The Lion King Celebration

From: phoenixa@gte.net (Tony )
Subject: Final Lion King Parade
Date: 2 Jun 1997 01:25:53 GMT
Message-ID: <5mt7f1$7rq$1@news7.gte.net>


Just a quick note about the final Lion King Celebration. A large group of 
us (about 30) met up and watched the final parade as it stepped off from 
Main Street. We saw a wonderful performance, and it was very apparent 
that the performers gave it their all. We followed the parade as it moved 
to Small World plaza, singing and clapping as we moved along. Move than a 
few CMs had tears in their eyes, not not a few guests did too. 

It was a sad time to see the show come to an end, but it was special to 
be a part of the closing. Bravo to all of the performers, and we look 
forward to seeing the same quality of performance with the new Hercules 
parade.

Tony

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From: "Chris Gomez" <cagomez@thegrid.net>
Subject: Re: Lion King Parade, Farewell........
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 1997 23:53:35 -0700
Message-ID: <5mtqri$aj$1@zinger.callamer.com>


"Stephen Moriyama & Kimberley Inouye" <moriyamask@worldnet.att.net> wrote
in article <339249C3.1B88@worldnet.att.net>...
>Are they going to
> be dismantled, or will they be used for a LKP in WDW? Does WDW have a
> LKP? Has anyone heard if DL will have an encore performance for LKP
> anytime soon?
>

I heard it is heading to WDW for the opening of Animal Kingdom, and it will
be a feature attraction there... fits well with the theme.

The last show was great today wasn't it??

Chris Gomez
La Habra, CA






From: Carol Koster <ckoster@neosoft.com>
Subject: Re: Lion King Parade, Farewell........
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 1997 05:53:58 -0500
Message-ID: <Pine.NEB.3.95.970602055152.3231C-100000@praline.no.neosoft.com>


Yoo Hoo, Stephen & Kimberly!

On Sun, 1 Jun 1997, Stephen Moriyama & Kimberley Inouye wrote:

> From: Stephen Moriyama & Kimberley Inouye <moriyamask@worldnet.att.net>

> The LKP was extremely emotional today during its last stroll down Main
> Street.  CM's and guests were all shedding tears.  I heard from a CM's
> that the floats are being shipped to WDW this week.  Are they going to
> be dismantled, or will they be used for a LKP in WDW?  Does WDW have a
> LKP?  Has anyone heard if DL will have an encore performance for LKP
> anytime soon?

The Lion King Celebration will perform at the new (still under
construction) Animal Kingdom theme park at WDW, set to open next spring
1998.  The only TLK-related show now going on at WDW is a puppet show at
MK's Fantasyland.

--Carol Koster                 ()~()  FidoNet Disney Echo Moderator
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From: genghis@NOSPAMloop.com (Genghis)
Subject: Re: Lion King Parade, Farewell........
Date: 2 Jun 1997 17:51:37 GMT
Message-ID: <genghis-2708561342510001@p27.hwts12.loop.net>


Chris Gomez wrote:

> The last show was great today wasn't it??

Indeed, it was, Chris.  It was also a pleasure to meet all of the
a.d.d.'ers who gathered and watched the parade at Main Street both times,
and then we followed the floats up Main Street for the last performances. 
We even picked up a few feathers from the performers who dropped them. 
The dancers really poured their hearts out, showing extreme feeling for
the delighted crowds.  A fun day was had by all!!  Special thanks to Tim
(HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!), Kim from the Bay area, Cindy (who dragged me onto
"It's a Small World" kicking and screaming) Adrienne (a.d.d. Rocky meet,
right?), Dan, Glenn, Al, Sue and everyone else (who I currently can't
remember without a decent cup of coffee - SORRY!) for letting me hang out
with them and bug them all day.  Some of the best fun I've had in a
while!  Thanks!

Genghis

(MUST.....          RIDE........    DUMBO.......    !!!!!!!)

