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152 episodes
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English
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Date created
2019/06/24
Latest episode
2026/10/01
Average duration
77 min.
Release period
18 days

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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!

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88 - Disneyland and Club 33
2026/10/01
AJ, Mike, and Chris spent a wild weekend in Anaheim for BizzCon, hanging out in Disneyland, and visiting Club 33! Yes, thanks to a generous invite from a listener, we got to experience an extraordinary visit to one of Disneyland's most fabled locations. We also visited Oogie Boogie's Bash at Disney's California Adventure, road a runaway mine train through explosions, met Walt Disney, and bowed before royalty (it'll all make sense in the episode). 01:34 Why Disneyland BlizzCon 02:27 Trader Sam's Kickoff 04:35 DCA Before the Bash 05:24 Soarin Over America Review 06:45 Radiator Springs Halloween Fun 08:01 Avengers Campus Web Slingers 10:59 Guardians Monsters After Dark 13:30 Pixar Pier Rides and Dinner 15:27 Kingdom Hearts Meet and Greet 16:37 Oogie Boogie Villain Trails 24:39 Haunted Mansion Parade Show 27:16 Late Night Mishaps and Wrap 30:10 Next Day Rope Drop Plans 31:11 Peter Pan Praise 31:47 Ronto Wrap Breakfast 31:57 Coffee Quest Fails 32:59 Blue Milk Denied 34:30 Rise Cannons Talk 35:27 Smugglers Run Update 36:27 Oga's Bar Drinks 37:10 Falcon PhotoPass Magic 37:56 Haunted Mansion Holiday 39:05 Club 33 Dream Visit 40:06 Lounge Food and Merch 43:59 Space Mountain Break 44:29 Dressed Up in Heat 44:54 Club 33 Grand Salon 46:17 Four Course Menu Deep Dive 50:18 Bottle Logic Stout 52:30 Post Dinner Park Night 52:58 Fireworks on Big Thunder 54:19 Matterhorn Body Pain 56:10 Napa Rose Surprise 58:45 Listener Meetup Nightcap 59:42 Trader Sam's Breakfast 01:01:14 Solo Disneyland 01:02:15 Pool Slide Mission 01:04:04 Monorail Line Chaos 01:06:13 Tiana Ride Soakfest 01:07:46 Walt Disney Show Magic 01:10:02 Fireworks Fantasmic Finale 01:13:11 Late Night Snacks Exit 01:14:54 Epcot Food Wine Day 01:16:57 Festival Eats Big Lines 01:21:26 France Dinner Nightcap 01:25:47 Listener Emails 01:31:34 Wrap Up
87 - 2026 Cocktail Party
2026/09/01
Join us for one of our favorite 90s Disney traditions, the annual cocktail party. We've got three Disney cocktails plus a fourth sent in by a listener. We also have a variety of conversations and topics far too varied to list here. Come hang out with us and grab a beverage! If you're listening to this and want to watch, check out the VoD on Spotify! 00:00 Backyard Cocktail Kickoff 01:32 Mikey’s T-Rex Mojito Memory 03:51 Bartender Cam and Trip Talk 06:33 Oogie Boogie and Cartoon Nostalgia 12:14 Blender Drama and Rum Math 15:57 Mojito Taste Test 21:21 Disney Springs Bar Debate 23:36 Sake Boxes and Rum Rabbit Hole 26:02 Vodka Smuggling Storytime 27:05 Random Russian References 27:22 Blender Talk and Frozen Drinks 28:57 Disney Bars Wishlist 30:01 Haunted Mansion Bar Rumors 32:03 Universal Epic Universe Plans 36:32 Trip Dining and Epcot Ideas 40:34 Mint Debates and Movie Quotes 43:17 Banana Old Fashioned 46:49 Whiskey, Scotch, and Peaty Tastes 48:47 Bananas and Arepas 49:56 Allspice Drink Talk 50:35 Bitters Bottle Problem 51:10 Dollywood Ride News 53:10 Banana Old Fashioned 54:40 Lulu Bar Storytime 56:01 Spam Musubi Attempt 57:43 Go To Cocktails Debate 01:00:27 Disney Lounge Nostalgia 01:02:13 American Adventure Faves 01:06:00 Pixel Watch Tangent 01:07:17 Old Disney Ticket Memories 01:11:04 Discovery Island Ideas 01:13:02 Catwalk Cooler Recipe 01:15:59 Rum Floater Setup 01:16:36 Rum Talk and Daiquiris 01:18:30 Disney Animation Courtyard Nostalgia 01:22:13 Ice Ratios and Blending Tips 01:22:58 Club 33 Plans and Lounge Confusion 01:30:54 Taste Test and Vacation Vibes 01:32:24 Blue Drinks and Grenadine Stories 01:34:09 90s Cartoons And Mike Judge News 01:36:19 Grilling Gear and Burger Debates 01:41:20 Dole Whip and Orange Bird Feelings 01:42:20 Sonny Eclipse Appreciation 01:43:36 Lost Ride Footage 01:44:42 Ambient Animatronics Return 01:45:21 Monsters Inc Pixar Ranking 01:48:55 Coco Praise and Tears 01:50:22 DreamWorks Debate 01:54:16 Highbrow Batanga 01:58:06 Nomad Lounge Memories 02:03:47 Geo 82 Bar Vibes 02:07:08 Tower of Terror Dares 02:10:16 Tower of Terror Trauma 02:12:02 Dreamfinder Returns Hype 02:16:27 People Mover Comeback Debate 02:18:10 Cocktail Rankings Recap 02:24:25 Fan Expo Celebrity Stories 02:33:40 Final Votes and Wrap Follow Us ⁠Blue Sky⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]
86.5 - D23 and AJ's WDW Trip Report
2026/08/21
We've got an action packed bonus episode! First we give our thoughts and reactions to the big park announcements at last week's D23! Then AJ tells us about his recent family trip to Walt Disney World. The kiddos dipped their toes into some new coasters, and the family got to experience the new Soarin' Across America, the updated Frozen Ever After, and the first night of Mickey's Not-so-Scary Halloween Party. 01:04 D23 Horizons Setup 01:51 Opening Number Reactions 02:31 Monstropolis Door Coaster 04:37 Villains Land Rumors 06:05 Wicked Queen Ride Debate 07:36 Tomorrowland and Figment News 09:50 Paris Space Mountain and Yeti Fix 10:58 Avengers and Encanto Reveals 13:39 Indy Jade Serpent Details 16:37 Piston Peak Cars Land 19:05 Carousel Progress and Spaceship Earth 24:01 Trip Report Begins 25:01 Typhoon Lagoon Logistics 26:19 Typhoon Lagoon Ride Highlights 27:17 Typhoon Lagoon Crowds 28:43 Storm Shutdown Escape 29:20 Dwight Bus Driver Rules 31:04 Boardwalk Night Tradition 32:51 Magic Kingdom Rope Drop 33:43 Tiana and Big Thunder Bravery 35:23 Beak and Barrel and Starlight Parade 36:40 Garden Grill Family of Day 39:04 Soarin and Test Track 41:45 Luminous Night and Animal Kingdom 46:45 Hollywood Studios Rope Drop Chaos 50:46 Ratatouille and Characters 53:49 Figment Meet Up 54:25 American Adventure Night 55:20 Frozen and Ratatouille 56:24 Pooh Breakfast Plan 58:19 Grayson Piano Surprise 01:00:39 Magic Kingdom Highlights 01:03:41 Wailulu Burger Break 01:05:16 Halloween Party Night 01:07:36 Disney Springs Farewell 01:11:49 Mailbag and Nostalgia 01:15:35 Kingdom Hearts Q And A 01:19:19 Meetup And Sign Off Follow Us ⁠Blue Sky⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]
86 - Chris's Road Trip Report
2026/08/03
Chris takes the driver's wheel as he recounts his family's most recent road trip to Texas which included stops at three different theme parks! Their first stop was at King's Island in Cincinnati, OH. After years of waiting, Chris and his son finally got to tame the legendary wooden roller coaster, The Best. Once in Texas, Chris tells us about their experience at the newly opened Universal Kids Resort! While some have complained about sparse offerings and half baked theming, it sounds like Chris's kiddos had a great time exploring this barely two week old