Best The Tron Media Podcasts (2024)

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Behind the Bar: Ricky Debler Jr. on Creating Disney’s Most Popular Tequila Spot (Ep. 498) 1:16:59

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In this episode of The Disney Dish Podcast, Len Testa and Jim Hill bring you the latest updates and an in-depth look at Disney’s past, present, and future. Tune in as they cover: Exclusive Interview: Special guest Ricky Debler Jr. from Palmas Restaurant Group shares the inside story behind their iconic Disney dining locations and the evolution of L…

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Inside Tony Baxter’s 1976 Presentation: Big Thunder’s Forgotten Neighbors (Ep. 497) 41:41

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In this episode of The Disney Dish Podcast, Jim Hill and Len Testa bring you the latest Disney theme park news, listener questions, and a deep dive into Disney history. Tune in as they cover: Crane Permits and Fort Wilderness Construction: What’s going on at the old River Country site? Disney Cruise Line’s Future: How jumbo-ification could extend t…

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Big Thunder's Wild History, Tron’s Queue Overhaul, and Universal’s Next Big Attraction (Ep. 496) 49:27

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In this episode of The Disney Dish, Jim Hill and Len Testa bring you the latest Disney theme park news, dive into listener questions, and share some fascinating theme park history. Tune in for an entertaining and informative discussion featuring: The History of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Learn how this beloved attraction evolved from the origin…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 495: How a Western River led to Big Thunder Mountain 1:02:17

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the three tiers of hotels that the Universal Orlando Resort just rolled out. They also talk about why Disney wants to know more about how you allocated your cash during your most recent trip to Orlando. For this episode, listeners will learn about: Why the Universal Theme Parks want to learn…

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Upload, Season 1, Part 2- AYJW152 49:44

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Where do you want to spend eternity? Is the choice yours to make? Amazon's Upload markets it like eternity is a cellphone plan. Just hope that you can afford the unlimited plan. Are You Just Watching? Episode 152: Upload, Season 2 Music by Joseph Stephens. For the full show notes please visit areyoujustwatching.com/152 Share your feedback! We would…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 494: How did the Imagineers just update WDW’s “Peter Pan Flight” 38:16

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In a special solo show, Jim Hill first talks about which Disney Villains just made their debut at DCA’s “Oogie Boogie Bash.” He then looks back at how Walt adapted J.B. Barrie’s play & novel to the screen back in 1953 For this episode, listeners will learn about; Who did Roger Bart sing for in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Summer release for 1997 …

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 493: Frontierland to trade steamboat ride for “Cars” -themed road rally 1:01:58

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start today’s episode by discussing the changes that will soon be coming to Tom Sawyer Island at WDW’s Magic Kingdom. They also look back at when the “Be Our Guest” restaurant opened at that same theme park back in December of 2012 Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: For which Disney animated feature fr…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Special Bonus Episode: What’s next for the Disney Parks 51:13

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 492: Remembering Disneyland’s Indian Village 53:11

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s episode by getting the skinny on thinly sliced pieces of bacon. They then discuss whether the changes that have recently been made to DAS have actually lowered wait times at WDW’s park Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Where did the wax figures from the “Davy Crockett Frontier Museum” eventu…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 491 : Disney Destiny puts villains in the spotlight 1:02:31

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s episode by reviewing Universal Orlando’s plans for “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic.” They then talk about which WDW DVC may soon be expanding Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: What’s significant about the survey Universal Orlando recently distributed about pos…

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Upload, Season 1, Part 1 - AYJW151 1:15:56

2M ago1:15:56

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What if you could buy your way into a digital eternity with all the amenities of a swanky resort, and your living loved ones are just a phone call away? Are You Just Watching? Episode 151: Upload, Season 1 Music by Joseph Stephens. For the full show notes please visit areyoujustwatching.com/151 Share your feedback! We would like to know, even if ju…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 490: In what month of 2025 is Epic Universe going to open? 1:18:05

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On this week’s show, Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by veteran Imagineer Jim Shull & Len’s twin sister, Linda. These four then discuss the news of the day and look back at the grand opening of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith. For this episode, listeners will learn about: What idea did the Imagineers explore for improving DCA’s Grizzly R…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 489: How does WDW’s new “Country Bear” show stack up 1:08:58

2M ago1:08:58

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Len Testa starts this week’s show by revealing which attractions will be open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Extended Evening Hours at that theme park later this year. And then Jim Hill wraps up his history of Epcot’s “Maelstrom” attraction. In this episode, listeners will learn about: Why was the original version of “Country Bear Jamboree” t…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 488: Disney Cruise Line coming to Japan 1:02:17

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Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome Disney author & historian Foxx Nolte. Who gives them a preview of his latest book, “Scoundrels, Villains, & Knaves: Disneyland, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Popular Culture” Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: What are the differences between the VIP tours offered at WDW versus those made available to …

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 487: A look at LEGO’s lengthy relationship with Disney Parks & Experiences 59:09

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the different “lands” that Guests can explore once they board the Disney Adventure (which begins sailing out of Singapore in 2025). They also share a survey from Universal Orlando about this Resort’s version of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 486: How Lightning Lane Multi Pass is supposed to work 53:14

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing WDW’s Genie+ replacement. They then walk through exactly what happened backstage at Disneyland prior to the launch of that Park’s “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:  How far in advance will on-site Guests be able to book Multi…

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IF (Imaginary Friends) - AYJW150 1:16:52

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Friends fill the fissures in your foundations, even IF they are “imaginary.” Are You Just Watching? Episode 150: IF (Imaginary Friends) Music by Michael Giacchino. For the full show notes please visit areyoujustwatching.com/150 Share your feedback! We would like to know, even if just your reactions to the trailer or the topics we shared in this epi…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 485: Is WDW getting ready to revamp the My Disney Experience app 51:34

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking at the “Dark Universe” concept art that the Universal Orlando Resort just revealed. Then they wrap up their history of fireworks displays at Disneyland Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Who was Disney’s partner when it came to developing a compressed air-based launch system f…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 484: How were Disneyland’s fireworks impacted by the Clean Air Act 43:05

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the operational issues that “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” continues to have during its preview period. They also share listeners' theories about why WDW sit-down restaurants have seemed so empty lately Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: What changes have been made to the…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 483: What were Disneyland’s first fireworks show like 46:29

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the technical issues “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” has been facing during its Cast Member preview period. They also take a look at the room décor for WDW Island Tower (i.e., that new DVC which will be opening right next to WDW’s Polynesian Village Resort on December 17th) In this episode, listen…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 482: How “Date Nite at Disneyland” got started 50:37

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the opening weekend of performances of “Disney Dreams That Soar.” They then look back at how fireworks got started at Disneyland Park in the late 1950s In this episode, listeners will learn about: Why Universal Orlando decided to change the name of Epic Universe’s racing coaster When will wo…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 481: Up before dawn with “Disney Dreams That Soar” 54:39

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Len Testa shares what it was like to watch Disney Springs’ new nighttime show from Saratoga Springs. Jim Hill then finishes his history of the miniature golf courses at the WDW Resort Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Why do Disney execs really need to pay attention to what Jenny Nicolson shared throughout her four-hour-long “Sta…

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire – AYJW149 1:04:11

4M ago1:04:11

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Are You Just Watching? Episode 149: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, a non-traditional family struggles with their roles and responsibilities with the fate of the world on the balance. For complete shownotes, visit areyoujustwatching.com/149By Eve Franklin

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 480: When the Disneyland Hotel had a miniature golf course 53:29

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing who gets to experience “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” when as part of that WDW attraction’s month-long grand opening event. They then take a look at the interior of the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: What does Disney’s Hollywood Stu…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 479: What became of that “Typhoon Lagoon” movie Disney was going to make 56:07

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about what happens next with Disneyland Forward now that the Anaheim City Council has officially approved this project. They also discuss what Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed at the Company’s most recent earnings call. Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: How long will the WDW vers…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 478: What went wrong with “Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration” 45:03

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the latest news coming out about the Epic Universe project. They also talk about why Bay Lake Tower is undergoing a year-long refurbishment in the not-so-distant future Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Which crime figure from the 1930s inspired Ma Beagle & the Beagle Boys…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 477 : Why WDW’s “Fire Mountain” project flamed out 1:04:26

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by congratulating Israel Perez & the team at WDW’s Victoria & Albert’s for the Michelin star they were just awarded. They then welcome back veteran Imagineer Jim Shull for a discussion of WDSP’s upcoming “Alice & the Red Queen: Back in Wonderland” show For this episode, listeners will learn about: Why…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 476: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” gets ready for its grand opening 52:26

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the Stella Nova & Terra Luna Resorts at Universal Orlando. They then look back at Disney’s reaction to Mattel’s 1972 announcement of its Circus World theme park project Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: How many times will Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights be pre…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 475: Re-opened 1900 Park Fare serves up a superior character meal 55:30

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by deep-diving into the changes the Disney Parks are about to make to their DAS policy. They also continue their look back at WDW’s Tomorrowland Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: How many episodes of “Law & Order: SVU” has Ice-T appeared in to date What were Disney Legend John Hench’s c…

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Dune, Part 2 - AYJW148 1:11:43

6M ago1:11:43

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Dune, Part 2 – Are You Just Watching? Episode 148 Dune, Part 2, the much-anticipated sequel to Dune, shows the power of religion to control people and gives the unborn a voice. Please visit areyoujustwatching.com for the full show notes for our review of Dune, Part 2.By Eve Franklin

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 474: Why Disney World’s Asian Resort never got built 50:22

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing how the Shooting Gallery at WDW’s Magic Kingdom will soon close to become a DVC lounge. They also take a look back at Tomorrowland in this same theme park circa late 1971 / early 1972. Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Which then-husband & wife team were originally suppose…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 473: Do you remember WDW’s Treasure Island 52:23

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the truce-of-sorts that’s recently been brokered between the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District & Disney. They also talk about the drone show that will debut at Disney Springs on May 24th Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: Which annual event – which is held …

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 472: Why the “Disney Fairies” franchise faded out 43:20

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the construction permits that just got filed for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. They then discuss the “Encanto” -themed show that will be presented in front of CommuniCore Plaza later this Summe Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: What’s the difference between a Mil…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep. 471: When may “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” open at WDW’s Magic Kingdom 48:37

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Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Disney World’s latest ticket offer for Florida residents. They’re then joined by veteran Imagineer Jim Shull who shares some behind-the-scenes stories Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: What’s significant about the dates that WDW’s latest ticket offer is availab…

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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 470: How WDW fans plan on gaming that “free water park” perk 1:10:49

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Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by Christina Harrison, who talks up the very best eats to be found at the 2024 edition of Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival. Len & Jim then take a closer look at Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea On this episode, listeners will learn about: Which attraction in Dreamworks Land will key off of “Puss in Bo…

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