Jim Hill & Eric Hersey kick off a brand-new show which offers a different take on Universal Parks & Experiences. Highlights include an interview with Carson Luter from Universal Creative about “Villain Con Minion Blast”
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
How did the 24 films that Universal Pictures released in 2023 do at the worldwide box office

Which character from an Alfred Hitchcock film is paid tribute to in “Villain Con Minion Blast”

What’s significant about the name Universal choses for its Texas park project, at least from a SEO perspective

Which Marvel-themed attraction just closed at Universal Studios Japan

What’s the secret to racking up a big score on “Villain Con Minion Blast” 

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Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 47-1:  Introducing the Epic Universal Podcast

Join Jim Hill and co-hosts Len Testa, Dustin Fuhs, Drew Taylor, Aaron Adams, Michelle C. Valladolid, Dan Zehr and Brian Gaughan as they talk about the multi-faceted Walt Disney Company - including Pixar, Lucasfilm and Disney Studios - as well as Universal Studios and the world of collectibles.

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Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

TV & Film

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by congratulating Israel Perez & the team at WDW’s Victoria & Albert’s for the Michelin star they were just awarded.
They then welcome back veteran Imagineer Jim Shull for a discussion of WDSP’s upcoming “Alice & the Red Queen: Back in Wonderland” show
For this episode, listeners will learn about:
Why – when WDW Cast Members finally get to preview “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” – they may come at this revamped flume ride from backstage

How far along is the “Disneyland Forward” project when it comes to Anaheim’s approval process

What’s interesting about that construction permit that just got pulled for Epcot’s “Journey into Imagination” pavilion


The “Frozen” star recently got the opportunity to try his hand at conducting on the Disneyland Railroad



Why – when it comes to updating and/or making significant changes to the African side of Disney’s Animal Kingdom – the Imagineers have very limited choices


Show Notes
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 477 : Why WDW’s “Fire Mountain” project flamed out

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking up Pixar Fest (which starts this weekend at Disneyland Park).
They then look ahead to which studios will be doing presentations at this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival & Market
For this episode, listeners will learn about:

How many Disney-related items are coming up for bid at Van Eaton Galleries’ next big event, “The Joel Magee Auction: Part Two”

Which Pixar veteran is directing “Transformers One” for Paramount Animation

When will “Robot Dreams” be released to select theaters in North America

What became of the plaque in the lobby of NYC’s Broadway Theater which commemorates “Steamboat Willie” ‘s world premiere in that same space back in 1928

Who was supposed to originally voice Fiona in the “Shrek” film series


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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 436: “Shrek 2” celebrates its 20th anniversary

Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the tram accident that happened this past weekend at Universal Studios Hollywood.
They then take a close look at the perks annual passholders will be able to enjoy at the Universal Orlando parks starting in May.
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

Which Universal horror classic got transformed from a silent film to a sound picture in 1929

Why did Universal Studios Florida push back the opening of “Twister … Ride It Out” from March of 1998 to early May of that same year

Which store used to occupy the space in Universal CityWalk that’s now being transformed into the Epic Universe preview center

Back in 1931, who did Universal Pictures originally announce was going to star in that Studio’s upcoming production of “Frankenstein”

Which cartoon character is at the wheel of that popcorn bucket that Universal Hollywood is now selling to commemorate the 60th anniversary of that theme park’s tram tour


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Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 53-6: Meet the horrifyingly cute Frankenstein Junior

Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by revisiting the whole did-Greedo-shoot-first issue.
They then talk about what the last few episodes of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” seem to be setting up
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:

What honor will George Lucas be receiving at this year’s Cannes Film Festival

Where can Disneyland visitors view that theme park’s “Fire of the Rising Moons” fireworks display

What did Harrison Ford want to have happen to Han Solo in “Return of the Jedi”

Which animated series was the first “Star Wars” show to be set in the era of the High Republic

How did Leslie Headland – the showrunner for “Star Wars: The Acolyte” – describe this new limited series for Disney+


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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan Ep 95: Sampling Disneyland’s “Season of the Force”

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the Stella Nova & Terra Luna Resorts at Universal Orlando. They then look back at Disney’s reaction to Mattel’s 1972 announcement of its Circus World theme park project
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:
How many times will Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights be presented this year

What’s the name of the bay that the “World of Frozen” is built alongside at the theme park formerly known as Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris

What price range is Universal reportedly considering when it comes to admission to its new kid-friendly park currently under construction in Bliss, TX

Why are the popcorn buckets sold at the Disney Parks in Anaheim & Tokyo so much nicer than the ones that are sold at the WDW Resort

How were the elephants dressed at the groundbreaking ceremony for Circus World back in April of 1973

Show Notes
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Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 47-1: Introducing the Epic Universal Podcast

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