Non-Disney songs that make you think of WDW?

[Matt_Black]

The memory is an odd thing, and sometimes connects things in odd ways. Or maybe not so odd once you understand the context. Anyhoo, are there any non-Disney songs that, when you hear them, put you right smack in the middle of the World? (I am, of course, not counting non-Disney songs known to be used within the parks, so no saying "Aerosmith!")

For me, it's early Dave Matthews Band songs, like "What Would You Say" and "Ants Marching". They just put me smack in the middle of Dixie Landings. Yes, I know it's POR, but it will always be Dixie Landings to me. It's probably the country-esque twang to it.

Also, "Longview" by Green Day, though that has a somewhat rational explanation. They would use the bass line (or a bass line similar to but legally distinct) from the song on Walt Disney World Inside Out (the first season), usually when they'd throw to the Polynesian Resort or Typhoon Lagoon. Given what "Longview" is about, the fact that DISNEY used it is both insane and hilarious.

 

[marni1971]

It's the end of the World as we know it (And I don't feel fine)?

Couldn't resist.

 

[Matt_Black]

It's the end of the World as we know it (And I don't feel fine)?

Couldn't resist.

If you're going to be snarky, at least be clever and use a real song as-is instead of awkwardly changing the title and/or lyrics to fit your little narrative.

 

[marni1971]

If you're going to be snarky, at least be clever and use a real song as-is instead of awkwardly changing the title and/or lyrics to fit your little narrative.

Livin' on a Prayer?

 

[marni1971]

Broken? Fade to Black? Falling to Pieces?

 

[marni1971]

Okay, okay. Hold On by Wilson Phillips. It was playing on local radio in 1990 during the last visit I made with my parents.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

 

[epcotisbest]

The memory is an odd thing, and sometimes connects things in odd ways. Or maybe not so odd once you understand the context. Anyhoo, are there any non-Disney songs that, when you hear them, put you right smack in the middle of the World? (I am, of course, not counting non-Disney songs known to be used within the parks, so no saying "Aerosmith!")

For me, it's early Dave Matthews Band songs, like "What Would You Say" and "Ants Marching". They just put me smack in the middle of Dixie Landings. Yes, I know it's POR, but it will always be Dixie Landings to me. It's probably the country-esque twang to it.

Also, "Longview" by Green Day, though that has a somewhat rational explanation. They would use the bass line (or a bass line similar to but legally distinct) from the song on Walt Disney World Inside Out (the first season), usually when they'd throw to the Polynesian Resort or Typhoon Lagoon. Given what "Longview" is about, the fact that DISNEY used it is both insane and hilarious.

Interesting thread topic. For me it is The Beatles. We used to love watching The British Invasion in the gazebo at the little gardens area behind the UK pavilion at Epcot. They were fantastic. They covered many Beatles songs in several different period costumes. So, no one particular song, but several.

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

There are a couple that spring to mind . "Rollercoaster" by Ronon Keating and "Honey I'm Good" by Andy Grammer . They remind me of Disney because they were on frequent rotation on the radio in various years we have visited.

 

[zurgandfriend]

Money, Money, Money by ABBA comes to mind. Seriously the song Put on your Sunday Clothes from hello Dolly and used in Wall-E was the first song we heard walking up Main Street USA and every time I hear it I am reminded of the Magic Kingdom

 

[Wdw62114]

Anything by Pantera

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Anything by Pantera

Yes the parks are prone to make me angry too.

That said, seeing Starship several times over the years has brought that association. Chris Cross, a musician and a FP inspired park movement is also a memory maker.

But thanks to a classic rock station (WHTQ?)for my kids its this:

 

[bethymouse]

The song from Willy Wonka "Pure Imagination".