Episode 005: Main Street Melodies: The Heartbeat of Disneyland

In this episode of 'Once Upon a Castle,' the focus is on the vibrant entertainment offerings of Main Street, USA at Disneyland. This second installment of a four-part series covers the various live performances and shows that give Main Street its distinctive charm. Key highlights include the timeless performances of the Dapper Dans, the musical magic of the Disneyland Band, the charming Pearly Band inspired by 'Mary Poppins', and the awe-inspiring fireworks displays. It also delves into the history and significance of the flag retreat ceremony, emphasizing Walt Disney's respect for America and its servicemen. The host shares listener feedback, participates in a playful 'Kiss, Marry, Poison' game regarding Main Street attractions, and encourages listeners to share their own parade and firework tips. The episode wraps up with a teaser for the next installment, which will explore the culinary delights of Main Street.

 

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.038682863Okay, welcome back to Once Upon a Castle, the show where we take a stroll down the avenues, attractions, and stories that make Disneyland more than just a park. 2 00:01:12,703.038682863 --> 00:01:16,423.038682863 It's a living, breathing piece of American imagination. 3 00:01:16,753.038682863 --> 00:01:22,183.038682863 This is episode part two of our four part series, all about Main Street, USA. 4 00:01:22,633.038682863 --> 00:01:29,533.038682863 In our first episode, we explored the attractions from the vintage vehicles to the cinema, and the great moments with Mr. 5 00:01:29,533.038682863 --> 00:01:30,73.038682863 Lincoln. 6 00:01:30,428.038682863 --> 00:01:36,638.038682863 But today we're turning our attention to something that gives Main Street its heartbeat, the entertainment. 7 00:01:37,843.038682863 --> 00:01:47,893.03868286 Because while the castle might pull your eyes forward, it's the music, the laughter, and the performances along Main Street that truly bring it to life. 8 00:01:48,103.03868286 --> 00:01:53,953.03868286 But before we begin our journey, I would love to share a review from one of you listeners. 9 00:01:54,973.03868286 --> 00:01:56,443.03868286 This listener wrote. 10 00:01:56,588.03868286 --> 00:02:01,208.03868286 As someone who loves all things Disney, I really enjoyed this podcast. 11 00:02:01,208.03868286 --> 00:02:06,788.03868286 The first episode is a nice introduction to the host and understanding her love of Disney and the park. 12 00:02:07,58.03868286 --> 00:02:16,688.03868286 I can't wait for future episodes and to get into the deep dives on the history and all of the different types of rides and things there are to see and do in the parks. 13 00:02:17,78.03868286 --> 00:02:19,118.03868286 Jen Elliot. 14 00:02:19,773.03868286 --> 00:02:20,283.03868286 Wow. 15 00:02:20,283.03868286 --> 00:02:25,413.03868286 Thank you so much Jen, and that is really saying a lot coming from you. 16 00:02:25,413.03868286 --> 00:02:30,93.03868286 Jen hosts the amazing podcast that I've mentioned before, Disney Junkie. 17 00:02:30,343.03868286 --> 00:02:32,903.03868286 Jen that is such a high compliment. 18 00:02:32,903.03868286 --> 00:02:35,123.03868286 Her podcast is so amazing. 19 00:02:35,203.03868286 --> 00:02:38,593.03868286 Thank you so much for listening and your kind words. 20 00:02:39,513.03868286 --> 00:02:43,23.03868286 And I highly recommend everybody go check out Disney Junkie. 21 00:02:43,323.03868286 --> 00:02:44,913.03868286 You will not regret it. 22 00:02:44,913.03868286 --> 00:02:51,183.03868286 Such a good show, and if you're enjoying this show so far, I'd love your help spreading the magic. 23 00:02:51,243.03868286 --> 00:02:55,863.03868286 Please consider leaving a five star rating and writing a quick review like Jen did. 24 00:02:56,283.03868286 --> 00:02:57,103.03868286 Tell me what you like. 25 00:02:57,333.03868286 --> 00:03:02,133.03868286 Best how I can keep getting better and what you'd love to know more about. 26 00:03:02,313.03868286 --> 00:03:07,263.03868286 Maybe a favorite land or a must see attraction that you want a deep dive on. 27 00:03:07,683.03868286 --> 00:03:10,653.03868286 Your feedback shapes the episodes ahead. 28 00:03:11,103.03868286 --> 00:03:17,703.03868286 You can reach me by email at Magic at once upon a castle podcast.com. 29 00:03:18,183.03868286 --> 00:03:23,373.03868286 I would just love to hear from all of you and hear what you have to say and what you're looking forward to. 30 00:03:25,578.03868286 --> 00:03:38,28.03868286 All right, so I asked you guys last week to play the game, kiss Mary Poison with me about the Main Street attractions, and y'all did not disappoint. 31 00:03:38,838.03868286 --> 00:03:42,918.03868286 I even asked my friends over on the hub crawl discord and. 32 00:03:44,203.03868286 --> 00:03:46,723.03868286 It got wild over there. 33 00:03:46,783.03868286 --> 00:03:47,533.03868286 Oh my gosh. 34 00:03:47,983.03868286 --> 00:03:50,743.03868286 Okay, so here are some of our results. 35 00:03:50,803.03868286 --> 00:04:01,873.03868286 Eric C said, I would kiss the main street cinema, marry the railroad, poison the bench, because it's overly popular and never available to sit on. 36 00:04:01,933.03868286 --> 00:04:04,453.03868286 If I can't have it, nobody can have it. 37 00:04:04,753.03868286 --> 00:04:05,293.03868286 That's nice. 38 00:04:05,293.03868286 --> 00:04:12,253.03868286 Eric, Chris r said that they would kiss the churro cart, marry the Opera house. 39 00:04:12,263.03868286 --> 00:04:16,943.03868286 And poison the horse drawn carriage savage. 40 00:04:18,318.03868286 --> 00:04:26,478.03868286 Sean m said, I'm gonna kiss the firetruck, marry the railroad, and poison those tracks in the middle of the street. 41 00:04:26,838.03868286 --> 00:04:31,908.03868286 Uh, they were concerned about those tracks being ankle munchers. 42 00:04:33,258.03868286 --> 00:04:36,828.03868286 Um, Eric j said that they would kiss the firetruck. 43 00:04:36,858.03868286 --> 00:04:37,128.03868286 Okay. 44 00:04:37,128.03868286 --> 00:04:42,528.03868286 We got a lot of firetruck fans here, Mary Carnation Cafe. 45 00:04:42,588.03868286 --> 00:04:43,758.03868286 Ooh, that's a good one. 46 00:04:44,58.03868286 --> 00:04:45,628.03868286 And they would poison the. 47 00:04:46,13.03868286 --> 00:04:47,273.03868286 Omnibus. 48 00:04:47,483.03868286 --> 00:04:48,173.03868286 Wow. 49 00:04:48,363.03868286 --> 00:04:53,253.03868286 Eric had a lot of opinions on the omnibus, but uh, alright, rest in peace. 50 00:04:53,253.03868286 --> 00:04:53,913.03868286 Omnibus. 51 00:04:53,913.03868286 --> 00:04:54,393.03868286 Bye. 52 00:04:55,323.03868286 --> 00:05:00,423.03868286 Ryan Gh said that they would marry the train, kiss the Opera House. 53 00:05:00,453.03868286 --> 00:05:00,843.03868286 Okay. 54 00:05:00,843.03868286 --> 00:05:02,518.03868286 So we've got some Opera House fans here. 55 00:05:03,808.03868286 --> 00:05:05,8.03868286 And Oh my gosh. 56 00:05:05,398.03868286 --> 00:05:09,358.03868286 No, Ryan, Ryan would poison the horse drawn carriage. 57 00:05:09,358.03868286 --> 00:05:11,908.03868286 You guys, not the horses. 58 00:05:12,88.03868286 --> 00:05:13,408.03868286 Come on. 59 00:05:14,128.03868286 --> 00:05:17,788.03868286 Um, Marie w said that they, oh my gosh. 60 00:05:18,58.03868286 --> 00:05:19,318.03868286 Stop it. 61 00:05:19,538.03868286 --> 00:05:22,328.03868286 They'll poison the main street cinema. 62 00:05:23,48.03868286 --> 00:05:26,978.03868286 Kiss the Disney Gallery and marry the omnibus. 63 00:05:27,8.03868286 --> 00:05:30,308.03868286 Okay, so we have somebody is saving the omnibus here. 64 00:05:30,968.03868286 --> 00:05:35,378.03868286 Ryan P said they would kiss the horse drawn carriage or firetruck. 65 00:05:35,408.03868286 --> 00:05:36,638.03868286 Okay? Yes. 66 00:05:36,668.03868286 --> 00:05:39,968.03868286 Long live the horses, they would, this one's good. 67 00:05:40,238.03868286 --> 00:05:41,498.03868286 Marry the corn dog. 68 00:05:41,498.03868286 --> 00:05:42,248.03868286 Stand. 69 00:05:42,578.03868286 --> 00:05:43,358.03868286 Love that. 70 00:05:43,718.03868286 --> 00:05:44,378.03868286 And. 71 00:05:44,773.03868286 --> 00:05:47,263.03868286 Oh man, it's, it's looking rough. 72 00:05:47,263.03868286 --> 00:05:51,193.03868286 For the omnibus, they would poison the omnibus. 73 00:05:51,283.03868286 --> 00:05:53,293.03868286 Guys, this is savage. 74 00:05:54,73.03868286 --> 00:05:59,113.03868286 Alright, I told you last week that I would tell you what my choices are. 75 00:05:59,173.03868286 --> 00:06:00,823.03868286 Be prepared guys. 76 00:06:00,823.03868286 --> 00:06:04,243.03868286 I would kiss the main street tribute windows. 77 00:06:04,993.03868286 --> 00:06:09,43.03868286 I would marry the Main street Cinema in. 78 00:06:09,343.03868286 --> 00:06:10,993.03868286 Do not come for me. 79 00:06:11,383.03868286 --> 00:06:14,203.03868286 I would poison the train. 80 00:06:15,283.03868286 --> 00:06:18,643.03868286 I set it, I'm, I set it with my chest guys. 81 00:06:18,643.03868286 --> 00:06:19,963.03868286 I would poison the train. 82 00:06:20,363.03868286 --> 00:06:22,283.03868286 While it was Walt's favorite, I. 83 00:06:22,913.03868286 --> 00:06:27,53.03868286 I just, I just don't think it's that great. 