Back in the 90s, one of the highlights of a holiday for many children was getting to see inside the cockpit of the plane. Most captains were happy to let youngsters see inside to gawp at the array of controls. That was before security got much stricter after the September 11 attacks.placeholder image
Back in the 90s, one of the highlights of a holiday for many children was getting to see inside the cockpit of the plane. Most captains were happy to let youngsters see inside to gawp at the array of controls. That was before security got much stricter after the September 11 attacks. | AFP via Getty Images

9 things you could do in the 90s that you can't today, including lost theme parks

Whether you grew up in the 90s, were enjoying the single life or had children of your own, it is a time many remember fondly.

Of course, there are lots of things you can do today which you couldn’t back then, from streaming films to video calls with loved ones far away.

But there are also things many of us loved doing in the 90s - and some fewer people miss - that you can no longer do today.

Below are some of the biggest things you probably remember from the 90s which you can’t do anymore.

They range from music and TV to shopping, travel and food and drink.

What do you miss most about the 90s, and what do you miss least? Let us know in the comments section.

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