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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 166: Animal Kingdom Visit + On-site Perks at Disney Springs Hotels 10.06.2018 27:36

Also Len visits Disney's Animal Kingdom for the new Up! bird show and Satuli Canteen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 165: New Evidence of Lightsabers in Galaxy's Edge and How Crowd Control Will Work 30.05.2018 31:58

Jim also explains how crowd control is likely to work when Galaxy's Edge opens in Disneyland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 164: New Fort Wilderness DVC and Epcot Resorts? 29.05.2018 26:48

In our main story we talk about changes to Disney's Photopass system using artificial intelligence to make better photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 163: Unbuilt Epcot Thames River Ride and Maleficient Bursts Into Flames! 22.05.2018 28:01

We also cover the Maleficient Dragon fire during the Festival of Fantasy parade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 162: Strategery! The Projects Disney and Universal Aren't Talking About 14.05.2018 24:16

Len and Jim talk about the new WDW one-day tickets that come with pre-selected FASTPASS options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 161: Epcot Visit and Galaxy's Edge Tech News 14.05.2018 26:17

Len visits Epcot to see whether there's enough space at International Gateway for Skyliner traffic. Len also goes over hints about how gameplay at the Star Wars hotel might work, based on academic papers published by Disney. Jim talks about the Guardians coaster, and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 160: New Epcot Concept Surfaces at Auction 02.05.2018 24:33

In news, Len and Jim talk about Animal Kingdom's extended morning EMH throughout early summer 2018. Len also talks DHS waits with Toy Story Land opens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disney Dish Episode 159: More Skyliner and Park News, Plus DCA Wrap-Up 28.04.2018 49:12

Len talks about new Disney patents for self-driving cars and virtual reality and a new update to the Agent P game in World Showcase. Jim hears more about Disney's concerns for Epcot's Skyliner station capacity, and how they might deal with it in the short- and long-term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 158: "Oh God - We Never Thought of This!" - Disney Skyliner Edition 23.04.2018 16:25

In other news, Disney announced a new app called "Play Disney Parks", with features Len and Jim hinted about last November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 157: WDW Property Developments and Disney Raises the Titanic 17.04.2018 26:03

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

Episode 156: Len's Menu Rants, Galaxy's Edge Technology, and DCA 15.04.2018 25:14

Len eats at Jiko and Enzo's Hideaway and wonders when menus became incomprehensible. Jim begins telling the history of Disney California Adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 155: Do Disney's Summer Hotel Discounts Signal a Strategy Shift? 05.04.2018 13:46

Len finds some interesting pricing trends in Disney's latest hotel discounts, and Jim explains the strategy Disney's using. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 154: Pirates of the Scare-ibbean(?) and Potential Galaxy's Edge Opening Dates 02.04.2018 18:21

Jim tells a story Len's never heard before about how Pirates of the Caribbean almost got a holiday overlay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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...