90s Disney

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 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

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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

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