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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by looking back at how Walt Disney Studios did effects back in the 1960s. They also talk about the version of “Toy Story 3” that Circle 7 Studios had in development
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
When will “Kung Fu Panda 4” be available for viewing on digital platforms like Amazon Video & iTunes
How far back did the release date of Disney’s live-action version of “Moana” get pushed back
When did Happy Meals toys rethemed around Pixar’s “Elio” become available for purchase in Mexico
What name did Disney used for “The Good Dinosaur” when this Pixar production was first announced at the D23 Expo back in August of 2011
Who will be voicing the Mother of the title character in Pixar’s “Elio”
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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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In Episode 4 of "I Want That Too," where we venture into the world of Disney merchandise, with a special focus on the Tiki culture found within the Disney universe. Join entertainment writer Jim Hill and co-host Lauren Hersey as they uncover the stories behind Disney collectibles, explore the history of the Enchanted Tiki Room, and dive into the resurgence of Tiki culture among Disney fans and collectors.
In This Episode:
The Significance of April 5th in Disney Park History: Discover why this date holds a special place in the hearts of Disney fans.
Spotlight on Tiki Culture: A deep dive into the history of the Enchanted Tiki Room and its controversial management change, exploring how Tiki culture has been integrated into the Disney parks and merchandise.
Featured Merchandise: The newly released Zazu shoulder plush in celebration of "The Lion King's" 30th anniversary and a look at the coveted Tiki mugs that have become a collector's dream.
Book Review:
"Before the Birds Sang Words" by Ken Bruce, offers an in-depth
exploration of Disney's feathered friends and the technology behind their creation.
Sponsor Shoutout: A big thank you to TouringPlans.com for making this deep dive into Disney's Tiki culture possible.
Listener Engagement: We invite our listeners to share their Disney collections and stories. Reach out to us at [email protected] or
[email protected].
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about many of the animation-related books that will hit store shelves later this year. They also discuss how “Aladdin” commemorated its 10th year on Broadway
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
Which member of the “Frozen” voice cast just collaborated on a Putnum’s Book for Young Readers
How does “Disney Junior’s Ariel!” blend the 1989 animated feature with the 2023 live-action reboot
What made the Hanna Barbera-produced “Popeye” cartoons different from the shorts that previously starred this character from King’s Feature Syndicate
When was “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” originally supposed to be released to theaters
How old were Hiccup & Astrid originally supposed to be in Dreamworks’ first “How to Train Your Dragon” movie
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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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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s episode by taking a look back at the “How to Train Your Dragon” film franchise.
They then pivot to discussing the latest land to be unveiled for Epic Universe
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
Which character did Wayne Brady almost get heat stroke playing at a Disney Park
How many different movie studios have released “How to Train Your Dragon” films over the past 14 years
What was especially cool about the “Casper the Friendly Ghost” ride that Universal Creative developed for that Company’s theme parks
Who was originally supposed to be the lead of the first “Ghostbusters” movie
Residents of which two states can take advantage of the latest Universal Orlando ticket offer
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Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about “Imperial March.”
They then discuss why “Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny” wound up being such a disappointment
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
Who threw the switch at the Empire State Building to start a celebration of Star Wars villainy
Which UK Prime Minister played a part in the launching of “May the Fourth Be With You” as a popular phrase among Star Wars fans
Who’s writing that “Star Wars ICONS Darth Vader” book that Insight Editions will be publishing later this Fall
Which “Rebel Moon” star auditioned to play the role of Anakin Skywalker in “Attack of the Clones”
When did Captain Rex, Captain Gregor & Commander Wolffe first appear on “Star Wars: Rebels”
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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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Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start off this edition of “I Want That Too!” by talking about 90s Con. They then take a look at the merch that was offered at this year’s International Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
Which national tragedy tripped the original theatrical release of Disney’s “Sword in the Stone”
Who was originally supposed to be Mickey Mouse’s neighbor in the original version of Toontown at Disneyland Park in Anaheim
What was some of the corporations who originally signed on to be Walt Disney World sponsors
How did Chuuby the bird in “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway” get his name
Which sequence from a Disney animated feature from the 1960s do John Lasseter, Glen Keane & Andreas Deja cite as a reason that they pursued careers in animation
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Drew Taylor starts off by revealing what he saw at the preview event for this year’s D23 Expo. Then Jim Hill shares a history of Genndy Tartakovsky’s never-completed “Popeye”
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
Which D23 Expo events are going to presented this time around over at the Honda Center, rather than inside of the Anaheim Convention Center
Why did Robin Williams want Walt Disney Productions to fly some Imagineers over to Malta back in 1980
Which sequel did Sony Pictures Animation officials ask Genndy Tartakovsky to work on out ahead of proceeding with his feature-length animated version of “Popeye”
Why did Bluto get replaced with Brutus back in the early 1960s
How did the cancellation of the “Sprockets” movie factor into Mike Myers agreeing to play the title role in Universal Pictures’ “The Cat in the Hat”
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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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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing the various ways to park-hop at the Universal Orlando Resort. They then talk about how Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating its 60th anniversary
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
When did Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure first begin operates at IOA
How much did “Kung Fu Panda 4” earned over its opening weekend in North America
When did Hot Butterbeer go from being a seasonal thing at the Universal Parks to becoming a beverage you could get all year round
How much did NBCUniversal spend to acquire Dreamworks Animation back in 2016
Which Disney Imagineer designed the original Glamour Tram for Universal Studios Hollywood back in 1964
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the 96th Academy Awards. They then take a look at how well “Kung Fu Panda 4” did at the domestic box office over this past weekend.
