How Miami Nice, Pizza P-eye, and the Imagination Pavilion All Nearly Happened (Ep. 536)

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill

Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Leisure, Society & Culture, Places & Travel

4.8 • 979 Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

Len Testa and Jim Hill break down the newest Monstropolis concept art and speculate on Disney’s next big land grab near Blizzard Beach. They also examine Disneyland’s expansion strategy, a Coco boat ride, and why the Avatar land plans are quietly devouring backstage space. Then, in part three of the Journey Into Imagination saga, Jim reveals how Figment almost got replaced by Michael Jordan—and how one flubbed line at an NBC upfront helped create The Golden Girls. Updated Monstropolis plans hint at a larger land—and a suspiciously vacant cast parking lot Could a new DVC resort be rising near Blizzard Beach? Western Way roadwork says yes Disneyland's expansion plan: Coco, Avatar, and the final frontier of backstage space The doomed celebrity era of Imagineering, featuring Cheers-inspired Tiki Room and Wallace & Gromit Journey Into Imagination 3.0: how a triage effort (and stored figment AAs) saved the ride The DVC lounge dilemma: why redoing Imagination may need a bit more imagination Big plans, big ideas, and one very unfortunate cheese room. ⁠SHOW NOTES⁠ Support Our Sponsors DVC Resale Market Thinking about joining Disney Vacation Club or selling your contract? DVC Resale Market is the leader in the secondary market, with over 70,000 satisfied DVC members. Their expert team of 21 former DVC Cast Members brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to every transaction, making buying or selling DVC simple and stress-free. Learn More DVC Rental Store Dreaming of deluxe Disney accommodations at a fraction of the cost? The DVC Rental Store connects guests with incredible savings on Disney Vacation Club resorts. Whether you’re a DVC member looking to rent your points or a guest looking to stay in style, the DVC Rental Store offers a seamless process for both. Don’t forget—they also offer exciting point swaps for unforgettable experiences like cruises and adventures! Learn More 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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0:27.6	Welcome back to another edition of the Disney Dish podcast with Jim Hill.
0:31.6	It's me, Lentesta, and this is our show for the week of Shmursday, June 16th, 2025. On the show today, in news, new concept art for Monstropolis and Flight of Pasadena,
0:43.1	plus listener emails for nerds.
0:46.3	Then in our main segment, Jim continues the history of Journey into Imaginations reopening.
0:51.4	Let's get started by bringing in the man, reminding you that people are happier in
0:55.6	dual-income households, so your spouse needs to get that second job. It's Mr. Jim Hill. Jim,
1:00.9	how's it going? It is going well, Len. But in the Stadler Hill household, I am the one who makes
1:07.6	the money. Well, I make most of the money, whereas Nancy handled the money. And honestly,
1:14.2	when it comes to the financial end of things, these days, I'm pretty much focused on whether
1:18.4	or not there's enough money in the PayPal account to cover whatever obscure document I'm about
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1:34.4	And given that the sheriff hasn't showed up and told us we need to vacate the premises, I'm assuming she's doing a really great job.
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1:42.8	You know, it's funny.
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