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Podcast: The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Episode: Eevee Goes to Sea While a Ferris Wheel Swings Back Into the Spotlight
Description: Jim and Lauren break down Disney’s latest merch moves, where experiences become collectibles and collectibles become strategy. From an emotional towel animal turned cruise ship plush to popcorn buckets that literally demand attention, this episode covers how Disney is driving hype across price points. Then, in the feature, Jim digs deep into the long, misunderstood history of Disney California Adventure’s giant wheel and why it has always been more controversial than fans remember.
NEWS
• Disney Cruise Line introduces Eevee, the towel-animal-inspired plush debuting exclusively onboard starting February 8
• A new Pixar Pal-A-Round interactive popcorn bucket c...