Jiminy Crickets Episode 117 - Disneyland '59

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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Dateline Jiminy Crickets - The Disney News: December 2019

Happy Holidays! For our final Dateline Jiminy Crickets for 2019 we bring you a special Holiday Gift segment, and share the latest Disney news from the parks, to the Walt Disney Studios, to Disney Plus.

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Down the Rabbit Hole - An Honest Review of Disney Plus

In this very special episode of "Down the Rabbit Hole" Chris and Ruthie have invited Lynn Barron from "The Sweep Spot Podcast" and co-author of the "Cleaning the Kingdom" book series to join them in a round-table discussion and honest review of the new Disney Plus streaming service.

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Dateline Jiminy Crickets - The Disney News: October 2019

This episode of Dateline Jiminy Crickets is not unlike the Nightmare Before Christmas, where holidays collide, as we bring you a little Halloween and a little Christmas all in one. We open the episode with a special Halloweeneee-centric Disney Top Ten. Then for part one of our news segment, we preview the winter holiday season in the Disney parks. We then discuss the latest news from Walt Disney Pictures and the impending launch of the Disney Plus streaming service. Plus much much more.


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Jiminy Crickets Episode 116 - The Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary

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 "Doombuggie" 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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Jiminy Crickets Episode 115 - Mary Poppins 55th Anniversary: Part 2

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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Dateline Jiminy Crickets - D23 2019 Report - September 20th 2019

Dateline Jiminy Crickets returns after our summer hiatus to bring you our take on all the recent announcements that came out of the 2019 D23 Expo. We discuss the announced slate of Disney+ streaming service offerings, the newly announced Disney theatrical movie line-up, and all the exciting theme park announcements including the revitalization of Epcot.


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Jiminy Crickets Episode 114 - Mary Poppins 55th Anniversary

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 113 - Top 35 Favorite Songs from Walt Disney Live-Action Films

In another one of Jiminy Cricket's often requested music episodes, Ruthie and DisneyChris share their top 35 favorite songs from classic Walt Disney live-action films.


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Jiminy Crickets Episode 112 - An 85th Birthday Tribute to Donald Duck

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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Dateline Jiminy Crickets: The Disney News - July 20th 2019

This week Ruthie and Chris pay tribute to Disney artist Milton Quon, and Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce. They then preview the upcoming panels and events planned 2019 D23 convention, discuss three Disney films coming to a theater near you, and share the latest developments at three Disney resort hotels from the east coast to the west.


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Dateline Jiminy Crickets: The Disney News - July 5th 2019

This episode opens with a spoiler free mini review of "Toy Story 4" and a sneak preview of our new T-Shirt designs, coming very soon. We then cover the latest news in three areas of the Walt Disney Company, including the future Disney Plus streaming service, Disney's upcoming theatrical releases, and a full update of Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.


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Jiminy Crickets Episode 111 - Disney's Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary

  

On a very special episode of the Jiminy Crickets podcast, Chris and Ruthie bring you a loving tribute to Walt Disney World's third gate, Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park, fondly remembered by some as Disney MGM Studios. Join these eager time travelers on a journey back to the very beginning, as they describe each and every shop, restaurant, live show and attraction, just as it was during the park's first year in operation.

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ALL NEW PODCAST - Down the Rabbit Hole Episode 1 - Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, First Impressions

Welcome to the all-new podcast "Down the Rabbit Hole." This podcast will be exclusive to our Patreon subscribers and PayPal monthly donators who pledge at the 10.00 level or higher. For our first episode, we decided to make it available to everyone, so you can hear what this brand new show is all about. Going forward this will be exclusive to our supporters only.

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For our inaugural episode, we share our first impressions of the brand new land in Disneyland park, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Enjoy!


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