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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

In this bonus episode of 90s Disney, the Minotti decide the top 5 picks for the best live shows in the history of Disney-MGM Studios and Disney’s Hollywood Studios!From Broadway-style musicals to stunt spectaculars, atmospheric streetmosphere acts, and fan-favorite singalongs, we cover the entire run of Hollywood Studios’ entertainment offerings—past and present. Which ones made us laugh? Which ones made us cry? Which ones starred us?Expect arguments. Expect nostalgia. Expect Muppets.What’s your favorite show in the Studios? Let us know!00:00 Introduction and Host Banter01:27 Top 5 Live Shows at Disney Hollywood Studios02:32 Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular03:10 Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage06:40 The Hunchback of Notre Dame Show08:49 Voyage of The Little Mermaid10:27 Here Come The Muppets13:32 Ace Ventura and Other Oddities16:51 Superstar Television Memories20:43 Doug Live and Other Shows30:06 Fantasmic!32:06 Dick Tracy Diamond Double Cross34:22 Hollywood's Pretty Woman and Other Shows34:35 Discussing Lightning McQueen and the New Villain Show34:50 The Villain Show Experience36:55 Ranking Disney Shows38:57 Debating the Best Disney Shows42:09 Listener Comments and EmailsFollow UsBlue SkyTwitter/XFacebookThreadsInstagram📬 Email us your rankings at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com

Welcome, explorers! This time on 90s Disney, we’re stepping into the jungle and exploring the history of Rainforest Cafe. From its ambitious start in the '90s as an immersive dining experience to its expansion across Disney properties and beyond, we break down how this animatronic-filled restaurant became a staple of themed dining! In This Episode: The origins of Rainforest Cafe and its quirky, ambitious founder. How Disney got involved and why the restaurant ended up in multiple theme parks. The ups, downs, and lasting impact of Rainforest Cafe on themed dining. Our personal memories and thoughts on the experience of dining in the wild! Follow Us: Blue Sky Twitter/X Facebook Threads Instagram 📩 Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com

Grab your hard hards and safety goggles. We've got some wrecking to do! In this episode, we delve into the fascinating and somewhat tragic story of Disney's Horizons. This groundbreaking EPCOT attraction captured imaginations with its vision of the future but eventually faded into history. We explore its conception, its importance in the broader context of Disney history, and its enduring legacy among Disney fans. Get ready for nostalgia, intrigue, and a deeper understanding of a beloved Disney gem. What You'll Learn in This Episode The origins and concept behind Horizons. Why Horizons resonated so deeply with visitors. The factors that led to its closure and ultimate demolition. How Horizons continues to influence Disney attractions today. The passionate fan community that keeps the memory of Horizons alive. Links and Resources RetroWDW's Full Ride-Through Video of Horizons Martin’s Ultimate Tribute to Horizons Defunctland: The History of Disney’s Horizons Horizons Resurrected Project Disney History Institute Wikipedia Article on Horizons Follow Us Blue Sky Twitter/X Facebook Threads Instagram Email: 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com

Ho ho ho, all you rad dudes and dudettes! Christmas is here on 90s Disney! Join AJ, Mike, and Chris Minotti as they unwrap the often-overlooked holiday treasure, Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. From festive fun to Forte's chilling villainy, we dive into the magic, the music, and the madness of this direct-to-video Disney sequel. Whether you're nostalgic for your VHS collection or curious about forgotten Disney Christmas lore, this is the episode for you! In This Episode:🎥 The Enchanted Christmas Origins: A deep dive into the 1997 direct-to-video release. How Disney expanded their animation studios in Canada to capitalize on direct-to-video success. The scrapped sequel concept featuring Gaston’s vengeful brother, Avernon. 🎶 Music and Magic: Meet Tim Curry as Forte, Disney’s first fully CG-animated villain. Explore the festive soundtrack by Rachel Portman, including As Long as There’s Christmas and Forte’s villain song Don’t Fall in Love. Paige O’Hara’s surprise Christmas carol album—yes, it’s on Spotify! 📜 Plot Highlights: How the story retcons Beast’s curse and places Christmas at its emotional center. Belle’s attempts to bring holiday cheer clash with Beast’s Christmas trauma. Forte’s sinister plan to keep the curse intact and a snowy showdown in the Black Forest. 🎄 Legacy and Reception: With 7.6 million VHS copies sold, it’s the fourth-highest-grossing direct-to-video animated film of all time! Critics called it a “soggy Christmas fruitcake,” but fans still find nostalgia in its quirky charm. The film’s role as a proving ground for digital animation techniques that influenced future Disney features. Nostalgia Factor: Why does no one talk about this movie? AJ shares childhood memories of the Paige O’Hara Christmas album, and the brothers compare this forgotten gem to other Disney direct-to-video sequels. Is The Enchanted Christmas a hidden holiday classic or a Disney curio? Share your memories! Email us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com or leave a comment on Spotify.

