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- Are Disney Villains Losing Their Edge? And What’s Behind the Olaf Outrage (Ep. 7)
Eric and Lauren break down a massive week in the Disney Parks community, from the emotional final launch of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith to swirling speculation about Magic Kingdom’s Villains Land. They also react to Joe Rohde’s surprise book announcement and the passionate fan debate over Olaf taking over Animation Academy at Hollywood Studios.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith officially closed on March 2, drawing multi-hour waits as fans packed Disney’s Hollywood Studios to say goodbye to the 1999 launch coaster.
- Fresh reporting suggests major creative shifts for Villains Land, including a possible Emperor’s New Groove coaster, a Maleficent boat ride E-ticket, and an Ursula-inspired flat ride.
- Fans are divided over whether Villains Land should lean dark and intimidating or embrace a more whimsical, family-friendly tone.
- Joe Rohde announces a new book, Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible, sparking renewed conversation about the most influential Imagineers of the modern era.
- A new Olaf-hosted Animation Academy experience will use pre-recorded instruction from Disney Animation artists, prompting debate over the loss of live instructor interaction.
HOSTS
Eric Hersey – X: @erichersey | Instagram: @ericherseyLauren Hersey – X: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_FOLLOW – DIS & HERS
- Website: DisAndHers.com
- Instagram: @disandhers
- TikTok: @disandhers
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- YouTube: Dis & Hers
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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.
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37 min - Villains Land Goes Big, Avatar Plans in Question, and Is Animal Kingdom Worth the Price? (Ep. 6)
Disney may be rethinking Villains Land at Magic Kingdom - and this time, bigger could truly mean better. Lauren and Eric unpack the rumor that Imagineers were told to go bold with budget becoming secondary, and what that might signal about Disney’s competitive strategy. They also break down the delayed closure of Monsters Inc. at Disney California Adventure, what that means for the proposed Avatar expansion, and whether Animal Kingdom’s attraction lineup justifies its ticket price. Plus, the rise of AI-generated meet-and-greet images and why they might be causing real-world confusion.
HIGHLIGHTS
- A rumor suggests the original plans for Villains Land at Magic Kingdom were scrapped in favor of bigger, more ambitious concepts with budget reportedly becoming a secondary concern.
- What this could mean for Disney’s long-term strategy as new leadership looks to make a defining creative statement.
- Why Monsters Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue at Disney California Adventure may now stay open longer than expected.
- How the potential delay impacts the proposed Avatar-themed expansion and why some fans question whether the IP fits the park.
- A breakdown of attraction counts across Walt Disney World parks and the renewed debate over whether Animal Kingdom currently offers enough rides to justify a full-day visit.
- How recent closures and construction projects are affecting crowd flow and guest perception at Animal Kingdom.
- The surge of AI-generated Disney character meet-and-greet images online and how they may be misleading guests planning their trips.
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 - Eisner Unfiltered, Disney’s AI Investment, Savannah Bananas & $449 Lightning Lanes (Ep. 5)
Michael Eisner returns to the Disney spotlight in a surprisingly candid, long-form interview that has fans buzzing. Lauren and Eric break down Eisner’s comments on park pricing, Bob Chapek, AI, and the future of Disney leadership - plus what it means in today’s theme park landscape. Then, the Savannah Bananas bring Banana Ball back to Disneyland, and Lightning Lane Premier Pass sells out for seven straight days at Walt Disney World. Is Disney’s most expensive skip-the-line option here to stay?
HIGHLIGHTS
- Michael Eisner sits down with Graham Bensinger for his most in-depth Disney interview in years, sharing candid thoughts on leadership transitions, pricing, and the modern company.
- Eisner describes the Chapek era as “a marriage made in hell” while praising Bob Iger’s succession and leadership instincts.
- Disney confirms a $1 billion AI investment and partnership with OpenAI, with plans to explore internal tools, advertising analytics, and controlled character licensing for AI-generated content.
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass sells out for seven consecutive days at Magic Kingdom during Presidents Day week, with prices reaching up to $449 per person plus tax.
- The Savannah Bananas return to Disneyland on March 26, bringing Banana Ball energy, cavalcades, and castle-front performances to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.
- The Bananas’ fan-first model, viral growth, and MLB stadium sellouts make them a natural marketing match for Disney’s experiential brand strategy.
