Episodes

Jim and Len revisit Big Thunder Ranch, an unbuilt Indiana Jones stunt show, and the circus events that brought new crowds to Disneyland.

Jim and Len examine Walt Disney World’s city-sized operations, transportation improvements, and the resort-development ideas being discussed in early 2016.

Jim and Len trace Disneyland’s 1985 anniversary promotions and the early collaboration with George Lucas that led to Star Tours.

Jim and Len revisit the Save Mr. Toad campaign, the closure of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and Disney’s relationship with devoted attraction fans.

Jim and Len trace Disney’s 1984 corporate crisis, the arrival of Michael Eisner and Frank Wells, and the changes that followed at Disneyland.

Jim and Len discuss Club Villain, Rivers of Light, and the 2015 plans and rumors surrounding Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom.

Jim and Len explore Disneyland’s unbuilt Dumbo Circus and Discovery Bay, plus the ideas that resurfaced in later Disney attractions.

Jim and Len explore Mickey Avenue, Shanghai Disneyland’s entrance design, and the abandoned concepts that helped reshape the traditional Main Street.

Jim and Len explore Disney’s villain fandom, Hades’ surprising casting history, and the park events that brought the bad guys into the spotlight.

Jim and Len explore Disneyland’s late-1970s thrill-ride boom, tracing Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, and the Matterhorn’s major transformation.

Jim and Len trace Disney’s character costumes from early premieres to Baymax, exploring design, performance rules, and the business behind meet-and-greets.

Jim and Len revisit America on Parade, Disney’s enormous 1976 fireworks shows, and the oversized characters created for America’s bicentennial.

Jim and Len revisit Disneyland’s early 1970s, from Country Bear Jamboree and the Main Street Electrical Parade to America Sings and bicentennial plans.

Jim and Len explore Animal Kingdom’s nighttime plans, Hollywood Studios’ uncertain future, and Disney Springs while preparing the 2016 Unofficial Guide.

Jim and Len build the 2016 Unofficial Guide’s stories, exploring Magic Kingdom crowd flow, dining changes, character plans, and Epcot’s next chapter.

Recorded live at Disneyland, Jim and Len trace Storybook Land’s miniature worlds, Walt’s exacting details, and the grand finales that never reached the canal.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Kidani Village Walk-Through!

Jim and Len explore Disneyland from 1967 to 1970, as Roy carries Walt’s plans forward and the Yippies bring a turbulent era onto Main Street.

Jim and Len explore Springfield’s food, jokes, and hidden details, and how the Simpsons helped reshape Universal Studios Hollywood’s upper lot.

Jim and Len trace Disneyland’s growth from 1962 through 1966, from World’s Fair innovations to Walt Disney’s final days and Roy’s promise to carry on.

Jim Hill and Len Testa explore the Grand Floridian’s architectural inspirations, royal guests, wedding stories, and enduring resort traditions.

Jim Hill and Len Testa explore Disneyland’s early 1960s improvements and Roy Disney’s campaign to bring the park fully under company ownership.

Jim Hill and Len Testa trace the unbuilt Magic Kingdom resorts and the plans that paved the way for the Grand Floridian.

Len Testa and Jim Hill trace Disneyland's early growing pains, financial gambles, and competitive expansion from 1955 through 1959.