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The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Festival of the Arts, A Bug’s Life, and the Secrets of Animal Kingdom’s Wild Africa Trek (Ep. 31)

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Tv & Film, Society & Culture, Places & Travel

4.81.4K Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dive into the latest Disney news and fascinating history, including: A look at Epcot’s 2025 Festival of the Arts, featuring Figment-inspired merch, incredible Broadway performances, and more. The surprising story of A Bug’s Life, its connection to Animal Kingdom, and its legacy in Disney history. The evolution of DinoLand USA and what’s next for the space as closures continue. A deep dive into the history behind Animal Kingdom’s Wild Africa Trek, a premium experience born from Disney’s ambitious Night Kingdom plans. Whether you're a fan of Disney festivals, park history, or insider stories, this episode is packed with insights and fun surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

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Welcome back to I want that too.

0:32.2

The podcast where Disney merch meets Disney history.

0:35.8

I'm entertainment writer Jim Hill and as always I'm joined by

0:40.1

the lovely Lauren Hersey. Hi Jim. Good to hear from you. What's going on in your world?

0:46.0

Well, I think just like you, I am watching the news coming out of California and I am gravely concerned for friends and family out there.

0:58.1

Also, my heart just goes out to all those folks who've, well, whether they've lost homes or

1:04.4

places of employment or that sort of thing. I mean, this is, this is tough to watch. And I'm not going to lie, I'm feeling kind

1:12.4

of helpless at this end. Yeah, I mean, I feel, I mean, I just am feeling terrible. And I know

1:17.9

that we're here to hopefully be, you know, being uplifting and lighthearted, but know that we are really thinking and sending all the prayers

1:30.0

to our friends in California. And likewise, we were literally talking just before we came on

1:37.2

the air here about what we can do and we need the chat with Sotesta and the other members of

1:43.2

the Jim Milameda podcast. Maybe some of the other members of the jim elmita podcast network maybe some

1:45.3

of the other podcasts out there stay tuned we're going to figure something out here folks to help out

1:49.8

so but for now again you're here because you want something light and silly to distract you and

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