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March 31, 2025

The Red Car That Never Was: Sunset Boulevard’s Lost History and Epic Universe’s Survey (Ep. 525)

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, and Roger Rabbit rides nearly changed everything. Plus, Universal’s first Ep...
March 24, 2025

Reflections Complete: The Full Story of Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge and the Evolution of DVC (Ep. 524)

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 Lakeside Lodge—now Lakeshore Lodge. They explore how this project evolved from concep...
March 17, 2025

Disney Concept Art vs. Reality: Why Your Favorite Rides Look So Different (Ep. 523)

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 system, and take a deep dive into how Disney’s concept art often differs fro...
March 10, 2025

The Indiana Jones Ride at Animal Kingdom: What We Know So Far (Ep. 522)

This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill reveal new details about the Indiana Jones ride planned for Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas land, including early concept art, ride storylines, and how Imagineering is staying true to Maya...
March 3, 2025

The Untold Story of Ron Miller and Disney’s Lost Era (Ep. 521)

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 history—the years between Walt’s death and Michael Eisner’s arrival. Neil’s new book,...
Feb. 24, 2025

Buffalo Junction: Disney’s Forgotten Frontier Resort (Ep. 520)

This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill, joined by former Imagineer Jim Shull, dive into the fascinating history of Buffalo Junction, the resort Disney almost built between Fort Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge. Inspired by Disneyla...
Feb. 17, 2025

Is D23 the New Magic Kingdom Club… and Is It Worth It? (Ep. 519)

This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill break down Hollywood Studios’ unannounced Villaintines Day event, Disney’s history of lost resort projects, and Universal’s wild new food lineup for Epic Universe. Villaintines Day at Hollywo...
Feb. 10, 2025

How Disney Tried (and Failed) to Sell a Ticket Book for Fort Wilderness (Ep. 518)

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 Disney’s first water park became a fan favorite before shutting down. Plus, Ji...
Feb. 3, 2025

Annual Passes and the Mystery of Disney’s Vanishing Resort (Ep. 517)

This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill explore the surprising history of annual passes—how Disneyland accidentally created a theme park membership program and what Disney might have in store next. Plus, Jim continues the saga of R...
Jan. 27, 2025

Conquering Epcot’s Festival of the Arts and the Mystery of Disney’s Reflections (Ep. 516)

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 the intriguing history of Disney’s shelved resort project, Reflections: A La...
Jan. 20, 2025

How to Beat Animal Kingdom Before Breakfast (and What Happened to Reflections?) (Ep. 515)

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 Disney’s Reflections: A Lakeside Lodge. Animal Kingdom Touring Plan : Len’s ste...
Jan. 13, 2025

Taking on Hollywood Studios Without Lightning Lane (and Winning) (Ep. 514)

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’s music legend George Wilkins and other park updates: Hollywood Studios Tou...
Jan. 6, 2025

How Disney’s George Wilkins Created the Soundtrack to Your EPCOT Dreams (Ep. 513)

Jim looks at the theme park music of George Wilkins
Dec. 30, 2024

How Expensive Can WDW’s Lightning Lane Premier Pass Get? (Ep. 512)

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 person during the holidays. Premier Pass Sticker Shock : Is there a limit to ...
Dec. 23, 2024

Why Disney’s Polynesian Tower Might Be the Best Magic Kingdom Hotel (Ep. 511)

Join Len Testa and Jim Hill as they dive into the fascinating and occasionally outrageous story of how Disney transformed Caribbean Beach into their 15th DVC property: Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort : Len reviews ...
Dec. 16, 2024

How Disney Flattened a Chunk of Caribbean Beach to Pave the Way for Their Priciest DVC Resort (Ep. 510)

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 this year’s merriest event at Hollywood Studios is a must-visit, with mouthwater...
Dec. 9, 2024

How Sunny Eclipse came to the Starlight Café (EP 509 )

Jim gives us the history of Sunny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe.
Dec. 2, 2024

What’s it really like down in the tunnels under the Magic Kingdom (Ep 508 )

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 WDW’s Utilidor system. Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:  What d...
Nov. 25, 2024

Muppet*Vision 3D’s Curtain Call: Making Way for Electric Mayhem & Jollywood Nights Review!

oin Jim and Len as they explore the latest holiday updates, behind-the-scenes details, and listener questions about Disney’s parks and attractions. Jollywood Nights 2024 Review: Discover how this year’s event improved on last...
Nov. 11, 2024

Is Disney’s Premier Pass Really Worth It? Plus, Universal’s Year-Round Horror & El Rio Del Tiempo’s Final Chapter! (Ep. 505)

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 EPCOT’s El Rio del Tiempo. Tune in as they cover: Universal’s Year-Round Horror Nig...
Nov. 4, 2024

Tropical Americas is Coming, $25 Cake Slices, and the Grand Finale of EPCOT’s El Rio Del Tiempo (Ep. 504)

part 3 of Jim’s now four-part history of EPCOT’s El Rio del Tiempo boat ride!
Oct. 28, 2024

Epcot’s Hidden Gems: The Forgotten Details of El Rio del Tiempo (Ep. 503)

II’s part 2 of Jim’s now three-part history of EPCOT’s El Rio del Tiempo boat ride!
Oct. 21, 2024

The Lost Rides of Epcot: The Untold History of El Rio del Tiempo (Ep. 502)

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 Part 1 of a two-part series as Jim takes us back to the 1982 dedication of EPCOT'...