90s Disney

The Minotti Brothers
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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.com Follow us on Twitter @90sDisneyPod! Follow us on Threads and Instagram @90sDisneyPodcast Like us on Facebook!

  1. 83 - Star Tours

    2D AGO

    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 Banter 01:44 Why Star Tours Now 02:25 1987 Pop Culture Time Capsule 03:39 Origins of Simulator Rides 08:30 Eisner Pushes New IP 09:59 Early Star Wars Ride Concepts 12:34 Lucas Partnership and Tech 15:06 Building the Ride Film 18:11 From Inner Space to Star Tours 19:25 Grand Opening Hype 20:38 Queue Storytelling Begins 25:18 Droids and Maintenance Bay 27:27 Safety Video and Loading 29:28 Boarding the Star Speeder 30:46 Cast Member Comedy 31:33 Rex Animatronic Reveal 32:24 Maintenance Bay Drop 33:30 Lightspeed and Comets 35:36 Death Star Trench Run 37:12 Canon Timeline Debate 38:38 Landing and Exit Music 39:59 Star Tours Goes Global 42:31 Florida Endor Exterior 46:04 Star Tours 2.0 Announced 48:09 3D And CG Changes 49:19 Shutdown and Last Flights 51:10 New Scenes and Rebel Spy 53:16 DJ Rex Lives On 54:50 Personal Ride Memories 57:51 Queue Gags and Sponsors 59:35 Best Seats and Ride Feel 01:00:01 Old Camcorder Disneyland Memory 01:00:28 Star Tours 2.0 vs 1.0 01:01:31 Favorite Adventure Sequences 01:02:41 Galaxy's Edge and Star Tours Future 01:05:01 Simulators and Theme Park Tech 01:06:40 Listener Mail and Weenies 01:08:24 Disney Outside Disney Ideas 01:11:19 Ride Ads and Merch Splurges 01:15:30 Show Wrap Follow Us Blue Sky | Facebook | Threads | InstagramEmail: 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com

    1h 23m

  2. APR 15 ·  BONUS

    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 Intro 01:28 Early Filmmaking Roots 02:31 Helicopter Work on The Shining 04:29 Wonders of China for Epcot 08:40 Learning Circle-Vision Basics 13:17 Hiding the Crew in 360 17:58 Pushing Tech and Complexity 26:47 Timekeeper Development and Eisner Notes 30:26 Building Nine Eye for the Mirror 31:53 International Cuts and Missing Scenes 32:25 Japan Version Effects 34:28 International Cut Decisions 35:46 Directing Voice Talent 37:15 Nerd Vision Scrutiny 40:52 Robin Williams Myth 47:54 French Timekeeper Debate 49:38 Can Timekeeper Return 52:05 Alex Mack Adventures 55:58 Future of Circle Vision 57:11 Book Plug & Farewell Follow Us Blue Sky | Facebook | Threads | InstagramEmail: 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com

    59 min
  3. 82 - The Timekeeper

    APR 1

    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 Welcome 02:03 1994 Pop Culture Check 03:08 Circle Vision Explained 05:03 From Travelogue to Story 05:51 Creative Team Spotlight 06:35 The Cast 09:07 International Versions 14:20 Animatronics in 360 15:07 Origins Paris and Tokyo 19:34 Almost Came to Disneyland 20:45 Plot Walkthrough Begins 22:16 Time Travel Misadventures 24:30 Jules Verne in Present 25:37 Modern World Montage 26:54 Future Paris Finale 27:24 Production Challenges 30:03 Mozart Scene Secrets 33:38 Train and Car Stunts 36:36 Underwater Camera Rig 37:47 Underwater Close Call 38:46 Future Paris Effects 40:26 Ray Harryhausen Encounter 42:04 Cut Moscow Balloon Scene 44:46 New York Replacement Footage 47:17 Canceled Astronomers Club 48:23 Closures and Replacements 53:09 Tributes and Memories 59:09 Jeff Blythe Interview Tease 01:00:17 Listener Mail and Wrap Follow Us Blue Sky | Facebook | Threads | InstagramEmail: 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com