theme park. Finally on the way home they checked off a Minotti family bucket list park, Dollywood! After years of accolades, Chris tells us if this park and its many attractions and roller coasters are worth the hype. 01:26 Three Parks Overview 02:10 Kings Island Beast Hype 04:50 Park Vibes and Phantom Theater 06:34 Jungle Jim's and Road Trip Stops 08:21 Slugger Museum Bat Surprise 10:21 Bucee's and Butter Knife Detour 13:08 Frisco and Dude Perfect Visit 15:05 Universal Kids First Impressions 17:32 Minions and Bello Bay Timing 19:31 Sponge Bob Spins and Snacks 22:08 Trolls Fest and Kid Coaster 24:29 Jurassic Area Food and Coaster 29:28 Puss in Boots Treats and Show 31:44 Shrek Swamp and Park Wrap 36:31 Road Trip to Houston 38:16 Zoo Penguins and Unicorns 39:54 Texas Barbecue Mission 43:44 Beignets in New Orleans 44:55 Dollywood First Impressions 47:08 Coasters and Kid Rides 57:03 Night Rain and Fireworks 59:03 Wrap Up and Podcast Plug 01:00:15 Tiki Bars and Roadside Stops 01:03:18 Epcot Beer Recommendations 01:07:28 Hot Takes and Farewell Follow Us Blue Sky | Facebook | Threads | Instagram Email: [email protected]
85.5 - Top 20 Things at Epcot
2026/07/20
Get ready for a real slobber knocker as we throw down to list the top 20 things at Epcot. Between top tier attractions, fine shops, and exquisite dining, Epcot has a lot to offer. Find out if your favorite thing made the list! 01:36 Rules and Format 02:27 Test Track 3.0 Glow Up 04:05 Spaceship Earth Debate 05:31 Garden Grill Favorite Meal 09:01 Dreamlights Night Show 11:16 Club Cool Tasting Stop 12:52 La Cava del Tequila 17:51 Guardians Cosmic Rewind 21:09 American Adventure 25:32 Caramel Küche Treats 28:43 Moana Walkthrough Vibes 30:20 Ranking Night Lights 31:42 Ratatouille Without 3D 33:46 Living with the Land Love 37:23 Via Napoli Debate 40:12 Luminous Fireworks Talk 43:40 Frozen Ever After Hot Take 45:42 Teppan Edo Nostalgia 47:35 Soarin Versus Classics 51:08 Grand Fiesta Tour Charm 54:52 Reflections of China 56:27 Space 220 Theming 57:45 Rankings Recap 58:15 Biergarten Debate 01:00:04 Geo '82 Adults Only Lounge 01:03:08 Les Halles Breakfast Favorite 01:05:22 Regal Eagle BBQ Hype 01:08:22 Connections Eatery Cut 01:10:49 Mitsukoshi Store Showdown 01:17:02 Final Top 20 List 01:19:27 Pirates Ride Update Talk 01:23:09 Disneyland Trip Tips Email 01:24:53 Wrap Up and Future Plans Follow Us Blue Sky | Facebook | Threads | InstagramEmail: [email protected]
85 - Dinosaurs
2026/07/06
AJ, Mike, and Chris travel back to the golden age of the dinosaurs. That is, the animatronic ones design by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. That's right, we delving into the history and creation of the hit ABC family sitcom Dinosaurs. We explore the show's origins as a feature film idea from Jim Henson himself into a biting satirical sitcom that tackled ideas like warfare, drug use, and corporate greed. The sitcom used groundbreaking technology to create dinosaurs that utilized traditional puppetry and advanced animatronics. With each character requiring at least three performers, this show was a production unlike any in history. 00:00 Intro 01:23 Why Dinosaurs Rules 01:44 1991 Pop Culture Check 02:31 Henson Origins and Tech 03:33 From Film to Sitcom 04:41 After Henson and Disney Deal 05:47 Straight to Series Costs 06:36 Showrunners and Catchphrases 08:12 Satire and Environmental Themes 10:34 Designing Dinosaur Everymen 12:46 Triple Casting Explained 13:08 Main Cast Breakdown 21:49 Supporting Cast and Guests 26:26 Oil Company Name Easter Eggs 26:41 Puppetry Workflow on Set 28:25 Waldo and HPCS Controls 30:38 Suits Heat and Set Challenges 31:25 Reusable Dino Suits 33:16 Satire and Hot Topics 35:06 Banned Drug Episode 36:52 I'm the Baby Song 40:19 Disney Parks Appearances 42:34 Dark Series Finale 46:51 Streaming and Laugh Track 48:41 Trivia and Spinoffs 50:18 Family Memories and Rewatch 55:53 Mailbag and Next Plans 59:43 Sign Off and Goodbye Follow Us Blue Sky | Facebook | Threads | InstagramEmail: [email protected]
