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The Utilidor Isn’t So Magical After All
Episode 12
Lauren and Eric go underground this week to unpack their unexpectedly viral TikTok and the surprisingly polarizing reactions to their utilidor-inspir…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Is Epic Universe Express Pass Worth It? Cost, Wait Times & Strategy Guide
Episode 16
Len Testa and Chris Cox take their case to the court as they debate whether Universal’s Epic Universe Express Pass is worth the hefty price tag. With…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Mario’s Massive Opening, AI Animation Backlash, and the Mystery Disney Drone Show
Episode 353
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor kick off this week’s Fine Tooning with a real-life animation-adjacent story involving Bob’s Burgers’ Eugene Mirman, before d…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Villains Land Hotels & Disneyland’s Golden Bathroom of Tomorrow
Episode 578
Len and Jim follow the money, the zoning maps, and at least one imaginary contractor from 79 A.D. to figure out where new Magic Kingdom hotels might …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Permits, Annual Passes, HHN 35, and Fan Fest News
Episode 97
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey return with a jam-packed, news-heavy episode as they break down a wave of updates from across Universal Parks and beyond. Fr…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
D23 Strategy, Legends Debate & The Rise of the Bourne Stuntacular
Episode 11
Lauren and Eric break down everything you need to know about D23 2026—from the expanded week-long fan experience to the realities of membership tiers…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
D23 Ticketing Turmoil and the Hidden History of Pressed Pennies
Episode 93
Jim and Lauren dig into the latest updates surrounding the D23 Ultimate Fan Event, including confusing ticket tiers, pin lotteries, and the growing t…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Marvel’s Street-Level Strategy Takes Shape as Doomsday Looms
Episode 14
Jim Hill and Dan Graney unpack a pivotal week for Marvel, where shifting strategies across film and Disney+ suggest a more deliberate long-term plan.…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Super Mario Galaxy Fever, KPop Demon Hunters Mania, and a Shifting Disney Villains Land
Episode 352
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor unpack a packed week in animation, from Universal’s massive push behind Super Mario Bros. Galaxy to the continued global sur…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Buzz Lightyear Gets a Major Upgrade, Plus How Disney Finally Acquired the Muppets
Episode 577
Len shares a first-hand look at the newly updated Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, breaking down what’s changed and whether it improves gameplay. Th…
4 months, 4 weeks ago