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April 22, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 476: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” gets ready for its grand opening

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 476: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” gets ready for its grand opening

Jim gives us part 3 of the story of how Disney World’s Tomorrowland came to be.

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the Stella Nova & Terra Luna Resorts at Universal Orlando. They then look back at Disney’s reaction to Mattel’s 1972 announcement of its Circus World theme park project

Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:

  • How many times will Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights be presented this year


  • What’s the name of the bay that the “World of Frozen” is built alongside at the theme park formerly known as Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris


  • What price range is Universal reportedly considering when it comes to admission to its new kid-friendly park currently under construction in Bliss, TX


  • Why are the popcorn buckets sold at the Disney Parks in Anaheim & Tokyo so much nicer than the ones that are sold at the WDW Resort


  • How were the elephants dressed at the groundbreaking ceremony for Circus World back in April of 1973


Show Notes

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