquisition of Pixar in his new book, “The Ride of a Lifetime.” Drew then shares an interview that he did with Jill Culton, the co-director of the soon-to-be-released DreamWorks Animation / Pearl Studios co-production, “Abominable”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/26/2019 • 42 minutes, 48 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the rumors that are making the rounds about which members of the Sinister Six may show up in the next Tom Holland “Spider-Man” movie. Then Jim shares what he’s learned from “The Ride of a Lifetime,” Bob Iger’s recently published memoir, about what went on behind-the-scenes as The Walt Disney Company was pursuing Marvel back in 2008 & 2009.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/26/2019 • 35 minutes, 4 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the Universal Orlando Resort’s efforts to keep its plans for the Epic Universe project under wraps. They then talk about how the Universal Studios Hollywood version of the “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” show differed from the version now being presented at Universal’s Islands of AdventureLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/24/2019 • 48 minutes, 56 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by talking about some rare home movies that he’s recently seen from the early days of Disneyland Park. Jim Hill then talks about how the roles that castles play at the Disney Parks have evolved over the past 64 years.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/23/2019 • 42 minutes, 44 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by speculating about how MGM’s “Addams Family” may do over its opening weekend. They then continue their “Where are they now” feature by discussing the post-Disney careers of Andreas Deja & Glen KeaneLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/17/2019 • 51 minutes, 16 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about why it’s crucial that WDW’s new Skyliner transportation system has a trouble-free debut. Jim then reveals how WDI used fossil fuels as an excuse to recycle one of the more popular aspects of the Ford Wonder Rotunda at the 1964 – 1965 New York World’s FairLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/16/2019 • 46 minutes, 31 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by sharing what Disneyland Cast Members were told about DCA’s Avengers campus area. They then talk about how “Hawkeye” & “Wandavision” (i.e., those two limited series that Marvel Studios is producing for Disney+) are shaping upLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/13/2019 • 41 minutes, 20 seconds

Dan Zehr starts off this week’s show with a recap of his experience at this year’s Official Disney Fan Club event at the Anaheim Convention. Jim Hill then looks back at those two “Ewok” TV movies that George Lucas produced for ABC back in the early 1980sLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/12/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 12 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how much they enjoyed “Steven Universe: The Movie.” They then reflect on the challenges of covering some animators’ post-Disney careers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/10/2019 • 43 minutes

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by describing what the Disney’s Hollywood Studios version of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” was like on opening day. He then describes what it was like to go straight from Batuu to the Epcot International Food & Wine FestivalLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/9/2019 • 47 minutes, 45 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing several of the television animation-related panels at this year’s D23 Expo. Jim then looks back at what happened with the “Disney Afternoon” during the waning years of this syndicated animation programming block.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/4/2019 • 39 minutes, 58 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episodes by talking about the “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” Coca-Cola “thermal detonator” controversy. Then special guest Christina Testa-Harrison offers her take on the 2019 edition of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at WDW’s Magic KingdomLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/2/2019 • 46 minutes, 12 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this episode by talking about the bozos who put a damper on Universal Orlando's most recent passholder appreciation night. Jim also details the sort of theme park that Universal originally wanted to build in Florida when they first revealed their plans for this project back in July of 1981Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/1/2019 • 58 minutes, 57 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start things off by explaining how Marvel Studios wound up helping Columbia Pictures with its “Spider-Man” reboot back in 2015. They then shine a spotlight on a number of the Marvel-related rides, shows & attractions that were announced at the most recent D23 ExpoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/30/2019 • 51 minutes, 41 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about why “Angry Birds 2” failed to take flight. Then Drew shares what he learned this past weekend about Pixar’s “Onward” & “Soul” as well as Walt Disney Animation Studios’ November 2020 release, “Raya and the Last Dragon”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/27/2019 • 53 minutes, 56 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Pass & Mid-Day Magic ticket that the WDW Resort recently began offering. Jim then shines a spotlight on how – back in the mid-1970s – the Imagineers turned Disneyland’s “Mine Train thru Nature’s Wonderland” attraction into the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/26/2019 • 43 minutes, 34 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about “Indiana Jones V” (which is supposed to begin shooting in London next April). Then Dan & Jim look back at “Tucker, The Man and his Dream” and how George Lucas made this 1988 Francis Ford Coppola film possibleLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/25/2019 • 39 minutes, 19 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how “Angry Birds 2” garnered better reviews & sold more tickets over its opening weekend than the original “Angry Birds” movie did back in 2016. Drew & Jim then go on to discuss how both Disney & Comcast are struggling to carve out distinctive identities for all of the animation studios these two media giants currently control.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/22/2019 • 48 minutes, 20 seconds

Jim Hill and guest host Dan Zehr talk about how Halloween is celebrated at Disney theme parks around the globe. Dan then looks back at the three different experiences he had while participating in WDW’s College ProgramLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/19/2019 • 59 minutes, 30 seconds

n honor of “Avengers: Endgame” being released on Blu-ray & DVD, Aaron Adams & Jim Hill discuss some of the lesser-known aspects of this Russo Brothers movie. Jim then reads an excerpt from J. Michael Straczynski’s terrific memoir, “Becoming Superman: My Journey from Poverty to Hollywood”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/16/2019 • 44 minutes, 36 seconds

Shelly Valladolid & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the 50th-anniversary celebration of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Shelly then unboxes a Pulp Hero Snap Bot from Far Out Toys’ Marvel-inspired lineLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/15/2019 • 45 minutes

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the Velocicoaster, the new thrill ride that’s now in the works for the Jurassic Park section of Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Jim then talks about why there’s typically a huge difference between a finished theme park and the first piece of concept art that’s released for that project.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/15/2019 • 59 minutes, 32 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill talk about some of the Disney theme park-related projects that animation master Eric Goldberg created new footage for. They also look back at how Walt Disney Animation Studios struggled in the late 1930s / early 1940s to create a full-length animated feature to follow the hugely successful “Snow White”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/14/2019 • 52 minutes, 9 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this episode with a run-down of the past week’s news, including Universal Orlando’s announcement of their Epic Universe project. Jim then shines a spotlight on Walt Disney Productions’ second attempt to build a ski resort up in Northern CaliforniaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/12/2019 • 45 minutes, 58 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill discuss how Professor Hulk was originally supposed to make his cinematic debut in “Avengers: Infinity War” rather than in “Endgame.” Aaron then goes on to explain how Marvel Comics’ “House of X” & “Power of X” could impact Phase V of the MCULearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/9/2019 • 43 minutes, 23 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by paying tribute to the late Disney Legend who voiced Minnie Mouse for more than three decades. Drew then shares what he learned at the press junket for Skydance Media’s soon-to-be-released FX tour-de-force, “Gemini Man”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/6/2019 • 44 minutes, 13 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about some of the new holiday-themed offerings that will be debuting at Disney World this November. Jim then shares some excerpts from “Magic Journey,” longtime Imagineer Kevin Rafferty’s soon-to-be-published memoirLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/5/2019 • 39 minutes, 1 second

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode with a news round-up related to Universal’s four (soon-to-be-five) stateside theme parks. Jim then does a deep dive on an addition to the Universal Studios Hollywood’s tram tour from the Summer of 1979Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/1/2019 • 54 minutes, 22 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start things off by talking about what The Walt Disney Company is expected to unveil/announce at this year’s D23 Expo. Len then shares a rumor that he recently heard about an Osborne Lights-like experience that’s supposedly in the works for World ShowcaseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/29/2019 • 35 minutes, 22 seconds

On the heels of Kevin Feige’s epic Hall H presentation at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Aaron Adams & Jim Hill break down what Marvel Studios will be releasing theatrically over the two+ years and which Marvel-produced limited series will be popping up on Disney+ (i.e., the Company’s soon-to-launch subscription streaming service. Which will officially debut on November 12th of this year).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/26/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 22 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s episode by sharing what he learned at the junket for DreamWorks Animation’s “Abominable” (which arrives in theaters on September 27th). He then shares a sit-down that he did with Academy Award-winner Hans Zimmer, who then talks about what it was like to work on both the 1994 animated version of Disney’s “The Lion King” as well as that studio’s photo-real remake of that filmLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/25/2019 • 42 minutes, 6 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the exhibit of stormtrooper armor that Lucasfilm will be displaying at this year’s Comic-Con. Jim then talks about the messaging that The Walt Disney Company may have inadvertently put out about “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” that then resulted in the lighter-than-normal crowds at Disneyland Park this Summer.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/24/2019 • 47 minutes, 7 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill talk about WDW’s plans to link the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom via the walk-around-the-world (and what this potentially means for the Electrical Water Pageant). Jim then looks back at what it was like to be at Disneyland’s “Invitational Press Preview” as well as on the very first day that this family fun park was open to the public.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/22/2019 • 41 minutes, 3 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the operational issues that the Universal Orlando Resort is continuing to have with “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.” Jim then looks at Universal Parks & Resorts’ $2.2 billion misadventure in the Middle EastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/17/2019 • 51 minutes, 14 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s episode by talking about what it was like to attend the world premiere of Jon Favreau’s “The Lion King” at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. Drew & Jim then discuss the very best strategies to employ if you’re traveling down to San Diego later this week to experience Comic-Con InternationalLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/16/2019 • 40 minutes, 51 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s episode by talking about his recent visit to Takumi-Tei (i.e., the signature restaurant that just opened at Epcot’s Japan pavilion) and the extraordinary experience he had while dining there. Jim Hill then looks back at the history of WDW’s convention facilities.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/15/2019 • 53 minutes, 44 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how ticket sales for “Spider-Man: Far from Home” compare to those for “Spider-Man: Homecoming” back in July of 2017. They also do a deeper dive on some of the more intriguing aspects of these Jon Watts moviesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/12/2019 • 40 minutes, 41 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about some of the casting decisions that Walt Disney Studios has been making on its live-action reimagining of “The Little Mermaid.” They then look back at those two traditional animation / CG hybrid projects that Disney Studios almost produced in the early 1980s, “Where the Wild Things Are” & “The Brave Little Toaster”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/9/2019 • 45 minutes, 38 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing which aspects of Future World’s old Communicore / Innoventions area are due to shuttered soon as Epcot gets a facelift out ahead of WDW’s 50th-anniversary celebration. Jim then talks about Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences & Products Bob Chapek’s reported frustration with the cost & speed with which WDI develops immersive lands for the Company’s theme parksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/8/2019 • 38 minutes, 48 seconds

