The Disney Dish with Jim Hill
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 date on the latest happenings at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney's global parks.
- Historical Deep Dives: Learn how classic attractions were created, the stories behind Disney's biggest decisions, and the Imagineering ingenuity that brought it all to life.
- Listener Q&A: Get answers to your burning questions about the parks, attractions, and Disney culture.
- Exclusive Insights: Gain access to insider details and stories you won’t find anywhere else.
- Fun & Humor: Enjoy the wit and camaraderie of two Disney enthusiasts who know how to make even the most technical details entertaining.
With decades of combined experience and an unmatched passion for all things Disney, Jim and Len guide you through the parks, the stories, and the magic in a way only they can.
Your journey to the happiest podcast on earth starts here. Subscribe today!
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Disney Dish Episode 320: Who’s this other fam...
Len Testa & Jim Hill discuss the huge part that Davy Crockett played in the first year or so of Disneyland Park’s operation
40 min
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Disney Dish Episode 319: The day 'Soarin' ' fir...
Len Testa & Jim Hill look back at how the Farmers Market at EPCOT Center’s The Land paved the way for food courts at WDW Resorts.
55 min
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Disney Dish Episode 318: How the 50s Prime Tim...
So what happens when Len Testa & Jim Hill each record their contributions to a Disney Dish episode separately? You’re about to find. Special thanks to editor extraordinaire Aaron Adams who stitched this show together.
35 min
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Disney Dish Episode 317: Looking for a great Di...
Len Testa & Jim Hill discuss why the Imagineers opted to transform the Papeete Bay Verandah at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort into ‘Ohana
49 min
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Disney Dish Episode 316: Do you remember “Micke...
Jim Hill completes his five-part history of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
53 min
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Disney Dish Episode 315: Remember when Mel Broo...
Len Testa & JiHill talk about how facial recognition technology may play a role in the next generation of rides, shows & attractions that WDI is developing for the Disney Parks.
47 min
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Disney Dish Episode 314: When Sunset Boulevard...
Tower of Terror Pt 9
36 min
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Disney Dish: Epcot’s “American Adventure ‘78” n...
Check out what the Imagineers were originally thinking of as they tried to create an Audio Animatronic extravaganza that could then be presented inside of Epcot’s United States pavilion.
35 min
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Disney Dish Episode 313: The hidden grotto that...
Len Testa & Jim Hill talk about why the Imagineers couldn’t decide where to build a Freefall-inspired attraction at Euro Disneyland.
48 min
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Disney Dish Episode 312: How Geyser Mountain al...
Len Testa & Jim Hill discuss how a thrill ride at Magic Mountain inspired the Imagineers to develop an ambitious addition for EDL’s Frontierland area.
40 min
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Disney Dish Episode 311: Turning the Disney Dre...
Len Testa & Jim Hill look back at when the Disney Cruise Line first began to expand its fleet.
51 min
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Disney Dish Episode 310: Looking back at WDW’s ...
Len Testa & Jim Hill talk about how the “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” puppet-based show led to the Magic Kingdom’s “Legend of the Lion King.”
41 min
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Disney Dish Episode 309: WDW’s Best Outdoor dining
Len Testa & Jim Hill talk about Epcot’s revamped & repositioned “Leave a Legacy” display and then complete their look at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
34 min
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Disney Dish Episode 308: Survey sez … WDW’s sti...
Jim continues his history of Disney’s Vero Beach Resort by talking about Fantasy Island, Frontier Village and the Magic Kingdom Suites hotel.
33 min
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Disney Dish Episode 307: How Disneyland may re...
News, listener questions, and in our main segment, we have a special guest: Seth Kubersky, author of the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando is here to talk about what we can expect with Universal this year, how to make the most of your visit, and what it’s like to write a travel guide in a pandemic.
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Disney Dish Episode 306: Why Disney World reall...
In our main segment, Jim talks about the history of Disney’s Vero Beach resort.
37 min
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Disney Dish Episode 305: Are you ready for “Rem...
In our main segment, Jim talks about the EPCOT “Person of the Century” poll, which started 31 years ago today!
53 min
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Disney Dish Episode 304: The Muppety “Mermaid” ...
In our main segment, Jim talks about the history of the Voyage of the Little Mermaid attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
41 min
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Disney Dish Episode 303: Looking ahead to 2021 ...
Len Testa & Jim Hill discuss the Company’s post-pandemic plans
40 min
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Disney Dish Episode 302: Which Beatle really en...
Jim and I look back at what happened when a key member of the Fab Four stayed at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort back in late December of 1974.
45 min
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Disney Dish Episode 301: Why Disney supposedly ...
In our main segment, Jim talks about the history of the Country Bear Jamboree Christmas Show.
30 min
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Disney Dish Episode 300: The secret behind Disn...
Len talks Spice Road Table and Jim talks about the history of Disneyland’s Christmas tree.
39 min
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Wondery Little Stories Everywhere
Wondery presents Little Stories Everywhere
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Disney Dish Episode 299: Disneyland’s first rea...
Len Testa & Jim Hill describe WDW’s new character caravan, and they look back at how Disneyland Entertainment director Tommy Walker made holiday celebrations look bigger & grander than
35 min
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Disney Dish Episode 298: Park hopping returns a...
Len Testa & Jim Hill look back on the career of Joe Rohde Jim then concluded his series on the renaming / rebranding of Disney’s Dixie Landings Resort
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