The Day Pooh Beat Davy Crockett (and Sold Cereal Too) (Ep. 64)

Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey return with a jam-packed episode of I Want That Too, covering the latest Disney merch, clever marketing strategies, and holiday surprises.

• The rise of popcorn buckets in parks and movie theaters – from talking Mickey to mummy Stitch to a Tron lightcycle

• How Disney uses psychology to nudge us into spending more, from limited releases to sneaky menu tricks

• Nightmare Before Christmas merch expansions, books, and light trails around the globe

• Early Christmas décor spotted at Disneyland Paris – and why Disney (and retailers) get a head start on the holidays

• The surprising history of Winnie the Pooh at Disney, including cereal crossovers and rare collectibles

From ghost Mickey buckets to glow-in-the-dark villain sneakers, Jim and Lauren unpack the ways Disney keeps fans coming back for “just one more thing.”

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