The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking up the two books that Josh Gad will be bringing to the marketplace in the next six months.They then take a look at how “Inside Out 2” & “Despicable Me 4” have been doing at the box officeOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: How many episodes for “Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs: The Animated Series” were produced When does Season 12 of “Futurama” get underway on Hulu Who did Tim Burton share an office with when he worked at Walt Disney Animation Studios back in the 1980sWhich member of the “Inside Out” cast joined Joy & Sadness at DCA’s Pixar Pier Bandstand last monthWhen will “Shrek 5” be arriving in theaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by checking out some of the bragging rights merch Disney has made available for its recently opened “Splash Mountain” redo.They also take a look back at when the Mouse had a store in virtually every mall in AmericaThroughout this episode, listeners will learn about:How did The Walt Disney Company decide where the first 13 Disney Stores would be locatedWhen did the Critter Co-op open at WDW’s Magic KingdomHow many different categories did Disney Parks, Products & Experiences opt to break its “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” / “Princess & the Frog” merchandise down intoWhatever became of the “Mickey’s Kitchen” fast food chainOut of the eight studios operating in Hollywood back in the early 1980s, where was Disney ranked when Michael Eisner came on board as the Company’s new CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the different “lands” that Guests can explore once they board the Disney Adventure (which begins sailing out of Singapore in 2025).They also share a survey from Universal Orlando about this Resort’s version of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:Which musical acts will be appearing at this year’s “Eat to the Beat” concert series as part of the 2024 edition of EPCOT’s International Food & Wine FestivalWhen did Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith come back online at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosHow many passengers is the Disney Adventure supposed to be able to accommodate on each sailing of this new DCL vessel (Bonus question: How many crew members will be on board to service these passengers)According to Greek mythology, which three very different things is the God Poseidon supposed to watch over / be in charge ofWhat happened to attendance levels at EPCOT Center & Disney-MGM Studios theme park right after Disney’s Animal Kingdom first opened in April of 1998Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the animated feature that just blew past a billion dollars at the worldwide box office.They also take a look at how Universal Pictures’ promoted “Despicable Me 4” in Las VegasOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about;How tall is the High Roller Ferris wheel (which towers above the Las Vegas Strip)How many “SpongeBob” movies have been released theatrically to dateWhat was one of the last scenes to be animated for the original version of Disney’s “The Lion King” (which was first released to theaters back in June of 1994)When did “Batman: The Animated Series” debut on television as part of the Fox Kids programming blockWhere was Lebo M working prior to helping Hans Zimmer record the soundtrack for Disney’s “The Lion King” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussingWDW’s Genie+ replacement.They then walk through exactly what happened backstage atDisneyland prior to the launch of that Park’s “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworksOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: How far in advance will on-site Guests be able to book Multi Pass reservations When is this new ride reservation system supposed to officially come online atthe Walt Disney World Resort What holiday-themed projection show is supposed to be updated as part of the2024 edition of “Jollywood Nights” Where did Disneyland used to store its fireworks back in the 1980s Why did Disneyland’s firemen go around backstage checking doors & windowsan hour before “Fantasy in the Sky” launchedShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussingWDW’s Genie+ replacement.They then walk through exactly what happened backstage atDisneyland prior to the launch of that Park’s “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworksOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: How far in advance will on-site Guests be able to book Multi Pass reservations When is this new ride reservation system supposed to officially come online atthe Walt Disney World Resort What holiday-themed projection show is supposed to be updated as part of the2024 edition of “Jollywood Nights” Where did Disneyland used to store its fireworks back in the 1980s Why did Disneyland’s firemen go around backstage checking doors & windowsan hour before “Fantasy in the Sky” launchedShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest installment of this continuing series, Noe & Shelly Valladolid look at the Columbian Exposition of 1893. Which many have called the most influential World’s Fair of all time.Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: How Chicago won out over New York, Washington DC & St. Louis when it came to the opportunity to be the host city for this World’s FairWhy the famous poem about Columbus was changedHow the Swift Meats Company sponsored the Columbian Exposition and their role in early DisneylandHow the White City inspired the City Beautiful movementWhy true crime fans remain obsessed with the Columbian Exposition of 1893 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing Daisy Ridley’s recent visit to the Happiest Place on Earth.They also discuss “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” Lucasfilm’s new limited series for Disney+In this episode, listeners will learn about:How much was James Earl Jones paid to voice Darth Vader on “A New Hope”What happened at Disneyland on the REAL Star Wars Day (i.e., May 25th)Why did Gary Kurtz opt out of producing “Star Wars: Episode VI”When did Disney Studios start its own film distribution companyHow did George Lucas coach Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher & Harrison Ford when it came to dialogue in the “Star Wars” movies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about “Inside Out 2” ‘s continuing dominance at the worldwide box office.They then discuss some of the television-related news that came out of this year’s Annecy International Film Festival and MarketFor this episode, listeners will learn about:What’s the subtitle of the next holiday special in Disney’s “Prep & Landing” series supposed to be calledWho did Steven Spielberg want to hire to handle all of the animation in “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”What’s the title of the new “Gravity Fall” -related book that’s supposed to hit store shelves on July 23rdWhere is the world premiere of DreamWorks Animation’s “The Wild Robot” going to be heldWhat happened in the “Pig Head” scene that was cut out of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking at the “Dark Universe” concept art that the Universal Orlando Resort just revealed. Then they wrap up their history of fireworks displays at DisneylandThroughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Who was Disney’s partner when it came to developing a compressed air-based launch system for its fireworks displays When is work supposed to get underway on the refurbishment of WDW’s version of Big Thunder Mountain Why do golf enthusiasts love the 18-hole putting green over at the Palm & Magnolia course Where had the Imagineers originally wanted to build an Ursula-themed spinner at Disney California Adventure What was the computer-controlled fireworks firing system that Harold “Mickey” Aronson designed for the Disney Parks called Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices