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    The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

    The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network features weekly shows hosted by Jim Hill and his collaborators. The lineup includes The Disney Dish with Len Testa, Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor, Epic Universal Podcast with Eric Hersey, I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey, Marvel Us Disney with Dan Graney, The Case For with Chris Cox, and more. Each series offers industry reporting, history, analysis, and insider stories spanning Disney, Universal, animation, film, streaming, and themed entertainment. With over 25 years of online storytelling and thousands of hours of content, the network delivers trusted, in-depth coverage for fans, enthusiasts, and industry professionals.

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    Inside Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition (Ep. 113) Jul 31, 2026
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    Jim Hill and Eric Hersey take listeners inside Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute, an interactive look at how Universal Creative designs modern attractions. Along the way, they explore concept art, animatronics, coaster engineering, projection mapping, Halloween Horror Nights props, and development materials from Epic Universe. Jim and Eric also discuss the new Ozzy Osbourne Halloween Horror Nights houses, the noisy debut of Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift, Comcast’s latest theme park results, and Universal’s new Al Roker-led video series.

    NEWS

    • Halloween Horror Nights officially announces Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness houses for Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood.

    • The two Ozzy Osbourne houses will feature different scenes, music, imagery, and interpretations of the rock icon’s career.

    • Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift begins soft openings at Universal Studios Hollywood, reaching speeds of up to 72 miles per hour.

    • Nearby Toluca Lake residents and golfers report hearing screams from the new coaster beyond the park.

    • Universal explores potential movie adaptations based on classic Atari properties, including Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Pong, and Yars’ Revenge.

    FEATURE

    • Jim and Eric tour Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute.

    • The exhibition traces the attraction-development process from early blue-sky concepts to completed rides and themed environments.

    • Displays feature concept art, mood boards, scale models, ride vehicles, animatronics, projection technology, costumes, and Halloween Horror Nights artifacts.

    • Interactive stations allow guests to operate animatronics, design roller coasters, experiment with lighting, and create themed merchandise.

    • Epic Universe receives significant attention through materials connected to Dark Universe, the Ministry of Magic, and other new attractions.

    • The exhibition highlights the engineering, storytelling, technology, food, merchandise, and live entertainment behind Universal’s theme parks.

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    Disney Outlets, Yen Sid Style, and the Contemporary’s Construction Chaos (Ep. 110) Jul 30, 2026
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    Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey explore how Disney is rethinking retail, from temporary Disney Store locations and outlet oddities to Imagineering’s new Yen Sid lifestyle brand. They also recap their Pennsylvania road trip, including Netflix House, the surviving Disney Store outlet in Lancaster, and some surprisingly stubborn souvenir prices. Then Jim continues the story of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, revealing how prefabricated rooms, U.S. Steel, and a costly construction crisis nearly derailed Walt Disney World’s opening.

    NEWS

    • Disney Store pop-ups in Pittsburgh and Paramus appear set to remain open through the 2026 holiday season.

    • Lauren and Jim assess whether Pennsylvania’s isolated Disney Store outlet is worth a dedicated road trip.

    • Disneyland merchandise turns up in surprising quantities at an East Coast Disney outlet.

    • Netflix House offers a compelling new model for immersive entertainment, dining, and retail inside a former department store.

    • Walt Disney Imagineering introduces Yen Sid, a subtle lifestyle apparel brand designed for knowledgeable Disney fans.

    FEATURE

    • Why Disney’s Contemporary Resort was briefly promoted as the Tempo Bay Resort.

    • How U.S. Steel’s prefabricated hotel-room system fell behind schedule before Walt Disney World’s opening.

    • Why Roy O. Disney authorized a $100 million buyout to regain control of the Contemporary and Polynesian projects.

    • How rushed construction led Disney to begin repairing Contemporary Resort rooms less than two years after opening.

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    Do Disney Fans Really Want Trip Report Podcasts? (Ep. 27) Jul 30, 2026
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    Do Disney fans actually enjoy listening to trip report podcasts? Lauren and Eric dig into podcast popularity data, compare several long-running Disney shows, and debate what makes a trip report worth hearing. Then they put the format to the test with stories and practical takeaways from Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, Bay Lake Tower, Walt Disney World, and Universal Orlando during the summer heat.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • What Listen Notes rankings suggest about the popularity of Disney trip report podcasts

    • Why useful tips and honest opinions matter more than a minute-by-minute vacation recap

    • Disney’s Vero Beach Resort wins over even a dedicated beach skeptic

    • First impressions of Bay Lake Tower, including its rooms, views, location, and resort perks

    • Summer crowds, dining discounts, heat strategies, and hotel experiences at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando

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    The Shadiest Place to Watch Magic Kingdom’s Parade (Ep. 24) Jul 30, 2026
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    Finding the perfect spot for Magic Kingdom’s Festival of Fantasy Parade is a case of location, timing, and avoiding the Florida sun. Len Testa and Chris Cox compare parade-viewing locations from Frontierland to Main Street, while Jim Hill considers how construction and changing crowd patterns could affect their advice. They also explore whether skipping the parade entirely may be the smarter strategy for guests hoping to take advantage of lower attraction wait times.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • Why the curb near Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe may offer the best combination of shade, food, and parade views.

    • How Frontierland construction and reduced viewing space could make arriving early more important.

    • The advantages and drawbacks of watching from Liberty Square, the central hub, and Main Street, U.S.A.

    • Why the porch near Tony’s Town Square may be one parade-viewing location to avoid.

    • How attraction wait times can dip while the Festival of Fantasy Parade moves through the park.

    HOSTS

    • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com

    • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social - Instagram: @len.testa - touringplans.com

    • Chris Cox - X/Twitter: @bigcox - Instagram: @magiccox - magiccox.com

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    PRODUCTION CREDITS

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    Do You Trust Disney? And How Stitch’s Photophone Paved the Way (Ep. 594) Jul 27, 2026
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    Len Testa and Jim Hill examine a revealing new Disney survey asking whether guests trust DisneyWorld.com, whether the site acts in their best interest, and whether it should be considered the definitive source for vacation planning. They also discuss Disney’s questions about Epic Universe, softer attendance and dining demand, and the growing complexity of planning a theme park vacation. Then Jim continues the history of Imagineering’s Living Characters Initiative by tracing the path from Mickey’s Toon Elevator and Fashion Chat with Cruella de Vil to Stitch’s Photophone, the interactive Disneyland experiment that helped pave the way for Turtle Talk with Crush.

    NEWS

    • Disney surveys guests about whether they trust DisneyWorld.com to provide transparent, accurate, and helpful vacation information.

    • New survey questions explore whether Disney’s website should be considered the source of truth over independent planning sites.

    • Disney asks Epic Universe visitors whether Universal added days to their vacations or pulled attendance away from Walt Disney World.

    • Comcast reports continued strength at Epic Universe alongside softer performance across the broader Universal Orlando Resort.

    • Slower table-service dining demand raises questions about Lightning Lane habits, pricing, GLP-1 medications, and Disney’s future restaurant strategy.

    FEATURE

    • Imagineering searches for the right Disney character to lead a real-time interactive experience.

    • Mickey Mouse proves too polite, while Cruella de Vil proves too intimidating for younger guests.

    • Stitch’s Photophone opens inside Disneyland’s Innoventions shortly after the release of Lilo & Stitch.

    • Cast members use cameras, voice performance, pre-animated movements, and personalized jokes to bring Stitch to life.

    • The attraction’s limited capacity helps Imagineering rethink the format and develop the larger-scale experience that became Turtle Talk with Crush.

    HOSTS

    • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com

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    Fast & Furious - Supercharged: The Party Bus Pulls Into the Garage (Ep. 112) Jul 24, 2026
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    Universal Orlando is putting Fast & Furious - Supercharged in park, and Jim Hill and Eric Hersey revisit how the troubled attraction made the jump from the Universal Studios Hollywood tram tour to a standalone Florida ride. They also unpack a rush of Halloween Horror Nights announcements, including Fortnite and Evil Dead, plus the apparent early reveal of an Ozzy Osbourne house. Along the way, the hosts discuss The Odyssey's blockbuster debut, new ride-system speculation, and a listener-assisted correction to their He-Man history.

    NEWS

    • Fortnite's Fortnitemares is headed to Halloween Horror Nights as a scare zone on both coasts.

    • Evil Dead Burn joins the Halloween Horror Nights 35 haunted-house lineup.

    • A prematurely released audio advertisement appears to have revealed an Ozzy Osbourne-themed house.

    • Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey delivers a massive opening weekend for Universal Pictures.

    • A new equipment permit fuels speculation about future Pokémon or Zelda attractions.

    FEATURE

    • Fast & Furious - Supercharged will operate for the final time at Universal Studios Florida on August 16, 2026.

    • Jim traces the attraction's evolution from the grand finale of Universal Studios Hollywood's tram tour to its costly Orlando counterpart.

    • The hosts examine why a screen-based party bus never delivered the Fast & Furious experience guests expected.

    • With Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift testing in California and another coaster rising in Florida, Universal is finally putting guests inside the franchise's cars.

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    The Contemporary’s Surprisingly Smelly Origin Story (Ep. 109) Jul 23, 2026
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    Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey unpack a whirlwind week of Disney and Universal discoveries, from a chaotic Lorcana release to a little-known Walt Disney World store hidden inside an Orlando parking garage. Lauren shares highlights from her latest theme park merchandise haul, including deeply discounted Universal gear and retro-inspired Contemporary Resort merchandise. Then Jim digs into the surprisingly smelly construction history connecting Seven Seas Lagoon, EPCOT, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Walt Disney World’s original hotels.

    NEWS

    • A limited-edition Disney Lorcana release creates massive crowds at Disney Springs and forces the cancellation of a London event.

    • Jim and Lauren consider whether artificial scarcity and reseller demand are helping fuel Lorcana’s popularity.

    • Lauren discovers an official Walt Disney World merchandise and ticket location hidden inside an International Drive parking garage.

