"I Want That Too" Podcast Episodes
Dec. 26, 2024
Post-Holiday Disney Deals, Disney Institute Insights, and the History of Hyperion Studios (Ep. 28)
In this post-Christmas episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dive into the world of Disney shopping, employee engagement, and the fascinating history of the Walt Disney Company. What You’ll Hear: Insider tip…
Dec. 19, 2024
2025 Disney Merch & Emerging Trends: What You Need to Know (Ep. 27)
In this episode of I Want That Too , Lauren Hersey shares highlights from her recent holiday trips to Disney and Universal, spotlighting the first wave of Disney’s 2025 dated merch, viral trends making waves in the parks, an…
Dec. 5, 2024
Disney’s Hocus Pocus: From Flop to Cult Classic (Ep. 16)
In this spellbinding episode of I Want That Too , Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dive deep into the magical world of Hocus Pocus . Discover the behind-the-scenes drama that almost changed the film and how it went from box office…
Nov. 28, 2024
Remembering Disney’s Fifth Avenue Store, Rise of Red Holidays, and Unique Disney Gift Ideas (Ep. 25)
In this festive episode of I Want That Too , Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey take a trip down memory lane to explore Disney’s Fifth Avenue Store—once the largest Disney store in the world. From its stunning design to its unique c…
Nov. 21, 2024
Moana 2, Disney Holiday Must-Haves, and Disney's Connection to The Wizard of Oz (Ep. 24)
On This Week's Episode of I Want That Too: Join Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey as they explore the holiday season’s biggest Disney highlights! From Moana 2’s release and must-have merch to Disney’s surprising ties to The Wizard …
Nov. 14, 2024
Disney and Macy’s: A 90-Year Thanksgiving Tradition (Ep. 23)
In this festive episode of I Want That Too , Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey explore the rich history between Disney and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. From Mickey Mouse’s first parade appearance in 1934 to Minnie Mouse’s br…
Nov. 7, 2024
Meet the Man Behind Disney’s Most Famous Animatronics (Ep. 22)
This week on I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey welcome a true icon in the theme park industry: Garner Holt, the mastermind behind Garner Holt Productions and the creative force behind some of the most jaw-dropping …
Oct. 31, 2024
The Art and History of Disney Fun Maps with Special Guest Imagineer Jim Shull (Ep. 21)
On this week’s episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey are joined by veteran Disney Imagineer Jim Shull to take a deep dive into the world of Disney fun maps. These aren’t just park guides—they’re works of art…
Oct. 23, 2024
EPCOT Opening Day: Walt’s Vision, Eisner’s Changes, and the Park’s Evolution (Ep. 20)
Walt’s Vision, Eisner’s Changes, and the Park’s Evolution
Oct. 17, 2024
What It Was Like – Magic Kingdom Opening Day (Ep. 19)
In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey transport you back to October 1, 1971, for the grand opening of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. They explore what the park’s first day was really like, with l…
Oct. 10, 2024
Cakeworthy – Where Fandom Meets Fashion (Ep. 18)
In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey are joined by Brandon Sheddon, the founder and CEO of Cakeworthy, to discuss the brand that perfectly blends fan culture with fashion-forward designs. Brandon sh…
Oct. 5, 2024
The Evolution of Disney Villains in the Parks (Ep. 17)
In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey discuss the fascinating history and rise of Disney Villains in the parks, from their early appearances to the exciting new Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom.…
Sept. 28, 2024
Disney’s Hocus Pocus: From Flop to Cult Classic (Ep. 16)
In this spellbinding episode of I Want That Too , Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dive deep into the magical world of Hocus Pocus . Discover the behind-the-scenes drama that almost changed the film and how it went from box office…
Sept. 21, 2024
The Monsters Inc. Coaster That Almost Happened (Ep. 15)
In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill shares the untold story of the Monsters Inc. coaster Disney almost built over a decade ago. You'll learn about the original plans, why it was shelved, and what details were accide…
Sept. 14, 2024
Monsters Inc. Land is Coming… But What Happened to the Original Ride? (Ep. 14)
In this episode of I Want That Too , Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey take a deep dive into the world of Monsters Inc. —but this time, it's all about the merchandise! Discover the surprising popularity of the Monsters University h…
Sept. 7, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 13: How Mickey’s Not-So-Scary got started at Disney World
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking up the Halloween merch that just hit store shelves at the Disneyland Resort. They then discuss how the success of USF’s Halloween Horror Nights led to Disney develop…
Aug. 24, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 12: Will custom character ears be the next big thing at the Disney Parks
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking back at some of the more memorable pieces of merch offered at this year’s D23 Expo. They then shine a spotlight on some of the books that Disney Press will be bringi…
Aug. 3, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 11: How the “Country Bear Jamboree” came to be
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this show by talking about the merch currently available at the Universal Orlando Resort. They also talk about how exactly the Haunted Mansion is coming back online at Disneyland Park Throughou…
July 9, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 10: How the Disney Store got its start
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by checking out some of the bragging rights merch Disney has made available for its recently opened “Splash Mountain” redo. They also take a look back at when the Mouse had a s…
June 23, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 9: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit: Disney's Forgotten Star Reborn
In this episode of "I Want That Too," Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill discuss the history of Disney's first animated star. Then Oswald collector Noe Valladolid shares how he acquired some of his most valuable pieces. For this episo…
June 8, 2024
i want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 8: When Disney almost made a sci-fi version of “Snow White”
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the teaser trailer for “Moana 2.” They also closely examine which Disney Princess moves the most merchandise. Throughout this episode, listeners will learn ab…
May 25, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 7: What’s it like to live at WDW’s Golden Oak gated community
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s episode by discussing a rare Disney book found at the Brimfield Flea Market. They then take a look at Disney-MGM’s old Streetmosphere program Throughout this episode, listeners will…
May 4, 2024
I Want That Too: with Lauren Hersey Ep 6: May the Muppets Be With You (Audio Only)
Star Wars Day, Disney-Henson Complex History and Rare Muppet Collectibles Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey start this week’s show by discussing the latest developments in the "Disneyland Forward" project and what this means for fu…
April 19, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 5: Exploring the Bambi / Smoky Bear connection
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about the merch locations that are being readied for the WDW version of “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.” They then discuss how Disney helped promote the U.S. Forest Servic…