In June of 2021 Jiminy Crickets shared the history, origins, and behind-the-scenes making of the original 1955-1958 Fantasyland dark rides.For this month's Best of show, we proudly bring you the magic behind these classic Disneyland attractions.  June 2021 -  Come on everybody... Here we go!!!! This episode Chris, Ruthie and Brian discuss the original Disneyland dark rides of the 1950's including Snow White's Adventures, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Peter Pan's Flight and Alice in Wonderland.  As your journey continues, they will then compare these classic attractions to their Walt Disney World counterparts. So come along for a jolly ride, through an enchanted forest, over moonlit London and down, down, down a magical rabbit hole, but be sure to bring along your imagination as we learn about these famous Disneyland adventures as they existed over six decades ago.  Download (right click / save as)   Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month.   https://www.patreon.com/c/DisneyChris

This episode we conclude our extensive look at the groundbreaking and iconic, original 1955-1958 Mickey Mouse Club television series. Ruthie and DisneyChris discuss the origins of the series, behind the scenes production, the show format, memorable segments, serials, the songs, the cast and the ongoing legacy of this beloved Disney classic.   Download (right click / save as)Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month.   https://www.patreon.com/c/DisneyChris

  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 "The Animal Kingdom." Every song included has to do with wild animals and beloved pets. Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! ! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month.   https://www.patreon.com/c/DisneyChris

In September of 2021 Jiminy Crickets honored the Disney classic "Alice in Wonderland" during its 70th anniversary year. Five years later, for the 75th anniversary of this beloved Disney animated feature, we though it timely to revisit this topic... September 13, 2021 - Join DisneyChris, Ruthie and Brian as they venture further down the rabbit hole, uncovering many more wonders of Alice's whimsical world of daydreams, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Walt Disney's animated masterpiece, "Alice in Wonderland" First, our hosts continue to take us through the plot of the Disney film, while drawing comparisons to the same episodes as featured in Carroll's original works. And while going though the story, scene by scene, they will also highlight the wonderful songs and many talented voice actors who made this film a true Disney stand-out. Next, they discuss the legacy of this classic retelling, and its impact on future Disney films, television, merchandising and theme parks. In conclusion, they share some of their favorite characters, scenes from the film, and original songs, followed up by some of their personal connections to this all-time classic.  Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! ! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month.   https://www.patreon.com/c/DisneyChris

This episode we continue our extensive look at the groundbreaking and iconic, original 1955-1958 Mickey Mouse Club television series. Ruthie and DisneyChris discuss the origins of the series, behind the scenes production, the show format, memorable segments, serials, the songs, the cast and the ongoing legacy of this beloved Disney classic.  Download (right click / save as)Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month.   https://www.patreon.com/c/DisneyChris

In August of 2021 Jiminy Crickets honored the Disney classic "Alice in Wonderland" during its 70th anniversary year. Five years later, for the 75th anniversary of this beloved Disney animated feature, we though it timely to revisit this topic... August 18, 2021 - Join DisneyChris, Ruthie and Brian as they venture down the rabbit hole, uncovering the many wonders of Alice's whimsical world of daydreams, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Walt Disney's animated masterpiece, "Alice in Wonderland" First we learn about the fascinating author behind these fantastical fables, one Lewis Carroll, then discuss the influence these stories had on many various projects throughout Walt Disney's early animation career and the decades long development and production of what would become the Disney studio's 13th full length animated feature. Following that, our hosts take us through the plot of the Disney film, while drawing comparisons to the same episodes as featured in Carroll's original works. And while going though the story, scene by scene, they will also highlight the wonderful songs and many talented voice actors who helped make this film an all-time classic.  Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! ! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month.   https://www.patreon.com/c/DisneyChris

  Welcome back to our 2026 music series. This year we will have a special new theme for each episode throughout the year. For our Fourth of July episode, our theme is "Heroes and Legends." Every song included has to do with American patriotism, heroes of American history and Legends of American folklore.  Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! ! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month.   https://www.patreon.com/c/DisneyChris

We present part two of our Winnie the Pooh 55th anniversary tribute April 2021 -  For the second installment of our extensive look at Walt Disney's Winnie the Pooh, we begin with the release of the full-length animated feature, "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh," in 1977. We then continue on to the various forms of media where our friends from the Hundred Acre Wood have been featured throughout the decades, including TV series, direct-to-video films, theatrical releases, and theme park attractions. To close out the show we then share our favorite characters and favorite songs, So be sure to bring along a small smackerel of "hunny," and sit back for another adventure with our pals from Pooh Corner... Download (right click / save as)Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!!! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/​ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month. https://www.patreon.com/DisneyChris​

This episode we honor the groundbreaking and iconic, original 1955-1958 Mickey Mouse Club television series. Ruthie and DisneyChris discuss the origins of the series, behind the scenes production, the show format, memorable segments, serials, the songs, the cast and the ongoing legacy of this beloved Disney classic.  Download (right click/save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! !https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month.  https://www.patreon.com/c/DisneyChris

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 "Going Places." Every song included has to do with travel and modes of transportation.  Download (right click / save as) Visit our on-line store for exclusive Jiminy Crickets and DisneyChris Website Merch!!! ! https://jcpodcast.threadless.com/ If you would like to help support the Jiminy Crickets podcasts and DisneyChris.com - Please consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber and receive exclusive rewards every month.   https://www.patreon.com/c/DisneyChris