# Listener Mailbag - Butterbeer, After Hours, and New Year’s Eve Crowds (Ep. 12)

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Podcast: [The Case For with Chris Cox](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-case-for-with-chris-cox-7470220)
Published: 2026-02-11T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This session of The Case For lets Judge Jim Hill step out from behind the bench and into the mailroom as Len Testa and Chris Cox react to listener feedback from several recent cases. From after-hours events and dining plans to Butterbeer preferences, New Year’s Eve strategies, and park entrances, this episode is fueled entirely by audience opinions, polls, and personal experiences. HIGHLIGHTS • Listener reactions to After Hours events, including strong praise for Jollywood Nights and whether these parties can replace a full park day • Poll results and personal stories about the Disney Dining Plan, snack credits, and why many guests value stress-free spending over savings • A deep dive into Butterbeer preferences, including frozen vs hot, Epic Universe crepes, and controversial takes on Blue and Green Milk • Real-world feedback on New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World, from Hollywood Studios and EPCOT strategies to crowd survival stories • A surprisingly passionate debate over the best park entrances, from Animal Kingdom’s Oasis to EPCOT’s International Gateway HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Len Testa - IG: @len.testa | Website: TouringPlans.com • Chris Cox - IG: @magiccox | X: @bigcox | Website: MagicCox.com FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency 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

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