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AJ, Mike, and Chris are happy to have made it to 2021. Join us as we travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs at the Animal Kingdom opening day attraction, Countdown to Extinction. While there's a good chance you've been on Dinosaur if you've visited Animal Kingdom in the last 20 years, Countdown to Extinction operated only from 1998 - 2000 and featured subtle differences from the attraction we all know today. Join us we have override the time coordinated for a breathtaking journey on Animal Kingdom's original thrill ride, explore its origins as a digger themed roller coaster, and learn about the circumstances that lead to a certain famous archeologist's influence on the attraction. Countdown to Extinction: The Wild (Pre)historic Tale of Disney’s DINOSAUR https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20180510/33849/modern-marvels-countdown-extinction-dinosaur Countdown to Extinction - Walt Dated World https://waltdatedworld.com/id104.htm The Secret History of Disney Rides: DINOSAUR https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/secret-history-disney-rides-dinosaur/ The Theme Park History of Countdown to Extinction/Dinosaur (Disney's Animal Kingdom) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfRPlqStUoo Countdown to Extinction with 1998 Ride Narration (Footage from Dinosaur) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUOLvuaJCBU&feature=youtu.be Dinosaur With the Lights On https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGtzx1XQ8Jw Animatronic Tribute: Iguanodon (Aladar) from the Discovery River Boats at Disney's Animal Kingdom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HSSkgSzDNE&feature=emb_err_woyt Dinosaur Ride Music Edit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5WvUITY0I8 Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ, Mike, and Chris explore the fabled 1991 promotion VHS holiday extravaganza, The Magic of Christmas at Walt Disney World. This month we decided to try something new and record a watch-along commentary. We give you the countdown to push play so you can watch along with us. Or just listen as a normal podcast (though it’ll help if you’ve watched the special before). Here’s the link to view the version we watched online together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ver8qiUDVU&t We hope you have a very safe and merry Christmas! We’ll see you all again in 2021! Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ, Mike, and Chris invite you to step through the door into the Halloween door to the incredible world of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Join us as we explore how and where this landmark film was created. How a fired Disney animator rose to filmmaking prominence and was welcomed back to bring his original vision to life. Danny Elfman's incredible music weaves the tale of what happens when two holidays met by mistake. And as the years have gone on, the Walt Disney Company has made Jack Skellington a prominent member of its stable of believed characters across theme parks, video games, and more. We hope you enjoy the show and have a merry Christmas! Incident at Skellington Productions - Joel Fletcher https://www.joelfletcher.com/creative-process/?post=skellington-production-incident Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge (PS2) - All Bosses (No Damage) 4K 60FPS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfIDeaF0Xdo&feature=youtu.be Danny Elfman, Catherine O'Hara, & Paul Reubens - Kidnap the Sandy Claws -Live - 10/31/15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yHQBcUma8I Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ sits down for a chat with the creator of the wildly popular Muppet History Twitter account, Josh Gillespie. Join us as we discuss how he came to love the Muppets, what lead to the creation of Muppet History, and what celebrity inadvertently helped the channel explode in popularity. We also discuss Muppet*Vision 3D and The Muppet Christmas Carol, along with all sorts of Muppet productions. If you're a fan of the house that Henson built, you'll love this wide-ranging conversation about the music, characters, and history of everyone’s favorite group of misfits! Muppet History on Twitter https://twitter.com/historymuppet Muppet History YouTube, Merch, and more! https://linktr.ee/MuppetHistory Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