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From: Scott.Garner@Xsannet.gov
Subject: Thanks for the Lion King Celebration
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 1997 17:12:33 GMT
Message-ID: <865271729.934284@optional.cts.com>


Moira and I would like to thank everybody who's been involved with the
Lion King Celebration.  It is, by far, one of the finest productions
ever to have been shown at Disneyland.  From the music to the dancing
to the floats, it stands out as a glorious achievement and we'll miss
it dearly.

scott

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M. Scott Garner                                         [\]
LAN Analyst, Corporation for Regional Information Systems
Scott.Garner@sannet.gov

"Events have a way of following in the footsteps of faith."
- Graham MacIntosh
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From: neilkz@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: Thanks for the Lion King Celebration
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 1997 23:16:46 GMT
Message-ID: <3393537b.8672161@news.earthlink.net>


On Mon, 02 Jun 1997 17:12:33 GMT, Scott.Garner@Xsannet.gov wrote:

>Moira and I would like to thank everybody who's been involved with the
>Lion King Celebration.  It is, by far, one of the finest productions
>ever to have been shown at Disneyland.  From the music to the dancing
>to the floats, it stands out as a glorious achievement and we'll miss
>it dearly.
>
>scott

Amen, Scott.  Debbie & I will add our thanks on to that. We're sorry
we missed the last performance, but I had a class to teach at Ca Poly
on Sunday  :-(  We'll miss the fantastic entertainment it provided
from the infectious music to the pole dancers. Every CM really put
their heart into that show every time we saw it. Bravo to the cast.


Neil in Sunny Southern California only 8 miles from heaven... well... Disneyland
    (remove the "z" for email replies, hate that junk mail!)



From: alucard <alucard@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Thanks for the Lion King Celebration
Date: Sun, 01 Jun 1997 22:02:50 -0700
Message-ID: <339253FA.1D71@earthlink.net>


Scott.Garner@Xsannet.gov wrote:
> 
> Moira and I would like to thank everybody who's been involved with the
> Lion King Celebration.  It is, by far, one of the finest productions
> ever to have been shown at Disneyland.  From the music to the dancing
> to the floats, it stands out as a glorious achievement and we'll miss
> it dearly.
> 


    I would also like to thank each and every performer in the Lion King
Celebration.....  From My personal favorites, the Cranes, to the
puppeteers. and a special mention to my buddy Chuck, who for most of the
run was a beloved croc driver.....  Sundays will never be the same
without the parade.


    I too was one of the people following the parade down to the rope at
the end.....and was the emotions running high !!


   So inclosing to each and everyone of you the read these messages we
hope you will tell those  who dont.....WE WILL MISS EVERYONE ONE OF YOU
AND YOU WE'RE BY FAR ONE OF THE GREATESTS SHOWS DISNEYLAND HAS BROUGHT 
TO US.


     Thanks again

                Dave
                     
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with ketchup."



From: Greg <treat@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Thanks for the Lion King Celebration
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 1997 23:02:36 -0700
Message-ID: <3393B37C.273B@earthlink.net>


Me too,
 
 Thankyou too all involved in the Lion King Celebration. It was truly a
magical parade.
-- 
Greg Randall, Animal Control Officer II, City Of Los Angeles

"Man is the only one that knows nothing, that can learn nothing without
being taught. He can neither speak nor walk nor eat, and in short he can
do nothing at the prompting of nature only, but weep."



From: mdtal@ix.netcom.com (MicroMike)
Subject: Thank You Lion King CM's
Date: Tue, 03 Jun 1997 04:22:53 GMT
Message-ID: <33939b62.40985736@nntp.ix.netcom.com>
X-NETCOM-Date: Mon Jun 02  9:21:53 PM PDT 1997


the 4:30 showing of the celibration was fantastic -
there wasn't a dry eye in the street - especially the antelopes -
we will miss this one for sure !

mike taliaferro




From: cybermox@ix.netcom.com (Jeff Moxley)
Subject: Re: Thanks for the Lion King Celebration
Date: Tue, 03 Jun 1997 14:12:11 GMT
Message-ID: <339424a3.107859@nntp.netcruiser>
X-NETCOM-Date: Tue Jun 03  9:11:42 AM CDT 1997


On Mon, 02 Jun 1997 17:12:33 GMT, Scott.Garner@Xsannet.gov wrote:

>Moira and I would like to thank everybody who's been involved with the
>Lion King Celebration.  It is, by far, one of the finest productions
>ever to have been shown at Disneyland.  From the music to the dancing
>to the floats, it stands out as a glorious achievement and we'll miss
>it dearly.
>
>scott

I would like to second that sentiment. It was a wonderful production
with some of the finest performers Disneyland has ever had. I, too,
will miss it very much.

