Learn more about the latest doings at Disney with TouringPlan's Len Testa & Jim Hill of JimHillMedia.com as they talk about upcoming projects as well as look back at Mouse House history.
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Join Jim Hill and co-hosts Len Testa, Drew Taylor, Brian Gaughan, Eric Hersey, and Lauren Hersey 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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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill have a different take on Universal Parks & Experiences. They share news of the day as well as behind-the-scenes stories in a breezy, conversational style. Better yet, listeners of this podcast are regularly invited to offer their input / join the conversation. So, get ready for some Epic fun.
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Jim Hill and Brian Gaughan cut through Lucasfilm info like a lightsaber cuts through a tauntaun. (results may vary on whether the hosts smell better on the outside) We ask our listeners to walk in single file, to hide your true numbers.
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Jim and Drew break down the animation world frame by frame, until you get the singular picture. If you love Disney animation, Pixar, and the classics that were hand sketched, or built out of 1's and 0's in a computer, this is the podcast that draws you in.
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WINNING Business Radio, hosted by Kevin Hallinan, is a live, weekly broadcast featuring interviews with business owners, executives, advisors and authors who are experts in their fields. We discuss topics including legal, accounting, finance, staffing, sales, marketing, leadership, strategy and more. Our goal is to provide listeners with proven advice and insights, and to help them avoid the mistakes of others. As Churchill said, “Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat ...
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 495: How a Western River led to Big Thunder Mountain
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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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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 451 : “The Wild Robot” gets ready for its world premiere in Toronto
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing how “Inside Out” became the highest grossing animated feature of all time. They also take a look at the upcoming new “Wallace & Gromit” film, “Vengeance Most Fowl” Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: How many films in Hollywood history have grossed over a billion dollars o…
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 495: How a Western River led to Big Thunder Mountain
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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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Pink Monorail : Manufacturing the Magic Ep 9: The rise of American amusement parks
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In the ninth installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid talk about how – as the 19th Century gave way to the 20th – amusement parks as we know them today began to pop up around the country Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: How Lake Compouce sprang up from a failed explosives experiment How Disney’s Boardwalk …
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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan Ep 99: Which role did Keanu Reeves almost play in “The Acolyte”
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Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking back at the D23 Expo. They also discuss what “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” seems to have in common with Joe Dante’s “Explorers” In this episode, listeners will learn about: When did the Disney family sell off the Silverado Vineyards How did Barry Diller leaving Paramount to go run 20th Century…
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Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan Ep 99: Which role did Keanu Reeves almost play in “The Acolyte”
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Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking back at the D23 Expo. They also discuss what “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” seems to have in common with Joe Dante’s “Explorers” In this episode, listeners will learn about: When did the Disney family sell off the Silverado Vineyards How did Barry Diller leaving Paramount to go run 20th Century…
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 450: Which screen legend almost directed “Pete’s Dragon”
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by seeing how “Inside Out 2” ‘s worldwide box office stacks up against Jon Favreau’s photo-realistic “Lion King.” They also talk about that Nightmare Before Christmas-themed light trail that’s coming to New York’s Botanical Gardens Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: This long-running a…
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 450: Which screen legend almost directed “Pete’s Dragon”
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by seeing how “Inside Out 2” ‘s worldwide box office stacks up against Jon Favreau’s photo-realistic “Lion King.” They also talk about that Nightmare Before Christmas-themed light trail that’s coming to New York’s Botanical Gardens Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: This long-running a…
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Scott Yelle, President of New England Sales Solutions, Treasurer of Jackson Yelle Family Foundation
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Scott Yelle, Founder/President of New England Sales Solutions, brings 20 plus years of sales leadership experience to his clients, helping grow revenue & profits using a customized assessment, and developing a strategy and execution plan to achieve results. Scott’s family started the Jackson Yelle Family Foundation in 2023 to honor their son Jackso…
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 494: How did the Imagineers just update WDW’s “Peter Pan Flight”
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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 494: How did the Imagineers just update WDW’s “Peter Pan Flight”
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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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I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 12: Will custom character ears be the next big thing at the Disney Parks
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Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking back at some of the more memorable pieces of merch offered at this year’s D23 Expo. They then shine a spotlight on some of the books that Disney Press will be bringing to market in the coming months. In this episode, listeners will learn about: When will the first “Mickey’s Very Merry Chris…
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Epic Universe with Eric Hersey Ep 61-14: The difference between Disney & Universal’s destination resorts
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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about viewership for the Summer Games in Paris. T hey then take a look at how Universal Pictures’ recent releases have been doing at the domestic box office Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: When was Epic Universe originally supposed to open up in Orlando In what year does …
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Epic Universe with Eric Hersey Ep 61-14: The difference between Disney & Universal’s destination resorts