Join AJ, Mike, and Chris as we put on makeup and dress up right in order to explore one of our all-time favorite attractions, Muppet*Vision 3D! We explore how the Muppets first came to Disney Parks, how the Muppets almost got an entire themed land at Disney MGM Studios, and details of this special production that would turn out to be Jim Henson’s final Muppet project before his untimely death. Come along to a very moving moment created just an hour away from Pittsburgh. At no point will we be stooping to any cheap 3D tricks on this episode of 90s Disney. DISNEY PLAN TO BUY HENSON PRODUCTIONS FAILS https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/business/1990/12/14/disney-plan-to-buy-henson-productions-fails/671e7f31-24ae-44e6-b1a3-0b9551646d5b/ Waldo - The Jim Henson Hour https://youtu.be/dP6TUB7KQc4 Muppet*Vision 3D Full Show Animatic https://youtu.be/qdzhN6K4Jho The Preshow https://youtu.be/Q0FAbdxvYl4 Muppet*Vision 2D by Martin https://youtu.be/rzCSBkAi7xM Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ, Mike, and Chris invite you to join us at one of Walt Disney World’s premier dining experiences, California Grill. From its beginnings as the Top of the World, to its transformation into a truly unique restaurant, we bring you the story of the people who made California Grill one of the most popular dining destinations in the entire resort. Enjoy the views, pop a bottle of wine, and don’t listen hungry. Vintage Walt Disney World: California Grill Through The Years https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/09/vintage-walt-disney-world-california-grill-through-the-years/ CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ IN FLORIDA https://cheersonline.com/2007/02/08/california-dreamin-in-florida/ Chef Clifford Pleau ’81, The Corporate Chef https://blog.ciachef.edu/clifford-pleau-bio/ SOMMELIER TALK - The Capital Grille’s George Miliotes https://www.winespectator.com/articles/the-capital-grille-s-george-miliotes-42220 INTERVIEW: MASTER SOMMELIER GEORGE MILIOTES (THE CAPITAL GRILLE + SEASONS 52) https://foodgps.com/qa-with-master-sommelier-george-miliotes/ Yoshi Cabral is a Pioneer Among Women Sushi Chefs https://www.scottjosephorlando.com/wine/78-news/scotts-news/1999-yoshi-cabral-is-a-pioneer-among-women-sushi-chefs Yoshie Cabral, sushi chef https://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/os-xpm-2013-02-27-os-california-grill-disney-20130227-story.html California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Sushi Chef Yoshie Says Farewell https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/11/california-grill-at-disneys-contemporary-resort-sushi-chef-yoshie-says-farewell/ Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

We don’t mean to get too negative, but AJ, Mike, and Chris thought it would be fun to share our least favorite Disney attractions. Let us know what we got wrong. Did we pick on your favorite or miss any stinkers?

AJ, Mike, and Chris are ready to ride one of the most infamous Disneyland attractions ever created, Rocket Rods. Go back to the beginning as we uncover the origins of the Ford's Magic Skyway, its evolution into the Peoplemover for 1967's New Tomorrowland, and that ride's transformation into Rocket Rods, the thrill ride anchor to 1998's New Tomorrowland. Get ready to accelerate to 38 mph and then quickly slow down again. Mind the turns. They're flat. LOOK OUT! IT'S ANOTHER ROCKET RO- Oh, it's a mirror. Disney's Rocket Rods Get Green Light https://twitter.com/aaronhgoldberg/status/1297856295987482625?s=21 Disney Extinct Attractions: Rocket Rods https://www.laughingplace.com/w/blogs/disney-extinct-attractions/2018/01/18/disney-extinct-attractions-rocket-rods/ Disney Extinct Attractions: Rocket Rods https://www.laughingplace.com/w/blogs/disney-extinct-attractions/2018/01/18/disney-extinct-attractions-rocket-rods/ Yesterworld: The History of Rocket Rods & The Abandoned Peoplemover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi_mk8EXE4U Duchess of Disneyland - Rocket Rods https://duchessofdisneyland.com/park-history/rocket-rods/ LA Times - President of Imagineering Unit Is Latest Major Disney Departure https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-oct-15-fi-22465-story.html Yesterland - Rocket Rods https://www.yesterland.com/rocketrods.html Eddie Sotto Interview: Disney's Worlds of Tomorrow https://www.mouseplanet.com/12458/Eddie_Sotto_Interview_Disneys_Worlds_of_Tomorrow__Part_One Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ, Mike, and Chris discuss attractions that never were. If we could wave our magic Imagineering wand, what rides and experiences would we make a reality? It's fun to think about how different the Disney parks would be today if there were more Muppets, cowboys, mountains, and Atlantis.

AJ, Mike, and Chris travel back to the days of tuning in to the Disney Afternoon after the school day for a look back at the history of Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. Discover the show's origins of a spinoff of the Walt Disney animated feature The Rescuers. Explore the ways the show adapted two relatively obscure characters from the 50s into a crime-solving team. Who sang that epic theme song? How much did we fight while playing the NES games? How many songs from the show does AJ know by heart? All is revealed in this month's newest episode. Grey skies? Not today! Tad Stones interview on Animation World network https://www.awn.com/animationworld/tad-stones-interview-part-2 All In A Disney Afternoon Chapter 3: Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers http://retrooasis.blogspot.com/2018/02/all-in-disney-afternoon-chapter-3-chip.html Rescue Rangers 1 speedrun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSLwJuAeTxY Rescue Rangers 2 (1 player, 2 controllers) speedrun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSLwJuAeTxY Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ is very pleased to bring you this exclusive interview with the man who conceptualized Blizzard Beach, Marshall Monroe. We discuss the considerations that went into the park's design, the selection and prep for its location, and the lessons learned from other Disney water parks. Find out about the remarkable connection between Blizzard Beach and the Grand Californian Resort at Disneyland, why the wave pool filled with mud one day near the opening, and the reason that Summit Plummet was 5 meters shy of the world record for height. We also discuss the highlights of Marshall's career with Disney and some of his favorite projects and technologies that he worked on. Enjoy!

AJ, Mike, and Chris invite you to chill at Disney's coolest water park, Blizzard Beach! We dug deep to uncover the history of this one of a kind water park. Learn about the Imagineers that brought the park to life, the back story of that fateful snowstorm, and who helped build some of the most incredible water slides ever seen on a melting ski resort. Grab yourself a Blue Blizzard Margarita (if you're of age of course), pull up a lounge chair, and enjoy our latest show! Blizzard Beach At Walt Disney World: See You Later, Ice Gator! - Dan Alexander Dizmentia https://danalexanderdizmentia.blogspot.com/2011/03/blizzard-beach-at-walt-disney-world-see.html?m=1 Disney’s Blizzard Beach Guide Map – 1995 https://starport75.com/2017/10/26/disneys-blizzard-beach-guide-map-1995/ Marshall Monroe Magic https://marshallmonroemagic.com/ Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park | Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5o2OSOPdiU Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ, Mike, and Chris continue our journey onto Indiana Jones Adventure to discuss the wide world of what we call Super Dark Rides. We venture outside of Disney to discuss favorites such as Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal, rides from the international Disney parks, and a few more wild cards. We'll discuss what qualifies as a Super Dark Ride, what are our favorite elements, and which Super Dark Ride reigns supreme. Keep all arms and legs inside your enhanced motion vehicle and enjoy the ride.

AJ, Mike, and Chris kick off year 2 of 90s Disney with our first trip to Disneyland to experience one of the greatest attractions ever conceived by Walt Disney Imagineering, Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye. Join us as we uncover the history, technology, and people behind this one of a kind attraction nestled in the heart of Adventureland. We talk about the effects that have been removed, modified, and updated since the attraction's opening in 1995. So board your EMV, choose a chamber, and whatever you do, do NOT look into the eyes of Mara, or your path may take you to the Gates of Doom! The Making of Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae0abv1MhkM The Theme Park History of The Indiana Jones Adventure (Disneyland/Tokyo DisneySea) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSlljNvTI7o Footage of the "Falling Rubble" Ice Machine from 1995 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZaKXPmceMU Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ, Mike, and Chris thought it would be fun to talk about many of the resorts around Walt Disney Worlds. We talk about our favorites, least favorites, places we'd like to stay, and what we like to do at many of the resorts. Thrill to stories of 30-year-old Scotch, elevator rides with Winnie the Pooh, and carrying strollers up two flights of stairs. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode!

