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Sept. 30, 2024

Do you remember Epcot’s “Magic Journeys” (Ep 499)

Jim gives us the history of Mickey’s PhilharMagic!
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Sept. 23, 2024

Behind the Bar: Ricky Debler Jr. on Creating Disney’s Most Popular Tequila Spot (Ep. 498)

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 ...
Sept. 16, 2024

Inside Tony Baxter’s 1976 Presentation: Big Thunder’s Forgotten Neighbors (Ep. 497)

Jim continues the history of Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
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Sept. 9, 2024

Big Thunder's Wild History, Tron’s Queue Overhaul, and Universal’s Next Big Attraction (Ep. 496)

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...
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Sept. 2, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 495: How a Western River led to Big Thunder Mountain

Jim gives us the history of Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
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Aug. 26, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 494: How did the Imagineers just update WDW’s “Peter Pan Flight”

Jim looks back at how Walt adapted J.B. Barrie’s play & novel to the screen back in 1953
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Aug. 19, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 493: Frontierland to trade steamboat ride for “Cars” -themed road rally

Jim gives us the history of Fantasyland’s Be Our Guest restaurant. It’s the Gray Stuff Episode!
Aug. 12, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Special Bonus Episode: What’s next for the Disney Parks

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Aug. 12, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 492: Remembering Disneyland’s Indian Village

Jim continues our deep dive into the history - and possibly the future - of Disney’s Frontierland concept.
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Aug. 5, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 491 : Disney Destiny puts villains in the spotlight

Jim does a deep dive into the history - and possibly the future - of Disney’s Frontierland concept.
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July 29, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 490: In what month of 2025 is Epic Universe going to open?

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.
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July 15, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 488: Disney Cruise Line coming to Japan

Jim and Len speak with author Foxx Nolte on her new book about Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean.
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July 1, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 486: How Lightning Lane Multi Pass is supposed to work

Jim gives us one more look into Disneyland’s fireworks shows.
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June 24, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 485: Is WDW getting ready to revamp the My Disney Experience app

Jim finishes up the history of Disneyland’s fireworks shows.
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June 10, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 483: What were Disneyland’s first fireworks show like

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...
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June 3, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 482: How “Date Nite at Disneyland” got started

Jim gives us the history of Disneyland’s fireworks shows.
May 27, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 481: Up before dawn with “Disney Dreams That Soar”

Jim finishes the history of Disney’s miniature golf courses.
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May 20, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 480: When the Disneyland Hotel had a miniature golf course

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...
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May 13, 2024

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 479: What became of that “Typhoon Lagoon” movie Disney was going to make

Jim and I look back at the development of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park, including the never-made Typhoon Lagoon movie.