Take a walk through Walt Disney World with The Unofficial Guide's Len Testa and Jim Hill from Jim Hill Media as they talk about upcoming projects and rumored happenings from around the "World" http://www.touringplans.com en-us len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:00:00 EST Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:00:00 EST http://www.superfluffybunny.com/t_logo.png http://www.touringplans.com 138 138 Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World clean Take a walk through Walt Disney World with The Unofficial Guide's Len Testa and Jim Hill from Jim Hill Media as they talk about upcoming projects and rumored happenings from all around the "World". Disney,disney world,mouse,mickey,florida,orlando,wdw,epcot,magic kingdom,animal kingdom,hollywood studios, unofficial guide, jim hill, disneyland Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World len@touringplans.com http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-LimitedTimeMagicAndNextGen41.mp3 Joing Jim and Len as they discuss updates to Next Gen and Limited Time Magic. Did you know that LTM was designed as a stop-gap when it became clear Next Gen wasn't ready to launch in 2013? Hear some funny behind-the-scenes stores of how LTM has affected Castmembers and guests, and what the timeline for Next Gen might look like now. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-LimitedTimeMagicAndNextGen41.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill An update on the status of Disney's "Next Gen" project, including MyMagic+ Wristbands, FASTPASS+, new Pirates game in Adventureland and more. Started off as a conversation between Len and Jim. Turned into a show. no 56:30 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-TokyoDisneyland40.mp3 Join Jim and Len as they discuss the history, development and evolution of Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Seas. Initially rebuffed in the 1960's by the Disney Company in its efforts to build a Disney theme park, the Oriental Land Company found itself in much better position in the late 1970's, when Disney needed cash to finish Epcot. Hear how those negotiations went and how the rides were designed, plus a lot more. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-TokyoDisneyland40.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Jim also discusses Japanese secretaries. You've been warned. Show Notes: Sadly, not recorded on location in Tokyo. no 40:59 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-EpcotTestTrack40.mp3 Join Jim and Len as they walk through the newly-refurbished Test Track pavilion and ride. We also discuss rumors about the future of the Imagination pavilion. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-EpcotTestTrack40.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Jim discusses how GM went through the refurb while under the shadow of a U.S. government bailout, the new "design a car" idea for the ride, and the post-show concepts for Test Track. Show Notes: Recorded on location at Epcot. no 22:28 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-EpcotInnoventions39.mp3 Grab a soda (Jim and Len did!) and listen to us talk about Epcot's new fitness- and diet-themed Habit Heroes exhibit at Innoventions. Jim also talks about the new IBM Think! exhibit and gives some background on the history of Future World. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-EpcotInnoventions39.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Len discusses his fascination with 1-bit games, Jim talks Epcot traffic patterns, and everyone wonders why the Epcot song 'Astuter Computer' didn't win a Grammy. Show Notes: Recorded on location at Epcot's Electric Umbrella restaurant. no 27:53 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-NewFantasyland38.mp3 Jim tells how New Fantasyland came to be, from Walt's idea for a Seven Dwarfs coaster back in the 40's, to the first, estrogen-heavy plans for New Fantasyland in 2010. Think the Swiss Family Treehouse will be a good place for Pixie Hollow? Hear Len vow to fling himself from the branches. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-NewFantasyland38.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Other stories include some really cool effects for the now-delayed Cinderella Meet-and-Greet, the history of the Rapunzel bathrooms, and New Fantasyland's performing clowns. Show Notes: Recorded on location in New Fantasyland, Walt Disney World. no 31:29 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-BigThunderMountain37.mp3 Jim tells the story of how Disney's idea for a Western River Expedition complex ended up as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Wed, 5 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-BigThunderMountain37.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill It's got cowboys! It's got cattle! It's got politically incorrect concept art! Show Notes: Recorded on location in Frontierland, Walt Disney World. no 22:00 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-HallOfPresidents36.mp3 From early demos using the head of Confucius, to then state-of-the-art animatronics for Abe Lincoln, Jim tells the story of how Walt got the idea for a patriotic show, then iterated through its design to its current form. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Tue, 26 February 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-HallOfPresidents36.