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From: Stephanie Haussmann <steph@mendel.Berkeley.EDU>
Subject: Re: Thanks for the Lion King Celebration
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 1997 12:13:39 -0700
Message-ID: <Pine.SUN.3.91.970603120840.15437A-100000@mendel.Berkeley.EDU>



I just want to make sure that all the performers and other CMs involved 
with the Lion King Celebration realize how widespred the love for this 
parade is.

Before I got my AP, I didn't really watch the parades and stage shows, 
(they're for kids, right?).  But just walking near the LKC drew me in.  
After watching some of it from afar, I made a point to actually wait for 
it and have a good place to watch from.  I just love the costumes, the 
variety, and the energy of the performers (not to mention the music is 
*great*)

So now, when I talk about the Main Street Electrical Parade, I have to 
say "It was my all time favorite *nighttime* parade," 'cause there is 
just no way for me to decide between the two which I like better.

Thanks for doing such a great job.  I hope the replacement will be as 
fun.  Hiring the same cast back would be a great start!

:)
Stephanie




From: glennan@calvin.usc.edu (Kathy Glennan)
Subject: Re: Thanks for the Lion King Celebration
Date: Tue, 03 Jun 1997 15:08:13 -0700
Message-ID: <glennan-0306971508130001@glennan.usc.edu>


Me too!  Me too!  I almost wished they had a farewell season for this
parade, or at least a better announcement about it ending.  This daytime
parade had a real following; I never got tired of seeing it.  I hope I'll
have an opportunity to visit the parade again at WDW's AK in a few years.

In article <865271729.934284@optional.cts.com>, Scott.Garner@Xsannet.gov wrote:

> Moira and I would like to thank everybody who's been involved with the
> Lion King Celebration.  It is, by far, one of the finest productions
> ever to have been shown at Disneyland.  From the music to the dancing
> to the floats, it stands out as a glorious achievement and we'll miss
> it dearly.
> 
> scott
> 
> ***********************************************************
> M. Scott Garner                                         [\]
> LAN Analyst, Corporation for Regional Information Systems
> Scott.Garner@sannet.gov
> 
> "Events have a way of following in the footsteps of faith."
> - Graham MacIntosh
> ***********************************************************

-- 
Kathy Glennan
glennan@calvin.usc.edu



From: PABLOBA <PABLOBA@prodigy.net>
Subject: Re: Thanks for the Lion King Celebration
Date: Tue, 03 Jun 1997 20:05:29 -0500
Message-ID: <3394BF59.1386@prodigy.net>


I want to send my thanks to the hard working CMs who brought the LKC to
life over the last few years. What a superb parade with great dancing,
music and costumes. What a quality show, each and every time I saw it!!

Thank you to everyone involved!!!

Troy



From: Carol Koster <ckoster@neosoft.com>
Subject: Re: Thanks for the Lion King Celebration
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 1997 06:00:58 -0500
Message-ID: <Pine.NEB.3.95.970604054927.10086J-100000@praline.no.neosoft.com>


Yoo Hoo, r.a.d.p and a.d.d. and Disney Performing and Parade Organizing
CMs!

I second, third, fourth and fifth all the praise and farewells being
offered as Disneyland closed out the Lion King Celebration parade this
past Sunday and prepares to ship its elements to Florida to perform it at
Animal Kingdom when it opens.

This parade is among the best examples of contemporary Disney
entertainment.  The imagination in the floats, choreography and style of
presentation, the costuming.... it all really came together for a really
wonderful show.  We saw it February 1995 during the Special Edition
Disneyana Convention and LKC was definitely one of the high points of the
trip.  I hope we can see it again at WDW.

I want to offer those performers and parade stagers and crew who put the
parade on in hot weather or otherwise adverse weather conditions some
special thanks.  This had to be _tough_ to get through and still show a
lot of energy and spirit and still make it through to the end of the
parade route.  It's very difficult, in the excitement of wanting to see
the LKC, to realize that the safety and health of the performers are of
prime consideration, and that rolling the show out on a given day (hot or
other bad weather) just is not in their best interests.  Amazingly, one of
the days in February 1995 when we saw LKC it turned out to be 90-degrees
in the afternoon and the parade went out.  It was appreciated, but the
performers that day certainly worked hard and definitely earned the
applause they got in the unexpected heat.

Thank you, DL and all those connected to the LKC in California....  Now,
see y'all soon in Florida!

--Carol
 




From: vinson@netcom.com (Vinson Mink)
Subject: Re: Thanks for the Lion King Celebration
Message-ID: <vinsonEBA8zv.70n@netcom.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 1997 03:14:19 GMT


Let me just add our collective voices to the general praise and thanks for the
LKC parade, for the benefit of any CM's who might be reading this.  Thank you
for brightening our lives at least once a week for the past three years.  There
are reasons why we referred to heading to the park on Sundays as 'going to
church' to our friends -- and we were not being completely frivolous!

Hats off!  Tails high!

Rodney

also --

Mark
Bob
Neil

collectively, The Prancing Skiltaire

 




From: angelecho7@aol.com (AngelEcho7)
Subject: To The CM'S of the Lion King Celebration.......
Date: 29 Jan 1998 19:59:15 GMT
Message-ID: <19980129195901.OAA17952@ladder02.news.aol.com>


I would like to give you my DEEPEST Thanks, for the Magic and Spirit, Each and
Everyone of you gave durring your performances in the L.K.C. I have to say, I
have never witnessed a more Breathtaking parade EVER in my life. The energy of
all the 
Cast, even in the heats rising into the Century mark, You gave it your  All.

You gave my Brother a peace, He very warmly took with him as he left this earth
on Sunday morning, After a 2 year battle with cancer.It was painfull to see the
decline of what was once a Strong, and Envinceable young man.It was painfull
and a struggle for those that loved him most, Knowing that instead of visiting
the Park,he was receiving his therapy. But YOU, in the L.K.C. were what we made

very special trips for. He was calm, and not showing any pain when we would be
there to see it again for the Hundredth time.
 Unfortunately, at your final Performance, I attended it for him, Because he
was too Ill to go, but demanded I was there to see an end of something TRULLY,
Great.
The recording of the last performance as it went into Small World Plaza for the

final time, played as my Brother died. He wanted to see it again. He left us
Peacefully, and I must Thank, Each and Everyone of You for his Peace.
I know, I cant ever have my Brother back, and that All things Must come to an
end. But, Because we have the Memory of those Precious things, They will live
on FOREVER...Thank You for them All.

Bruce Mittereand
Palos Verdes,Ca 
 



From: "Cindy Yan" <entangled@spamless.prodigy.net>
Subject: Lion King Celebration
Date: 28 Jan 1999 06:34:14 GMT
Message-ID: <01be4a88$b0d96f00$c6ae9cd1@default>



Watching Animazement always makes me miss The Lion King Celebration so
much.  For the 2 months+ that I saw the parade, I always made it a point to
get to DL to be at my place by Town Square for the 4:30 show.  My favorite
float was the one with the percussionists.  Not that there weren't other
terrific people in the parade, but they were awesome.  I recently saw the
Lion King parade video DL is selling and while it's interesting, it doesn't
nearly capture the splendor and magic of the parade itself.  Do other
people have favorite parts of the parade now gone?

-- 



/cy 

Button Empress

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From: Christopher Mattson <cmattson@scf.usc.edu>
Subject: Re: Lion King Celebration
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 00:20:58 -0800
Message-ID: <36B01DEA.24C717B8@scf.usc.edu>


Cindy Yan wrote:

> Watching Animazement always makes me miss The Lion King Celebration so
> much.  For the 2 months+ that I saw the parade, I always made it a point to
> get to DL to be at my place by Town Square for the 4:30 show.  My favorite
> float was the one with the percussionists.  Not that there weren't other
> terrific people in the parade, but they were awesome.  I recently saw the
> Lion King parade video DL is selling and while it's interesting, it doesn't
> nearly capture the splendor and magic of the parade itself.  Do other
> people have favorite parts of the parade now gone?