Join AJ, Mike, and Chris, as we discuss Disney's ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter at Magic Kingdom. Learn about the attraction's history, including its terrifying effects and controversial nature, and how it was eventually retooled and replaced by Stitch's Great Escape. We highlight the initial endeavor to incorporate the Alien franchise, the involvement of key figures like Michael Eisner and George Lucas, its integration into the 1994 Tomorrowland overhaul, and the development challenges. The episode also notes the enduring influence of the attraction, with references in other Disney-related projects and the subsequent use of the attraction space. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts 01:12 Halloween Vibes and Spooky Talk 01:39 Alien Encounter at Magic Kingdom 02:53 Nostalgia Trip to 1995 05:41 Michael Eisner's Disney Decade 09:51 Alien Franchise and Disney Parks 15:16 Tomorrowland's Evolution 16:00 Mission to Mars and Tomorrowland 2055 24:07 Disneyland's Abandoned Plans 27:24 Walt Disney World's New Tomorrowland 30:13 The Evolution of Tomorrowland 30:56 Extraterrestrial Alien Encounter: The Controversy 32:19 The Pre-Show Experience 33:09 Reworking the Attraction 34:18 The Creative Minds Behind the Changes 37:10 The New and Improved Show 45:38 The Storyline and Audience Experience 55:27 The Terrifying Alien Encounter 01:03:59 The Alien Encounter Finale 01:04:43 Technical Marvels and Effects 01:07:53 The Cast and Characters 01:09:39 The Attraction's Demise 01:11:21 Stitch's Great Escape 01:13:36 Future of the Attraction Space 01:15:45 Nostalgia and Fun Facts 01:26:18 Listener Comments and Wrap-Up

In this episode of the '90s Disney podcast,' hosts AJ, Mike, and Chris Minotti dive into the nostalgic animated film 'The Rescuers Down Under,' discussing its production history, voice cast, and digital animation. They examine how its release coincided with 'Home Alone,' affecting its box office performance. The hosts also review various Disney attractions, debate the appeal of trackless rides, share a fan's experiences at Shanghai Disneyland, and reminisce about Halloween costumes and themed movie props. Listener questions, stories about Disney parks, and food experiences are also featured. 00:00 Introduction to 90s Disney Podcast 00:31 Discussing The Rescuers Down Under 01:20 Box Office Competition and Release Context 02:24 The Original Rescuers and Its Legacy 05:36 Production Insights and Key Figures 11:48 Voice Cast and Character Highlights 19:19 Animation Techniques and Innovations 27:08 Soundtrack and Musical Choices 30:51 Personal Memories and Final Thoughts 36:20 Discussing the Movie's Ending 37:08 Box Office Performance and Marketing Decisions 38:13 Critical Reception and Legacy 38:53 Home Alone and Disney's Direction 39:37 VHS Success and Financial Insights 40:12 Rescuers Down Under in Disney's 100th Anniversary 41:47 Rescue Rangers and Rescuers Down Under 42:16 Underrated Disney Movies 44:01 Listener Emails and Comments 58:07 Shanghai Disneyland Attractions Ranking 01:05:35 Halloween Plans and Farewell

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.