Sept. 10, 2025

The Day Pooh Beat Davy Crockett (and Sold Cereal Too) (Ep. 64)

The Day Pooh Beat Davy Crockett (and Sold Cereal Too) (Ep. 64)

Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey return with a jam-packed episode of I Want That Too, covering the latest Disney merch, clever marketing strategies, and holiday surprises.

  • The rise of popcorn buckets in parks and movie theaters – from talking Mickey to mummy Stitch to a Tron lightcycle

  • How Disney uses psychology to nudge us into spending more, from limited releases to sneaky menu tricks

  • Nightmare Before Christmas merch expansions, books, and light trails around the globe

  • Early Christmas décor spotted at Disneyland Paris – and why Disney (and retailers) get a head start on the holidays

  • The surprising history of Winnie the Pooh at Disney, including cereal crossovers and rare collectibles

From ghost Mickey buckets to glow-in-the-dark villain sneakers, Jim and Lauren unpack the ways Disney keeps fans coming back for “just one more thing.”

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