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Learn more about the latest doings at Disney with TouringPlan's Len Testa & Jim Hill of JimHillMedia.com as they talk about upcoming projects as well as look back at Mouse House history.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 905 Ratings

Learn more about the latest doings at Disney with TouringPlan's Len Testa & Jim Hill of JimHillMedia.com as they talk about upcoming projects as well as look back at Mouse House history.

    DD Ep 471: When may “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” open at WDW’s Magic Kingdom

    DD Ep 471: When may “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” open at WDW’s Magic Kingdom

    Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Disney World’s latest ticket offer for Florida residents.
    They’re then joined by veteran Imagineer Jim Shull who shares some behind-the-scenes stories
    Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
    What’s significant about the dates that WDW’s latest ticket offer is available for


    Where is the control booth for DCA’s “Grizzly River Run” attraction located



    Why are Universal Orlando officials so interested in learning where people plan on starting their next Florida vacation


    Where was the NYC version of David Copperfield’s Magic Underground restaurant supposed to be located

    What happens when you make the Cast Members who drive the monorail nervous  
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    • 48 min
    DD Ep 470: How WDW fans plan on gaming that “free water park” perk

    DD Ep 470: How WDW fans plan on gaming that “free water park” perk

    Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by Christina Harrison, who talks up the very best eats to be found at the 2024 edition of Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival. Len & Jim then take a closer look at Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea
    On this episode, listeners will learn about:
    Which attraction in Dreamworks Land will key off of “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”

    Why are stores at the Disney theme parks still stocking “Monsters University” merch, more than a decade after this Pixar film was first released to theaters

    Which hit Fox TV series from the 1990s is The Walt Disney Company reportedly considering reviving

    When do young girls supposedly age out of being fans of the Disney Princess franchise

    How soon after the first “Frozen” film first opened in theaters did the Oriental Land Company announce that it would be adding a land keying off of that Academy Award-winning animated feature to Tokyo DisneySea
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    • 1 hr 10 min
    DD Ep 469: Will Jollywood Nights return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024

    DD Ep 469: Will Jollywood Nights return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024

    Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about why the WDW Resort revealed its hotel rates for 2025 months ahead of schedule. They then wrap up their series about the construction of Tomorrowland at Disneyland
    Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

    Where the math actually maths for WDW’s free-entry-into-the-water-parks-on-arrival-day offer

    What’s different about the newly updated Tequila Experience at Epcot’s La Cava

    Where did hundreds of thousands of snow geese stop for a bite as they’re flying back to Canada

    When did the very first “Tomorrowland” -themed episode of  the “Disneyland” TV show air during the first season of this ABC series

    Which Disney animator handled the ID monster in MGM’s “Forbidden Planet”



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    • 1 hr 2 min
    EP 468: Who just got offered free dining at Walt Disney World

    EP 468: Who just got offered free dining at Walt Disney World

    Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what’s about to happen to the NBA Experience at Disney Springs. They then talk about why kids back in the 1950s were absolutely crazed when it came to Disneyland’s “Autopia” 
    Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

    Which “Star Wars” movie director just got hired by Universal Pictures to direct their next “Jurassic World” movie

    Why did the Imagineers insert all of those CG animals into “Soarin’ Around the World”

    What was originally supposed to transport Disneyland visitors from the Hub all the way to the very back of that theme park’s “World of Tomorrow”

    Where in World Celebration Gardens should you go if you want to do some people watching

    When did Disneyland’s Junior Autopia get renamed the Fantasyland Autopia


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    • 49 min
    Ep 467: When will WDW’s version of “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” open

    Ep 467: When will WDW’s version of “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” open

     Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by veteran Imagineer Jim Shull. Who then explains how Hong Kong Disneyland’s version of Sleeping Beauty Castle was transformed into the Castle of Magical Dreams
    Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

    How many ECVs can the new bus that’s joining the WDW transportation fleet carry at one time

    Why – when you’re given the opportunity by the Disney Cruise Line – you should always take the GYT

    How close does the Ultidor system at the Magic Kingdom get to that theme park’s Tomorrowland Speedway

    What was the difference between the construction materials that were used to build Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park in Anaheim back in 1955 versus the materials that were used to build a second version of this iconic structure at Hong Kong Disneyland

     Why did LegCo turn down the opportunity to have a “Star Tours” attraction added to Hong Kong Disneyland in the 2010s

    Show Notes
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    • 56 min
    Ep 466: Where might Disney World expand out to next

    Ep 466: Where might Disney World expand out to next

    Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing a new land use plan that’s recently been revealed for the WDW Resort. They also wrap their series on the history of “Illuminations”

    SHOW BREAKDOWN:
    Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:
    Why did the Imagineers just hate Epcot’s “Surprise in the Sky” show

    Which characters will soon begin making appearances at 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

    What did the most recent earnings call reveal about attendance level & hotel room occupancy rates at the WDW Resort

    How will Disney, taking a $1.5 billion equity stake in Epic Games, potentially impact the Company’s rivals in the themed entertainment business

    Why would it have been a mistake to view the world premiere of “Illuminations” from the Norway pavilion back in late January 1988

    Show Notes
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    • 44 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
905 Ratings

905 Ratings

Maggien29 ,

A weekly must!!

I HAVE to listen weekly!! Love you both !!

Salf777 ,

Great podcast

This is one of the most informative and fun Disney podcasts I have ever heard. I look forward to a new episode every week. I wish these guys would write a book about all of the stories and back stories of the parks and attractions that they talk about. So informative.

SKH23 ,

Informative, cheesy, fun

As a current CM, I thoroughly enjoy this podcast! It gives me tons of great detail, depth and history on so many different aspects of TWDC. It’s been really fun learning more about this company I love and work for, and it’s made me a hit at the water cooler with all my newfound fun facts!

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