Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dig into the world of Disney merch and history with a mix of spooky snacks and fascinating backstories:

Why Jim bought Count Chocula, Boo Berry, and Franken Berry cereal he can’t eat—thanks to new Jim Henson puppet designs

The launch of Bath & Body Works’ Disney Villains collection, from Maleficent’s plum scents to the Evil Queen’s apple blends

Disney cracking down on resellers and what that means for collectors

New Muppets merchandise teased for Destination D23, plus the latest on the Muppet redo of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

The untold story of Kay Kamen, the salesman who turned Disney into a merchandising powerhouse - before his career ended tragically

From collectible cereal boxes to multi-million-dollar licensing deals, Jim and Lauren explore how Disney’s merchandising magic has shaped everything from your breakfast table to the theme parks.

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Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey are back with a Halloween-packed episode of I Want That Too, diving into the latest spooky Disney merch and a century of witchy stories from the Mouse House.

Haunted Mansion peel-and-stick wallpaper and Guillermo del Toro’s obsession

The viral Cutie Ghost collection and why the Minnie Mouse ghost lamp is selling out fast

A massive Nightmare Before Christmas collection, including a $160 countdown coffin and an epic Jack Skellington water bottle set

Disney’s evolving portrayal of witches, from Snow White’s “old crone” to Witch Hazel and beyond

How other studios — and even cereals — are cashing in on the witch trend

From Halloween merch mania to deep Disney history, this episode delivers treats, trivia, and plenty of mischief.

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Jim and Lauren serve up a feast of Disney news, collectibles, and one unforgettable personal tale.

Recap of Disney’s quarterly earnings call, including streaming’s first profitable quarter

Details on Hulu’s full integration into Disney+ by 2026 and the shift away from subscriber count reporting

Hidden perks for Disney+ subscribers, including a free D23 Gold membership and exclusive sweepstakes

A first look at “Single Riders” – a dating app for Disney and theme park fans

Disney’s latest collectible craze from Japan: Rupoka-chan

Jim shares his career origin story, starting with a phone call about Donald Duck that led to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a 40-year career covering the Disney Company

From industry insights to adorable merch and a behind-the-scenes career journey, this episode is packed with stories you won’t want to miss.

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Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey trace the surprising origins of Disney’s licensing empire - back to a time when Walt needed just $300 to keep the studio running. From the Alice Comedies to Donald Duck orange juice and Peter Pan peanut butter, this episode explores how early merchandise deals weren’t just about profit - they were survival.

Jim unpacks how licensing set the foundation for everything from Disneyana collectors to the modern parks. Meanwhile, Lauren shares her latest finds in the merch world, including:

Why the Fantastic Four landed in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland

The rise of Cakeworthy and modern Disney collabs

Inside Disney’s $63 billion licensing empire

How a peanut butter deal helped fund Disneyland

The origins of Donald Duck Orange Juice and collectible Ariel dolls

Disney's licensing strategy from the 1920s to today

From peanut butter tins to popcorn buckets, this episode dives into how Disney turned product placement into a legacy.

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Lauren returns from an epic summer road trip across nine parks and five hotels, with stories (and shopping bags) in tow. She and Jim break down:

The best-kept secret for scoring free Disney water park access

How the new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom stacks up (and where to sit)

What it’s really like inside Disney’s exclusive Property Control store

A merch-lover’s guide to Universal Studios’ 35th anniversary finds

Why the new Epic Universe resort Terra Luna is gorgeous—but far

The Hersey family’s hot take on Epic Universe’s sold out Friday

From Boo Boos to Back to the Future bucket hats, this episode is packed with tips, deals, and first impressions from Disney and Universal.

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In this packed episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey tackle everything from the ZOMBIES 4 merch drought to the 52-item Haunted Mansion collection and the bittersweet farewell line for Animal Kingdom’s Dinosaur ride. But the real surprise? A 1950s Disneyland board game that may have smuggled in Bugs Bunny.

Plus, Jim dives into the earliest examples of Disney’s merchandise strategy—souvenir trays, ashtrays, temporary tattoos, and the guidebook Walt insisted on selling at a loss just to get it on coffee tables across America.