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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about viewership for the Summer Games in Paris. T hey then take a look at how Universal Pictures’ recent releases have been doing at the domestic box office Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: When was Epic Universe originally supposed to open up in Orlando In what year does …
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 449: Pixar’s “Win or Lose” debuts on Disney+ on December 6th
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking back at some of the animation-related news that came out of the D23 Expo. They also discuss a number of the books that event attendees could pick up at this year’s eve Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: Who now is voicing Elio’s aunt in Pixar Animation Studios’ big r…
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 449: Pixar’s “Win or Lose” debuts on Disney+ on December 6th
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking back at some of the animation-related news that came out of the D23 Expo. They also discuss a number of the books that event attendees could pick up at this year’s eve Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: Who now is voicing Elio’s aunt in Pixar Animation Studios’ big r…
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David Clayman, co-founder and CEO of Twelve Points Wealth Management and the Twelve Points Companies
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Dave Clayman, co-founder and CEO of Twelve Points Wealth Management and the Twelve Points family of companies, embodies principals from his experience in Boy Scouts - especially becoming an Eagle Scout at 16. The 3 co-founders created a financial services firm based on the twelve principles of scouting, including trustworthiness, loyalty, kindness …
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 493: Frontierland to trade steamboat ride for “Cars” -themed road rally
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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 Ep 493: Frontierland to trade steamboat ride for “Cars” -themed road rally
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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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Scott MacGregor, founder and CEO of SomethingNew LLC and The Outlier Project, author of Standing O!
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Scott MacGregor is founder and CEO of staffing company SomethingNew LLC, and The Outlier Project. He is an entrepreneur at heart: 3x company founder, 4x author, and magazine publisher with many awards and accolades to his credit including a record 8 consecutive American Business Awards Winner for Innovation; Best of Staffing Winner; and Net Promote…
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Special Bonus Episode: What’s next for the Disney Parks
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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 Special Bonus Episode: What’s next for the Disney Parks
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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
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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 492: Remembering Disneyland’s Indian Village
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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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Pink Monorail Manufacturing the Magic Ep 8: Trolley Parks & Pleasure Gardens
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In the eighth installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid talk about how savvy rail & beer companies took advantage of trolley downtime to create new entertainment destinations at the end of the line. Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: How Tivoli Gardens directly influenced the design of Disneyland A Fe…
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 448: What’s interesting about the way Netflix is marketing “Spellbound”
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Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by looking back at the “Jurassic World: Chaos Panel” he moderated at last month’s San Diego Comic-Con. Then Jim Hill discusses the three feature-length films that were made at Fox Animation Studios in Phoenix Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: What spot did Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” j…
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Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor Ep 448: What’s interesting about the way Netflix is marketing “Spellbound”
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Drew Taylor starts off this week’s show by looking back at the “Jurassic World: Chaos Panel” he moderated at last month’s San Diego Comic-Con. Then Jim Hill discusses the three feature-length films that were made at Fox Animation Studios in Phoenix Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: What spot did Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” j…
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Jeremy Bombard, Founding and Principal Attorney of Bombard Law
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Jeremy Bombard, founder and Principal Attorney of Bombard Law, discusses his career and how he provides legal services to his small business clients. Jeremy is a recognized advisor with demonstrated success in corporate law, land-use litigation, civil litigation, and small business advisement. He is dedicated to empowering with legal expertise, ens…
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 491 : Disney Destiny puts villains in the spotlight
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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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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 491 : Disney Destiny puts villains in the spotlight
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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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I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 11: How the “Country Bear Jamboree” came to be
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Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this show by talking about the merch currently available at the Universal Orlando Resort. They also talk about how exactly the Haunted Mansion is coming back online at Disneyland Park Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Which new variation of Butterbeer just became available in the Wizarding World of …
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Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 60-13: Inside of “Ministry of Magic” at Epic Universe
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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by reviewing the info that got shared about Universal Orlando’s fourth theme park They also look back at how Universal’s hit movie from 1975 was turned into a theme park attraction Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: In what Central Florida theme park was much of “Jaws 3D” s…
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Disney Dish with Jim Hill Ep 490: In what month of 2025 is Epic Universe going to open?
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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 490: In what month of 2025 is Epic Universe going to open?
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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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