The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 15 - New Tomorrowland 50th Anniversary

Welcome to the "Best of Jiminy Crickets," where every month we bring to the forefront a past episode of the Jiminy Crickets Podcast from our back catalog of shows. For our November 2024 episode. we will revisit an episode from mid December of 2017, where we looked back at the New Tomorrowland of 1967, during its 50th anniversary.

December 2017 - This week we discuss the amazing "New Tomorrowland." which premiered at Disneyland in 1967, making this the 50th anniversary of this incredible leap forward in theme park design. We cover the history that led up to this major refurbishment and re-envisioning of Walt's land of the future, the general  mid century modern aesthetic of this all new land, and the many attractions found therein,  featuring lots of original soundtrack attraction audio and fantastic music. 

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Jiminy Crickets Episode 187- 2024 Music Series: Disneyland Musical Tour Part 10 / Disneyland on Parade and Fireworls Spectaculars

Welcome to the tenth episode of our music series for 2024. Throughout the year, we have been taking you on an audio tour of Disneyland spanning 11 episodes. Each episode will feature one of the many themed areas found within the happiest place on earth.

Our tenth episode of this series will represent Disneyland parades and fireworks spectaculars. Your audio tour will include performances by live Disneyland musical groups, original show and attraction soundtracks, background music, rare archival audio, and exclusive audio ride-through reenactments of favorite Disneyland adventures. 

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Dateline Jiminy Crickets - October 2024 - Richard Sherman Tribute

This episode Ruthie and Chris pay tribute to the late Disney Legend, Richard M Sherman, with a Supercalifragilistic Top (30) countdown, and an extensive look back upon the life and storied career of this acclaimed Disney tunesmith. 

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The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 14 - Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary

Welcome to the "Best of Jiminy Crickets," where every month we bring to the forefront a past episode of the Jiminy Crickets Podcast from our back catalog of shows. For our October 2024 episode. we will revisit our October 2019 episode, where we celebrated the 50th anniversary of The Haunted Mansion

October 2019 - This very special Halloween episode is in tribute to perhaps the greatest Disney attraction of all time, The Haunted Mansion, which celebrated 50 years of frightful fun this past August. Chris and Ruthie share the history of this beloved attraction, give accolades to those who helped create it, and then take you on a complete scene-by-scene tour of the entire attraction. Together they will point out all the highlights including many of the lesser known smaller details found throughout this happy haunting ground. So climb aboard your "Doombuggy" for a spirited trip through the "boundless realm of the supernatural" where you will encounter all of the 999 ghosts ghouls and goblins who dwell within this classic 'E' ticket adventure. They are dying to meet you so be sure to bring your death certificate... 

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The Best of Jiminy Crickets Part 13 - Mary Poppins Part 2

Welcome to the "Best of Jiminy Crickets," where every month we bring to the forefront a past episode of the Jiminy Crickets Podcast from our back catalog of shows. For our August 2024 episode, we revisit a show first released in September of 2019, which was in honor of the 55th anniversary of Mary Poppins. This now being the 60th anniversary, we felt it was timely to present, yet again, the second half of our tribute to Walt Disney's live-action musical masterpiece. 

September 2019 - In part two of their comprehensive look at the Walt Disney "practically perfect" masterpiece, "Mary Poppins," Chris and Ruthie discuss the plot, the musical score, the film's many unused songs, the public and critical response to the film, and their personal favorite songs, scenes and characters. Join them for a Supercalifragilistic fun time! 

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Jiminy Crickets Episode 186 - REUPLOAD - 2024 Music Series Part Nine - Tomorrowland Part Two 1974-2024 - REUPLOAD

Due to technical issues. This is a re-upload of episode 186.

Welcome to the 9th episode of our music series for 2024. Throughout the year, we have been taking you on an audio tour of Disneyland spanning 11 episodes. Each episode will feature one of the many themed areas found within the happiest place on earth.

 Our 9th episode of this series will represent Tomorrowland from the years 1974-2024. Your audio tour will include performances by live Disneyland musical groups, original show and attraction soundtracks, background music, rare archival audio, and exclusive audio ride-through reenactments of favorite Disneyland adventures. 

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Dateline Jiminy Crickets - August 2024 - D23 Recap

Join Ruthie and Chris as they go over all the major announcements made at the parks and movies panels at this year's D23 convention, and share their opinions.

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The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 12 - Mary Poppins Part 1

Welcome to the "Best of Jiminy Crickets," where every month we bring to the forefront a past episode of the Jiminy Crickets Podcast from our back catalog of shows. For our August 2024 episode, we revisit a show first released in September of 2019, which was in honor of the 55th anniversary of Mary Poppins. This now being the 60th anniversary, we felt it was timely to present, yet again, our tribute to Walt Disney's live-action musical masterpiece. 

September 2019 - In part one of a very special two part episode of Jiminy Crickets, Chris and Ruthie bring you the backstage story of the definitive Walt Disney musical fantasy, "Mary Poppins." Together they discuss the origins of the Mary Poppins lore and provide background on its author P.L. Travers. They then discuss how it was adapted from page to screen by Walt Disney and his creative team, and spotlight all of the major actors who appeared in this 1964 film classic. So spit spot, and off we go on a magical journey that is simply Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! 

