The Poster Wars: How Aladdin, Fantasia, and Drew Struzan Shaped Disney History (Ep. 53)

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4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 26 June 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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In this art-filled episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dive deep into the colorful world of Disney posters—on screens, in parks, and behind the scenes. From the hand-painted brilliance of legendary artist Drew Struzan to the merchandising missteps that infuriated Robin Williams, this show explores how Disney uses poster art to sell stories and spark emotion. Jim explains how Fantasia’s box office flop turned into a midnight movie cult hit, while Lauren shares her family’s New Year’s tradition of painting attraction posters. You’ll hear: Why Robin Williams was furious about Disney’s Aladdin poster The unlikely call that brought Harrison Ford’s face back to Disney marketing A touching update on Drew Struzan’s health and legacy The poster re-release that finally pushed Fantasia into the black Which attraction poster Lauren’s family paints every year Why Disney cast services keeps an evolving gallery of ride posters This episode is packed with nostalgia, history, and a heartfelt look at how much meaning can be packed into a single piece of art. Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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