The Disney Dish with Jim Hill

Jim Hill, Len Testa

Booking Overview

An interview-led Disney theme-park analysis show hosted by two established Disney specialists, with occasional external researchers and subject-matter experts joining the hosts. Credible pitches include theme-park historians, Disney and Imagineering experts, attractions or hospitality professionals, and researchers with authoritative Disney parks insights; booking difficulty is low to medium because recent guests include accessible industry researchers rather than only high-profile executives.

Metrics

Episodes: 622

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.3k subscribers

Instagram: 4.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

nancy@jimhillmedia.com

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Host

Jim Hill - Theme park historian, writer, and Disney industry commentator known for research into the history, development, and business of Disney parks and attractions.

Len Testa - Theme park researcher and TouringPlans leader specializing in Disney parks planning, operations, visitor data, and theme park analysis.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Researchers, historians, analysts, and experienced professionals with specialized knowledge of Disney parks, theme park operations, attractions, hospitality, or visitor planning.

Required Achievements:

Professional research or analysis in theme parks, travel planning, attractions, or hospitality, Specialized expertise in Disney parks history, operations, design, or guest experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Christina Harrison - EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival And Disney Parks Food-service Offerings

Amy Schinner - EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival And Disney Parks Food-service Offerings

Recent Topics

Travel, Theme Parks, Disney Parks, Imagineering, Theme Park History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill

Did Disney Hide Tomorrowland’s Future in a Hotel Tower? (Ep. 604)

October 05, 2026

Len Testa and Jim Hill dig into Disney’s newly released Monstropolis concept art, Lakeshore Lodge details, a new Kilimanjaro Safaris patent, and some revealing Disney vacation-planning surveys. They also tackle listener questions about Haunted Mansion plumbing, Fantasmic crowds, pricing psychology, and the upcoming Hallmark Christmas movie set at Walt Disney World. Then Jim begins the story of Disney Vacation Club’s long road to Disneyland, including abandoned plans for resorts in Colorado, T...

The Little Disneyland That Never Was: Walt Disney’s Lilliputian Land (Ep. 603)

September 28, 2026

Disney surveys are asking increasingly pointed questions about discounts, trip costs, and what actually gets guests to book, while Disneyland history takes center stage with the story of Walt Disney’s never-built Lilliputian Land. Len Testa and Jim Hill also cover changes at Expedition Everest, Haunted Mansion construction, Oogie Boogie Bash availability, and rumors about Darkmoor’s next attraction at Epic Universe. Then Jim traces how Walt’s fascination with miniatures, model trains, and mec...

The PeopleMover Business Disney Almost Built (Ep. 602)

September 21, 2026

Len Testa and Jim Hill cover the latest Walt Disney World news, from a Toy Story 5 overlay at Hollywood Studios and shifting timelines for Tropical Americas to Disney’s experiments with themed cruises and DVC owner surveys. They also answer listener questions about Moana’s missing ride presence, Coral Reef surprises, and annual pass payment plans for out-of-state DVC members. Then Jim digs into the surprising history of the Walt Disney Transportation Company, when Disney seriously considered ...

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nancy@jimhillmedia.com

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