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Toy Meets Tech: What Toy Story 5 Says About Disney’s Future (Ep. 54)

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Tv & Film, Society & Culture, Places & Travel

4.81.4K Ratings

🗓️ 3 July 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey unpack what Disney’s upcoming Toy Story 5 might really be about - and why it hits closer to home than you think. From Woody’s absence to Jessie’s promotion, and a new iPad-inspired character named Lilypad, this fifth entry isn’t just a sequel - it might be Disney’s most self-aware film yet. Jim and Lauren discuss how streaming, AI, and even shoppable shows are reshaping how Disney tells stories - and sells them. They also reflect on the history of Toy Story merch, John Lasseter’s mint-in-box rule, and a deeply personal Jessie doll story that brings it all full circle. Toy Story 5’s new challenge: an iPad named Lilypad How Jessie becomes the new Woody in Bonnie’s room The real reason Toy Story 4’s ending felt like closure Disney’s experiments with QR codes, GoPuff, and “Shop the Stream” The merchandising legacy of the Mickey Mouse Club Jim’s personal story of meeting John Lasseter with his daughter’s Jessie doll Whether you’re team Woody, team Jessie, or team “Do we need another sequel?”—this episode will give you plenty to think about. 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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0:00.0

Exclusively on Disney Plus.

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The multi-award winning series FX's The Bear is back for a brand new season.

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Upon my signal, unleash hell.

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And every second counts.

0:17.0

When that shows zero, this restaurant ceases operations.

0:21.8

FX is the bear.

0:23.1

New season now streaming exclusively on Disney Plus.

0:27.0

18 plus subscription required season C's apply.

0:30.1

Welcome back to I Want That 2, the podcast where Disney merch meets Disney history.

0:36.2

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

0:41.3

Hersey.

0:42.1

How are you tonight, Lauren?

0:43.4

Fantastic.

0:44.3

The sun is shining.

0:45.7

The rain has stopped for a minute and reeling, so it's all good.

0:49.1

How about you?

0:49.9

Well, now, interesting you bring that up, because we were talking, I want to say,

0:53.3

on the last show about you guys got hit with, I mean, torrential range to the point that poor Miles is, the place where we played baseball effectively got washed away.

1:04.9

And then didn't you have more flooding this weekend?

1:07.9

Yeah, yeah, it's actually been wild here in Wheeling. Nothing like I've

1:13.9

ever seen before. At one point, a couple days ago, all the roads surrounding our house were

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