The Disney Dish with Jim Hill
Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
The Disney Dish Podcast with Jim Hill and Len TestaDive into the fascinating world of Disney with theme park historian Jim Hill and Len Testa as they uncover the stories behind the magic. From breaking news and in-depth analyses to quirky historical tidbits and behind-the-scenes secrets, The Disney Dish offers a unique blend of humor, expertise, and insider knowledge.Whether you're a die-hard Disney fan, a theme park aficionado, or just curious about the history and future of Disney parks and resorts, this podcast has something for everyone.What to Expect:
Breaking Disney News: Stay up to date on the latest happenings at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney's global parks.
Historical Deep Dives: Learn how classic attractions were created, the stories behind Disney's biggest decisions, and the Imagineering ingenuity that brought it all to life.
Listener Q&A: Get answers to your burning questions about the parks, attractions, and Disney culture.
Exclusive Insights: Gain access to insider details and stories you won’t find anywhere else.
Fun & Humor: Enjoy the wit and camaraderie of two Disney enthusiasts who know how to make even the most technical details entertaining.
With decades of combined experience and an unmatched passion for all things Disney, Jim and Len guide you through the parks, the stories, and the magic in a way only they can.Your journey to the happiest podcast on earth starts here. Subscribe today!
Breaking Disney News: Stay up to date on the latest happenings at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney's global parks.
Historical Deep Dives: Learn how classic attractions were created, the stories behind Disney's biggest decisions, and the Imagineering ingenuity that brought it all to life.
Listener Q&A: Get answers to your burning questions about the parks, attractions, and Disney culture.
Exclusive Insights: Gain access to insider details and stories you won’t find anywhere else.
Fun & Humor: Enjoy the wit and camaraderie of two Disney enthusiasts who know how to make even the most technical details entertaining.
With decades of combined experience and an unmatched passion for all things Disney, Jim and Len guide you through the parks, the stories, and the magic in a way only they can.Your journey to the happiest podcast on earth starts here. Subscribe today!
Episodes
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Sep 11, 2023 • 56min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 444: How the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique became a worldwide phenomenon
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what the Disney Cruise Line recently revealed about the Treasure’s features. Mr. Testa also offers up his take on the “Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana” walk-thru at EpcotShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 4, 2023 • 53min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 443: The Mansion expansions that almost happened
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing whether Disney’s Animal Kingdom may be reviving its nighttime offerings. They then share some surveys coming out of Florida which suggest that the Resort is rethinking how it showcases its Food & Beverage opportunities onlineShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 28, 2023 • 53min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 442: The real cost of transforming Disney’s Hollywood Studios
im Shull returns to discuss how WDI justifies tearing down entire parts of parks (EX: The Streets of America at DHS) to then build brand-new lands like “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.” He also shares with Len & Jim how WDW’s drainage canal system was altered to make way for the Feature Animation – Florida buildingShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 21, 2023 • 40min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 441: Making the most of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Len Testa start off this week’s show by sharing Christina Harrison’s experiences atthe first two presentations of this year’s trick-or-treat hard ticket event at WDW. Then Jim Hill finisheshis series about the Spain pavilion which was almost built at Epcot.Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2023 • 46min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 440: Why “Tangled” & “Frozen” wound up with one word titles
Len Testa returns from his European vacation with tales of his time aboard the Disney Wish. Then he & Jim Hill review the news highlights coming out of The Walt Disney Company’s most recent quarterly earnings call.Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 7, 2023 • 58min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 439: Josh Gad dishes Disney with Jim Hill
What do you do when Len Testa goes on vacation? You bring in a genuine Disney Legend to discuss topics that range from "Once Upon a Studio" (i.e., that soon-to-be-released Disney100 short) to Epcot's Spain pavilion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2023 • 54min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 438: Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party actually worth the extra expense
Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome back longtime Imagineer Jim Shull, who then talks about the many years he spent working on both Toy Story Land & the Toy Story Hotel for the Shanghai Disneyland ResortShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2023 • 42min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 437: How the “Magical World of Barbie” show wound up at Epcot
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the new DreamWorks-themed land that was just announced for Universal Studios Florida. They then take a look at the Lightning-Lane-to-Stand-By ratio which TouringPlans just noted for WDW’s Big Thunder Mountain RailroadShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 17, 2023 • 46min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 436: Who’s moving into WDW’s Haunted Mansion next month
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Bob Iger’s contract extension at The Walt Disney Company through December of 2026. They also take a look at the Florida version of “Toy Story Midway Mania”Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2023 • 42min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 435: What changes is Disney World reportedly considering for Genie+
Len Testa starts off this week’s show by discussing how Guests using WDW’s DASmay be impacting Lighting Lane. Jim Hill then talks about the challenges that the Imagineers facedduring the construction phase of “Toy Story Midway Mania”Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