84 00:06:27,53.03868286 --> 00:06:27,623.03868286 I don't know. 85 00:06:27,833.03868286 --> 00:06:37,403.03868286 I mean, it is nice when you had a long day and you just wanna sit on it and ride around the park and you know, do the Grand Circle tour and like have a snack. 86 00:06:37,403.03868286 --> 00:06:41,33.03868286 But that's like really kind of it, like, I don't know, it's just not. 87 00:06:42,273.03868286 --> 00:06:45,183.03868286 I don't know, y'all just doesn't do it for me. 88 00:06:45,183.03868286 --> 00:06:49,403.03868286 So I know you're gonna come at me for this, but whatever. 89 00:06:49,433.03868286 --> 00:06:50,93.03868286 It's fine. 90 00:06:50,93.03868286 --> 00:06:54,563.03868286 I'll just go ride my horses and my omnibus and be happy with that. 91 00:06:54,743.03868286 --> 00:06:56,753.03868286 So thanks for playing along with me. 92 00:06:56,753.03868286 --> 00:07:01,13.03868286 If you didn't get a chance to share what you would kiss Mary or poison yet. 93 00:07:01,343.03868286 --> 00:07:11,693.03868286 Head on over to Patreon, Instagram, or TikTok, um, or comment when you leave a review and let us know, what would you kiss Mary and poison on Main Street. 94 00:07:13,544.54947646 --> 00:07:14,624.54947646 Okay, my friends. 95 00:07:14,624.54947646 --> 00:07:32,504.54947646 So in this episode, we'll dive into the sounds and stories behind Main Street entertainers from the timeless harmonies of the Dapper Dans to the rousing spirit of the Disneyland band, the spontaneous charm of the cavalcades, and the heartfelt tradition of the flag retreat ceremony. 96 00:07:32,834.54947646 --> 00:07:34,274.54947646 A moment that reminds us. 97 00:07:34,284.54947646 --> 00:07:39,264.54947646 That even in the happiest place on Earth, there's room for reflection and gratitude. 98 00:07:39,774.54947646 --> 00:07:54,384.54947646 We'll explore how these performers have evolved over the years, what makes them so beloved by fans and cast members alike, and how Walt's original vision of a small town America comes alive through every note and parade step. 99 00:07:55,104.54947646 --> 00:08:01,794.54947646 And don't forget next time we'll be talking about one of Main Street's great pleasures. 100 00:08:02,184.54947646 --> 00:08:02,844.54947646 The. 101 00:08:03,39.54947646 --> 00:08:10,149.54947646 Food from the scent of Fresh pop popcorn to the famous Disneyland corn dog. 102 00:08:10,359.54947646 --> 00:08:17,139.54947646 We'll take a delicious tour through the treats that keep guests smiling from rope drop to fireworks. 103 00:08:17,379.54947646 --> 00:08:26,79.54947646 Then in our final episode, we'll wrap up the series with a special guest, and boy do I have a good one for you. 104 00:08:26,499.54947646 --> 00:08:31,509.54947646 This guest will share their personal memories and insights about what makes Main Streets. 105 00:08:31,524.54947646 --> 00:08:35,604.54947646 Such a magical place to return to again and again. 106 00:08:35,994.54947646 --> 00:08:44,244.54947646 So grab your churro, find a spot on the curb, and listen closely because the show's about to begin. 107 00:08:44,733.07812229 --> 00:08:50,853.07812229 I am just really excited to talk with you guys today about entertainment at Disneyland Park. 108 00:08:50,853.07812229 --> 00:08:56,553.07812229 It's one of my favorite things about the park, so I'm the type of person I love live entertainment. 109 00:08:56,553.07812229 --> 00:08:57,603.07812229 I love musicals. 110 00:08:57,603.07812229 --> 00:08:58,383.07812229 I love theater. 111 00:08:58,383.07812229 --> 00:08:59,553.07812229 I love live music. 112 00:08:59,553.07812229 --> 00:09:00,873.07812229 Just any kind of em. 113 00:09:00,938.07812229 --> 00:09:03,278.07812229 Live entertainment I am all about. 114 00:09:03,278.07812229 --> 00:09:14,378.07812229 So I could easily go a whole day at the parks without riding any rides and just enjoying the different non-right attractions and the entertainment. 115 00:09:14,558.07812229 --> 00:09:16,928.07812229 I've gone pretty close to that before. 116 00:09:16,928.07812229 --> 00:09:18,938.07812229 Never a full day, but I totally could. 117 00:09:19,388.07812229 --> 00:09:21,458.07812229 I will find every opportunity. 118 00:09:21,873.07812229 --> 00:09:24,513.07812229 To see and experience the entertainment. 119 00:09:24,513.07812229 --> 00:09:32,23.07812229 To me, Disneyland is not just about the rides it's also the entertainment and it's part of that storytelling. 120 00:09:32,23.07812229 --> 00:09:34,363.07812229 It's part of that immersive experience. 121 00:09:35,233.07812229 --> 00:09:36,943.07812229 That's just my personal preference. 122 00:09:36,943.07812229 --> 00:09:42,283.07812229 So I'm really excited to go over all of the Main Street entertainment today with you guys. 123 00:09:42,313.07812229 --> 00:09:45,883.07812229 'cause I think it could just add another extra layer to your trip. 124 00:09:45,883.07812229 --> 00:09:48,853.07812229 Make it that more special, that more interactive. 125 00:09:49,253.07812229 --> 00:09:51,593.07812229 And let's get into it. 126 00:09:53,183.07812229 --> 00:09:54,113.07812229 All right everyone. 127 00:09:54,113.07812229 --> 00:09:56,363.07812229 Let's begin what we're actually gonna start with. 128 00:09:56,363.07812229 --> 00:10:08,613.07812229 One of my favorite entertainments there on Main Street, USA, actually it's one of my favorite entertainment across the whole park, and that is the Dapper Dans. 129 00:10:08,823.07812229 --> 00:10:16,413.07812229 So the Dapper Dans began in 1959, so one of the earliest forms of entertainment at Disneyland. 130 00:10:16,773.07812229 --> 00:10:20,403.07812229 And the Dapper Dans are one of Disney's longest continuous running. 131 00:10:21,208.07812229 --> 00:10:25,408.07812229 Theatrical Street acts, they are a barbershop quartet. 132 00:10:25,828.07812229 --> 00:10:43,988.07812229 Um, and they really help cement the model of the theme of that like era appropriate live entertainments on park streets kind of meeting that turn of the century vibe, right? So actually in 1957 there was a group called Four Guys. 133 00:10:44,368.07812229 --> 00:11:01,333.07812229 And a girl that performed and they were kind of the predecessors of the dapper Dans, and they were actually only supposed to be there temporarily, but people love them so much that they extended their time and they're still here to this day. 134 00:11:02,593.07812229 --> 00:11:10,933.07812229 So we know that Walt's Main Street, he really wanted to evoke, that turn of the century Americana small town life. 135 00:11:10,933.07812229 --> 00:11:15,403.07812229 And the Barbershop Quartet just fit that themeing perfectly. 136 00:11:15,403.07812229 --> 00:11:20,323.07812229 It was folksy, nostalgic, and interactive with guests. 137 00:11:20,353.07812229 --> 00:11:27,523.07812229 And the dapper Dans were designed as living entertainment that really reinforced that era and the. 138 00:11:27,538.07812229 --> 00:11:29,698.07812229 Atmosphere on Main Street. 139 00:11:29,858.07812229 --> 00:11:40,238.07812229 They really just help to like, bring that to life and, and their movement and the sound just really kind of transports you into that turn of the century era. 140 00:11:40,798.07812229 --> 00:11:44,308.07812229 On occasion, and I've actually never seen this. 141 00:11:44,308.07812229 --> 00:11:45,448.07812229 I would love to see this. 142 00:11:45,448.07812229 --> 00:11:49,18.07812229 So if you've seen this, um, or you have pictures or videos like. 143 00:11:49,333.07812229 --> 00:11:50,83.07812229 Send them in. 144 00:11:50,83.07812229 --> 00:11:59,263.07812229 I would love to see this, but on occasion they ride a custom four person Schwinn bike while they're entertaining and singing. 145 00:11:59,803.07812229 --> 00:12:04,573.07812229 And again, they perform acapella, but occasionally they have the degan. 146 00:12:04,668.07812229 --> 00:12:06,888.07812229 Organ chimes that Jo, that join them. 147 00:12:06,888.07812229 --> 00:12:14,58.07812229 So in the 1970s, that's when the Dapper Dan started to add the deagan organ chimes to some of their numbers. 148 00:12:14,248.07812229 --> 00:12:21,88.07812229 They're just a really fun way to kind of change things up, add a little bit more dimension. 149 00:12:21,418.07812229 --> 00:12:34,918.07812229 I'm always just so impressed how these performers, I mean, their, their voices are so impressive the way they have their dancing and choreography, right? They have so many of these songs memorized. 150 00:12:34,918.07812229 --> 00:12:41,248.07812229 And then to be able to add on these organ chimes is like just, it just blows my mind. 151 00:12:42,568.07812229 --> 00:12:54,688.07812229 Um, historically the Dapper Dans would sing a mix of barbershop standards, Americana, vaudeville era type tunes, and Disney film songs arranged in barbershop harmony. 152 00:12:54,688.07812229 --> 00:13:02,368.07812229 So you can kind of take some of those songs that, you know, maybe you grew up with or that are really special to you in the Disney. 153 00:13:02,368.07812229 --> 00:13:02,428.07812229 Um. 154 00:13:03,388.07812229 --> 00:13:08,488.07812229 Era, those films, and they put them into that barbershop harmony style. 155 00:13:08,888.07812229 --> 00:13:14,828.07812229 And actually during the holidays they switch to classic Christmas carols or seasonal medleys. 