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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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 400: When...
Jim starts a series about the time that the McDonald’s restaurant chain proposed a new attraction for Disneyland.
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 399: Why ...
Jim gives us the history of Disney’s Bay Lake Tower, which Disney filed the initial construction paperwork for on this day back in 2006.
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 398: Ho...
Jim tells us the history of Disney’s Pop Century Resort, which has a birthday coming up to celebrate its opening back in 2003.
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 397: How ...
Jim finishes up the history of the 1999 re-do of EPCOT’s Journey Into Imagination”
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 396: How ...
Jim continues the history of the 1999 re-do of EPCOT’s Journey Into Imagination, which I’m forever referring to as “The Curse of Tony Baxter.”
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 395: How...
In our main segment, Jim tells us about the 1999 re-do of EPCOT’s Journey Into Imagination.
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 394: Afte...
Jim tells us about the history of Walt Disney World’s Peter Pan’s Flight, which opened on this day back in 1971.
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 393: What...
With hurricane Ian bearing down on Florida, Jim and Len talk about what actually happens a hurricane heads torwards WDW.
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 392: How ...
D23 news, obviously, and surveys, and listener questions! Then in our main segment, Jim talks about what he learned behind the scenes at Disney’s D23 expo last weekend.
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 391: Capt...
Captain EO’s 60 hour-long opening event at Disneyland Park
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 390: Why ...
Jim tells us how Disney cast members sabotaged Disney’s then-President Michael Ovitz’s attempt to save the ride
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 389: How...
In our main segment, Jim gives us the history of Disneyland’s pirate-ship restaurant.
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 388: Reme...
Food glorious food! Christina Harrison covers Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 387: Why ...
In our main segment, Jim continues the history of EPCOT’s Millennium Celebration.
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 386: Ho...
News, listener questions, and an interesting ride vehicle patent filed by Disney! In our main segment,
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 385: M...
special guest Mrs. Shannon Ford tells us all about Disney’s new cruise ship, the Disney Wish.
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill - Episode 384: D...
Josh Gad shares memories of working on Frozen Ever After
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 383: Le...
Jim tells us how the boat ride at EPCOT’s Norway pavilion went through a sudden name change AFTER the attraction was built and ready to open.
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 382: Wha...
How Cypress Gardens transformed into LEGOLAND
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 381: How...
Jim tells us how EPCOT’s Maelstrom ride was converted into a Frozen-themed attraction, for its recent sixth anniversary.
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 380: How...
News, survey, and a walk and talk around Saratoga Springs
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill - Episode 379: A...
Chrissy, Len, and Jim talk about the past and the future of Aulani and the House of the Future
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 378: Lo...
jim talks about how Pioneer Hall was supposed to have been the very first part of Florida’s Frontier Town project
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 377: How...
Jim tells us about the last time the WDW Railroad went through an extensive refurbishment, and why.
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill - Episode 376: ...
Jim gives us the history of the Walter Cronkite narration of Spaceship Earth, which had its debut back in May of 1986.
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