tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post8271696950679265653..comments2024-03-28T08:01:16.665-07:00Comments on GORILLAS DON'T BLOG: Cast Member Photos From Huck!Major Pepperidgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-31249424773424073732015-09-24T13:35:15.832-07:002015-09-24T13:35:15.832-07:00Major...at the time of my departure in June of 197...Major...at the time of my departure in June of 1977, I was making top rate for an RO of $6.47/hour. Put that into an inflation adjusted calculator and it comes out to around $25.40 today. If a married couple was working, together they could afford a small home and the commute costs. Plus we had benefits too...for those of us with 'permanent' A or B status. During the summer the "C" group were reclassified as A or B so we took advantage of health/dental during that season. And we earned vacation time based on hours worked throughout the year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-61813253966585675982015-09-23T09:52:02.148-07:002015-09-23T09:52:02.148-07:00KS, thank you for the fun information about Custer...KS, thank you for the fun information about Custer's Last Stand and the Banana Ball! It really was a different time; there were so many social events for employees in the old days, including things like bowling leagues and softball games - and from what Huck says, he made pretty good money, unlike the employees of today. Again, thanks for the information!Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-66792648711371481122015-09-23T08:39:33.737-07:002015-09-23T08:39:33.737-07:00Major....Custer's Last Stand (sponsored by Fro...Major....Custer's Last Stand (sponsored by Frontierland employees)was a summer bash for the several hundred or so in attendance. The beer kegs in multitude and non-stop bands playing the night away. I recall some being held in the Union Hall in Santa Ana. It was a big deal and supervision warned us not to call in sick the next day! Many of us stumbled into work wearing sun glasses to help with the hangover. Banana Ball was sponsored by some of us in Adventureland...a little more subdued framed in a Polynesian way. Didn't mean it wasn't a bit wild but nothing ever matched Custer's. I'm sure others will chime in here. Those were great days...a different time. Liability issues and the sheer size of the Disney Resort has definitely taken its toll on employees feeling part of the 'Disney family' like we felt back then. <br /><br />KSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-25640759362007643372015-09-22T16:22:09.135-07:002015-09-22T16:22:09.135-07:00Snow White Archive, I know… I am jealous!
Nanook,...Snow White Archive, I know… I am jealous!<br /><br />Nanook, who knew Disney people were so wacky.<br /><br />TokyoMagic!, I am surprised that YOU don’t know the answer to that question!<br /><br />K. Martinez, Acapulco is (or was) a major chain of Mexican/American restaurants… there are still a few around. It’s not authentic, but I like the food anyway.<br /><br />KS, I have never heard of the Banana Ball or Custer’s. What were those??<br /><br />Melissa, I really do wonder if employees do things like this anymore.Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-76982275850042773872015-09-22T12:24:44.626-07:002015-09-22T12:24:44.626-07:00OMG, I'm in hysterics over here. You guys real...OMG, I'm in hysterics over here. You guys really knew how to have a good time!<br /><br />(and I WANT that red bandanna shirt!)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06169920944565828337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-35368739135199337812015-09-22T11:18:32.345-07:002015-09-22T11:18:32.345-07:00An affirmation that all of us during that time had...An affirmation that all of us during that time had fun. For me, that included the Banana Ball and of course Custer's. But each evening, there was always an after hours gathering to go to. Many of my peers remain in touch on social media..and pictures are posted there, much like this. Thanks for sharing your memories Huck.<br /><br />KS Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-43447896461258861792015-09-22T09:23:27.690-07:002015-09-22T09:23:27.690-07:00Seems like there was a Mexican restaurant named Ac...Seems like there was a Mexican restaurant named Acapulco in every town back then. Thanks again for sharing your memories, Huck.K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-8447111292330122852015-09-22T01:18:15.006-07:002015-09-22T01:18:15.006-07:00It does look like a fun group! I vaguely remember...It does look like a fun group! I vaguely remember there being an Acapulco restaurant across from Disneyland. Does anyone know what sits in it's place today?TokyoMagic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16340756514811789233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-90102818512363451692015-09-22T00:26:09.234-07:002015-09-22T00:26:09.234-07:00Huck-
Wow - Talk about The State of Confusion-! ...Huck-<br /><br />Wow - Talk about <i>The State of Confusion</i>-! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing these.Nanookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255357829181568172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-993539363230402982015-09-22T00:09:16.459-07:002015-09-22T00:09:16.459-07:00Looks like a lot of fun!Looks like a lot of fun!Snow White Archivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715594290214114608noreply@blogger.com