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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Jan 29, 2024 • 48min
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 464: What was Epcot’s very first nighttime show like?
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the NextGen wands that may soon begin appearing in the Wizarding World over at the Universal Parks. They also discuss Disney’s possible plans to expand the Indiana Jones franchise.Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:What was especially innovative (circa 1982) about the barges that were used in “Le Carnaval de Lumiere”Why is the Magic Kingdom running its “Festival of Fantasy” parade twice daily on certain days during the month of FebruaryHow is Disney+ potentially impacting the Company’s spending with it comes to Disney’s theme parksWhen it comes to Disney theme park rides, what’s the difference between on-board audio and attraction narrationShould the Hatbox Ghost be counted as one of the 999 Happy Haunts that reside in Disney’s Haunted Mansion Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 6min
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 463: Looking back at Disneyland’s House of the Future
Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome Disney historian Dave Bossert to the show. They then discuss what made this Tomorrowland walk-thru exhibit so memorable to park guestsOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:Which sitcom star voiced Nine Eyes in the American version of “The Timekeeper”In what far-flung corner of the globe did Dave Bossert recently encounter a cocoanut chairWhat’s different about the 2024 edition of Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival ending on May 27thWhen is it expected that Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion will re-open to the public later this yearWhich Disney Legend was effectively the person in charge of the House of the Future / oversaw its three updatesShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2024 • 54min
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 462: How Casey Jr. plowed the road to Ghost Galaxy
Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome back veteran Imagineer Jim Shull. Who then shares stories about WDI’s years-long effort to create synced-up soundtracks for thrill rides at the Disney theme parksFor this episode, listeners will learn about:How you can best take advantage of the snack credits when it comes to WDW’s recently relaunched Dining PlanWhen will Florida’s version of “Country Bear Jamboree” be closing for its previously announced reimagining / retoolingWhich two restaurants in the southwest corner of WDW’s Magic Kingdom share a common kitchenWhen did Disneyland’s version of Space Mountain suddenly close with little or no notice to that theme park’s Cast or the general publicWhat’s kind of concerning about the new floor plan for the Cabins at Fort WildernessShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 8, 2024 • 52min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 461: The Disney Villains coaster that DCA almost got
Len Testa starts off this week’s show by talking about spending New Year’s Eve aboard the Disney Wish. Then Jim Hill takes a look at WDI’s plans for a second gate at the Disneyland ResortOver the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:In which regions of Canada & the United States can you find candlepin bowlHow did wait times at WDW’s theme parks in 2023 compare to wait times back in 2019What special feature does the Rainforest Spa aboard the Disney Wish have that other ships in the DCL lackHow would the World Showcase portion of Westcot differed from the original in FloridaWhat powered California Screamin’s 0 – 55 MPH launchShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 1, 2024 • 36min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 460 : Looking back at “Shrunken Ned’s Junior Jungle Boats” game
Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by sharing a survey about Epcot’s holiday decorations. They then take a close look at what it cost to have dinner at Disneyland’s Blue Bayou restaurant back in 1977Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 25, 2023 • 49min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 459: The “Christmas Carol” ride that EPCOT’s UK pavilion almost got
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how the “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” show is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They also chat about a new survey that the Mouse just sent out which seeks specific information about where Guests spent their money while vacationing at the WDW ResortShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2023 • 46min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 458: Remembering Disney Legend Dick Nunis (1932 – 2023)
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how WDW’s Entertainment team turned Jollywood Nights around. They then look at the 44 year-long career of the man who started as an hourly employee at Disneyland and eventually became the Chairman of Disney Parks worldwideShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2023 • 54min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 457: How many happy haunts now officially reside in WDW’s Haunted Mansion
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show with a brief recap of the 2023 Gingersnap Challenge. Then they discuss Epcot’s new nighttime extravaganza, “LuminoUS: The Symphony of Us”Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 4, 2023 • 49min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 456: Is Jollywood Nights now worth spending your Christmas cash on
Len Testa & Jim Hill offer up their opinions of the new holiday hard ticket that’s being presented on select nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They then talk about how Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures roadside attraction eventually grew into a full-sized Dino-RamaShow Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2023 • 35min
The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 455: Which WDW theme park is next slated for expansion
Jim Hill starts off a solo edition of this podcast by discussing the changes that have recently been made to Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He also wraps up his “Disney Princesses in the Parks” series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