156 00:13:15,68.07812229 --> 00:13:18,848.07812229 One of my favorite songs that they perform is Grim Green Ghosts. 157 00:13:18,848.07812229 --> 00:13:23,58.07812229 So they do that at the Halloween time and it's just so fun. 158 00:13:23,538.07812229 --> 00:13:24,978.07812229 Um, the Dans have. 159 00:13:25,113.07812229 --> 00:13:28,683.07812229 Sung for numerous celebrities and Disney legends. 160 00:13:28,683.07812229 --> 00:13:36,123.07812229 So they have sung for people like Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, and even the Sherman Brothers. 161 00:13:36,123.07812229 --> 00:13:40,113.07812229 So the Sherman brothers were very instrumental in Disney history. 162 00:13:40,443.07812229 --> 00:13:44,973.07812229 Um, they are the ones that wrote, it's a Small world, the Tiki Room. 163 00:13:45,243.07812229 --> 00:13:47,823.07812229 It's a great, big, beautiful tomorrow. 164 00:13:48,93.07812229 --> 00:13:54,453.07812229 So for the dance to be able to perform for the celebrities, oh boy, that is so cool. 165 00:13:55,293.07812229 --> 00:14:08,883.07812229 For Disneyland's 60th anniversary, collectible trading cards actually featured the Dapper Dances and those were released and it was just kind of a nod to their mainstream Americana image. 166 00:14:08,883.07812229 --> 00:14:11,53.07812229 But that would be so interesting. 167 00:14:11,53.07812229 --> 00:14:12,733.07812229 What a cool collectible item. 168 00:14:12,913.07812229 --> 00:14:18,888.07812229 I actually, I wanna look into this and see how do I get these? Some Dapper Dan trading cards. 169 00:14:18,888.07812229 --> 00:14:22,248.07812229 I'm just a huge fan of the dapper dance. 170 00:14:22,248.07812229 --> 00:14:23,718.07812229 They are so impressive to me. 171 00:14:23,718.07812229 --> 00:14:25,848.07812229 They're so fun and engaging. 172 00:14:25,848.07812229 --> 00:14:29,478.07812229 Like they bring the audience in, they joke around with you. 173 00:14:29,848.07812229 --> 00:14:37,48.07812229 And I just love listening to them and kind of bopping around and dancing and, um, they're just some of my favorites. 174 00:14:37,48.07812229 --> 00:14:42,598.07812229 I have been known to, you know, sprint to see them. 175 00:14:44,168.07812229 --> 00:14:50,798.07812229 But really before performing for guests knew, Dans go through an extremely rigorous training. 176 00:14:50,798.07812229 --> 00:15:02,228.07812229 So not just learning like the harmonies, but they also have to learn special choreography, comedic timing, how to interact with guests, and even how to use those chimes properly. 177 00:15:02,678.07812229 --> 00:15:06,128.07812229 Like I said, they're just super engaging, a lot of fun. 178 00:15:06,398.07812229 --> 00:15:11,958.07812229 I would highly recommend that if you are planning a trip to Disneyland, if you've never seen them before. 179 00:15:12,158.07812229 --> 00:15:20,378.07812229 Four, looking on the app or the entertainment guide and kind of figuring out when are they performing, and I would definitely go see them. 180 00:15:20,648.07812229 --> 00:15:21,968.07812229 I remember this summer. 181 00:15:22,883.07812229 --> 00:15:27,833.07812229 Like I said, I would do a lot of sketchy things to see the Dans perform. 182 00:15:27,833.07812229 --> 00:15:37,703.07812229 But um, this summer they were performing in front of the firehouse, so I was actually, before they started performing, I was just going to the bathroom. 183 00:15:37,703.07812229 --> 00:15:43,373.07812229 There's a bathroom right there by the city hall and the fire station, and I was just. 184 00:15:43,373.07812229 --> 00:15:51,803.07812229 You know, in the bathroom doing my thing and all of a sudden I heard the dance start and I was like, oh my God, oh my God, I need to get out there right now. 185 00:15:51,803.07812229 --> 00:15:54,293.07812229 So, you know, I just like made myself hurry up. 186 00:15:54,293.07812229 --> 00:15:58,523.07812229 I hurry up and wash myself and I just go sprinting out of the bathrooms. 187 00:15:58,863.07812229 --> 00:15:59,853.07812229 Right there. 188 00:16:00,463.07812229 --> 00:16:02,143.07812229 To be able to listen to the dances. 189 00:16:02,323.07812229 --> 00:16:04,273.07812229 I was very, very excited. 190 00:16:04,273.07812229 --> 00:16:10,733.07812229 My family and friends were off kind of doing their own thing and I think I maybe only missed like the first song. 191 00:16:10,733.07812229 --> 00:16:11,933.07812229 So it was great. 192 00:16:11,963.07812229 --> 00:16:14,723.07812229 I am always super excited to see them. 193 00:16:15,173.07812229 --> 00:16:15,953.07812229 They just bring. 194 00:16:16,203.07812229 --> 00:16:21,303.07812229 Like, you know, they were Walt's Walt's intention to bring the atmosphere to life. 195 00:16:21,363.07812229 --> 00:16:39,723.07812229 Um, to bring that small town picturesque feel and just make you feel like you are in it and experiencing it and living it and like the rest of the world drifts away and you're just lulled into fantasy with the beautiful voices of the Dapper Dan. 196 00:16:39,723.07812229 --> 00:16:40,863.0781223 So huge fan. 197 00:16:41,833.0781223 --> 00:16:49,3.0781223 Speaking of more amazing musical talent, we have the Disneyland band. 198 00:16:49,63.0781223 --> 00:16:54,613.0781223 Oh, guys, the Disneyland band is such a good time. 199 00:16:55,3.0781223 --> 00:16:56,923.0781223 Wonderful performers. 200 00:16:57,223.0781223 --> 00:17:04,93.0781223 They sing, you know, kind of those classic Disney songs and some of the newer songs too that are coming out in the movies. 201 00:17:04,93.0781223 --> 00:17:11,473.0781223 But they also are just such wonderful entertainers, and I could sit and watch them for hours. 202 00:17:11,473.0781223 --> 00:17:13,963.0781223 I always get really sad when their set is done. 203 00:17:13,963.0781223 --> 00:17:15,763.0781223 I'm like, no, wait, play more. 204 00:17:15,883.0781223 --> 00:17:22,693.0781223 Um, so the Disneyland band was actually around the opening day of Disneyland, so they have. 205 00:17:22,863.0781223 --> 00:17:27,903.0781223 Been around for just as long as Disneyland, July 17th, 1955. 206 00:17:27,903.0781223 --> 00:17:39,763.0781223 And the band has been described in one source as Disneyland's oldest entertainment because they have performed continuously since opening day and. 207 00:17:40,128.0781223 --> 00:17:49,38.0781223 Walt Disney actually originally hired a British band Master Vassie Walker to assemble a band for the parks opening. 208 00:17:49,98.0781223 --> 00:17:56,178.0781223 And originally the band was only scheduled to perform for a two week engagement during the parks opening period. 209 00:17:56,718.0781223 --> 00:18:02,278.0781223 But popularity of the ensemble quickly turned into a permanent. 210 00:18:02,353.0781223 --> 00:18:18,733.0781223 Fixture people loved them, and I totally can see why under Walker's direction, the band developed a large repertoire, including marches, polkas, waltz's, jazz renditions, and of course Disney tunes. 211 00:18:18,793.0781223 --> 00:18:25,873.0781223 And they began the tradition of marching through Main Street, USA and other areas of the park. 212 00:18:25,873.0781223 --> 00:18:29,503.0781223 So it's like a good traditional marching band. 213 00:18:29,503.0781223 --> 00:18:35,53.0781223 The band actually has also expanded into smaller ensembles for special purposes. 214 00:18:35,143.0781223 --> 00:18:45,13.0781223 And according to One Source, subgroups include the hook and ladder code that they perform on Main Street or, um, the Royal Street Bachelors. 215 00:18:45,13.0781223 --> 00:18:46,963.0781223 They're in New Orleans Squares. 216 00:18:46,963.0781223 --> 00:18:50,593.0781223 And these are kind of for more of those like intimate performances. 217 00:18:51,53.0781223 --> 00:18:54,623.0781223 But when the band first started, they didn't e they didn't even. 218 00:18:54,783.0781223 --> 00:18:56,883.0781223 Own their own instruments. 219 00:18:56,913.0781223 --> 00:19:02,943.0781223 Like we've talked about this before, how the creation of Disneyland, boy, it was. 220 00:19:04,108.0781223 --> 00:19:13,288.0781223 Quite a rush and they were getting scrappy in order to figure out how to make the parks come together. 221 00:19:13,288.0781223 --> 00:19:18,118.0781223 And one of those was the instruments for the Disneyland band. 222 00:19:18,118.0781223 --> 00:19:22,168.0781223 So they didn't even have or own their own instruments and they were actually. 223 00:19:22,268.0781223 --> 00:19:34,28.0781223 Borrowed from local high schools and municipal bands all throughout the Los Angeles area until Disneyland could eventually afford to purchase a full set of the instruments. 224 00:19:34,28.0781223 --> 00:19:35,558.0781223 Which is just wild to me. 225 00:19:35,568.0781223 --> 00:19:38,178.0781223 it just shows how gritty. 226 00:19:38,613.0781223 --> 00:19:53,903.0781223 They were in those first few years of Disneyland, in the 1960s and seventies, guests could actually sign up to conduct the Disneyland band, and winners got a souvenir, baton and a photo. 227 00:19:53,903.0781223 --> 00:19:55,463.0781223 How cool. 228 00:19:55,463.0781223 --> 00:19:59,703.0781223 I know nothing about conducting bands or reading or writing music. 