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Date Posted: 10:49:04 08/06/06 Sun
Author: Scarlett ((sadness))
Author Host/IP: adsl-69-108-68-88.dsl.irvnca.pacbell.net / 69.108.68.88
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A Sad Farewell To Several Disneyland Park Icons

As many of you know, last week said farewell to several musical groups at Disneyland. Swing Souffle, the Firehouse Quartet and the Main Street Mercantile Band were dismantled and select musicians were picked to make one Dixieland Interactive Band (after the marching band finishes in the morning).

Well, as of Sept. 4, 2006, we say goodbye to 3 more musical groups. The weekend of Sept. 4 sees the last musical performances of the Side Street Strutters, the Bayou Brass and the River Rascals. It is unknown at this time what will be planned for the NOS area. The only musicians being kept are the Royal Street Bachelors and Ernie. The Side Street Strutters have been playing jazz in NOS for over 20 years. The River Rascals have been playing their Cajun/Zydeco music for the past 7 years. Bayou Brass has been around for at least 5 years, but could be longer.

Disney Management is making these changes for who knows why but this author wonders why they would take away all the atmospheric charm of NOS?

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I'm very sorry to hear this. It leaves very little for us APs to do anymore...... -- Jan, 12:05:32 08/06/06 Sun (cip-64-155.bbs.surfcity.net/66.116.64.155)

...I talked to Rod Miller at Mrs. Knott's Restaurant last Sunday night and he had pretty much told me the same thing. Disney is cutting back so many entertainment acts, it makes me wonder why they have so many middle level management people in the entertainment division still. Who are they managing if they cut out everybody?

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[> [> Very true, Jan! Why don't we cut out middle management and leave the entertainment? I'm SURE that would be cheaper. -- Scarlett, 13:05:13 08/06/06 Sun (adsl-69-108-68-88.dsl.irvnca.pacbell.net/69.108.68.88)

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This is very, very sad news. What is wrong with Disney Management that they have to take away our music !!!!!!! -- Claudia, 10:24:46 08/07/06 Mon (pool-71-118-171-105.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net/71.118.171.105)

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ARGH! We have to suffer for bad Disney mgnt - probably due to DCA -- Frima, 12:01:13 08/07/06 Mon (ip67-88-151-10.z151-88-67.customer.algx.net/67.88.151.10)

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[> times change, younger crowds dont like it, deal with it. -- silent bob, 19:46:46 08/07/06 Mon (cache-ntc-ab02.proxy.aol.com/207.200.116.66)

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[> [> I have taste and intelligennce enough to appreciate more than just rides-as did Walt. Does that immediately classify me as "old" by default? -- Frima, 13:06:12 08/08/06 Tue (ip67-88-151-10.z151-88-67.customer.algx.net/67.88.151.10)

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[> [> A message for silent bob, and friends of New Orleans talent. -- Lonesome Dave (displaced musician), 15:19:09 08/08/06 Tue (pool-71-116-171-87.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net/71.116.171.87)

If you want to "please" younger crowds, line main street with video arcades and "Red Bull" vending machines. If you want to offer families world class entertainment of the quality and variety no other venue offers, stay with Walt's concept of the last 50 years. If you want to pad your resume for your next high level corporate job, come to work for Disney and kick some ass. Fire long term employees, cut costs, and squeeze even more money out of the park than your predecessor.
If you don't want to have more than one or two people at your funeral (may it be a long time away), keep being THAT callous, silent bob.

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[> [> Thank you Dave! I agree 100% with you and you have my thoughts, prayers and best wishes. Love You! -- Jan, 19:03:30 08/08/06 Tue (cip-64-155.bbs.surfcity.net/66.116.64.155)

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[> [> Hmm... could Silent Bob really be Denver Dave? Odd how they have the same exact IP address. That means the same computer is used to post these messages. -- Scarlett (Hmph), 09:00:47 08/10/06 Thu (71-134-37-29.ded.pacbell.net/71.134.37.29)

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[> [> [> I would hate to think that our friend, Denver Dave would do this. He is a kind man and listens to these bands. -- Claudia, 10:11:18 08/10/06 Thu (pool-71-118-171-105.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net/71.118.171.105)