AJ, Mike, and Chris take you back to the beginnings of the Disney Decade expansion and two of the first new deluxe resorts on property, the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. Nestled on the shores of the newly created Crescent Lake, these two sister resorts offer laid back elegance and fun. We learn about the architects behind their design, the fantastic dining options, the best resort pool in all of Walt Disney World, and the one room on the entire property that is the closest you can stay to a theme park in Walt Disney World. Find out why this resort has long been a family favorite. Hop a surrey bike, grab your kitchen sink, and join us at the Friendship boat launch! Portfolio for Robert A.M. Stern Architects https://www.ramsa.com/projects Photo of the resorts and Stormalong Bay under construction https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/VYB828986SMALL.jpg A TALE OF 2 RESORTS: DISNEY'S NEW YACHT AND BEACH CLUB MAKES A STARTLING CONTRAST TO THE NEARBY DOLPHIN AND SWAN HOTELS https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1991-02-19-9102170181-story.html Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

It's our first bonus episode! AJ was very fortunate to chat up the co-director of Atlantis: The Lost Empire and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Kirk Wise! Learn about how the world of Atlantis was created, discover how Hellfire made it into the film, and find the answer to a nearly 19 year long grudge. Kirk and AJ spend over an hour diving deep into how animation is brought to life in two of Disney's most unique and groundbreaking animated films of the 90s(ish).

AJ, Mike, and Chris invite you to take a deep dive (pun intended) into one of AJ's all-time favorite movies, Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Released in 2001 (April Fool's!), this film moved away from musicals and into an exciting journey filled with action, adventure, swash-buckling, and mythology. And who better to tell the tale than the film's screenwriter, Tab Murphy? Tab joins us once again to talk about how the idea for Atlantis came to be, what he did to research Atlantis in the real world, how Atlantis was almost a monster movie, and what had to get cut from his original 150-page script. We then wrap up with a look at the mythology and history the Disney team created for Atlantis, and where Atlantis went beyond the silver screen. So what are you waiting for? Atlantis is waiting. Making of Atlantis: The Lost Empire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvR9Zdp74fY A Deep Dive into the Atlantean Language https://atlantisthelostempire.fandom.com/wiki/Atlantean_Language Atlantis: The Lost Empire Trivia from TV Tropes https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Trivia/AtlantisTheLostEmpire A history of the Shepherd's Journal and the explorers in search of a vanished civilization https://web.archive.org/web/20120420115630/http://www.urbangeek.net/timelines/atlantis.html Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ, Mike, and Chris guarantee you will never hear a more lively conversation about the creation, implementation, and existence of the FastPass system used across all Disney theme parks. Introduced in 1999 (or was it?), the FastPass system allowed guests to stay out of the line and in the parks. We learn about the father of the FastPass, Greg Hale, and his journey from curious interviewee to the current day VP and Chief Safety Officer. We investigate when the fist tests were done, how the system worked at launch, and how FastPass has evolved at the various parks. So scan your park tickets before that five minute increment jump up, note your return time, and join us! Patent #  US6173209B1 https://patents.google.com/patent/US6173209B1/en Keeping A Watchful Eye Over the Fun - How 2017 IAAPA Chairman Greg Hale is bringing Disney’s reputation for creativity, technology, and innovation to his new role https://web.archive.org/web/20170701114300/http://www.iaapa.org/news/newsroom/news-articles/keeping-a-watchful-eye-over-the-fun---november-2016 rec.arts.disney.parks or RADP Posts related to FastPass Post from Feb 18, 1999 by someone who got to try the new virtual queue system on Countdown to Extinction https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rec.arts.disney.parks/virtual$20queue|sort:date/rec.arts.disney.parks/DTbm-3qxo-M/ChLjLPykBx8J Post from April 16, 1999 asking if virtual queue was STILL being used with a reply that it was not working on Space Mountain or Countdown to Ext since this past Friday https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rec.arts.disney.parks/virtual$20queue|sort:date/rec.arts.disney.parks/Zu4EwA0DVkw/tz7BLzbn5gcJ Post from March 31, 