AJ, Mike, Chris, and special guest Dad invite you to join us to recap our recent trip to Universal Orland. We crammed a lot into a fun-filled weekend of rides, food, and some pretty fun experiences. We talk about the over the top Mardi Gras celebration at the Studios park, AJ finally gets to experience Hagrid's and Velocicoaster, and we of course had to make a small visit to Disney as well. Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com !...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 11
AJ, Mike, and Chris take a journey on some of our favorite dark rides. From mild to (Mr. Toad’s) wild, we explore some of our favorite experiences across Disney, Universal, and beyond!
Mar 16, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Join AJ, Mike, and Chris as they delve into the intriguing relationship between Disney and McDonald's in the 90s. Early History The connection between Disney and McDonald's traces back to WW1 in 1918 when Walt Disney and Ray Kroc, both lying about their ages, joined the American Ambulance Corps. Ray Kroc, later the innovator behind McDonald's franchises, and Walt Disney crossed paths during their training. First Partnerships In the late 80s, the first Disney-McDonald's promotion was launched for...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 10
AJ, Mike, and Chris go on the journey to rank the best park entrances of the 4 US Disney parks and 3 US Universal parks. Who has the best gateway? Which park's first "land" best sets the stage? What makes an entrance the best? It could be the views, an attraction, or even the food! Find out how we rank them in our latest bonus episode.
Feb 16, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 9
AJ, Mike, and Chris invite you to join Mickey Mouse as he journeys to save Minnie from the Castle of Illusion. Before there was Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega looked to Disney’s iconic mascot to help cement its new Genesis console as a contender to Nintendo. Learn how the game came to be, how it plays, and its legacy in our latest episode. Sega and Disney Detailing Sega's 16-bit Genesis/Mega Drive launch in 1989, the hosts discuss Sega's strategy of working with established names, resulting in games l...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Join AJ, Mike, and Chris as we rank every Walt Disney World solely by their theming. Is the theme consistent? Appealing? Existent? We’re liking to have snubbed someone’s favorite. Perhaps you think we overrated a resort? Is all controversy and madness!
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 8
Join AJ, Mike, and Chris as we delve into the world of Dixie Landings, a Disney resort steeped in the charm of the Antebellum South during the late 19th century. Development and Opening: We explore the resort's development, opening nearly nine months after its sibling, Port Orleans. Dixie Landings boasts a unique thematic design with rustic buildings in Alligator Bayou and elegant mansions in Magnolia Bend. Daroff Design, Inc. of Philadelphia contributes to the resort's interior design, drawing ...
Jan 02, 2024•56 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Jack Skellington in the Haunted Mansion? A ghost in the galaxy? A jingle on a cruise? Join us as we discuss our favorite attraction overlays across the Disney Parks!
Dec 19, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Join AJ, Mike, and Chris for a beloved Disney holiday tradition that goes back much further than you think. Every year since 1994, the Candlelight Processional is performed at Epcot. This moving show features choirs, musicians, and a celebrity narrator. But did you know this show can trace its origins back to Walt Disney and Disneyland's first year? Early Disneyland Days In 1955, Disney initiated the Disney at Christmas Festival , precursor to Candlelight Processional. Dr. Charles C. Hirt of USC...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Mikey is back from his first ever Disney Cruise along with a week spent at Walt Disney World. We ask all about the sights, sounds, and snacks! Mike tells us all about his time on the Disney Wish, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and what is was light to look at Tron from afar.
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 6
It's a new 90s Disney Podcast! By special request, we're donning our bug eyes to experience the Animal Kingdom opening day attraction, It's Tough to Be a Bug! A Bug's Life Explore the origins of Pixar's second feature film, "A Bug's Life," based on Aesop's fable, "The Ant and the Grasshopper." Discover how the film's development team and star-studded voice cast came together, including Dave Foley as Flik, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Princess Atta, and Kevin Spacey as Hopper. The Tree of Life Learn ab...
Nov 01, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 6
From Figment to Duffy to Big Al, there's been a multitude of characters that originated from the parks. We talk about our favorites and hear what our community has to say as well!
Oct 23, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Welcome to the 90s Disney Podcast! Join your hosts AJ, Mike, and Chris Minotti as they embark on a journey into the past to explore the history, evolution, and mixed legacy of the classic Disney attraction, "Journey Into Your Imagination." Get ready to travel back to October 1, 1999, a time when "Stuart Little" was the number one movie, "Smooth" by Santana featuring Rob Thomas ruled the charts, and J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" had captivated readers' imaginations. Th...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 5
You asked for it! Here are our reactions to all of the announcements from Destination D23. Are we ready for Indy in Florida? Can Luminous become the new Epcot nighttime staple? Will Figment trip again?
Sep 18, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Welcome to the 90s Disney Podcast! Join your hosts AJ, Mike, and Chris Minotti as they dive into the world of Disney's All-Star Resorts. Get ready for a nostalgic journey through the development, design, and experiences at these iconic value-priced accommodations. The Need for Value Remember the first thing that crossed your mind when planning a Disney trip? Cost, right? Discover how the expense of staying on Disney property led to the need for more affordable options, especially as more parks o...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Sometimes you just want to get on a ride and look around. AJ, Mike, and Chris discuss our favorite rides with scenic views of the parks. Sometimes you're leisurely riding along, and sometimes you're dangling 13 stories in the sky.
