The Disney Dish with Jim Hill show

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill

Summary: Join Jim Hill and co-hosts Len Testa, Dustin Fuhs, Drew Taylor and Dan Zehr as they talk about the multi-faceted Walt Disney Company - including Pixar, Lucasfilm and Disney Studios - as well as Universal Studios.

Podcasts:

  Universal Joint Podcast Episode 1: A Look Back at What Was and Forward at What Will Be | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:20

In the debut episode of this brand-new podcast series, Jim Hill and Dustin Fuhs discuss Universal Orlando's Endless Summer Resort as well as look back at when the Bates Motel was the only structure you could see out on the Universal Studios Florida construction site.

 Episode 157: WDW Property Developments and Disney Raises the Titanic | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:48

Len notes that Disney has quiety announced new Flamingo Crossing apartment developments, and Jim points out how this ties in to the closing of Crossroads Plaza.

 Episode 156: Len's Menu Rants, Galaxy's Edge Technology, and DCA | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:58

Len eats at Jiko and Enzo's Hideaway and wonders when menus became incomprehensible. Jim begins telling the history of Disney California Adventure.

  Looking at Lucasfilm Podcast Episde 1: The Saga Begins (Audio) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:21

In the introductory episode of this new podcast series, Dan Zehr of "Coffee with Kenobi" and Jim Hill talk about the latest news out of the land of Lucas. Among the topics discussed is Frank Oz's terrific interview with Mark Hamill at the 92nd Street Y.

 Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor - Eprisode 1: Three Animated Disney Movies That Never Got Made | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:10

In the first installment of this new podcast series, Drew Taylor and Jim Hill use John Musker's recent retirement from Walt Disney Animation Studios as an excuse to discuss 'Fraidy Cat'.

 Episode 155: Do Disney's Summer Hotel Discounts Signal a Strategy Shift? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:31

Len finds some interesting pricing trends in Disney's latest hotel discounts, and Jim explains the strategy Disney's using.

 Episode 154: Pirates of the Scare-ibbean(?) and Potential Galaxy's Edge Opening Dates | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:06

Jim tells a story Len's never heard before about how Pirates of the Caribbean almost got a holiday overlay.

 Episode 153: Indiana Jones and Star Wars in Disney's Parks, Part 3 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:43

In news, we talk about the Disney corporate re-organization and how it'll affect the parks, a quick take on parking fees, and more.

 Episode 152: Indiana Jones and Star Wars in Disney's Parks, Part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:24

In news, Len talks about how Disney World is handling spring break crowds, including whether older rides can reliably run at full capacity for days on end.

 Episode 151: Indiana Jones and Star Wars in Disney's Parks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:53

In news, we talk about Disney's latest price increases and what we can expect between now and when Galaxy's Edge opens.

  Marvel Us Disney Episode 8: Marvel News Round-up for 2018 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:08

The latest Marvel Entertainment-related headlines, when James Gunn will be shooting the live-action footage for EPCOT's new "Guardians of the Galaxy" indoor coaster, when we may be seeing a "Black Panther" sequel released to theaters.

 Episode 149: Marvel in Disneyland Paris and What it Means for Us | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:28

In news, we also talk about what Black Panther's success means for Disney's theme parks, the new changes at Be Our Guest, and more.

 Marvel Us Disney Episode 7: Why "Black Panther" Matters | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:44

Aaron and Jim discuss Marvel-related headlines like the 100th episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the upcoming expansion of the Walt Disney Studios Paris theme park. They also bring in fellow broadcaster McConnell Adams to discuss the culture impact that Black Panther has had to date.

 Episode 148: Who Thought 'Minnie Mouse Madonna' Was a Good Idea? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:52

To do this, Disney make a TV movie called 'Totally Minnie Mouse.' Not only was it Minnie's first solo starring role, it included TV personalities Suzanne Somers, Vanna White, and (somehow) Elton John.

 Marvel Us Disney Episode 6: Hulk History Part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:02

Jim talks about how the Hulk began transitioning from being a TV property at Universal Studios to becoming a greenlit motion picture.

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