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- Do Disney Fans Really Want Trip Report Podcasts? (Ep. 27)
Do Disney fans actually enjoy listening to trip report podcasts? Lauren and Eric dig into podcast popularity data, compare several long-running Disney shows, and debate what makes a trip report worth hearing. Then they put the format to the test with stories and practical takeaways from Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, Bay Lake Tower, Walt Disney World, and Universal Orlando during the summer heat.
HIGHLIGHTS
• What Listen Notes rankings suggest about the popularity of Disney trip report podcasts
• Why useful tips and honest opinions matter more than a minute-by-minute vacation recap
• Disney’s Vero Beach Resort wins over even a dedicated beach skeptic
• First impressions of Bay Lake Tower, including its rooms, views, location, and resort perks
• Summer crowds, dining discounts, heat strategies, and hotel experiences at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando
For this episode’s full show notes, click here.
HOSTS
- Eric Hersey – X: @erichersey | Instagram: @erichersey
- Lauren Hersey – X: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_
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SUPPORT
Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia.PRODUCTION CREDITS
Edited by Jenny SnyderProduced by Eric Hersey – Strong Minded Agency
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43 min - Is a Major Space Mountain Refurbishment Coming to Walt Disney World? (Ep. 26)
A major Space Mountain refurbishment may be under consideration at Walt Disney World, and the rumor has Disney fans wondering how much of the classic attraction could change. Lauren and Eric break down reports of a possible retrack, redesigned queue and loading areas, updated ride vehicles, and new audio. They also discuss what an extended closure could mean for the PeopleMover and the larger future of Tomorrowland. Then, inspired by Space Mountain’s notoriously rough ride, they compare the Disney attractions most likely to leave guests sore, dizzy, or searching for a chiropractor.
HIGHLIGHTS
• The latest rumor surrounding a major Space Mountain refurbishment at Walt Disney World.
• What a possible retrack, redesigned queue, updated vehicles, and new audio could mean for the attraction.
• Why fans want Disney to preserve Space Mountain’s music, atmosphere, and classic Tomorrowland identity.
• How an extended Space Mountain closure could affect the PeopleMover.
• Whether Disney could add Star Wars, WALL-E, or another intellectual property to the ride.
• Space Mountain, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Dinosaur, and Goofy’s Sky School compete for Disney’s roughest ride.
• Mission: SPACE, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, Smugglers Run, and Summit Plummet also earn painful reputations.
For this episode’s full show notes, click here.
HOSTS
- Eric Hersey – X: @erichersey | Instagram: @erichersey
- Lauren Hersey – X: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_
FOLLOW – DIS & HERS
- Website: DisAndHers.com
- Instagram: @disandhers
- TikTok: @disandhers
- Facebook: Dis and Hers
- YouTube: Dis & Hers
FOLLOW – JIM HILL MEDIA
- Facebook: JimHillMediaNews
- Instagram: JimHillMedia
- TikTok: JimHillMedia
SUPPORT
Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia.PRODUCTION CREDITS
Edited by Jenny SnyderProduced by Eric Hersey – Strong Minded Agency
If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
34 min - A Small World Fire Sparks a Bigger Disney Blog Debate (Ep. 25)
Lauren and Eric look at a strange stretch of incidents around Walt Disney World, including the portable charger fire at “it’s a small world” and the surprisingly positive response to how Disney handled it. From there, the conversation turns into a bigger look at Disney media, clickbait headlines, repetitive blog posts, ad-heavy articles, Reddit threads, AI answers, and why fans are shifting toward creators they trust. It is a very Diz and Hers blend of park news, internet snark, and a real discussion about how Disney fans find reliable information now.
HIGHLIGHTS
- A portable phone charger reportedly caught fire while guests were boarding “it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom.
- Cast members quickly handled the incident, evacuated guests calmly, and the attraction reopened later that day.