229 00:19:59,708.0781223 --> 00:20:08,508.0781223 But that would be so cool to do, and unfortunately that tradition is no longer, happening. 230 00:20:08,588.0781223 --> 00:20:10,478.0781223 Now let's get into some logistics. 231 00:20:10,478.0781223 --> 00:20:20,858.0781223 So the band actually performs several times a day in full uniform in all weather, and sometimes up to six shows a day. 232 00:20:21,338.0781223 --> 00:20:23,928.0781223 These members, they train like. 233 00:20:24,358.0781223 --> 00:20:31,828.0781223 Athletes to be able to like maintain their breathing control and their endurance like they play for quite a while. 234 00:20:31,858.0781223 --> 00:20:33,328.0781223 Those instruments are heavy. 235 00:20:33,328.0781223 --> 00:20:35,218.0781223 They're marching and moving all around. 236 00:20:35,648.0781223 --> 00:20:42,368.0781223 The, the uniforms, boy, they are snazzy, but I can only imagine how hot they would be. 237 00:20:42,638.0781223 --> 00:20:48,818.0781223 So not only are they great entertainers, but they have got to be pretty physically fit. 238 00:20:49,598.0781223 --> 00:20:54,878.0781223 So if you have not yet checked out the Disneyland band, you definitely need to. 239 00:20:54,878.0781223 --> 00:21:09,148.0781223 But if you have heard the Disneyland band, I would love for you to leave a comment or message me about what are some of your favorite memories from listening to the band? Next up on our list, we have another amazing band. 240 00:21:09,148.0781223 --> 00:21:10,798.0781223 So this is the Purley Band. 241 00:21:10,798.0781223 --> 00:21:25,258.0781223 And the Purley Band is inspired by the animated musical trope scene in the film Mary Poppins and that film, the Purley musicians appear during the Supercalifragilistic xpi dose Posis sequence. 242 00:21:25,983.0781223 --> 00:21:40,533.0781223 If you go back and watch that movie or you are familiar with it and you see the little musical performers, they're dressed all brightly during that's that part of the movie then that is what our Disneyland band, Purley band was inspired by. 243 00:21:41,83.0781223 --> 00:21:43,363.0781223 The Purley, that's what they called them. 244 00:21:43,603.0781223 --> 00:21:51,23.0781223 They were a regular fixture at Disneyland shortly after the Mary Poppins film came out, the film came out in 1960. 245 00:21:51,133.0781223 --> 00:21:51,613.0781223 Four. 246 00:21:51,663.0781223 --> 00:21:58,143.0781223 Not around as long as the Dapper Dans or the Disneyland band, but they've been there for quite. 247 00:21:59,43.0781223 --> 00:22:10,743.0781223 While, and the band's costume motif of coats and suits covered with these large mother of pearl buttons that's drawn from the tradition of London's pearly kings and queens. 248 00:22:10,743.0781223 --> 00:22:21,3.0781223 And that was a working class charitable tradition in the 19th century where participants wore clothing decorated with pearl buttons and they paraded around for fundraising. 249 00:22:21,433.0781223 --> 00:22:25,963.0781223 the Purley Band concepts ties into that Victorian and Ed Edwardian era. 250 00:22:26,528.0781223 --> 00:22:36,8.0781223 British music hall walks and street bands, and that just really helps explain the cheerful marching style that you see from the Purley Band. 251 00:22:36,8.0781223 --> 00:22:43,708.0781223 And again, just brings in that happy atmosphere that Walt Disney was trying to achieve there on Main Street. 252 00:22:43,708.0781223 --> 00:22:45,658.0781223 So they fit right in. 253 00:22:46,78.0781223 --> 00:22:54,98.0781223 Now I'm bringing them up because while they don't often play exactly on Main Street, they do play at the. 254 00:22:54,453.0781223 --> 00:23:03,213.0781223 End of Main Street right in front of the castle, so I kind of wanted to include them in Main Street Entertainment so you can find them there in front of the castle. 255 00:23:03,973.0781223 --> 00:23:10,493.0781223 They will often have interactions with special characters like Mary Poppins and Bert. 256 00:23:10,523.0781223 --> 00:23:13,43.0781223 They join in and have a lot of fun with them. 257 00:23:13,413.0781223 --> 00:23:25,53.0781223 You can also find them between the castle in Dumbos area and near the second level of the, it's a small World Mall entrance, so they're kind of a little bit all over the place. 258 00:23:25,293.0781223 --> 00:23:26,793.0781223 Mostly there in fantasy land. 259 00:23:26,938.0781223 --> 00:23:39,388.0781223 But if you're walking down Main Street and you get to the end, maybe time it out nicely and you can enjoy watching the Purley Band, and especially when they have Bur and Mary Poppins with them. 260 00:23:39,388.0781223 --> 00:23:41,188.0781223 That is super fun. 261 00:23:41,818.0781223 --> 00:23:44,68.0781223 Next up, let's talk about fireworks. 262 00:23:44,68.0781223 --> 00:23:49,678.0781223 We all know that Disney is well known for their fireworks. 263 00:23:49,678.0781223 --> 00:23:56,968.0781223 I always joke with friends and family that Disneyland fireworks have ruined me for any other fireworks show. 264 00:23:56,968.0781223 --> 00:24:05,8.0781223 Like, you know, it's the 4th of July or, uh, new Year's Eve or something, and you have our local towns like doing fireworks, and I'm like, hmm. 265 00:24:05,613.0781223 --> 00:24:11,223.0781223 Sorry, I've seen Disney fireworks, like those just don't do it for me. 266 00:24:11,223.0781223 --> 00:24:22,533.0781223 Once you've watched fireworks behind a castle with projections on it, or you've danced down Main Street while the fireworks are going off, you just, you really can't beat it. 267 00:24:22,723.0781223 --> 00:24:23,203.0781223 The very. 268 00:24:23,293.0781223 --> 00:24:33,733.0781223 First fireworks at Disneyland debuted in 1956, about a year after the park opened in 1955, and this was at the request of Walt Disney himself. 269 00:24:33,943.0781223 --> 00:24:42,13.0781223 He wanted a nighttime spectacular that would cap the day for guests and keep them in the parks a little longer. 270 00:24:42,418.0781223 --> 00:24:52,378.0781223 So part of the reason for the fireworks was really practical, like it encouraged guests to remain until after dark, making the park more appealing as a full day destination. 271 00:24:52,378.0781223 --> 00:24:58,78.0781223 And we, if you remember in our last episode, we talked about the Chicago Railway Fair. 272 00:24:58,913.0781223 --> 00:25:06,533.0781223 And there at the end of the night for the fair, they had a firework show and that's really kind of where Walt was inspired. 273 00:25:06,533.0781223 --> 00:25:11,333.0781223 Like he saw that and thought, oh boy, I really want to bring that forward into my park. 274 00:25:11,333.0781223 --> 00:25:14,363.0781223 And he kind of called it his kiss Goodnight. 275 00:25:14,393.0781223 --> 00:25:24,903.0781223 That was a great way, not only to keep the guests in the park longer, but also to just send everybody off with a nice little, you know, a light, a nice little kiss. 276 00:25:24,903.0781223 --> 00:25:25,413.0781223 Goodnight. 277 00:25:26,268.0781223 --> 00:25:33,18.0781223 The earliest shows though were extremely modest by today's standards, like extremely modest. 278 00:25:33,18.0781223 --> 00:25:39,708.0781223 They would only last like maybe a few minutes, and cast members would actually have to manually light the fuses. 279 00:25:39,708.0781223 --> 00:25:40,68.0781223 So. 280 00:25:40,983.0781223 --> 00:25:45,603.0781223 I am sure things got pretty risky and that was an interesting job. 281 00:25:45,883.0781223 --> 00:25:55,123.0781223 The name Fantasy in the Sky was in use as early as 1958 for the regular fireworks display at Disneyland. 282 00:25:57,43.0781223 --> 00:26:08,533.0781223 And then in 2000, the show believed there's magic in the Stars debuted, and that was replacing fantasy in the sky for the Park's 45th anniversary. 283 00:26:08,533.0781223 --> 00:26:12,853.0781223 And this was a big step up in terms of narratives. 284 00:26:13,93.0781223 --> 00:26:15,163.0781223 Soundtrack and technology. 285 00:26:15,463.0781223 --> 00:26:22,663.0781223 So we started to see the fireworks show shift a little bit more towards what we're used to seeing today. 286 00:26:23,23.0781223 --> 00:26:27,823.0781223 So fantasy in the sky was the longest running show. 287 00:26:27,823.0781223 --> 00:26:29,563.0781223 It ran from 19. 288 00:26:29,763.0781223 --> 00:26:33,3.0781223 58 to 1996. 289 00:26:33,3.0781223 --> 00:26:43,833.0781223 That's roughly 38 years of continuous operation, making it by far the longest running Firework Spectacular in Disneyland's history. 290 00:26:43,833.0781223 --> 00:26:52,183.0781223 So that show was the og, dreams Come True is the most popular. 291 00:26:53,168.0781223 --> 00:27:01,718.0781223 And it really wasn't just a fireworks show, like this is where Disney started to pop off. 292 00:27:02,513.0781223 --> 00:27:07,703.0781223 Metaphorically, and I suppose literally when it came to their fireworks show. 293 00:27:07,703.0781223 --> 00:27:21,503.0781223 So it was a love letter to Disneyland itself, and this was to celebrate the park's history through music narration and fireworks, synced the attractions and the lands that shaped it. 294 00:27:21,893.0781223 --> 00:27:25,553.0781223 And it is often called the greatest Disney fireworks show. 295 00:27:25,918.0781223 --> 00:27:32,368.0781223 Ever produced, not only by fans, but by many Disney imagineers and cast members who worked on it. 296 00:27:33,58.0781223 --> 00:27:41,158.0781223 Then in 2023, we had Wondrous Journeys, and that is the current fireworks show and Wondrous Journeys. 