The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

In this episode of "I Want That Too," Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill discuss the history of Disney's first animated star.Then Oswald collector Noe Valladolid shares how he acquired some of his most valuable pieces.For this episode, listeners will learn about: How "Inside Out 2” blew past its initial box office projections Where at Disney Springs you can find the new Aloha Collection mini-store What veteran sports broadcaster did Disney trade to NBCUniversal in exchange for a certain cartoon rabbit Where on the Disney Lot in Burbank Oswald was hiding in plain sight for decades Which souvenir from Universal Studios Japan do Oswald collectors especially lust after  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing what Universal Parks & Experiences has just revealed about Epic Universe’s next land. They also continue the tale of USH’s efforts to get more monsters into that theme parkIn this episode, listeners will learn about:Where’s the best place to stand in Universal Studios Florida to view “CineSational: A Symphony Spectacular”On which coast did the “Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” show first debutWhy did Stephen Sommers pass up the opportunity to make a third “Mummy” movie at Universal PicturesHow is Voodoo Doughnuts getting in on the celebration of the 60th anniversary of USH’s Tram TourWhich Classic Universal Monster is rumored to be getting his own attraction as part of a future expansion of Darkmoor Village Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Taylor is fresh back from France. And he tells Jim Hill all about the animated films that he got to see at this year’s international animation film festival and marketFor this episode, listeners will learn about: What did Nick Park have to say when he learned of Steven Spielberg’s love of the runaway train scene in “The Wrong Trousers” Which recently retired Disney Legend received this year’s Annecy Walk of Fame Award Where do Porky, Daffy & Petunia Pig work in “The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie”The work of which visual futurist reportedly served as the inspiration for the world in which Dreamworks Animation’s “The Wild Robot” is setHow is Disney expanding the cast for “Moana 2”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the operational issues that “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” continues to have during its preview period.They also share listeners' theories about why WDW sit-down restaurants have seemed so empty latelyThroughout this episode, listeners will learn about:What changes have been made to the on-board narration for Disneyland’s Mark Twain When will the revamped version of “Country Bear Jamboree” be opening at the Magic Kingdom in Florida Who personally supervised the fireworks display over Seven Seas Lagoon back on October 23, 1971 What’s happening with WDW’s old “Pirates Leagues” facilityWhy were the fast food restaurants & motels built around Disneyland back in the Late 1950s / early 1960s all clustered around the corner of Harbor & KatellaShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 In the fourth installment of this new educational series, Noe & Shelly Valladolid look at even more early World’s Fairs. With the focus this time around being on French advances in themed entertainment.In this episode, listeners will learn about:• Why the Exposition Universelle de Paris of 1899 dwarfed all others• How the temporary Eiffel Tower led to the discovery of gamma rays • The problem with “human zoos”• Why the Tower’s most vehement critic dined there every day• Which themed international buildings served as a precursor for EPCOT’s World Showcase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the technical issues “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” has been facing during its Cast Member preview period.They also take a look at the room décor for WDW Island Tower (i.e., that new DVC which will be opening right next to WDW’s Polynesian Village Resort on December 17th)In this episode, listeners will learn about: Why would Owen & Dolly Pope always tour the corrals at Disneyland’s Circle D Ranch the mornings after fireworks had been shot off at Walt’s family fun park When will Jollywood Nights be returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year How far back can the Disneyland tradition of a rope drop at the opening of the park be traced Where did Disneyland management turn when it needed to recruit additional security officers to help man that theme park Which Tomorrowland attraction back in the 1960s was able to handle 4000 Guests an hour Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the teaser trailer for “Moana 2.”They also closely examine which Disney Princess moves the most merchandise.Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Why did the Magic Kingdom eventually remove the Disney Princess float from its “Share a Dream Come True” parade What were the three robots in Universal Pictures’ “Silent Running” called Which “Will & Grace” star read the role of the Snow Queen in one of the earliest table reads done for Disney’s “Frozen” What happened inside of the Magic Kingdom on the morning of 9/11 When did the delayed version of WDW’s “100 Years of Magic” celebration finally get underway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing Universal Orlando’s new Premium Scream offering.They also continue their look back at how USH kept trying to build a successful show around the Universal Classic MonstersThroughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Where can one find that new Butterbeer Cart souvenir candy bucket at the Universal Orlando Resort How long after “The Simpsons Ride” opened in 2008 did Springfield Fast Food Boulevard come online Who designed the 20-foot-tall animatronic serpent in USH’s “Conan: A Sword & Sorcery Spectacular” show What is the technical name for that space which scareactors hide in before jumping out & frightening event attendees at Halloween Horror Nights When Disney World started holding its “Night of Joy” after-hours hard ticket events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing how “The Garfield Movie” has been doing at the domestic box office. They also share some fond memories of Disney Legend Richard M. ShermanIn this episode, listeners will learn about: Which animated feature – released to theaters a year ago this week – sold $120 million worth of tickets over its opening weekend in North AmericaWhat part of the score for “Pooh’s Hunny Hunt” (i.e., the first trackless ride at a Disney theme park) did Richard M. Sherman personally directWhat limitation of early CG convinced Pixar’s original brain trust that they needed to make movies like “A Bug’s Life,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Finding Nemo” & “Wall-E”According to early box office projections, how much is “Inside Out 2” expected to earn over its first weekend in domestic releaseIn the future, what will the new release pattern be for the animated features released by Pixar Animation Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the opening weekend of performances of “Disney Dreams That Soar.”They then look back at how fireworks got started at Disneyland Park in the late 1950sIn this episode, listeners will learn about: Why Universal Orlando decided to change the name of Epic Universe’s racing coaster When will work begin on the retheming of Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Which musical acts is Universal Creative reportedly considering using as the jumping-off point for a maze at a future Halloween Horror Night Why are dining reservations suddenly far easier to get at WDW’s sit-down restaurants Where will road improvements soon begin on Disney World property Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices