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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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    • 4.7 • 1.4K Ratings

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.

    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  
    Show Notes
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    • 48 min
    EU Ep 50-4 Raise a glass to Butterbeer Season

    EU Ep 50-4 Raise a glass to Butterbeer Season

    Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing the various ways to park-hop at the Universal Orlando Resort. They then talk about how Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating its 60th anniversary
    Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
    When did Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure first begin operates at IOA

    How much did “Kung Fu Panda 4” earned over its opening weekend in North America

    When did Hot Butterbeer go from being a seasonal thing at the Universal Parks to becoming a beverage you could get all year round

    How much did NBCUniversal spend to acquire Dreamworks Animation back in 2016

    Which Disney Imagineer designed the original Glamour Tram for Universal Studios Hollywood back in 1964

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    • 56 min
    FT Ep 431: Disney Movie Club closes for good on May 20th

    FT Ep 431: Disney Movie Club closes for good on May 20th

    Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the 96th Academy Awards. They then take a look at how well “Kung Fu Panda 4” did at the domestic box office over this past weekend. 
    Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
    What did Totie Fields say to Gene Simmons when they met backstage at “The Mike Douglas Show”


    Which animated feature did many Hollywood insiders think was going to take home the Oscar this year



    Who is the author of the best-selling series of books that DreamWorks Animation’s “The Wild Robot” is based on



    Which sitcom star from the 1970s played the villain in Disney’s “Scandalous John”



    How many people lost their jobs last week when Warner Bros Discovery announced that they were shutting down Roosters Teeth after 21 years


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    • 38 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
    LAL Ep 93: How Billy Dee Williams was recruited for Star Wars

    LAL Ep 93: How Billy Dee Williams was recruited for Star Wars

     Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing why “The Mandalorian & Grogu” will be shot in the State of California. They also talk about the first five episodes of Season 3 of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch”
    Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

    When will the new version of the “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue” ride film debut at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Disneyland Paris

    What frustrated Ewan McGregor about the shooting of the finale of “Star Wars – Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith”

    Who was Billy Dee Williams’ stunt double when it came to the scene in “Return of the Jedi” when Lando Calrissian dangled over the Sarlacc pit

    When does Stellan Skarsgard believe that the second season of “Star Wars: Andor” will begin airing on Disney+

    How will the announced layoffs at Electronic Arts reportedly impact that Star Wars-themed first-person shooter that Respawn Entertainment was working on


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    • 58 min
    FT Ep 430: “Maximum Horsepower” & other animated series that didn’t get greenlit

    FT Ep 430: “Maximum Horsepower” & other animated series that didn’t get greenlit

    Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Sean Bailey’s sudden departure from Walt Disney Studios.
    They then talk about why WDAS vet Hyrum Osmond will be sorely missed by “Frozen” fans
    Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

    How has the “Curious George Goes to Town” area at Universal Studios Florida been repurposed

    When was “Song of the South” last released to theaters

    What do “Psycho 4” and “A Day in the Park with Barney” have in common

    Which Disney franchise was based on Bambi’s best friend

    Why did Walt Disney Television Animation start producing series based on hit Disney films like “Aladdin” & “The Lion King” in the early 1990s


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    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
1.4K Ratings

1.4K Ratings

starfrenzy ,

Best of the Best if you love Disney, Marvel, Universal, or Star Wars!

Jim Hill puts on entertaining, informative, and good-natured shows on so many of the topics I love. He has the best co-hosts. They are always prepared and well-versed in the topics of discussion. Disney Dish is my favorite. Jim Hill and Len Testa make up such a perfect pair. I enjoy the news updates and bits of history that are shared every week with a realistic, lighthearted view that takes into account where we’ve been as well as where we are now as a society and Disney-loving community. Marvel Us Disney with Aaron Adams is also fabulous. Jim, I hope you never retire because I would truly miss these weekly talks.

NP7506 ,

Uhhhhhh

I want to love this but there are more ‘uhhhs’ in one episode than I could ever count

Hatter3247 ,

I love them all!

Jim and his other hosts are all wonderful. I look forward each week to get my news, and listen to stories of what is happening in Disney, animation, Marvel and Star Wars!

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