Disneyland’s Skyway: The Used Ride That Took Guests Above the Park (Ep. 609)
Disneyland’s Skyway: The Used Ride That Took Guests Above the Park (Ep. 609)  
Podcast: The Disney Dish with Jim Hill
Published On: Mon Nov 09 2026
Description: Jim Hill and Len Testa share Walt Disney World road and dining updates, a runDisney survey, and listener questions before taking a ride through the early history of Disneyland’s Skyway. Jim explains how Walt acquired a used aerial ropeway and what happened when its manufacturer saw it operating in Anaheim. NEWS New roundabouts near the Grand Floridian and the World Drive North project. The Grand Floridian Cafe reopens with new menu items. Universal’s Earl the Squirrel heads to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. A runDisney survey and listener questions. FEATURE How a tight expansion budget led Walt Disney to buy used attractions for Disneyland. The European origins of the Skyway and its 1956 opening. The manufacturer’s concerns about the original installation and the changes that followed. How the Skyway’s early buckets evolved and what Jim and Len will explore next. For this episode’s full show notes, click here. HOSTS Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social | Instagram: @len.testa | touringplans.com FOLLOW Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews YouTube: @jimhillmedia TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes at patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave GreyProduced by Eric Hersey - strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR The Disney Dish news is sponsored by Be Our Guest Vacations, from our friends at DVC Rental Store. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices