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90s Disney episodes

May 19, 2020 11.5 - Walt Disney World Resorts
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!
1 hr 8 min
May 01, 2020 11 - Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
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
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1 hr 8 min
April 17, 2020 10.5 - Interview with Kirk Wise
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).
1 hr 4 min
April 02, 2020 10 - Atlantis: The Lost Empire
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
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1 hr 39 min
March 06, 20209 - FastPass
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 [email protected]!
1 hr 6 min
February 02, 2020 8 - Kilimanjaro Safaris
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 [email protected]!
1 hr 7 min
December 01, 2019 7 - The Muppet Christmas Carol
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 [email protected]!
49 min
November 14, 2019 6 - Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
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 [email protected]!
1 hr 10 min
October 01, 2019 5 - Test Track
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 [email protected]!
1 hr 3 min
September 01, 2019 4 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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 [email protected]!
1 hr 33 min

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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!