The Disney Dish with Jim Hill

Disney Dish Episode 188: Mapping out WDI’s plans to redo Adventureland at WDW’s Magic Kingdom

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len Testa & Jim Hill kick off this week's show by talking about Walt Disney Studios’ decision to push back the release of “The Jungle Cruise” mo...

Disney Dish Episode 187: Live From Main Street- Walking down Main Street, U.S.A. during the 2018 holiday season

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len Testa & Jim Hill kick off a brand-new walk-thru of WDW's Magic Kingdom by exploring Main Street, U.S.A. This tour starts off with an update on tha...

Disney Dish Episode 186: How Disney's decision to delay "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3" has impacted the "Jungle Cruise" movie

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len Testa and Jim Hill kick off this week's show talking about how EPCOT will be expanding its International Festival of the Arts to seven days a week...

Disney Dish Episode 185: Teeny trains at Epcot. Big changes coming to "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster" in Paris

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's a special listener mail edition of the Disney Dish podcast. Len Testa and Jim Hill start things off by discussing the history of Epcot's Garden R...

Disney Dish Episode 184: An in-depth look at Disney World's new date-based ticket pricing system

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len Testa & Jim Hill starts off this episode by talking about how Disney World finally officially announcing that long-rumored DVC which will be built...

Disney Dish Episode 183: Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge to be WDW's next DVC. How Starbucks came to be part of Disney Parks & Resorts

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len Testa and Jim Hill start off this week's podcast by talking about the name that Disney Vacation Club is considering for the new resort they're pla...

Disney Dish Episode 182: Listener questions about WDW's Skyliner, "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge," and flexible ticket pricing

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this listener question show by revisiting WDW's Skyliner system. They then encourage a Disney Dish listener to brave th...

Disney Dish Episode 181: Skymosphere in Epcot's replacement of "Illuminations" and Thunder in Paradise

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len Testa & Jim Hill discuss the impact that swapping out Epcot's nighttime show will have on all the restaurants around World Showcase. Then Len ...

Disney Dish Episode 180: Could Free Dining be on its way out at Disney World?

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len Testa starts off this episode by discussing what changes are in the works for Artist Point at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort & Mickey's Backyard...

Disney Dish Episode 179: Is it time for a two part Food & Wine ? Why are the Disneyland Resort & the City of Anaheim brawling?

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len starts this week's podcast off with his impressions of Disney Springs' newest eateries, Chicken Guy! and Terralina Crafted Italian. Mr. Testa then...

Disney Dish Episode 178: You might just get stuck in the muck in the next version of The Void Star Wars VR Experience

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len braves the Florida heat to get the latest news from Toy Story Land and Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. He also can't resist talking about t...

Disney Dish Episode 177: Update - Disney's Skyliner and Universal Orlando's Aventura Hotel

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jim and Len update us on new info about the Skyliner that changes everything we thought we knew. And also get fidgety when talking about taking a sp...

Disney Dish Episode 176: Disney Transportation: Cruise ships, helicopters and the Millenium Falcon

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is a transportation themed Disney Dish. Instead of trains, planes and automobiles, Jim and Len talk about increasing cruise prices, the helicopte...

Disney Dish-Episode 175: UG readers reveal their favorite restaurants at Universal Orlando's parks and resorts

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len Testa & Jim Hill check out "TRON" coaster construction as well as the Magic Kingdom's new Instagrammable beverages. They also reveal the unlikely ...

Episode 174: It's All About the Numbers

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What will, won't or may happen in Epcot and elsewhere in WDW could depend on the numbers. Check out a time-lapse video of the construction of the mass...

Episode 173: Restaurant News, Listener Questions, Restaurant Survey Results

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jim and Len discuss what's happening restaurant-wise in Disney Springs plus answer a few listener questions before getting into which restaurant ratin...

Episode 172: DHS News and Superboy History

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest Disney Dish podcast, Len & Jim give listeners an update on Disney's Hollywood Studios. To be specific, how construction of "Star Wars: ...