First Jim Hill talks about how unhappy he is with the news that the “Marvel Zombies” comic book line is being revived. Then Aaron Adams talks about why he’s so pleased with the way that Mysterio was portrayed in “Spider-Man: Far from Home”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/5/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 48 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about Kathleen Kennedy’s decision to promote Michelle Rejwan to SVP of Lucasfilm’s live-action development & production. They then discuss George Lucas’ efforts to get King Features to sell him the film rights to the “Flash Gordon” comic stripLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/3/2019 • 43 minutes, 22 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing whether this summer’s pattern of sequels under-performing at the box office impacted “Toy Story 4.” They also discuss the animated feature Taika Watiti may tackle soon after turning his back on “Bubbles”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/2/2019 • 28 minutes, 24 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by talking about his visit to the newly opened Surfside Inn & Suites, which is Phase One of Universal Orlando’s Endless Summer Resort. Jim Hill then looks back at Skyleidscope, Epcot’s initial attempt at staging a daytime extravaganza out on World Showcase Lagoon.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/1/2019 • 38 minutes, 56 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about what Disney’s doing this weekend to ensure that “Avengers: Endgame” is finally going to be able to beat “Avatar” ‘s all-time / lifetime take at the worldwide box office. Aaron & Jim then use Tom Holland’s recent appearance on “The Graham Norton Show” as an excuse to discuss the very best way to handle movie spoilers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/28/2019 • 53 minutes, 44 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Universal Orlando handled Volcano Bay’s electrical issues. They then talk about some of the menu items that Universal Studios Hollywood plans on serving at Jurassic Café & Isla Nu-Bar.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/26/2019 • 49 minutes, 49 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the troubled history of “Primeval Whirl.” Jim then looks back on when greenmailers Saul Steinberg & Irwin Jacobs were making runs at Walt Disney Productions and threatening to sell off underperforming divisions of the Company to the highest biddersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/24/2019 • 38 minutes, 59 seconds

Aaron Adams starts off this week’s episode with his review of “X-Men Dark Phoenix.” He then follows that up with his take on the third & final (for now, we hope) season of Netflix’s “Jessica Jones”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/21/2019 • 46 minutes, 13 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about “It’s A Wonderful Sponge” and the new CG series that Nick is spinning off of this May 2020 release. Drew & Jim discuss how underwhelming ticket sales for “The Secret Life of Pets 2” may impact Universal’s plans to turn this Illumination Entertainment series into a theme park franchiseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/18/2019 • 32 minutes, 45 seconds

Len & Jim start off this week’s podcast by discussing how Disney’s Hollywood Studios plans on dealing with the crowds once that theme park’s version of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” opens. Jim then talks about the various ideas that the Imagineers have considered as they’ve looked for ways to expand the U.K. pavilion at Epcot.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/17/2019 • 38 minutes, 26 seconds

In an extra-special edition of “Looking at Lucasfilm,” Dan Zehr walks listeners through what it was like to take part in “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” media event. Dan goes into great detail about what it was like to be in front of the Millennium Falcon as George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Billy Dee Williams, and Bob Iger made their appearances at the grand opening of this new 14-acre land at Disneyland ParkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/12/2019 • 45 minutes, 3 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the teaser trailer for Pixar’s “Onward.” Then it’s a discussion of why it took Alan Menken four different tries before he finally found the perfect power ballad for Princess Jasmine to sing in Disney’s “Aladdin”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/12/2019 • 47 minutes, 11 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the teaser trailer for Pixar’s “Onward.” Then it’s a discussion of why it took Alan Menken four different tries before he finally found the perfect power ballad for Princess Jasmine to sing in Disney’s “Aladdin”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/12/2019 • 47 minutes, 11 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by reviewing all of the rumors that are making the rounds about which movies Marvel Studios will be making next. Aaron & Jim then discusses the various different versions of “Dark Phoenix” Marvel Entertainment has produced over the past 15 yearsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/8/2019 • 42 minutes, 10 seconds

While waiting for Len Testa to return from Batuu, Jim Hill shares a story about the thrill ride that the Magic Kingdom almost got back in the early 2000s. One that took its inspiration from “Atlantis: The Lost Empire” and would have sent Guests through an erupted volcano aboard a transforming coasterLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/3/2019 • 31 minutes, 2 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode with an update on the Stan Lee elder abuse case. Then Aaron serves up an enthusiastic review of the new Amazon Video limited series which is based on Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett’s 1990 comic novelLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/31/2019 • 44 minutes, 5 seconds

Dustin Fuhs and Jim Hill start off this podcast with an update on Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Jurassic World” ride. They also talk about how the merch and food program that Universal Parks & Resorts developed for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the late 2000s influenced the choices that Disney made with its “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” projectLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/31/2019 • 55 minutes, 49 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this podcast by talking about how Paramount’s decision to push the release date of “Sonic the Hedgehog” back to February 2020 may have actually made it harder for this live-action / CG film to succeed at the box office. Drew then shares an interview he recently did with Alan Menken, where that Academy Award-winner talks about the development of the original animated “Aladdin” back in the late 1980s / early 1990s.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/28/2019 • 37 minutes, 1 second

While Len’s getting ready for the opening of Anaheim’s “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge,” Jim Hill shares an interview that he did with former Imagineer Terri Hardin. She then reveals the role that she played in the creation of a proposed attraction for Disney-MGM Studios JapanLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/27/2019 • 41 minutes, 54 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill share e-mails from two listeners who actually got to see “Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark” during its Broadway run. Then Aaron uses his audio expertise to demonstrate how Marvel Studios used the removal-of-sound as a way to add tension to the battle scenes in “Avengers: Endgame”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/24/2019 • 46 minutes, 44 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start this podcast by paying tribute to the late Peter Mayhew. They then talk about the Abbott & Costello-inspired production that Universal Pictures had originally wanted George Lucas to direct as his follow-up to “American Graffiti”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/22/2019 • 45 minutes, 37 seconds

Drew Taylor and Jim Hill start this podcast off by singing the praises of the “DuckTales” production team for the artful & heartfelt way they folded Darkwing Duck into this animated series. Jim then shares some stories about how “Mulan” became Walt Disney Feature Animation – Florida’s first solo productionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/21/2019 • 37 minutes, 6 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill talk about the significance of a number of surveys that The Walt Disney World Resort has sent out to Guests recently. Jim then discusses how Bob Chapek’s decision to focus in on the Company’s billion-dollar IPs is changing Disney Parks & ResortsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/20/2019 • 43 minutes, 10 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start things off by talking about Robert Downey Jr.’ s very impressive payday for “Avengers: Infinity War.” Then Jim digs into the troubled production history of Marvel’s very first Broadway musical. Which – when it finally closed in January of 2014 – posted a record-breaking $60 million loss.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/17/2019 • 46 minutes, 55 seconds

Michelle Valladolid & Jim Hill talk about how Disney has made Jasmine the main focus of its merchandise push for the Studio’s new live-action version of “Aladdin.” Jim then shares the history of “Tin Toy” and how this Academy Award-winning short led to the creation of Pixar’s “Toy Story.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/16/2019 • 46 minutes, 34 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the latest addition to “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. They then discuss how the Universal Creative seems to be stepping away from producing rides, shows & attractions for the parks that make use of 3D glassesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/15/2019 • 41 minutes, 7 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing their concerns about the December 2019 release date that Disney selected for Blue Sky Studios’ “Spies in Disguise.” They also use the upcoming 10th anniversary of the release of Pixar’s “Up” as an excuse to look back at this Pete Docter movieLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/14/2019 • 40 minutes, 47 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the mysterious construction that’s going on at Disney’s Animal Kingdom out behind Pandora – The World of Avatar. Jim then talks about “The Ride of a Lifetime,” Bob Iger’s soon-to-be-released memoir (which will hit store shelves on September 10th)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/13/2019 • 32 minutes, 13 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about why Disney is taking a low-key approach to celebrating the fact that “Avengers: Endgame” has just overtaken “Titanic” (at least when it comes to all-time box office champs). Aaron also points out some of the more intriguing ripple effects that this Russo Brothers movie is causing within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/10/2019 • 41 minutes, 9 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how the Imagineers have handed the Anaheim version of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” off to Disneyland Ops teams. They then talk about how the negative reaction that “Temple of Doom” received back in 1984 led to “Indy III” deliberately revisiting the style & tone of “Raiders”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/8/2019 • 42 minutes, 43 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how fan reaction to the “Sonic the Hedgehog” teaser trailer forced Paramount Animation to rework the look of that film’s title character. Then Drew shares an interview that he did with “Toy Story 4” director Josh Cooley, who reveals why Pixar decided to go big with the fourth film in this acclaimed seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/7/2019 • 45 minutes, 40 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by going over the menu at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Marvel Mania restaurant. They then discuss what they enjoyed about the Russo Brothers’ final film for Marvel StudiosLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/3/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 7 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing how Universal Creative is now in the process of buttoning up “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.” They then talk at length about Dueling Dragons, the thrill ride that previously occupied this corner of the Lost Continent at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme parkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/1/2019 • 47 minutes, 33 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s episode by sharing his thoughts on Warner Bros. “Pokémon Detective Pikachu.” Jim Hill then does a deep dive on “Gemini Man,” the long-in-development production that originally started off life as a project at Disney’s Secret LabLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/30/2019 • 32 minutes, 53 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off of this week’s episode by discussing why WDW management opted to push off the opening of “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ‘til the Spring of 2020. Jim then continues his Chronological Disneyland series by pointing out how Bob Iger’s approach to that Anaheim Resort differed from Michael Eisner’s.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/29/2019 • 43 minutes, 16 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how “Spider-Man: Far From Home” is now supposed to be the final film in the Infinity Saga. They then share audio that Drew Taylor gathered at the global media junket that Marvel Studios held earlier this month for “Avengers: Endgame”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/26/2019 • 48 minutes, 32 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the parallels between “Roger Rabbit’s Cartoon Spin” opening at Disneyland Park in January of 1994 and “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios getting its opening pushed back ‘til the Spring of next year. They also discuss what’s going on with “Frozen II” just seven months out from the theatrical release of this eagerly anticipated Walt Disney Animation Studios productionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/24/2019 • 34 minutes, 51 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the parallels between “Roger Rabbit’s Cartoon Spin” opening at Disneyland Park in January of 1994 and “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios getting its opening pushed back ‘til the Spring of next year. They also discuss what’s going on with “Frozen II” just seven months out from the theatrical release of this eagerly anticipated Walt Disney Animation Studios productionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/23/2019 • 42 minutes, 7 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing what’s significant about that new Disney Cruise Line survey which is currently making the rounds. Jim then talks about how the Imagineers keep trying to get the theme park-going public to embrace an attraction that features binaural sound.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/22/2019 • 35 minutes, 1 second

