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Your podcast for everything about Disney in the 90s. Hosted by AJ, Mike, and Chris Minotti.
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Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends. The rest of you have a pleasant Thursday!
November 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Join us for a bonus episode where we rank every Walt Disney World Resort lobby! Can you guess number 1? And can you guess dead last? Are you down for tiki vibes or something a bit more oppoulent? Find out where your favorite lobby lands on our definitely definitive list.

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Three young boys stand together in the lobby of Disney’s Contemporary Resort in 1995, posing in front of a bronze statue of Leopold Stokowski shaking Mickey Mouse’s hand. Behind them is a large arrangement of red poinsettias and a teal-colored wall. All three boys wear matching outfits: long-sleeve denim button-down shirts tucked into light khaki pants with black belts. From left to right: the tallest boy, AJ, with short dark hair stands with his hands in his pockets; the middle boy, Chris, smiles brightly with his hands behind his back; and the right boy, Mike, grins widely, showing a gap between his front teeth.
November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Just like we planned it.
A screenshot of a text conversation with a dark background. One message bubble at the top, in gray, says: “OK, also making the episode light magic on daylight savings is fucking brilliant.” Below it, a purple message bubble replies: “Yes. That was totally intentional.” The timestamp between them reads “8:56 PM.”
November 3, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Happy birthday, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Walt Disney World!
Three men standing and smiling at Walt Disney World with Cinderella Castle visible in the background. All three are wearing Disney-themed shirts: the man on the left wears a Donald Duck shirt and a Cleveland Indians baseball cap, the man in the middle wears sunglasses and a button-up shirt featuring Goofy, Pluto, and a tropical scene, and the man on the right wears a T-shirt with Mickey Mouse in a wizard hat. The photo has a sunny, lush background with greenery and castle turrets. Three men sitting in front of the Spaceship Earth geodesic sphere at EPCOT in Walt Disney World. They are seated on the edge of a fountain with water cascading down behind them. The man on the left is wearing a white Queen band T-shirt, tan shorts, and flip-flops. The man in the middle is wearing a two-tone blue shirt, khaki shorts, and green Crocs, holding a park map. The man on the right is wearing a light blue collared shirt, khaki shorts, and white sneakers. The geometric structure of Spaceship Earth looms large in the background with trees and other park guests visible.
October 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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August 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Love Disney and cocktails? We've combined the two in our 2025 Summer Cocktail Party! Join us as we dive into delightful Disney drink recipes and more, live once again from Chris's back yard.

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August 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Have a safe and happy 4th of July. Eat some good food, hang out with family, and blow something up (safely).
July 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Mikey is getting one more trip aboard the Liberty Belle around the Rivers of America.
A smiling man, Mike Minotti, wearing a red shirt patterned with small Disney characters and a gray cap with an orange design is taking a selfie on a boat. Behind him is the Rivers of America at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Across the water, the Haunted Mansion attraction with its brick facade, gothic architecture, and green awnings is clearly visible. The day is sunny with blue skies and some clouds.
June 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Sometimes the best rides start early! We’re ranking our favorite theme park lines from the most immersive to the most nostalgic and the most unusual.

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A teal-colored pipe designed to resemble Gonzo is mounted on a brick wall in the extended queue area for Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The pipe extends out and down from the wall, with chalk markings around it suggesting it burst through. The ceiling above features a recessed light and an air vent, adding to the whimsical, backstage theme of the Muppets’ world.
June 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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It’s time to stop the music.
It’s time to dim the lights.
Let’s all say, “good bye, Muppets,”
At Muppet*Vision tonight. 😭😭😭
A nostalgic photo of three children standing in front of the iconic fountain outside the Jim Henson’s MuppetVision 3D* attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The fountain features Miss Piggy dressed as the Statue of Liberty, surrounded by other Muppet characters in humorous poses, with water spraying from various parts of the sculpture. The children are wearing colorful 1990s outfits, including plaid shorts and windbreakers, along with baseball caps. Behind them, the red-brick building displays the attraction’s sign featuring Kermit the Frog, with the name “Jim Henson’s Muppet*Vision 3D” prominently displayed. Trees and whimsical decorations add to the lively atmosphere of the scene.
June 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard over the years to bring us Universal Epic Universe! It's so exciting to have been a small part of the lead-up to this wonderful new theme park!
Two smiling men pose together in front of the illuminated Luna statue and archway at night in Universal Epic Universe. The arch above them reads “The Goddess Luna Draws the Veil Across the World…” with glowing stars and blue lighting surrounding the area. One man wears a red Donkey Kong Country shirt and shorts, the other wears a beige Birdfish shirt and khaki shorts. The sky is dark, and the lit-up hotel and fountains create a vibrant background.
May 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Mike and Chris recap their Walt Disney World vacation with park highlights, ride rankings, and a few food obsessions. And as a bonus? They visited Universal’s Epic Universe for a sneak peek before the grand opening this week. Hear all about it on this month's bonus episode.

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Two smiling men pose with Mickey Mouse next to the bronze “Disney Legends” bench statue of Walt Disney at EPCOT, with Spaceship Earth illuminated in blue lights in the background. One man wears a Goofy shirt, the other wears a Donald Duck shirt and cap. It's nighttime, and the group stands in front of a curved stone bench surrounded by greenery.
May 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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What happened to the boats?

Find out in our episode all about the Discovery River Boats.