Episode 171: More about Toy Story Land and possible Universal Plans revealed

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len walks through Toy Story Land right before it floods. A listener sends in a survey question from Universal Orlando that hints at something big. Lea...

Episode 170: Toy Story Land Opens!

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Come walk through Toy Story Land and ride the rides with Len. Plus Jim tells us what else is coming up in the next year for the Studios. Learn more ...

Episode 169: Galaxy's Edge Listener Questions and Around the Park News

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We also review new Disney survey questions on ride sharing and new technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 168: Galaxy's Edge Listener Questions and Around the Park News

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jim also a listener question about how Annual Passholder park dates might change around Galaxy's Edge opening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Episode 167: New Harry Potter Coaster Details!

17 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len visits Donald's Dino-Bash at the Animal Kingdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 166: Animal Kingdom Visit + On-site Perks at Disney Springs Hotels

10 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Also Len visits Disney's Animal Kingdom for the new Up! bird show and Satuli Canteen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 165: New Evidence of Lightsabers in Galaxy's Edge and How Crowd Control Will Work

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jim also explains how crowd control is likely to work when Galaxy's Edge opens in Disneyland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Episode 164: New Fort Wilderness DVC and Epcot Resorts?

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In our main story we talk about changes to Disney's Photopass system using artificial intelligence to make better photos. Learn more about your ad cho...

Episode 163: Unbuilt Epcot Thames River Ride and Maleficient Bursts Into Flames!

22 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We also cover the Maleficient Dragon fire during the Festival of Fantasy parade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 162: Strategery! The Projects Disney and Universal Aren't Talking About

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len and Jim talk about the new WDW one-day tickets that come with pre-selected FASTPASS options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Episode 161: Epcot Visit and Galaxy's Edge Tech News

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len visits Epcot to see whether there's enough space at International Gateway for Skyliner traffic. Len also goes over hints about how gameplay at t...

Episode 160: New Epcot Concept Surfaces at Auction

02 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In news, Len and Jim talk about Animal Kingdom's extended morning EMH throughout early summer 2018. Len also talks DHS waits with Toy Story Land opens...

Disney Dish Episode 159: More Skyliner and Park News, Plus DCA Wrap-Up

28 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len talks about new Disney patents for self-driving cars and virtual reality and a new update to the Agent P game in World Showcase. Jim hears more ab...

Episode 158: "Oh God - We Never Thought of This!" - Disney Skyliner Edition

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In other news, Disney announced a new app called "Play Disney Parks", with features Len and Jim hinted about last November. Learn more about your ad c...

Episode 157: WDW Property Developments and Disney Raises the Titanic

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len notes that Disney has quiety announced new Flamingo Crossing apartment developments, and Jim points out how this ties in to the closing of Crossro...

Episode 156: Len's Menu Rants, Galaxy's Edge Technology, and DCA

15 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len eats at Jiko and Enzo's Hideaway and wonders when menus became incomprehensible. Jim begins telling the history of Disney California Adventure. Le...

Episode 155: Do Disney's Summer Hotel Discounts Signal a Strategy Shift?

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len finds some interesting pricing trends in Disney's latest hotel discounts, and Jim explains the strategy Disney's using. Learn more about your ad c...

Episode 154: Pirates of the Scare-ibbean(?) and Potential Galaxy's Edge Opening Dates

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jim tells a story Len's never heard before about how Pirates of the Caribbean almost got a holiday overlay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Episode 153: Indiana Jones and Star Wars in Disney's Parks, Part 3

01 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In news, we talk about the Disney corporate re-organization and how it'll affect the parks, a quick take on parking fees, and more. Learn more about y...

Episode 152: Indiana Jones and Star Wars in Disney's Parks, Part 2

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In news, Len talks about how Disney World is handling spring break crowds, including whether older rides can reliably run at full capacity for days on...

Episode 151: Indiana Jones and Star Wars in Disney's Parks

14 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In news, we talk about Disney's latest price increases and what we can expect between now and when Galaxy's Edge opens. Learn more about your ad choic...