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill From the apocryphal story of Walt dressing up as Lincoln (Abe, not Mary, thank God) to problems with electricity on opening night at the 1964 World's Fair, Jim walks through all of the different people, ideas and technology that came together to create Hall of Presidents. Show Notes: Recorded on location at Tom Sawyer Island, looking over Hall of Presidents. no 30:08 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-Muppets2013.mp3 From PBS to ABC to Disney to German conglomerates, Jim tells the story of how Disney and the Muppets came together. It's a four-decade story, and you may be surprised that one of the people that comes out well from it is Michael Eisner! He was, apparently, a big Henson fan from very early on. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Tue, 22 January 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-Muppets2013.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Jim tells the often funny, sometimes sad story of Jim Henson, the Muppets and Disney. The part about the proposed Muppet attractions alone is worth the listen. A couple of show notes: The background music at the Studios made it difficult to edit without introducing clicks and drops in the audio. Also, both Jim and I momentarily forget Jason Segel's name, but there wasn't a graceful way to edit it all together when we remembered it, because of the background music. no 42:42 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandTomorrowland.mp3 From the Rocket to the Moon, to the House of the Future, to the unbuilt Star Tours Terminal idea, Disneyland's Tomorrowland hasn't lacked for ideas. It's getting them built that's tricky. Join Jim as he walks through what Tomorroland wasn't and isn't, but might be. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 7 January 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandTomorrowland.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill This is the last in the 2012 Disneyland series with Jim. More episodes soon! From the Rocket to the Moon, to the House of the Future, to the unbuilt Star Tours Terminal idea, Disneyland's Tomorrowland hasn't lacked for ideas. It's getting them built that's tricky. Join Jim as he walks through what Tomorroland wasn't and isn't, but might be. no 29:58 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandToontown.mp3 Referencing everything from Schrodinger's cat, the rise of videotape in the 1980s, the cartoon short in front of Spielberg's Arachnaphobia, to how EuroDisney impacted Toontown's construction budget, Jim tells the tale of how Toontown gets built. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Wed, 27 December 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandToontown.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Referencing everything from Schrodinger's cat, the rise of videotape in the 1980s, the cartoon short in front of Spielberg's Arachnaphobia, to how EuroDisney impacted Toontown's construction budget, Jim tells the tale of how Toontown gets built. Toontown is one of the rare signifcant Disneyland attractions that started out in Walt Disney World before migrating west. But the need for a character-centric land dates back to Disneyland's first decade. Jim tells how Disney first identified the need for characters, how Toontown first got built, and the great, un-filmed idea Disney had for launching Toontown in Disneyland. no 18:18 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandFantasyland.mp3 Fantasyland is one of the most frequently updated areas in Disneyland. Jim describes what Fantasyland was like when it opened, the changes made during its fitst big re-do, and Fantasyland's role in today's park environment. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Sat, 22 December 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandFantasyland.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Fantasyland is one of the most frequently updated areas in Disneyland. Jim describes what Fantasyland was like when it opened, the changes made during its fitst big re-do, and Fantasyland's role in today's park environment. Trust us, you'll never look at the Storybook Canal Boats the same way again. no 34:03 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-OsborneLights2012.mp3 Listen to Jim tell how the holiday dreams of a little girl named Breezy, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and a purple cat all combined to produce the most spectacular display of holiday lights you'll ever see. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Tue, 18 December 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-OsborneLights2012.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Bonus Episode- "Nobody Decides They're Going to Be The Christmas Light King of Arkansas" - a history of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights, with Jim Hill. Listen to Jim tell how the holiday dreams of a little girl named Breezy, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and a purple cat all combined to produce the most spectacular display of holiday lights you'll ever see. no 16:11 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandCritterCountry.mp3 When Disneyland's big bet on Country Bear Jamboree falls short of expectations, Disney execs explore how to draw people back into this remote section of the park. Ideas included a stand-up Mark Twain show, a flume ride with shooting, moonshining bears, and a vampire-themed Halloween overlay for Country Bears itself. Recorded live at Disneyland. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 17 December 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandCritterCountry.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 30: Disneyland's Critter Country, Mark Twain, The Moonshine Express and Vampire Country Bears. With Jim Hill. When Disneyland's big bet on Country Bear Jamboree falls short of expectations, Disney execs explore how to draw people back into this remote section of the park. Ideas included a stand-up Mark Twain show, a flume ride with shooting, moonshining bears, and a vampire-themed Halloween overlay for Country Bears itself. Recorded live at Disneyland. Presented by AAA. And yeah, Len messed up the order of this and the Frontierland episode. no 22:53 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandFrontierland.mp3 Opened in the middle of America's fascination with all things western, Disneyland's Frontierland's attractions included everything from coonskin caps to fake gunfights in the "streets." As the space age dawned, however, Frontierland became less popular. Jim talks about the ideas Disney proposed to bring back the crowds, including everything from a "Top of the World" lounge to how Big Thunder Mountain got built, and what kind of expectations Disney has for the upcoming "Oz The Great and Powerful" film.Recorded live at Disneyland. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Tue, 11 December 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandFrontierland.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 29: Disneyland's Frontierland. With Jim Hill. Opened in the middle of America's fascination with all things western, Disneyland's Frontierland's attractions included everything from coonskin caps to fake gunfights in the "streets." As the space age dawned, however, Frontierland became less popular. Jim talks about the ideas Disney proposed to bring back the crowds, including everything from a "Top of the World" lounge to how Big Thunder Mountain got built, and what kind of expectations Disney has for the upcoming "Oz The Great and Powerful" film.Recorded live at Disneyland. Presented by AAA. no 28:45 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandNewOrleansSquare.mp3 Hear how Pirates of the Caribbean was influenced by the 1964 World's Fair, and why the Haunted Mansion is half funny, half scary, and how the Rivers of America ended up with two ships. Recorded live at Disneyland. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Fri, 07 December 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandNewOrleansSquare.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 28: Fellas, Have I Got An Idea For You: Boats and the Story of New Orleans Square. With Jim Hill. Hear how Pirates of the Caribbean was influenced by the 1964 World's Fair, why the Haunted Mansion is half funny, half scary, and how the Rivers of America ended up with two ships. Recorded live at Disneyland. Presented by AAA. no 21:09 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandAdventureland.mp3 Hear how Adventureland got built, including never-used props for the Jungle Cruise. Recorded live at Disneyland. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Fri, 30 November 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandAdventureland.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 27: What's Swingin' in Adventureland, with Jim Hill. Hear how Disneyland got built, including never-used props for the Jungle Cruise, the concept of "plussing" and the low-tech trickery that Disney employees used on Walt while the Adventureland attractions were being built. Recorded live at Disneyland. Presented by AAA. no 24:02 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandMainStreet.mp3 From why there are guns on Main Street to abandoned plans for a speakeasy, to the "Site of Future Sites," Main Street USA has had an interesting life. Recorded live at Disneyland. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Fri, 23 November 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandMainStreet.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 26: Guns, Alcohol and Money on Main Street USA, with Jim Hill. From why there are guns on Main Street to abandoned plans for a speakeasy, to the "Site of Future Sites," Main Street USA has had an interesting life. Recorded live at Disneyland. Presented by AAA. no 23:01 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandGetsBuilt.mp3 This is one of Len's favorite episodes. Join Jim as he recounts what really inspired Walt to build Disneyland, from visiting Universal Studios through a full-scale mock-up of Gepetto's workshop. Recorded live at Disneyland. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 19 November 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DisneylandGetsBuilt.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 25: What *Really* Inspired Walt to Build Disneyland. With Jim Hill. This is one of Len's favorite episodes. Join Jim as he recounts what really inspired Walt to build Disneyland, from visiting Universal Studios through a full-scale mock-up of Gepetto's workshop. Recorded live at Disneyland. Presented by AAA. no 33:41 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DCA-Present.mp3 Come with Jim and Len as they recount Disney's attempts to boost attendance at DCA, from live shows which lasted only a few weeks, to World of Color, Little Mermaid, to the opening of Cars Land in 2012. Recorded live at Disney California Adventure. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Tue, 14 November 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DCA-Present.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 24: Saving Disney California Adventure. With Jim Hill. Come with Jim and Len as they recount Disney's attempts to boost attendance at DCA, from live shows which lasted only a few weeks, through Little Mermaid, to the opening of Cars Land in 2012. Recorded live at Disney California Adventure. Presented by AAA. no 1:06:53 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DCA2001-2005.mp3 Walk back through time inside DCA as Jim recalls how DCA got built, from how the lands were designed to how the specific attractions got built. Was Grizzly River Rapids originally designed as a Lewis and Clark attraction? What was the first long-range plan for Soarin'? And what kind of drugs were they on when they considered the idea of "Califia?" Recorded live at Disney California Adventure. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Fri, 09 November 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DCA2001-2005.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 23: Disney's California Adventure from 2001 to 2005. With Jim Hill Walk back through time inside DCA as Jim recalls how DCA got built, from how the lands were designed to how the specific attractions got built. Was Grizzly River Rapids originally designed as a Lewis and Clark attraction? What was the first long-range plan for Soarin'? And what kind of drugs were they on when they considered the idea of "Califia?" Recorded live at Disney California Adventure. Presented by AAA. no 1:04:30 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DCA-DowntownDisney.mp3 Go west, young people, and join Jim and Len as they walk through the history and construction of Disney's California Adventure and Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. Recorded live at the Disneyland Resort. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 05 November 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideDisneyDish-DCA-DowntownDisney.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 22: Building Disney's California Adventure and Downtown Disney, with Jim Hill Go west, young people, and join Jim and Len as they walk through the history and construction of Disney's California Adventure and Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. Recorded live at the Disneyland Resort. Presented by AAA. clean 55:44 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideWaterParks-October2012.mp3 Slap on your sunscreen and walk with Jim and Len through the evolution of Disney's water parks, from Fort Wilderness to Disney's short-lived Polynesian wave pool, to Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Recorded live at each location. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 29 October 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideWaterParks-October2012.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 21: The History of Disney World's Water Parks, with Jim Hill Slap on your sunscreen and walk with Jim and Len through the evolution of Disney's water parks, from Fort Wilderness to Disney's short-lived Polynesian wave pool, to Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Recorded live at each location. Presented by AAA. clean 41:46 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideWildernessLodgeOctober2012.mp3 Recorded live at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, walk with Jim and Len through the Wilderness Lodge lobby and explore the native artifacts before heading outside to the beach and Wilderness Lodge Villas. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 22 October 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideWildernessLodgeOctober2012.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 20: In and Around Disney's Wilderness Lodge, with Jim Hill Recorded live at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, walk with Jim and Len through the Wilderness Lodge lobby and explore the native artifacts before heading outside to the beach and Wilderness Lodge Villas. Presented by AAA. clean 42:05 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideFTWildernessOctober2012.mp3 Recorded on location at Fort Wilderness, Jim tells how Disney got the idea for this campground and how Fort Wilderness ultimately got built. Hear how the Hoop Dee Doo dinner show came to be, the original idea for River Country, and how Fort Wilderness inspired the Wilderness Lodge. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 15 October 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UnofficialGuideFTWildernessOctober2012.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 19: The History of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, with Jim Hill Recorded on location at Fort Wilderness, Jim tells how Disney got the idea for this campground and how Fort Wilderness ultimately got built. Hear how the Hoop Dee Doo dinner show came to be, the original idea for River Country, and how Fort Wilderness inspired the Wilderness Lodge. Presented by AAA. clean 43:38 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/JimHill-DHSAnecdotes-July2012.mp3 Jim talks about the possibility of moving the Studios' hat icon, dining at the Studios, the possibility of bringing Lord of the Rings to the Studios, and more. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Thu, 16 August 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/JimHill-DHSAnecdotes-July2012.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 18: Jim Hill's Hollywood Studios Stories for the 2013 Unofficial Guide Jim talks about the possibility of moving the Studios' hat icon, dining at the Studios, the possibility of bringing Lord of the Rings to the Studios, and more. clean 55:24 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/JimHill-AKAnecdotes-July2012.mp3 Jim and Len discuss warthog spotting, Avatarland, and the politics of pandas at Disney's Animal Kingdom. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 06 August 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/JimHill-AKAnecdotes-July2012.