297 00:27:41,243.0781223 --> 00:27:44,933.0781223 It celebrates a hundred years of Disney animation. 298 00:27:44,933.0781223 --> 00:27:59,63.0781223 So the Disney company celebrated its 100th birthday in 2023, hence the Wondrous Journeys, and now they are currently celebrating their 70th anniversary of the Disneyland Park. 299 00:27:59,363.0781223 --> 00:28:10,703.0781223 So they're continuing to play Wondrous Journeys, and it just really is a great show that celebrates all that the Disney company itself has done over the last 100 years. 300 00:28:11,723.0781223 --> 00:28:15,593.0781223 Now here's some tips about navigating the firework. 301 00:28:15,593.0781223 --> 00:28:21,893.0781223 Show some things, um, that if you're new to the parks or you've never actually seen the firework show, you might find helpful. 302 00:28:21,893.0781223 --> 00:28:27,248.0781223 So one thing to note my friends, is that during off peak months, which nowadays the parks. 303 00:28:27,968.0781223 --> 00:28:31,568.0781223 It gets so busy year round, I feel like that's a hard thing to even say. 304 00:28:31,598.0781223 --> 00:28:37,8.0781223 But during off peak months, the show will usually only run on the weekends. 305 00:28:37,8.0781223 --> 00:28:42,438.0781223 And this was actually not something that I was aware of the very first time I went to Disneyland. 306 00:28:42,438.0781223 --> 00:28:45,108.0781223 So it's been many years since I've been there for the first time. 307 00:28:45,108.0781223 --> 00:28:50,688.0781223 But we went for the first time in February and you know, I had spent my whole day like, okay. 308 00:28:51,18.0781223 --> 00:28:55,368.0781223 We had the fireworks starting at nine 'cause that's what I had heard in the past. 309 00:28:55,518.0781223 --> 00:28:58,68.0781223 And you know, kind of like planning my whole day around that. 310 00:28:58,428.0781223 --> 00:29:00,48.0781223 And then lo and behold. 311 00:29:00,993.0781223 --> 00:29:07,793.0781223 The show did not happen because it was not a weekend when we were there which was okay, like we still had an amazing time. 312 00:29:07,823.0781223 --> 00:29:15,603.0781223 But if you really have your heart set on the scene, the Disneyland fireworks, then just be aware that during off peak months it. 313 00:29:16,83.0781223 --> 00:29:17,943.0781223 Only runs on the weekends. 314 00:29:17,943.0781223 --> 00:29:22,53.0781223 And also be aware that the wind and the weather can affect the show. 315 00:29:22,323.0781223 --> 00:29:26,163.0781223 So it can get pretty windy there in Anaheim. 316 00:29:26,403.0781223 --> 00:29:43,563.0781223 So, if it gets too windy or even if you might not feel the wind on the ground, if there's too much wind up higher in the air that could blow the fireworks and any sparks around, they will cancel the show just for safety measures for us and, and for the, the people that live in the surrounding areas. 317 00:29:44,973.0781223 --> 00:29:50,373.0781223 But a lot of times, even if they cancel the fireworks, they still have the projections going. 318 00:29:50,373.0781223 --> 00:30:03,63.0781223 So the fireworks show, like we talked about a few minutes ago, it has evolved over time and it's not just fireworks, but they engage in projections and they will project on the castle. 319 00:30:03,333.0781223 --> 00:30:12,603.0781223 They'll project on Main Street, the buildings of Main Street itself, they'll project over at it's a small world and now they have a new show. 320 00:30:12,933.0781223 --> 00:30:27,663.0781223 In star Wars Galaxy's Edge, where you can, it's kind of a, a different Star Wars theme to it, but, so you might not have the actual fireworks themselves, but you can still have fun and see the music and see the projections. 321 00:30:27,663.0781223 --> 00:30:32,253.0781223 I've had that happen to me a few times, and it's still always a really good time no matter what. 322 00:30:33,58.0781223 --> 00:30:41,248.0781223 Another thing to note too is that fantasy land in tune town and those areas back there, they get closed down during and after the show for a little bit. 323 00:30:41,248.0781223 --> 00:30:44,488.0781223 So especially in fantasy land, everything gets closed down. 324 00:30:44,488.0781223 --> 00:30:46,878.0781223 You can't even really walk through the castle. 325 00:30:46,878.0781223 --> 00:30:47,388.0781223 You can't. 326 00:30:47,388.0781223 --> 00:30:49,848.0781223 They have certain areas of fantasy land blocked off. 327 00:30:50,178.0781223 --> 00:30:53,928.0781223 So that's when the fire department will like come in and do their safety check after the show. 328 00:30:53,928.0781223 --> 00:30:55,128.0781223 So just be aware. 329 00:30:55,863.0781223 --> 00:31:05,163.0781223 I know I've gotten myself stuck back there before trying to get to certain places and, um, areas were roped off after the fireworks because of those reasons. 330 00:31:05,163.0781223 --> 00:31:13,893.0781223 So a lot of people will ask me like, what are your tips for where to sit and like, what time to get there? And guys, that's really hard for me to say. 331 00:31:13,893.0781223 --> 00:31:15,933.0781223 Like it really just depends. 332 00:31:16,333.0781223 --> 00:31:24,43.0781223 If you are someone that like seeing the firework show is really, really important for you. 333 00:31:24,563.0781223 --> 00:31:26,753.0781223 Maybe a little bit more pre-planning. 334 00:31:26,813.0781223 --> 00:31:31,793.0781223 Some great seating is just right there in front of the castle to be perfectly honest. 335 00:31:31,793.0781223 --> 00:31:33,293.0781223 Like those are the best views. 336 00:31:33,503.0781223 --> 00:31:36,143.0781223 You don't have the trees blocking you. 337 00:31:36,423.0781223 --> 00:31:41,223.0781223 You can see things straight on, but also don't rule out Main Street sitting. 338 00:31:41,868.0781223 --> 00:31:45,208.0781223 On Main Street can be really amazing too. 339 00:31:45,208.0781223 --> 00:31:55,778.0781223 So you get the fireworks in the background, but you can see the projections and it's just like kind of all encompassing, when you're like, you feel like you are just engulfed in it when you're on Main Street. 340 00:31:56,648.0781223 --> 00:32:01,888.0781223 This last, one of the last trips that I was at, my son and I, we got separated from our friends. 341 00:32:01,888.0781223 --> 00:32:05,908.0781223 It was, it was the 70th and it was madness. 342 00:32:05,908.0781223 --> 00:32:11,98.0781223 So he and I actually ducked into the jelly holiday and snagged a table there. 343 00:32:11,98.0781223 --> 00:32:14,338.0781223 We got some treats and we sat there and watched the fireworks. 344 00:32:14,338.0781223 --> 00:32:15,178.0781223 It was a great view. 345 00:32:15,178.0781223 --> 00:32:15,598.0781223 It wasn't. 346 00:32:15,743.0781223 --> 00:32:23,393.0781223 Best view, but it was still a great view and we got to sit and enjoy some treats and we met some lovely ladies that we were chatting with, so that was super fun. 347 00:32:23,733.0781223 --> 00:32:34,203.0781223 But as far as seating goes, you know, check out Main Street, try to get up closer towards the castle, like past the hub area, 'cause then you don't have the trees blocking you. 348 00:32:34,263.0781223 --> 00:32:41,403.0781223 And as far as timing goes, oh boy, there are people that will start camping out on spots like. 349 00:32:42,258.0781223 --> 00:32:44,88.0781223 Hours ahead of time. 350 00:32:44,188.0781223 --> 00:32:52,78.0781223 I don't ever find it super necessary, but the fireworks for me personally, like they're, I could take it or leave it. 351 00:32:53,48.0781223 --> 00:32:55,178.0781223 If it works out where we see 'em, great. 352 00:32:55,588.0781223 --> 00:32:57,568.0781223 If not, I, I am not. 353 00:32:58,653.0781223 --> 00:33:00,393.0781223 I'm fine with missing out on them. 354 00:33:00,393.0781223 --> 00:33:02,793.0781223 It's not that big of a deal to me personally. 355 00:33:03,93.0781223 --> 00:33:11,683.0781223 So I honestly usually wait kind of until the last minute and just like find a spot that's open, even if it's not like the best place. 356 00:33:11,683.0781223 --> 00:33:16,783.0781223 But one thing you might consider too is that if you do really want to ensure getting a good. 357 00:33:16,933.0781223 --> 00:33:27,613.0781223 Bought maybe planning out like an hour before the show starts and you can go and get some snacks or you know, get your dinner, mobile order that, get it to go and have a seat. 358 00:33:27,943.0781223 --> 00:33:37,323.0781223 I will say when I was there a few months ago, my friend and I, we did a tour, so we got some reserve seating area and that was amazing. 359 00:33:37,353.0781223 --> 00:33:39,3.0781223 But we got there early enough. 