In a special Easter-themed episode, Michelle Valladolid & Jim Hill discussed how the Tokyo Disney Resort has turned this holiday into a two park, multi-week event. Jim then reviews the history of the Disney Bunnies, which is when DCP tried to build a brand around Thumper the Rabbit from “Bambi”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/20/2019 • 43 minutes, 40 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how the limited series that Marvel Studios is producing for Disney’s soon-to-launch subscription streaming service will be different from “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” & “Agent Carter.” Jim then does a deep dive on Disney’s August 2009 acquisition of Marvel Entertainment and reveals that – given the weird way that Hollywood does its books – it’s entirely possible that the Mouse has yet to recover the full $4.2 billion that it spent to buy that comic book company.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/19/2019 • 42 minutes, 16 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the operational & safety challenges that Universal Studios Hollywood is now facing, thanks to all of those show drones this theme park is using to create that patronus effect in its new “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” projection show. Jim also reveals the “Treehouse of Horror” -inspired storyline that “The Simpsons Ride” almost hadLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/17/2019 • 49 minutes, 13 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Rich Moore’s decision to leave Walt Disney Animation Studios for Sony Pictures Animation. Drew also shares what he learned about “Toy Story 4” while taking part in the press day for this upcoming Pixar Animation Studios’ releaseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/16/2019 • 40 minutes, 6 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off by talking about how “Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy” will use promotion to try & overcome its unfortunate, out-of-the-way positioning at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They also talk about a patent that The Walt Disney Company has recently filed which Mouse House managers hope will get Guests to look up from the screens on their iPhones.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/15/2019 • 30 minutes, 43 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how “Avengers: Endgame” ‘s three-hour-plus run-time may prevent this Russo Bros. movie from topping “Infinity Wars” record-breaking opening weekend box office take. They also talk about how the positive reaction that “Dark Phoenix” got at WonderCon last month really helped turn the toxic reputation that this X-Men movie had acquired around.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/12/2019 • 40 minutes, 10 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill look back at when Don Bluth resigned from Walt Disney Animation Studios in September of 1979 and then took 15% of that studio’s artists & animators with him. Drew then shares the interview that he did with Chris Butler, the director of “Missing Link” (i.e., Laika’s latest stop motion movie)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/9/2019 • 40 minutes, 59 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about Disney Villains After Hours, that new hard ticket for WDW’s Magic Kingdom which will be offered on select nights in June, July & August. They also do a deeper dive on that Universal Parks & Resorts survey which offers some clues about what sorts of rides, shows & attractions are possibly in the mix for Universal Orlando’s Fantastic Worlds theme parkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/8/2019 • 40 minutes, 43 seconds

Dan Zehr reports back on his recent trip to Chicago, where he scoped out McCormick Place (i.e., the massive convention center where Star Wars Celebration is being held this year). Jim Hill then shares some behind-the-scene stories about George Lucas’ involvement in the production of “Captain EO”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/6/2019 • 55 minutes, 6 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill kick off this week’s show by talking about “Steven Universe” ‘s win at the GLAAD Media Awards. Drew then shares an interview he did with Danny Devito at the press junket for Disney’s live-action “Dumbo”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/2/2019 • 43 minutes, 44 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how The Walt Disney Company is still struggling with “Song of the South.” Jim then continues his Chronological Disneyland series by revealing why the Rockets Rods went down for rehab in September of 2000 and never re-openedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/1/2019 • 37 minutes, 27 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill talk about how James Gunn’s offensive Tweets problem forced Kevin Feige to change up Marvel Studios’ batting order. They also wonder whether – after “The Infinity Saga” wraps – moviegoers will continue to turn out in record number for new Marvel Cinematic Universe releases or whether Marvel film fatigue will set inLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/29/2019 • 38 minutes, 10 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill share what they’ve learned about the work that’s been going on down on the Lower Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood. They also talk about why – when it came time to turn “Jurassic Park” into the jumping-up off point for a theme park attraction – Universal Creative opted to build a boat ride rather than a jeep-based experienceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/28/2019 • 37 minutes, 16 seconds

Michelle Valladolid & Jim Hill discuss how Disney hopes lightning will strike twice in 2019. First by following up 2017’s Rose Gold craze with its new Briar Rose Gold line. And then by sequelizing 2018’s wildly successful Mickey Memories merch with its Disney Wisdom collectionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/27/2019 • 38 minutes, 25 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by trying to sort out where exactly Disney & ABC now stand in regards to all those animated “Peanuts” specials. Then Drew shares the interviews that he did with Danny Elfman & Rick Heinrichs at the “Dumbo” media event.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/26/2019 • 52 minutes, 49 seconds

Len Testa starts off this episode with an enthusiastic review of Disney Spring’s latest addition, Jaleo by José Andrés. Len & Jim then share a survey that Universal Parks & Resorts is using to zero in on just the right mix of rides, shows & attractions for Theme Park No. 4 (i.e., Universal’s Fantastic Worlds)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/25/2019 • 47 minutes, 16 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episodes by talking about how Disney & Universal actually came together to plus Stan Lee’s cameo appearance in “Captain Marvel.” They then discuss the role that Disney’s acquisition of Fox & ABC’s firing of Roseanne played in the “Guardians” director debacleLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/22/2019 • 47 minutes, 27 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the factors involved with The Walt Disney Company’s decision to move up the opening of Disneyland Park’s Black Spire Outpost to May 31st. They then take an in-depth look at “Star Wars Resistance” and offer conjecture on where this Lucasfilm Animation production might be headed when Season 2 starts up on the Disney Channel later this FallLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/20/2019 • 42 minutes, 51 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by revealing which character Walt Disney Animation Studios favorite Alan Tudyk will be voicing in the live-action version of “Aladdin.” They then get into the convoluted history of Mammy Two Shoes, the seldom-seen-from-the-knees-up supporting character in the “Tom & Jerry” series that underwent an intriguing makeover in the 1960s & 1980sLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/19/2019 • 34 minutes, 38 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by dissecting Disney World’s latest round of ticket price increases and what that will mean for Resort Guests in the coming months. Jim Hill then talks about the behind-the-scenes decisions that led to the Company recently revealing that “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” would open in Anaheim on May 31st and in Orlando on August 29tha_edrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/18/2019 • 46 minutes

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill discuss “Captain Marvel” and how this Anna Boden / Ryan Fleck film often defied audience expectations (but in a good way). They then go on debate when exactly Kevin Feige decided to make Carol Danvers an Avengers / fold this character into the Marvel Cinematic UniverseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/14/2019 • 39 minutes, 25 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the history of projection mapping at Universal Parks & Resorts. They then pay tribute to the longtime president & CEO of MCA who hung tough when The Walt Disney Company tried to stop Universal from entering the Central Florida tourism market in the mid-1980sLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/13/2019 • 41 minutes, 24 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill talks about which films from the Disney Vault will actually be streamable when Disney+ goes live later this year. Drew also shares audio from the interview that he did just last week with the director of “Mary Poppins Returns” about the challenges Rob Marshall is now facing as he preps his next project for Walt Disney PicturesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/12/2019 • 35 minutes, 50 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how the Imagineers plan on reconfiguring the front half of WDW’s science & discovery park. They also continue their Chronological Disneyland series by discussing how Michael Eisner’s Montana-inspired visions of the future eventually translated into Tomorrowland having decorative displays of kumquats & kale.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/11/2019 • 36 minutes, 4 seconds

Out ahead of “Captain Marvel” ‘s opening weekend, Jim Hill & Aaron Adams talk about how Rotten Tomatoes dealt with the online trolls who were trying to artificially drive down the audience score for this Marvel Cinematic Universe film. They then take about how Disney’s attempt to take advantage of certain tax laws is impacting what’s been going on down on the construction site for Disney California Adventure’s new Spider-Man ride.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/8/2019 • 38 minutes, 13 seconds

Dan Zehr and Jim Hill wade through the tidal wave of news that just broke about “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.” Some of the factoids that they unearth in the process include that the color palette used for Florida’s version of this new “land” will be different than the one out in Southern California. Also the blue milk will be berry-melon flavored while the green milk will have more of a citrus tasteLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/6/2019 • 43 minutes, 26 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this episode by wondering if John Lasseter’s luck is starting to run out at Skydance Animation. Largely because of that open letter Emma Thompson sent to the Los Angeles Times last week (in which Emma explained why exactly she was exiting Alessandro Carloni’s “Luck”). Drew & Jim then go on talk about how animated series like Netflix’s “Race to the Edge” & the Disney Channel’s “Hotel Transylvania: The Series” now factor into studios’ decisions to greenlight sequels like “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” and “Hotel Transylvania 4.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/5/2019 • 36 minutes, 17 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the progress that’s been made to date with WDW’s Skyliner system. They also point out that Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is obviously supposed to serve as a rebuttal to any theme park fan who claims that “Universal Creative only builds screen-based attractions.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/4/2019 • 29 minutes, 33 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill talk with Carlye Wisel of “Travel & Leisure” magazine. Ms. Wisel shares what she learned about “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” while participating in that three day-long media event that Disney Parks & Resorts held this past weekendLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/1/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 59 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how “Black Panther” & “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” did at the 91st Academy Awards. They then explain why – thanks to international waters -- the Disney Cruise Line is able to do things with the Marvel characters that the stateside Disney Parks & Resorts can only dream about.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/1/2019 • 43 minutes, 35 seconds