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
What did Totie Fields say to Gene Simmons when they met backstage at “The Mike Douglas Show”
Which animated feature did many Hollywood insiders think was going to take home the Oscar this year
Who is the author of the best-selling series of books that DreamWorks Animation’s “The Wild Robot” is based on
Which sitcom star from the 1970s played the villain in Disney’s “Scandalous John”
How many people lost their jobs last week when Warner Bros Discovery announced that they were shutting down Roosters Teeth after 21 years
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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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Brian Gaughan & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing why “The Mandalorian & Grogu” will be shot in the State of California. They also talk about the first five episodes of Season 3 of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch”
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
When will the new version of the “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue” ride film debut at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Disneyland Paris
What frustrated Ewan McGregor about the shooting of the finale of “Star Wars – Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith”
Who was Billy Dee Williams’ stunt double when it came to the scene in “Return of the Jedi” when Lando Calrissian dangled over the Sarlacc pit
When does Stellan Skarsgard believe that the second season of “Star Wars: Andor” will begin airing on Disney+
How will the announced layoffs at Electronic Arts reportedly impact that Star Wars-themed first-person shooter that Respawn Entertainment was working on
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing Sean Bailey’s sudden departure from Walt Disney Studios.
They then talk about why WDAS vet Hyrum Osmond will be sorely missed by “Frozen” fans
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
How has the “Curious George Goes to Town” area at Universal Studios Florida been repurposed
When was “Song of the South” last released to theaters
What do “Psycho 4” and “A Day in the Park with Barney” have in common
Which Disney franchise was based on Bambi’s best friend
Why did Walt Disney Television Animation start producing series based on hit Disney films like “Aladdin” & “The Lion King” in the early 1990s
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Len 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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Dive into the world of Disney merch with Lauren Hersey and Jim Hill as they explore the iconic Mickey Mouse Ear Hats. Learn how these beloved hats made their way into the parks and evolved into the Minnie Mouse Ear headband craze we see today, all starting from the Mickey Mouse Club.
In this episode, Lauren and Jim cover a wide range of topics, including:
-The legacy of "The Lion King" from its original animation to Broadway and the upcoming Prequel.
-The Disney Store's unique presence within Target stores.
-Insights into when "Wish" the animated movie will hit Disney+ and why the Blu-Ray might become a collector's item
-The evolution and significance of Minnie Ears within Disney culture.
-An introduction to the new Disney Villains-themed wedding dresses.
- A celebration of "Aladdin" on Broadway's 10th anniversary
The #IWantThatToo podcast and web show is part of the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network. Catch today's episode wherever you get your podcasts and watch on YouTube @JimHillMedia.
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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the change that’s reportedly in the works for “Skull Island: Reign of Kong.”
They also talk about the Universal Monsters Tribute Store that just opened at CityWalk out in Hollywood
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
When – according to Vin Diesel – will the “grand finale” of the “Fast & Furious” film series finally arrive in theaters
Which Epic Universe attraction was being tested after dark late last week
How much longer is the Peter Jackson version of “King Kong” than the original (which was released to theaters back in 1933)
Which Disney Legend helped build the “King Kong Encounter” for the Universal Tram Tour back in the mid-1980s
What was the one thing that Thierry Coup said that he regretted about his career in themed entertainment
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Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about Warner Bros Discovery’s Q4 earnings call. They then talk about which animated features & shorts took home awards at this year’s Annies
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
What was the name of the “Fantasia” follow-up that Disney had in the works in the early 1980s
How many nominations did “Nimona” have going into this year’s Annie Awards ceremony
At which animation studio did Ken Melton start out sculpting maquettes
Which members of the original “Fairly Oddparents” creative team are returning to work on “A New Wish”
Who did Michael Eisner originally try & recruit to become as the celebrity conductor who’d then ride herd on “Fantasia Continued”
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