My first visit to Disneyland was more eventful than I first realized. Since I was a card-carrying member of the original Mickey Mouse Club I was entitled to be a part of the audience if the television show was doing any taping at Disneyland that day. I was hoping that I would be able to see all my favorite Mouseketeers, but much to my dismay they weren't there. Yet Dad found out that there was some filming going on, so we rushed over to the old Carnation Stage to watch film Jimmie Dodd sing with his band for an upcoming episode. (He's the one playing the guitar.) I was just thrilled when I found this photo among the few that Dad had taken that day. It didn't mean anything to me at the time, but now it does. Thanks, Dad, for the wonderful memory!
Registered: March 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 5,531
Tue February 21, 2012 4:53pm
Wow, what a great subject! So neat that you found this old photo! I can't tell on my screen, but is Jimmie Dodd visible in this photo? (if so, which one is he?)
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Registered: September 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,690
Tue February 21, 2012 5:11pm
Yes - Jimmie Dodd is the one in the center of the stage, holding the guitar. I'll change it in my journaling.
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Nanie Scrapper Staying the night in the Contemporary Resort
Registered: November 2010 Location: Little town in Central NJ Posts: 1,373
Tue February 21, 2012 5:59pm
So glad you shared with us, even if late What a gorgeous page!!!
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cassidyk Taking the Studio Backlot Tour
Registered: September 2009 Location: North Georgia Posts: 2,223
Tue February 21, 2012 6:12pm
What a wonderful experience and a great memory now preserved! The colors are perfect and your clusters are awesome!
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Tue February 21, 2012 10:06pm
What a great memory! It's so easy as kids to not realize how special something is. I'm glad your dad captured it for you.
Aussiegirl E Ticket Holder
Registered: September 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,310
Fri February 24, 2012 9:48pm
Oh wow! How cool!! I used to love watching the Mickey Mouse club! Love the fun elements you chose for your page and the colors are perfect! Beautiful as usual!