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[> [> [> [> I hope not, also, but it's either him or someone who lives in his house and uses his computer. -- Scarlett, 11:16:12 08/10/06 Thu (71-134-37-29.ded.pacbell.net/71.134.37.29)

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[> You have a wonderful way with making people feel terrible, Bob! Perhaps you should live up to your name!..... -- Jan, 21:35:51 08/07/06 Mon (cip-64-155.bbs.surfcity.net/66.116.64.155)

.... I don't see anything wrong with members of this board expressing their sadness at the thought of losing dear friends and co-workers to budget cuts. These musicians have families and being unemployeed is a terrible fate for many of them. Maybe we can not change the circumstances, but we can damn well be upset and sad about it and express those thoughts here. Deal with it, Bob!

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[> [> AMEN !!!!!THANK YOU, JAN. VERY WELL PUT. -- Claudia, 21:45:50 08/07/06 Mon (pool-71-118-171-105.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net/71.118.171.105)

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This news is so sad. Thank goodness for the Billies and the Miner Forty-Niners!!!! I know I don't get to see these bands as often as you all, but I too will miss them! -- debbie from San Jose, 16:40:21 08/08/06 Tue (119.san-francisco-19rh15rt.ca.dial-access.att.net/12.72.157.119)

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Very sad news. I will miss these bands terribly. *REMEMBER* If You Don't Have Something Nice To Say..You Must Be Silent Bob! -- Stacey (upset), 01:02:28 08/09/06 Wed (c-67-182-104-242.hsd1.ca.comcast.net/67.182.104.242)

I am very sorry to all of the hard working and talented musicians that this will be affecting. I pray that you will all find an even better gig in an even happier place. ...and that we can all go enjoy your music again, very soon.

Thank you all for the beautiful music! The park and NOS will not be the same without you all.

This sucks! :(

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[> [> This also means there will be no more raft before the Fantasmic show. Bummer !!! -- Claudia, 07:42:51 08/09/06 Wed (pool-71-118-171-105.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net/71.118.171.105)

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[> Oh my gosh! Guess it's just as well my pass expired. All the bands are what we mostly went to see. -- KAT (dismally astonished), 18:02:58 08/10/06 Thu (pool-71-102-15-87.plspca.dsl-w.verizon.net/71.102.15.87)

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[> [> ANYONE:I was asked today if it would do any good to write to City Hall about this? Would it? -- Claudia, 20:09:42 08/10/06 Thu (pool-71-118-165-230.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net/71.118.165.230)

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[> [> [> I agree with Jan, BUT, it never hurts to let upper management know how you feel. -- Scarlett, 08:23:05 08/11/06 Fri (71-134-37-29.ded.pacbell.net/71.134.37.29)

...at the very least, you'll get a nice return letter from Disney execs. I did. :)

And this goes for any place that you go--to restaurants, hotels, etc. Writing letters about a negative experience (or a positive experience) is always appreciated to let upper management know what they need to fix or leave alone.

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[> [> [> Yes, let them know how you feel. They read them and to some extent make decisions based on guest feedback. Thanks for your support!!!! -- Lonesome Dave, 09:47:09 08/11/06 Fri (pool-71-116-175-211.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net/71.116.175.211)

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[> [> In my humble opinion..... -- Jan, 22:34:48 08/10/06 Thu (cip-64-155.bbs.surfcity.net/66.116.64.155)

.... I sort of doubt it. Disneyland Resort now has a new president. In order to look good, he needs to show a profit. The 50th anniversary is over and this next year is expected to be a rather flat year attendence-wise. Disney is trimming everything they can off the park budget because they need to show a profit to the shareholders.

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[> [> [> Does anyone have the mailing address that letters can be sent to? -- Claudia, 11:44:41 08/11/06 Fri (pool-71-118-165-230.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net/71.118.165.230)

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[> [> [> [> Claudia, I emailed it to you. -- Scarlett, 14:36:37 08/11/06 Fri (71-134-37-29.ded.pacbell.net/71.134.37.29)

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[> [> [> [> [> Thanks Scarlett. I got it. -- Claudia, 16:13:39 08/11/06 Fri (pool-71-118-165-230.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net/71.118.165.230)

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