Who Stole It Better? Disney, Universal, and the Battle of Borrowed Rides (Ep. 67)

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey return with a loaded episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, blending Halloween Horror Nights buzz with theme park history and rumors.

• Opening weekend reactions to HHN 2024, including Terrifier, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and the controversial “deathly afraid” lanyards

• RIP Ride Rockit demolition updates and Ghostbusters speculation for Universal’s front gate

• Could Back to the Future replace Fast & Furious? The latest whispers from insiders

• The Tooniversal deal that almost brought Looney Tunes and DC to Universal — and how its failure led to the Lost Continent

• Who really stole what? Disney borrowing from Knott’s, Universal borrowing from Disney, and the chain of “borrowed” ideas that shaped Dueling Dragons

From HHN news to the “battle of borrowed rides,” Jim and Eric serve up insider scoops, history, and plenty of banter.

Follow Eric on X and Instagram @EricHersey Follow Jim on X and Instagram @JimHillMedia

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