tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post6027658057020356381..comments2024-03-28T16:15:08.971-07:00Comments on GORILLAS DON'T BLOG: Bill Elliott and His Date Niters, July 17 1968Major Pepperidgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-40782253735643496812012-06-22T21:35:44.804-07:002012-06-22T21:35:44.804-07:00The stage'll come up - Tomorrow!The stage'll come up - Tomorrow!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06169920944565828337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-55516600121762758542012-06-22T11:27:11.275-07:002012-06-22T11:27:11.275-07:00Ha, I have a short soundtrack of one of these perf...Ha, I have a short soundtrack of one of these performances on my Disneyland Musical History album. Rockin' out now.<br /><br />JGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-3147670358340074802012-06-22T10:39:08.096-07:002012-06-22T10:39:08.096-07:00The stage still moves. We watched the Jedi Academ...The stage still moves. We watched the Jedi Academy show last Fall and the stage movement up and down is made part of the program, Darth Vader and Darth Maul disappear into the depths while their Storm Trooper minions escape through the audience into a side door behind the soda fountain.<br /><br />The Jedi Academy show is so cute. Little kids are given lightsaber lessons by the young Jedi and then the evil Darths show up with their stormtrooper escort. Each kid gets to fence with one or the other of the Darths. When all have had their turn, the Jedi's declare the bad guys vanquished and they disappear into the depths amid a cloud of fog and sound effects.<br /><br />Those little kids will remember facing down Darth Vader all their lives. What a great Disneyland memory. As far as we could see, there was no additional costs to participate, just waiting.<br /><br />Tears ran down my face as I remembered my children at that age with their fascination with Star Wars, much like mine when the movies were new. Say what we like about Lucas, and I'm no fan of his, he has created a multi-generational phenomenon that creates a bond between children and parents unlike anything else since Twain.<br /><br />JGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-69288165379479633552012-06-22T08:41:32.292-07:002012-06-22T08:41:32.292-07:00That episode is called "Disneyland Showtime&q...That episode is called "Disneyland Showtime" and indeed, Donny and Jay Osmond ride on the bandstand (along with the Kids of the Kingdom) as it descends into the depths, with Kurt Russel shouting at them from above. Great stuff.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14726949166373732451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-32979591611748689532012-06-21T21:45:58.699-07:002012-06-21T21:45:58.699-07:00SundayNight, a friend of mine was also surprised w...SundayNight, a friend of mine was also surprised when he saw these photos in Tomorrowland!<br /><br />Katella, I have no idea, although that Osmond episode is probably available to watch on YouTube. Not sure I have the patience to sit through it though!!Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-86547591300480001012012-06-21T20:23:59.147-07:002012-06-21T20:23:59.147-07:00Major: If I'm not mistaken, Disney did a speci...Major: If I'm not mistaken, Disney did a special about a musical group that performs on this stage and the camera rides up with the performers as they arrive at ground level... I think it may be the Osmond Brothers for the Haunted Mansion show. How far am I off on this?Katella Gatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562521359201308834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-4661802889018123292012-06-21T20:00:04.762-07:002012-06-21T20:00:04.762-07:00I’m so used to seeing Bill Elliot at the Carnation...I’m so used to seeing Bill Elliot at the Carnation Plaza in Disneyland After Dark that it was a real treat to see him and his group at the Tomorrowland stage. Wonderful surprises today Major! Ever since I was a kid I’ve wondered what the underground portion looks like and wondered what it was like to perform on that kind of stage.SundayNightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-88251169135865672492012-06-21T13:50:08.480-07:002012-06-21T13:50:08.480-07:00Nancy, it's not that hot in SoCal today, but d...Nancy, it's not that hot in SoCal today, but don't worry, we'll be roasting soon enough!<br /><br />Katella, wouldn't you like to be "on board" the stage as it went back down into the underground area?<br /><br />Viewliner, I wish I had personal memories of bands playing at this bandstand...<br /><br />Connie, !!!<br /><br />TokyoMagic!, you're right... and it's just one more thing that no longer moves.<br /><br />Snow White Sanctum, I wonder if there is any footage of the stage rising or sinking. Such a cool idea!<br /><br />BIWATW!, you should always go with TokyoMagic!Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-74075776214856367702012-06-21T12:39:27.034-07:002012-06-21T12:39:27.034-07:00I'm with TokyoMagic! The World On the Move nee...I'm with TokyoMagic! The World On the Move needs to move back!<br /><br />Great shots!...But It Wasn't Always That Way!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11023777086652790285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-69510716409889679272012-06-21T12:05:40.858-07:002012-06-21T12:05:40.858-07:00A planter by day, a bopping Tomorrowland stage by ...A planter by day, a bopping Tomorrowland stage by night. Would have loved to see this in action. Can almost hear the music right now.Snow White Archivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715594290214114608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-79360306850443152632012-06-21T12:03:00.278-07:002012-06-21T12:03:00.278-07:00Tomorrowland 1967, "A World On The Move"...Tomorrowland 1967, "A World On The Move".... even it's buildings (Carousel Theater and Coke Terrace Bandstand) were in motion!TokyoMagic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16340756514811789233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-13547740279836985102012-06-21T08:34:34.304-07:002012-06-21T08:34:34.304-07:00I remember this like it was yesterday or was it th...I remember this like it was yesterday or was it the day before yesterday. Whatever! Saw Bill Elliott and Terri a few times. They were great. Disneyland and music after dark was the best. Great pics Major!The Viewliner Limitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730924067419581447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-7891726461407315522012-06-21T06:01:18.826-07:002012-06-21T06:01:18.826-07:00When I was young, this "pop-up" stage wa...When I was young, this "pop-up" stage was absolutely the most impressive thing in Tomorrowland. It was perfectly disguised as a planter, and permitted performers to make instant entrances and exits on cue without having to cross a public space.Katella Gatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562521359201308834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-55726638027108458392012-06-21T06:01:00.050-07:002012-06-21T06:01:00.050-07:00gorgeous!!! what a nice surprise on a hot Thursda...gorgeous!!! what a nice surprise on a hot Thursday morning!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895614694411482044noreply@blogger.com