The Disney Dish with Jim Hill
Episodes
Buzz Lightyear Gets a Major Upgrade, Plus How Disney Finally Acquired the Muppets (Ep. 577)
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Len shares a first-hand look at the newly updated Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, breaking down what’s changed and whether it improves gameplay. T...
Piston Peak Clues and the Secret History of Bear in the Big Blue House (Ep. 576)
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa and Jim Hill unpack a newly discovered Disney patent that may hint at the ride system for Piston Peak, along with updates from Disneyland co...
What It Really Took to Run The Great Movie Ride (Ep.575)
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Disney Dish mixes a packed Walt Disney World news round-up with a deeply nostalgic trip through one of Disney-MGM Studios’ most belove...
The Great Movie Ride, Carthay Circle, and the Cheesecake That Stole the Show (Ep. 574)
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Hill and Len Testa discuss Villains Land expansion permits, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster’s refurbishment timeline, and how negotiations over the ...
The Chinese Theater That Wasn’t the Icon (Ep. 573)
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jim and Len explore how the most famous movie palace in Hollywood became the centerpiece of Disney’s Hollywood Studios… and somehow nev...
Villains Land Reimagined: Bigger, Bolder, and Built to Be Loved (Ep. 572)
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Len reports on a behind-the-scenes rethink of Magic Kingdom’s upcoming Villains Land, with Imagineering now under pressure to deliver not just “li...
The Knight in the Haunted Mansion to The Great Movie Ride Origins (Ep. 571)
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim and Len dig into multimodal transportation news, Epic Universe’s shifting early entry lineup, and a possible successor to Josh D’Amaro before ...
Disney’s New CEO and the Time Universal Forced Disney to Build Dinosaurs (Ep. 570)
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A major leadership change headlines this week’s Disney Dish, as Disney officially names Josh D’Amaro its next CEO. Len and Jim break down what thi...
The Fireworks Villains Win, Plus the Final Mad Dash to Open EPCOT (Ep. 569)
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jim and Len unpack a packed Disney Dish that starts with theme park news and surveys before taking a deep dive into the frantic, sleep-depr...
Ten Thousand Workers, One Deadline: EPCOT’s Craziest Year (Ep. 568)
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Disney Dish Podcast, Jim Hill and Len Testa cover a wide range of park news before diving headfirst into one of the most intense cons...
When Did Summer Vacation Disappear at Walt Disney World? Plus The Surprising History of the Sword in the Stone Ceremony (Ep. 567)
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Disney Dish, Jim Hill and Len Testa dig into a deceptively simple question with big implications for trip planning: when exactly did “s...
A Runaway Boulder and a Crumbling Fairytale (Ep. 566)
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Disney Dish, Jim Hill is joined by mind reader and showman Chris Cox, who steps in for Len Testa and immediately finds himself in the mid...
The Patent That May Have Cracked Disney’s Encanto Ride - Plus the Secrets of Castle Care (Ep. 565)
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first Disney Dish of the new year, where Jim Hill and Len Testa kick things off with news, listener questions, and a deep dive into Dis...
The $7 Million 3D Gamble That Saved Opening Day at EPCOT (Ep. 564)
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim and Len kick off the final Disney Dish of the year with holiday crowds, sold-out Lightning Lane Premier Passes, and one last lap through Jollywood...
Disney Destiny’s “Meet-and-Play” Feels Very Starcruiser-ish (Ep. 563)
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam from Sam’s Disney Diary joins Len and Jim to spill the (highly theatrical) tea on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Destiny - where...
Why Disney Is Quietly Letting 3D Die in the Parks (Ep. 562)
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Construction at Animal Kingdom’s upcoming Encanto attraction is finally starting to pop above the fence line, and Jim and Len do what they do best -...
From Burbank Backlot to Hollywood Studios - The Roy E. Disney Building’s Second Act (Ep. 561)
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len and Jim race through a packed week of Disney and Universal updates before diving into how the Roy E. Disney Animation Building went from an archit...
Sneaking Into Sam’s: Jim Finally Cracks the Grog Grotto Code (Ep. 560)
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a week wandering Walt Disney World with Len and Jim Shull, Jim goes solo this episode to share fresh Orlando observations, big theme park news, ...
Inside IAAPA 2025: Big Rides, Bold Tech, and the Industry’s Next Moves (Ep. 559)
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa, Jim Hill, and veteran Imagineer Jim Shull hit the IAAPA Expo show floor in Orlando, exploring the newest ride systems, vendor innovations, ...
