Episodes

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's Mexico Pavilion and shares the fascinating origin of the pavilion's boat ride. Learn about the ambitious plans for "Las Tres Culturas de Mexico," the mysterious German Rivers ride, and how tight budgets and changing politics reshaped EPCOT's World Showcase. Tune in as t...

Jim continues the history of Mickey’s PhilharMagic!

Jim continues the history of Mickey’s PhilharMagic!

Jim gives us the history of Mickey’s PhilharMagic!

In this episode of The Disney Dish Podcast, Len Testa and Jim Hill bring you the latest updates and an in-depth look at Disney’s past, present, and future. Tune in as they cover: Exclusive Interview: Special guest Ricky Debler Jr. from Palmas Restaurant Group shares the inside story behind their iconic Disney dining locations and the evolution of La Cava del Tequila. Disney Treasure Updates: Get the scoop on the newest details for Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming ship. Disney Surveys: Find out ...

Jim continues the history of Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

In this episode of The Disney Dish, Jim Hill and Len Testa bring you the latest Disney theme park news, dive into listener questions, and share some fascinating theme park history. Tune in for an entertaining and informative discussion featuring: The History of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Learn how this beloved attraction evolved from the original Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland. Disney’s Tron Lightcycle Run Update: Why Disney is replacing the virtual queue with a traditional standb...

Jim gives us the history of Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Jim looks back at how Walt adapted J.B. Barrie’s play & novel to the screen back in 1953

Jim gives us the history of Fantasyland’s Be Our Guest restaurant. It’s the Gray Stuff Episode!

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Jim continues our deep dive into the history - and possibly the future - of Disney’s Frontierland concept.

Jim does a deep dive into the history - and possibly the future - of Disney’s Frontierland concept.

Our main segment celebrates the opening of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster 25 years ago TODAY, with special guests Imagineer Jim Shull, who designed the ride, and my twin sister Linda, who got us a hotel room next to Steven Tyler himself for the opening event.

Jim finishes the history of EPCOT’s Norway pavilion.

Jim and Len speak with author Foxx Nolte on her new book about Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean.

Jim gives us the turbulent history of EPCOT’s Maelstrom ride

Jim gives us one more look into Disneyland’s fireworks shows.

Jim finishes up the history of Disneyland’s fireworks shows.

Jim continues the history of Disneyland’s fireworks shows.

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the technical issues “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” has been facing during its Cast Member preview period. They also take a look at the room décor for WDW Island Tower (i.e., that new DVC which will be opening right next to WDW’s Polynesian Village Resort on December 17th) In this episode, listeners will learn about: Why would Owen & Dolly Pope always tour the corrals at Disneyland’s Circle D Ranch the mornings after fireworks had been shot...

Jim gives us the history of Disneyland’s fireworks shows.

Jim finishes the history of Disney’s miniature golf courses.

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing who gets to experience “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” when as part of that WDW attraction’s month-long grand opening event. They then take a look at the interior of the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: What does Disney’s Hollywood Studios do when the IT system at the WDW Resort crashes When might we see a second Taylor Swift concert film show up on Disney+ How did Jack Wrather...