Aug 24, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Welcome back to the 90s Disney Podcast! In this special episode AJ, Mike, and Chris take a nostalgic journey to explore the iconic PeopleMover and its transformation into the Tomorrowland Transit Authority Metro Liner Blue Line (TTA) at Walt Disney World. Disneyland Origins Join us as we delve into the origins of the PeopleMover, which opened in Disneyland's Tomorrowland on July 2, 1967. Discover how this futuristic monorail system, with its innovative electric motors, served as a model for tran...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Often we are asked, "Hey AJ, Mike, and/or Chris! I'm going to Disney World. What do you suggest?" It's time to lay all of those questions to rest. We give our favorite tips for attractions, dining, resorts, and more to help you have the best possible Walt Disney World vacation.
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 2
AJ, Mike, and Chris invite you to join us for a movie. But not just any movie. It’s A Goofy Movie! Learn how Disney’s resident goof went from TV dad to star of his own feature film. We also learn how this film was produced around the world, the unorthodox way it was filmed, and the legacy of its incredible music. Grab your map, load up the station wagon, and practice your perfect cast (for your TikTok). It’s time to hit the open road! A Goofy Movie - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Goo...
Jul 01, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Mike was in Los Angeles for work recently, so he naturally spent a couple days at Disneyland and a day at Universal Studios. Find out what he thought about some new experiences like Avenger’s Campus, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Super Nintendo World.
Jun 19, 2023•59 min•Season 5Ep. 1
AJ, Mike, and Chris invite you on a magical journey through the history and development of Fantasmic!, the spectacular nighttime show that has been enchanting Disney Park guests since 1992. Join Mickey Mouse as his dream takes an unexpected twist, leading him to face off against a medley of Disney villains. Through stunning water screens, dazzling projections, and a delightful mix of live performers, Fantasmic! Has entertained audiences at Disney parks across the world. Get ready to embark on a ...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Whether it's a buffet, family style, or fancy, meals are made better when they have character. For this bonus episode, we talk all about some of our favorite Character Dining experiences at Walt Disney World.
May 18, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 11
AJ, Mike, and Chris are ready to explore the Pacific Northwest at the Wilderness Lodge. Come learn the intricate backstory of this resort, both its factual origins dating back to the 70s, and its mythological roots as the home of a fictional explorer and his daughter. Mike shares his experience as a solo visitor here while we reminisce the times we visited Wilderness Lodge in the past to explore its grounds and, of course, its food! WildernessLodgeSite.com! https://www.wildernesslodgesite.com/ E...
May 01, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 12
AJ is joined by the phenomenally talented Tammy Tuckey! She just released her latest album, Glowing in Timeless Places. We discuss how she came to love all things Disney, what it's like to record and release your own independent album, and how she's able to track down the myriad of guests and collaborators she interacts with on her albums and podcasts.
Apr 28, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 10
AJ, Mike, and Chris revisit a time when Disney was preparing to heavily invest in gaming after the success of Alladin on the Sega Genesis. This led to a new starring vehicle for Donald Duck. Donald in Maui Mallard was originally released in Europe. From there it gets... complicated. We talk about the game's multiple versions, releases, and more. Maui Mallard Interview with John Fiorito https://vk.com/@maui_mallard-maui-mallard-interview-with-john-fiorito Maui Mallard Story: A Giant Interview wit...
Apr 01, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 11
AJ, Mike, and Chris talk about our favorite restaurants that are no long around. From quirky family favorites, shuttered snack stands, and popular table service spots, we revisit some long lost favorite spots. Shout out to listener Holly Ivins for inspiring this month's bonus episode!
Mar 15, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 10
AJ, Mike, and Chris invite you to take a spin on the now classic Disneyland attraction, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin. We explore all the other ways Roger almost came to the parks, the story of the imagineers that created the ride, and how the final attraction differs from what was planned. So hop aboard Lenny, watch out for weasels, and avoid the dip! Disney Shuffles Its Plans, Cuts Hollywoodland https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-05-21-fi-2351-story.html How ‘Roger Rabbit’ Almost Took...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 10
Somehow Jafar returned, and AJ, Mike, and Chris are here to get to the bottom of it! Join us as we explore the origins of the direct to video sequel that spawned an entirely new market for Disney. We discuss the movie's roots in the Aladdin TV show, the other sequel films it spawned, and how the creators feel about their creation. We hope you enjoy the show, because to us, you're always first rate! The Tad Stones Interview https://www.awn.com/animationworld/tad-stones-interview-part-1 The Desert...
Feb 01, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 9
AJ, Mike, and Chris talk about our favorite nighttime shows at Walt Disney World. From modern favorites like Happily Ever After, long gone classics like Sorcery in the Sky, and short lived shows like Rivers of Light, we discuss what shows stay in our minds today, what makes a show work, and why some shows just don't hit.
Jan 19, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 8
AJ, Mike, and Chris talk all about our recent trip to Walt Disney World! Find out how six adults and six kids spent a week at the most magical place on Earth. AJ finally gets to experience Rise of the Resistance, Chris got to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind twice, and Mike ate and drank his way around the resort. We hope you enjoy getting to live vicariously through our family’s most recent visit to Disney World. Enjoy! Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com !...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 4Ep. 8
