"The challenge was to produce atmosphere groups similar to those at Disneyland that would work in this new environment of Florida," stated former Music Director Jim Christensen. Both in California and in Florida, it is that wonderful turn-of-the-century music provided by live entertainment that transports me to a happier place. my favorite location at the Magic Kingdom is the music. One of the things that makes Main Street, U.S.A. Since then, the song remains a parade theme at the parks and is sung by the barbershop a cappella groups walking down Main Street at the parks." The song did not appear publicly until 1985 when Disneyland celebrated its 30th anniversary, and it was sung on a TV special by none other than Marie Osmond and a cast of characters. Disney bought the song and there was supposed to be a rollout of the song in 1980 when Disneyland was to celebrate its 25th anniversary. As Nunnery recalled, "I wrote words and music to 'Main Street, U.S.A.' in 1978 while writing for a 'jingle house' in New York. I wonder how many people even realize that the song was written by Stu Nunnery, a singer and songwriter who only released one album in 1973. However, today the song associated with Main Street encourages us all to walk right down the middle. The song was originally titled "Crazy Over Daisy" and was first used in the 1950 Donald Duck turn-of-the-century cartoon of the same name, but with different lyrics. I wonder how many other guests enjoying that show realize that a similar performance happened as far back as a 1959 Disneyland parade when it was called the "Horse Car Ballet."Īctually, in those days, the theme song was "Meet Me Down on Main Street" with music by Oliver Wallace and lyrics by Tom Adair. I love it when the Main Street Trolley Show is being performed and colorfully costumed entertainers hop off the horse-drawn streetcar to lip-sync and dance to that pre-recorded music. I love walking down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. I'm walking right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A." "I'm walking right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A.Īnd just around the corner is a Fantasyland. Please be sure to confirm all current rates, information and other details before planning your trip. Editor's Note: This story/information was accurate when it was published.
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