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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 market
For 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 set

How is Disney expanding the cast for “Moana 2” 

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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 lately
Throughout 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” facility

Why were the fast food restaurants & motels built around Disneyland back in the Late 1950s / early 1960s all clustered around the corner of Harbor & Katella

Show Notes
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 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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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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 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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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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