Episode 149: Marvel in Disneyland Paris and What it Means for Us

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In news, we also talk about what Black Panther's success means for Disney's theme parks, the new changes at Be Our Guest, and more. Learn more about y...

Episode 148: Who Thought 'Minnie Mouse Madonna' Was a Good Idea?

14 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

To do this, Disney make a TV movie called 'Totally Minnie Mouse.' Not only was it Minnie's first solo starring role, it included TV personalities Suza...

Episode 147: Chronological Disneyland and Is This the Dumb New Name for Hollywood Studios?

03 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jim casually drops news that the new name for Hollywood Studuios is 'Disney Cinemagine Park', and goes through all the other name options considered. ...

Episode 146: The Be Our Guest Restaurant

31 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Also, Jim not being Norwegian, can't pronounce 'Akershus'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 145: The Finale of SpectroMagic's History / Len's Trip to Disneyland

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Len talks about his holiday trip to Disneyland and DCA, including his take on Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout, It's a Small World Holiday, a...

Episode 144: 2017 In Review

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jim focuses on the D23 announcements, including new Star Wars details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 143: Part 2 of the History of the SpectroMagic Parade

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jim also reviews the details of the now-official Disney/Fox merger, including what it means for the film franchises and theme parks. Learn more about ...

Episode 142: History of the SpectroMagic Parade, part 1

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In other news, Jim previews what a Disney/Fox merger might look like, and we talk about Disney's decision to retain the Shutters name for their new Ca...

(Updated) Episode 141: How Disney's Theme Park Music Affects You (with Gregory Camp)

01 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Camp is the author of "Mickey Mouse Muzak: Shaping Experience Musically at Walt Disney World" - a peer-reviewed paper that explores Disney theme p...

Episode 140: DisneyDish Live Event! "What's This? with Jim Hill"

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jim's never seen these slides before, and has no idea what's in the presentation. He's doing all of this off the top of his head. Learn more about you...

Episode 139: Disney's TV Influences in Theme Parks

08 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We also go over news about Caribbean Beach and Coronado Springs development, plus Universal's news that they bought 110 more acres. Learn more about y...

Sneak Peek of Jim's new podcast Marvel Us / Episode 1: Spidey's Long Road Back Home

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode in Jim's new series covering the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Let us know how it sounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Episode 138 - The Mineral King Project, Part 2

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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Episode 137 - Mickey's Toontown in Disneyland, Part 2

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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Episode 136 - Mickey's Toontown in Disneyland

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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Episode 135 - The History of Fantasmic, Part 3 of 3

01 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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Episode 134 - Remembering Marty Sklar

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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Episode 133 - The History of Fantasmic! Part 2

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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Episode 132 - What DID and DID NOT Get Announced at D23

16 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is a bonus iTunes show. If you like this content, hear more at http://disneydish.bandcamp.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Episode 131 - The History of Fantasmic!

16 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With the impending re-opening of Disneyland's Fantasmic!, Jim walks us through the history of the attraction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Episode 130 - The History of Pixar in Disney's Theme Parks

01 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jim walks through the history of Pixar's involvement in Disney's theme parks, from inspiring films, to parades, and rides. Learn more about your ad ch...

Episode 129 - History of Character Greetings plus NintendoLand and Star Wars Hotel News

17 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jim starts a history of character meet-and-greets in Walt Disney World, beginning with how they're hired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Episode 128 - Is "Tapu Tapu" Samoan for "Opening Day Disaster?" and Guardians of the Galaxy opens at DCA.

01 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jim attends the opening day ceremonies at Universal's Volcano Bay water park, then flies across the country for the debut of Guardians of the Galaxy a...

Bonus Episode - Pandora Food and Merchandise, plus WDW News

26 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the possibility that Volcano Bay is causing accidents on I-4, along with Pandora's nighttime lighting. Learn more about your ad choices....

Episode 127 - We review Pandora - The World of Avatar

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This episode includes a walk around the Valley of Mo'ara, plus the Na'vi River Journey and Avatar Flight of Passage rides. Learn more about your ad ch...

