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Join Jim Hill and co-hosts Len Testa, Dustin Fuhs, Drew Taylor, Aaron Adams, Michelle C. Valladolid, Dan Zehr and Brian Gaughan as they talk about the multi-faceted Walt Disney Company - including Pixar, Lucasfilm and Disney Studios - as well as Universal Studios and the world of collectibles.

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Join Jim Hill and co-hosts Len Testa, Dustin Fuhs, Drew Taylor, Aaron Adams, Michelle C. Valladolid, Dan Zehr and Brian Gaughan as they talk about the multi-faceted Walt Disney Company - including Pixar, Lucasfilm and Disney Studios - as well as Universal Studios and the world of collectibles.

    Pink Monorail Manufacturing the Magic Ep 4: France throws down the gauntlet

    Pink Monorail Manufacturing the Magic Ep 4: France throws down the gauntlet

     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
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    Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 483: What were Disneyland’s first fireworks show like

    Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 483: What were Disneyland’s first fireworks show like

    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
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    i want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 8: When Disney almost made a sci-fi version of “Snow White”

    i want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 8: When Disney almost made a sci-fi version of “Snow White”

     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


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    Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 56-9: How soon will the Simpsons decamp for Disney World

    Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 56-9: How soon will the Simpsons decamp for Disney World

    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 Monsters
    Throughout 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


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    Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 441: How did Pixar decide which movies to make early on

    Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 441: How did Pixar decide which movies to make early on

    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. Sherman
    In 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 America

    What 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 direct

    What 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 release

    In the future, what will the new release pattern be for the animated features released by Pixar Animation Studios

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    Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 482: How “Date Nite at Disneyland” got started

    Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 482: How “Date Nite at Disneyland” got started

    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 1950s
    In 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


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