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 225: Does WDI need to strea...
Does WDI need to streamline its design process?
36 min
327
Disney Dish Episode 224: Will WDW’s 50th featu...
Will WDW’s 50th feature pin trading 2.0?
36 min
328
Disney Dish Episode 223: How Epcot’s cost over-...
How Epcot’s cost over-runs almost cost The Walt Disney Company everything
36 min
329
Disney Dish Episode 222: Get ready for fewer Fa...
Get ready for fewer FastPasses at DHS
36 min
330
Disney Dish Episode 221: Why WDW’s “Fire Mounta...
Why WDW’s “Fire Mountain” project flamed out
29 min
331
Disney Dish Episode 220: When Godzilla (almost)...
When Godzilla (almost) came to Tokyo Disney
39 min
332
Disney Dish Episode 219: The end of the Chrono...
The end of the Chronological Disneyland series (for now)
41 min
333
Disney Dish Episode 218: Why the Disney Parks b...
Why the Disney Parks build so few original attractions these days
30 min
334
Disney Dish Episode 217: Disneyland’s Batuu bat...
Disneyland’s Batuu battle plan
41 min
335
Disney Dish Episode 216: Not-so Great Moments w...
Not-so Great Moments with creepy Mr. Lincoln
33 min
336
Disney Dish Episode 215: Why is “Mickey & Minni...
Why is “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway” running behind schedule?
28 min
337
Disney Dish Episode 214: WDI debates how to upd...
WDI debates how to update Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
38 min
338
Disney Dish Episode 213: The Atlantean Encounte...
The Atlantean Encounter that Disneyland Park almost got
35 min
339
Disney Dish Episode 212: The very model of a m...
The very model of a modern major theme park
45 min
340
Disney Dish Episode 211: “Edge” gets moved up, ...
“Edge” gets moved up, “Resistance” gets pushed back
44 min
341
Disney Dish Episode 210: What the future holds ...
What the future holds for Epcot’s Future World
34 min
342
Disney Dish Episode 209: What part will Epcot’s...
What part will Epcot’s new Play Pavilion play in WDW’s 50th anniversary celebration
27 min
343
Disney Dish Episode 208: What the press preview...
What the press preview of Anaheim’s Black Spire Outpost revealed *Special Edition*
64 min
344
Disney Dish Episode 207: Making a better (Disn...
Making a better (Disney) world, one damp towel at a time
39 min
345
Disney Dish Episode 206: When Disney World alm...
When Disney World almost lost its Hall of Presidents
32 min
346
Disney Dish Episode 205: What’s going on around...
What’s going on around the edges of DHS’ “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge”
8 min
347
Disney Dish Episode 204: Why the Seven Dwarfs ...
Why the Seven Dwarfs drove Cinderella & Sleeping Beauty out of Fantasyland Forest
38 min
348
Disney Dish Episode 203: How WDI have been Tink...
Live From Toy Story Land
8 min
349
Disney Dish Episode 202:: Where would you want ...
Where would you want to go on WDW’s first customizable tour?
34 min
350
Disney Dish Episode 201: How character greeting...
How character greetings will be done differently at Black Spire Outpost
37 min