In honor of the Labor Day weekend and the many parades that are taking place today I am returning to my blog with a BOOM!
There is nothing like listing to the Disneyland band! Now I cant remember where I hear this....could have been on the Christmas Tour or just speaking to a cast member, but if my memory is correct the Disneyland Marching Band was a last minute addition to the opening day of Disneyland. Walt felt a marching band would draw crowds and excitement. The original band (and band leader, Vesey Walker) were only set for a two week engagement, but it didn't take long for people to see they HAD to be a Disneyland staple. Vesey Walker retired from Disney 15 years later! You can find the Disneyland Band playing everyday around 10am in front of the Mickey Flora near the turnstiles when entering the park. At 11am in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle and wait there for them to march down Main Street USA preforming Disney favorites like Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah and Whistle While You Work.
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