The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 29 - Disney California Adventure 20th Anniversary

This episode of the Best of Jiminy Crickets we flash back to a February 2021 episode which celebrated the 20th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. Five years later, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary, it is the perfect time to revisit this topic!

February 2021 - In honor of the 20th Anniversary of our favorite home next door, Ruthie and DisneyChris present a brief background on the origins on Disney's California Adventure, followed by a complete walk-through tour of the park as it was at the time of it's grand opening back in February of 2001. As they revisit all the many shops, restaurants and original DCA attractions, they discuss the unusual nature of the park before it would undergo major renovations in the years that followed. 

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The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 28 - Dumbo Part 2

 

This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Disney classic "Dumbo." In honor of this movie masterpiece, we revisit our Dumbo part 2 episode from June of 2022 

June 15, 2022:  In honor of over 80 years of flying high, we proudly present part 2 of our tribute to The One, the Only.... Dumbo! Walt Disney's fourth full-length animated feature, considered by most as one of best animated films of all time, and a true masterpiece of storytelling and visual arts. 

Chris and Brain continue their retelling of the plot, discuss what happened within the franchise after the film's initial release, and share their favorites and personal stories about this Disney classic, stopping to reflect upon the amazing music and discuss even more of the film's the colorful cast of characters along the way. 

So step right up for the breathtaking conclusion of the Greatest Show on Earth!!!

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Jiminy Crickets Episode 206 - 2026 Disney Music Series Part 2: Stories from Far Away

 

Welcome back to our 2026 music series. This year we will have a special new theme for each episode throughout the year. For this episode, our theme is "Stories from Far Away." Every song included has to do with the people and places from distant lands around the world. 

 

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Dateline Jiminy Crickets - February 2026

For our first episode of 2026, we celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic Disney Top 10. We then pay respects to the many people from the world of Disney that we sadly lost in 2025. And in an informative "Encyclopedia" segment, we recall the storied life and times of Disney Legend, Lillian Bounds Disney.

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THE OPTIMAL WAY TO EXPERIENCE THIS PODCAST EPISODE IS VIA YOUTUBE

Dateline Jiminy Crickets is first and foremost a video experience. We post an audio version for those who prefer it that way, but to get he most out of this episode, we highly recommend viewing it over on our YouTube channel, as it  contains many images and other visual elements. Click the link below to view the video version....

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The Best of Jiminy Crickets Episode 27 - Dumbo

This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Disney classic "Dumbo." In honor of this movie masterpiece, we revisit our Dumbo episode from May of 2022 

May 26, 2022:  In honor of over 80 years of flying high, we proudly present, The One, the Only.... Dumbo! Walt Disney's fourth full-length animated feature, considered by most as one of best animated films of all time, and a true masterpiece of storytelling and visual arts. 

Chris and Brain take you through the origins and plot of this Disney classic, stopping to share the amazing music and discuss the colorful cast of characters along the way. 

So step right up for the Greatest Show on Earth!!!

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Jiminy Crickets Episode 205 - 2026 Disney Music Series Part 1: Adventures in Music

Welcome to our 2026 music series. This year we will have a special new theme for each episode throughout the year. For our first music episode, our theme is "Adventures in Music" Every song included has to do with music theory, making music, and the magic of music. Enjoy!

 

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Jimminy Crickets Episode 204 - Our 200 Favorite Disney Things - Part 2

 

In celebration of the recent 200th episode of the Jiminy Crickets Podcast, DisneyChris and Ruthie continue their list (in no particular order) of their shared picks as the 200 top things they most love about Disney. PART 2 

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