How Disney Printed Its Own Money and Why It Disappeared (Ep. 36)

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Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

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4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 20 February 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey take a trip down memory lane to discuss Disney’s long-lost currency, exciting new merch releases, and how Disney fans keep the magic alive through collectibles. The History of Disney Dollars – How Disney once printed its own money, why it disappeared, and whether it could make a comeback. Pin Trading’s 25th Anniversary – The latest must-have pins, why the math isn’t adding up, and how pin trading has become a Disney subculture. Monsters, Inc. Crocs & Merch Madness – The fuzzy Sulley shoes making waves and whether they belong in the parks or just at home. Pinocchio Turns 85 – A look at the anniversary merch celebrating one of Disney’s most iconic animated films. LA Strong T-Shirt for Wildfire Relief – Disney’s new charity merch and how you can support a great cause. Whether you’re a longtime Disney collector or just love the nostalgia of old-school Disney perks, this episode has something for every fan. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.1	Welcome back to I Want That to the podcast where Disney merch meets Disney history.
0:36.4	I'm entertainment writer Jim Hill,
0:38.2	and as always, I'm joined by the lovely Lauren Hersey.
0:42.2	Hey, Jim.
0:43.4	How's it going?
0:46.0	Reasonably well.
0:48.1	Tail end of February, which a lot of us are looking over the horizon
0:53.9	because April 15th is looming.
0:57.0	So, yes.
0:58.1	I mean, and I mean, I don't know about you.
1:00.3	You've seen all these turbo tax commercials and all this stuff.
1:03.5	So people are filing their taxes and hoping to get some kind of fat refund check, I'm sure.
1:10.1	And who knows what they might do with that money?
1:12.6	Maybe planted Disney vacation, maybe buy some of the merch we're talking about.
1:17.2	Who knows?
1:18.3	Perhaps, perhaps.
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