360 00:33:39,3.0781223 --> 00:33:39,963.0781223 That's kind of what we did. 361 00:33:39,963.0781223 --> 00:33:42,723.0781223 We went and got some snacks and then we just kind of got cozy. 362 00:33:43,33.0781223 --> 00:33:47,713.0781223 On the ground, enjoyed our food and then got to watch the parade and the show. 363 00:33:48,553.0781223 --> 00:33:59,693.0781223 So me, me personally, I would not camp out any more than an hour ahead of the show, and that's even pushing it for me. 364 00:33:59,693.0781223 --> 00:34:01,373.0781223 But you have to do what's best for you. 365 00:34:01,403.0781223 --> 00:34:08,863.0781223 But just know that there people really do start to camp out pretty early to get those prime seats. 366 00:34:08,873.5824094 --> 00:34:10,221.8020806 All right, party people. 367 00:34:10,221.8020806 --> 00:34:14,151.8020806 Let's keep this party going and let's talk about the parades. 368 00:34:14,151.8020806 --> 00:34:20,781.8020806 So, uh, Disneyland is known for its amazing parades and you know, when it comes to. 369 00:34:21,201.8020806 --> 00:34:23,61.8020806 Entertainment there at Disneyland. 370 00:34:23,301.8020806 --> 00:34:33,81.8020806 I might not wait around and make it a priority to see the fireworks, but I will make it a priority to watch a good parade. 371 00:34:33,471.8020806 --> 00:34:39,381.8020806 So in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Disneyland ran variety parades and those. 372 00:34:40,356.8020806 --> 00:34:45,756.8020806 With themes linked to anniversaries, holidays, or like film tie-ins. 373 00:34:45,756.8020806 --> 00:34:52,56.8020806 So for example, the Mickey Mouse Club Circus Parade began in November of 1955. 374 00:34:53,311.8020806 --> 00:34:56,191.8020806 And early day parades were daylight. 375 00:34:56,551.8020806 --> 00:34:58,471.8020806 They were modest lighting. 376 00:34:58,721.8020806 --> 00:35:03,791.8020806 Then later night parades, like the main street electrical parade and paint. 377 00:35:03,791.8020806 --> 00:35:14,951.8020806 The night made lighting the focal point and the shift from incandescent bulbs to LEDs and the use of digital control systems, advanced floating mechanics. 378 00:35:14,981.8020806 --> 00:35:16,601.8020806 It just really started to. 379 00:35:16,671.8020806 --> 00:35:20,331.8020806 Elevate the parade experience for guests. 380 00:35:20,511.8020806 --> 00:35:29,581.8020806 So initially, live band accompaniment or just simple recorded tracks is what played with the parades. 381 00:35:29,581.8020806 --> 00:35:38,851.8020806 And then over time, fully orchestrated soundtracks synchronized with the floats custom compositions multi-channel. 382 00:35:39,66.8020806 --> 00:35:48,426.8020806 Speakers, started to come into play and just bringing the parades to life again, creating yet another immersive experience. 383 00:35:49,510.1576645 --> 00:36:02,658.9374973 So the Christmas fantasy parade, began in 1995, and it has run for 30 years and counting. 384 00:36:02,928.9374973 --> 00:36:08,468.9374973 So every year Disney does a Christmas parade, and it's the Christmas fantasy parade. 385 00:36:08,618.9374973 --> 00:36:13,868.9374973 So this is actually the longest running parade in Disney history. 386 00:36:14,273.9374973 --> 00:36:17,123.9374973 Clocking in at 30 years and counting. 387 00:36:17,393.9374973 --> 00:36:22,283.9374973 They will run that parade again this year for Christmas 2025. 388 00:36:22,643.9374973 --> 00:36:32,693.9374973 Now the most popular parade is the main Street electrical parade, and that ran for cumulatively 30 years. 389 00:36:32,693.9374973 --> 00:36:37,433.9374973 So the Christmas fantasy and the Main Street electrical parade are like neck and neck. 390 00:36:38,333.9374973 --> 00:36:47,633.9374973 For the longest running, but Main Street Electrical Parade is most definitely the most popular parade, and this parade is so fun and gorgeous. 391 00:36:47,633.9374973 --> 00:36:49,433.9374973 It is a nighttime parade. 392 00:36:49,703.9374973 --> 00:36:52,553.9374973 The floats are lit up fun. 393 00:36:52,553.9374973 --> 00:36:54,593.9374973 Music is just amazing to me. 394 00:36:55,353.9374973 --> 00:36:57,633.9374973 What people can do with lighting. 395 00:36:57,633.9374973 --> 00:37:01,863.9374973 Now, I personally have never seen the Main Street electrical parade at Disneyland. 396 00:37:02,193.9374973 --> 00:37:09,213.9374973 I did, however, watch it the first time I went to Disney World and I was just blown away. 397 00:37:09,213.9374973 --> 00:37:10,833.9374973 It's so good. 398 00:37:11,203.9374973 --> 00:37:15,13.9374973 Now though, the current show that we have is Paint the Night. 399 00:37:15,103.9374973 --> 00:37:17,863.9374973 Oh, that show is so fun. 400 00:37:17,863.9374973 --> 00:37:29,173.9374973 And it debuted May 22nd in 2015, and it was actually originally part of the 60th anniversary, their diamond celebration for Disneyland. 401 00:37:29,443.9374973 --> 00:37:39,673.9374973 It's often described as Main Street Electrical parade meets world of color and world of color is the water and light show over at Disney, California Adventure. 402 00:37:39,983.9374973 --> 00:37:43,853.9374973 It's got that same nostalgic charm, but it's powered. 403 00:37:44,118.9374973 --> 00:37:47,118.9374973 By that state of the art tech. 404 00:37:47,118.9374973 --> 00:37:55,848.9374973 So you get, you know, the nostalgia of the main Street electrical parade, but you get the new cool technology of world of color. 405 00:37:56,88.9374973 --> 00:37:59,268.9374973 It's just a really beautiful, fun show. 406 00:37:59,268.9374973 --> 00:38:03,828.9374973 The music, ugh, it's so energizing when it's been a long day. 407 00:38:04,228.9374973 --> 00:38:14,788.9374973 And you get the, the parade coming through and you just start busting out dancing and jumping around and you're just like, yeah, I'm ready to take on the few more hours left. 408 00:38:15,178.9374973 --> 00:38:21,748.9374973 Um, so some kind of cool facts about paint the night is there are over 1.5 409 00:38:21,748.9374973 --> 00:38:28,348.9374973 million LED lights and they are each individually programmable. 410 00:38:28,713.9374973 --> 00:38:29,913.9374973 That's wild. 411 00:38:30,243.9374973 --> 00:38:33,63.9374973 It's fully wireless float communication. 412 00:38:33,63.9374973 --> 00:38:38,913.9374973 So the floats, quote unquote, talk to each other in order to sink color and timing. 413 00:38:39,273.9374973 --> 00:38:44,333.9374973 They run on rechargeable battery systems instead of like gas generators. 414 00:38:45,868.9374973 --> 00:38:52,708.9374973 There's performers in the parades, of course, and their costumes also feature fiber optic and LED elements. 415 00:38:53,128.9374973 --> 00:38:56,518.9374973 Their costumes are often synced to the music. 416 00:38:56,518.9374973 --> 00:38:59,758.9374973 The, it's just, it's wild, the technology that they can make happen. 417 00:39:00,188.9374973 --> 00:39:07,28.9374973 The costume control software allows the designers to repaint color palettes. 418 00:39:07,208.9374973 --> 00:39:12,818.9374973 On the fly, which kind of ties into that name of paint the Night. 419 00:39:13,178.9374973 --> 00:39:20,708.9374973 And it's one of the first Disney parades to use Bluetooth enabled guest interactivity. 420 00:39:20,708.9374973 --> 00:39:25,238.9374973 So what that means is that guests can kind of purchase items. 421 00:39:25,468.9374973 --> 00:39:29,938.9374973 So they can purchase glow ears or wands or paint brushes. 422 00:39:30,158.9374973 --> 00:39:40,118.9374973 Right now with the 70th, you can have one of those giant keys and those actually light up and sink with the parade like it is wild. 423 00:39:40,148.9374973 --> 00:39:41,498.9374973 It's so fun just. 424 00:39:42,213.9374973 --> 00:39:43,743.9374973 It's beautiful. 425 00:39:43,893.9374973 --> 00:39:52,353.9374973 It's fun, and the technology and the capabilities that go into making this parade happen is just absolutely wild. 426 00:39:52,563.9374973 --> 00:39:56,163.9374973 Highly recommend making the time to go see Paint the Night. 427 00:39:56,193.9374973 --> 00:39:59,758.9374973 Now, some of the parades, not the, not paint the night, but in the past. 428 00:40:00,988.9374973 --> 00:40:03,88.9374973 Some parades also run during the day. 429 00:40:03,88.9374973 --> 00:40:06,418.9374973 So you'll have a daytime and or a nighttime parade. 430 00:40:06,698.9374973 --> 00:40:13,988.9374973 So when you go and visit, just check out the entertainment schedule and see, Hey, what's going on? What parades you? You don't wanna miss a parade. 431 00:40:13,988.9374973 --> 00:40:14,798.9374973 They're so fun. 432 00:40:15,108.9374973 --> 00:40:21,468.9374973 Some, some practical tips that people often wanna know is about seating and timing. 433 00:40:21,928.9374973 --> 00:40:23,488.9374973 Some great places. 434 00:40:24,618.9374973 --> 00:40:33,888.9374973 Figure out and ask cast members like, where's the parade route going to be? Um, and, you know, getting yourself a nice, comfortable place. 435 00:40:34,278.9374973 --> 00:40:36,798.9374973 Kind of same to the fireworks. 436 00:40:36,798.9374973 --> 00:40:42,18.9374973 People tend to camp out sometimes, many, many hours in advance. 437 00:40:42,588.9374973 --> 00:40:45,648.9374973 I've never really had to do that personally. 438 00:40:46,8.9374973 --> 00:40:51,618.9374973 But if you have littles or if you know you have a big group, you might wanna find a good spot where you can sit down. 439 00:40:52,8.9374973 --> 00:40:53,598.9374973 You know, think about that again. 