Is D23 the New Magic Kingdom Club… and Is It Worth It? (Ep. 519)

The Disney Dish with Jim Hill

Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Leisure, Society & Culture, Places & Travel

4.8 • 979 Ratings

🗓️ 17 February 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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This week, Len Testa and Jim Hill break down Hollywood Studios’ unannounced Villaintines Day event, Disney’s history of lost resort projects, and Universal’s wild new food lineup for Epic Universe. Villaintines Day at Hollywood Studios – How Disney surprised guests with an unannounced villains-themed event, complete with rare character greetings and themed giveaways. Cypress Point Lodge: The Disney Resort That Never Was – The story behind Disney’s planned moderate resort and why it never happened. Monorail Expansion Plans – Disney once had a serious plan to extend the monorail to Disney Springs—what happened? Epic Universe Food Preview – Universal’s upcoming theme park reveals its menu, featuring everything from blood orange chicken sandwiches to a one-pound meatball. Star Wars Updates at Disneyland – A new projection show and character greeting suggest Disney is relaxing Galaxy’s Edge’s original timeline. Join Len and Jim as they explore Disney’s secret events, abandoned projects, and the latest theme park surprises. 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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0:00.0	Drawn to Life, the groundbreaking live stage show at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida,
0:04.9	has been dazzling visitors to the Walt Disney World Resort for more than three years now.
0:09.8	This family-friendly extravaganza, which really has to be seen to be believed,
0:14.0	seamlessly blends pieces of classic Disney animation with mind-blowing live acrobatics.
0:19.2	Drawn to Life is presented Wednesday through Sunday on the west side of Disney Springs.
0:23.3	This shopping, dining, and entertainment complex is open to anyone visiting Central Florida, and parking is free.
0:29.2	Again, that's Drawn to Life, live on stage at Disney Springs in Orlando.
0:34.5	Welcome back to another edition of the Disney Dish podcast with Jim Hill.
0:38.4	It's me, Lentesta, and this is our show for the week of Christmas, February 17, 2025.
0:43.3	On the show today, news, listener questions, and surveys.
0:47.1	Then in our main segment, Jim continues the history of Disney's upcoming Lakeside Lodge DVC resort.
0:52.5	Let's get started by bringing in the man who says that microbiologists are way bigger than you think.
0:57.6	It's Mr. Jim Hill.
0:58.4	Jim, how's it going well, Lynn?
1:00.1	But conversely, folks who work in macroeconomics are not nearly as big as you might expect them to be.
1:06.7	And more to the point, they have no practical knowledge
1:11.1	when it comes to macramay.
1:12.4	So what the hell am I supposed to do
1:13.6	with all this yarn?
1:15.1	What is it that you're experts on again?
1:17.0	I can't tell.
1:17.8	There we go.
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