Episodes

Listener Mailbag - Butterbeer, After Hours, and New Year’s Eve Crowds (Ep. 12)
Feb. 10, 2026

Listener Mailbag - Butterbeer, After Hours, and New Year’s Eve Crowds (Ep. 12)

This session of The Case For lets Judge Jim Hill step out from behind the bench and into the mailroom as Len Testa and Chris Cox react to listener feedback from several recent cases. From after-hours events and dining plans t...
The Case for Lightning Lane (Ep. 11)
Jan. 27, 2026

The Case for Lightning Lane (Ep. 11)

In this session of The Case Four , Judge Jim Hill presides over a lively and surprisingly practical debate about Walt Disney World’s Lightning Lane system. Len Testa and Chris Cox dig into what you really gain - and lose - wh...
The Best (and Worst) Disney Park Entrances Around the World (Ep. 10)
Jan. 13, 2026

The Best (and Worst) Disney Park Entrances Around the World (Ep. 10)

On this episode of The Case For with Chris Cox , Jim Hill convenes court in a flooded courtroom to debate one deceptively big question - which Disney park entrances actually work best. With Len Testa mysteriously missing in a...
The Case for Disney World on New Year’s Eve (Ep. 9)
Dec. 30, 2025

The Case for Disney World on New Year’s Eve (Ep. 9)

Spending New Year’s Eve inside a Disney World theme park sounds like the ultimate “most magical place on Earth” flex - until you remember you’re doing it shoulder-to-shoulder with what feels like the population of a small nat...
Snack Credits: A Fudge Judge Renders the Verdict (Ep. 8)
Dec. 16, 2025

Snack Credits: A Fudge Judge Renders the Verdict (Ep. 8)

Snack credits are either the best little “vacation cheat code” Disney ever slipped into the Dining Plan - or a spreadsheet-powered trap that turns your family trip into a competitive sport. This week in the Court of the Disne...
The Case for Butterbeer: How Universal Won the Sip Heard ’Round the World (Ep. 7)
Dec. 2, 2025

The Case for Butterbeer: How Universal Won the Sip Heard ’Round the World (Ep. 7)

In this week’s episode of The Case For , Jim and Chris dive deep into the foamy, sugary mystery of Butterbeer – from its first mention in Prisoner of Azkaban to its billion-calorie domination of Universal’s theme parks. Along...
Your Verdicts on Park Hopping, Rope Drops, and Solo Trips (Ep. 6)
Nov. 18, 2025

Your Verdicts on Park Hopping, Rope Drops, and Solo Trips (Ep. 6)

This week, Jim Hill joins Len Testa and Chris Cox in the Court of the Walt Disney World Resort to open the mailbag and dive into your comments on park hopping, rope dropping, resort strategy, and the joys of solo touring. HIG...
A View Worth the Price? The Disney Deluxe Debate (Ep. 5)
Nov. 4, 2025

A View Worth the Price? The Disney Deluxe Debate (Ep. 5)

Order in the court! Judge Jim Hill presides as Len Testa and Chris Cox debate whether Walt Disney World’s deluxe resorts truly justify their sky-high price tags. From monorail convenience and poolside fireworks to theming, di...
After Hours at Disney: Magical Bonus or Midnight Money Pit? (Ep. 4)
Oct. 21, 2025

After Hours at Disney: Magical Bonus or Midnight Money Pit? (Ep. 4)

In this episode of The Case For with Chris Cox , the court examines one of Walt Disney World's most exclusive experiences: after hours hard ticket events. From Boo Bash to Jollywood Nights, are these late-night parties packed...
Are Disney Club Level Rooms Worth the Price? Or Just Fancy Granola and Regret? (Ep. 3)
Oct. 7, 2025

Are Disney Club Level Rooms Worth the Price? Or Just Fancy Granola and Regret? (Ep. 3)

In this episode of The Case For with Chris Cox , the court examines one of Walt Disney World's most debated splurges: Club Level rooms. Are they an indulgent upgrade that transforms your trip, or just overpriced cereal and co...
Rope Drop at Disney: Worth It or Way Too Early? (Ep. 2)
Sept. 16, 2025

Rope Drop at Disney: Worth It or Way Too Early? (Ep. 2)

In this second episode of The Case For with Chris Cox , the gavel drops on one of the earliest theme park traditions. Rope dropping: brilliant strategy or brutal wake-up call? Chris Cox and Len Testa make their cases while Ju...
The Case For (and Against) Park Hopping at Walt Disney World (Ep. 1)
Aug. 31, 2025

The Case For (and Against) Park Hopping at Walt Disney World (Ep. 1)

Is park hopping the best way to squeeze every drop of Disney magic out of your vacation - or just an overpriced bus pass with extra steps? In this first episode of The Case For with Chris Cox, mind reader and performer Chris ...