The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Latest Episodes:

Universal Joint Podcast Episode 1: A Look Back at What Was and Forward at What Will Be Apr 20, 2018

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In the debut episode of this brand-new podcast series, Jim Hill and Dustin Fuhs discuss Universal Orlando's Endless Summer Resort as well as look back at when the Bates Motel was the only structure you could see out on the Universal Studios Florida construction site.

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Episode 157: WDW Property Developments and Disney Raises the Titanic Apr 17, 2018

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Len notes that Disney has quiety announced new Flamingo Crossing apartment developments, and Jim points out how this ties in to the closing of Crossroads Plaza.

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Episode 156: Len's Menu Rants, Galaxy's Edge Technology, and DCA Apr 15, 2018

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Len eats at Jiko and Enzo's Hideaway and wonders when menus became incomprehensible. Jim begins telling the history of Disney California Adventure.

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Looking at Lucasfilm Podcast Episde 1: The Saga Begins (Audio) Apr 14, 2018

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In the introductory episode of this new podcast series, Dan Zehr of "Coffee with Kenobi" and Jim Hill talk about the latest news out of the land of Lucas. Among the topics discussed is Frank Oz's terrific interview with Mark Hamill at the 92nd Street Y.

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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Eprisode 1: Three Animated Disney Movies That Never Got Made Apr 05, 2018

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In the first installment of this new podcast series, Drew Taylor and Jim Hill use John Musker's recent retirement from Walt Disney Animation Studios as an excuse to discuss 'Fraidy Cat'. Drew and Jim also shine a spotlight on the never completed animated version of Sinbad as well as the stage musical version of The Snow Queen.

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Episode 155: Do Disney's Summer Hotel Discounts Signal a Strategy Shift? Apr 05, 2018

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Len finds some interesting pricing trends in Disney's latest hotel discounts, and Jim explains the strategy Disney's using.

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Episode 154: Pirates of the Scare-ibbean(?) and Potential Galaxy's Edge Opening Dates Apr 02, 2018

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Jim tells a story Len's never heard before about how Pirates of the Caribbean almost got a holiday overlay.

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Episode 153: Indiana Jones and Star Wars in Disney's Parks, Part 3 Apr 01, 2018

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In news, we talk about the Disney corporate re-organization and how it'll affect the parks, a quick take on parking fees, and more.

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Episode 152: Indiana Jones and Star Wars in Disney's Parks, Part 2 Mar 19, 2018

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In news, Len talks about how Disney World is handling spring break crowds, including whether older rides can reliably run at full capacity for days on end.

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Episode 151: Indiana Jones and Star Wars in Disney's Parks Mar 14, 2018

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In news, we talk about Disney's latest price increases and what we can expect between now and when Galaxy's Edge opens.

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