Farley the Fiddler: Disneyland’s roping, joking, fiddling cowboy hangs up his spurs and heads for the sunset

[Darkbeer1]

Farley the Fiddler: Disneyland’s roping, joking, fiddling cowboy hangs up his spurs and heads for the sunset

Disneyland’s Farley the Fiddler will be hanging up his spurs this holiday weekend after decades of entertaining generations of dedicated fans with music and laughter as the roping, joking, fiddling…

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>>Disneyland’s Farley the Fiddler will be hanging up his spurs this holiday weekend after decades of entertaining generations of dedicated fans with music and laughter as the roping, joking, fiddling cowboy of Frontierland.


Gary Francisco, better known to his legions of Disneyland fans as Farley the Fiddler, will retire from his daily Disneyland gig on Memorial Day after a half century of playing the comedic character.<<

 

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[The_Mesh_Hatter]

He will be missed. Wonder if he’ll join his friends over at Knotts...

 

[Darkbeer1]

He will be missed. Wonder if he’ll join his friends over at Knotts...

If you read the article at the OCR or other SCNG website, he is moving to Big Bear.

That said, I wouldn't be surprised to see him in a cameo role every once in a while... Just not a regular

 

[SuddenStorm]

Imagine the stories this guy has... 40 years working at Disneyland. Insane.

 

[Darkbeer1]

Imagine the stories this guy has... 40 years working at Disneyland. Insane.

More than a few.... I have had the pleasure to talk to him over the decades quite a few times, sometimes on duty, a few off.

I wish I could share, but he as always asked me to keep it between the two of us. But never anything bad, usually funny stuff, occasionally some frustrations with what was going on at the time (aka The Suits).

But I know Dana Daniels had quite a few stories about him, as does Kirk and the Hillbillies. (Just thought about the fact a couple of Hillbillies attend our weeding, Kirk had a gig that day.)

One thing that has, and still is important to him is his educational work with kids (music). He took advantage of DLR's policy of crediting his volunteer work, and also providing supplies, sometimes directly from the park, sometimes from other CM's. I also know of businesses that have helped out quietly.

A very good man, I hope he has the best of retirements.

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

Oh good. I was afraid he was gone already. Farley is a fine gentleman and it's always a pleasure to see him.

 

[jmuboy]

I hope the park has plans for similar entertainment..... characters like this (and the amazing cast who bring them to life ) are part of the fabric of the park that make DL so special!

 

[socalifornian]

 

[D.Silentu]

I was always happy to see him out and about and few of his jokes still tumble around my mind. Farewell and best wishes to the man who showed me how awful I am with a lasso!