    • Universal Orlando’s Brown Derby shop offers select current merchandise at discounts of up to 70 percent.

    • The Contemporary Resort leans into vintage Disney style with monorail merchandise, classic photography, and deep-cut references.

    FEATURE

    • The excavation of Seven Seas Lagoon required moving millions of cubic yards of ancient organic material.

    • EPCOT guests encountered an unforgettable odor when construction crews disturbed old World Showcase Lagoon debris during development of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort.

    • Jim explains how Walt Disney World’s original hotels were designed to extend the storytelling beyond the Magic Kingdom.

    • Early resort concepts included Persian, Thai, Dutch, Cape Cod, and South Seas destinations positioned around Bay Lake.

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    Is a Major Space Mountain Refurbishment Coming to Walt Disney World? (Ep. 26) Jul 23, 2026
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    A major Space Mountain refurbishment may be under consideration at Walt Disney World, and the rumor has Disney fans wondering how much of the classic attraction could change. Lauren and Eric break down reports of a possible retrack, redesigned queue and loading areas, updated ride vehicles, and new audio. They also discuss what an extended closure could mean for the PeopleMover and the larger future of Tomorrowland. Then, inspired by Space Mountain’s notoriously rough ride, they compare the Disney attractions most likely to leave guests sore, dizzy, or searching for a chiropractor.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • The latest rumor surrounding a major Space Mountain refurbishment at Walt Disney World.

    • What a possible retrack, redesigned queue, updated vehicles, and new audio could mean for the attraction.

    • Why fans want Disney to preserve Space Mountain’s music, atmosphere, and classic Tomorrowland identity.

    • How an extended Space Mountain closure could affect the PeopleMover.

    • Whether Disney could add Star Wars, WALL-E, or another intellectual property to the ride.

    • Space Mountain, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Dinosaur, and Goofy’s Sky School compete for Disney’s roughest ride.

    • Mission: SPACE, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, Smugglers Run, and Summit Plummet also earn painful reputations.

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    Loki Was Hiding in Plain Sight on the Avengers: Doomsday Poster (Ep. 22) Jul 22, 2026
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    Jim Hill and Dan Graney examine the Avengers: Doomsday poster everyone may have looked at wrong, including a nearly hidden Loki positioned at the center of the multiverse and a newly powered-up Thor. They also discuss Marvel Comics leaving New York for Burbank, Kevin Feige’s apparent Spider-Man: Brand New Day spoiler, and the increasingly wild X-Men casting rumors ahead of San Diego Comic-Con. Plus, Dan challenges the online narrative surrounding Supergirl and explains why theatrical box office may no longer tell the whole story.

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    • Marvel Comics prepares to leave New York City after nearly 90 years and relocate its publishing operation to Burbank.

    • Stephen Wacker takes over as Marvel editor-in-chief while C.B. Cebulski shifts his focus to manga and Asian publishing projects.

    • Loki may be hiding in plain sight at the exact center of the Avengers: Doomsday ensemble poster.

    • Thor’s orange lightning could signal the arrival of the Odinforce and the MCU’s most powerful version of the character yet.

    • Andy Park’s final major Marvel Studios artwork carries an unexpectedly poignant Endgame connection.

    • Kevin Feige may have revealed Yelena Belova’s surprise appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

    • X-Men casting rumors intensify ahead of Marvel Studios’ Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con.

    • Vision Quest gets an October release date, Élodie Yung returns as Elektra, and Nova reportedly evolves from a series into a feature film.

    • Supergirl, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Masters of the Universe raise bigger questions about online negativity, streaming strategy, and how studios now measure success.

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    “Swapped” Chases the “KPop Demon Hunters” Crown (Ep. 367) Jul 21, 2026
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    Netflix animation is having another monster year, with Nathan Greno’s body-swap comedy “Swapped” racing up the platform’s all-time rankings behind “KPop Demon Hunters.” Jim Hill and Drew Taylor also examine Disney’s uncertain live-action remake strategy, the return of “Hotel Transylvania” and a new theatrical Looney Tunes short. Plus, Drew shares highlights from his conversation with Greno about the making of Netflix’s latest animated hit.

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    • “The Odyssey” dominates the worldwide box office while Disney’s live-action “Moana” suffers a steep second-weekend decline.

    • Disney moves ahead with “Tangled” and a possible continuation of “The Princess and the Frog” despite uneven remake results.

    • “Toy Story 5” approaches the billion-dollar mark as “Minions & Monsters” falls short of franchise expectations.

    • Sony and Amazon MGM prepare “The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania” for a theatrical release in 2027.

    • Disney Junior tests a YouTube-first launch strategy with the new animated preschool series “Ozzy Fox.”

    • Director Nathan Greno discusses the creation and unexpected streaming success of “Swapped.”

    • “Daffy Season” brings the Looney Tunes back to theaters with a modern spin on the classic rabbit-season-versus-duck-season routine.

    • Titmouse joins Meow Wolf’s upcoming Los Angeles exhibition as an animation and creative-design partner.

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