Who Stole It Better? Disney, Universal, and the Battle of Borrowed Rides (Ep. 67)

05/09/2025 58 min Episodio 65
Who Stole It Better? Disney, Universal, and the Battle of Borrowed Rides (Ep. 67)

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Episode Synopsis

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey return with a loaded episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, blending Halloween Horror Nights buzz with theme park history and rumors.



Opening weekend reactions to HHN 2024, including Terrifier, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and the controversial “deathly afraid” lanyards




RIP Ride Rockit demolition updates and Ghostbusters speculation for Universal’s front gate




Could Back to the Future replace Fast & Furious? The latest whispers from insiders




The Tooniversal deal that almost brought Looney Tunes and DC to Universal — and how its failure led to the Lost Continent




Who really stole what? Disney borrowing from Knott’s, Universal borrowing from Disney, and the chain of “borrowed” ideas that shaped Dueling Dragons




From HHN news to the “battle of borrowed rides,” Jim and Eric serve up insider scoops, history, and plenty of banter.

Follow Eric on X and Instagram @EricHersey
Follow Jim on X and Instagram @JimHillMedia



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