When Luggage Flies & Presidents Fume: Disney’s New Travel Perks and the Nixon Moment at the Contemporary (Ep. 558)
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Hill and Len Testa unpack Disney’s expanding multimodal transportation plans, field listener questions on “Dwarfgate” and the state of resta...
From Zootopia to the Matterhorn: Disney’s Big Swings and Small Details (Ep. 557)
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa and Jim Hill continue No Negative November with a look at Zootopia’s new 4D adventure, listener trip-planning wisdom, and the surprising b...
Disney's Game Plan for Epic & The Raglan Road Story (Ep. 556)
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim wraps up the story of Raglan Road and explains how one Irish pub helped inspire the full transformation of Pleasure Island into today’s Disney S...
Disney’s Numbers Are In: What the 2024 TEA Attendance Report Tells Us (Ep. 555)
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jim Hill and Len Testa discuss Disney’s newest attraction update — Soarin’ Across America, debuting at EPCOT and Disney California Ad...
When Disney Becomes the Classroom: Teaching Magic, Strategy, and Imagination (Ep. 554)
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len and Jim welcome Dr. Jill Peterfeso from Guilford College to talk about her new book Why the Magic Matters: Discovering Disney as a Labo...
From Pleasure Island to Pints of Guinness: Disney’s Nightlife Reinvented (Ep. 553)
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Hill and Len Testa uncover how a single Irish pub reshaped Disney Springs. From the forgotten Pleasure Island Jazz Company to the birth of Raglan ...
Talking Trash: The Strange History of Disney’s Most Beloved Garbage Can (Ep. 552)
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jim Hill and Len Testa dig into one of the most unexpectedly heartwarming stories in Disney history, the rise (and fall) of Push, the talki...
72 Hours Before a Disney Park Opens (featuring Jim Shull) (Ep. 551)
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Len Testa away this week, Jim Hill is joined by Imagineer Jim Shull and Eric Hersey. Shull shares first-hand stories of the frantic 72 hours befo...
How Disney Built Cars Land and What It Means for Piston Peak (Ep. 550)
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Imagineer Jim Shull joins Jim Hill and Len Testa to finish the wild story of how Cars Land was built at Disney California Adventure. Alon...
Cruise Street? The Alternate Cars Land That Almost Happened (Ep. 549)
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jim Hill and Len Testa dig into the wild backstory of Disney California Adventure’s Cars Land and the strange “what ifs” that could’...
NEW SHOW: The Case For with Chris Cox, Len Testa & Jim Hill
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Case For (and Against) Park Hopping at Walt Disney World Is park hopping the best way to squeeze every drop of Disney magic out of your vacatio...
Dinosaur’s Last Ride, Tron Goes Red, and the Cars That Saved California Adventure (Ep. 548)
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa and Jim Hill return with a Disney Dish full of hard-hitting questions like: is a popcorn bucket a collectible, a food container, or proof of...
Birds, Booze & The Beak & Barrel: Magic Kingdom’s New Pirate Lounge Sets Sail (Ep. 547)
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa and Jim Hill return with a packed episode of The Disney Dish to discuss Magic Kingdom’s brand new Beak & Barrel Lounge, an immersive pir...
The Vanishing Act: David Copperfield’s Lost Disney-MGM Studios Attraction (with Chris Cox) (Ep. 546)
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa and Jim Hill welcome award-winning mind reader and performer Chris Cox (BBC and Broadway) for a deep dive into one of Disney’s most fascin...
What Disney’s Firework Ratings Reveal About the Future (Ep. 545)
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Hill and Len Testa dig into how fans really rate Disney’s nighttime spectaculars — and why those scores decide which shows stay and which ones...
Disney’s Big Earnings Surprises and the Pirate Makeover of Magic Kingdom (Ep. 544)
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa and Jim Hill break down Disney’s latest earnings call, including park attendance trends, hotel occupancy shifts, and how Epic Universe may...
From Disney Food Blog to Bookstore Shelves: AJ Wolfe’s Disney Adults (Ep. 543)
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While Len Testa enjoys a well-earned week off, Jim Hill is joined by special guest AJ Wolfe of the Disney Food Blog to talk about her new book Disney ...
