90s Disney

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

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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/

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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

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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

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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

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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

The Theme Park History of The Indiana Jones Adventure (Disneyland/Tokyo DisneySea)

Footage of the "Falling Rubble" Ice Machine from 1995

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