1999 mentioning an Orange County Register newspaper article about the system currently undergoing in park testing https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rec.arts.disney.parks/virtual$20queue|sort:date/rec.arts.disney.parks/M1KewrezMOU/vdXcG_M___QJ Post from Jan 19, 1999 discussing the system being used on Space Mountain “last Christmas” which puts it at December 1998 https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.arts.disney.parks/JI3TpFeAISg%5B1-25%5D Park Hopping - The Source of the RADP posts https://parkhopping.com/category/fastpass/ Scott Ertz and Nicholas DiMeo from F5 Live: Refreshing Technology talk with Greg Hale, Chief https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yctvwzNNYq8 The History of Disney's FastPass System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqCxV8m6HsU Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ, Mike, and Chris are back after an unplanned holiday break to kick off 2020 with an in-depth look at the flagship attraction of Disney's Animal Kingdom, Kilimanjaro Safaris. Join us as we spend two weeks exploring the Harambe Wildlife Reserve. We discuss how the attraction has changed over the years, some of our favorite animal encounters, and learn how this massive theme park attraction operates. From jambo to kwaherini, you won't want to miss this wild ride! Ride from 1998 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIy09T2Hiac Modern ride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBInYgvmfDc Queue videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfBb7Ql8D8g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcUnj1Z_LO0 Secrets of a Kilimanjaro Safaris Driver at Disney's Animal Kingdom https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20140205/16139/secrets-kilimanjaro-safaris-driver-disneys-animal-kingdom Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ, Mike, and Chris ring in the holiday season with our deep dive into the 1992 holiday classic, The Muppet Christmas Carol. Join us as we discuss the production of the first Muppet movie created without Jim Henson, how the classic holiday story of redemption was adapted to work with a... whatever Gonzo is, and how Michael Caine became the first human to hold the leading role in a Muppet film. So relive the music, the memories, and the mayhem that only the Muppets can create as we count the days to Christmas. Film School Rejects - 37 Things We Learned from the ‘Muppet Christmas Carol’ Commentary https://filmschoolrejects.com/37-things-we-learned-from-the-muppet-christmas-carol-commentary-78d3a0837549/ Muppet Wiki - The Muppet Christmas Carol https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/The_Muppet_Christmas_Carol Mental Floss - 14 Facts About The Muppet Christmas Carol https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71757/14-things-you-might-not-know-about-muppet-christmas-carol ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ Turns 25! Looking Back on Making the Holiday Classic https://www.etonline.com/muppet-christmas-carol-turns-25-looking-back-making-holiday-classic-92461 How we made: The Muppet Christmas Carol https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/dec/21/how-we-made-the-muppet-christmas-carol The Making of The Muppet Christmas Carol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfnJhjH7cTY&t=1s Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ, Mike, and Chris take one final look at Epcot's long running nighttime spectacular, Illuminations: Reflections of Earth. Debuting in 1999 as Illuminations 2000: Reflections of Earth, this symphony of music, fireworks, lasers, lights, and imagery delighted park guests until September of 2019. Join us as we explore the history of shows featured around World Showcase Lagoon, the development of RoE, and the people who brought the show to life. We uncover the state-of-the-art technology and engineering that went into bringing this show to life. We hope you enjoy! Reflections of Earth - Ultimate Tribute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obkx65UdWyA The Tiara Talk Show: Interview with Don Dorsey, Designer & Director of “Fantasmic!” and “Reflections of Earth” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoKx5uycU7I History of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth https://touringplans.com/blog/2018/09/18/history-of-illuminations-reflections-of-earth/ Illuminations 2000: Reflections of Earth Fact Sheet http://www.intercot.com/edc/illuminations/facts.html The Story Behind Illuminations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot https://blog.dvcrequest.com/the-story-behind-illuminations-reflections-of-earth-at-epcot/ The Disney Wiki - IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/IllumiNations:_Reflections_of_Earth Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ, Mike, and Chris accelerate to 64.9 milers per hour to take you back to the development, opening, and evolution of Epcot's first(ish) thrill ride, Test Track. We take a look at the history of GM's sponsorship of this pavilion from its origins at the 1964 New York's World Fair to the building's original opening day attraction, World of Motion. Learn how the concept of an automobile testing facility inspired by real life test tracks such as the Milford Proving Ground had played a role in Epcot's development longer than you'd think. Through its problematic development, Test Track would go on to inspire attractions in Disney parks around the world, and has seen its fair share of change. We hope you enjoy this dive into a modern classic, Test Track! Overview of the Milford Proving Grounds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRA7TerzRmA October 1997 Story on Test Track's Delays https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1997-10-16-9710151309-story.html Complete Ride Through Recorded in 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEAOkrO-440 Theme Park Tourist - History in Motion https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20170205/32467/lost-legends-test-track?page=1 Theme Park History - Test Track https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Uup9JZm-14&feature=youtu.be Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ, Mike, and Chris journey to 1996 and the release of Walt Disney Feature Animation's 37th animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. We are very proud to feature an interview with the original writer for the film, Tab Murphy. Join in as he an AJ discuss how this incredible film came together, how a classic piece of literature is adapted into a Disney film, how the studio collaborated on the movie, and what happened the first time anyone heard Hellfire. We also share some of the original inspirations for the film, the effects of a 10 journey to Paris on the movie's music, and how the three gargoyles came to not only exist in the film, but find their voice as well. Classics Illustrated comic book adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame from 1994 https://archive.org/details/ClassicsIllustrated018TheHunchbackOfNotreDame The Animation Guild interview with Gary Trousdale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Sm0kIBw2ok&t=461s The Greatest Performances You Never Got to Hear | Part Three: Getting the Gargoyles right proves to be a gruesome go... by Jim Hill https://www.laughingplace.com/w/leg/?legacyasppage=News-ID115030.asp Archive of the StephenSchwartz.com forum from 2000 regarding Hunchback https://web.archive.org/web/20140724033119/http://www.stephenschwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/disney-hunchback-movie2.pdf As Long As There's a Moon - Deleted song from the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piHaSyPxxZk The Hunchback of Notre Dame - A New Musical 2015 Original Cast Recording on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VGov1MFX_g&list=PLF1qb3ttH7jD0wYNtadTitWYYwT4se7Vf Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ, Mike, and Chris invite you to travel back to 1994 and the first major expansion for the Disney-MGM Studios. Sunset Blvd offered extended shopping, dining, a new(ish) theater venue, and a grand new attraction, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Learn about the real life Hollywood landmarks the inspired nearly every structure on the boulevard, discover the lands and attractions that were almost built, and find out about the incredible engineering, design, and story telling that would transport guests to the fifth dimension in their very own episode of The Twilight Zone. Hollywood! Hollywood! A Star-Studded Spectacular (May 1 – August 31, 1989) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqhy5PV0tis It's all one big, happy Mickey! http://funaticstv.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dmgm-hm-aerial.jpg Disney-MGM Studios Park Map 1994 http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/ds/disney-mgm-studios-guidemap-1994-05.jpg Boulevards of Movie Dreams Part Two: Imagineering Hollywood https://youtu.be/yHMs3q-YNG0 The real buildings behind Sunset Blvd https://discuss.micechat.com/forum/disney-theme-park-news-and-discussion/disneyland-resort/yesterland/85982-help-needed-mystery-buildings-at-disney-mgm-studios https://www.yesterland.com/replicas6.html https://thedisneydrivenlife.com/2011/02/25/walking-around-the-world-sunset-boulevard/ Twilight Zone References in the Tower of Terror https://towersecrets.com/twilight-zone-references-in-the-tower-of-terror/ How Disney's Tower of Terror Works - Art of Engineering https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iGZuA_LSk8 Tower of Terror History https://towerofterror.fandom.com/wiki/Tower_of_Terror_History 30 Hidden Secrets on the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20140317/16891/30-hidden-secrets-twilight-zone-tower-terror-disneys-hollywood-studios Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