Disney Starlight gets off to a strong start at WDW’s Magic Kingdom (Ep. 542)
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s episode by taking a close look at the recently announced plans to revamp the Animation Courtyard area at Dis...
Epic Universe wants to know when exactly you plan on visiting (Ep. 541)
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome Don Hahn & Chris Merrit, the authors of “The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney’s Disneylan...
The Jack Sparrow Problem Disney Didn’t See Coming (Ep. 540)
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa and Jim Hill look at Disney’s latest surveys, hotel rumors, and Halloween Horror Nights announcements—then plunge into the second half o...
How Jack Sparrow Made It Into the Ride (and Why the Curse Wasn’t His) (Ep. 539)
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa and Jim Hill tackle a packed show, from new Eat to the Beat concert acts and Test Track Lightning Lane changes to a survey that hints at Dis...
Rebuilding the Future: How Innoventions Replaced CommuniCore (Ep. 538)
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa and Jim Hill cover the latest Disney news, including a major update to the dining reservation system, a rerouted parade to improve park flow...
Michael Eisner’s Teen Crisis: The Birth of Videopolis (Ep. 537)
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa and Jim Hill look at recent updates across Walt Disney World and Epic Universe, including a new water play area in Animal Kingdom, a July re...
How Miami Nice, Pizza P-eye, and the Imagination Pavilion All Nearly Happened (Ep. 536)
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa and Jim Hill break down the newest Monstropolis concept art and speculate on Disney’s next big land grab near Blizzard Beach. They also ex...
Why Disney’s New Lounge Smells Like Crab Cakes (and Kodak Regrets) (Ep. 535)
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa reviews Epcot’s swanky new GEO82 Lounge—crab cakes, price tags, and time limits included—while Jim Hill breaks down the surprisingly t...
Can You Really Conquer Epic Universe Without an Express Pass? (Ep. 534)
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa reveals how to take on Universal’s Epic Universe without shelling out for an Express Pass—and still live to tell the tale. ...
From Pop-Up to Permanent: Disney’s Tent Obsession and the Accidental Origins of Toontown (Ep. 533)
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill reveal how Disney’s “temporary” structures - from party tents to prefab domes - have a habit of overstaying th...
Mission: Space – Disney’s Most Ambitious Ride That Guests Don’t Want to Ride Twice (Ep. 532)
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa and Jim Hill break down the surprisingly intense history of Epcot’s Mission: Space—from launch-day astronauts and jetpack stunts to the ...
The $25 Disaster: Why Disneyland’s Light Magic Parade Failed Spectacularly (Ep. 531)
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa and Jim Hill dive deep into the infamous debut of Light Magic, Disneyland’s ill-fated replacement for the Main Street Electrical Parade. W...
How Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland Almost Changed New Fantasyland (Ep. 530)
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim reveals Disney World’s scrapped plan to retheme the Mad Tea Party with Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland—a move that would’ve introduced cl...
Why it took 25 years to change the name of King Stefan's Banquet Hall (Ep. 529)
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill dig into one of the strangest goofs in Disney history—how the restaurant inside Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom...
Villains, Funhouses, and the Alice Ride That Was Almost Too Dangerous to Build (Ep. 528)
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa, Jim Hill, and Imagineer Jim Shull dig into the wild, weird, and wonderfully unsafe history of Disney’s unbuilt Alice in Wonderland walkth...
Tariff concerns and a peek at Epic Universe (Ep 527)
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined this week by veteran Imagineer Jim Shull for a super-sized edition of this podcast. As these three first recap Len’...
Fiberglass Heads and Forbidden Mountains (Ep. 526)
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jim Hill is joined by special guest Ruben Bolling, the award-winning cartoonist behind Tom the Dancing Bug, while Len Testa is off cru...
The Red Car That Never Was: Sunset Boulevard’s Lost History and Epic Universe’s Survey (Ep. 525)
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill take you back to a time when Hollywood Studios had no Sunset Boulevard and how a red car, a Rocketeer supper club,...
Reflections Complete: The Full Story of Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge and the Evolution of DVC (Ep. 524)
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill are joined by DVC expert Paul Krieger to finally wrap up the long-running series on Reflections: A Disney Lakesid...
Disney Concept Art vs. Reality: Why Your Favorite Rides Look So Different (Ep. 523)
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill break down new details about the Indiana Jones ride at Animal Kingdom, explore the Monsters Inc. Door Coaster ride...
