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The Orlando Theme Park That Made Jaws 3D Possible (Ep. 64)

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Tv & Film, Places & Travel, Society & Culture

4.71.5K Ratings

🗓️ 15 August 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey return with a jam-packed episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, starting with a surprising WWE–Disney streaming deal and ending with a behind-the-scenes look at the wild production of Jaws 3D. From scare zones to SeaWorld, this week’s show has it all. WWE’s $1.625 billion ESPN+ deal and what it means for fans and streaming Newly announced scare zones for Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood, including murderous clowns, giant crows, and Latin American witch legends First look at the Five Nights at Freddy’s haunted house and why Jim thinks the animatronics could be terrifying Changes to Universal Orlando’s Stay and Scream early entry for HHN Details on Volcano Bay Nights after-hours events in September and October The 3D movie craze of the early 1980s and how it led to Jaws 3D The SeaWorld connection – and how Universal almost owned it years before opening in Orlando From horror nights hype to theme park “what ifs,” Jim and Eric share history, rumors, and personal takes in their signature mix of trivia and banter. Support our sponsor: https://unlockedmagic.com/ Follow Along Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimhillmedia X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/jimhillmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimHillMediaNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericherseyX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/erichersey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Why are businesses like Hello Vet choosing Apple products and services?

0:20.4

So we started the business two years ago.

0:22.5

We had a few people who were used to PCs

0:24.7

and this was their first foray into Macs.

0:27.6

But it's been super smooth getting everyone onto those devices

0:30.9

and everyone seems really, really happy.

0:33.4

Find out how Mac can help you run and grow your business

0:36.5

at Apple.com forward slash hello vet.

0:41.1

Welcome back to the Epic Universal podcast.

0:44.4

I am entertainment writer Jim Hill, and this is the podcast where we cover the latest universal news, rumors, and history.

0:52.9

And as always, I'm joined by Eric Hersey, who,

0:57.5

uh, well, this isn't an apology. This is an explanation, right? We put something out there that,

1:05.4

that happened, but not in the way we expected it to, right?

1:08.9

Well, kind of, kind of. Well, actually, you know, as for those that have been listening,

1:13.1

they find, you guys have found out that I am a professional wrestling fan,

1:16.5

so therefore I'm a WWE fan,

1:18.1

and we were really excited about the Halloween horror nights

1:21.0

and the possibilities that WWE could possibly potentially partner up with,

1:26.1

you know, Comcast, Universal, NBC, so forth.

1:29.4

And we were, we theorize that, hey, City Walk would be a great place for a Hall of Fame.

1:34.6

And as soon as we said that, it was maybe the next day.

1:38.1

Did you see the big deal with ESPN Plus in the World Wrestling Entertainment?

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