- Lauren and Eric discuss whether Disney could ever restrict outside portable chargers, and why that seems unlikely for now.
- Recent Walt Disney World incidents, including resort issues, fire alarms, lightning impacts, and attraction disruptions, set the stage for the conversation.
- Disney fans are growing frustrated with repetitive blog coverage that stretches simple news into multiple ad-filled paragraphs.
- Lauren and Eric unpack how SEO, Google search habits, ad revenue, and AI answers have changed the way Disney news gets written and discovered.
- Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, podcasts, and trusted individual creators are becoming more important as fans look for real context and honest perspective.
- The episode asks what makes a Disney content creator worth following when everyone starts with the same basic facts.
For this episode’s full show notes, click here.
HOSTS
- Eric Hersey – X: @erichersey | Instagram: @erichersey
- Lauren Hersey – X: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_
FOLLOW – DIS & HERS
- Website: DisAndHers.com
- Instagram: @disandhers
- TikTok: @disandhers
- Facebook: Dis and Hers
- YouTube: Dis & Hers
FOLLOW – JIM HILL MEDIA
- Facebook: JimHillMediaNews
- Instagram: JimHillMedia
- TikTok: JimHillMedia
SUPPORT
Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia.PRODUCTION CREDITS
Edited by Jenny SnyderProduced by Eric Hersey – Strong Minded Agency
If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32 min - Gingerbread Houses and the Great Wilderness Lodge AC Meltdown (Ep. 24)
Lauren and Eric take on two Disney resort stories that had the online community fired up this week. First, they unpack why the Grand Floridian gingerbread house may be going away for reasons that have less to do with gingerbread and more to do with crowd flow, guest satisfaction, and deluxe resort expectations. Then they turn to Wilderness Lodge, where a multi-day air conditioning outage during extreme Florida heat raised big questions about communication, compensation, and what guests should expect from a premium Disney resort.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Grand Floridian gingerbread house will not return for the 2026 holiday season.
- Lauren and Eric discuss whether the beloved holiday tradition became too successful for its own good.
- The Disney community debates whether deluxe resort lobbies should prioritize paying hotel guests over day visitors.
- The new Grand Floridian lobby bar and changing guest-flow needs may have helped push Disney toward smaller gingerbread displays.
- Wilderness Lodge guests faced a major air conditioning outage during one of the hottest weeks of the year.
- Disney’s response included fans, compensation, and relocation offers, but guest experiences varied widely.
For this episode’s full show notes, click here.
HOSTS
Eric Hersey – X: @erichersey | Instagram: @ericherseyLauren Hersey – X: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_FOLLOW – DIS & HERS
- Website: DisAndHers.com
- Instagram: @disandhers
- TikTok: @disandhers
- Facebook: Dis and Hers
- YouTube: Dis & Hers
FOLLOW – JIM HILL MEDIA
- Facebook: JimHillMediaNews
- Instagram: JimHillMedia
- TikTok: JimHillMedia
SUPPORT
Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia.PRODUCTION CREDITS
Edited by Jenny SnyderProduced by Eric Hersey – Strong Minded Agency
If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
33 min - Disney Springs Closes the Bus Loophole and Pixar Fans Pick Sides (Ep. 23)
Disney Springs transportation changes have the Disney community split, and Lauren and Eric dig into why this resort bus and water taxi policy is about more than just closing a parking hack. They look at how resort amenities, beignets, pools, and fireworks viewing have all become part of the broader “who gets access?” debate. Then they shift to Pixar, Toy Story 5, online movie rankings, and the surprisingly passionate arguments over WALL-E, Monsters Inc., Onward, Lightyear, and Cars 2.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Disney Springs transportation restrictions begin June 28, limiting resort buses and water taxis to Disney Resort Hotel guests and guests with qualifying reservations.
- Lauren and Eric discuss why some fans see the change as a reasonable fix, while others see it as limiting access to the wider Walt Disney World bubble.