Shelley Valladolid & Jim Hill start off this episode by talking about Disney D-Lish and the food-themed merch that this short-lived pop-up store sold at WDW’s Disney Springs this past weekend. They then talk about Disney Comics artist Amy Mebberson and the fun new Disney Princess items that Amy & the team at Hasbros are now collaborating on.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/28/2019 • 35 minutes, 21 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing everything that they’ve heard about Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. They also talk about “Dragon Gliders,” the “How to Train Your Dragons” -based storytelling coaster that DreamWorks Animation licensed to be built at Motiongate DubaiLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/27/2019 • 46 minutes, 23 seconds

Drew Taylor and Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about things theyprobably shouldn’t (EX: The name of that motorcycle-riding character from “Toy Story 4”). They thensequin into sharing some audio from the recent media event that was held for “Spider-Man: Into theSpider-Verse” out ahead of this Oscar-winning animated feature’s release on Blu-ray & 4K HD.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/26/2019 • 42 minutes, 35 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing some of the promotional slogans that the WDW Resort are reportedly considering adopting in the near future. He & Jim then talk about The Walt Disney Company’s forward-thinking approach when it comes to mitigating the impact that climate change will potentially have on Florida tourism.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/25/2019 • 41 minutes, 10 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this episode by discussing why President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige has chosen this exact moment to fold the character of Captain Marvel into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jim then talks about the role Universal Studios Hollywood’s Marvel Mania restaurant may have played in The Walt Disney Company still not being able to use the name “Marvel” in association with either of its West Coast theme parksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/23/2019 • 46 minutes, 55 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how (based on what happened with “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”) “Episode IX” really was wrapped production. They then talk about Ron Miller’s role in persuading George Lucas to let the Imagineers develop some rides, shows & attractions based on Lucasfilm productions for the Disney ParksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/20/2019 • 36 minutes, 10 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week’s podcast by talking about “Hidden World” director Dean DeBlois shared with him about the development of DreamWorks Animation’s third “How to Train Your Dragon” movie. Then Jim Hill shares the history of Epcot’s “Journey into Imagination” attraction and the role that Pixar may play in the future of this Future World pavilionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/19/2019 • 42 minutes, 46 seconds

Jim Hill goes it alone in a special Presidents Day edition of the Disney Dish podcast. He first talks about what’s been going on with Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts. Jim then shares how the “Disney’s America” project almost caused a motion-based simulator attraction to be built in the Liberty Square section of WDW’s Magic KingdomLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/18/2019 • 34 minutes, 30 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill complete their November 2018 walk-thru of Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a stroll around Echo Lake. En route, Len & Jim discuss what WDI has planned for the near-term when it comes to “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” and the “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/15/2019 • 8 minutes, 3 seconds

Jim Hill & Michelle Valladolid kick off a brand-new podcast about Disney-related merch by discussing that annual-passholder-exclusive Steamboat Willie-themed popcorn bucket that was recently available for purchase at the Disneyland Resort. They then look back at the life & career of Ron Miller, the former CEO of Walt Disney Productions who recently passed away at the age of 85.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/14/2019 • 32 minutes, 4 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing some of the foods that will be served up in USF’s French Quarter Courtyard during this year’s Mardi Gras celebration. They then offer up some theories as to what Universal Creative currently has in the works as a replacement for “Terminator 2: 3D -- Battle Across Time.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/13/2019 • 42 minutes, 48 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by recapping the 46th annual Annie Awards. They then debate the pros & cons of “Purl,” Pixar’s inaugural SparkShort, before then talking about how “Ralph Breaks the Internet almost started with the funeral of a famous video game character.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/12/2019 • 43 minutes, 23 seconds

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by sharing some of Touring Plans’ more recent discoveries about Disney World’s transportation system. Jim Hill then talks about how the Disney Princess & Disney Fairies franchises originally heavily influenced both the design of & the attraction line-up at New Fantasyland at WDW’s Magic Kingdom.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/11/2019 • 40 minutes, 57 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill dissect the “Avengers: Endgame” trailer that aired this past Sunday on Super Bowl LIII. With a particular emphasis on how the Russo Brothers, Christopher Markus, and Stephen McFeely have deliberately placed specific story elements in Captain America’s overall thru-line in the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the past 8 years which will soon pay off in “Endgame.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/8/2019 • 39 minutes, 51 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill continue their November 2018 walk-through of Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a visit to that theme park’s newest “land”. They discuss how the June 2018 opening of Toy Story Land has fundamentally changed the way Guests experience WDW’s third gate.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/7/2019 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds

Dan Zehr start off this week’s show by talking about how – thanks to the polar vortex – his limited edition Columbia parka (which was inspired by the coat that the cast & crew of “Star Wars – Episode IV” wore while they were working in Finse, Norway) came in very handy this past week. Jim Hill then looks back at how Disney Parks & Resorts turned the halftime show at Super Bowl XXIX into one long commercial for the “Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/6/2019 • 35 minutes, 59 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Pixar veteran Darla Anderson’s decision to sign a multi-year deal with Netflix. They then discuss why it took Disney Studios nearly two decades to produce a full length animated version of J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/5/2019 • 40 minutes, 9 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show with an update on WDW’s Skyliner system as well as offering some additional info on that resort’s pricey new “World of Dreams” tour. Len also shares some stories from the Monsanto corporate archives, included what it actually took to tear down Disneyland’s House of the Future back in December of 1967Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/4/2019 • 36 minutes, 38 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill kick things off by discussing the Season Six trailer for “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” They then share what they’ve heard about what Kevin Feige reportedly has planned for the Marvel Cinematic Universe after “Avengers: Endgame.” Aaron closes out the show by fancasting who he’d like to direct the “Fantastic Four” rebootLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/1/2019 • 49 minutes, 16 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill talk about 2019’s nominees for Best Animated Feature and Best Animated Short Film. They also talk about how “Zootopia” being the highest grossing animated film in Chinese cinematic history eventually led to Shanghai Disneyland getting a new land built around these charactersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/29/2019 • 34 minutes, 3 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Disney’s Riveria Resort (which recently began accepting reservations for stays beginning on December 16th). They also discuss Anaheim’s “Project Stardust,” which is being done out ahead of the opening of the Disneyland Park version of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/28/2019 • 39 minutes, 59 seconds

In honor of “Black Panther” being nominated for Best Picture, Jim Hill looks back over the past 40 years of Academy Awards history and how superhero movies typically do at the Oscars. Aaron Adams then talks about the genuinely clever way music is used to enhance the emotion / clarify the storytelling in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/25/2019 • 1 hour, 46 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by comparing Lee Unkrich’s graceful exit from Pixar with John Lasseter’s awkward arrival at Skydance. They then do a deep dive on Warners’ “Space Jam,” tracing the origin of that live-action / animated feature back to Nike’s “Hare Jordan” & “Aerospace Jordan” commercialsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/25/2019 • 39 minutes, 13 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill talk about the Upper Lot at Universal Studios Hollywood is being transformed for that theme park’s Lunar New Year Celebration. Then Jim wonders why – when it comes to the rides, shows & attractions that Universal Creative creates for the parks – theme park fans tend to look past all of the dimensional sets, custom-built props & animatronics and only talk about the screens.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/24/2019 • 33 minutes, 50 seconds

In honor of the 200th episode of Disney Dish, Len Testa & Jim Hill give a shout-out to the very first folks to subscribe to this podcast. They then share what they’ve learned about what Disney Parks & Resorts is doing to school Cast Members about “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” ‘s marquee attractionsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/21/2019 • 28 minutes, 48 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start this week’s show off by sharing info about the official Stan Lee tribute (which will be held the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood on January 30th). They then discuss whether Ryan Reynolds will be able to persuade Hugh Jackman to strap on his Adamantium claws one last time for a Deadpool / Wolverine team-up film.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/20/2019 • 39 minutes, 27 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill discuss everything from “Solo” ‘s under-performance at the box office to the online trolls who went after Kelli Marie Tran. They also talk about some of the happier things that happened in the Star Wars sphere over the past year, including the resurrection of the “Clone Wars” animated series and the promise of “The Mandalorian” over at Disney +Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/17/2019 • 49 minutes, 48 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill discuss what’s sure to be one of the biggest animation stories of 2019: David Ellison hiring John Lasseter to be the new head of Skydance Animation. Drew & Jim also look back at Lasseter’s last year or so at Disney & Pixar and muse over whether “Cars 3” ‘s under-performance at the box office & the cancellation of “Gigantic” contributed to John’s downfallLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/15/2019 • 43 minutes, 41 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill discuss what new shows & attractions the Imagineers hope to have up & running at Disney’s Hollywood Studios by May 2019 (just in time for this theme park’s 30th anniversary celebration). They also talk about how the tests that are currently going on in Epcot’s parking lot in regards to Uber & Lyft could impact the layout of parking lots at Disney’s other theme parks. Len & Jim then continued their Chronological Disneyland series with the initial construction of DCA.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/15/2019 • 35 minutes, 32 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill continue their November 2018 walking tour of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As they explore the part of this theme park that was formerly known as the Muppets Courtyard, Len & Jim discuss everything that the Imagineers have done in the past year to ready DHS for the opening of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/14/2019 • 11 minutes, 5 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill take a look back at the past year in the Marvel-Us-Disney sphere. They discuss which movies set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe had the biggest impact on the entertainment industry & pop culture. Aaron & Jim also talk about what projects they’re most looking forward to in 2019.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/12/2019 • 44 minutes, 19 seconds