    1h 7m

  4. MAR 16 ·  BONUS

    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 Intro 00:32 What Is a Park Weenie 01:48 Cinderella Castle 04:04 Spaceship Earth 07:06 Animal Kingdom Tree of Life 09:55 Other Animal Kingdom Weenies 11:54 Hollywood Studios Weenie Fight 16:14 Disney World Rankings Recap 16:45 Water Parks Icons 19:52 Universal Orlando Icons 24:47 Volcano Bay and Epic Universe 29:39 California Parks Begin 30:01 Castle Icon Debate 30:50 Ranking the Castle 32:31 California Adventure Icon Hunt 35:28 Mickey Wheel Verdict 39:22 Universal Globe Showdown 40:12 Final Weenie Rankings 41:55 Mailbag 44:30 Bread Service 46:19 Coaster Fear Tips 47:29 Villains Land Reactions 49:37 Off Brand Park Shirts 51:49 Trip Report Highlights 54:43 Live Chat Food Questions 56:30 Bat Versus Knife Debate 58:24 Next Episode Teaser 01:00:34 Wrap Up and Farewell Follow Us ⁠Blue Sky⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Email: ⁠90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com

    1h 1m
  5. 81 - Cinderella Castle Cake

    MAR 2

    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 Introduction 00:41 Why the Cake Castle 01:27 1996 Pop Culture Check 03:05 Designing Cinderella Castle 05:05 Myths Materials and Scale 11:43 Other Disney Castles 13:00 Epcot Icon Idea Scrapped 15:48 Eisner Goes Full Cake 19:58 Candy Design Challenges 23:08 Building with Balloons 28:43 Cake Castle Stats Timeline 29:55 Love It or Hate It 32:14 50th Anniversary Critique 33:08 Happily Ever After Projections 34:12 Millennium Wand and Epcot Decor 35:41 Studios Icons and Sorcerer Hat 38:20 Projection Mapping Evolution 39:14 Do Celebrations Still Matter 40:23 Castle Colors and Nostalgia 42:41 Listener Comments and Drinks 43:34 Villains Land Rumor Talk 47:46 Coaster Speed Debate Game 51:10 Trip Prep Media Rituals 52:29 Planning Universal Plus Disney 57:20 Wrap Up and Next Episode

    1 hr
  6. 80 - AJ and Dad's WDW Trip Report

    FEB 3

    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 Hours 26:14 Day 2 - Epcot 41:16 Day 3 - Animal Kingdom & Hollywood Studios 01:08:03 Listener Emails 01:15:33 Wrap-Up Follow Us ⁠Blue Sky⁠ | ⁠Twitter/X⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠ | ⁠@90sdisneypodcast⁠ Email: ⁠90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com

    1h 16m

  7. JAN 22 ·  BONUS

    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 Setup 01:20 Magic Kingdom 15:04 Epcot 22:00 Hollywood Studios 30:10 Animal Kingdom 36:16 The Ultimate Choice Ultimate Choice 40:15 Universal Studios 46:32 Islands of Adventure 51:51 Epic Universe 01:02:49 Listener Emails

    1h 9m
  8. 79 - Walt Disney World 1996

    JAN 2

    79 - Walt Disney World 1996

    In this episode of 90s Disney, we kick off a new tradition by hopping back exactly 30 years to explore what Walt Disney World was like in 1996. We talk about what was new, what was changing, and what was on the horizon, as Walt Disney World continued to grow into a true multi-day destination. From evolving attractions and live entertainment to shifting priorities across the resort, 1996 captures Disney in a moment of transition, balancing experimentation, expansion, and the expectations of a rapidly growing audience.Outside the parks, we also dig into how the resort itself was expanding, with new places to stay, shop, and spend time that reshaped how guests experienced Walt Disney World beyond the gates. Along the way, we share memories, listener emails, and reflections on how this era of Disney felt at the time, and how it looks in hindsight. Whether you lived it firsthand or are discovering it through old photos and home videos, this episode is a relaxed, nostalgic look at a year that helped define the Disney we know today. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts 00:57 New Year Celebrations and Banter 02:18 Walt Disney World in 1996 03:54 Magic Kingdom Updates 07:04 Epcot Changes and Closures 12:04 Disney MGM Studios Highlights 13:53 Resort Hotels and Downtown Disney 25:29 Universal Studios Florida in 1996 27:56 Disneyland's 40th Anniversary and Park Comparisons 29:38 Future Disney and Universal Park Developments 32:36 Mailbag: Listener Questions and Memories 45:08 Wrapping Up and Future Plans Follow Us Blue Sky | Twitter/X | Facebook | Threads | @90sdisneypodcastEmail: 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com

    47 min
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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.com Follow us on Twitter @90sDisneyPod! Follow us on Threads and Instagram @90sDisneyPodcast Like us on Facebook!

Information

  • Creator
    The Minotti Brothers
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    143
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Minotti Brothers
  • Show Website
    90s Disney

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