- The conversation expands to resort hopping, Port Orleans beignets, pool access, and how influencer-shared “hacks” can change guest behavior.
- Eric and Lauren consider whether these changes will actually reduce crowding or simply create new workarounds for determined guests.
- Toy Story 5 sparks a bigger conversation about Pixar rankings and which films fans defend the hardest.
- Lauren and Eric compare internet favorites like WALL-E, Ratatouille, Coco, The Incredibles, and Toy Story 2 with their own family’s picks.
- Monsters Inc., Onward, Toy Story 4, Lightyear, Cars 2, and The Good Dinosaur all get pulled into the debate over Pixar’s best and worst.
For this episode’s full show notes, click here.
HOSTS
Eric Hersey – X: @erichersey | Instagram: @ericherseyLauren Hersey – X: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_FOLLOW – DIS & HERS
- Website: DisAndHers.com
- Instagram: @disandhers
- TikTok: @disandhers
- Facebook: Dis and Hers
- YouTube: Dis & Hers
FOLLOW – JIM HILL MEDIA
- Facebook: JimHillMediaNews
- Instagram: JimHillMedia
- TikTok: JimHillMedia
SUPPORT
Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia.PRODUCTION CREDITS
Edited & Produced by Eric Hersey – Strong Minded AgencyIf you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
35 min - Can You Do Epic Universe in One Day? (Ep. 22)
Lauren and Eric are back from another Epic Universe visit, and this time Helios Grand Hotel may have changed the whole conversation. They break down whether one day is enough at Epic, how early entry helped them knock out major attractions before lunch, and why Battle at the Ministry should probably be your first stop. Then they compare Universal attractions to Disney favorites to help Disney fans figure out what belongs on their must-do list.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Lauren and Eric test whether one day is enough at Epic Universe after three separate visits.
- Helios Grand Hotel early entry proves to be a major advantage for getting to Battle at the Ministry.
- Their morning strategy includes Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, Monsters Unchained, Stardust Racers, and more before lunch.
- Lauren shares online feedback from Epic Universe guests debating one day, two days, Express Pass, and resort stays.
- Disney fans get Universal ride comparisons, including Hiccup’s Wing Gliders and Slinky Dog Dash.
- Battle at the Ministry gets compared to Rise of the Resistance, especially for its jaw-dropping queue.
- Monsters Unchained, Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness, Yoshi’s Adventure, and The Untrainable Dragon all get matched with Disney-style reference points.
- Eric and Lauren each pick the Universal experience they think Disney fans should try first.
For this episode’s full show notes, click here.
HOSTS
Eric Hersey – X: @erichersey | Instagram: @ericherseyLauren Hersey – X: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_FOLLOW – DIS & HERS
- Website: DisAndHers.com
- Instagram: @disandhers
- TikTok: @disandhers
- Facebook: Dis and Hers
- YouTube: Dis & Hers
FOLLOW – JIM HILL MEDIA
- Facebook: JimHillMediaNews
- Instagram: JimHillMedia
- TikTok: JimHillMedia
SUPPORT
Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia.PRODUCTION CREDITS
Edited & Produced by Eric Hersey – Strong Minded AgencyIf you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
35 min - The Worst Theme Park Clickbait (Ep. 21)
Lauren and Eric talk through the nightmare scenario every theme park fan secretly worries about: getting stuck high above the ground on a ride. From a real-world roller coaster evacuation in Galveston to Disney attractions like the Skyliner, Space Mountain, Incredicoaster, and the monorail, they weigh which breakdowns would be terrifying and which might actually be kind of cool. Then they pivot to another theme park hazard: clickbait Disney news sites, including Hersheypark’s online clapback and the outlets fans trust most.
HIGHLIGHTS
- A Galveston roller coaster evacuation sparks a bigger conversation about the scariest possible ride breakdowns.
- Eric shares what it was like being evacuated from Space Mountain with the lights on.
