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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How Disney’s George Wilkins Created the Soundtr...
Jim looks at the theme park music of George Wilkins
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How Expensive Can WDW’s Lightning Lane Premier ...
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Why Disney’s Polynesian Tower Might Be the Best...
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How Disney Flattened a Chunk of Caribbean Beach...
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How Sunny Eclipse came to the Starlight Café (...
Jim gives us the history of Sunny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe.
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What’s it really like down in the tunnels under...
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Muppet*Vision 3D’s Curtain Call: Making Way for...
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Villains Land’s 13 Disney Baddies Revealed & Ho...
im gives us the history of Disney attraction overlays!
43 min
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Is Disney’s Premier Pass Really Worth It? Plus,...
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Tropical Americas is Coming, $25 Cake Slices, a...
part 3 of Jim’s now four-part history of EPCOT’s El Rio del Tiempo boat ride!
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Epcot’s Hidden Gems: The Forgotten Details of E...
II’s part 2 of Jim’s now three-part history of EPCOT’s El Rio del Tiempo boat ride!
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The Lost Rides of Epcot: The Untold History of ...
46 min
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Pixar vs. Disney: How Mickey’s PhilharMagic Bec...
Jim continues the history of Mickey’s PhilharMagic!
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Self-Driving Vehicles at Disney? Plus The Story...
Jim continues the history of Mickey’s PhilharMagic!
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Do you remember Epcot’s “Magic Journeys” (Ep 499)
Jim gives us the history of Mickey’s PhilharMagic!
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Behind the Bar: Ricky Debler Jr. on Creating Di...
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Inside Tony Baxter’s 1976 Presentation: Big Thu...
Jim continues the history of Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
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Big Thunder's Wild History, Tron’s Queue Overha...
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 495: How a Wester...
Jim gives us the history of Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 494: How did the I...
Jim looks back at how Walt adapted J.B. Barrie’s play & novel to the screen back in 1953
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 493: Frontierland ...
Jim gives us the history of Fantasyland’s Be Our Guest restaurant. It’s the Gray Stuff Episode!
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Special Bonus Episode...
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 492: Remembering ...
Jim continues our deep dive into the history - and possibly the future - of Disney’s Frontierland concept.
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 491 : Disney Desti...
Jim does a deep dive into the history - and possibly the future - of Disney’s Frontierland concept.
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 490: In what month...
Our main segment celebrates the opening of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster 25 years ago TODAY, with special guests Imagineer Jim Shull, who designed the ride, and my twin sister Linda, who got us a hotel room next to Steven Tyler himself for the opening event.
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