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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill

The Disney Dish Podcast with Jim Hill and Len Testa
Dive into the fascinating world of Disney with theme park historian Jim Hill and Len Testa as they uncover the stories behind the magic. From breaking news and in-depth analyses to quirky historical tidbits and behind-the-scenes secrets, The Disney Dish offers a unique blend of humor, expertise, and insider knowledge.
Whether you’re a die-hard Disney fan, a theme park aficionado, or just curious about the history and future of Disney parks and resorts, this podcast has something for everyone.
What to Expect:

Breaking Disney News: Stay up to date on the latest happenings at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney’s global parks.

Historical Deep Dives: Learn how classic attractions were created, the stories behind Disney’s biggest decisions, and the Imagineering ingenuity that brought it all to life.

Listener Q&A: Get answers to your burning questions about the parks, attractions, and Disney culture.

Exclusive Insights: Gain access to insider details and stories you won’t find anywhere else.

Fun & Humor: Enjoy the wit and camaraderie of two Disney enthusiasts who know how to make even the most technical details entertaining.

With decades of combined experience and an unmatched passion for all things Disney, Jim and Len guide you through the parks, the stories, and the magic in a way only they can.
Your journey to the happiest podcast on earth starts here. Subscribe today!

Copyright: © Copyright Jim Hill Media 2022

Latest Episodes:

Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 468: Who just got offered free dining at Walt Disney World Feb 26, 2024

Show notes

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what’s about to happen to the NBA Experience at Disney Springs. They then talk about why kids back in the 1950s were absolutely crazed when it came to Disneyland’s “Autopia”

Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

Which “Star Wars” movie director just got hired by Universal Pictures to direct their next “Jurassic World” movie
Why did the Imagineers insert all of those CG animals into “Soarin’ Around the World”
What was originally supposed to transport Disneyland visitors from the Hub all the way to the very back of that theme park’s “World of Tomorrow”
Where in World Celebration Gardens should you go if you want to do some people watching
When did Disneyland’s Junior Autopia get renamed the Fantasyland Autopia

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 467: When will WDW’s version of “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” open Feb 19, 2024

Show notes

Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by veteran Imagineer Jim Shull. Who then explains how Hong Kong Disneyland’s version of Sleeping Beauty Castle was transformed into the Castle of Magical Dreams

Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

How many ECVs can the new bus that’s joining the WDW transportation fleet carry at one time
Why – when you’re given the opportunity by the Disney Cruise Line – you should always take the GYT
How close does the Ultidor system at the Magic Kingdom get to that theme park’s Tomorrowland Speedway
What was the difference between the construction materials that were used to build Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park in Anaheim back in 1955 versus the materials that were used to build a second version of this iconic structure at Hong Kong Disneyland
Why did LegCo turn down the opportunity to have a “Star Tours” attraction added to Hong Kong Disneyland in the 2010s

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 466: Where might Disney World expand out to next Feb 12, 2024

Show notes

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing a new land use plan that’s recently been revealed for the WDW Resort. They also wrap their series on the history of “Illuminations”

SHOW BREAKDOWN:

Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:

Why did the Imagineers just hate Epcot’s “Surprise in the Sky” show

Which characters will soon begin making appearances at 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

What did the most recent earnings call reveal about attendance level & hotel room occupancy rates at the WDW Resort

How will Disney, taking a $1.5 billion equity stake in Epic Games, potentially impact the Company’s rivals in the themed entertainment business

Why would it have been a mistake to view the world premiere of “Illuminations” from the Norway pavilion back in late January 1988

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 465: World Celebration Gardens becomes WDW’s newest wedding venue Feb 05, 2024

Show notes

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by taking a close look at Epic Universe concept art. They then continue their discussion of the development “Illuminations,” EPCOT Center’s break-through nighttime show

Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

When (just to be safe) one should go about ordering their tickets for Pride Nite at Disneyland

Why is the Universal Helios Grand Hotel positioned the way it is, facing into Epic Universe Park

How Universal Studios Hollywood plans to use the cars themselves that Guests will ride in on that theme park’s new “Fast & Furious” coaster to mitigate noise pollution in the surrounding community

Where did WDW Entertainment come across the searchlights that then added a popular feature to “A New World Fantasy”

Why did Walt Disney Productions suddenly decide to buy the Gibson Greeting Card company in the Late Spring of 1984

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 464: What was Epcot’s very first nighttime show like? Jan 29, 2024

Show notes

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the NextGen wands that may soon begin appearing in the Wizarding World over at the Universal Parks. They also discuss Disney’s possible plans to expand the Indiana Jones franchise.

Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

What was especially innovative (circa 1982) about the barges that were used in “Le Carnaval de Lumiere”

Why is the Magic Kingdom running its “Festival of Fantasy” parade twice daily on certain days during the month of February

How is Disney+ potentially impacting the Company’s spending with it comes to Disney’s theme parks

When it comes to Disney theme park rides, what’s the difference between on-board audio and attraction narration

Should the Hatbox Ghost be counted as one of the 999 Happy Haunts that reside in Disney’s Haunted Mansion

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 463: Looking back at Disneyland’s House of the Future Jan 22, 2024

Show notes

Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome Disney historian Dave Bossert to the show. They then discuss what made this Tomorrowland walk-thru exhibit so memorable to park guests

Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

Which sitcom star voiced Nine Eyes in the American version of “The Timekeeper”

In what far-flung corner of the globe did Dave Bossert recently encounter a cocoanut chair

What’s different about the 2024 edition of Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival ending on May 27th

When is it expected that Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion will re-open to the public later this year

Which Disney Legend was effectively the person in charge of the House of the Future / oversaw its three updates

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 462: How Casey Jr. plowed the road to Ghost Galaxy Jan 15, 2024

Show notes

Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome back veteran Imagineer Jim Shull. Who then shares stories about WDI’s years-long effort to create synced-up soundtracks for thrill rides at the Disney theme parks

For this episode, listeners will learn about:

How you can best take advantage of the snack credits when it comes to WDW’s recently relaunched Dining Plan

When will Florida’s version of “Country Bear Jamboree” be closing for its previously announced reimagining / retooling

Which two restaurants in the southwest corner of WDW’s Magic Kingdom share a common kitchen

When did Disneyland’s version of Space Mountain suddenly close with little or no notice to that theme park’s Cast or the general public

What’s kind of concerning about the new floor plan for the Cabins at Fort Wilderness

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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 461: The Disney Villains coaster that DCA almost got Jan 08, 2024

Show notes

Len Testa starts off this week’s show by talking about spending New Year’s Eve aboard the Disney Wish. Then Jim Hill takes a look at WDI’s plans for a second gate at the Disneyland Resort

Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

In which regions of Canada & the United States can you find candlepin bowl

How did wait times at WDW’s theme parks in 2023 compare to wait times back in 2019

What special feature does the Rainforest Spa aboard the Disney Wish have that other ships in the DCL lack

How would the World Showcase portion of Westcot differed from the original in Florida

What powered California Screamin’s 0 – 55 MPH launch

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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 460 : Looking back at “Shrunken Ned’s Junior Jungle Boats” game Jan 01, 2024

Show notes

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by sharing a survey about Epcot’s holiday decorations. They then take a close look at what it cost to have dinner at Disneyland’s Blue Bayou restaurant back in 1977

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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 459: The “Christmas Carol” ride that EPCOT’s UK pavilion almost got Dec 25, 2023

Show notes

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how the “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” show is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They also chat about a new survey that the Mouse just sent out which seeks specific information about where Guests spent their money while vacationing at the WDW Resort

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