Episodes

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 446: What’s next for “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser”

Sept. 25, 2023

Jim tells us about the best Disney fireworks show that you’ve never seen

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 445: How Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, is doing post-pandemic

Sept. 18, 2023

, Jim gives us the history of Disney’s Aulani Resort, including post-pandemic changes.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 444: How the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique became a worldwide phenomenon

Sept. 11, 2023

Jim Hill talks about the history of the Bibbity Boppity Boutique, which opened this week in 2007.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 443: The Mansion expansions that almost happened

Sept. 4, 2023

Jim Hill follows up news of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion expansion with other Haunted Mansion ideas that almost … materialized.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 442: The real cost of transforming Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Aug. 28, 2023

Jim Hill and Jim Shull tell us about the development of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, on the anniversary of its WDW opening in 2019.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 441: Making the most of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Aug. 21, 2023

Jim finishes up the story of Spain’s EPCOT pavilion and Gigantic

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 440: Why “Tangled” & “Frozen” wound up with one word titles

Aug. 14, 2023

Jim continues the story of Spain’s EPCOT pavilion and Gigantic

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 438: Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party actually worth the extra expense

July 31, 2023

im and a special guest tell us what the early days were like when Disney announced the construction of Shanghai Disneyland announced this week back in 2005.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 437: How the “Magical World of Barbie” show wound up at Epcot

July 24, 2023

Jim gives us the history of EPCOT’s Magical World of Barbie show.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 436: Who’s moving into WDW’s Haunted Mansion next month

July 17, 2023

In our main segment, Jim wraps up the history of the Toy Story Mania attractions around the world.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 435: What changes is Disney World reportedly considering for Genie+

July 10, 2023

Jim tells us how Disney has adapted the Toy Story Mania ride to fit into three different theme parks.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 433: “Secret Invasion” is off to a strong start on Disney+

June 26, 2023

Jim gives us the surprising history of the Walt Disney World Speedway, which started construction this week in 1995.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 432: Remembering Disneyland’s “Flights of Fancy” parade

June 19, 2023

Jim tells us about the first time Disney used inflatable costumes for its parade performers.

Disney Dish Episode 431: Is Disney World readying a redo of its Animal Kingdom theme park

June 12, 2023

Jim finishes up the story of Disneyland hotel renovations, including how it relates to the Enchanted Tiki Room.

Disney Dish Episode 430: Does “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” really need to be that authentic?

June 5, 2023

Jim continues his discussion of the Disneyland Hotel expansion in the 1960s and 1970s.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 429: Where the mermaids in Tomorrowland Lagoon came from

May 29, 2023

Jim talks about how changes to the pool area of the Disneyland Hotel reflects design trends in Disney resorts all over.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 428: Lake Nona Town Center project canceled, “Galactic Starcruiser” to close

May 22, 2023

Jim talks about the "Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries" promotion at Disneyland Park in 2008.

The Disney Dish Episodwith Jim Hill Episode 427: Why “Aladdin’s Oasis” was only open for 14 months in the 1990s

May 15, 2023

Jim tells us about "Aladdin's Oasis," the short-lived restaurant / show that ran at Disneyland from the summer of 1993 through the summer of 1994.

Disney Dish Episode 426: Do you remember Disney-MGM’s “Star of the Day” program?

May 8, 2023

Jim gives us the history of Disney’s “Star of the Day” campaign at MGM Studios.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 425: The other times fires broke out at Disney theme parks

May 1, 2023

Jim reminds us of all the times Disney show elements have gone up in flames

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 424: The edible landscape at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

April 24, 2023

Iin our main segment, Jim gives us the history of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, which had its 22nd birthday last week!

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 423: What may replace “Poseidon’s Fury” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

April 17, 2023

Jim gives us the history of “Poseidon’s Fury: Escape from the Lost City” at Universal’s Island of Adventure closing on May 9th.