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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…
1 month 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…
1 month 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 …
1 month 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…
1 month ago
Forgotten Island Buzz, CinemaCon Shakeups, and a Very Strange Wonka Future
Episode 355
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor break down the biggest animation and industry stories coming out of CinemaCon 2026, including Drew’s early look at DreamWork…
1 month, 1 week ago
Hotels on Top of Attractions, Muppets at 60 MPH, and the Return of Deluxe Dining
Episode 580
Len Testa and Jim Hill sprint through a packed week of Disney and Universal news, from Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's Muppets makeover to the return of Wa…
1 month, 1 week ago
Pay-Per-Ride Comes to Epic Universe and the Long Goodbye to Lucy: A Tribute
Episode 99
A new à la carte Express Pass option has Universal fans debating the future of line-skipping, while fresh surveys hint at bigger strategic shifts in …
1 month, 1 week ago
Muppets on TikTok, Disney Ducks in the Parks, and the $40 Billion Star Wars Merch Machine
Episode 95
Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey unpack a surprisingly chaotic Muppets merch rollout on TikTok Shop, explore the viral duck trend making its way into Disne…
1 month, 1 week ago
Worth the Wait? The Rides We Skip & How Much We Spend on Disney
Episode 13
Eric and Lauren dive into one of the most relatable Disney debates: which rides are actually worth the wait. Inspired by a road trip listen to a popu…
1 month, 1 week ago
Is Marvel Building a New Street-Level Saga?
Episode 15
Jim Hill and Dan Graney dig into a week where Marvel quietly laid out the ingredients for something bigger, from Daredevil: Born Again’s turning poin…
1 month, 1 week ago