Jim Hill & Dustin Fuhs put together a super-sized edition of their “Universal Joint” podcast to review the past year of changes & challenges that Parks & Resorts faced. Among the topics that they’ll be discussing is Universal Orlando’s decision to revamp USF’s operational calendar (i.e., shifting Rock the Universe from September to February, cancelling the 2019 edition of A Celebration of Harry Potter outright) so that that theme park could then expand the number of days it presents USF’s wildly popular Halloween Horror Nights.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/11/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 53 seconds

As Len Testa & Jim Hill continue their walk-thru of Disney’s Hollywood Studios in November of 2018, they turn their attention to the Animation Courtyard area. In particular how the Imagineers have tried to balance this theme park’s celebration of Old Hollywood with WDW Guests desire to find brand-new rides, shows & attractions to experience whenever they visit DHS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/8/2019 • 8 minutes, 28 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about why the menu at Tiffins has been mutating over these past few months. They also discuss the DVC Resorts that Disney execs ultimately decided not to build, including the Times Square Villas.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/7/2019 • 40 minutes, 37 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill look back at this year’s high points & low points when it comes to film and television animation. They also talk about projects that they’re really looking forward to in 2019 like Sergio Pablos’ “Klaus”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/2/2019 • 25 minutes, 59 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off their November 2018 tour of Disney’s Hollywood Studios by checking out all of the holiday decorations along Hollywood & Sunset Boulevards. They also discuss WDW Entertainment’s plan to replace “Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage!” with a new “Tangled” -themed show out ahead of the Resort’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2021.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/1/2019 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this episode by talking about one of Disney’s biggest concerns when it comes to “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.” Which is that people’s need to get selfies of themselves in the co*ckpit of the Millennium Falcon will then significantly slow down the load / unload time for “Smugglers Run.” Len then talks some of his recent dining experiences around the WDW ResortLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/31/2018 • 41 minutes, 37 seconds

As 2018 winds down, Aaron Adams & Jim Hill look ahead to whatever surprises the Marvel Cinematic Universe has in store for next year. They discuss whether a German press release may have prematurely tipped Marvel’s hand when it comes to the end of “Avengers: Endgame” as well as Could a Marvel comic that will go on sale in March offer some clues about what the storyline of “Spider-Man: Far from Home” will be?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/28/2018 • 30 minutes, 59 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this episode by sharing what they know about the much-anticipated teaser trailer for “Star Wars: Episode IX.” They then discuss the “Rogue One” -inspired TV series that is now being readied for Disney’s new subscription service (which bows in 2019). Finally, Dan & Jim share the latest news coming out of Disney Parks & Resorts about “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/25/2018 • 33 minutes, 1 second

As Len Testa & Jim Hill conclude their 2018 walk-thru of WDW’s Magic Kingdom, they discuss many of the changes that have been made to Tomorrowland over the past few years. The topics covered included the U.S. version of Shanghai Disneyland’s TRON Lightcycle Power Run Coaster as well as what WDI possibly has in the works to replace “Stitch’s Great Escape.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/24/2018 • 9 minutes, 12 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s podcast by discussing – given all of the stellar reviews that “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” has received to date – why this Sony Pictures Animation film only earned $35.4 million over its opening weekend in domestic release. Drew & Jim also look ahead to “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part” & “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” which are both being released in February of 2019Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/24/2018 • 36 minutes, 38 seconds

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about howIllumination’s new animated “Grinch” stacks up against the live-action version of this Dr. Seuss storythat Universal Pictures released back in November of 2000. Dustin & Jim also review recent filings thatUniversal Parks & Resort has made with Orange County officials, which could reveal what’s coming nextto CityWalk and/or what’s in the works for Universal Orlando’s next theme park.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/19/2018 • 46 minutes, 31 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill continue their audio tour of the 2018 version of WDW’s Magic Kingdom with a stroll along the Rivers of America. They discuss how a Guest who’d been an annual passholder for 24 years found out the hard way what happens when you test Disney Corporate’s patience one too many times. Len & Jim also talk about how recent changes to the props used to decorate the queue space with “Splash Mountain” illustrate the Company’s continuing efforts to stay PC.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/17/2018 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill continue their walking tour of WDW’s Magic Kingdom by strolling through Fantasyland. They talk about Guests’ increasing use of mobile devices forced the creation of in-park charging stations like the ones found around the Rapunzel Tower. Len & Jim also discuss why Disney World’s Safety team ordered that changes be made to the Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak water play area.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/10/2018 • 12 minutes, 53 seconds

The Man without Fear is now a Man without a Network, as Netflix cancels Daredevil. Also, Jim and Aaron spend the second half of the show remembering Stan Lee and the mark his works left on us and the world.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/7/2018 • 47 minutes, 50 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about why the late Stan Lee’s cameo in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is a real standout in that Sony Pictures Animation film. These two then talk about the possible impact that John Lasseter’s slow-motion exit from Disney & Pixar may have had on “The Incredibles 2” & “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2.”Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/4/2018 • 29 minutes, 39 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by reflecting on what millenniums now expect to find in their hotel rooms heavily influenced the design of “Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge,” “The Cove,” and Universal’s Adventura Hotel. They also look ahead to the construction challenges that WDW’s Entertainment team will be facing as they ready World Showcase Lagoon for Epcot’s new nighttime extravaganza (which is slated to open in 2020).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/4/2018 • 38 minutes, 54 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill continue their walk-thru of WDW’s Magic Kingdom by exploring the colonial corner of this theme park. As they head towards the Hall of Presidents, Len & Jim talk about the stylized open sewer that the Imagineers inserted in this land. They also talk about why the Haunted Mansion’s interactive queue has had trouble connected with international visitors to this Resort.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/3/2018 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds

Immediately after they finished doing a live recording of their "Fine Tooning" podcast at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort earlier this month, Drew Taylor & Jim Hill began taking questions from listeners who attended that event. The topics that got touched on in this off-the-cuff session include how "Winnie-the-Pooh" 's July 2011 release date helped kill off 2-D animation at Walt Disney Animation Studios.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/27/2018 • 33 minutes, 57 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill kick off this week's show by talking about Walt Disney Studios’ decision to push back the release of “The Jungle Cruise” movie from October 2019 to July 2020 is new impacting the Imagineers’ long-in-development plans to overhaul Adventureland. They then discuss how the Jungle Skipper Cantina Restaurant has been a real challenge for WDW’s Food & Beverage team. Len & Jim close things out by pointing out how “A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas” is similar to the Magic Kingdom’s “Dumbo the Flying Elephant” spinner ride.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/26/2018 • 15 minutes, 47 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill kick off a brand-new walk-thru of WDW's Magic Kingdom by exploring Main Street, U.S.A. This tour starts off with an update on that theater project which Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek first revealed at 2017's D23 Expo. Len & Jim then discuss how the redo of this theme park's Central Plaza didn't go quite as the Imagineers had hoped.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/19/2018 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds

Drew Taylor and Jim Hill start off this podcast (which was recorded in front of a live audience) by recapping their "Pixar in the Park" event. They then discuss all of the Disney talent that's now making new animated projects for Netflix. Finally Drew discusses "Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2" and what Disney-related gags got cut out of this Rich Moore/Phil Johnston film.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/13/2018 • 34 minutes, 8 seconds

Len Testa and Jim Hill kick off this week's show talking about how EPCOT will be expanding its International Festival of the Arts to seven days a week in 2019. They then discuss those "Rehire James Gunn" billboards that have been erected outside of the Disney Parks & Anaheim. They also contrast Disneyland Park's plan to handle the crowds for "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" with the way Disney's Hollywood Studios is thinking about having Guests queue up for this 14-acre land.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/5/2018 • 43 minutes, 44 seconds

Dan Zehr and Jim Hill start off this episode by discussing the latest news coming off of the set of "The Mandalorian." These two then answer a piece of listener mail regarding when the Anaheim version of "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" will be open to the public. Finally, Dan talks about his experience at this year's Gala at Rancho Obi-Wan.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/31/2018 • 43 minutes, 37 seconds

Drew Taylor and Jim Hill start off these week's podcast off by discussing the stop motion version of "Pinocchio" that Guillermo del Toro is now prepping for Netflix. Then it's how Hollywood is commemorating the 20th and 25th anniversaries of DreamWorks Animation's "The Prince of Egypt" and "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas." Finally, Drew and Jim talk about why Ed Catmull's legacy -- when it comes to animation -- is complicated, to say the least.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/30/2018 • 44 minutes, 52 seconds

It's a special listener mail edition of the Disney Dish podcast. Len Testa and Jim Hill start things off by discussing the history of Epcot's Garden Railway. They then reveal Joffrey's wound up at the specialty coffee and tea provider for Disney Parks & Resorts. Len then shares a bunch of patents that The Walt Disney Company recently filed and speculates on how all of this cutting-edge technology may be employed as part of "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/29/2018 • 35 minutes, 22 seconds

Dustin Fuhs and Jim Hill starts off this episode by pointing out that Universal Orlando Resort has been following Walt Disney World's lead when it comes to repeatedly the price to park at their theme parks. After that, Dustin and Jim discuss the huge boost that the sale of Butterbeer has given Universal Parks and Resorts' bottom line. The co-hosts then close out this week's podcast by looking back at the time that MCA Universal was able to swipe the rights to Rocky and Bullwinkle right out from under The Walt Disney Company.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/26/2018 • 39 minutes, 15 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill starts off this episode by talking about how Disney World finally officially announcing that long-rumored DVC which will be built where Fort Wilderness' River Country was once located. After that, Len and Jim discuss WDW's new date-based ticket pricing system (which debuted on October 16th). They then share new information about the Marvel superhero-themed land that's being built at Disney California Adventure Park.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/22/2018 • 31 minutes, 20 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this episode by discussing Warner Bros' recent decision to hire James Gunn to direct "Suicide Squad 2." After that, Aaron & Jim turn then attention to what Chris Evans tweeted out from the set of "Avengers 4" as reshoots of that eagerly awaited Marvel Cinematic Universe movie wrapped. Then it's time to debate "Venom," that Columbia Pictures releases that's been burning up the box office but dividing Marvel film fansWell here is a shocker, Jim and Aaron have different opinions on the Venom movie. The safe bet is the Spider-Man fan had some issues, it's ok, we expected that. But are there still bright spots in the movie? Certainly. But is it with your 8 bucks? That is a more challenging question.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/19/2018 • 40 minutes, 3 seconds

