Why Disney’s New Lounge Smells Like Crab Cakes (and Kodak Regrets) (Ep. 535)

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Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Tv & Film, Society & Culture, Places & Travel

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 9 June 2025

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Len Testa reviews Epcot’s swanky new GEO82 Lounge—crab cakes, price tags, and time limits included—while Jim Hill breaks down the surprisingly tangled history of film companies at Disney Parks. Plus, thoughts on the reimagined Rivers of America concept art, Disney trains going backwards, and how one bear-loving park ranger is making a comeback. The show ends with Part 2 of the wild saga behind Journey into Imagination’s 2002 reopening, featuring a side of Art Linkletter, Henry Fonda, and bitter corporate rivalries. First thoughts on Disney’s new Piston Peak National Park concept art The EPCOT GEO82 Lounge: gorgeous views, high prices, strict timers Disney trains to run in reverse—literally Why a DVC rental checkbox could be tied to speculative booking issues The forgotten film war: Kodak, Polaroid, and the $10M that didn’t pay off How Art Linkletter turned a favor into Disneyland’s most profitable deal Whether you’re craving peanut brittle from a charcuterie plate or just here for vintage theme park trivia, this episode has you covered. ⁠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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0:23.8	cinema's June 25th.
0:27.4	Welcome back to another edition of the Disney Dish podcast with Jim Hill.
0:31.4	It's me, Len Testa, and this is our show for the week of Shmarsday, June 9th, 2025.
0:36.6	On the show today, in news, I visit the new
0:39.4	geo-82 lounge, plus new surveys. In listener questions, where does this rock come from? With lots
0:45.9	and lots of photos. Then in our main segment, Jim continues the history of Journey into Imaginations
0:51.1	reopening. Let's get started by bringing in the man whose high school report cards suggested average
0:56.1	problem-solving skills, but excellent problem-creating skills.
0:59.9	It's Mr. Jim Hill. Jim, has it going?
1:01.8	This is all true, Glenn.
1:04.1	But what is also true, in addition to the valedictorian and the salutarian in my class who were asked to give speeches at my high school
1:13.2	graduation, I too was given the chance to speak. And I honestly think this was because Ken Abbott,
1:22.3	who was the principal of Maynard High School at the time had been to one too many of these ceremonies
1:29.9	were an 18 year old who was straining to be profound just came across as pompous and so it's like
1:37.5	look if i give hill a few minutes of stage time at least people will get a few laughs
1:44.6	it's it's equal time.
1:45.7	We've heard from the smart people.
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