Episodes

Aug. 21, 2023

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

Jim finishes up the story of Spain’s EPCOT pavilion and Gigantic
Aug. 14, 2023

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

Jim continues the story of Spain’s EPCOT pavilion and Gigantic
July 31, 2023

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

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.
July 24, 2023

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

Jim gives us the history of EPCOT’s Magical World of Barbie show.
July 17, 2023

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

In our main segment, Jim wraps up the history of the Toy Story Mania attractions around the world.
July 10, 2023

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

Jim tells us how Disney has adapted the Toy Story Mania ride to fit into three different theme parks.
June 26, 2023

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

Jim gives us the surprising history of the Walt Disney World Speedway, which started construction this week in 1995.
June 19, 2023

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

Jim tells us about the first time Disney used inflatable costumes for its parade performers.
June 12, 2023

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

Jim finishes up the story of Disneyland hotel renovations, including how it relates to the Enchanted Tiki Room.
June 5, 2023

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

Jim continues his discussion of the Disneyland Hotel expansion in the 1960s and 1970s.
May 29, 2023

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

Jim talks about how changes to the pool area of the Disneyland Hotel reflects design trends in Disney resorts all over.
May 22, 2023

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

Jim talks about the "Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries" promotion at Disneyland Park in 2008.
May 15, 2023

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

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.
May 8, 2023

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

Jim gives us the history of Disney’s “Star of the Day” campaign at MGM Studios.
May 1, 2023

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

Jim reminds us of all the times Disney show elements have gone up in flames
April 24, 2023

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

Iin our main segment, Jim gives us the history of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, which had its 22nd birthday last week!
April 17, 2023

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

Jim gives us the history of “Poseidon’s Fury: Escape from the Lost City” at Universal’s Island of Adventure closing on May 9th.
April 10, 2023

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

Jim and Len remember when “Let’s Make a Deal” was produced at Disney-MGM
April 3, 2023

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

Jim continues talking about the relationship between Disney and TWO famous architects, Michael Graves and Robert A.M. Stern.
March 27, 2023

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

Jim tells us all about the relationship between Disney and TWO famous architects, Michael Graves and Robert A.M. Stern.
March 13, 2023

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

Jim gives us the history of CinderellaBration!