The Indiana Jones Ride at Animal Kingdom: What We Know So Far (Ep. 522)
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill reveal new details about the Indiana Jones ride planned for Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas land, including ear...
The Untold Story of Ron Miller and Disney’s Lost Era (Ep. 521)
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill are joined by award-winning journalist Neil O’Brien to explore the most under-reported period in Disney’s his...
Buffalo Junction: Disney’s Forgotten Frontier Resort (Ep. 520)
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill, joined by former Imagineer Jim Shull, dive into the fascinating history of Buffalo Junction, the resort Disney alm...
Is D23 the New Magic Kingdom Club… and Is It Worth It? (Ep. 519)
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill break down Hollywood Studios’ unannounced Villaintines Day event, Disney’s history of lost resort projects, and ...
How Disney Tried (and Failed) to Sell a Ticket Book for Fort Wilderness (Ep. 518)
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill dive into the history of Fort Wilderness and River Country, including the expansion that almost happened and how Dis...
Annual Passes and the Mystery of Disney’s Vanishing Resort (Ep. 517)
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill explore the surprising history of annual passes—how Disneyland accidentally created a theme park membership progra...
Conquering Epcot’s Festival of the Arts and the Mystery of Disney’s Reflections (Ep. 516)
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill are joined by Christina Harrison to explore the best (and worst) of Epcot’s Festival of the Arts while diving into...
How to Beat Animal Kingdom Before Breakfast (and What Happened to Reflections?) (Ep. 515)
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill share how to conquer Animal Kingdom faster than you can finish a Mickey waffle and dig into the curious case of Disn...
Taking on Hollywood Studios Without Lightning Lane (and Winning) (Ep. 514)
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill reveal how to take on Hollywood Studios during peak crowds without relying on Lightning Lane, plus a look at Disney’...
How Disney’s George Wilkins Created the Soundtrack to Your EPCOT Dreams (Ep. 513)
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill explore the remarkable career of Disney composer George Wilkins, the man behind EPCOT’s most iconic music, and dis...
How Expensive Can WDW’s Lightning Lane Premier Pass Get? (Ep. 512)
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill break down the jaw-dropping prices of Disney’s Lightning Lane Premier Pass, which sold out at a whopping $478 per ...
Why Disney’s Polynesian Tower Might Be the Best Magic Kingdom Hotel (Ep. 511)
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Len Testa and Jim Hill as they dive into the fascinating and occasionally outrageous story of how Disney transformed Caribbean Beach into their 1...
How Disney Flattened a Chunk of Caribbean Beach to Pave the Way for Their Priciest DVC Resort (Ep. 510)
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim and Len as they serve up another helping of Disney history, humor, and holiday cheer: Jollywood Nights 2024 Review: Len breaks down why thi...
How Sunny Eclipse came to the Starlight Café (Ep. 509 )
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing when “Dinosaur: The Ride” will close at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. They also discu...
What’s it really like down in the tunnels under the Magic Kingdom (Ep. 508 )
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by Jim Shull of “Disney Journeys” &; Eric Hersey of the “Epic Universal Podcast” for an in-depth look at W...
Muppet*Vision 3D’s Curtain Call: Making Way for Electric Mayhem & Jollywood Nights Review! (Ep. 507)
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim and Len as they explore the latest holiday updates, behind-the-scenes details, and listener questions about Disney’s parks and attractions....
Villains Land’s 13 Disney Baddies Revealed & How Imagineering Saved Christmas with the Country Bears (Ep. 506)
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Disney Dish Podcast, Jim and Len deliver a mix of Disney news, listener questions, and fascinating history. Tune in as they cover: ...
Is Disney’s Premier Pass Really Worth It? Plus, Universal’s Year-Round Horror & El Rio Del Tiempo’s Final Chapter! (Ep. 505)
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Len Testa and Jim Hill bring you a packed show with the latest theme park news and the finale of Jim’s deep dive into EPCO...
Tropical Americas is Coming, $25 Cake Slices, and the Grand Finale of EPCOT’s El Rio Del Tiempo (Ep. 504)
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ver exciting updates and wrap up a beloved EPCOT attraction’s history in the grand finale of their series on El Rio del Tiempo. Here’s what’s ...
Epcot’s Hidden Gems: The Forgotten Details of El Rio del Tiempo (Ep. 503)
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Disney Dish Podcast, Len and Jim explore more of Epcot’s rich history with part two of their series on the Mexico Pavilion’...
