# jim hill (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover jim hill. Page: Feed: --- ## What Disney Got Right - and Wrong - at D23 (Ep. 30) _2026-08-20 · FEED_ Eric and Lauren are back from Anaheim with a firsthand look at the highs, lows, long lines, virtual queues, and very passionate Disney fans of D23. They break down what worked at the convention, what frustrated attendees, and whether the experience is worth the trip. Then they turn to Disney's Parks presentation, where exciting updates involving Figment, Dreamfinder, the Expedition Everest Yeti,… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/JHM1546566118.mp3) ## D23 Shopping, Popcorn Bucket Chaos, and Joe Rohde’s “Floating Mountains” (Ep. 113) _2026-08-20 · FEED_ Fresh from D23 in Anaheim, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey unpack what it was really like to shop the show floor, from virtual queues and coveted merchandise to fans finding creative ways around the reservation system. Lauren shares what surprised her about D23 Day at Disneyland, the new Imagineering apparel collection, and Disney’s increasingly social-media-driven activations. Then Jim and Lauren turn… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/JHM7017080432.mp3) ## Doomsday Answers Questions and Marvel Opens the Multiverse Floodgates (Ep. 24) _2026-08-19 · FEED_ Jim Hill returns from the D23 Expo with a firsthand look at Marvel’s latest reveals, while Dan Graney digs into a new Avengers: Doomsday trailer that appears to answer several theories from Episode 23. They break down Doctor Doom’s motivations, Marvel’s newly revealed X-Men cast, Vision Quest, and the latest trailer for Ahsoka Season 2. Then the conversation turns to a crossover that once sounded… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/JHM8197754762.mp3) ## Exciting Animation News from the D23 Expo (Ep. 370) _2026-08-18 · FEED_ Drew and Jim take a break from Disney’s D23 fan expo festivities to talk about everything they learned in a jam-packed set of panels and announcements! NEWS • The End of Oak Street beats Paw Patrol at the box office but Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into first place again • The threequels are coming! Zootopia 3, Frozen 3, and The Incredibles 3 are all on their way • Jodie Foster has her first… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/JHM7094450237.mp3) ## Anaheim Before Disneyland: From Vineyards to the Packing House (Ep. 597) _2026-08-17 · FEED_ Len Testa and Jim Hill are on the ground in Anaheim for D23, where they dig into the week's Disney news before exploring how Anaheim evolved from vineyards and citrus groves into the home of Disneyland. Along the way, they examine a Disney patent that could create the illusion of elevation changes on future attractions, a proposed Spaceship Earth television series, and Bob Chapek's upcoming book.… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/JHM6336330917.mp3) ## How Universal’s Prop Plaza Turned a Lunch Stop Into Theme Park History (Ep. 115) _2026-08-14 · FEED_ Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dig into the latest Universal news before tracing the surprisingly humble origins of Universal Studios Hollywood’s Prop Plaza. They cover Art the Clown taking over the Terror Tram, new Halloween Horror Nights experiences, Fast & Furious coaster construction on both coasts, and Universal Hollywood’s efforts to address neighborhood noise concerns. Then Jim tells the story of… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/JHM4581666759.mp3) ## D23 Merch, Park Surprises, and the Return of Atari (Ep. 112) _2026-08-13 · FEED_ Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey are packing their bags for Anaheim and previewing what Disney fans can expect from D23 Day and the 2026 D23 Ultimate Fan Event. They dig into Disneyland exclusives, anniversary merchandise, rare character appearances, and some unexpected collectibles hitting the show floor. Along the way, Jim explains the history behind the Disneylandia name, Lauren investigates Disney's… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/JHM3643076726.mp3) ## Auditing the D23 Announcements: What Disney Actually Delivered (Ep. 29) _2026-08-13 · FEED_ Lauren and Eric audit Disney’s major D23 parks announcements from 2019 through 2024 to see which projects opened, changed, stalled, or quietly disappeared. Using their new “D23 Promise Meter,” they examine the difference between blue-sky concept art and projects concrete enough to influence a future Disney vacation. They also look ahead to the 2026 showcase, weighing likely updates for Villains… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/JHM2242222659.mp3) ## Typhoon Lagoon vs. Blizzard Beach: Which Disney Water Park Wins? (Ep. 25) _2026-08-12 · FEED_ Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are both built for beating the Florida heat, but which Walt Disney World water park deserves the edge? Jim Hill presides as Len Testa and Chris Cox compare the parks' histories, theming, slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and kid-friendly offerings. Along the way, they revisit River Country, Disney's long-gone shark swim, Summit Plummet, and the surprising executive… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/JHM4014975562.mp3) ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0Wczk4nxo4WA) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## What Disney Animation Could Reveal at D23 2026 (Ep. 369) _2026-08-11 · FEED_ Jim Hill and Drew Taylor are getting ready for D23 2026 with a look at the animation news, movies, and announcements worth watching before the big Disney Entertainment Showcase. Along the way, they check in on the box office, upcoming Looney Tunes and PAW Patrol releases, and a newly announced Family Guy spin-off. Then Jim and Drew revisit some memorable animation moments from past D23 Expos and… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/JHM1640162123.mp3)