Dustin Fuhs and Jim Hill start off this week's show by talking about how the November 9th release of Illumination Entertainment's "The Grinch" may be impacting Universal Parks & Resorts' holiday plans. Jim then talks about the movie version of "Wicked" that Universal Pictures is readying and the possible impact that this IP could have on the Parks. Fuhs and Hill then close out this podcast by talking about all of the hard lessons that the Universal Orlando Resort learned back in 2009 from the delayed opening of Hollywood Rip Ride RockitLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/16/2018 • 42 minutes, 54 seconds

Drew Taylor and Jim Hill start off this week's podcast by sharing their impressions of the recently released teaser trailer for Disney's live-action reimagining of "Aladdin." Drew and Jim then discuss how the huge popularity of "Lilo and Stitch" overseas undoubtedly factored into the Studio's decision to put a live-action / CG hybrid reboot of this 2002 WDAS hand-drawn film into development. Finally Taylor talks about what it's like to experience "Cycles," Walt Disney Animation Studios' first-ever virtual-reality shortLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/16/2018 • 39 minutes, 41 seconds

Len Testa and Jim Hill start off this week's podcast by talking about the name that Disney Vacation Club is considering for the new resort they're planning on building on top of River Country's old location. Len and Jim then speculate on what Disney Parks and Resorts will charge for early morning access to "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge." Finally, Jim reveals how the placement of the banks & camera stores at WDW's Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park influenced where Walt Disney Imagineering placed the in-park StarbucksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/15/2018 • 51 minutes, 37 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this podcast by sharing what they've learned about that live-action series which Jon Favreau has been prepping for Disney's subscription streaming service. Dan & Jim then discuss Bob Iger's decision to extend Kathleen Kennedy's deal to run Lucasfilm through 2021. After that, they share what the Disneyland Resort Line has been revealing about "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" to cast members.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/10/2018 • 36 minutes, 57 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill first discuss all of the animation-related news coming out of this year's New York Comic-Con. They then puzzle over the live action / cg project that Brad Bird is supposedly working on as his follow-up to "The Incredibles 2." Finally Jim talks about the animated featurette that was supposed to serve as the follow-up to 1990's "The Prince and the Pauper," "Christopher Columbus" starring Mickey MouseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/9/2018 • 37 minutes, 17 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this listener question show by revisiting WDW's Skyliner system. They then encourage a Disney Dish listener to brave the crowds at Black Spire Outpost when "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" first opens in to the public in Anaheim in the late Spring / early Summer of 2019. Finally Len & Jim weigh in on the new tool that's about to come online for Disney World's flexible ticket pricing.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/8/2018 • 37 minutes, 51 seconds

Jim and Aaron discuss their initial reactions to Captain Marvels first Teaser Trailer. Also, Jim gets Aaron hip to Chewie the cat and discuss how Disney is using that "Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors" TV movie to help get this franchise's younger fans ready for Marvel Studios' March 2019 release. They also have their own theories about the theory that's making the rounds online about how the God of Mischief could have survived his run-in with Thanos.. And last but not least we cover what may (or may not be) the final word on James Gunn, and how Spider-Man spins another tangled web on the PS4.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/5/2018 • 39 minutes, 29 seconds

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start things off by talking bout the key role master animator Mark Henn played in translating Disney's hand-drawn princesses into CG characters. Next Drew & Jim discuss the "Harvey Birdman, Attorney General" special that will be airing on Adult Swim later this month. Then Taylor & Hill look back at Disney Legend Woolie Reitherman and the role that recycled / repurposed animation had to do with the adoption of xerography at Walt Disney Animation Studios in the early 1960s.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/2/2018 • 35 minutes, 34 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill discuss the impact that swapping outEpcot's nighttime show will have on all the restaurants around WorldShowcase. Then Len & Jim look back at "Thunder in Paradise," theshort-lived syndicated series from the producers of "Bay Watch" that wasshot around the Walt Disney World Resort in the early 1990s.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/1/2018 • 30 minutes, 49 seconds

Dan Zehr & Jim Hill start off this week's "Looking at Lucasfilm" by discussing Disney Parks & Resorts' somewhat controversial decision to sell alcohol to Guests visiting Black Spire Outpost. Dan & Jim next speculate about which characters from the "Star Wars" movies & TV shows will pop up on "Resistance." Then Zehr & Hill talk about all of the great Lucasfilm-related stories that are shared on that Netflix Original series, "The Toys That Made Us."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/26/2018 • 42 minutes, 10 seconds

First Jim Hill reports in on "The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad" 's final day of performances at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Then Dustin Fuhs weighs in on whether or not he thinks the Universal Orlando Resort will soon expand its HHN offerings to include a Zombie Run 5K. Finally Jim walks UJ listeners through all 10 houses & 5 scare zones that Universal Creative has brought to life (or should I say life-after-death?) for Halloween Horror Nights 28.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/25/2018 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 11 seconds

Len Testa starts off this episode by discussing what changes are in the works for Artist Point at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort & Mickey's Backyard BBQ at the Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. Next Jim Hill talks up Evermore Park, that immersive theatrical experience which is about to throw open its doors in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Then Len & Jim discuss how Port Canaveral is getting ready for the next three ships that are about to be added to the Disney Cruise Line's fleet.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/25/2018 • 28 minutes

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill first discuss the roles that the Skrulls will soon play in Marvel's Cinematic Universe. They then reveal which villains from the original "Guardians of the Galaxy" film will also be appearing in "Captain Marvel." Finally Aaron offers his take on Season Two of "Iron Fist."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/21/2018 • 39 minutes, 54 seconds

Drew Taylor starts off this week's "Fine Tooning" by focusing a spotlight on the first-ever official collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios & Pixar Animation Studios. Then Jim Hill talks about Frank Thomas' struggles when it came to animating those dancing penguins in the original "Mary Poppins" movie. Then Drew & Jim talk about some of the more innovative things that are going on in television animation -- including how Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media moved at warp speed to cash in on Disney Junior's latest star.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/19/2018 • 35 minutes, 29 seconds

Len starts this week's podcast off with his impressions of Disney Springs' newest eateries, Chicken Guy! and Terralina Crafted Italian. Mr. Testa then shares his thoughts about how Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival could be improved (i.e., Ice Cream 'round the World). Then Jim uses the closure of "A Bug's Land" at Disney California Adventure Park as an excuse to look back at the closing of "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride" at WDW's Magic Kingdom as well as offering a construction update on the TRON Lightcycle coaster.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/17/2018 • 36 minutes

It's that time of year - late August - so of course Jim and Dustin are talking about Halloween in the theme parks. They also discuss Universal Orlando's future expansion and possible running events.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/14/2018 • 51 minutes, 29 seconds

Drew Taylor pays tribute to his best friend from middle school, Penn Ward (i.e., the creator of "Adventure Time"). Then Jim & Drew discuss the history of Warner Feature Animation's efforts -- post-"Space Jam" & "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" -- to build a new feature film around various characters from the Looney Tunes stable.They also make a big announcement about an upcoming Fine Tooning Live event from Disney World, with Storybook Destinations.To join us for a very special Fine Tooning Live event from Disney World, November 9th through the 12th, go to storybook destinations.com for a complete schedule and booking info.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/11/2018 • 54 minutes, 58 seconds

Len braves the Florida heat to get the latest news from Toy Story Land and Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. He also can't resist talking about this episode of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color in which Walt takes Ambassador Julie on a tour of Imagineering for Disneyland's 10th anniversary. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0768379/And to prove that the use of technology in and around the parks is advancing by leaps and bounds, Jim and Len discuss the possible application of a novel floor system for a person walking in a VR environment in both The Void Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire (video below) and Galaxy's Edge.https://youtu.be/Oad_t6k3w5cLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/10/2018 • 34 minutes, 14 seconds

Jim and Len update us on new info about the Skyliner that changes everything we thought we knew. And also get fidgety when talking about taking a spin around the new Aventura Hotel. (That will make sense after you hear the show, promise.)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9/3/2018 • 49 minutes, 44 seconds

Jim and Aaron talk about post Infinity Wars gossip, the firing of "the Gunn" and whatever else pops up during a live chat with the audience. Look out or a listener question asking about if a certain Fox movie Queen can ever become a Disney Princess.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/31/2018 • 40 minutes, 26 seconds

Jim Hill & Drew Taylor report in from Burbank. Where Drew -- after catching an early press screening of "Smallfoot" at Warner Bros -- praises Alex Hirsch's new "Gravity Falls: Lost Legends" book. Meanwhile Jim discusses the development of the Disney Channel's "DuckTales" reboot as well as revealing how he accidentally got a peek at Nickelodeon's plans to revive its "Rugrats" animated series.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/29/2018 • 41 minutes, 5 seconds

This is a transportation themed Disney Dish. Instead of trains, planes and automobiles, Jim and Len talk about increasing cruise prices, the helicopters that you used to be able to take to Disneyland and how real do they really want to make the interactive part of the Millenium Falcon ride.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/27/2018 • 26 minutes, 8 seconds

As Summer 2018 draws to a close, Dan Zehr and Jim Hill take one last look at "Solo: A Star Wars Story" and compare how this Lucasfilm, Ltd. production did at the domestic box office to how other Hollywood blockbusters did over the past three months. Dan and Jim also answer a listener's question and opt to take a closer look at Ron Howard's "Willow."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/22/2018 • 30 minutes, 35 seconds

