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When Fans Build the Disney Store Disney Didn’t
Episode 97
im Hill and Lauren Hersey explore how fan-driven Disney markets, unusual Grogu merch, and long-forgotten animation art traditions reveal what the com…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Top 10 Disney Rookie Mistakes (and Why the Lines Feel Worse Than Ever)
Episode 15
Lauren and Eric break down the biggest Disney rookie mistakes that can quietly derail your trip, from poor planning to painful footwear, and why so m…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Mixing Animation and Live-Action Is Harder Than Hollywood Thinks
Episode 356
Jim Hill goes solo this week while Drew Taylor is off moderating panels at a film festival, delivering a packed episode that jumps from animation ind…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Endgame Isn’t Over Yet: How Marvel Is Rewriting Its Own Finale
Episode 16
Jim Hill and Dan Graney unpack Marvel’s latest wave of announcements, from Avengers: Endgame returning to theaters with new footage to the growing se…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
MARVEL US DISNEY PREVIEW: Endgame Isn’t Over Yet: How Marvel Is Rewriting Its Own Finale
Jim Hill and Dan Graney unpack Marvel’s latest wave of announcements, from Avengers: Endgame returning to theaters with new footage to the growing se…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Gumbo That Imagineering Hid in Plain Sight and the WestCOT Dream That Almost Let You Sleep in the Park
Episode 581
Jim and Len are joined by Sporkful host Dan Pashman to dig into the surprisingly rich stories behind Disney theme park food, including how a handwrit…
4 months ago
100 Episodes In, Still Sneaking Into Universal
Episode 100
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey celebrate their 100th episode of the Epic Universal Podcast with listener reviews, a surprise surprisingly heartfelt message…
4 months ago
Disney Stores Return… Sort Of
Episode 96
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey unpack Disney’s latest retail experiment with pop-up stores, explore how movie theaters are turning merch into must-have e…
4 months ago
Epic Universe vs. Walt Disney World: What’s Actually Worth Your Summer Vacation?
Episode 14
Lauren and Eric revisit Universal’s Epic Universe one year after their first visit to see how the park experience has evolved and whether it’s still …
4 months ago
Universal Orlando’s Deluxe Hotels - Are They Really Worth It?
Episode 17
Len Testa and Chris Cox make their case for (and against) Universal Orlando’s premier on-site hotels, breaking down whether the perks justify the pri…
4 months ago