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- Yesterday46 min
83.5 - Ranking Simulators
What can be more fun than getting into a box and shaking around while watching a movie screen? We're ranking every simulator attraction at the US based Disney and Universal parks. Find out where your favorite ranks!00:00 Intro01:44 Rules and Park Plan02:28 Epcot Body Wars04:16 Soarin Counts as Simulator05:52 Soarin Versions Ranked08:01 Journey to Jerusalem Deep Cut09:19 What Counts as Simulator10:00 Hollywood Studios Star Tours11:30 Smugglers Run Debate13:40 Flight of Passage17:12 Universal Enters the Chat17:23 Hanna-Barbera Classic20:34 Nicktoon Blast Era21:55 Minion Mayhem Today23:04 Minions Ride Talk23:40 Jimmy Fallon Debate26:10 Back to the Future Love27:54 Simpsons Ride Rankings29:37 What Counts as Simulator33:58 Final Ranking Readout34:45 Fast and Furious Sidebar36:54 Listener Mailbag42:18 Disney Park Outfit Memories44:47 Wrap Up and AnniversaryFollow UsBlue Sky | Facebook | Threads | InstagramEmail: 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com
- 2 weeks ago1h 22m
83 - Star Tours
Lightspeed for the Moon of Endor as AJ, Mike, and Chris welcome you aboard Star Tours! This classic Disney attraction brought George Lucas's Star Wars universe to the Disney parks around the world in a big way, and its legacy continues today. Learn how motion simulators were first planned for Disneyland, the initial ideas for Star Wars attractions, and how this journey continues today.00:00 May the Fourth Banter01:44 Why Star Tours Now02:25 1987 Pop Culture Time Capsule03:39 Origins of Simulator Rides08:30 Eisner Pushes New IP09:59 Early Star Wars Ride Concepts12:34 Lucas Partnership and Tech15:06 Building the Ride Film18:11 From Inner Space to Star Tours19:25 Grand Opening Hype20:38 Queue Storytelling Begins25:18 Droids and Maintenance Bay27:27 Safety Video and Loading29:28 Boarding the Star Speeder30:46 Cast Member Comedy31:33 Rex Animatronic Reveal32:24 Maintenance Bay Drop33:30 Lightspeed and Comets35:36 Death Star Trench Run37:12 Canon Timeline Debate38:38 Landing and Exit Music39:59 Star Tours Goes Global42:31 Florida Endor Exterior46:04 Star Tours 2.0 Announced48:09 3D And CG Changes49:19 Shutdown and Last Flights51:10 New Scenes and Rebel Spy53:16 DJ Rex Lives On54:50 Personal Ride Memories57:51 Queue Gags and Sponsors59:35 Best Seats and Ride Feel01:00:01 Old Camcorder Disneyland Memory01:00:28 Star Tours 2.0 vs 1.001:01:31 Favorite Adventure Sequences01:02:41 Galaxy's Edge and Star Tours Future01:05:01 Simulators and Theme Park Tech01:06:40 Listener Mail and Weenies01:08:24 Disney Outside Disney Ideas01:11:19 Ride Ads and Merch Splurges01:15:30 Show WrapFollow UsBlue Sky | Facebook | Threads | InstagramEmail: 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com
- Apr 15, 202659 min
82.5 - Interview with Jeff Blyth
AJ is joined by Jeff Blyth, the director of The Timekeeper! Jeff discusses his early film career working as a helicopter cinematographer, his first time working with Circle-Vision, and the development of The Timekeeper. We debunk a long standing myth, uncover previously unknown details about the cast, and learn more about the challenges of filming in 360 degrees. You won't want to miss this!00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:28 Early Filmmaking Roots02:31 Helicopter Work on The Shining04:29 Wonders of China for Epcot08:40 Learning Circle-Vision Basics13:17 Hiding the Crew in 36017:58 Pushing Tech and Complexity26:47 Timekeeper Development and Eisner Notes30:26 Building Nine Eye for the Mirror31:53 International Cuts and Missing Scenes32:25 Japan Version Effects34:28 International Cut Decisions35:46 Directing Voice Talent37:15 Nerd Vision Scrutiny40:52 Robin Williams Myth47:54 French Timekeeper Debate49:38 Can Timekeeper Return52:05 Alex Mack Adventures55:58 Future of Circle Vision57:11 Book Plug & FarewellFollow UsBlue Sky | Facebook | Threads | InstagramEmail: 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com
- Apr 1, 20261h 6m
82 - The Timekeeper
Join AJ, Mike, and Chris as we travel back in time to 1994 to visit the Timekeeper. This beloved Circle-Vision 360 attraction revolutionized the format with innovative film techniques, special in-theater effects, and elaborate audio-animatronics. With memorable performances from the likes of Robin Williams and Jeremy Irons, this global attraction delighted guests in France, Florida, and Tokyo. We'd love to take the time to take you through time, so join us!00:00 Podcast Welcome02:03 1994 Pop Culture Check03:08 Circle Vision Explained05:03 From Travelogue to Story05:51 Creative Team Spotlight06:35 The Cast09:07 International Versions14:20 Animatronics in 36015:07 Origins Paris and Tokyo19:34 Almost Came to Disneyland20:45 Plot Walkthrough Begins22:16 Time Travel Misadventures24:30 Jules Verne in Present25:37 Modern World Montage26:54 Future Paris Finale27:24 Production Challenges30:03 Mozart Scene Secrets33:38 Train and Car Stunts36:36 Underwater Camera Rig37:47 Underwater Close Call38:46 Future Paris Effects40:26 Ray Harryhausen Encounter42:04 Cut Moscow Balloon Scene44:46 New York Replacement Footage47:17 Canceled Astronomers Club48:23 Closures and Replacements53:09 Tributes and Memories59:09 Jeff Blythe Interview Tease01:00:17 Listener Mail and WrapFollow UsBlue Sky | Facebook | Threads | InstagramEmail: 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com
