Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome back longtime Imagineer Jim Shull, who then talks about the many years he spent working on both Toy Story Land & the Toy Story Hotel for the Shanghai Disneyland Resort Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2023•54 min•Ep 438•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Gaughan starts off this week’s show by sharing the experiences he had at this year’s Comic-Con International down in San Diego. Jim Hill then talks about some of the things that may have tripped up “Indy 5” at the box office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 29, 2023•45 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams starts off this week’s show by talking about how a new MCU may now be on the rise. Then Jim Hill reveals why McDonald’s currently has Happy Meal toys that are tied to “The Marvels” (which doesn’t arrive in theaters ‘til November 10th of this year) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 28, 2023•40 min•Ep 184•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Gaughan starts off this week’s show by sharing the experiences he had at this year’s Comic-Con International down in San Diego. Jim Hill then talks about some of the things that may have tripped up “Indy 5” at the box office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2023•45 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by talking about what it was like to panel in Hall H at this year’s Comic-Con International in San Diego. Then he & Jim Hill recount what happened on the show floor at the Paramount booth right after the “Star Trek” panel ended Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 25, 2023•40 min•Ep 226•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the new DreamWorks-themed land that was just announced for Universal Studios Florida. They then take a look at the Lightning-Lane-to-Stand-By ratio which TouringPlans just noted for WDW’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2023•42 min•Ep 437•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by listing all of the films & limited series which have been impacted by the WGA and the SAG-AFTRA job actions. They then discuss Episode 5 of Marvel’s “Secret Invasion” SHOW BREAKDOWN: Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: According to Forbes, how much did “Secret Invasion” reportedly cost to make Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 21, 2023•54 min•Ep 183•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by talking about the premiere of Disney’s new “Haunted Mansion” movie which was held down in Anaheim. Then Jim Hill reviews this Saturday & Sunday’s offerings at San Diego Comic-Con. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 18, 2023•41 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Bob Iger’s contract extension at The Walt Disney Company through December of 2026. They also take a look at the Florida version of “Toy Story Midway Mania” Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 17, 2023•46 min•Ep 436•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Jul 14, 2023•44 min•Ep 182•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Gaughn & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” did at the box office. They also talk about what happened with that Princess Leia dress from “A New Hope” that was recent put up for auction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about “Nimona,” Netflix’s newest animated feature. They then shine a spotlight on a number of the animated projects coming from Warner Bros Discovery this Summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2023•36 min•Ep 224•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa starts off this week’s show by discussing how Guests using WDW’s DAS may be impacting Lighting Lane. Jim Hill then talks about the challenges that the Imagineers faced during the construction phase of “Toy Story Midway Mania” Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2023•42 min•Ep 435•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the panels that Marvel Comics will be presenting later this month at Comic Con International in San Diego. They also talk about Episode 3 of “Secret Invasion” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 07, 2023•53 min•Ep 181•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about “Nimona,” Netflix’s newest animated feature. They then shine a spotlight on a number of the animated projects coming from Warner Bros Discovery this Summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 04, 2023•42 min•Ep 223•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the per-park pricing that went into effect at WDW for Genie+. They then wrap up their look back at the Walt Disney World Speedway Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 03, 2023•41 min•Ep 434•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s story by talking about what the artists & animators who created “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” recently shared about their working conditions on that Sony Pictures Animation production. They also discuss Episode 2 of “Secret Invasion” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2023•58 min•Ep 180•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” bested Pixar’s “Elemental” at the North American box office this past weekend. Mr. Taylor then shares all of the fun film-related stuff he got to do in France & Italy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” bested Pixar’s “Elemental” at the North American box office this past weekend. Mr. Taylor then shares all of the fun film-related stuff he got to do in France & Italy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2023•39 min•Ep 222•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa and Jim Hill start off of this week’s episode by sharing some listener questions. They then talk about how Mr. Eisner’s trip to Indiana in May of 1985 led to an ambitious project being built in the parking lot for WDW’s Magic Kingdom. Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26, 2023•43 min•Ep 433•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about why Marvel Studios has opted out of this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. They also take a look back at Ang Lee’s “Hulk” (which is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its original theatrical release this week) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2023•38 min•Ep 179•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the jump in attendance levels that Universal’s two Florida parks have recently experienced. They also look back at the Summer of 1983 and how Walt Disney Productions celebrated its 60th anniversary. Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 19, 2023•41 min•Ep 432•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by comparing “Across the Spider-Verse” ‘s performance at the box office to that of “Into the Spider-Verse” back in 2018. They then talk about how the writers strike continues to impact the MCU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2023•50 min•Ep 178•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about a survey that the Universal Orlando Resort just sent out to recent Guests. Jim Hill also concludes his look back at the development of the Disneyland Hotel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2023•49 min•Ep 431•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams reviews the sequel to “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Jim Hill then talks about what the New Yorker recently revealed about who really started Marvel Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 09, 2023•50 min•Ep 176•Transcript available on Metacast Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing a listener’s experience at “The Elemental Experience” mall tour. They then talk about how Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has changed the packaging of its animated film library in conjunction with the Company’s 100th anniversary celebration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2023•38 min•Ep 221•Transcript available on Metacast While Len Testa explores the State of Maine, Jim Hill discusses the recent closure of Disneyland’s version of Splash Mountain. He also continues his look back at the expansion of the Disneyland Hotel in the 1960s & 1970s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 05, 2023•41 min•Ep 430•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron Adams & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing box office predictions for “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” They also talk about which MCU projects are being impacted by the WGA strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 02, 2023•42 min•Ep 176•Transcript available on Metacast First Drew Taylor share his impressions of the soon-to-be-released “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” Then Jim Hill talks about the path that led to Howard Ashman working on animated features for Walt Disney Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2023•47 min•Ep 220•Transcript available on Metacast Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about all of the annual passholder discounts & exclusives that will be available at WDW through the end of June. They also discuss how the Disney Parks has begun setting the stage for “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2023•40 min•Ep 429•Transcript available on Metacast