- Lauren and Eric debate whether attractions like the Skyliner, monorail, Incredicoaster, and Pixar Pal-A-Round are worse in theory than in practice.
- Disney ride evacuations can feel more like behind-the-scenes adventures than disasters, depending on the attraction.
- Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, and Living with the Land all land on the “wouldn’t mind getting stuck there” list.
- Hersheypark calls out a misleading theme park news post, kicking off a discussion about Disney clickbait.
- Clickbait headlines, ad-heavy sites, and vague rumors make theme park news harder to trust.
- The fan community weighs in on trusted park news sources, from Disney Tourist Blog to BlogMickey and WDWMagic.
For this episode’s full show notes, click here.
HOSTS
Eric Hersey – X: @erichersey | Instagram: @ericherseyLauren Hersey – X: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_FOLLOW – DIS & HERS
- Website: DisAndHers.com
- Instagram: @disandhers
- TikTok: @disandhers
- Facebook: Dis and Hers
- YouTube: Dis & Hers
FOLLOW – JIM HILL MEDIA
- Facebook: JimHillMediaNews
- Instagram: JimHillMedia
- TikTok: JimHillMedia
SUPPORT
Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia.PRODUCTION CREDITS
Edited & Produced by Jenny Snyder & Eric Hersey – Strong Minded AgencyIf you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 min - Carousel of Progress Gets an Update as Fans Chase Real Disney Experiences (Ep. 20)
Lauren and Eric explore why Disney fans seem to be craving real-world experiences again, from the surprising turnout at the reopening of the Disney Store in Pittsburgh to Disney's continued push toward immersive entertainment. They discuss what thousands of fans standing in line for a retail opening reveals about today's Disney audience, whether digital fatigue is driving people back to physical spaces, and how Disney may be adapting to that demand. Then they dive into Disney's newly announced overhaul of Carousel of Progress, examining the planned updates, fan reactions, and what the changes could mean for one of Walt Disney World's most historic attractions.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Why thousands of Disney fans stood in line for the reopening of the Disney Store at Ross Park Mall and what it says about today's Disney audience.
- Lauren and Eric explore whether fans are craving real-world Disney experiences more than merchandise itself.
- Discussion of Disney's growing focus on immersive experiences, from retail concepts to theme park expansion.
- Could digital fatigue be driving fans back toward physical spaces, events, and shared fandom experiences?
- Ideas for how Disney could bring more regional experiences to fans who don't regularly visit the parks.
- Disney announces a major refresh of Carousel of Progress, including new scenes set in the 1960s, 1980s, and Y2K era.
- The hosts examine fan reactions to the changes and debate whether updating the attraction honors Walt Disney's original vision.
- Why Carousel of Progress remains one of Walt Disney World's most historically significant attractions and what its future could look like.
For this episode’s full show notes, click here.
HOSTS
Eric Hersey – X: @erichersey | Instagram: @ericherseyLauren Hersey – X: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_FOLLOW – DIS & HERS
- Website: DisAndHers.com
- Instagram: @disandhers
- TikTok: @disandhers
- Facebook: Dis and Hers
- YouTube: Dis & Hers
FOLLOW – JIM HILL MEDIA
- Facebook: JimHillMediaNews
- Instagram: JimHillMedia
- TikTok: JimHillMedia
SUPPORT
Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia.PRODUCTION CREDITS
Edited & Produced by Eric Hersey – Strong Minded AgencyIf you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
33 min - Spoiler Alert: Why We Avoid Disney POV Videos Before Our Trip (Ep. 19)
Eric and Lauren dive into one of the biggest debates in the Disney fan community: should you spoil upcoming attractions before your vacation, or go in completely blind? From ride POV videos and vlog coverage to hotel walkthroughs and foodie recommendations, they unpack when spoilers help and when they ruin the magic. Then, they take a spoiler-free look at Walt Disney World's newest additions, including the Muppets takeover of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Bluey’s debut at Animal Kingdom, and the reimagined Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Disney fans debate whether ride POV videos enhance vacations or ruin the surprise
- The new Muppets-themed Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster officially opens at Hollywood Studios
- Bluey and Bingo arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with a new interactive experience
- Animation Courtyard gets a major refresh with Disney history Easter eggs and walkaround characters
- New entertainment offerings debut across Walt Disney World for “Cool Kids Summer”
- Eric and Lauren break down the pros and cons of Disney spoilers before a big trip
- Why hotel and resort walkthrough videos may actually improve your vacation planning
- The internet reacts to the Muppets coaster retheme and whether younger fans will embrace it
- First impressions of Bluey’s Animal Kingdom experience and why fans are already divided
For this episode’s full show notes, click here.