AJ, Mike, and Chris Minotti invite you back to 1993 and the release of the number 3 selling game for Sega's Genesis video game console, Aladdin. We dive into the game's development, including its unique Digicell transfer technology that allowed actual Disney animators to contribute to the game's graphics. We also compare it to the many, many other Aladdin games released across a variety of systems in the mid 90s, and touch upon the influence of Aladdin on the silver screen and in the theme parks. Because if your movie has a parade scene, it will surely get an actual parade in Walt Disney World! Virgin Mega Store used to be in Downtown Disney West Side - https://www.yesterland.com/megastore.html Aladdin for Genesis Speed Run Record of 11 minutes 37 seconds by Tenebrae - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPPJwArhNzg&feature=youtu.be Aladdin for Super Nintendo gameplay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCVT_xgvZNw Aladdin for NES gameplay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4sEr9oFuoc Aladdin for Game Gear gameplay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH1gHd_Nniw Aladdin for Amigo gameplay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoUkvlPsUcM Aladdin for Gameboy gameplay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRa9v45S3ck Aladdin for Gameboy Color gameplay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snhYlUPSEco Polygon interview with Shinji Mikam, game director of Aladdin for SNES - https://www.polygon.com/2014/2/20/5431778/aladdin-genesis-vs-super-nintendo-shinji-mikami-dave-perry Aladdin’s Royal Caravan parade in MGM Studios in 1992 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnEPpniZJ6w DisneyVision - Imagineering VR Lab - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_fShLIasAw Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!

Welcome to the first episode of 90s Disney! We're so glad you've joined us as we prepare to journey through the Disney Decade. The Minotti brothers will be your hosts as we revisit fond memories, historical details, and interesting perspectives on one of the most fascinating, successful, and massive periods for the Disney company. From the theme parks to movies and video games, AJ, Mike, and Chris can't wait to share this journey with you. This month we're exploring the 25th anniversary celebration at Walt Disney World. From the infamous pink cake castle to parades and shows, Disney's Florida resort pulled out all the stops to celebrate this milestone. As we approach the 50th anniversary, enjoy this look back at a truly magical celebration. Magic Kingdom Park Map from January 1997 http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/mk/magic-kingdom-guidemap-1997-january-05.jpg 25th Anniversary Welcome Center Collection https://themousemuseum.com/2017/12/29/25th-anniversary-welcome-center-collection-1996/ Mickey's Magic Workshop | A preview of all the new magic coming to Walt Disney World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1L2Cx1UmEM Remember the Magic Parade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWmgiTo4JQs Epcot Park Map from January 1997 http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/ep/epcot-guidemap-1997-january-07.jpg Illuminations 25 "A" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnWywmmpfXg Illuminations 25 "B" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F75CCjeiISE Disney MGM Studios Park Map from January 1997 http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/ds/disney-mgm-studios-guidemap-1997-january-05.jpg Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame: A Musical Adventure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNM32KYJKqA Vintage Walt Disney World: Inside the Backlot Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/05/vintage-walt-disney-world-inside-the-backlot-theater-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ Backstage Look at 101 Dalmations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZjgMhKWXbY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjUklB3WOoI Witching You Were Here - Walt Disney World 25th Annervarsary Special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzBofLYq69c&t=888s Want to reach out? Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com!