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Jim Hill is an entertainment writer who has specialized in covering The Walt Disney Company for nearly 40 years now. Over that time, he has interviewed hundreds of animators, actors, and Imagineers -- many of whom have shared behind-the-scenes stories with Mr. Hill about how the Mouse House really works. In addition to the 4000+ articles Jim has written for the Web, he also co-hosts a trio of popular podcasts: “Disney Dish with Len Testa,” “Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor” and “Marvel US Disney with Aaron Adams.” Mr. Hill makes his home in Southern New Hampshire with his lovely wife Nancy and two obnoxious cats, Ginger & Betty.

Stories By Jim Hill

General20 years ago

What a concept. A “Why For” that’s loaded with concept art

Jim Hill looks back at some very early plans for Disney's Animal Kingdom, California Adventure as well as the "Happiest Place on Earth." Enjoy!
Theme Parks & Themed Entertainment20 years ago

Even more Pixar-based attractions headed for the Disneyland Resort? Don’t “Toy” with me, son. That’s really “Incredible” news!

Jim Hill gets it straight from the horse (I.E. Bullseye)'s mouth. Frontierland's getting two new attractions themed around Woody while DCA's due to get its own...
General20 years ago

Take a look under the hood at Disney’s “Love Bug” remake

Thanks to D. Grimmitt's great on-set photographs, JHM can now give you an advance look at Walt Disney Pictures' June 2005 release, Herbie: Fully Loaded."
General20 years ago

How “I have a dream” actually led to “Golden Dreams”

Jim Hill reveals how Martin Luther King's memorable words indirectly inspired Randy Bright to write the theme song for Epcot's "American Adventure."
General20 years ago

Why For? : The Tom, *** and Jules-y edition

As in: Legendary Imagineer Tom Scherman, Disney's "*** Tracy" movie as well as noted french author Jules Verne. Yeah, Jim covers a wide gamut with this...
General20 years ago

Skeleton Crew

Jim Hill talks about a proposed nighttime-only retheming of Disneyland's "Pirates of the Caribbean." Which is sure NOT to be popular with some theme park fans.
General20 years ago

Cap’n Jack Sparrow sets sail for Florida

Jim Hill talks about the new AA figure that's just been approved for installation in WDW's "Pirates of the Caribbean."
General20 years ago

A magic (red) carpet ride to “The Golden Mickeys”

Using photos that Jeff Lange took during his recent cruise on the Disney Magic, Jim Hill attempts to recreate what's it like to attend a performance...
General20 years ago

Monday Mélange: From Show Tunes to Lunchtime Toons

This week's column takes you from Broadway to Burbank, as Jim Hill reveals the latest scuttlebutt about what's going on with Disney Theatrical and Walt Disney...
General20 years ago

Why For?

Jim Hill returns with answers to your Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim talks about why Walt Disney World isn't hurrying to re-open "River Country," describes...