Enjoy Stuff: 80’s-The Wonderful Weird of Disney

Disney got seriously weird in the 1980s! From sinister carnivals to kids shrunk down to the size of insects, we're heading back to a decade when the Mouse House was trying just about everything.

Jay and Shua revisit some of Disney's strangest, darkest, most ambitious, and most memorable live-action movies of the '80s. We'll talk about the movies that pushed technology forward, discovered future stars, scared an entire generation, and helped Disney find its way toward the blockbuster era.

 

News

Atari Retro Collections Are Coming - Atari is bringing back classic gaming experiences with collections featuring RollerCoaster Tycoon, Barbie, Toy Story, and Godzilla.

Atari and Activision Bring Back 39 Classic Games - Atari is re-releasing 39 working physical Activision cartridges, including classics like Pitfall!, River Raid, and Kaboom!

The One Piece Anime Remake Is Coming to Netflix - The new WIT Studio adaptation will premiere globally in February 2027 with its first seven episodes covering the beginning of the manga through the Baratie arc.

Star Trek Day Is Almost Here - September 8 marks Star Trek Day and the 60th anniversary of the original Star Trek television series.

 

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What we’re Enjoying

Jay has been enjoying the strangest and wildest season of Strange New Worlds yet. Even though the episodes have leaned heavily into some very bizarre genres, he's having a lot of fun with the show and is looking forward to its final season. Shua finally got to check out the much-discussed Coyote vs. Acme, the movie that was famously shelved before eventually finding a new home. Directed by Dave Green and written by Samy Burch with James Gunn and Jeremy Slater, the film has had quite the journey before finally making its way toward audiences.

MCU Location Scout

MCULocationScout.com is Jay's ongoing project documenting and exploring real-world filming locations used throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe and related Marvel television productions. Through detailed research, photos, and travel guides, fans can discover where their favorite Marvel moments were filmed. Jay has been diving into Season 1 of Iron Fist, tracking down more of the locations used in the Netflix series, including some of its elusive New York City locations. You can explore the locations and see exactly where the MCU came to life at MCULocationScout.com. And don’t forget to check out all of Jay’s Sci-Fi Saturdays on RetroZap. You can also tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua breakdown Marvel properties and Superhero Suite for news on comics, movies, TV and more.  

 

Enjoy The Wonderful Weird of Disney!

Disney's 1980s live-action movies were anything but predictable. Jay and Shua explore the decade when Disney was trying new things, taking bigger creative risks, and wandering into some surprisingly strange territory along the way.

 

Then it's time to visit the Planet of the Tapes and spend some imaginary cash on a 1980s Disney movie marathon. Grab your ten bucks and play along as we decide which movies deserve a spot in the VCR!

 

Do you have trauma from Disney movies in the 80s? What was the weirdest?  Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, “Disney goes bananas!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected]