May, 2004

Ever wonder what it might have been to visit this never-built Virginia theme park? Jim Hill share a sample travel itinerary for a theoretical trip to Disney's America. ...

Jim Hill pulls another story out of the "What Might Have Been" file. As he reveals what WDI had originally hoped to do with WDW's Discovery Island.

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As rumors continue to bounce around the Internet about what might get built next at DCA, Jim Hill advises caution. After all, just because a story appears on the Internet doesn't actually mean that it's true. ...

Okay. I know. Suggesting that the best way to remember WDW's newest fireworks show is to buy a copy of the "Wishes" CD may seem kind of weird. But Jim Hill insists that this Buena Vista Records release is long on charm....

With last Friday's triumphant opening of Universal Orlando's "Revenge of the Mummy" ride, you'd think that the folks at Universal Creative would at least be somewhat happy. So why are these guys currently grilling current & former staffers, as they try to determine who's been leaking information to JimHillMedia.com....

Jim Hill answers even more of your Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim politely pulls the plug on that DCA "Western River" rumor that's currently making the rounds, tries to find out what actually became of those missing "TL2005" recordings and then announces a new set of JHM tours as well as revealing the website's new promotional partner....

Ever wonder why the "Happiest Place on Earth" wound up being built 'way the hell out in Anaheim? Jim Hill shares an excerpt from the Stanford Research Institute's report which reveals the other possible locations for Walt's theme park. ...

JHM's "Shrek" fest continues with a review of John Hopkins' new book, which takes an in-depth look at how these two Dreamworks animated features actually came together. ...

Heading out to see this Dreamworks sequel today? Well, Jim Hill reveals how many of "Shrek 2"'s biggest laughs were originally created for the first "Shrek" movie. ...

Strange but true, folks. Walt Disney Feature Animation could have been a serious contender in the satirical fairy tale game. Jim Hill reveals the whole sad tail ... er ... tale. ...

Jim Hill shares some of the intriguing announcements that have popped up in his in-box over the last week or so....

Not heading down to Orlando or out to Hollywood anytime soon? Well, now you can enjoy Universal Studios' latest 3D attraction right in your own home by picking up a copy of "Shrek 3D." ...

JimHillMedia.com begins a week of "Shrek"-related coverage with a look back at the first film and its difficult production history. ...

With just days 'til Universal Orlando's sure-to-be smash hit attraction, "Revenge of the Mummy" officially opens to the public, Jim Hill wonders: How is Universal ever going to top this attraction? Particularly since the company has just laid off most of the people who actually designs ride & shows for its theme parks?...

It's the Internet equivalent of bird watching. So take a gander at the over-sized gobblers that have begun wandering into Jim and Nancy's backyard. ...

Using Tuesday night's "*** Van *** Show Revisted" special as a leaping off point, Jim Hill eventually gets around to talking about a great new history of TV -- written by many of the industry pioneers who actually made that history happen....

It's that time again. When Jim owns up to all the errors that have been made in JHM stories over the past few months. (Get comfy. This could take a while.)...

Jim Hill reveals some interesting information about the impact the Internet appears to be having on Disney's CEO. And you'll never guess who many Mouse House insiders hold responsible for Disneyland's beefed up anniversary plans....

Jim Hill reviews this weird but fun volume. Which tries to parody Hollywood tell-alls while -- at the same time -- provide a detailed history of "Home on the Ranch"'s production....

"Might-Have-Been Monday" continues with a look at a Disney/Andrew Lloyd Webber collaboration that never quite made it off the drawing board....

And "Might-Have-Been Monday" concludes with a look at what Innoventions might have looked like if the Disneyland 50th anniversary exhibit had actually been built there....

It's "Might-Have-Been Monday" here at JimHillMedia.com. Where we talk about various Disney movies and theme park attractions that could have turned out very differently ... if the Imagineers and/or animators working on these particular projects had opted to follow their original instincts....