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 17: Jim Hill's Animal Kingdom Stories for the 2013 Unofficial Guide Jim and Len discuss warthog spotting, Avatarland, and the politics of pandas at Disney's Animal Kingdom. clean 43:38 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/JimHill-EPAnecdotes-July2012.mp3 Jim talks about the future of the ill-fated Habit Heroes at Innoventions; Figment's impact to Epcot merch; we give love to Agent P's World Showcase Adventure, and much more. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 30 July 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/JimHill-EPAnecdotes-July2012.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 16: Jim Hill's Epcot Stories for the 2013 Unofficial Guide Jim talks about the future of the ill-fated Habit Heroes at Innoventions; Figment's impact to Epcot merch; we give love to Agent P's World Showcase Adventure, and much more. clean 56:00 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/JimHill-MKAnecdotes-July2012.mp3 Jim Hill is back! In this episode we review Jim's new Disney Dish stories for the next edition of the Unofficial Guide. Jim, of course, expands on the stories and we add a few more things that didn't make the book. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Fri, 27 July 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/JimHill-MKAnecdotes-July2012.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 15: Jim Hill's Magic Kingdom Stories for the 2013 Unofficial Guide Jim Hill is back! In this episode we review Jim's new Disney Dish stories for the next edition of the Unofficial Guide. Jim, of course, expands on the stories and we add a few more things that didn't make the book. Presented by AAA. clean 1:22:00 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UG-Sam-Tomorrowland-May2012.mp3 In our last land with Sam Gennawey, we cover Tomorrowland in all its retro-future glory. More episodes with Jim Hill coming in early July. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Wed, 20 June 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UG-Sam-Tomorrowland-May2012.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 14: Urban Design with Sam Gennawey - Tomorrowland In our last land with Sam Gennawey, we cover Tomorrowland in all its retro-future glory. Presented by AAA. clean 16:54 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UG-Sam-Fantasyland-May2012.mp3 Urban designer Sam Gennawey goes over the the design ideas behind the latest Fantasyland construction plans. It's all ground planes and edges. Len even name-drops the Golden Ratio. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Sat, 02 June 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UG-Sam-Fantasyland-May2012.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 13: Urban Design with Sam Gennawey - Fantasyland Urban designer Sam Gennawey goes over the the design ideas behind the latest Fantasyland construction plans. It's all ground planes and edges. Len even name-drops the Golden Ratio. Presented by AAA. clean 18:09 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UG-Sam-FrontierlandLibSquare-May2012.mp3 You know that archway between Pirates of the Caribbean and the Westward Ho fries cart? The one with "Frontierland" on one side and "Adventureland" on the other? That's not really the border between those two lands. Where is the real border? Urban Designer Sam Gennawey shows us where to look. Oh, and we get to see more faux sewage. Too bad we've not yet perfected Smell-o-Vision. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Sat, 26 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UG-Sam-FrontierlandLibSquare-May2012.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 12: Urban Design with Sam Gennawey - Frontierland and Liberty Square You know that archway between Pirates of the Caribbean and the Westward Ho fries cart? The one with "Frontierland" on one side and "Adventureland" on the other? That's not really the border between those two lands. Where is the real border? Urban Designer Sam Gennawey shows us where to look. Oh, and we get to see more faux sewage. Too bad we've not yet perfected Smell-o-Vision. Presented by AAA. clean 28:12 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UG-Sam-Adventureland-May2012.mp3 It's on to Adventureland with Sam Gennawey, urban designer and author of the book "Walt and the Promise of Progress City." Ever notice that set of small grey bricks coming from the fort at Pirates of the Caribbean? It's supposed to represent sewage from the fort's 18th century bathrooms. Disgust and impress your friends with this bit of Disney design. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Sat, 19 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UG-Sam-Adventureland-May2012.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 11: Urban Design with Sam Gennawey - Adventureland It's on to Adventureland with Sam Gennawey, urban designer and author of the book "Walt and the Promise of Progress City." Ever notice that set of small grey bricks coming from the fort at Pirates of the Caribbean? It's supposed to represent sewage from the fort's 18th century bathrooms. Disgust and impress your friends with this bit of Disney design. Presented by AAA clean 19:53 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UG-Sam-MainStreet-May2012.mp3 Join Len Testa and Sam Gennawey, urban designer and author of the new book "Walt and the Promise of Progress City" as they walk around Main Street U.S.A in the Magic Kingdom. You'll learn why the pavement is red, what to look for in Disney fences, and lots more. Presented by AAA len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Sat, 12 May 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UG-Sam-MainStreet-May2012.