84.5 - Top 20 Things at Disneyland
2026/06/16
We decided to try a near impossible task. We rank the top 20 things at Disneyland park. We consider rides, food, places, and more. Tough decisions are made, battles are fought and won, and tears are shed. Let us know if we got it right or missed your favorite. 00:00 Bonus Episode Kickoff 01:08 Top 20 Disneyland Rules 02:06 Mark Twain Riverboat Love 03:09 Main Street Corn Dog Debate 05:10 Indiana Jones Adventure Pick 06:40 Big Thunder Mountain Praise 08:14 Small World Facade Vibes 10:13 Oga's Cantina Immersion 14:11 Churros and Snack Rankings 15:02 Matterhorn Night Ride Talk 17:21 Tiki Room Nostalgia 18:53 Dole Whip Hideaway Showdown 22:09 Mint Julep Beignets Mess 25:16 Pirates Classic Upgrade 25:52 Pirates Ranking Debate 27:09 List Recap and Reset 27:35 Millennium Falcon Love 30:25 Falcon Placement Fight 31:23 Fantasmic! Logistics 34:29 Disneyland Railroad Chill Ride 36:42 Rise vs. Indy Showdown 42:17 Lincoln and Haunted Mansion 46:08 Space Mountain Soundtrack 48:54 Monorail and Mr. Toad 51:52 Star Tours Debate 53:34 Alice Dark Ride Ranking 54:25 Wondrous Journeys Fireworks 57:41 Runaway Railway Shuffle 59:45 Food and Street Acts 01:03:47 Jungle Cruise Realization 01:08:42 Final Top 20 Reveal 01:10:07 Listener Mailbag Stories 01:17:23 Next Episodes and Signoff Follow Us ⁠Blue Sky⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]
84 - Disney's BoardWalk
2026/06/02
AJ, Mike, and Chris take a trip down to Disney's BoardWalk. Join us as we explore its earliest origins as an expansion to DVC, a standalone entertainment district, and even a mini amusement park. We talk about the changes over the years, and our own trips and memories. 00:00 Podcast Intro 01:17 Mission Space Debate 01:49 Ranking The Simulator 02:26 Guardians Versus Orange 03:01 BoardWalk Resort Intro 03:13 1996 Pop Culture Check 04:50 Early DVC Expansion Plans 08:04 BoardWalk Entertainment Vision 18:53 Stern Design Philosophy 21:55 DVC Timeline And Hilton Head 24:54 Vero Beach And Bad Googling 25:28 Vero Beach Surprise 25:48 BoardWalk Room Counts 27:08 Convention Space Talk 28:00 Why Visit BoardWalk 30:54 Opening Day Brochure 31:21 Clown Slide Debate 33:30 Atlantic Dance Hall 34:51 Jellyrolls Memories 35:58 Big River Brewery 36:18 Flying Fish Favorite 37:59 Spoodles And Zoop 39:43 ESPN Club Glory Days 42:51 Closures And Replacements 45:27 Abracadabar And Trader Sams 48:25 Streetmosphere and Midway 49:22 Snacks on the Boardwalk 49:56 First Stay Memories 52:07 Recent Trips and Skyliner 53:35 Lobby Oddities and Nooks 55:04 Crescent Lake vs MK Area 56:33 Random Boardwalk Stories 57:37 Listener Comments and Emails 58:13 Disney Store Comeback 59:49 Theme Park Documentaries 01:02:44 Disneyland Trip Highlights 01:08:22 Upcoming Trips and Dinosaurs 01:11:15 Wrap Up and Sign Off Follow Us Blue Sky | Facebook | Threads | InstagramEmail: [email protected]
83.5 - Ranking Simulators
2026/05/18
