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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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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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 489: How does WDW’...
Jim finishes the history of EPCOT’s Norway pavilion.
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 488: Disney Cruis...
Jim and Len speak with author Foxx Nolte on her new book about Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean.
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 487: A look at LE...
Jim gives us the turbulent history of EPCOT’s Maelstrom ride
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 486: How Lightning...
Jim gives us one more look into Disneyland’s fireworks shows.
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 485: Is WDW gett...
Jim finishes up the history of Disneyland’s fireworks shows.
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 484: How were Disn...
Jim continues the history of Disneyland’s fireworks shows.
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 483: What were Dis...
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 482: How “Date Ni...
Jim gives us the history of Disneyland’s fireworks shows.
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 481: Up before daw...
Jim finishes the history of Disney’s miniature golf courses.
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 480: When the Disn...
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 479: What became o...
Jim and I look back at the development of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park, including the never-made Typhoon Lagoon movie.
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 478: What went wro...
Jim and I look back at Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration, one of the shortest-lived attractions in Disney theme park history..
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 477 : Why WDW’s “F...
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 476: Tiana’s Bayou...
Jim gives us part 3 of the story of how Disney World’s Tomorrowland came to be.
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