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 10: Urban Design with Sam Gennawey - Main Street U.S.A. Join Len and Sam Gennawey, urban designer and author of the new book "Walt and the Promise of Progress City" as they walk around Main Street U.S.A in the Magic Kingdom. Presented by AAA. clean 24:56 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UGIOA.mp3 In this episode, Jim and Len travel over to Universal Studios Orlando and in part 2 of a 2 part series, discuss the happenings at Islands Of Adventure park. Presented by AAA len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UGIOA.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 9: Universal Studios Orlando - Islands Of Adventure In this episode, Jim and Len travel over to Universal Studios Orlando and in part 2 of a 2 part series, discuss the happenings at Islands Of Adventure park. Presented by AAA clean 1:13:43 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UGUS.mp3 In this episode, Jim and Len travel over to Universal Studios Orlando and in part 1 of a 2 part series, discuss the happenings at this popular Central Florida theme park. Presented by AAA len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UGUS.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 8: Universal Studios Orlando In this episode, Jim and Len travel over to Universal Studios Orlando and in part 1 of a 2 part series, discuss the happenings at this popular Central Florida theme park. Presented by AAA clean 47:20 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UGDTD.mp3 In this episode, Jim and Len walk through the Downtown Disney and the former Pleasure Island area and discuss the past, present and future of the property. Presented by AAA len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UGDTD.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 7: Downtown Disney In this episode, Jim and Len walk through the Downtown Disney and the former Pleasure Island area and discuss the past, present and future of the property. Presented by AAA clean 38:00 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UGEpcotResorts.mp3 In this episode, Jim and Len walk through the Epcot Resorts and discuss the past, present and future of each resort. Presented by AAA len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UGEpcotResorts.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 6: Epcot Resorts In this episode, Jim and Len walk through the Epcot Resorts and discuss the past, present and future of each resort. Presented by AAA clean 57:12 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UGStudios.mp3 Jim and Len walk through Disney's Hollywood Studios. Along the way they discuss what's happening behind the scenes at attractions, restaurants and shopping. Presented by AAA. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UGStudios.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 5: Disney's Hollywood Studios Jim and Len walk through Disney's Hollywood Studios. Along the way they discuss what's happening behind the scenes at attractions, restaurants and shopping. Presented by AAA. clean 1:15:46 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UGEpcot.mp3 On this episode, Jim and Len walk through Epcot. Along the way they discuss what's happening behind the scenes at attractions, restaurants and shopping, and what guests are likely to see in 2012 and beyond. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UGEpcot.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 4: Epcot On this episode, Jim and Len walk through Epcot. Along the way they discuss what's happening behind the scenes at attractions, restaurants and shopping, and what guests are likely to see in 2012 and beyond. clean 2:06:07 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UGAnimalKingdom.mp3 On this episode, Jim and Len walk through Disney's Animal Kingdom. Along the way they discuss what's happening behind the scenes at attractions, restaurants and shopping, and what guests are likely to see in 2012 and beyond. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/UGAnimalKingdom.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 3: Disney's Animal Kingdom On this episode, Jim and Len walk through Disney's Animal Kingdom. Along the way they discuss what's happening behind the scenes at attractions, restaurants and shopping, and what guests are likely to see in 2012 and beyond. clean 1:32:05 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/MKResorts.mp3 In the second episode of this series, Jim and Len walk through the Magic Kingdom Resorts and discuss the past, present and future of each resort. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/MKResorts.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 2: Magic Kingdom Resorts In the second episode of this series, Jim and Len walk through the Magic Kingdom Resorts and discuss the past, present and future of each resort. clean 1:27:28 http://www.superfluffybunny.com/LenJimHillfinal.mp3 Jim and Len walk through every land in Disney's Magic Kingdom. Along the way they discuss what's happening behind the scenes at attractions, restaurants and shopping, and what guests are likely to see in 2012 and beyond. len@touringplans.com (Len Testa) Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:00:00 -0500 Travel http://www.superfluffybunny.com/LenJimHillfinal.mp3 The Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish with Jim Hill Episode 1: The Magic Kingdom Jim and Len walk through every land in Disney's Magic Kingdom. Along the way they discuss what's happening behind the scenes at attractions, restaurants and shopping, and what guests are likely to see in 2012 and beyond. clean 1:51:11