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The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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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Recent Episodes of The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network


Disney Dish with Jim Hill: Inside Tony Baxter’s 1976 Presentation: Big Thunder’s Forgotten Neighbors (Ep. 497)

Disney Dish with Jim Hill: Inside Tony Baxter’s 1976 Presentation: Big Thunder’s Forgotten Neighbors (Ep. 497)

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:


Crane Permits and Fort Wilderness Construction: What’s going on at the old River Country site?


Disney Cruise Line’s Future: How jumbo-ification could extend the life of Disney’s Magic and Wonder ships.


The Evolution of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Jim continues his history of this Frontierland classic and the am...

Episode 16 September 2024 41m and 41s


Pink Momorail Manufacturing the MagicEp 10:  Exploring Coney Island

Pink Momorail Manufacturing the MagicEp 10: Exploring Coney Island

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:


The rowdy early history of this island


The Elephantine Colossus and her sisters


How the arrest of Coney Island’s “boss” opened the door for Amusement Parks


Sea Lion Park, which eventually became Luna Park


The “Insanatorium” in Steeplechase Park


And the l...

Episode 10 15 September 2024 39m and 11s


I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 14:: Monsters Inc. Land is Coming… But What Happened to the Original Ride?

I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 14:: Monsters Inc. Land is Coming… But What Happened to the Original Ride?

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


Epic

Epic

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:


The Magic of Diagon Alley: Hear about the awe-inspiring entrance through the famous brick wall, along with the unique sound effects that bring this experience to life, Dragon Tales: Discover the story behind the fire-breathing Ukrainian Iro...

Episode 16 13 September 2024 46m and 36s


Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor: Hocus Pocus: The Halloween Hit That Left Spielberg Feeling Betrayed (Ep. 452)

Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor: Hocus Pocus: The Halloween Hit That Left Spielberg Feeling Betrayed (Ep. 452)

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?
Disney's Billion-Dollar Halloween Gamble: What convinced Jeffrey Katzenberg to greenlig...

Episode 452 10 September 2024 37m and 23s


Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 496: Big Thunder's Wild History, Tron’s Queue Overhaul, and Universal’s Next Big Attraction (Ep. 496)

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 496: Big Thunder's Wild History, Tron’s Queue Overhaul, and Universal’s Next Big Attraction (Ep. 496)

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:


The History of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Learn how this beloved attraction evolved from the original Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland.


Disney’s Tron Lightcycle Run Update: Why Disney is replacing the virtual queue with a traditional standby line and what it means for other park attra...

Episode 496 9 September 2024 49m and 27s


I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 13:  How Mickey’s Not-So-Scary got started at Disney World

I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 13: How Mickey’s Not-So-Scary got started at Disney World

 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:


Which “Inside Out” character is doing a meet-n-greet exclusively at the Pixar Place Hotel


What was the original name for Universal Studios Florida’s Halloween event


Which color...

Episode 13 7 September 2024 43m and 56s


Revisiting the Lost Star Trek Experiences at Universal Studios (Ep. 15)

Revisiting the Lost Star Trek Experiences at Universal Studios (Ep. 15)

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


Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 495:  How a Western River led to Big Thunder Mountain

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 495: How a Western River led to Big Thunder Mountain

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:


Why the Universal Theme Parks want to learn more about which brands & IPs your young daughter is interested


Who was just placed in charge of the committee to fi...

Episode 495 2 September 2024 1h, 2m and 17s


Manufacturing the Magic Episode 9: The rise of American amusement parks

Manufacturing the Magic Episode 9: The rise of American amusement parks

 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:


How Lake Compouce sprang up from a failed explosives experiment


How Disney’s Boardwalk Resort was originally supposed to feature a selection of classic theme park attractions


How a young immigrant went from sleeping under an Atlantic City pier to owning i...

Episode 9 31 August 2024 33m and 32s

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