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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill

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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...

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Episode 153: Indiana Jones and Star Wars in Disney's Parks, Part 3 01.04.2018 32:00

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 152: Indiana Jones and Star Wars in Disney's Parks, Part 2 19.03.2018 32:42

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 151: Indiana Jones and Star Wars in Disney's Parks 14.03.2018 24:49

In news, we talk about Disney's latest price increases and what we can expect between now and when Galaxy's Edge opens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 149: Marvel in Disneyland Paris and What it Means for Us 06.03.2018 49:23

In news, we also talk about what Black Panther's success means for Disney's theme parks, the new changes at Be Our Guest, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 148: Who Thought 'Minnie Mouse Madonna' Was a Good Idea? 14.02.2018 36:08

To do this, Disney make a TV movie called 'Totally Minnie Mouse.' Not only was it Minnie's first solo starring role, it included TV personalities Suzanne Somers, Vanna White, and (somehow) Elton John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 147: Chronological Disneyland and Is This the Dumb New Name for Hollywood Studios? 03.02.2018 29:27

Jim casually drops news that the new name for Hollywood Studuios is 'Disney Cinemagine Park', and goes through all the other name options considered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 146: The Be Our Guest Restaurant 31.01.2018 44:07

Also, Jim not being Norwegian, can't pronounce 'Akershus'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 145: The Finale of SpectroMagic's History / Len's Trip to Disneyland 17.01.2018 36:39

Len talks about his holiday trip to Disneyland and DCA, including his take on Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout, It's a Small World Holiday, and Haunted Mansion Holiday, plus Galaxy's Edge construction progress and rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 144: 2017 In Review 04.01.2018 56:00

Jim focuses on the D23 announcements, including new Star Wars details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 143: Part 2 of the History of the SpectroMagic Parade 21.12.2017 42:26

Jim also reviews the details of the now-official Disney/Fox merger, including what it means for the film franchises and theme parks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 142: History of the SpectroMagic Parade, part 1 15.12.2017 28:39

In other news, Jim previews what a Disney/Fox merger might look like, and we talk about Disney's decision to retain the Shutters name for their new Caribbean Beach sit-down restaurant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Updated) Episode 141: How Disney's Theme Park Music Affects You (with Gregory Camp) 01.12.2017 44:35

Dr. Camp is the author of "Mickey Mouse Muzak: Shaping Experience Musically at Walt Disney World" - a peer-reviewed paper that explores Disney theme park music. You can read the paper at www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-the-society-for-american-music/article/mickey-mouse-muzak-shaping-experience-musically-at-walt-disney-world/72153D79F0A596EC3DBCED02EFBDBAF0 Learn more about your ad choi...

Episode 140: DisneyDish Live Event! "What's This? with Jim Hill" 21.11.2017 1:21:00

Jim's never seen these slides before, and has no idea what's in the presentation. He's doing all of this off the top of his head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 139: Disney's TV Influences in Theme Parks 08.11.2017 33:28

We also go over news about Caribbean Beach and Coronado Springs development, plus Universal's news that they bought 110 more acres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sneak Peek of Jim's new podcast Marvel Us / Episode 1: Spidey's Long Road Back Home 26.10.2017 39:54

This is the first episode in Jim's new series covering the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Let us know how it sounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 138 - The Mineral King Project, Part 2 20.10.2017 50:40