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Hoppers Leaps to Number One, The Wild Robot gets a Sequel, and Cartoon Lagoon Has New Projects Coming
Episode 349
Jim Hill and Drew Taylor are back together after Drew's birthday escape to Palm Springs, and they've got plenty of animation news to talk about. Pixa…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Great Movie Ride, Carthay Circle, and the Cheesecake That Stole the Show
Episode 574
Jim Hill and Len Testa discuss Villains Land expansion permits, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster’s refurbishment timeline, and how negotiations over the Chine…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Fast & Furious: From Street Racing Article to Universal Attraction
Episode 93
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey kick off a packed episode of the Epic Universal Podcast while preparing for an upcoming trip to Universal Studios Hollywood.…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
2 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…
2 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…
2 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…
2 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 …
2 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…
3 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…
3 months ago