The Disney Dish with Jim Hill

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  • Learn more about the latest doings at Disney with TouringPlan's Len Testa & Jim Hill of JimHillMedia.com as they talk about upcoming projects as well as look back at Mouse House history.
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  • Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 490: In what month of 2025 is Epic Universe going to open?

    Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 490: In what month of 2025 is Epic Universe going to open?
    Jul 29 2024
    On this week’s show, Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by veteran Imagineer Jim Shull & Len’s twin sister, Linda. These four then discuss the news of the day and look back at the grand opening of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith. For this episode, listeners will learn about: What idea did the Imagineers explore for improving DCA’s Grizzly River Run? How long has it been since a major new thrill ride opened at one of the theme parks found at the Universal Orlando Resort? How has the roll-out of Lightning Lane Multi-Pass been going so far What contributed to Disney’s decision to only present “Rogers: The Musical” in the Hyperion Theater for a single summer Who influenced Kelsey Mann to find a place for Figment in “Inside Out 2” SHOW NOTES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 489: How does WDW’s new “Country Bear” show stack up

    Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 489: How does WDW’s new “Country Bear” show stack up
    Jul 22 2024
    Len Testa starts this week’s show by revealing which attractions will be open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Extended Evening Hours at that theme park later this year. And then Jim Hill wraps up his history of Epcot’s “Maelstrom” attraction. In this episode, listeners will learn about: Why was the original version of “Country Bear Jamboree” trimmed down back in October 2012 What land does Hong Kong Disneyland that is traditionally found at other castle parks Why did the Imagineers dial back the North Sea scene in “Maelstrom” just before this World Showcase attraction officially opened in July of 1988 Which animatronic figure from “The Hall of Presidents” can also be found as a eunuch along “Spaceship Earth” ‘s ride track When – according to the U.S. census – did the wide open spaces of the American West officially come to a close SHOW NOTES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 488: Disney Cruise Line coming to Japan

    Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 488: Disney Cruise Line coming to Japan
    Jul 15 2024
    Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome Disney author & historian Foxx Nolte. Who gives them a preview of his latest book, “Scoundrels, Villains, & Knaves: Disneyland, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Popular Culture” Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: What are the differences between the VIP tours offered at WDW versus those made available to visitors at the Universal Orlando Resort Which train show staged back in the mid-1940s reportedly influenced the design of New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park What’s the rumored reason that character greetings are not being offered as part of Lightning Lane Multi-pass Which scene was originally designed for the Escher Staircase area for WDW’s version of the Haunted Mansion What’s kind of intriguing about the fact that the Themed Entertainment Association has yet to release its annual Theme Park Index (which lists theme park attendance numbers) has yet to be released for 2024 Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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Informative and funny

Every Disney Parks fan should know this podcast. BTS, insider tips, and up to the minute news on rides, shows, and attractions.

Len and Jim have been together a long time, and it shows in the easy laughter and genuine friendship you hear in every episode.

Why did they ask >this< survey question? What led to >that< new attraction? How do I maximize my vacation dollar? Don't miss a second of the Jim Hill Media Network podcasts!

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