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Jiminy Crickets Episode 185 - 2024 Music Series: Disneyland Musical Tour Part 8 / Tomorrowland Part 1: 1955-1973

Welcome to the eighth episode of our music series for 2024. Throughout the year, we have beene taking you on an audio tour of Disneyland spanning 11 episodes. Each episode will feature one of the many themed areas found within the happiest place on earth.

Our eighth episode of this series will represent Tomorrowland from the years 1955-1973. Your audio tour will include performances by live Disneyland musical groups, original show and attraction soundtracks, background music, rare archival audio, and exclusive audio ride-through reenactments of favorite Disneyland adventures. 

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The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 11 - America Sings

Welcome to the "Best of Jiminy Crickets," where every month we bring to the forefront a past episode of the Jiminy Crickets Podcast from our back catalog of shows. For our July 2024 episode, we revisit a show first released in June of 2018, a tribute to the fondly remembered, extinct, Disneyland attraction, America Sings. 

June 20118 - This episode, in celebration of the 4th of July, Chris and Ruthie take on a fabulous journey through the history of American song, discussing in detail the famous extinct Disneyland attraction, America Sings. Together they will share the history of the attraction, the many voice actors and songs from the show, and the aftermath after the attraction sadly closed in April of 1988. So climb aboard the carousel and join them on a magical, musical journey... Pop Goes the Weasel!!!

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Jiminy Crickets Episode 184 - 2024 Music Series: Disneyland Musical Tour Part 7 / Mickey's Toontown and Live Stage Shows

Welcome to the seventh episode of our music series for 2024. Throughout the year, we will be taking you on an audio tour of Disneyland spanning 11 episodes. Each episode will feature one of the many themed areas found within the happiest place on earth.

Our seventh episode of this series will represent Mickey's Toontown and live Disneyland stage shows. Your audio tour will include performances by live Disneyland musical groups, original show and attraction soundtracks, background music, rare archival audio, and exclusive audio ride-through reenactments of favorite Disneyland adventures. 

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Jiminy Crickets Episode 183 - The Jungle Cruise

Be sure to be donning your pith helmets, because this episode is a special tribute to one of the longest lasting and most beloved Disney theme park attractions of all time, "The World Famous Jungle Cruise."  DisneyChris and Ruthie will unveil the fascinating origins, backstory and behind-the-scenes production of Disneyland's Adventureland jungle journey, followed by a virtual ride-through of all the many colorful scenes and settings found along these mysterious tropical seaways. As always many musical surprises and rare archival audio will also be discovered during our journey. So get ready to set sail for uncharted regions!

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The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 10

Welcome to the "Best of Jiminy Crickets," where every month we bring to the forefront a past episode of the Jiminy Crickets Podcast from our back catalog of shows. For our June of 2024 episode, we revisit a show first released in December of 2019, which was in honor of the 60th anniversary of Disneyland '59. This now being the 65th anniversary, we felt it was timely to present, yet again, our tribute to "Disneyland '59."

December 2019 - In the final episode for 2019, we flash back 60 years to the summer of 1959, when the very first 'E' ticket attractions premiered in Disneyland. DisneyChris and Ruthie discuss the backstory, behind the scenes development, grand opening festivities and further history of The Submarine Voyage, The Disneyland Alweg Monorail System, and The Matterhorn Bobsleds. Enjoy rare archival audio, lots of bright and bubbly, future forward "Monorail Music," as well as fun anecdotes and personal memories of these fabulous adventures that took Disneyland from a family park, to an amusement enterprise.

 

 

 

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Jiminy Crickets Episode 182 - 2024 Music Series: Disneyland Musical Tour Part 6 / Fantasyland

 

Welcome to the sixth episode of our music series for 2024. Throughout the year, we will be taking you on an audio tour of Disneyland spanning 10 episodes. Each episode will feature one of the many themed areas found within the happiest place on earth.

Our sixth episode of this series will represent Fantasyland. Your audio tour will include performances by live Disneyland musical groups, original show and attraction soundtracks, background music, rare archival audio, and exclusive audio ride-through reenactments of favorite Disneyland adventures. 

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The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 9 - Donald Duck Anniversary

Welcome to the "Best of Jiminy Crickets," where every month we bring to the forefront a past episode of the Jiminy Crickets Podcast from our back catalog of shows. For our May of 2024 episode, we revisit a show first released in July of 2019, which was in honor of Donald Duck's 85th birthday. This now being the 90th birthday of Donald Duck, we felt it was timely to present, yet again, our tribute to Donald.

July 2019 - In recognition of Donald Duck's recent 85th birthday, DisneyChris and Ruthie reminisce on the illustrious screen career of the world's most lovably hot-tempered web-footed friend. In chronological order, they discuss what they feel are his top 30 most iconic and memorable short subject cartoons, as well as an honorable mention of his top 5 most significant full length feature appearances.

 

 

 

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