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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Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey follow their cult-favorite “cup” episode with a deep dive into the most powerful sense in the Disney parks—smell. From Mickey’s PhilharMagic to burning Rome and popcorn-scented blowers, this episode explores how Imagineering has used fragrance for decades to spark emotion, trigger nostalgia, and boost sales. Plus, they dig into scented merch like candles, oils, and the plushie line that smells good enough to eat.

How scent became a secret weapon in Disney park design

Walt Disney’s original plan to use smells in Fantasia

The evolution of “Smellitizers” and where they show up in classic attractions

The rise of smell-based merch: Scenty, Magic Candle Co., and Disney oils

What munchlings are—and how they combine snacks, scent, and plushies

If you’ve ever chased the smell of Main Street popcorn or hunted for the perfect Polynesian candle, this one’s for you.

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Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey welcome Steve Lewis, the founder of Gideon’s Bakehouse, for a deliciously detailed conversation about how a dark, whimsical cookie shop became one of the most sought-after stops at Disney Springs. From his early days as a musician and comic shop owner to perfecting a cookie recipe over 15 years, Steve shares the creative, emotional, and business journey behind Florida’s favorite bakery.

The music major turned baker who built Gideon’s from scratch—literally

How a secret cookie deal at Polite Pig helped land a spot at Disney Springs

The role of community, storytelling, and heartbreak in shaping the brand

Why you’ll never see Gideon’s cookies shipped or wholesaled

The Edward Gorey-inspired art behind the eerie, yet inviting design

What’s next for Steve, his characters, and maybe even a lemon-orange love story

Learn more about Gideon’s by visiting https://www.gideonsbakehouse.com

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For the 50th episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey raise a glass to one of Disney’s most collected—and controversial—categories: cups. From ceramic mugs and stainless steel tumblers to the infamous souvenir sippers, Lauren recaps her recent mission to find the perfect Disney drinkware and why fans can’t stop buying them.

Whether you're a mug minimalist or a tumbler hoarder, this one’s for you.

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Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey celebrate the launch of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary with a merch-packed episode filled with popcorn buckets, collectible props, and a deep dive into Walt’s original 10th anniversary celebration—aka the Tencennial.

From animatronic Mickey souvenirs to retro Vault Collection hats, Lauren shares the standout items hitting the parks. Then Jim takes us back to 1965 for the story of how Walt honored his first decade of Disneyland, from airborne Mary Poppins stunts to the birth of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.

The Mickey popcorn bucket that moves, talks, and blinks

Why propeller hats and retro logos are making a comeback

The gorgeous “padfolio” inspired by Walt Disney’s real desk

The true story behind Disneyland’s 10th anniversary (and that weird word “Tencennial”)

When Walt thought the park really opened—and how that date changed

The crown decorations that accidentally damaged Sleeping Beauty Castle

From collectible merch to collectible memories, this episode brings Disneyland’s past and present together in perfect, popcorn-scented harmony.

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Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey unpack the unexpected history of Disney’s brief run as a pro sports owner. From Michael Eisner’s synergy strategy to Gene Autry’s $1-a-year land deal, this episode dives into how the House of Mouse ended up with the Mighty Ducks and the Anaheim Angels - and why they eventually let them go.

Also in this episode:

Trash can candy containers debut at Disney Springs

The DisneyStore.com shipping threshold quietly goes up

The latest on Epcot pin trading and Disney's response

A listener asks: Are Spirit Jerseys going out of style?

The real origin story of the Spirit Jersey

Why Tangled’s live-action fate may depend on Stitch’s box office

From puck worlds to ballparks, this episode blends nostalgia, merch, and the business of Disney like never before.

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