The Disney Dish Podcast with Jim Hill and Len Testa
Dive into the fascinating world of Disney with theme park historian Jim Hill and Len Testa as they uncover the stories behind the magic. From breaking news and in-depth analyses to quirky historical tidbits and behind-the-scenes secrets, The Disney Dish offers a unique blend of humor, expertise, and insider knowledge.
Whether you're a die-hard Disney fan, a theme park aficionado, or just curious about the history and future of Disney parks and resorts, this podcast has something for everyone.
What to Expect:
Breaking Disney News: Stay up to date on the latest happenings at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney's global parks.
Historical Deep Dives: Learn how classic attractions were created, the stories behind Disney's biggest decisions, and the Imagineering ingenuity that brought it all to life.
Listener Q&A: Get answers to your burning questions about the parks, attractions, and Disney culture.
Exclusive Insights: Gain access to insider details and stories you won’t find anywhere else.
Fun & Humor: Enjoy the wit and camaraderie of two Disney enthusiasts who know how to make even the most technical details entertaining.
With decades of combined experience and an unmatched passion for all things Disney, Jim and Len guide you through the parks, the stories, and the magic in a way only they can.
Your journey to the happiest podcast on earth starts here. Subscribe today!
...it all gets intertwined with Disney wanting to build a mag-lev train from the airport to WDW, Disney buying a monorail manufacturer, and other strange twists and turns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Len and Jim also discuss news about Universal's permit filing for a new hotel, and the sorts of transportation challenges that Universal faces with these kinds of expansions on separate properties. We also talk about the "queue-less" Jimmy Fallon ride and the implications of no lines for rides on how people walk around a theme park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
See the show photos and notes here https://www.flickr.com/photos/25733122@N03/albums/72157677565924463 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How good is Rogue One? Jim and Len talk about the movie, the plot, and the reason behind all of the reshoots that took place Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Visit DisneyDish.Bandcamp.Com for the "director's cut" version of this show, with an additional 17 minutes of content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We also talk about Buzz Price's take on these ideas - the memo we're reading from has Buzz's handwritten notes on it. He had very strong feelings about rats in restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen to Part 1 of the story here: https://disneydish.bandcamp.com/track/why-for-the-headless-horseman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We continue our Chronological Disneyland series with some unbuilt Disney ideas in Long Beach. We also talk about new projection shows at the Magic Kingdom, fireworks at DHS, Rivers of Light at Animal Kingdom Park, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Other things we'll be covering on November 12 include Disney's Australia Park, Westernworld, Mineral King, and the SS Disney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This version of the show is condensed to focus on just the story, with no side digressions. The longer episode, with 7 minutes (woo!) of side stories, is available to subscribers at DisneyDish.Bandcamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This version of the show is condensed to focus on just the story, with no side digressions. The longer episode, with 10 minutes (woo!) of side stories, is available to subscribers at DisneyDish.Bandcamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This version of the show is condensed to focus on just the story, with no side digressions. The longer episode, with 10 minutes (woo!) of side stories, is available to subscribers at DisneyDish.Bandcamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We pick up the story after Disney has just sold out the Rather Corporation to corporate raiders, in exchange for the rights to the property around Los Angeles, including the Disneyland Hotel. But what is Disney going to do with all of these real estate holdings? Jim tells the story. This version of the show is condensed to focus on just the story, with no side digressions. The longer episode, with 5 minutes (woo!) of side stories, is available to subscribers at DisneyDish.Bandcamp.com Learn more...
This version of the show is condensed to focus on just the news, with no side stories or digressions. The longer episode, with 18 minutes of side stories, is available at DisneyDish.Bandcamp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the full version of the show, with about 14 extra minutes of side stories. A condensed version is also available, focusing on just the media event. Let us know which version you prefer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This version of the show is condensed to focus on just the Media Preview event, with no side stories or digressions. The full episode, with side stories, is also available. Let us know which version you prefer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
