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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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IWTT Ep 6: May the Muppets Be with You (Audio Only)
Star Wars Day, Disney-Henson Complex History and Rare Muppet Collectibles
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey start this week’s show by discussing the latest
developments in the "Disneyland Forward" project and what this means for future expansions.
They talk about Star Wars Day Merch and share the deep and complex history
between Disney and the Jim Henson Company, highlighting how this relationship
has evolved over the years.
In This Episode:
New Pandora Merch lighting up Animal Kingdom
Sneak Peek at Donald Duck's 90th Collection.
Muppets in Space and the Disney-Henson Relationship: Learn about the significance of this project in their complex history.
Jim's Rare Muppet Collection and the story behind it.
YouTube Title- Part 1: New Experience Coming to Disneyland, Pandora Merch, and Sneak Peek Donald Duck 90th Anniversary collection.
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey share the stories behind the Disney collectibles.
In this episode, they kick things off with the "Disneyland Forward" Updates and the exciting expansion plans at Disneyland.
They look at the New Pandora Merch coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and share a sneak peek of the highly anticipated Donald Duck 90th Anniversary Collection.
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DD Ep 477: Why WDW’s “Fire Mountain” project flamed out
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by congratulating Israel Perez & the team at WDW’s Victoria & Albert’s for the Michelin star they were just awarded.
They then welcome back veteran Imagineer Jim Shull for a discussion of WDSP’s upcoming “Alice & the Red Queen: Back in Wonderland” show
For this episode, listeners will learn about:
Why – when WDW Cast Members finally get to preview “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” – they may come at this revamped flume ride from backstage
How far along is the “Disneyland Forward” project when it comes to Anaheim’s approval process
What’s interesting about that construction permit that just got pulled for Epcot’s “Journey into Imagination” pavilion
The “Frozen” star recently got the opportunity to try his hand at conducting on the Disneyland Railroad
Why – when it comes to updating and/or making significant changes to the African side of Disney’s Animal Kingdom – the Imagineers have very limited choices
Show Notes
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FT Ep : “Shrek 2” celebrates its 20th anniversary
Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking up Pixar Fest (which starts this weekend at Disneyland Park).
They then look ahead to which studios will be doing presentations at this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival & Market
For this episode, listeners will learn about:
How many Disney-related items are coming up for bid at Van Eaton Galleries’ next big event, “The Joel Magee Auction: Part Two”
Which Pixar veteran is directing “Transformers One” for Paramount Animation
When will “Robot Dreams” be released to select theaters in North America
What became of the plaque in the lobby of NYC’s Broadway Theater which commemorates “Steamboat Willie” ‘s world premiere in that same space back in 1928
Who was supposed to originally voice Fiona in the “Shrek” film series
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EUP Ep 53-6: Meet the horrifyingly cute Frankenstein Junior
Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the tram accident that happened this past weekend at Universal Studios Hollywood.
They then take a close look at the perks annual passholders will be able to enjoy at the Universal Orlando parks starting in May.
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
Which Universal horror classic got transformed from a silent film to a sound picture in 1929
Why did Universal Studios Florida push back the opening of “Twister … Ride It Out” from March of 1998 to early May of that same year
Which store used to occupy the space in Universal CityWalk that’s now being transformed into the Epic Universe preview center
Back in 1931, who did Universal Pictures originally announce was going to star in that Studio’s upcoming production of “Frankenstein”
Which cartoon character is at the wheel of that popcorn bucket that Universal Hollywood is now selling to commemorate the 60th anniversary of that theme park’s tram tour
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LAL Ep 95: Sampling Disneyland’s “Season of the Force”
Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by revisiting the whole did-Greedo-shoot-first issue.
They then talk about what the last few episodes of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” seem to be setting up
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:
What honor will George Lucas be receiving at this year’s Cannes Film Festival
Where can Disneyland visitors view that theme park’s “Fire of the Rising Moons” fireworks display
What did Harrison Ford want to have happen to Han Solo in “Return of the Jedi”
Which animated series was the first “Star Wars” show to be set in the era of the High Republic
How did Leslie Headland – the showrunner for “Star Wars: The Acolyte” – describe this new limited series for Disney+
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DD Ep 476: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” gets ready for its grand opening
Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the Stella Nova & Terra Luna Resorts at Universal Orlando. They then look back at Disney’s reaction to Mattel’s 1972 announcement of its Circus World theme park project
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:
How many times will Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights be presented this year
What’s the name of the bay that the “World of Frozen” is built alongside at the theme park formerly known as Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris
What price range is Universal reportedly considering when it comes to admission to its new kid-friendly park currently under construction in Bliss, TX
Why are the popcorn buckets sold at the Disney Parks in Anaheim & Tokyo so much nicer than the ones that are sold at the WDW Resort
How were the elephants dressed at the groundbreaking ceremony for Circus World back in April of 1973
Show Notes
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Customer Reviews
Geek meets geek (and that is a compliment)
Len Testa (Unofficial Guide & WDW Today) and Jim Hill (Jim Hill Media and Magical Definition Podcast) take you on a stroll through Walt Disney World discussing some of of the things that might have been and things that just might be.....
I've read countless WDW/Disney books and websites as well as listened to my fair share of Podcasts related podcasts and still found this Podcasting informative and interesting fall of new trivia and titbits that I hadn't encountered before.
I always enjoy Len's communication style which always manages to get a message across with a bit of a laugh (If you have a sarcastic sense of humour you will love this podcast as well WDW Today and the Unofficial Guide).
Well worth the listen and I hope we hear more from Len and Jim in the future.
Laughing At His Own Jokes and Constant Banging On About His Website.
I could listen to Jim Hill all day long but his sidekick is too grating. Now that he's started to release half of the show on his website and half here is enough for me. Unsubscribing.
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