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Pixar’s “Be Free” Mystery, Netflix’s Animation Expansion & the Future of Theatrical Animation
Episode 354
Jim and Drew dig into a packed week of animation news, from the surprising cancellation of a promising Pixar project to Netflix’s growing global anim…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Muppets Take the Coaster & Disney’s “Live the Dream” Park Plan
Episode 579
Len Testa and Jim Hill return with a mix of Disney Parks news, listener questions, and a fascinating deep-dive into a forgotten concept for Disneylan…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
How Universal Transformed the Upper Lot to Build The Wizarding World
Episode 98
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey race through breaking Universal news before Eric hits the road, covering everything from a surprising park entry tech failur…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Crocs, Figment, and the Book That Made Disney Take Control
Episode 94
Jim and Lauren dig into a surprisingly packed week of Disney merch and history, from Crocs-inspired Minnie ears to rare Figment throwbacks and a new …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
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…
1 month, 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…
1 month, 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…
1 month, 3 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 …
1 month, 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…
1 month, 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…
1 month, 3 weeks ago