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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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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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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episode to everyone so that you can get a sample of what our exclusive

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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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Since 2011, Disneyland guests have celebrated an unofficial semi-annual

event known as”Dapper Day." Due to overwhelming popularity, over time

Disneyland has grown to sanction these celebrations. Participants

hearken back the mid 20th century roots of the park by stepping out in

style, wearing their Sunday best attire and vintage outfits.

Here is a very special Dapper Day inspired playlist of 34 Dapper songs to help you celebrate your Dapper Day. Enjoy! 

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1. Put on Your Sunday Clothes – Fred Lucas  0:00
2. Johnnie Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet – Michael Feinstein  3:12
3. You’re Never Fully Dressed without a Smile – Harry Connick Jr.  8:11
4. Second Hand Rose – Barbra Streisand  11:05
5. Beautiful Girl – Jimmie Thompson  13:14
6. Anything Goes – Frank Sinatra  16:30
7. Baubles, Bangles and Beads – The Kirby Stone Four  19:09
8. All I Need is the Girl – Mel Tormé  21:19
9. Steppin’ Out With My Baby – Danny Williams  24:20
10. Always True to You in My Fashion – Blossom Dearie  26:50
11. The Dress that My Mother Wore – Juliana Hansen  29:38
12. Artificial Flowers – Bobby Darin  32:28
13. You’ve Got Possibilities – Linda Lavin  35:43
14. Puttin’ on the Ritz – Robbie Williams  38:29
15. Top Hat, White Tie and Tails – Ella Fitzgerald  40:58
16. French Poodle – Sam Butera  43:30
17. Dapper Dan – Jeff Barnhart & Spats Langham  45:54
18. Tuxedo Junction – Sweet Sugar Swing  49:00
19. Satin Doll – Buddy Grecco  51:55
20. Alice Blue Gown – Debbie Reynolds  55:09
21. Shine on Your Shoes – Tony Bennett  58:09
22. Beautiful Clothes (Make Beautiful Girls) – Harry Langdon  1:00:24
23. Pink Shoelaces – Dodie Stevens  1:03:11
24. Take Back Your Mink – Julie London  1:05:32
25. Style – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Bing Crosby  1:07:50
26. I Feel Pretty – Julie Andrews  1:12:15
27. A White Sport Coat and a Pink Carnation – The King Brothers  1:14:09
28. Bobby Sox to Stockings – Frankie Avalon  1:16:26
29. How Lovely to Be a Woman – Shelly Fabares  1:19:01
30. Buttons and Bows – Marni Nixon  1:21:04
31. Straw Hat Song – Dezi Arnaz  1:23:25
32. Paris Original – Rose Marie Jun  1:26:05
33. If My Friends Could See Me Now – Sammy Davis Jr.  1:28:04
34. Zoot Suit Riot – Cherry Poppin’ Daddies   1:30:27

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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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 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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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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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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