Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how long a “Captain America” musical has actually been in the works. They also reveal who Bryan Singer originally wanted to play Logan in the “X-Men” movie   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marvel Us Disney with Aaron Adams Episode 182 : Just how long has Rhodey been a … you-know-what?

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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Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the operational issues that “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” continues to have during its preview period. They also share listeners' theories about why WDW sit-down restaurants have seemed so empty lately Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:What changes have been made to the on-board narration for Disneyland’s Mark Twain

When will the revamped version of “Country Bear Jamboree” be opening at the Magic Kingdom in Florida


Who personally supervised the fireworks display over Seven Seas Lagoon back on October 23, 1971

What’s happening with WDW’s old “Pirates Leagues” facility
Why were the fast food restaurants & motels built around Disneyland back in the Late 1950s / early 1960s all clustered around the corner of Harbor & Katella
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 484: How were Disneyland’s fireworks impacted by the Clean Air Act

 In the fourth installment of this new educational series, Noe & Shelly Valladolid look at even more early World’s Fairs. With the focus this time around being on French advances in themed entertainment. In this episode, listeners will learn about: •	Why the Exposition Universelle de Paris of 1899 dwarfed all others •	How the temporary Eiffel Tower led to the discovery of gamma rays  •	The problem with “human zoos” •	Why the Tower’s most vehement critic dined there every day •	Which themed international buildings served as a precursor for EPCOT’s World Showcase   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pink Monorail Manufacturing the Magic Ep 4:  France throws down the gauntlet

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the technical issues “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” has been facing during its Cast Member preview period. They also take a look at the room décor for WDW Island Tower (i.e., that new DVC which will be opening right next to WDW’s Polynesian Village Resort on December 17th) In this episode, listeners will learn about:
Why would Owen & Dolly Pope always tour the corrals at Disneyland’s Circle D Ranch the mornings after fireworks had been shot off at Walt’s family fun park
When will Jollywood Nights be returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year
How far back can the Disneyland tradition of a rope drop at the opening of the park be traced
Where did Disneyland management turn when it needed to recruit additional security officers to help man that theme park
Which Tomorrowland attraction back in the 1960s was able to handle 4000 Guests an hour
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 483: What were Disneyland’s first fireworks show like

 Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the teaser trailer for “Moana 2.” They also closely examine which Disney Princess moves the most merchandise. Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:
Why did the Magic Kingdom eventually remove the Disney Princess float from its “Share a Dream Come True” parade
What were the three robots in Universal Pictures’ “Silent Running” called
Which “Will & Grace” star read the role of the Snow Queen in one of the earliest table reads done for Disney’s “Frozen”
What happened inside of the Magic Kingdom on the morning of 9/11
When did the delayed version of WDW’s “100 Years of Magic” celebration finally get underway
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i want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 8: When Disney almost made a sci-fi version of “Snow White”

Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing Universal Orlando’s new Premium Scream offering. They also continue their look back at how USH kept trying to build a successful show around the Universal Classic Monsters Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:
Where can one find that new Butterbeer Cart souvenir candy bucket at the Universal Orlando Resort
How long after “The Simpsons Ride” opened in 2008 did Springfield Fast Food Boulevard come online
Who designed the 20-foot-tall animatronic serpent in USH’s “Conan: A Sword & Sorcery Spectacular” show
What is the technical name for that space which scareactors hide in before jumping out & frightening event attendees at Halloween Horror Nights
When Disney World started holding its “Night of Joy” after-hours hard ticket events
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Marvel Us Disney with Aaron Adams Episode 182 : Just how long has Rhodey been a … you-know-what?

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