Episode 139: Disney's TV Influences in Theme Parks

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Episode 139: Disney's TV Influences in Theme Parks

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Nov 8, 2017

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We also go over news about Caribbean Beach and Coronado Springs development, plus Universal's news that they bought 110 more acres.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nov 8, 2017

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Join Jim Hill and co-hosts Len Testa, Dustin Fuhs, Drew Taylor, Aaron Adams, Michelle C. Valladolid and Dan Zehr as they talk about the multi-faceted Walt Disney Company - including Pixar, Lucasfilm and Disney Studios - as well as Universal Studios and the world of collectibles.

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Episode 139: Disney's TV Influences in Theme Parks

Episode 139: Disney's TV Influences in Theme Parks

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