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 344: How far back was Disn...
Jim gives us part 3 of our inside look at how Walt Disney World was developed more than 50 years ago.
38 min
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Disney Dish Episode 343: How the Walt Disney Wa...
Jim Hill and guest host Christina Harrison discuss which foods & activities WDW visitors should seek out during that Resort’s 50th anniversary celebration
52 min
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Wondery Preview: Who, When Wow! with Rebecca Sheir
Join host Rebecca Sheir on auditory journeys into the lives of history's unsung heroes and amazing humans who make us say "WOW!"
6 min
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Disney Dish Episode 342: What it was like at WD...
Len Testa recalls what it was like to be inside the Magic Kingdom on 10/1/2021 and Jim Hill talks “HarmonioUS”
45 min
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Disney Dish Episode 341: Epcot’s new Space 220 ...
Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome Christina Harrison, who reports on what “Rise of the Resistance” was like on its very first day as a virtue-queue-less attraction. They then ponder what could happen if another division of Disney decides to go The-Children’s-Place route
64 min
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Disney Dish Episode 340: Cinderella Golden Caro...
In our main segment, Jim tells us what Walt Disney World was like two weeks before its opening in 1971.
44 min
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Disney Dish Episode 339: Which Disney annual pa...
in our main segment, Jim finishes up the history of Disney’s Haunted Mansion.
53 min
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Disney Dish Episode 338: What not to miss on th...
Len Testa rides Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and eats crepes, then special guest Christina Harrison is back with reviews of EPCOT’s new food offerings. And in our main segment, Jim explains why the first version of Disney’s Haunted Mansion was going to be in Saint Louis, Missouri.
70 min
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Disney Dish Episode 337: Remembering Holidaylan...
News! Listener Questions, where we play a game called “Would You Rather?”!
47 min
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Disney Dish Episode 336: Disney World’s diffic...
Len Testa & Jim Hill continue their new series on the decade-long development of The Haunted Mansion
45 min
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Disney Dish Episode 335: The ghastly tale of Ca...
Len Testa & Jim Hill share listener mail & Jim then continues his history of The Haunted Mansion
41 min
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Disney Dish Episode 334: The Spook House at Mic...
Len Testa & Jim Hill begin a new series on the development of Disney’s Haunted Mansion attraction.
60 min
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Disney Dish Episode 333: Is it getting too cost...
Len Testa & Jim Hill talk about Disney World’s new policies regarding mask use at the Parks & look back at why the Imagineers spent 18 months & $25 million to dredge a channel at Castaway Cay
57 min
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Disney Dish Episode 332: What not to miss at th...
Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome special guest Christina Harrison, who talks up where to find the very best eats -- and the strongest air conditioning -- at the 2021 edition of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival
80 min
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Disney Dish Episode 331: Why Disneyland steered...
Len Testa and Jim Hill look back at October 31, 1994 and KIIS 102.7 FM’s infamous promotional event at Disneyland Park
48 min
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Disney Dish Episode 330: How the Floral Mickey...
Len Testa & Jim Hill look back at the horticultural challenges that Disneyland Park faced less than 10 days from its grand opening back in July of 1955
49 min
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Disney Dish Episode 329: runDisney events retur...
Len Testa & Jim Hill conclude their look at the history of “Toy Story Midway Mania!”
57 min
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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
52 min
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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
61 min
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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
74 min
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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.
6 min
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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