HOSTS
Eric Hersey – X: @erichersey | Instagram: @ericherseyLauren Hersey – X: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_FOLLOW – DIS & HERS
- Website: DisAndHers.com
- Instagram: @disandhers
- TikTok: @disandhers
- Facebook: Dis and Hers
- YouTube: Dis & Hers
FOLLOW – JIM HILL MEDIA
- Facebook: JimHillMediaNews
- Instagram: JimHillMedia
- TikTok: JimHillMedia
SUPPORT
Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia.PRODUCTION CREDITS
Edited & Produced by Eric Hersey – Strong Minded AgencyIf you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
34 min - Safari Stops and Disney Mount Rushmores (Ep. 18)
Lauren and Eric dive into the viral Walt Disney World story of a guest jumping off Kilimanjaro Safaris mid-ride to use the bathroom and why cast members are begging guests to stop exiting attractions. Along the way, they spiral into stories of other infamous Disney ride exits, from Living with the Land cucumber thefts to Horizons urban explorers. Then things take a more lighthearted turn as they each build their personal Disney “Mount Rushmore” of attractions and resorts, revealing a lot about their Disney personalities in the process.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The viral Kilimanjaro Safaris bathroom incident sparks debate about guest behavior at Walt Disney World
- Lauren shares cast member reactions to guests exiting attractions and ride vehicles
- Eric revisits infamous Disney ride exit stories, including Living with the Land and Horizons
- The hosts discuss why guests continue ignoring attraction safety rules
- Lauren and Eric build their personal Walt Disney World attraction Mount Rushmores
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Haunted Mansion, PeopleMover, and Spaceship Earth all make the list
- The conversation shifts to Disney resort Mount Rushmores and what those choices say about different Disney fans
- Pop Century, BoardWalk, Polynesian Village Resort, Beach Club, and more enter the debate
For this episode’s full show notes, click here.
HOSTS
Eric Hersey – X: @erichersey | Instagram: @ericherseyLauren Hersey – X: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_FOLLOW – DIS & HERS
- Website: DisAndHers.com
- Instagram: @disandhers
- TikTok: @disandhers
- Facebook: Dis and Hers
- YouTube: Dis & Hers
FOLLOW – JIM HILL MEDIA
- Facebook: JimHillMediaNews
- Instagram: JimHillMedia
- TikTok: JimHillMedia
SUPPORT
Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia.PRODUCTION CREDITS
Edited & Produced by Eric Hersey – Strong Minded AgencyIf you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About Dis & Hers
From the publisher's feed
Dis & Hers is a Disney podcast where real conversations from the Disney community meet honest opinions.
This show is not about ride strategies, Lightning Lane tutorials, or park basics. Instead, Eric and Lauren focus on the culture around Disney - what fans are debating online, what’s trending on Reddit, TikTok, and X, and the questions people keep asking but rarely get straight answers to.
Using real-time online conversations, search behavior, and firsthand experience, Dis & Hers explores the bigger picture behind Disney decisions and fan reactions - sometimes agreeing, sometimes disagreeing, and always keeping it honest.
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