440 00:40:53,628.9374973 --> 00:40:54,558.9374973 I probably wouldn't. 441 00:40:55,368.9374973 --> 00:41:01,878.9374973 Personally camp out anything longer than an hour, and that's kind of pushing it for me. 442 00:41:01,878.9374973 --> 00:41:08,628.9374973 But if you are gonna camp out, I highly recommend getting some snacks, getting something to eat, you know, making yourself comfortable. 443 00:41:08,628.9374973 --> 00:41:14,298.9374973 Maybe, you know, camping out if you're a big group in shifts, and kind of sharing that responsibility. 444 00:41:14,298.9374973 --> 00:41:19,578.9374973 Another thing too that you could look into is there are dining packages for the. 445 00:41:19,678.9374973 --> 00:41:23,908.9374973 Sometimes the fireworks, but definitely the parades around the park. 446 00:41:23,908.9374973 --> 00:41:26,818.9374973 So that would be like, you know, I'm gonna pay it. 447 00:41:26,818.9374973 --> 00:41:37,478.9374973 It varies on what restaurant you go to, but there's certain restaurants that host that where you could pay, you get a meal and then you also get preferred seating for either. 448 00:41:37,643.9374973 --> 00:41:39,503.9374973 Fireworks or the parade. 449 00:41:39,503.9374973 --> 00:41:41,123.9374973 It just depends on your package. 450 00:41:41,363.9374973 --> 00:41:42,293.9374973 So definitely look into that. 451 00:41:42,293.9374973 --> 00:41:43,943.9374973 Those can certainly be worth it. 452 00:41:43,943.9374973 --> 00:41:45,653.9374973 I definitely appreciate that. 453 00:41:45,653.9374973 --> 00:41:51,563.9374973 That way you're, you're kind of not having to camp out as long and you get some good, yummy food. 454 00:41:51,563.9374973 --> 00:41:52,793.9374973 We did that this summer. 455 00:41:53,273.9374973 --> 00:41:55,8.9374973 We did the plaza in. 456 00:41:56,183.9374973 --> 00:41:57,803.9374973 Dining package for paint the night. 457 00:41:57,803.9374973 --> 00:42:01,133.9374973 So we went and had lunch at Plaza Inn, great meal. 458 00:42:01,133.9374973 --> 00:42:05,633.9374973 And then we just came back later at night and uh, were given the reserve seating. 459 00:42:05,933.9374973 --> 00:42:08,483.9374973 Had a perfect spot right there on the curb. 460 00:42:09,83.9374973 --> 00:42:14,723.9374973 I think we also brought some snacks with us later 'cause it was later, had some desserts and enjoyed it that way. 461 00:42:15,23.9374973 --> 00:42:20,893.9374973 And then again, just a couple months ago when we did that tour, the tour. 462 00:42:21,148.9374973 --> 00:42:27,178.9374973 Offered preferred seating and right where we were, this was right in front of the partner statue there at the hub. 463 00:42:27,478.9374973 --> 00:42:36,983.9374973 And because of the timing of paint the night, so paint the night begins and then it ends, and then like five minutes later, the fireworks start, we had, you know, we looked. 464 00:42:37,823.9374973 --> 00:42:43,943.9374973 Down Main Street and got to sit right at the edge and watch paint the Night. 465 00:42:43,943.9374973 --> 00:42:46,253.9374973 It was the best view I've ever had. 466 00:42:46,643.9374973 --> 00:42:48,443.9374973 You were just in the parade. 467 00:42:48,443.9374973 --> 00:42:49,403.9374973 It was so amazing. 468 00:42:49,403.9374973 --> 00:42:54,23.9374973 And then five minutes later we turned around, we faced the castle and watched the fireworks show. 469 00:42:54,23.9374973 --> 00:43:01,143.9374973 So that tour itself gave us the absolute best seating for both shows and, you know. 470 00:43:01,648.9374973 --> 00:43:10,18.9374973 Like I said, we grabbed some treats and, and snacks and camped out and had a great time, so I highly recommend checking the parades out. 471 00:43:10,18.9374973 --> 00:43:12,328.9374973 They're just a super fun way to. 472 00:43:13,93.9374973 --> 00:43:14,443.9374973 Bring the parks to life. 473 00:43:14,663.9374973 --> 00:43:23,153.9374973 They're great when you are, you know, having a long day and you need a rest, you need to sit down for a little bit, have a snack, and just enjoy some entertainment. 474 00:43:23,153.9374973 --> 00:43:25,163.9374973 So don't skip on the parades, guys. 475 00:43:25,413.9374973 --> 00:43:30,903.9374973 The other thing too, if you're not looking to watch a big, long parade, We actually have. 476 00:43:30,973.9374973 --> 00:43:32,773.9374973 The Cavalcades. 477 00:43:32,803.9374973 --> 00:43:35,293.9374973 The cavalcades are mini parades. 478 00:43:35,443.9374973 --> 00:43:40,363.9374973 They typically include like one or two small floats or vehicles. 479 00:43:40,363.9374973 --> 00:43:49,3.9374973 Sometimes they'll use the main street vehicles and just like a handful of the Disney characters, they're either walking or they're on the floats Music. 480 00:43:49,138.9374973 --> 00:43:52,138.9374973 Theme to the characters or the occasion. 481 00:43:52,138.9374973 --> 00:43:58,808.9374973 Like right now, there's a cavalcade going around for the 70th, you know, so that music was themed to that. 482 00:43:59,78.9374973 --> 00:44:08,128.9374973 Usually the cavalcades are only about three to five minutes, whereas the the bigger main parades, like I said, 20, 30, sometimes even up to 40 minutes. 483 00:44:08,828.9374973 --> 00:44:24,278.9374973 The cavalcades are kind of designed to be spontaneous and frequent, so they kind of create that like surprise moments of Disney magic without requiring guests to like camp out along the curb or make these big plans. 484 00:44:24,488.9374973 --> 00:44:28,598.9374973 You know, it's kind of fun when you're just walking around the parks and you just kind of happen upon them. 485 00:44:28,598.9374973 --> 00:44:29,558.9374973 May you take a moment. 486 00:44:29,763.9374973 --> 00:44:35,13.9374973 Sit or, or stand as they walk by, and then off you go. 487 00:44:35,73.9374973 --> 00:44:36,528.9374973 You know, just a fun little perk to your day. 488 00:44:37,913.9374973 --> 00:44:41,843.9374973 Now there are a few different cavalcades going on right now. 489 00:44:42,153.9374973 --> 00:44:45,513.9374973 One is the Mickey and Friends brand New Day Cavalcades. 490 00:44:45,513.9374973 --> 00:44:50,433.9374973 So, and they usually run a couple of times a day, more towards the afternoon. 491 00:44:50,763.9374973 --> 00:44:52,683.9374973 So this is like Mickey Minnie. 492 00:44:52,683.9374973 --> 00:44:52,863.9374973 They're. 493 00:44:53,13.9374973 --> 00:44:58,353.9374973 Friends, upbeat music just to fun, you know, dancing down the street. 494 00:44:58,713.9374973 --> 00:45:09,483.9374973 Then we have the Celebrate Happy Cavalcade, and this is a newer cavalcade that is specifically for the 70th anniversary, and that features Mickey and friends. 495 00:45:09,483.9374973 --> 00:45:12,183.9374973 And then we also have Duffy and Shelly May. 496 00:45:12,978.9374973 --> 00:45:18,618.9374973 Those are huge popular characters over in the Asian parks. 497 00:45:18,978.9374973 --> 00:45:22,698.9374973 So Duffy and Shelly may are coming to celebrate Disneyland 70th. 498 00:45:23,38.9374973 --> 00:45:28,168.9374973 You're gonna have some Disney princesses and heroes out in that one, so you might. 499 00:45:28,188.9374973 --> 00:45:33,828.9374973 You know, stumble upon that one or check in with a cast member to see where the best place to catch those would be. 500 00:45:34,278.9374973 --> 00:45:44,658.9374973 And then, because right now it's almost Halloween, there's a Mickey and Friends Halloween cavalcade, so they do seasonal offerings, Halloween, Christmas cavalcades. 501 00:45:44,898.9374973 --> 00:45:46,728.9374973 That can just be really fun to check out. 502 00:45:46,728.9374973 --> 00:45:49,38.9374973 So I wouldn't necessarily plan. 503 00:45:49,293.9374973 --> 00:45:51,453.9374973 Plan my day around a cavalcade. 504 00:45:51,453.9374973 --> 00:46:03,933.9374973 But if I'm in an area around Main Street, around the, the castle, and I know that it's gonna be coming by, you know, just being on the lookout and being aware they're, they're really fun to engage in. 505 00:46:05,593.9374973 --> 00:46:14,713.9374973 Then last, but most certainly not least, the final entertainment that we will find on Main Street is the flag retreat. 506 00:46:15,103.9374973 --> 00:46:24,493.9374973 So the flag retreat dates all the way back to opening day, and Walt Disney said, as long as there's Disneyland that flag. 507 00:46:24,858.9374973 --> 00:46:29,358.9374973 Fly and it should be taken down with pride every evening. 508 00:46:29,748.9374973 --> 00:46:38,808.9374973 And this ceremony, the flag retreat is a ceremony and it embodies Walt Disney's respect for America and its servicemen and women. 509 00:46:39,118.9374973 --> 00:46:48,328.9374973 He had a big heart for the armed forces and the men and women that served in it, and he was very proud of his American heritage. 510 00:46:48,448.9374973 --> 00:46:49,828.9374973 And so having that. 511 00:46:49,838.9374973 --> 00:46:56,798.9374973 Flagpole there when you first come into Main Street, and having the flag retreat was something that was really special for him. 512 00:46:56,798.9374973 --> 00:47:04,238.9374973 So he wanted Disneyland to represent the optimism of the Nation of America. 513 00:47:04,538.9374973 --> 00:47:06,758.9374973 So Main Street was kind of that. 514 00:47:06,848.9374973 --> 00:47:12,998.9374973 Every town USA and the flag retreat was the day's closing heart. 