Disney’s ZOMBIES 4 and why merch is mysteriously missing (for now)

A look at the Haunted Mansion’s biggest collection drop yet

The final merch line for Dinosaur before it goes extinct in 2025

Why Muppet Vision 3D fans got left out of the goodbye merch party

A secret cameo by Bugs Bunny in a 1955 Disneyland board game

How Walt used guidebooks and charm bracelets to spread Disney magic

From ashtrays to action figures and park maps to plushies, this episode is a merch history mashup with heart, humor, and a haunted baseball jersey.

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Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey are back with a full dose of Disney merch, from the long-awaited debut of the Starlight Dream the Night Away parade to a viral collector toy that's creeping its way into the parks. Lauren breaks down everything she’s learned about La Boo Boos (and their knockoff cousins), while Jim connects the dots between Disney’s 1950s television strategy and why your Christmas ornaments now cost $80.

Also in this episode:

What to expect from Disney’s first nighttime parade in a decade

Meet Whimsy: the LED-faced character pulling the finale float

Why Main Street is now a runway for fashion-obsessed toy monsters

A closer look at the $29 popcorn bucket ornaments and $80 vault collection set

The real reason Disneyland’s Opera House almost became a TV studio

Walt Disney’s early embrace of television—and how it changed everything

From collectibles to castle corridors, this episode is packed with surprises and nostalgia.

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Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey continue their Toy Story series with a deep dive into the franchise's merchandising legacy—and how a scrappy unknown toy company landed the rights that Mattel and Hasbro turned down. From the earliest Thinkway figures to today's collector's items worth thousands, they explore how Toy Story became one of the most profitable and collectible Disney properties of all time.

Plus, Jim shares a personal behind-the-scenes story about the original vision for Toy Story 4, including his lost interview with John and Nancy Lasseter—and how a Valentine turned into something very different.

Why Thinkway got the Toy Story license when everyone else passed

What Barbie’s deleted scene tells us about Pixar’s early struggles

The rise of collector culture—and what a boxed Buzz goes for now

Jim’s first-day-of-release trip to MGM Studios and the Toy Story parade

The real story behind the development and derailment of Toy Story 4

How John Lasseter’s personal life reshaped the film and Pixar’s future

From Sid’s backyard to $10,000 auctions, this episode is packed with nostalgia, controversy, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

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In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey unpack what Disney’s upcoming Toy Story 5 might really be about - and why it hits closer to home than you think. From Woody’s absence to Jessie’s promotion, and a new iPad-inspired character named Lilypad, this fifth entry isn’t just a sequel - it might be Disney’s most self-aware film yet.

Jim and Lauren discuss how streaming, AI, and even shoppable shows are reshaping how Disney tells stories - and sells them. They also reflect on the history of Toy Story merch, John Lasseter’s mint-in-box rule, and a deeply personal Jessie doll story that brings it all full circle.

Toy Story 5’s new challenge: an iPad named Lilypad

How Jessie becomes the new Woody in Bonnie’s room

The real reason Toy Story 4’s ending felt like closure

Disney’s experiments with QR codes, GoPuff, and “Shop the Stream”

The merchandising legacy of the Mickey Mouse Club

Jim’s personal story of meeting John Lasseter with his daughter’s Jessie doll

Whether you’re team Woody, team Jessie, or team “Do we need another sequel?”—this episode will give you plenty to think about.

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In this art-filled episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dive deep into the colorful world of Disney posters—on screens, in parks, and behind the scenes. From the hand-painted brilliance of legendary artist Drew Struzan to the merchandising missteps that infuriated Robin Williams, this show explores how Disney uses poster art to sell stories and spark emotion.

Jim explains how Fantasia’s box office flop turned into a midnight movie cult hit, while Lauren shares her family’s New Year’s tradition of painting attraction posters. You’ll hear:

Why Robin Williams was furious about Disney’s Aladdin poster

The unlikely call that brought Harrison Ford’s face back to Disney marketing

A touching update on Drew Struzan’s health and legacy

The poster re-release that finally pushed Fantasia into the black

Which attraction poster Lauren’s family paints every year

Why Disney cast services keeps an evolving gallery of ride posters

This episode is packed with nostalgia, history, and a heartfelt look at how much meaning can be packed into a single piece of art.

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