News Goodbye to The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra

[Lilofan]

First of all... I know that was an innocent spelling error but I really want to start calling the resort “the Grand A Floridian” - in fact I probably will from here on out. Haha.

And my comment that you quoted was directed at the orchestras current home in the Studios. To be honest, the regular beauty and the beast show should have a live orchestra anyways. I mean Dollywood has a live band for their Christmas shows, you would think Disney could afford it.

DHS could find the money to fund Muppet3D show. The orchestra actually has an orchestra pit made up of penguins.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

DHS could find the money to fund Muppet3D show. The orchestra actually has an orchestra pit made up of penguins.

Remember when muppets had pyro in the show?

And beauty and the beast had a 4 piece acapella group pre-show that was as entertaining as the main show?

And beauty and the beast had the dove release? (And before you say animal rights Animal Kingdom uses a dove release in flights of wonder).

 

[Lilofan]

Remember when muppets had pyro in the show?

And beauty and the beast had a 4 piece acapella group pre-show that was as entertaining as the main show?

And beauty and the beast had the dove release? (And before you say animal rights Animal Kingdom uses a dove release in flights of wonder).

I remember the acapella group . They were very good.

 

[larryz]

Yes but think about all the people like my girl and me, love going to WDW without kids and every trip went to the GF to enjoy cocktails at Mizner’s Lounge, listen and dance to this incredible orchestra and then eat dinner at Narcoosees. Now 2 of the 3 are gone.

Well, you can still get a drink at the newly themed bar, eat at Narcoosees, and then dance to the music in the elevator.

 

[wannabeBelle]

I remember the acapella group . They were very good.

4 For a Dollar. They performed outside of Disney as Return to Zero, and they were outrageously good!!! I'm telling you I swear someone at Disney has it out for great live music!! Marie

 

[ELG13]

I’m glad I’m not the only person with golden memories of how those resorts used to be!

Back when people dressed for dinner

 

[bpiper]

Remember when muppets had pyro in the show?

And beauty and the beast had a 4 piece acapella group pre-show that was as entertaining as the main show?

And beauty and the beast had the dove release? (And before you say animal rights Animal Kingdom uses a dove release in flights of wonder).

And one of those doves stopped on an overhead beam and pooped on my wife's head.... Good times...

 

[Lilofan]

And one of those doves stopped on an overhead beam and pooped on my wife's head.... Good times...

I got pooped on by a bird walking on Hollywood Blvd at DHS. It can happen anywhere.

 

[techgeek]

I got pooped on by a bird walking on Hollywood Blvd at DHS. It can happen anywhere.

American Gardens theater back in the cheap seats during Candlelight a few years back for me. Luckily the nice family next to us had a stroller loaded with wet-wipes!

 

[JoeCamel]

I got pooped on by a bird walking on Hollywood Blvd at DHS. It can happen anywhere.

Parked all afternoon and evening at TTC under a light pole. It wasn't pretty when I got back. Dark blue car

 

[trainplane3]

While I'm sure @wdwmagic will have a video up of their performance, they posted this on FB today:


For our non FB-abled friends:

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I seriously thought about booking a trip just to see their shows today. Thanks for the link.

This is the end of an era of quality live entertainment in the parks.

 

[trainplane3]

For anyone curious, you can message them about buying their CDs on Facebook (I think it was mentioned). I just got a response about an hour ago today. I've asked if I can share the info here in case for our FB-less users would like to make a purchase.

 

[DCBaker]

 

[trainplane3]

Wow! If these guys are really good, maybe Disney will hire them! Imagine having a smooth jazz group playing in a huge lobby at this so called "grand" hotel. Pretty wild idea, huh?

 

[wannabeBelle]

I am so loving this. Does anyone have any more info on Jolly Creek?? Marie

 

[Amused to Death]

I am so loving this. Does anyone have any more info on Jolly Creek?? Marie

The winter festival begins November 20th at Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures.

https://twitter.com/jollycreek

 

[wannabeBelle]

The winter festival begins November 20th at Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures.

https://twitter.com/jollycreek

Thank you!! Marie

 

[Parker in NYC]

And THAT is a clapback. So happy for these guys.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

When the boggy air boat adventure has classier live entertainment than Walt Disney world...