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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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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 concerns about the version of World Showcase that was almost built next to WDW’s TTC
How long did it take the team at WDW’s Food Labs to create that translucent fruit that was served aboard the “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser”
When was Phase One of “Project Florida” originally supposed to end construction
How tall was Thunder Mesa (i.e., the table-top mountain that was supposed to house WDW’s “Western River Expedition” ride) supposed to be
Show Notes
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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 supposed to play the leads in Disney’s never-produced “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” sequel
When does it appear that the Magic Kingdom will be opening its version of “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure”
Which “Avatar” film is the new experience that Bob Iger recently revealed was in the works for Disneyland in Anaheim supposed to be based on
What significant eco-friendly change is supposedly in the works for Florida’s version of Autopia
According to John Hench, which proposed WDW resorts were deliberately designed in such a way that they could then be seen from inside of the Magic
Show Notes
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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 over in Tampa – made the Imagineers hesitant to bring Disneyland’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” ride to Florida
Why is much of Epcot’s Morocco pavilion currently hidden behind construction fences
When did Walt Disney make his very last visit to the Studios that he & his brother Roy built in Burbank
What is Tiana asking Guests to help out with when they set sail on her “Bayou Adventure”
How did WDI upset the turkey vultures who frequent the WDW Resort
Show Notes
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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 Milky Way bar and Three Musketeers
Which Dinoland U.S.A. structures are supposed to survive this side of Disney’s Animal Kingdom being transformed into an “Encanto” -themed area
What toy line did Disney Consumer Products launch in the mid-2000s with the hope that it would then become a “Disney Princesses” -like success with little boys
Which “Clueless” star did Disney originally cast as Tinker Bell’s speaking voice
How did Tom Staggs alter Jay Rasulo’s original plans for the Fantasyland expansion that was first announced back in September of 2009
Show Notes
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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 available for
Where is the control booth for DCA’s “Grizzly River Run” attraction located
Why are Universal Orlando officials so interested in learning where people plan on starting their next Florida vacation
Where was the NYC version of David Copperfield’s Magic Underground restaurant supposed to be located
What happens when you make the Cast Members who drive the monorail nervous
Show Notes
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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 Boots: The Last Wish”
Why are stores at the Disney theme parks still stocking “Monsters University” merch, more than a decade after this Pixar film was first released to theaters
Which hit Fox TV series from the 1990s is The Walt Disney Company reportedly considering reviving
When do young girls supposedly age out of being fans of the Disney Princess franchise
How soon after the first “Frozen” film first opened in theaters did the Oriental Land Company announce that it would be adding a land keying off of that Academy Award-winning animated feature to Tokyo DisneySea
Show Notes
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1Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about why the WDW Resort revealed its hotel rates for 2025 months ahead of schedule. They then wrap up their series about the construction of Tomorrowland at Disneyland
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
Where the math actually maths for WDW’s free-entry-into-the-water-parks-on-arrival-day offer
What’s different about the newly updated Tequila Experience at Epcot’s La Cava
Where did hundreds of thousands of snow geese stop for a bite as they’re flying back to Canada
When did the very first “Tomorrowland” -themed episode of the “Disneyland” TV show air during the first season of this ABC series
Which Disney animator handled the ID monster in MGM’s “Forbidden Planet”
Show Notes
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Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what’s about to happen to the NBA Experience at Disney Springs. They then talk about why kids back in the 1950s were absolutely crazed when it came to Disneyland’s “Autopia”
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
Which “Star Wars” movie director just got hired by Universal Pictures to direct their next “Jurassic World” movie
Why did the Imagineers insert all of those CG animals into “Soarin’ Around the World”
What was originally supposed to transport Disneyland visitors from the Hub all the way to the very back of that theme park’s “World of Tomorrow”
Where in World Celebration Gardens should you go if you want to do some people watching
When did Disneyland’s Junior Autopia get renamed the Fantasyland Autopia
Show Notes
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Len Testa & Jim Hill are joined by veteran Imagineer Jim Shull. Who then explains how Hong Kong Disneyland’s version of Sleeping Beauty Castle was transformed into the Castle of Magical Dreams
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
How many ECVs can the new bus that’s joining the WDW transportation fleet carry at one time
Why – when you’re given the opportunity by the Disney Cruise Line – you should always take the GYT
How close does the Ultidor system at the Magic Kingdom get to that theme park’s Tomorrowland Speedway
What was the difference between the construction materials that were used to build Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park in Anaheim back in 1955 versus the materials that were used to build a second version of this iconic structure at Hong Kong Disneyland
Why did LegCo turn down the opportunity to have a “Star Tours” attraction added to Hong Kong Disneyland in the 2010s
Show Notes
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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing a new land use plan that’s recently been revealed for the WDW Resort. They also wrap their series on the history of “Illuminations”