Episode 126 - When Harrods Almost Came to Disney (Chronological Disney)

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

...it all gets intertwined with Disney wanting to build a mag-lev train from the airport to WDW, Disney buying a monorail manufacturer, and other stra...

Episode 125 - The Master Plan for Disney Seas California (Disneyland's Unbuilt Second Gate mini-series)

14 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Len and Jim also discuss news about Universal's permit filing for a new hotel, and the sorts of transportation challenges that Universal faces with th...

Episode 124 - When Disneyland's Second Gate was a Boat (Chronological Disneyland Series)

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Len and Jim also discuss Pandora updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 123 - Disney World stories we'll tell in the 2018 Unofficial Guide

19 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We start, of course, with Pandora, and then go across all four theme parks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 122 - The First Second Gate (Chronological Disneyland)

03 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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Episode 121 - Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs News and Disney buys Disneyland Paris

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Next episode we continue our Chronological Disneyland story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 120 - Epcot's Festival of the (mostly culinary) Arts, Caribbean Beach DVC, and other news

01 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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Episode 119 - Rockettes and Restaurants

15 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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Episode 118 - Jim Wraps Up the History of O Canada!

01 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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Bonus Episode #2 - Discovery Bay, Hawaii

25 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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Bonus Episode - Jim and Len review Rogue One with spoilers

16 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How good is Rogue One? Jim and Len talk about the movie, the plot, and the reason behind all of the reshoots that took place Learn more about your ad ...

Episode 117 - Len gets to see Rivers of Light and the Disney Springs drone show!

15 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Visit DisneyDish.Bandcamp.Com for the "director's cut" version of this show, with an additional 17 minutes of content. Learn more about your ad choice...

Episode 116 - The Muppets Restaurant That Never Was

01 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We also talk about Buzz Price's take on these ideas - the memo we're reading from has Buzz's handwritten notes on it. He had very strong feelings abou...

Episode 115 - Why For? The Headless Horseman, Part 2

23 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Part 1 of the story here: https://disneydish.bandcamp.com/track/why-for-the-headless-horseman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Disney Dish Episode 114 - Jim talks about Disney's 1980's plans to develop Long Beach Harbor next to Disneyland

05 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our Chronological Disneyland series with some unbuilt Disney ideas in Long Beach. We also talk about new projection shows at the Magic Kin...

Episode 113 - Previewing our upcoming Unbuilt Disney talk

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Other things we'll be covering on November 12 include Disney's Australia Park, Westernworld, Mineral King, and the SS Disney. Learn more about your ad...

Disney Dish Episode 112 - Disney Hurricane Aftermath, Len's Recent Restaurant Reviews (Condensed version)

15 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This version of the show is condensed to focus on just the story, with no side digressions. The longer episode, with 7 minutes (woo!) of side stories,...

Episode 111 - History of the O Canada! film, part 2 (Condensed version)

01 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This version of the show is condensed to focus on just the story, with no side digressions. The longer episode, with 10 minutes (woo!) of side stories...

Episode 110 - History of the O Canada! film, part 1 (Condensed version)

15 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This version of the show is condensed to focus on just the story, with no side digressions. The longer episode, with 10 minutes (woo!) of side stories...

Episode 109 - History of the Disneyland Hotel, part 2 (Condensed version)

01 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We pick up the story after Disney has just sold out the Rather Corporation to corporate raiders, in exchange for the rights to the property around Los...

Episode 108: Disney News: Earnings, Park Attendance, and Goodbye to Stitch? (Condensed version)

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This version of the show is condensed to focus on just the news, with no side stories or digressions. The longer episode, with 18 minutes of side stor...

Episode 107: The Lost Episode of Chronological Disneyland

20 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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Episode 106b: Disney's Summer 2016 Media Preview (Full version with side stories)

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is the full version of the show, with about 14 extra minutes of side stories. A condensed version is also available, focusing on just the media e...

Episode 106a: Disney's Summer 2016 Media Preview (Condensed version without side stories)

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This version of the show is condensed to focus on just the Media Preview event, with no side stories or digressions. The full episode, with side stori...