515 00:47:13,478.9374973 --> 00:47:13,928.9374973 Beat. 516 00:47:14,408.9374973 --> 00:47:19,778.9374973 So you're gonna find the flag retreat happening there at Town Square on Main Street. 517 00:47:19,778.9374973 --> 00:47:24,788.9374973 So when you first walk into Main Street, there is kind of this little center circle. 518 00:47:24,788.9374973 --> 00:47:25,898.9374973 So that's town square. 519 00:47:26,873.9374973 --> 00:47:34,713.9374973 And that's right in between, the Opera house and city hall and kind of right in front of the, the train station. 520 00:47:34,713.9374973 --> 00:47:38,133.9374973 So huge flagpole there. 521 00:47:38,403.9374973 --> 00:47:43,828.9374973 And you're gonna find the flag retreat happening around four 30 and 5, 4 30 to five. 522 00:47:44,288.9374973 --> 00:47:45,608.9374973 Every day. 523 00:47:45,608.9374973 --> 00:47:49,418.9374973 But definitely make sure that you check the Disneyland app for the exact time. 524 00:47:49,448.9374973 --> 00:47:53,58.9374973 'cause that might shift like in the winter months as the sun is setting. 525 00:47:53,358.9374973 --> 00:47:55,728.9374973 Um, it's usually about 15 to 20 minutes. 526 00:47:55,908.9374973 --> 00:47:58,358.9374973 And there's the Disneyland band. 527 00:47:58,358.9374973 --> 00:48:03,728.9374973 Sometimes the Dapper Dans will perform, and then they have the Disneyland security honor guard. 528 00:48:04,73.9374973 --> 00:48:06,563.9374973 That will also be a part of the flag retreat. 529 00:48:06,563.9374973 --> 00:48:13,733.9374973 So the flag pole there in town square is actually the original from opening day. 530 00:48:13,853.9374973 --> 00:48:21,743.9374973 And the cool thing is that it was constructed using a lightning rod salvaged from a shipwrecked vessel. 531 00:48:22,463.9374973 --> 00:48:23,423.9374973 That's wild. 532 00:48:23,423.9374973 --> 00:48:29,303.9374973 So it's kind of like giving it both like a historical and that symbolic strength. 533 00:48:29,383.9374973 --> 00:48:29,888.9374973 Very cool. 534 00:48:31,178.9374973 --> 00:48:41,438.9374973 So the members of the Disneyland security team, who many are actually military veterans, but these are not like entertainment cast members. 535 00:48:41,438.9374973 --> 00:48:50,748.9374973 These are security who were trained specifically and they have gone through rigorous training on doing flag retreat ceremonies. 536 00:48:50,808.9374973 --> 00:48:53,898.9374973 And like I said, a lot of them are actually previous. 537 00:48:54,328.9374973 --> 00:49:01,798.9374973 Military veterans and they're the ones that perform the formal flag lowering with full military position. 538 00:49:01,858.9374973 --> 00:49:07,168.9374973 And the band is there and the band performs, an armed forces melody. 539 00:49:07,168.9374973 --> 00:49:12,58.9374973 So they are playing the original songs of each branch of the US military. 540 00:49:12,108.9374973 --> 00:49:15,738.9374973 So for the Army Song they play the Cassons go rolling along. 541 00:49:15,738.9374973 --> 00:49:17,688.9374973 For the Navy, its anchors away. 542 00:49:18,108.9374973 --> 00:49:22,128.9374973 In regards to the Air Force, it's the US Air Force song. 543 00:49:22,548.9374973 --> 00:49:33,138.9374973 They play the Marines hymn to honor the Marines and Simper tus for the Coast Guard, and the flag is lowered slowly as the band plays the Star-Spangled Banner. 544 00:49:33,668.9374973 --> 00:49:42,218.9374973 Now on special holidays like Memorial Day Veterans Day, independence Day, Disneyland will actually offer enhanced ceremonies. 545 00:49:42,578.9374973 --> 00:49:46,233.9374973 So on these days, the ceremony is expanded, usually with a larger. 546 00:49:46,653.9374973 --> 00:49:57,153.9374973 Band or extended melodies, and sometimes guest veterans or color guards from local bases will come in and be a part of the ceremony as well. 547 00:49:57,483.9374973 --> 00:50:10,773.9374973 And as each song plays, veterans and active duty members of that branch are invited to stand, be recognized, and often, you know, it's cheering and applause and just really honoring those service men and women. 548 00:50:11,883.9374973 --> 00:50:14,493.9374973 I've watched this ceremony many times. 549 00:50:14,613.9374973 --> 00:50:17,793.9374973 Um, it's always just a good anchor, a good reminder. 550 00:50:18,93.9374973 --> 00:50:20,373.9374973 I come from a military family. 551 00:50:20,373.9374973 --> 00:50:24,63.9374973 My dad served as a Marine and once a Marine, always a Marine. 552 00:50:24,63.9374973 --> 00:50:28,443.9374973 And my husband is a 20 year Army and Army National Guard vet. 553 00:50:28,443.9374973 --> 00:50:38,73.9374973 So I just think that these ceremonies are such a great way to honor the men and women that serve our country in order to make things like Disneyland. 554 00:50:38,553.9374973 --> 00:50:39,783.9374973 A possibility. 555 00:50:39,783.9374973 --> 00:50:52,833.9374973 You know, not every, not every place in the world has the luxury and the opportunity to do and go and live in a place where Disneyland is offered. 556 00:50:52,833.9374973 --> 00:51:04,173.9374973 And I'm, I know, I'm personally just so grateful and I think that the flag retreat is, is a way for just us as adults to come back in and recenter and calm ourselves and just show gratitude. 557 00:51:04,473.9374973 --> 00:51:10,113.9374973 But also, you know, if you have kids, this is a great way to bring them in and kind of, um. 558 00:51:10,878.9374973 --> 00:51:25,438.9374973 Show them a way to show respect and kind of talk about what these people have done for us and why it matters, the sacrifices that they have made so that we get to enjoy the simple pleasures like going to Disneyland. 559 00:51:25,438.9374973 --> 00:51:27,808.9374973 So definitely check out the flag retreat. 560 00:51:27,968.9374973 --> 00:51:31,268.9374973 It's a great ceremony, a great opportunity. 561 00:51:31,658.5496093 --> 00:51:42,278.5496093 Well, my friends, that wraps up today's stroll down Main Street, USA, exploring the sights, sounds, and smiles that bring the heart of Disneyland to life through entertainment. 562 00:51:42,913.5496093 --> 00:51:59,173.5496093 Thanks so much for joining me on this journey through the magic of Disney Past and present from the dapper dance harmonies echoing off the storefronts to the marching magic of the Disneyland Band to the heartfelt flag retreat ceremony that reminds us of the values Walt. 563 00:51:59,193.5496093 --> 00:52:04,293.5496093 Built this park upon Main Street truly is where the magic meets meaning. 564 00:52:04,683.5496093 --> 00:52:10,293.5496093 If you loved this episode and want to keep wandering with me, come join our community over on Patreon. 565 00:52:10,323.5496093 --> 00:52:17,283.5496093 It's completely free to join, but it's where I'll be sharing behind the scenes notes, photos, and bonus. 566 00:52:17,518.5496093 --> 00:52:19,168.5496093 Thoughts from each episode. 567 00:52:19,348.5496093 --> 00:52:27,808.5496093 I think it's such a great space for all of us to connect, help one another, plan trips, and just share our crazy love for Disney. 568 00:52:28,78.5496093 --> 00:52:31,18.5496093 It's like our own little corner of Main Street. 569 00:52:31,408.5496093 --> 00:52:35,938.5496093 If you enjoy today's episode, don't forget to follow rate or leave a review. 570 00:52:35,968.5496093 --> 00:52:40,263.5496093 This really truly helps more Disney Dreamers find their way to the castle. 571 00:52:41,328.5496093 --> 00:52:48,758.5496093 You can also connect with me on Instagram at Once Upon a Castle podcast or on TikTok at Virginia K. 572 00:52:48,758.5496093 --> 00:52:49,368.5496093 West. 573 00:52:50,118.5496093 --> 00:53:04,398.5496093 Now, before I leave you guys, I have got to know what is your favorite main street USA entertainment and what are your best parade and firework tips? So. 574 00:53:05,93.5496093 --> 00:53:13,223.5496093 Some of our listeners are veteran Disneyland goers, and some of our listener listeners are newbies or have never been to the park. 575 00:53:13,223.5496093 --> 00:53:17,933.5496093 So this question is really for you, veteran Disneyland fans. 576 00:53:17,933.5496093 --> 00:53:28,303.5496093 Let's help out our new timers who are planning for their first trips by sharing with them our favorite Main Street entertainment and of course, your best parade and fireworks tips. 577 00:53:28,603.5496093 --> 00:53:39,523.5496093 Um, let me know in the comments or let me know on Patreon or Instagram or TikTok and I will share out those tips and your favorite entertainment on our next episode. 578 00:53:40,93.5496093 --> 00:53:48,193.5496093 And speaking of next time, our next episode is gonna be all about one of Main Street's greatest delights, the food. 579 00:53:48,523.5496093 --> 00:53:50,173.5496093 We'll explore everything from. 580 00:53:50,323.5496093 --> 00:53:56,593.5496093 Classic popcorn and churros to the secrets behind the Carnation Cafe and Gibson Girl ice cream. 581 00:53:56,803.5496093 --> 00:54:00,373.5496093 So stay tuned and of course, stay hungry. 582 00:54:00,743.5496093 --> 00:54:04,613.5496093 Until next time, keep the magic alive and the memories close. 583 00:54:04,613.5496093 --> 00:54:09,653.5496093 And as always, I'm wishing you a great, big, beautiful tomorrow. 584 00:54:10,103.5496093 --> 00:54:10,883.5496093 Bye-bye.