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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the latest news coming out about the Epic Universe project. They also talk about why Bay Lake Tower is undergoing a year-long refurbishment in the not-so-distant future
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:

Which crime figure from the 1930s inspired Ma Beagle & the Beagle Boys

How is Fort Wilderness’ remote location reportedly impacting DVC sales for the cabins there

How many animated series featuring Disney’s “Stitch” character have been produced to date

How could the Beyond Big Thunder project potentially impact the Rivers of America at WDW’s Magic Kingdom

Which two living character initiative shows plowed the road for “Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration”

Show Notes
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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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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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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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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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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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