The Lost Rides of Epcot: The Untold History of El Rio del Tiempo (Ep. 502)
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Disney Dish, Len and Jim dive into the rich history of one of EPCOT’s lesser-known attractions, "El Rio del Tiempo." Join us for ...
Pixar vs. Disney: How Mickey’s PhilharMagic Became Eisner’s Secret Weapon (Ep. 501)
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Disney Dish Podcast, Jim Hill and Len Testa take you through the latest Disney updates and a deep dive into the fascinating hi...
Self-Driving Vehicles at Disney? Plus The Story Behind The Legend of the Lion King (Ep. 500)
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Disney Dish Podcast, Len Testa and Jim Hill discuss the latest updates and history behind Mickey’s PhilharMagic. Tune in ...
Do you remember Epcot’s “Magic Journeys” (Ep 499)
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa and Jim Hill start this week’s episode by sharing a survey the Universal Orlando Resort recently sent out. They then look back at the 3D ...
Behind the Bar: Ricky Debler Jr. on Creating Disney’s Most Popular Tequila Spot (Ep. 498)
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Disney Dish Podcast, Len Testa and Jim Hill bring you the latest updates and an in-depth look at Disney’s past, present, and...
Inside Tony Baxter’s 1976 Presentation: Big Thunder’s Forgotten Neighbors (Ep. 497)
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Disney Dish Podcast, Jim Hill and Len Testa bring you the latest Disney theme park news, listener questions, and a deep dive i...
Big Thunder's Wild History, Tron’s Queue Overhaul, and Universal’s Next Big Attraction (Ep. 496)
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Disney Dish, Jim Hill and Len Testa bring you the latest Disney theme park news, dive into listener questions, and share some ...
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 495: How a Western River led to Big Thunder Mountain
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the three tiers of hotels that the Universal Orlando Resort just rolled out. They also t...
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 494: How did the Imagineers just update WDW’s “Peter Pan Flight”
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a special solo show, Jim Hill first talks about which Disney Villains just made their debut at DCA’s “Oogie Boogie Bash.” He then looks bac...
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 493: Frontierland to trade steamboat ride for “Cars” -themed road rally
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill start today’s episode by discussing the changes that will soon be coming to Tom Sawyer Island at WDW’s Magic Kingdom. They ...
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Special Bonus Episode: What’s next for the Disney Parks
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 492: Remembering Disneyland’s Indian Village
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s episode by getting the skinny on thinly sliced pieces of bacon. They then discuss whether the changes that...
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 491 : Disney Destiny puts villains in the spotlight
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s episode by reviewing Universal Orlando’s plans for “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Ma...
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 490: In what month of 2025 is Epic Universe going to open?
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s show, Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by veteran Imagineer Jim Shull & Len’s twin sister, Linda. These four then discuss the news o...
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 489: How does WDW’s new “Country Bear” show stack up
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa starts this week’s show by revealing which attractions will be open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Extended Evening Hours at that ...
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 488: Disney Cruise Line coming to Japan
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome Disney author & historian Foxx Nolte. Who gives them a preview of his latest book, “Scoundrels, Villains, & Knaves: D...
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 487: A look at LEGO’s lengthy relationship with Disney Parks & Experiences
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the different “lands” that Guests can explore once they board the Disney Adventure (...
How Lightning Lane Multi Pass is supposed to work (Ep. 486)
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing WDW’s Genie+ replacement. They then walk through exactly what happened backsta...
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 485: Is WDW getting ready to revamp the My Disney Experience app
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking at the “Dark Universe” concept art that the Universal Orlando Resort just revealed. Then ...
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 484: How were Disneyland’s fireworks impacted by the Clean Air Act
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the operational issues that “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” continues to have durin...
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 483: What were Disneyland’s first fireworks show like
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the technical issues “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” has been facing during its Cast Membe...
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 482: How “Date Nite at Disneyland” got started
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the opening weekend of performances of “Disney Dreams That Soar.” They then look back...
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 481: Up before dawn with “Disney Dreams That Soar”
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa shares what it was like to watch Disney Springs’ new nighttime show from Saratoga Springs. Jim Hill then finishes his history of the minia...
Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 480: When the Disneyland Hotel had a miniature golf course
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing who gets to experience “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” when as part of that WDW attraction...