I Want That Too - Disney History and Merchandise

• Nine Parks, Five Hotels, and a Whole Lotta Merch (Ep. 58)

  Lauren returns from an epic summer road trip across nine parks and five hotels, with stories (and shopping bags) in tow. She and Jim break down: The best-kept secret for scoring free Disney water park access How the new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom stacks up (and where to sit) What it’s really like inside Disney’s exclusive Property Control store A merch-lover’s guide to Universal Studios’ 35th anniversary finds Why the new Epic Universe resort Terra Luna is gorgeous—but far The Hersey family’s hot take on Epic Universe’s sold out Friday From Boo Boos to Back to the Future bucket hats, this episode is packed with tips, deals, and first impressions from Disney and Universal. Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. ⁠Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• When Bugs Bunny Snuck Into a Disneyland Board Game (Ep. 57)

  In this packed episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey tackle everything from the ZOMBIES 4 merch drought to the 52-item Haunted Mansion collection and the bittersweet farewell line for Animal Kingdom’s Dinosaur ride. But the real surprise? A 1950s Disneyland board game that may have smuggled in Bugs Bunny. Plus, Jim dives into the earliest examples of Disney’s merchandise strategy—souvenir trays, ashtrays, temporary tattoos, and the guidebook Walt insisted on selling at a loss just to get it on coffee tables across America. Disney’s ZOMBIES 4 and why merch is mysteriously missing (for now) A look at the Haunted Mansion’s biggest collection drop yet The final merch line for Dinosaur before it goes extinct in 2025 Why Muppet Vision 3D fans got left out of the goodbye merch party A secret cameo by Bugs Bunny in a 1955 Disneyland board game How Walt used guidebooks and charm bracelets to spread Disney magic From ashtrays to action figures and park maps to plushies, this episode is a merch history mashup with heart, humor, and a haunted baseball jersey. Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. ⁠Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• From TV Screens to Main Street: Walt’s Media Master Plan (Ep. 56)

  Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey are back with a full dose of Disney merch, from the long-awaited debut of the Starlight Dream the Night Away parade to a viral collector toy that's creeping its way into the parks. Lauren breaks down everything she’s learned about La Boo Boos (and their knockoff cousins), while Jim connects the dots between Disney’s 1950s television strategy and why your Christmas ornaments now cost $80. Also in this episode: What to expect from Disney’s first nighttime parade in a decade Meet Whimsy: the LED-faced character pulling the finale float Why Main Street is now a runway for fashion-obsessed toy monsters A closer look at the $29 popcorn bucket ornaments and $80 vault collection set The real reason Disneyland’s Opera House almost became a TV studio Walt Disney’s early embrace of television—and how it changed everything From collectibles to castle corridors, this episode is packed with surprises and nostalgia. Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. ⁠Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The $10,000 Buzz Lightyear and the Real Story Behind Toy Story's Merch Empire (Ep. 55)

  Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey continue their Toy Story series with a deep dive into the franchise's merchandising legacy—and how a scrappy unknown toy company landed the rights that Mattel and Hasbro turned down. From the earliest Thinkway figures to today's collector's items worth thousands, they explore how Toy Story became one of the most profitable and collectible Disney properties of all time. Plus, Jim shares a personal behind-the-scenes story about the original vision for Toy Story 4, including his lost interview with John and Nancy Lasseter—and how a Valentine turned into something very different. Why Thinkway got the Toy Story license when everyone else passed What Barbie’s deleted scene tells us about Pixar’s early struggles The rise of collector culture—and what a boxed Buzz goes for now Jim’s first-day-of-release trip to MGM Studios and the Toy Story parade The real story behind the development and derailment of Toy Story 4 How John Lasseter’s personal life reshaped the film and Pixar’s future From Sid’s backyard to $10,000 auctions, this episode is packed with nostalgia, controversy, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Toy Meets Tech: What Toy Story 5 Says About Disney’s Future (Ep. 54)

  In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey unpack what Disney’s upcoming Toy Story 5 might really be about - and why it hits closer to home than you think. From Woody’s absence to Jessie’s promotion, and a new iPad-inspired character named Lilypad, this fifth entry isn’t just a sequel - it might be Disney’s most self-aware film yet. Jim and Lauren discuss how streaming, AI, and even shoppable shows are reshaping how Disney tells stories - and sells them. They also reflect on the history of Toy Story merch, John Lasseter’s mint-in-box rule, and a deeply personal Jessie doll story that brings it all full circle. Toy Story 5’s new challenge: an iPad named Lilypad How Jessie becomes the new Woody in Bonnie’s room The real reason Toy Story 4’s ending felt like closure Disney’s experiments with QR codes, GoPuff, and “Shop the Stream” The merchandising legacy of the Mickey Mouse Club Jim’s personal story of meeting John Lasseter with his daughter’s Jessie doll Whether you’re team Woody, team Jessie, or team “Do we need another sequel?”—this episode will give you plenty to think about. Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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