The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Why Disney’s New Lounge Smells Like Crab Cakes (and Kodak Regrets) (Ep. 535)
Jun 9, 2025
Explore Epcot's new GEO82 Lounge, complete with lobster rolls and strict time limits. Discover why Disney trains might soon run in reverse and the fascinating history of film partnerships like Kodak’s bittersweet journey. Unwrap the quirky evolution of Piston Peak National Park concept art and check out the nostalgic saga behind Journey into Imagination’s 2002 reopening, featuring Art Linkletter and corporate rivalries. Whether you're in it for the gourmet snacks or vintage trivia, there's plenty to entertain!
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Piston Peak Map Keeps River Elements
- New Piston Peak National Park concept art retains substantial Rivers of America water despite earlier worries.
- The map shows a smaller but still significant water feature and carefully considered orientation.
Disney Trains Will Operate In Reverse
- Disney will run the Walt Disney World Railroad backward as a shuttle during construction to avoid turning the trains.
- They will reverse some seats so guests prone to motion sickness can face forward.
GEO82 Lounge Visit And Timed Seating
- Len Testa visited EPCOT's GEO82 Lounge and described its design, food, and pricing from personal experience.
- He noted strict 75-minute timers and expensive small plates that make it a splurge destination.