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The Surprisingly Complicated Origins of Disney Springs
Episode 89
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey explore the latest Disney Springs news, from towering CrazyShakes and a savory new concept from Gideon’s Bakehouse to a po…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Are Disney Villains Losing Their Edge? And What’s Behind the Olaf Outrage
Episode 7
Eric and Lauren break down a massive week in the Disney Parks community, from the emotional final launch of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmit…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
A New CEO and a Different Marvel Strategy
Episode 9
In this episode, Jim Hill and Dan Graney zoom out and look at the chessboard. With Josh D’Amaro stepping into the CEO role and a noticeably restraine…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Criterion Crowns KPop, Zootopia 2 Climbs Higher & Smiling Friends Signs Off
Episode 345
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor kick off this week’s show a little early to accommodate Drew’s Palm Springs getaway, but that doesn’t slow down the animatio…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Chinese Theater That Wasn’t the Icon
Episode 573
This week, Jim and Len explore how the most famous movie palace in Hollywood became the centerpiece of Disney’s Hollywood Studios… and somehow never …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Universal Wants to Be Your Week-Long Vacation
Episode 92
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey unpack Universal’s latest ticketing survey, the studio’s continued confidence in Wicked, and the surprising Epcot-inspired e…
6 months ago
Villains Land Goes Big, Avatar Plans in Question, and Is Animal Kingdom Worth the Price?
Episode 6
Disney may be rethinking Villains Land at Magic Kingdom - and this time, bigger could truly mean better. Lauren and Eric unpack the rumor that Imagin…
6 months ago
Labyrinth at 40: From Box Office Bomb to Cult Classic
Episode 88
Jim and Lauren follow the winding path of Labyrinth as it turns 40, exploring how a film that underperformed in 1986 became one of the most beloved c…
6 months ago
Lightning Lane Logic - Is Buying Time at Disney Worth It?
Episode 13
Len Testa, Chris Cox, and Jim Hill return to the Court of the Disney World Resort to continue their spirited debate over Lightning Lane strategy at W…
6 months ago
KPop Demon Hunters Sweeps the Annies While Toy Story 5 Steps Into the Spotlight
Episode 347
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor return with a packed week in animation, from awards-season shakeups to shifting box office math and a first real look at Pix…
6 months ago