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Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:
Why did the Imagineers just hate Epcot’s “Surprise in the Sky” show
Which characters will soon begin making appearances at 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
What did the most recent earnings call reveal about attendance level & hotel room occupancy rates at the WDW Resort
How will Disney, taking a $1.5 billion equity stake in Epic Games, potentially impact the Company’s rivals in the themed entertainment business
Why would it have been a mistake to view the world premiere of “Illuminations” from the Norway pavilion back in late January 1988
Show Notes
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Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by taking a close look at Epic Universe concept art. They then continue their discussion of the development “Illuminations,” EPCOT Center’s break-through nighttime show
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
When (just to be safe) one should go about ordering their tickets for Pride Nite at Disneyland
Why is the Universal Helios Grand Hotel positioned the way it is, facing into Epic Universe Park
How Universal Studios Hollywood plans to use the cars themselves that Guests will ride in on that theme park’s new “Fast & Furious” coaster to mitigate noise pollution in the surrounding community
Where did WDW Entertainment come across the searchlights that then added a popular feature to “A New World Fantasy”
Why did Walt Disney Productions suddenly decide to buy the Gibson Greeting Card company in the Late Spring of 1984
Show Notes
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Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the NextGen wands that may soon begin appearing in the Wizarding World over at the Universal Parks. They also discuss Disney’s possible plans to expand the Indiana Jones franchise.
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
What was especially innovative (circa 1982) about the barges that were used in “Le Carnaval de Lumiere”
Why is the Magic Kingdom running its “Festival of Fantasy” parade twice daily on certain days during the month of February
How is Disney+ potentially impacting the Company’s spending with it comes to Disney’s theme parks
When it comes to Disney theme park rides, what’s the difference between on-board audio and attraction narration
Should the Hatbox Ghost be counted as one of the 999 Happy Haunts that reside in Disney’s Haunted Mansion
Show Notes
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Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome Disney historian Dave Bossert to the show. They then discuss what made this Tomorrowland walk-thru exhibit so memorable to park guests
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
Which sitcom star voiced Nine Eyes in the American version of “The Timekeeper”
In what far-flung corner of the globe did Dave Bossert recently encounter a cocoanut chair
What’s different about the 2024 edition of Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival ending on May 27th
When is it expected that Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion will re-open to the public later this year
Which Disney Legend was effectively the person in charge of the House of the Future / oversaw its three updates
Show Notes
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Len Testa & Jim Hill welcome back veteran Imagineer Jim Shull. Who then shares stories about WDI’s years-long effort to create synced-up soundtracks for thrill rides at the Disney theme parks
For this episode, listeners will learn about:
How you can best take advantage of the snack credits when it comes to WDW’s recently relaunched Dining Plan
When will Florida’s version of “Country Bear Jamboree” be closing for its previously announced reimagining / retooling
Which two restaurants in the southwest corner of WDW’s Magic Kingdom share a common kitchen
When did Disneyland’s version of Space Mountain suddenly close with little or no notice to that theme park’s Cast or the general public
What’s kind of concerning about the new floor plan for the Cabins at Fort Wilderness
Show Notes
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Len Testa starts off this week’s show by talking about spending New Year’s Eve aboard the Disney Wish. Then Jim Hill takes a look at WDI’s plans for a second gate at the Disneyland Resort
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
In which regions of Canada & the United States can you find candlepin bowl
How did wait times at WDW’s theme parks in 2023 compare to wait times back in 2019
What special feature does the Rainforest Spa aboard the Disney Wish have that other ships in the DCL lack
How would the World Showcase portion of Westcot differed from the original in Florida
What powered California Screamin’s 0 – 55 MPH launch
Show Notes
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Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week’s show by sharing a survey about Epcot’s holiday decorations. They then take a close look at what it cost to have dinner at Disneyland’s Blue Bayou restaurant back in 1977
Show Notes
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Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how the “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” show is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They also chat about a new survey that the Mouse just sent out which seeks specific information about where Guests spent their money while vacationing at the WDW Resort
Show Notes
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Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing how WDW’s Entertainment team turned Jollywood Nights around. They then look at the 44 year-long career of the man who started as an hourly employee at Disneyland and eventually became the Chairman of Disney Parks worldwide
Show Notes
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Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week’s show with a brief recap of the 2023 Gingersnap Challenge. Then they discuss Epcot’s new nighttime extravaganza, “LuminoUS: The Symphony of Us”
Show Notes
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Len Testa & Jim Hill offer up their opinions of the new holiday hard ticket that’s being presented on select nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They then talk about how Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures roadside attraction eventually grew into a full-sized Dino-Rama
Show Notes
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