What do you do when Len Testa goes on vacation? You bring in a genuine Disney Legend to discuss topics that range from "Once Upon a Studio" (i.e., that soon-to-be-released Disney100 short) to Epcot's Spain pavilion   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 439:  Josh Gad dishes Disney with Jim Hill

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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 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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Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 56-9: How soon will the Simpsons decamp for Disney World

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing how “The Garfield Movie” has been doing at the domestic box office. They also share some fond memories of Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman In this episode, listeners will learn about: Which animated feature – released to theaters a year ago this week – sold $120 million worth of tickets over its opening weekend in North America
What part of the score for “Pooh’s Hunny Hunt” (i.e., the first trackless ride at a Disney theme park) did Richard M. Sherman personally direct
What limitation of early CG convinced Pixar’s original brain trust that they needed to make movies like “A Bug’s Life,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Finding Nemo” & “Wall-E”
According to early box office projections, how much is “Inside Out 2” expected to earn over its first weekend in domestic release
In the future, what will the new release pattern be for the animated features released by Pixar Animation Studios  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 441: How did Pixar decide which movies to make early on

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the opening weekend of performances of “Disney Dreams That Soar.” They then look back at how fireworks got started at Disneyland Park in the late 1950s In this episode, listeners will learn about:
Why Universal Orlando decided to change the name of Epic Universe’s racing coaster
When will work begin on the retheming of Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Which musical acts is Universal Creative reportedly considering using as the jumping-off point for a maze at a future Halloween Horror Night
Why are dining reservations suddenly far easier to get at WDW’s sit-down restaurants
Where will road improvements soon begin on Disney World property

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 482:  How “Date Nite at Disneyland” got started

 In the third installment of this new educational series, Noe & Shelly Valladolid look back at the first World’s Fairs. More importantly, the impact that these ambitious expositions had on society In this episode, listeners will learn about:
Where in London was the Great Exposition staged
Which structure at the Great Exposition inspired a popular WDW restaurant
What marvels from the Victorian Age were on display during this 5-month-long event
Which event held in France just four years later attempted to throw the Great Exposition of London into eclipse
Why is the Palais d’Industrie considered Napoleon III’s “ego building”
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The Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 439: Josh Gad dishes Disney with Jim Hill

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