The fact that this thread exists is sad, one, because it's been nearly a decade since Disneyland's 50th, something I remember like it was yesterday (time flies), and two, Remember... Dreams Come True, or RDCT for short, will now be part of Yesterland. This is a dedication to Disneyland's best firework show in history, Remember... Dreams Come True.
RDCT debuted on May 1, 2005, nine years, six months and two days ago. It was Disneyland's 50th anniversary parade, and man, did it deliver. I was young at the time of the 50th, thirteen to be exact, so I wasn't on the internet like I am now, and I didn't know anything about the 50th, besides the general facts of it being Disneyland's birthday and the celebration that would occur (who else remembers the 50th anniversary commercials?!). I believe the first time I went to experience the celebration was June of 2005; again, I was completely ignorant as to what exactly would be happening at the park. When I finally got there, the park, especially Sleeping Beauty Castle was LOADED with gold and 50th markings. I remember everyone seemed to be really happy, and who wouldn't? I remember loving everything, but my feelings went to another level that night when I saw RDCT.
The intro was beautiful, and I cried like a baby when I heard Walt reciting his dedication speech for Disneyland. However, I freaked out when I heard the Disneyland Railroad spiel booming from those speakers. I kept looking around, trying to figure out what was going on, at the same time, wondering why people around me were reciting the spiel. I didn't understand. Then the next spiel came, and it was from Disneyland's Main Street Electrical Parade...still didn't get what was going on. Then we got to the Tiki Room and Indiana Jones, and that's when it hit me. I REALLY got into the show during Indy, and after that section, and began reciting the spiels along with everyone else. I wish I could go back to the first time I saw Main Street "stretch" and the canons shoot from the Matterhorn. Holy moly. Land by land, I was amazed again and again. When the show ended, my jaw was on the floor.
I'm sure it's safe to say that Remember... Dreams Come True is now known as one of the legendary Disneyland firework shows. Although I'm seriously sad to see it go, I'm looking forward to what they've got up their sleeves for the 60th. I'm afraid RDCT can't be topped, but I'm hoping it will be. So this is farewell, farewell to RDCT. The show will truly be missed and remembered by Disneylanders.
Please share your first experience with Remember... Dreams Come True.
Some of the 50th Anniversary commercials:
RDCT opening night:
RDCT more recently:
RDCT debuted on May 1, 2005, nine years, six months and two days ago. It was Disneyland's 50th anniversary parade, and man, did it deliver. I was young at the time of the 50th, thirteen to be exact, so I wasn't on the internet like I am now, and I didn't know anything about the 50th, besides the general facts of it being Disneyland's birthday and the celebration that would occur (who else remembers the 50th anniversary commercials?!). I believe the first time I went to experience the celebration was June of 2005; again, I was completely ignorant as to what exactly would be happening at the park. When I finally got there, the park, especially Sleeping Beauty Castle was LOADED with gold and 50th markings. I remember everyone seemed to be really happy, and who wouldn't? I remember loving everything, but my feelings went to another level that night when I saw RDCT.
The intro was beautiful, and I cried like a baby when I heard Walt reciting his dedication speech for Disneyland. However, I freaked out when I heard the Disneyland Railroad spiel booming from those speakers. I kept looking around, trying to figure out what was going on, at the same time, wondering why people around me were reciting the spiel. I didn't understand. Then the next spiel came, and it was from Disneyland's Main Street Electrical Parade...still didn't get what was going on. Then we got to the Tiki Room and Indiana Jones, and that's when it hit me. I REALLY got into the show during Indy, and after that section, and began reciting the spiels along with everyone else. I wish I could go back to the first time I saw Main Street "stretch" and the canons shoot from the Matterhorn. Holy moly. Land by land, I was amazed again and again. When the show ended, my jaw was on the floor.
I'm sure it's safe to say that Remember... Dreams Come True is now known as one of the legendary Disneyland firework shows. Although I'm seriously sad to see it go, I'm looking forward to what they've got up their sleeves for the 60th. I'm afraid RDCT can't be topped, but I'm hoping it will be. So this is farewell, farewell to RDCT. The show will truly be missed and remembered by Disneylanders.
Please share your first experience with Remember... Dreams Come True.
Some of the 50th Anniversary commercials:
RDCT opening night:
RDCT more recently:
