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In this podcast, two friends discuss all things Disney world. They range from the gourmet meals served throughout the park to the high flying thriller rides.
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New show from WDWNT featuring comedy, news, in-depth discussions, interviews, and games, and some brand new features!
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Join Jim Hill and co-hosts Len Testa, Dustin Fuhs, Drew Taylor, Aaron Adams, Michelle C. Valladolid, Dan Zehr and Brian Gaughan as they talk about the multi-faceted Walt Disney Company - including Pixar, Lucasfilm and Disney Studios - as well as Universal Studios and the world of collectibles.
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A Disney Parks & Vacation Club Podcast. Tom, Damon and Trevor are Disney enthusiasts who can't stop talking about anything and everything Disney. On Welcome Home, they talk about everything related to Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Vacation Club (DVC). As DVC Owners and Disney Parks enthusiasts, the guys have extensive knowledge of everything Disney and Disney Vacation Club. Let Welcome Home help you and your family be more knowledgeable about Disney!
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 443 : Who animated the Toontown section of “Roger Rabbit”
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about “Inside Out 2” ‘s continuing dominance at the worldwide box office. They then discuss some of the television-related news that came out of this year’s Annecy International Film Festival and Market For this episode, listeners will learn about: What’s the subtitle of the next holiday spec…
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Waitlist: Are Annual Passes a Bad Deal for Theme Parks?
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On This Episode On this episode of the Waitlist, the guys react to a recent article which argued that Annual Passes have become a bad deal for Theme Parks. Podcast Sponsors DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Reseller in the World DVC Rental Store - Largest and fastest-growing Disney Vacation Club rental service in the US Monera Financial - #1 in DVC Financ…
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 485: Is WDW getting ready to revamp the My Disney Experience app
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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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I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 9: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit: Disney's Forgotten Star Reborn
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In this episode of "I Want That Too," Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill discuss the history of Disney's first animated star. Then Oswald collector Noe Valladolid shares how he acquired some of his most valuable pieces. For this episode, listeners will learn about: How "Inside Out 2” blew past its initial box office projections Where at Disney Springs you ca…
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Epic Universal with Eri Hersey Ep 57-10 : Dark Universe celebrates Universal’s classic monsters
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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing what Universal Parks & Experiences has just revealed about Epic Universe’s next land. They also continue the tale of USH’s efforts to get more monsters into that theme park In this episode, listeners will learn about: Where’s the best place to stand in Universal Studios Florida to view “C…
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 442: Where can you find Figment in “Inside Out 2”
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Drew Taylor is fresh back from France. And he tells Jim Hill all about the animated films that he got to see at this year’s international animation film festival and market For this episode, listeners will learn about: What did Nick Park have to say when he learned of Steven Spielberg’s love of the runaway train scene in “The Wrong Trousers” Which …
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Episode 266: New DVC Lounge, D23 Parks Announcements & Little Mermaid Show
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On This Episode DVC gives a look at the new pool coming to the Island Tower. A new DVC lounge has been confirmed for Magic Kingdom. During a recent media event, Chairperson of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Josh D’Amaro mentioned that D23 will have parks announcements outside of Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. The guys speculate on what those anno…
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 484: How were Disneyland’s fireworks impacted by the Clean Air Act
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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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Pink Monorail Manufacturing the Magic Ep 4: France throws down the gauntlet
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In the fourth installment of this new educational series, Noe & Shelly Valladolid look at even more early World’s Fairs. With the focus this time around being on French advances in themed entertainment. In this episode, listeners will learn about: • Why the Exposition Universelle de Paris of 1899 dwarfed all others • How the temporary Eiffel Tower …
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Episode 265: Poly Tower Preview, Lookout Cay & the 5th Gate
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On This Episode The guys talk about spending time with family. Disney has revealed the room designs for the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows along with an opening date. Haunted Mansion is potentially receiving a projection mapping upgrade. Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point has now received its first visitors and the g…
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 483: What were Disneyland’s first fireworks show like
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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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i want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 8: When Disney almost made a sci-fi version of “Snow White”
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Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the teaser trailer for “Moana 2.” They also closely examine which Disney Princess moves the most merchandise. Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Why did the Magic Kingdom eventually remove the Disney Princess float from its “Share a Dream Come True” parade What were…
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Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 56-9: How soon will the Simpsons decamp for Disney World
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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing Universal Orlando’s new Premium Scream offering. They also continue their look back at how USH kept trying to build a successful show around the Universal Classic Monsters Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Where can one find that new Butterbeer Cart souvenir candy bucket…
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 441: How did Pixar decide which movies to make early on
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing how “The Garfield Movie” has been doing at the domestic box office. They also share some fond memories of Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman In this episode, listeners will learn about: Which animated feature – released to theaters a year ago this week – sold $120 million worth of tickets ov…
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Episode 264: Reflections, Country Bear Setlist & Big Thunder Rumor
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On This Episode The guys correct a few things they got wrong from the last few episodes. Disney has requested an extension for the construction permits for the future site of Reflections - a Disney Lakeside Lodge. With Tiana’s Bayou Adventure going into previews, Disney has released even more details about the attraction including footage of the en…
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 482: How “Date Nite at Disneyland” got started
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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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Pink Monorail Manufacturing the Magic Ep 3: Early World’s Fairs & Expositions
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In the third installment of this new educational series, Noe & Shelly Valladolid look back at the first World’s Fairs. More importantly, the impact that these ambitious expositions had on society In this episode, listeners will learn about: Where in London was the Great Exposition staged Which structure at the Great Exposition inspired a popular WD…
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 440 : When the Sherman Brothers left Disney Studios
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Jim Hill first talks about how “The Garfield Movie” did domestically over the long Memorial Day Week. He then discusses that new YouTube documentary, “Beyond the Glass: The WDW Animation Building” Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Which fairy tale classic was supposed to have served as the basis of Disney’s first-ever live-action…
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Episode 263: Drone Show, Club 33 Movie & Video Games
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On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including Disney+ in the same place as Hulu, snoring on vacation, getting stuck on Disney transportation, and Disney+ in hotel rooms. The EPCOT DVC lounge is closing for a 6 week refurbishment. DVC officially requested that the new Island Tower at the Polynesian be included in the existin…
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 481: Up before dawn with “Disney Dreams That Soar”
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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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I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 7: What’s it like to live at WDW’s Golden Oak gated community
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Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s episode by discussing a rare Disney book found at the Brimfield Flea Market. They then take a look at Disney-MGM’s old Streetmosphere program Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: What “Star Trek” vet directed “Three Men & a Baby” for Touchstone Pictures Which forest creature recently turned…
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Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 55-5\8: What sorts of snacks are served in DreamWorks Land
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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the media preview that was recently held for Universal Studios Florida’s reimagining Kidzone area. They then look back at the “Pink Panther” film series Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Where did Duffy AKA the Disney Bear initially exclusively sell on Disney World prope…
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 439: Remembering Jim Henson’s “Muppet Babies”
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the first full trailer for Netflix’s “Ultraman: Rising.” They then talk about “Flow,” the dialogue-free post-apocalyptic animated feature which will be debuting at Cannes next week In this episode, listeners will learn about: Who will be voicing Garfield’s Dad in the new animated feature t…
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Episode 262: Tom's Trip Report, Island Tower & Fantasy Springs
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On This Episode Tom returns from his recent WDW and gives a full trip report. DVC announced new details about the upcoming DVC Tower at the Polynesian including new concept art, room types and the name of the tower. Disney announced the opening date of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea opened and the guys discussed the imp…
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 480: When the Disneyland Hotel had a miniature golf course
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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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