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
37 min - The Muppets Win the Ratings Game While Wonder Man Sneaks Up on Disney+ (Ep. 4)
Disney is having a moment and this episode covers three very different reasons why. Eric and Lauren dig into the surprise ratings success of The Muppets’ 50th anniversary special, break down why Marvel’s Wonder Man quietly became a sleeper hit on Disney Plus, and wrap things up with a look at Disney California Adventure’s 25th anniversary and the popcorn bucket chaos that came with it. From broadcast TV demos to streaming strategy and park optics, this one moves fast and covers a lot of ground.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Muppets’ 50th anniversary special delivers strong ABC ratings and wins the key 18–49 demo
- Why those numbers matter to advertisers and what they could mean for a potential weekly revival
- The Sabrina Carpenter bump and how celebrity guests factor into Muppets nostalgia and reach
- Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro spotted at Disneyland and the symbolism of that park appearance
- Marvel’s Wonder Man emerges as a sleeper hit with critics and viewers despite minimal marketing
- Why a lower-budget, character-driven Marvel series may point to a smarter streaming future
- Disney California Adventure turns 25 and sparks long lines thanks to a high-tech Ferris wheel popcorn bucket
- The ongoing reseller debate and whether Disney should crack down harder on merch flippers
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
37 min - Disney Names a New CEO as Orlando Freezes & DINOSAUR Goes Extinct (Ep. 3)
Lauren and Eric break down one of the busiest Disney news weeks in recent memory. From record-breaking cold temperatures in Central Florida to the emotional final day of DINOSAUR and DinoLand U.S.A., there was no shortage of headlines. Add in a surprise character debut, a major Disney earnings call, and the official announcement of a new CEO, and this episode is packed wall to wall with news, context, and strong opinions.
HIGHLIGHTS
Record-breaking cold temperatures in Orlando, freezing pipes, closing water parks, and even icing over the Universal globeDINOSAUR and DinoLand U.S.A. officially close, with five-hour waits, cast member tributes, and the land vanishing from the app overnightHumphrey the Bear makes his first-ever in-park appearance, delighting deep-cut Disney fansDisney’s latest earnings call delivers strong Parks and Experiences results, just ahead of leadership changesA new Disney CEO is officially named, with Bob Iger transitioning into a senior advisor role and a creative shakeup at the topFor 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
49 min - Disney’s CEO Race, Disneyland Handcrafted, & the COVID Experiences Fans Still Miss (Ep. 2)
Lauren and Eric dig into the latest chatter surrounding Disney’s next CEO, unpack mixed reactions to a newly released Disneyland documentary, and explore why Hallmark filming at Walt Disney World struck a nostalgic chord. Along the way, they reflect on what quietly vanished during COVID and which experiences fans still hope might return.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Online reaction to Disney’s CEO succession plan, including why Josh D’Amaro is the public-facing favorite and why some fans are wary of his park-era decisions.
- A breakdown of Disneyland Handcrafted, its simultaneous release on Disney Plus and YouTube, and why reactions from fans and creators have been so divided.
- Hallmark filming at Walt Disney World, complete with Polynesian Village Resort guest notices and why the collaboration makes sense for both brands.
- A nostalgic look back at COVID-era losses across the parks, from tea rooms and spas to parades, shows, and interactive experiences that never returned.
- The attractions, entertainment, and small Disney details fans are still salty about - and whether any of them could realistically come back.
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
45 min - Disney Afternoon Is Trending, “Real” Star Wars Returns, & #EpcotFArts (Ep. 1)
Eric and Lauren break down the Disney stories fans are reacting to online this week, starting with a surprise blast of 90s nostalgia as the Disney Afternoon games creep back into the conversation. From there, they dig into Galaxy’s Edge loosening up its timeline rules to bring back original trilogy characters, plus the viral Evil Queen controversy that sparked a much bigger debate about character interactions. And because the internet cannot help itself, they close things out with the Festival of the Arts nickname that absolutely should not work, but somehow does.
HIGHLIGHTS
- An ESRB listing sparks chatter that the Disney Afternoon Collection could be headed to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and why Disney adults are clearly the target audience
- Why Disney continues to lean hard into nostalgia and how search trends and fan buzz often telegraph bigger strategy
- Galaxy’s Edge expands beyond a single timeline at Disneyland, bringing back original trilogy characters like Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker
- The viral Evil Queen performer story and why Disney draws a hard line when a character interaction becomes bigger than the role itself
- The rise of “#EpcotFarts”, the #FOA vs. #FArts debate, and why Disney seems perfectly fine letting the internet run with it
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 AgencyWith special help from Dave Grey.
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
39 min - Dis & Hers – Official Podcast Trailer
Disney fans don’t just love Disney - they analyze it, debate it, and question it. Dis & Hers is a podcast that takes the conversations happening every day in fan communities, comment sections, and search trends and breaks them down with context and clarity.
Hosted by Lauren Hersey and Eric Hersey, the show looks at Disney through two different lenses - creative and analytical, emotional and strategic. Pulling from real fan discussions and real-time data, Dis & Hers explores why Disney fans are so passionate, why opinions run hot and cold, and what those reactions say about the company and its community.
If you care about Disney and the conversations surrounding it, follow the show and join the discussion. And don’t be surprised if something you say online ends up on a future episode.
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About Dis & Hers
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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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