Join Jim Hill and co-hosts Len Testa, Drew Taylor, Brian Gaughan, Eric Hersey, and Lauren Hersey as they talk about the multi-faceted Walt Disney Company - including Pixar, Lucasfilm and Disney Studios - as well as Universal Studios and the world of collectibles.
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In this episode of The Disney Dish Podcast, Jim Hill and Len Testa bring you the latest Disney theme park news, listener questions, and a deep dive into Disney history.
Tune in as they cover:
Episode • 16 September 2024 • 41m and 41s
In the tenth installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid talk about the three great amusement parks that once occupied the southwesternmost section of Brooklyn.
For this episode, listeners will learn about:
Episode 10 • 15 September 2024 • 39m and 11s
In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey take a deep dive into the world of Monsters Inc.—but this time, it's all about the merchandise!
Discover the surprising popularity of the Monsters University hat and learn why it continues to fly off the shelves nearly a decade after the movie's release.
Plus, Jim shares some hidden gems from Disney’s past, including the evolution of Pixar Plaza and the backstory of Monsters Inc. character meet-and-greets.
• The unexpected demand for Monst...
Episode 14 • 14 September 2024 • 34m and 51s
n this episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey take listeners on a magical journey through Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida.
As Eric recounts his family's first experience, Jim provides insights into the park's history.
Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:
Episode 16 • 13 September 2024 • 46m and 36s
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor take you behind the scenes of Disney’s beloved Hocus Pocus and its unexpected connection to Steven Spielberg.
Discover the untold story of how the Halloween classic was pitched, nearly lost, and ultimately stolen away from Spielberg.
Tune in as we explore:
The Spielberg-Kirschner Drama: How did the An American Tail creator’s decision to pitch Hocus Pocusto Disney instead of Spielberg create tension in Hollywood?
Episode 452 • 10 September 2024 • 37m and 23s
In this episode of The Disney Dish, Jim Hill and Len Testa bring you the latest Disney theme park news, dive into listener questions, and share some fascinating theme park history.
Tune in for an entertaining and informative discussion featuring:
Episode 496 • 9 September 2024 • 49m and 27s
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking up the Halloween merch that just hit store shelves at the Disneyland Resort.
They then discuss how the success of USF’s Halloween Horror Nights led to Disney developing its own seasonal after-hours hard ticket.
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:
Episode 13 • 7 September 2024 • 43m and 56s
In this episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dive into various Universal Studios topics, from Halloween thrills to lost Star Trek adventures.
Here’s what you can expect:
Halloween Horror Nights 2024: We kick off the episode discussing the latest news from Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights. Squishmallows and Wicked Collaboration: Jim and Eric talk about Universal’s marketing collaboration with Squishmallows for the upcoming Wicked: Part One movie, where exclusive Glinda and Elphaba plush toys will be available. Harry Potter and the Ministry of Magic Ride: They discuss the upcom...Episode 15 • 6 September 2024 • 39m and 15s
Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the three tiers of hotels that the Universal Orlando Resort just rolled out.
They also talk about why Disney wants to know more about how you allocated your cash during your most recent trip to Orlando.
For this episode, listeners will learn about:
Episode 495 • 2 September 2024 • 1h, 2m and 17s
In the ninth installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid talk about how – as the 19th Century gave way to the 20th – amusement parks as we know them today began to pop up around the country
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:
Episode 9 • 31 August 2024 • 33m and 32s
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