Len Testa & Jim Hill check out "TRON" coaster construction as well as the Magic Kingdom's new Instagrammable beverages. They also reveal the unlikely places where you can get some of the very best eats in Orlando (EX: An outdoor grill right next to the Hall of Presidents as well as inside of Volcano Bay, Universal Orlando's water theme park).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/20/2018 • 34 minutes, 33 seconds

In their fifth "Universal Joint" podcast, Dustin Fuhs and Jim Hill discuss whether Comcast's pursuit of pay-TV giant Sky could possibly lead to the sunseting of Universal Parks & Resort's licensing deal with Marvel Entertainment. They also discuss how the continuing popularity of the "Fast & Furious" films not only led to Universal bringing this IP into their theme parks but also led to the Luke Hobbs & Deckard Shaw characters being spun off into their own series of movies.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/18/2018 • 49 minutes, 11 seconds

What will, won't or may happen in Epcot and elsewhere in WDW could depend on the numbers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/14/2018 • 44 minutes

In the seventh episode of this podcast series, Drew Taylor & Jim Hill talk about "Teen Titans Go to the Movies" and "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation" has been doing at the box office. They also discuss Lauren Faust's now-cancelled "Medusa" project as well as looking ahead to how The Walt Disney Company's acquisition of select film & television assets owned by 21st Century Fox is going to impact Blue Sky Studios.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/10/2018 • 36 minutes, 51 seconds

In the fifth installment of this podcast series, Dan Zehr reveals what it was like to be in the room at San Diego Comic-Con when Lucasfilm Animation revealed that it would be resuming production of "Star Wars Clone Wars." Jim Hill then talks about "Thrawn: Alliances" and how Timothy Zahn's latest "Star Wars" novel gave its readers an advance preview of Black Spire Outpost.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/9/2018 • 40 minutes, 56 seconds

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8/6/2018 • 50 minutes

In this latest Disney Dish podcast, Len & Jim give listeners an update on Disney's Hollywood Studios. To be specific, how construction of "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" is proceeding and how "Toy Story Land" has fared over its first few weeks of operation. Then Len and Jim talk about "Superboy," the very first TV series to be produced at DHS.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/23/2018 • 41 minutes, 41 seconds

Episode 6 of "Fine Tooning," Drew walks listeners through Disney California Adventure's latest addition, Pixar Pier. He and Jim then talk about the challenges that Pete Docter will be facing as he takes over as the new creative lead of that Emeryville-based animation studios. Drew also shares what he knows about the soon-to-be-released "Gravity Falls -- The Complete Series" Blu-ray and DVD set.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/23/2018 • 39 minutes, 5 seconds

Episode 6 of "Fine Tooning," Drew walks listeners through Disney California Adventure's latest addition, Pixar Pier. He and Jim then talk about the challenges that Pete Docter will be facing as he takes over as the new creative lead of that Emeryville-based animation studios. Drew also shares what he knows about the soon-to-be-released "Gravity Falls -- The Complete Series" Blu-ray and DVD set.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/23/2018 • 39 minutes, 5 seconds

Jim and Aaron review Ant Man and the Wasp and discuss the passing and legacy of Steve Ditko.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/20/2018 • 47 minutes, 6 seconds

More about Toy Story Land and possible Universal Plans revealed?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/19/2018 • 26 minutes, 27 seconds

Come walk through Toy Story Land and ride the rides with Len. Plus Jim tells us what else is coming up in the next year for the Studios.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/9/2018 • 29 minutes, 37 seconds

In the fourth installment of the "Looking at Lucasfilm" podcast series, Dan Zehr and Jim Hill discuss Kelly Marie Tran of "Last Jedi" fame being chased off of social media by vicious trolls. They also talk about the box office performance of "Solo: A Star Wars Story" stacks up against other recent Disney releases like "John Carter," "Mars Needs Mom," "The Lone Ranger" and "A Wrinkle in Time."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/7/2018 • 29 minutes, 48 seconds

Dustin and Jim wonder whether Universal Pictures' recent deal to distribute Bond 25 internationally will eventually lead to a 007 attraction in the parks. They also discuss whether Universal Hollywood's new "Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor's Quest" will pop up someday at Universal Studios Florida.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/4/2018 • 46 minutes, 21 seconds

We also review new Disney survey questions on ride sharing and new technology.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/2/2018 • 33 minutes, 52 seconds

Jim and Aaron talk about "Spider-man: Far From Home" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" plus Marvel television. Cloak and Dagger, Luke Cage, Legion, and Ant Man also get a closer look.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/29/2018 • 54 minutes, 29 seconds

Jim also a listener question about how Annual Passholder park dates might change around Galaxy's Edge opening.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/24/2018 • 23 minutes, 59 seconds

Jim and Drew discuss how "Incredibles 2" has been doing at the box office and how Pixar's latest sequel stacks up against the original "Incredibles" from 2004.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/24/2018 • 48 minutes, 58 seconds

Len visits Donald's Dino-Bash at the Animal Kingdom.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/18/2018 • 35 minutes, 50 seconds

Also Len visits Disney's Animal Kingdom for the new Up! bird show and Satuli Canteen.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/11/2018 • 28 minutes, 21 seconds

Sure to be controversial, Drew and Jim wonder why animation fans were so quick to embrace Disney's "DuckTales" reboot but then rejected Cartoon Network's new take on "Thundercats." These two also talk about John Lasseter's attempts to get Walt Disney Animation Studios to produce CG versions of "Where the Wild Things Are" and "The Brave Little Toaster" back in the early 1980s.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/30/2018 • 35 minutes, 50 seconds

Jim also explains how crowd control is likely to work when Galaxy's Edge opens in Disneyland.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/30/2018 • 32 minutes, 58 seconds

In our main story we talk about changes to Disney's Photopass system using artificial intelligence to make better photos.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/30/2018 • 27 minutes, 33 seconds

A lively discussion on the topic of "Deadpool 2", why Marvel Studios had suddenly gone mum when it comes to the fate of certain characters last seen in "Infinity War" and ABC's decision to schedule the final season of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." for the Summer of 2019..Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/28/2018 • 46 minutes, 24 seconds

Dustin Fuhs and Jim Hill talk about hard ticket events that have been held at the Universal Parks and Resorts. These two also talk about USF's still-under-construction new nighttime lagoon show as well as the changes that are coming to USH's "Jurassic Park -- The Ride".Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/25/2018 • 29 minutes, 4 seconds

We also cover the Maleficient Dragon fire during the Festival of Fantasy parade.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/22/2018 • 28 minutes, 46 seconds

Dan Zehr talks about the out-of-this-world experience he had at the Hollywood premiere of "Solo: A Star Wars". Jim also shares stories about lessons Ron Howard learned on the sets of "The Andy Griffith Show" and"Happy Days".Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/22/2018 • 37 minutes, 28 seconds

Len visits Epcot to see whether there's enough space at International Gateway for Skyliner traffic. Jim talks about the Guardians coaster, and more...Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/14/2018 • 27 minutes, 2 seconds

Len and Jim talk about the new WDW one-day tickets that come with pre-selected FASTPASS options.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/13/2018 • 25 minutes, 1 second

Jim Hill and Drew Taylor talk about all of the animation-related news that came out of CinemaCon and Tribeca this year. Don Hahn's new documentary about Howard Ashman, the murderous matriarch that "How to Train Your Dragon 2" almost had, and the "Black Cauldron" -inspired ride that the Imagineers wanted to build at Disneyland Park.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/6/2018 • 41 minutes, 57 seconds

In news, Aaron and Jim talk about Feld Entertainment's "Marvel Live ! Age of Heroes" arena show, then launch into a spoiler-heavy discussion of "Avengers: Infinity Wars.". SPOILERS- Plus Jim and Aaron review which now-dead characters are obviously going to be resurrected.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/3/2018 • 38 minutes, 27 seconds

In news, Len and Jim talk about Animal Kingdom's extended morning EMH throughout early summer 2018. Len also talks DHS waits with Toy Story Land opens.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/2/2018 • 25 minutes, 18 seconds

In the second installment of their new series, Dan Zehr and Jim Hill cast an eye on the tricky topic of recasting. Zehr also talks about his recent trip to LA, where Dennys execs revealed what was in the cards for Solo: A Star Wars Story.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/29/2018 • 37 minutes, 50 seconds

It's a Hooray for (Universal Studios) Hollywood edition of this new podcast. Dustin Fuhs and Jim Hill talk about next month's Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Celebration as well as how this theme park's Upper Lot has been transformed over the past years. Join these two as they explore Universal Plaza, the Animation Studio Store as well as the soon-to-open DreamWorks Theatre.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/27/2018 • 24 minutes, 58 seconds

Len talks about new Disney patents for self-driving cars and virtual reality, and a new update to the Agent P game in World Showcase.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/27/2018 • 49 minutes, 57 seconds

Drew Taylor returns from Emeryville and shares what he's just learned about Pixar's Incredibles II. Drew and Jim then look back over Brad Bird's career. In particular, '1906' the film that was supposed have been his live-action debut which would have had Warner Bros. and Disney joining forces to recreate the Great San Francisco Earthquake.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/26/2018 • 41 minutes, 26 seconds

In other news, Disney announced a new app called "Play Disney Parks", with features Len and Jim hinted about last November.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/23/2018 • 18 minutes, 10 seconds

Jim Hill and Aaron Adams talk about all of the fan events Walt Disney Studios has been staging around the world to help raise awareness of Avengers: Infinity War. Aaron and Jim also discuss the Stan Lee situation and wrap up their making-of-the-Hulk-movies series.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/21/2018 • 47 minutes, 52 seconds

In the debut episode of this brand-new podcast series, Jim Hill and Dustin Fuhs discuss Universal Orlando's Endless Summer Resort as well as look back at when the Bates Motel was the only structure you could see out on the Universal Studios Florida construction site.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/20/2018 • 29 minutes, 5 seconds

Len notes that Disney has quiety announced new Flamingo Crossing apartment developments, and Jim points out how this ties in to the closing of Crossroads Plaza.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/17/2018 • 27 minutes, 48 seconds

Len eats at Jiko and Enzo's Hideaway and wonders when menus became incomprehensible. Jim begins telling the history of Disney California Adventure.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/15/2018 • 26 minutes, 59 seconds