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 Intro 01:44 Rules and Park Plan 02:28 Epcot Body Wars 04:16 Soarin Counts as Simulator 05:52 Soarin Versions Ranked 08:01 Journey to Jerusalem Deep Cut 09:19 What Counts as Simulator 10:00 Hollywood Studios Star Tours 11:30 Smugglers Run Debate 13:40 Flight of Passage 17:12 Universal Enters the Chat 17:23 Hanna-Barbera Classic 20:34 Nicktoon Blast Era 21:55 Minion Mayhem Today 23:04 Minions Ride Talk 23:40 Jimmy Fallon Debate 26:10 Back to the Future Love 27:54 Simpsons Ride Rankings 29:37 What Counts as Simulator 33:58 Final Ranking Readout 34:45 Fast and Furious Sidebar 36:54 Listener Mailbag 42:18 Disney Park Outfit Memories 44:47 Wrap Up and Anniversary Follow Us Blue Sky | Facebook | Threads | Instagram Email: [email protected]
83 - Star Tours
2026/05/04
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: [email protected]
82.5 - Interview with Jeff Blyth
2026/04/15
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: [email protected]
82 - The Timekeeper
2026/04/01
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: [email protected]
81.5 - Weenies
2026/03/16
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: ⁠[email protected]
81 - Cinderella Castle Cake
2026/03/02
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
80 - AJ and Dad's WDW Trip Report
2026/02/03
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: ⁠[email protected]

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5 out of 5
65 reviews
★★★★★
Xbsgreenrangerx 2026/06/29
Extremely Fun look at Disney and the parks around it.
Loved seeing and listening to Mike on Giant Bomb and thought I would check out his other podcasts. 90s Disney is a great look at the history of Disney...
★★★★★
Zodiac John 2025/06/12
Excellent!
This podcast is a gem and a must listen for Disney fans, especially those that went in the 90s. I’m not great with words so I will just say it’s excel...
★★★★★
joeybelve 2025/04/04
Funny guys!
Love listening to these guys, feel like I’m sitting at the table with my brothers when I’m listening. Fun and good energy.
★★★★★
Motley's Mayhem 2025/03/07
Nostalgia overload
Recently found this podcast and i love it. Im still trying to listen to the entire back catalogue of episodes. As a 90s kid (born in 81’) this podcas...
★★★★★
FIRSTxAVENGER 2024/07/08
It’s a great big beautiful Minotti show
Love listening to these dudes dissect the Disney I grew up with and continue to go to. Listen to this show and share with your friends!
★★★★★
Dan Park 2023/12/04
It’s Time To Remember!
I’m on my 4th relisten of the podcast and it’s my go-to for my nostalgia needs. A lot of stories told in these episodes are those that match my own an...
★★★★★
MichaelTheCutts 2023/11/05
Very informative and interesting!
Heard about this Podcast from Mike’s appearances on Giant Bomb. This is a great show across all spectrums of Disney through the 90s
★★★★★
Day 2018 2023/09/07
Fun!
Good podcast with different disney topics you don’t hear about in other places with a group of likable people discussing them. Wish there was more epi...
★★★★★
Leahjud 2023/08/08
Love you guys!
Just wanted to say how much I love this podcast! My first DW trip was 1993 and I was 26 years old and had a 3 year old. We went once and we were hoo...
★★★★★
Surfer Coolspot 2021/09/02
Inject the nostalgia into my veins.
Hey it’s me, the long lost 4th Minotti brother reliving all my family vacations. Long live the Beach Club walkway to the secret backdoor at Epcot. Din...
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