March, 2003

Just can't wait 'til May 30th to find out what "Finding Nemo" is actually all about? Jim Hill brings you a detailed breakdown of the storyline for Pixar Animation Studio's next sure-to-be smash....

As Jim continues his Southern Californian sojourn, he picks up a copy of the new Disneyland Resort souvenir book and finds it ... well ... rather wanting....

Jim Hill checks in with a brief story today to pass along info about how you can help get "The Critic" released on DVD as well as correct some info from last week's "Why For?"...

As Jim Hill wings his way out to Southern California, he still finds the time to answer some of your more obscure Disney-related questions....

Expecting a book review, were you? Well, too bad. This time around, Jim suggests you pick up a copy of the "Groove" CD so you can hear what "Kingdom of the Sun" might have sounded like....

Though Jim's out in Southern California doing divorced daddy duty, he still managed to churn out an entertaining article for the site. This piece details some of the subtler -- and sometimes obscene -- gags that the Imagineers slip into their shows that feature AA figures....

Shifting away from the Mouse for just a moment, Jim Hill shines a spotlight over on Universal Studios' theme parks today. Revealing what went on behind-the-scenes that led up to today's closure of USH's "E.T. Adventure" attraction ... as well as giving JHM readers an exciting, exclusive peek at Universal's soon-to-be-opening "Shrek 4D" show!...

Thanks to loyal JHM reader, MrTheFrog, here's the first detailed description of Walt Disney Pictures' much anticipated November 2003 release. Just be warned, foolish mortals ... there be spoilers ahead!

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In a marathon-length response to a single question, Jim Hill reveals the real reason that Disneyland and Walt Disney World got a "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" ride instead of a "Pooh's Hunny Hunt." (CAUTION: This column will be really depressing reading for hardcore Disneyana fans. So get that Kleenex ready now.)...

Jim Hill reviews Steve Barrett's fun new book, which offers up hints as to where you can find even the most secretive of WDW's mice....