Deconstructing Disney

Consuming Disney in the 1990s

October 26, 2026·39 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192).  Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim).  Sources:90’s Video Girl. (2022, June 1). Swimming Ariel Ad (1997) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTySd82tkD090’s Video Girl. (2023, September 16). Pizza Hut Ad - Beauty and the Beast 1 (1992) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYizBarYJT4Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules  [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.CRT Afterglow. (2023, February 28). 1992 Burger King Kids Meal Aladdin Toys Commercial [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1BV4rd9kdAGoldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. MermaidZone. (2012, January 1). Mulan Secret Hero & Matchmaker Magic MATTEL Dolls Commercial [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrMil6JAmSsMinkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.

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