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A man stands with arms outstretched in a shrugging gesture along a shaded walkway beside a peaceful waterway at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. He’s wearing a safari-style hat, a blue T-shirt, shorts, and sneakers. The background features lush greenery, wooden posts in the water, a stone bridge, and a bright blue sky filled with clouds.
May 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Happy 27th birthday, Animal Kingdom!
Mike Minotti stands smiling in front of the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with AJ’s three children—Sophia, Olivia, and Walter—gathered around him. Mike wears a blue Donald Duck shirt, and the kids are dressed in colorful graphic tees. The park is bustling with visitors in the background, and the late afternoon sun casts a warm glow on the iconic tree.
April 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Happy First Contact Day!

(Yup, this was totally planned.)
A Vulcan emissary raises his hand in the traditional Vulcan salute during Earth’s first contact with extraterrestrial life, as depicted in Star Trek: First Contact. He stands solemnly in ornate robes on a futuristic platform, greeting Zefram Cochrane and other humans after landing his ship. This iconic moment marks the beginning of humanity’s journey into interstellar diplomacy.
April 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Like we said on the show, the opening on the Ferengi mask was… a bit obvious.
A close-up crop of a Ferengi performer’s mouth from Star Trek: The Experience, highlighting the seam where the mask meets the actor’s skin, with visible teeth and exaggerated lips. The image playfully emphasizes the realism—yet clear artificiality—of the costume makeup.
April 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Behold one of the few photos we can currently find from Star Trek: The Experience when we went. It’s our dad with a Ferengi.
A photo taken at Star Trek: The Experience in Las Vegas in May 2005. On the right is Armand Minotti, smiling while seated at a futuristic table. Standing next to him on the left is a performer in a highly detailed Ferengi costume, wearing ornate robes and jewelry, posing for the picture inside the themed Star Trek environment.
April 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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It should be there. Make sure you scroll back far enough!
A screenshot of the 90s Disney podcast episode list in the Apple Podcasts app. The interface is dark-themed with white text. The episodes displayed include: • Episode 42: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights (42 minutes) • Episode 41: Pin Trading (57 minutes) • Bonus Episode 40.5: Disney Illusion Island with AJ Grand-Scrutton (44 minutes) • Episode 40: Innoventions (1 hour, 6 minutes) At the bottom, a currently queued episode, 69 - The Disney Cruise Line, is displayed with a play button. The podcast cover art, featuring a retro-style “90s Disney” logo, is visible alongside each episode.
March 18, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Disney is celebrating 25 years of Disney Pin Trading! Our episode about pin trading will teach you all about the beginning of this fun (and lucrative) aspect of the Disney parks experience!

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A close-up of a hand holding a Disney pin featuring young Simba from The Lion King on a blue background with stars and Mickey icons. The bottom of the pin reads "25 YEARS OF PIN TRADING" in silver text. The hand is in front of a blurred red background, possibly a Disney Cast Member uniform. To the right, the text "Celebrating Disney Pins 25" appears in a stylized white font with sparkles, commemorating the 25th anniversary of Disney's pin trading tradition.
March 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Happy Monorail Day!

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A photo taken inside a Walt Disney World monorail car, featuring a young Chris Minotti playfully climbing over a blue bench seat. He is wearing a brown polo shirt and khaki shorts, grinning widely with an energetic expression. The interior of the monorail has bright blue seating, silver poles, and overhead lighting with pink trim. Large windows reveal green grass and trees outside, as well as a glimpse of the Polynesian Village Resort in the background. The image captures a fun, lighthearted moment with a nostalgic Disney transportation setting.
March 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Happy birthday to one of the greatest theme park rides ever made. Here's to 30 years of Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye!

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A stylized logo for the 90s Disney podcast, featuring neon-inspired typography and graphic elements. The word "90s" is prominently displayed, with the "0" replaced by a circular frame containing an illustration of Indiana Jones in an action pose, surrounded by adventure-themed imagery, referencing Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye, the Disneyland attraction that opened in the 1990s. The word "DISNEY" appears in a bold, retro-futuristic font with a bright cyan outline and pink shadow effect. The background is dark with diagonal stripes, and a teal circle adds a pop of color. The design evokes a nostalgic, synthwave aesthetic reminiscent of 90s graphic design trends.
March 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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It’s time for the World Showcase Showdown! 🌎💥 We rank every pavilion at Epcot’s World Showcase—best rides, food, drinks, and vibes. Who’s on top? Who’s at the bottom? And what’s the real best way to drink around the world? 🍷🍻 Find out now!

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February 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Yes, it's one of the basic truths of the physical universe, Sprocket. Things don't disappear. They just change, and change, and change again..
A nostalgic photo of three children standing in front of the iconic fountain outside the Jim Henson’s MuppetVision 3D* attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The fountain features Miss Piggy dressed as the Statue of Liberty, surrounded by other Muppet characters in humorous poses, with water spraying from various parts of the sculpture. The children are wearing colorful 1990s outfits, including plaid shorts and windbreakers, along with baseball caps. Behind them, the red-brick building displays the attraction’s sign featuring Kermit the Frog, with the name “Jim Henson’s Muppet*Vision 3D” prominently displayed. Trees and whimsical decorations add to the lively atmosphere of the scene.
January 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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🚀 Here’s to new horizons. 🌌

The future is just beginning—if you can dream it, you can do it. Happy New Year!
The Horizons pavilion at Epcot before it was demolished.
January 1, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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We also spend some time talking about Jeff, @tolkoto.com, and @turboshawn.bsky.social's day spent last week at Universal Studios Hollywood!
Jeff Grubb with snowman versions of Mario and Luigi. Turbo Shawn in front of a Bowser Jr. statue. Mike, Jeff, and Shawn in front of Peach's castle at Super Nintendo World.
December 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM