Episodes

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 422: Remember when “Let’s Make a Deal” was produced at Disney-MGM

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 422: Remember when “Let’s Make a Deal” was produced at Disney-MGM

April 10, 2023

Jim and Len remember when “Let’s Make a Deal” was produced at Disney-MGM

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 421: Which division at Disney just disappeared during the 1st round of lay-offs

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 421: Which division at Disney just disappeared during the 1st round of lay-offs

April 3, 2023

Jim continues talking about the relationship between Disney and TWO famous architects, Michael Graves and Robert A.M. Stern.

ThenDisney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 420: What’s the origin story for WDW’s Dolphin & the Swan Hotels

ThenDisney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 420: What’s the origin story for WDW’s Dolphin & the Swan Hotels

March 27, 2023

Jim tells us all about the relationship between Disney and TWO famous architects, Michael Graves and Robert A.M. Stern.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 418: Looking back at WDW’s Cinderellabration

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 418: Looking back at WDW’s Cinderellabration

March 13, 2023

Jim gives us the history of CinderellaBration!

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 417: Why the original “Partners” statue was placed where it was at Disneyland

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 417: Why the original “Partners” statue was placed where it was at Disneyland

March 6, 2023

Jim finishes up the history of Disney using Walt’s image in the parks.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 416: Who played Walt Disney in movies & TV shows

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 416: Who played Walt Disney in movies & TV shows

Feb. 27, 2023

In the feature, Jim tells us who played Walt Disney in movies and TV shows

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 415: Why Universal Orlando is conducting surveys on WDW’s reservation system

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 415: Why Universal Orlando is conducting surveys on WDW’s reservation system

Feb. 20, 2023

Jim talks about how Disney’s tried to use Walt’s likeness in the parks.

Disney Dish Episode 414: What’s it like to ride TRON: Lightcycle Run at WDW’s Magic Kingdom

Disney Dish Episode 414: What’s it like to ride TRON: Lightcycle Run at WDW’s Magic Kingdom

Feb. 13, 2023

Jim tells us about all the times Disney’s tried to use robotic arms as rides in its theme parks.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 413: Trails End restaurant to close at WDW’s Fort Wilderness

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 413: Trails End restaurant to close at WDW’s Fort Wilderness

Feb. 6, 2023

Jim tells us about the time Disneyland switched to a 7-day-a-week operating schedule.

Disney Dish Episode 412: “Mirror, Mirror for Us All” takes up-close look at Disney theme parks

Disney Dish Episode 412: “Mirror, Mirror for Us All” takes up-close look at Disney theme parks

Jan. 30, 2023

Jim gives us the history … and future … of the Swiss Family Treehouse.

Disney Dish Episode 411:  Looking back on the early days of DAK’s Wild Africa Trek

Disney Dish Episode 411: Looking back on the early days of DAK’s Wild Africa Trek

Jan. 23, 2023

Jim and Len talk about the history of Animal Kingdom’s Wild Africa Trek, which made its debut on this day back in 2011.

Disney Dish Episode 410: What Len learned at that Reedy Creek Improvement District public meeting

Disney Dish Episode 410: What Len learned at that Reedy Creek Improvement District public meeting

Jan. 16, 2023

Len attends the Reedy Creek Improvement District planning meeting and Ihe hears voices, not necessarily in that order.

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 409:  Why Disneyland’s stagecoach was so short-lived

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 409: Why Disneyland’s stagecoach was so short-lived

Jan. 9, 2023

Video of Disneyland’s first stagecoaches sparks Jim to talk about what Frontierland was like back when the park opened.

Disney Dish Episode 408: Looking back at Epcot’s “World of Motion” pavilion

Disney Dish Episode 408: Looking back at Epcot’s “World of Motion” pavilion

Jan. 2, 2023

Jim celebrates the classic EPCOT attraction World of Motion, which closed on this day back in 1996.