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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 128 - Is "Tapu Tapu" Samoan for "Opening Day Disaster?" and Guardians of the Galaxy opens at DCA. 01.06.2017 29:12

Jim attends the opening day ceremonies at Universal's Volcano Bay water park, then flies across the country for the debut of Guardians of the Galaxy at DCA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode - Pandora Food and Merchandise, plus WDW News 26.05.2017 36:47

We talk about the possibility that Volcano Bay is causing accidents on I-4, along with Pandora's nighttime lighting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 127 - We review Pandora - The World of Avatar 16.05.2017 55:05

This episode includes a walk around the Valley of Mo'ara, plus the Na'vi River Journey and Avatar Flight of Passage rides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 126 - When Harrods Almost Came to Disney (Chronological Disney) 01.05.2017 19:56

...it all gets intertwined with Disney wanting to build a mag-lev train from the airport to WDW, Disney buying a monorail manufacturer, and other strange twists and turns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 125 - The Master Plan for Disney Seas California (Disneyland's Unbuilt Second Gate mini-series) 14.04.2017 21:07

Len and Jim also discuss news about Universal's permit filing for a new hotel, and the sorts of transportation challenges that Universal faces with these kinds of expansions on separate properties. We also talk about the "queue-less" Jimmy Fallon ride and the implications of no lines for rides on how people walk around a theme park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 124 - When Disneyland's Second Gate was a Boat (Chronological Disneyland Series) 04.04.2017 33:19

Len and Jim also discuss Pandora updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 123 - Disney World stories we'll tell in the 2018 Unofficial Guide 19.03.2017 32:07

We start, of course, with Pandora, and then go across all four theme parks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 122 - The First Second Gate (Chronological Disneyland) 03.03.2017 31:06

See the show photos and notes here https://www.flickr.com/photos/25733122@N03/albums/72157677565924463 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 121 - Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs News and Disney buys Disneyland Paris 20.02.2017 35:06

Next episode we continue our Chronological Disneyland story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 120 - Epcot's Festival of the (mostly culinary) Arts, Caribbean Beach DVC, and other news 01.02.2017 33:54

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Episode 119 - Rockettes and Restaurants 15.01.2017 39:02

See disneydish.bandcamp.com for our Unbuilt Disney shows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 118 - Jim Wraps Up the History of O Canada! 01.01.2017 23:39

See disneydish.bandcamp.com for our Unbuilt Disney shows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode #2 - Discovery Bay, Hawaii 25.12.2016 26:56

See disneydish.bandcamp.com for more Unbuilt Disney shows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode - Jim and Len review Rogue One **with spoilers** 16.12.2016 20:08

How good is Rogue One? Jim and Len talk about the movie, the plot, and the reason behind all of the reshoots that took place Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 117 - Len gets to see Rivers of Light and the Disney Springs drone show! 15.12.2016 31:38

Visit DisneyDish. Bandcamp. Com for the "director's cut" version of this show, with an additional 17 minutes of content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 116 - The Muppets Restaurant That Never Was 01.12.2016 34:39

We also talk about Buzz Price's take on these ideas - the memo we're reading from has Buzz's handwritten notes on it. He had very strong feelings about rats in restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 115 - Why For? The Headless Horseman, Part 2 23.11.2016 36:39

Listen to Part 1 of the story here: https://disneydish.bandcamp.com/track/why-for-the-headless-horseman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disney Dish Episode 114 - Jim talks about Disney's 1980's plans to develop Long Beach Harbor next to Disneyland 05.11.2016 26:50

We continue our Chronological Disneyland series with some unbuilt Disney ideas in Long Beach. We also talk about new projection shows at the Magic Kingdom, fireworks at DHS, Rivers of Light at Animal Kingdom Park, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 113 - Previewing our upcoming Unbuilt Disney talk 31.10.2016 17:07

Other things we'll be covering on November 12 include Disney's Australia Park, Westernworld, Mineral King, and the SS Disney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disney Dish Episode 112 - Disney Hurricane Aftermath, Len's Recent Restaurant Reviews (Condensed version) 15.10.2016 45:20

This version of the show is condensed to focus on just the story, with no side digressions. The longer episode, with 7 minutes (woo!) of side stories, is available to subscribers at DisneyDish. Bandcamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 111 - History of the O Canada! film, part 2 (Condensed version) 01.10.2016 23:48

This version of the show is condensed to focus on just the story, with no side digressions. The longer episode, with 10 minutes (woo!) of side stories, is available to subscribers at DisneyDish. Bandcamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 110 - History of the O Canada! film, part 1 (Condensed version) 15.09.2016 26:49

Episode 109 - History of the Disneyland Hotel, part 2 (Condensed version) 01.09.2016 25:04

We pick up the story after Disney has just sold out the Rather Corporation to corporate raiders, in exchange for the rights to the property around Los Angeles, including the Disneyland Hotel. But what is Disney going to do with all of these real estate holdings? Jim tells the story. This version of the show is condensed to focus on just the story, with no side digressions. The longer episode, wit...

Episode 108: Disney News: Earnings, Park Attendance, and Goodbye to Stitch? (Condensed version) 15.08.2016 21:39

This version of the show is condensed to focus on just the news, with no side stories or digressions. The longer episode, with 18 minutes of side stories, is available at DisneyDish. Bandcamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 107: The Lost Episode of Chronological Disneyland 20.07.2016 21:08

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