When my family came out to Disneyland for a four day weekend in August of 96
*exclusively* for the reason of the final seasons of MSEP, LKC, and Pocahontas,
we had a wonderful time of seeing all of these many times.  We planned to watch
each one at least twice, but somehow, we ended up seeing the LKC five different
times over the course of our trip.  The thing that really stood out for me was
the lead unit and I will attempt to write a mini-trip report to explain why...

    We had already gone on a major vacation earlier that summer (to the Grand
Canyon/South Utah/Las Vegas area) and so to be sitting on Main Street USA two
months later was AMAZING.  When I found out that it would be the final season
of the MSEP, I knew that I HAD to get to Disneyland to see it.  My previous
trip history had been: DL 88, WDW 83, 86, 89, 90, 92, 95.  However, the trips
had always been in off-season times when the MSEP was not running, or
conversely, after WDW had switched to SpectroMagic.  So I knew that as a Disney
fan, I had to see the MSEP before I would never have the chance again.  (I
never figured I would see it two years later in Paris, or again in WDW in the
future.)
    When I heard about it also being the final season for LKC and probably
Pocahontas as well, I went in to campaign mode against my parents.  I can still
remember the night I got this crazy idea in my head and sat up making a list of
all the reasons we had to go.  I presented my parents with lists of new things
since our 88 trip (that was a long one:)  as well as things unique from WDW and
things closing or ending soon.  After much begging and prodding, they
discovered some unused frequent flier miles and hotel points, so that it was
nearly a free trip; only meals and park tickets were costs.
    We surprised my two younger sisters and didn't tell them we were doing
anything.  We just said "pack clothes for four days" and took them to the
airport.  It took them until half-way into the flight (by looking at the map)
to figure out where John Wayne airport was and what we were doing.  The
reaction surely amused a few people on the plane.
    That morning, we were at home and within seven hours, we were sitting on a
curb on Main Street waiting for the Lion King Celebration.  We were in Town
Square, on the inside of the square, right across from the Emporium.  At that
spot, you just can't see around the buildings and down Main Street.  So as the
parade made its way towards us, we saw nothing and then the two rhinos and lead
percussionists came around the corner.  I was in heaven!!  I couldn't believe I
had actually pulled this off and was in Disneyland!!  The parade stopped for
The Circle of Life and the rhinos/percussionists were right in front of us for
quite a while.  Their heart and amazing performance (in horrible heat, no less)
reminded me right there why I went to all the trouble to get there.
    Somehow, we ended up seeing the parade four more times over the next days,
and every time, I saw the same performers in the lead unit.  I thought it was
so cool to actually be recognizing the people and I officially had a new
favorite parade.  Everything else about the trip was great (first time seeing
Fantasmic, Toontown, FoF, Space Mt w/ music, Pocahontas, Indy) (farewell to
Captain EO, Circlevision, Rocket Jets), but the images of that first sight of
the Lion King Celebration have stuck with me for all this time.

    Well, that was probably too long of an answer of that, but I wanted to
explain why I have such a strong emotional attachment to that parade.  Now that
I go to school out here, I have gotten to go the park almost monthly, but I
still never forget what a special and unique thing that visit was.
--Christopher




From: Lynn Gustafson <lgustafs@library.ucla.edu>
Subject: Re: Lion King Celebration
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 11:33:47 -0800
Message-ID: <36B20D1B.47AF@library.ucla.edu>


Cindy Yan wrote:
> 
> Watching Animazement always makes me miss The Lion King Celebration so
> much.  For the 2 months+ that I saw the parade, I always made it a point to
> get to DL to be at my place by Town Square for the 4:30 show.  My favorite
> float was the one with the percussionists.  Not that there weren't other
> terrific people in the parade, but they were awesome.  I recently saw the
> Lion King parade video DL is selling and while it's interesting, it doesn't
> nearly capture the splendor and magic of the parade itself.  Do other
> people have favorite parts of the parade now gone?

The whole parade has special meaning for me. It was the favorite show of
a friend of mine that I have since lost. One of the last two trips he
was able to take outside his house was to see the Parade. "Circle of
Life' was sung at his funeral. So if you see someone quietly blubering
at the back of the house during this section of the current show, it's
probably me.

Lynn Gustafson