Minnie Episode 7 - Disney News Update: The Disneyland Resort

It has been a while since Jiminy Crickets has covered the current happenings within The Walt Disney Company. In the first of a three part series of special news updates, Chris and Ruthie share their thoughts on many of the recent developments at the Disneyland Resort, including the return of the Horse-Drawn Street Cars and Dumbo Flying Elephants, Pixar Pier, Pixar Fest and the all new Pixar fireworks show, plus much, much more. In the next two episodes, coming soon, they will discuss Walt Disney World news and then the latest buzz over at Walt Disney Pictures.


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Minnie Episode 6 - Will Dodson's Spring 2018 Walt Disney World Trip Report

In our sixth unedited "Minnie" episode, we welcome back Will to the show to describe his recent visit to Walt Disney World.



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Episode 94 - The Disney Channel 35th Anniversary

In this jam packed episode Chris and Ruthie take an extensive look back to the early years of the Disney Channel. which went on the air 35 years ago this past April. Together they discuss the first five years of the premium cable network, highlighting the many original series, Disney Channel specials and made for TV movies spanning from 1983-1988. Lot's of rare theme songs are included as well!


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Episode 93 - Disney Music of the 1990's

This episode Chris and Ruthie return to a popular favorite among the Jiminy Crickets listeners, with another all-music episode. This time they cover the many wonderful Disney songs written and produced throughout the decade of the 1990's



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Episode 92 - Tokyo Disneyland Celebrating 35 Years

Kon'nichiwa!! This episode, Chris and Ruthie travel to the far east, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Disney's first overseas park, Tokyo Disneyland. After a little background and history, they bring you on a tour of the entire Japanese Magic Kingdom, land by land, discussing all the park's attractions and other unique features, both past and present. There is a lot of terrific music too!!!


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Episode 91 - Chip 'n Dale

This episode opens with several listener comments from the all-new Jiminy Crickets Facebook group. Then for the main topic, Chris and Ruthie go over the storied career of two of Disney's most lovable characters, covering their origins, their theatrical shorts, life after their movie career and their popular television series, "Chip 'n Dale's Rescue Rangers," which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year!

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JC Minnie Episode 005 - Walt Disney World Trip Report Bonus - Animal Kingdom

In the final installment of a five part series of unedited "Minnie" episodes, Chris and Ruth go into further detail on their recent impressions of the Walt Disney World Resort. This episode covers Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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JC Minnie Episode 004 - Walt Disney World Trip Report Bonus - Hollywood Studios

In part four of a five part series of unedited "Minnie" episodes, Chris and Ruth go into further detail on their recent impressions of the Walt Disney World Resort. This episode they discuss Disney's Hollywood Studios park, the All-Star Movies resort and quick service meals in the Disney parks.


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JC Minnie Episode 003 - Walt Disney World Trip Report Bonus - Epcot Center

In part three of a five part series of unedited "Minnie" episodes, Chris and Ruth go into further detail on their recent impressions of the Walt Disney World Resort. This episode covers Epcot Center.


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JC Minnie Episode 002 - Walt Disney World Trip Report Bonus - The Magic Kingdom Part 2

In part two of a five part series of unedited "Minnie" episodes, Chris and Ruth go into further detail on their recent impressions of the Walt Disney World Resort. This episode is part two of a two part discussion on the Magic Kingdom, and includes some impressions on the Monorail resorts.


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JC Minnie Episode 001 - Walt Disney World Trip Report Bonus - The Magic Kingdom Part 1

In a new five part series of unedited "Minnie" episodes, Chris and Ruth go into further detail on their recent impressions of the Walt Disney World Resort. This episode is part one of a two part discussion on the Magic Kingdom.


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Episode 90 - SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE! - DisneyChris Goes to Walt Disney World

SURPRISE! This week Jiminy Crickets presents an unexpected bonus episode. When DisneyChris went away for 10 days last month, he neglected to tell you what he was doing AFTER his niece's wedding. Well the cat is finally out of the bag. DisneyChris went to Disney World. This is the first time he has been to a Disney park since December of 1999, and Chris shares all the things he experienced after nearly two decades away. And boy! Has a lot changed since the '90's. This week he is joined by the co-hostess with the most-est, Ruthie, and Will, who makes a triumphant return to the show for the first time in 2018, as well as Mike from ConciEars Travel Planners, who helped Chris plan out his entire vacation and has since become the official travel planner of the Jiminy Crickets podcast.


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Episode 89 - New Orleans Square & Liberty Square

This week, Chris and Ruthie (a couple of real squares) take you to two unique themed lands, one in Disneyland and the other in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, exploring the two "squares" of the Disney theme parks, New Orleans Square and Liberty Square. Together they share the history behind these two fascinating themed realms, and bring you on a walk through tour of each land, past and present.


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Episode 88 - Walt Disney's Peter Pan 65th Anniversary

In a very special episode of Jiminy Crickets our hosts discuss the classic Walt Disney animated feature, "Peter Pan," in honor of it's 65th anniversary. Chris, Ruthie and special guest Burgess Griffin share the background story of this timeless classic, then discuss the wonderful characters, magical songs, and unforgettable scenes from the film, followed by a discussion on the impact this film has had on the Disney company. The episode concludes with some of their personal connections to this enchanting tale of believing in fantasy and holding onto your childhood dreams. So, "Come on everybody! Here we go..."


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Episode 87 - Ruthie's Walt Disney World Trip Report

After a short hiatus Jiminy Crickets is back! This episode we read listener reviews from Itunes, then follow Ruthie's many exciting adventures on her recent trip to Walt Disney World.


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