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The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

The Secret World of Property Control and the History Behind Gertie the Dinosaur (Ep. 45)

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Tv & Film, Society & Culture, Places & Travel

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey return with a jam-packed episode that blends Disney shopping secrets and animation history. Lauren shares her behind-the-scenes visit to Disney’s elusive Property Control store, a cast member-exclusive outlet full of discounted resort furniture, rare park merch, and even frozen food. Hear what she found, what she bought, and why it may be Disney’s best-kept secret. Then Jim dives into the fascinating history of Gertie the Dinosaur—Hollywood Studios’ lakeside icon—tracing her roots back to a 1914 vaudeville act that helped inspire Walt Disney himself. From stamp collecting to Loungefly obsessions, this episode covers the quirky side of fandom and the legacy of one animated Brontosaurus. What Property Control is and how Lauren got in The limited merch, props, and even snacks for sale inside The new Gertie merch spotted at Hollywood Studios How Windsor McCay’s 1914 cartoon dinosaur changed animation forever The real story behind Disney’s ice cream-slinging sauropod From the backlots of Walt Disney World to the foundations of early animation, this episode of I Want That Too digs into Disney history where you’d least expect it. 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

Transcript

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0:00.0

Exclusively on Disney Plus.

0:02.1

I'm Rebecca. I'm Josephine's mom.

0:03.8

I'm Elisa.

0:04.6

Can I go over to Josie's house to play?

0:06.4

She met a new friend and puff.

0:07.9

She's gone.

0:09.0

An ordinary play date.

0:10.5

The missing child is Lucia Blix.

0:12.4

Nine years old.

0:13.4

Is about to become every parent's nightmare.

0:16.3

The people who took Lucia plund it meticulously.

0:19.9

She's hiding something.

0:21.1

I know it.

0:21.8

The Stolen Girl.

0:23.0

A new original series.

0:24.4

Streaming April 16th exclusively on Disney Plus.

0:27.5

18 plus subscription required.

0:29.0

Teas and Cs apply.

0:29.9

Welcome back to I Want That Too, the podcast where Disney merch meets Disney history.

0:36.4

I'm entertainment writer Jim Hill, and as always, I'm joined by the lovely Lauren

0:42.1

Hersey.

0:42.7

How are you tonight, Lauren?

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