In the introductory episode of this new podcast series, Dan Zehr of "Coffee with Kenobi" and Jim Hill talk about the latest news out of the land of Lucas. Among the topics discussed is Frank Oz's terrific interview with Mark Hamill at the 92nd Street Y.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/14/2018 • 48 minutes, 6 seconds

In the first installment of this new podcast series, Drew Taylor and Jim Hill use John Musker's recent retirement from Walt Disney Animation Studios as an excuse to discuss 'Fraidy Cat'. Drew and Jim also shine a spotlight on the never completed animated version of Sinbad as well as the stage musical version of The Snow Queen.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/5/2018 • 35 minutes, 55 seconds

Len finds some interesting pricing trends in Disney's latest hotel discounts, and Jim explains the strategy Disney's using.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/5/2018 • 15 minutes, 31 seconds

Jim tells a story Len's never heard before about how Pirates of the Caribbean almost got a holiday overlay.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/2/2018 • 20 minutes, 6 seconds

In news, we talk about the Disney corporate re-organization and how it'll affect the parks, a quick take on parking fees, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/1/2018 • 33 minutes, 45 seconds

In news, Len talks about how Disney World is handling spring break crowds, including whether older rides can reliably run at full capacity for days on end.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/19/2018 • 33 minutes, 12 seconds

In news, we talk about Disney's latest price increases and what we can expect between now and when Galaxy's Edge opens.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/14/2018 • 25 minutes, 19 seconds

The latest Marvel Entertainment-related headlines, when James Gunn will be shooting the live-action footage for EPCOT's new "Guardians of the Galaxy" indoor coaster, when we may be seeing a "Black Panther" sequel released to theaters.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/13/2018 • 43 minutes, 53 seconds

The latest Marvel Entertainment-related headlines, when James Gunn will be shooting the live-action footage for EPCOT's new "Guardians of the Galaxy" indoor coaster, when we may be seeing a "Black Panther" sequel released to theaters.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/13/2018 • 43 minutes, 53 seconds

In news, we also talk about what Black Panther's success means for Disney's theme parks, the new changes at Be Our Guest, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/6/2018 • 49 minutes, 53 seconds

Aaron and Jim discuss Marvel-related headlines like the 100th episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the upcoming expansion of the Walt Disney Studios Paris theme park. They also bring in fellow broadcaster McConnell Adams to discuss the culture impact that Black Panther has had to date.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/4/2018 • 53 minutes, 29 seconds

To do this, Disney make a TV movie called 'Totally Minnie Mouse.' Not only was it Minnie's first solo starring role, it included TV personalities Suzanne Somers, Vanna White, and (somehow) Elton John.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/14/2018 • 36 minutes, 38 seconds

Jim talks about how the Hulk began transitioning from being a TV property at Universal Studios to becoming a greenlit motion picture. And Aaron continues his deconstructed audio series with a lesson on how to properly assemble a Hulk.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/13/2018 • 44 minutes, 47 seconds

Jim casually drops news that the new name for Hollywood Studuios is 'Disney Cinemagine Park', and goes through all the other name options considered.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/3/2018 • 29 minutes, 57 seconds

Also, Jim not being Norwegian, can't pronounce 'Akershus'.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/31/2018 • 44 minutes, 37 seconds

Len talks about his holiday trip to Disneyland and DCA, including his take on Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout, It's a Small World Holiday, and Haunted Mansion Holiday, plus Galaxy's Edge construction progress and rumors.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/17/2018 • 37 minutes, 9 seconds

In the fifth installment of the 'Marvel Us Disney' podcast series, Jim Hill takes an in-depth look at the Incredible Hulk's origins. In particular how this Stan Lee/Jack Kirby creation initially made the leap from comic books to television series (both animated and live-action).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/15/2018 • 53 minutes, 11 seconds

Jim focuses on the D23 announcements, including new Star Wars details.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/4/2018 • 56 minutes, 30 seconds

Aaron Adams & Jim Hill look back at 2017 and all of the Marvel-related projects that Disney Studios, ABC Television and Disney Parks & Resorts tackled during that period. As an extra-added bonus, Aaron deconstructs yet another Marvel-ous piece of audio: The sound of Iron-Man's repulsor blast.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/27/2017 • 53 minutes, 8 seconds

Jim also reviews the details of the now-official Disney/Fox merger, including what it means for the film franchises and theme parks.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/21/2017 • 42 minutes, 56 seconds

In other news, Jim previews what a Disney/Fox merger might look like, and we talk about Disney's decision to retain the Shutters name for their new Caribbean Beach sit-down restaurant.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/15/2017 • 29 minutes, 9 seconds

Jim and Aaron also discuss the first two episodes of the latest season of ABC's "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." as well as applaud the animated return of Agent Carter.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/8/2017 • 44 minutes, 48 seconds

Dr. Camp is the author of "Mickey Mouse Muzak: Shaping Experience Musically at Walt Disney World" - a peer-reviewed paper that explores Disney theme park music. You can read the paper at www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-the-society-for-american-music/article/mickey-mouse-muzak-shaping-experience-musically-at-walt-disney-world/72153D79F0A596EC3DBCED02EFBDBAF0Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/1/2017 • 45 minutes, 5 seconds

Jim's never seen these slides before, and has no idea what's in the presentation. He's doing all of this off the top of his head.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/21/2017 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 30 seconds

In this Marvel Us Disney podcast, Jim Hill and Aaron Adams talk about how Marvel Studios -- at Chris Hemsworth's insistence -- turned their established formula for "Thor" franchise films on its head and thus wound up with one of the most entertaining Marvel Cinematic Universe movies ever.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/15/2017 • 47 minutes, 4 seconds

We also go over news about Caribbean Beach and Coronado Springs development, plus Universal's news that they bought 110 more acres.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/8/2017 • 33 minutes, 58 seconds

This is the first episode in Jim's new series covering the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Let us know how it sounds.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/26/2017 • 40 minutes, 24 seconds

Jim Hill and Aaron Adams use "Spider-Man Homecoming" as an excuse to look back at the past 15 years worth of Spidey movies.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/25/2017 • 40 minutes, 24 seconds

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10/20/2017 • 51 minutes, 10 seconds

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9/29/2017 • 29 minutes, 48 seconds

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9/15/2017 • 28 minutes, 39 seconds

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9/1/2017 • 33 minutes, 14 seconds

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8/15/2017 • 44 minutes, 36 seconds

In this episode, Jim and Len continue the history of Fantasmic, talking about how Disney Imagineers came up with some of the show's iconic effects and scenes. Jim also explains the pressure that Disney was under as the show's debut got closer and closer.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8/1/2017 • 47 minutes, 38 seconds

With the impending re-opening of Disneyland's Fantasmic!, Jim walks us through the history of the attraction.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/16/2017 • 21 minutes, 29 seconds

This is a bonus iTunes show. If you like this content, hear more at http://disneydish.bandcamp.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/16/2017 • 46 minutes, 59 seconds

Jim walks through the history of Pixar's involvement in Disney's theme parks, from inspiring films, to parades, and rides.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/1/2017 • 30 minutes, 11 seconds

Jim starts a history of character meet-and-greets in Walt Disney World, beginning with how they're hired.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/17/2017 • 39 minutes, 8 seconds

Jim attends the opening day ceremonies at Universal's Volcano Bay water park, then flies across the country for the debut of Guardians of the Galaxy at DCA.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/1/2017 • 29 minutes, 42 seconds

We talk about the possibility that Volcano Bay is causing accidents on I-4, along with Pandora's nighttime lighting.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/26/2017 • 37 minutes, 17 seconds

This episode includes a walk around the Valley of Mo'ara, plus the Na'vi River Journey and Avatar Flight of Passage rides.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/16/2017 • 55 minutes, 35 seconds

...it all gets intertwined with Disney wanting to build a mag-lev train from the airport to WDW, Disney buying a monorail manufacturer, and other strange twists and turns.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5/1/2017 • 20 minutes, 26 seconds

Len and Jim also discuss news about Universal's permit filing for a new hotel, and the sorts of transportation challenges that Universal faces with these kinds of expansions on separate properties. We also talk about the "queue-less" Jimmy Fallon ride and the implications of no lines for rides on how people walk around a theme park.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/14/2017 • 21 minutes, 37 seconds

Len and Jim also discuss Pandora updates.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4/4/2017 • 33 minutes, 49 seconds

We start, of course, with Pandora, and then go across all four theme parks.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/19/2017 • 32 minutes, 37 seconds

It wasn't the first time, though, that the Disney corportation looked to expand its footprint in California. In fact, Walt had an ambitious plan way back in 1962. Here's that story.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3/3/2017 • 31 minutes, 36 seconds

Next episode we continue our Chronological Disneyland story!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2/20/2017 • 35 minutes, 36 seconds

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2/1/2017 • 34 minutes, 24 seconds

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1/15/2017 • 39 minutes, 32 seconds

See disneydish.bandcamp.com for our Unbuilt Disney shows!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/1/2017 • 24 minutes, 9 seconds

See disneydish.bandcamp.com for more Unbuilt Disney shows!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/25/2016 • 27 minutes, 26 seconds

How good is Rogue One? Jim and Len talk about the movie, the plot, and the reason behind all of the reshoots that took placeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/16/2016 • 19 minutes, 53 seconds

and the new drone show over at Disney Springs. Spoiler alert: Jim was right months ago when he said that creative issues were just as much a part of Rivers of Light's delays as were technical problems.Visit DisneyDish.Bandcamp.Com for the "director's cut" version of this show, with an additional 17 minutes of content.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/15/2016 • 32 minutes, 8 seconds

We also talk about Buzz Price's take on these ideas - the memo we're reading from has Buzz's handwritten notes on it. He had very strong feelings about rats in restaurants.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/1/2016 • 35 minutes, 9 seconds

Listen to Part 1 of the story here: https://disneydish.bandcamp.com/track/why-for-the-headless-horseman.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/23/2016 • 37 minutes, 9 seconds