- Mar 16, 20261h 1m
81.5 - Weenies
For this bonus episode of 90s Disney, we rank theme park weenies! From castles to golf balls and ski jumps, we decide which park icons look the best.00:00 Intro00:32 What Is a Park Weenie01:48 Cinderella Castle04:04 Spaceship Earth07:06 Animal Kingdom Tree of Life09:55 Other Animal Kingdom Weenies11:54 Hollywood Studios Weenie Fight16:14 Disney World Rankings Recap16:45 Water Parks Icons19:52 Universal Orlando Icons24:47 Volcano Bay and Epic Universe29:39 California Parks Begin30:01 Castle Icon Debate30:50 Ranking the Castle32:31 California Adventure Icon Hunt35:28 Mickey Wheel Verdict39:22 Universal Globe Showdown40:12 Final Weenie Rankings41:55 Mailbag44:30 Bread Service46:19 Coaster Fear Tips47:29 Villains Land Reactions49:37 Off Brand Park Shirts51:49 Trip Report Highlights54:43 Live Chat Food Questions56:30 Bat Versus Knife Debate58:24 Next Episode Teaser01:00:34 Wrap Up and FarewellFollow UsBlue Sky | Facebook | Threads | InstagramEmail: 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com
- Mar 2, 202659 min
81 - Cinderella Castle Cake
AJ, Mike, and Chris Minotti celebrate Cinderella Castle's return to its classic grey and blue color scheme by exploring the history of the 25th Anniversary Cinderella Castle Cake. We reveal the creators behind this architectural confection, the surprising building materials utilized, and the one brand name of candy that was allowed to be included. While it was polarizing during its 15 month run, we always had a sweet spot for this special bit of Disney magic. Did the castle cake ruin your wedding photos or disrupt your Walt Disney World vacation?00:00 Introduction00:41 Why the Cake Castle01:27 1996 Pop Culture Check03:05 Designing Cinderella Castle05:05 Myths Materials and Scale11:43 Other Disney Castles13:00 Epcot Icon Idea Scrapped15:48 Eisner Goes Full Cake19:58 Candy Design Challenges23:08 Building with Balloons28:43 Cake Castle Stats Timeline29:55 Love It or Hate It32:14 50th Anniversary Critique33:08 Happily Ever After Projections34:12 Millennium Wand and Epcot Decor35:41 Studios Icons and Sorcerer Hat38:20 Projection Mapping Evolution39:14 Do Celebrations Still Matter40:23 Castle Colors and Nostalgia42:41 Listener Comments and Drinks43:34 Villains Land Rumor Talk47:46 Coaster Speed Debate Game51:10 Trip Prep Media Rituals52:29 Planning Universal Plus Disney57:20 Wrap Up and Next Episode
- Feb 3, 20261h 16m
80 - AJ and Dad's WDW Trip Report
AJ, Mike, and Chris are here to discuss AJ's recent three day trip to Walt Disney World with our dad! In 72 hours, we hit all four parks, and thanks to minimal sleep, we did a lot!Check out AJ's opinions on some newer attractions he got to experience for the first time including Tron Lightcycle/Run, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, and Test Track 3.0. Hear his thoughts on some excellent meals and drinks at old and new favorite places ranging from California Grill to Beak and Barrel. AJ just may have found a new favorite Disney cocktail on this trip!03:06 Day 1 - Magic Kingdom & Epcot After Hours26:14 Day 2 - Epcot41:16 Day 3 - Animal Kingdom & Hollywood Studios01:08:03 Listener Emails01:15:33 Wrap-UpFollow UsBlue Sky | Twitter/X | Facebook | Threads | @90sdisneypodcastEmail: 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com
- Jan 22, 20261h 9m
79.5 - Minottis' Choice
AJ, Mike, and Chris play a diabolical game. Starting in Walt Disney World then moving to Universal Orlando, we are only allowed to save one ride, one show, one shop, one quick service, and one table service restaurant at each park. Will your favorite make the cut? Did we forget something? Give us your picks!0:00 Introduction and Game Setup01:20 Magic Kingdom15:04 Epcot22:00 Hollywood Studios30:10 Animal Kingdom36:16 The Ultimate Choice Ultimate Choice40:15 Universal Studios46:32 Islands of Adventure51:51 Epic Universe01:02:49 Listener Emails
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90s Disney is a podcast covering everything about the Mouse House's raddest decade. Each episode goes in depth on a single 90s Disney topic, be it from the parks, movies, video games, or whatever!Follow us on BlueSky @90sDisney.comFollow us on Twitter @90sDisneyPod!Follow us on Threads and Instagram @90sDisneyPodcastLike us on Facebook!
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