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 328: What happens when Mick...
Len Testa & Jim Hill look back at many of the concepts for Mickey Mouse-based rides, shows & attractions that never quite made it off of WDI’s drawing board
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Disney Dish Episode 327: When is DCA’s Quinjet ...
Len Testa & Jim Hill talk about how the Rivers of America at Disneyland Park almost encircled a Mickey & Minnie Mouse-themed island, rather than Tom Sawyer Island
40 min
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Disney Dish Episode 326: How DisneyQuest led to...
Len Testa & Jim Hill reveal when they each believe Disney World’s golden age occurred
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Disney Dish Episode 325: Which early Disneyland...
Len Testa & Jim Hill talk about how Disneyland’s “Rocket to the Moon” ride became a “Mission to Mars”
37 min
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Disney Dish Episode 324: Splash Mountain’s role...
Len Testa & Jim Hill share stories about how miserable service on Disney’s Magic Express has reportedly gotten
40 min
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Disney Dish Episode 323: How long before RunDis...
Len Testa & Jim Hill finish their look at Davy Crockett & Zorro in the Disney Parks
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Wondery IMAGINED LIFE FAMILY : Take a journey ...
Sometimes, to find your own path to success, you just need to see the world through someone else’s eyes.
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Disney Dish Episode 322: Why ABC initially said...
Len Testa and Jim Hill reveal why the founder of the American Broadcasting Company didn’t think that Roy & Walt were very good businessmen.
38 min
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Disney Dish Episode 321: Meet the crew of Star ...
Len Testa & Jim Hill continue their look back at Fess Parker’s time at Walt Disney Studios.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Disney Dish Episode 314: When Sunset Boulevard...
Tower of Terror Pt 9
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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