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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill

Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

The Disney Dish Podcast with Jim Hill and Len Testa Dive into the fascinating world of Disney with theme park historian Jim Hill and Len Testa as they uncover the stories behind the magic. From breaking news and in-depth analyses to quirky historical tidbits and behind-the-scenes secrets, The Disney Dish offers a unique blend of humor, expertise, and insider knowledge. Whether you"re a die-hard Disney fan, a theme park aficionado, or just curious about the history and future of Disney parks and

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51:31

Disney Dish Episode 331: Why Disneyland steered clear...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/07/19

Len Testa amd Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the “Disney Very Merry After Hours Special Event” at WDW’s Magic Kingdom. They also look back at October 31, 1994, and KIIS 102.7 FM’s infamous promotional event at Disneyland Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:35

Disney Dish Episode 330: How the Floral Mickey came...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/07/12

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about which WDW Resorts will be re-opening over the next three months. They also look back at the horticultural challenges that Disneyland Park faced less than 10 days from its grand opening back in July of 1955 Show Notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:49

Disney Dish Episode 329: runDisney events return to...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/07/05

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this episode by discussing WDW’s decision to reportedly make Evening Extra Magic Hours a Deluxe Resorts & DVC Member exclusive. They also conclude their look at the history of “Toy Story Midway Mania!” Show Notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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55:28

Disney Dish Episode 328: What happens when Mickey...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/06/28

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by listing the nighttime shows which will soon be returning to the WDW Resort. They then look back at many of the concepts for Mickey Mouse-based rides, shows & attractions that never quite made it off of WDI’s drawing board Show Notes are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:44

Disney Dish Episode 327: When is DCA’s Quinjet...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/06/21

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by answering all sorts of listener questions. They then talk about how the Rivers of America at Disneyland Park almost encircled a Mickey & Minnie Mouse-themed island, rather than Tom Sawyer Island Show Notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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64:30

Disney Dish Episode 326: How DisneyQuest led to Toy...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/06/14

Len Testa starts off this week’s episode by planning out the perfect progressive dinner for fans of WDW’s monorail resorts. He & Jim Hill then reveal when they each believe Disney World’s golden age occurred Show Notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:51

Disney Dish Episode 325: Which early Disneyland rides...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/06/07

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how WDW Resort Guests will have the inside track when it comes to scoring tickets for “Disney After Hours Boo Bash.” They then talk about how Disneyland’s “Rocket to the Moon” ride became a “Mission to Mars” Show notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:24

Disney Dish Episode 324: Splash Mountain’s role in...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/05/31

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Universal’s decision to raise the starting wage for new Team Members to $15-an-hour says about the tightening Orlando labor market. They then share stories about how miserable service on Disney’s Magic Express has reportedly gotten. Show Notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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77:37

Disney Dish Episode 323: How long before RunDisney...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/05/24

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode about the DVC-related change that’s coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in 2022. They then finish their look at Davy Crockett & Zorro in the Disney Parks Show Notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:58

Wondery IMAGINED LIFE FAMILY : Take a journey and...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/05/19

Imagined Life Family immerses you in the surprising moments and challenges that shaped someone’s life before they became successful-- but there’s a catch. You won’t find out who you are until the end of the episode unless you follow the clues along the way! In this episode, you long to go to Africa and have adventures like Tarzan. But everyone tells you girls aren’t supposed to do things like that. You’ll just have to prove them wrong. Take a journey with Imagined Life Family and see the world

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41:27

Disney Dish Episode 322: Why ABC initially said “No”...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/05/17

Len Testa and Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the news that came out of the most recent Disney quarterly earnings call. Then Jim Hill reveals why the founder of the American Broadcasting Company didn’t think that Roy & Walt were very good businessmen. Show Notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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73:45

Disney Dish Episode 321: Meet the crew of Star Wars:...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/05/10

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by comparing WDW’s Boo Bash Disney After Hours event to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. They then continue their look back at Fess Parker’s time at Walt Disney Studios. Show Notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:30

Disney Dish Episode 320: Who’s this other family in...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/05/03

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing some of the bars & the restaurants that just got revealed for the Disney Wish. They then discuss the huge part that Davy Crockett played in the first year or so of Disneyland Park’s operation This episode's show notes are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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58:49

Disney Dish Episode 319: The day 'Soarin' ' first...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/04/26

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Disney’s decision to update its guidance when it comes to Cast Member grooming & appearance will impact the rest of the hospitality industry. They then look back at how the Farmers Market at EPCOT Center’s The Land paved the way for food courts at WDW Resorts. This episode's show notes are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:47

Disney Dish Episode 318: How the 50s Prime Time Café...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/04/20

So what happens when Len Testa & Jim Hill each record their contributions to a Disney Dish episode separately? You’re about to find. Special thanks to editor extraordinaire Aaron Adams who stitched this show together. Check out the Show Notes for this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:29

Disney Dish Episode 317: Looking for a great Disney...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/04/12

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing how the Anaheim version of the Avengers Campus is supposed to be opening at DCA on June 4th. They then discuss why the Imagineers opted to transform the Papeete Bay Verandah at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort into ‘Ohana. This episode's Show Notes are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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56:20

Disney Dish Episode 316: Do you remember “Mickey’s...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/04/05

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by talking about how the “HarmonioUS” barges haven’t exactly improved the view WDW visitors have as they look out on World Showcase Lagoon. Jim Hill then completes his five-part history of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror This episode's show notes are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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50:15

Disney Dish Episode 315: Remember when Mel Brooks...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/03/29

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how the Disneyland Resort is actively getting ready to re-open its theme parks. They also talk about how facial recognition technology may play a role in the next generation of rides, shows & attractions that WDI is developing for Disney Parks. Show notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:51

Disney Dish Episode 314: When Sunset Boulevard got...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/03/22

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about Disneyland’s announced April 30th re-opening. Jim then continues his series on the development of the Tower of Terror attraction. Show notes for this episode are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:56

Disney Dish: Epcot’s “American Adventure ‘78” now...

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill ·

2021/03/17

As of today, this formerly-Bandcamp-Exclusive show can now be heard by everyone. Check out what the Imagineers were originally thinking of as they tried to create an Audio Animatronic extravaganza that could then be presented inside of Epcot’s United States pavilion. Cast Listing: Narrator … Barry Silverman Ben Franklin … David Chatel Young Ben Franklin … Peyton Clarkson Mary Twain … Jerry Powell Pilgrim Father / Town Crier … Dennis Gould Susan B. Anthony … Wilma Haupt Will Rogers … Aaron

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