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!
To celebrate Earth Day, Jim and Len walk through Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Kidani Village, talking about the construction, architecture, crafts, and animals that you see around the resort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In our last land with Sam Gennawey, we cover Tomorrowland in all its retro-future glory. Presented by AAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Urban designer Sam Gennawey goes over the the design ideas behind the latest Fantasyland construction plans. It's all ground planes and edges. Len even name-drops the Golden Ratio. Presented by AAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You know that archway between Pirates of the Caribbean and the Westward Ho fries cart? The one with "Frontierland" on one side and "Adventureland" on the other? That's not really the border between those two lands. Where is the real border? Urban Designer Sam Gennawey shows us where to look. Oh, and we get to see more faux sewage. Too bad we've not yet perfected Smell-o-Vision. Presented by AAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's on to Adventureland with Sam Gennawey, urban designer and author of the book "Walt and the Promise of Progress City." Ever notice that set of small grey bricks coming from the fort at Pirates of the Caribbean? It's supposed to represent sewage from the fort's 18th century bathrooms. Disgust and impress your friends with this bit of Disney design. Presented by AAA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Len and Sam Gennawey, urban designer and author of the new book "Walt and the Promise of Progress City" as they walk around Main Street U.S.A in the Magic Kingdom. Presented by AAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
