Grad Nite Alumni

Dr. Monsanto · 04-20-2007, 04:06 AM

My 2 year old is up sick so i'm trying to stay awake. Saw the current Grad Nite thread.

So here's a topic: Back in the day Disney would book the latest acts for Grad Nite. Who played at yours?

I actually didn't go to mine. I graduated in 1989...I remember one of the acts was Roger & Zapp. My wife graduated in 1993...hers were like Shai and Hi-Five.

By the time my brother graduated in 94 or 95 they started to book only local bands. He got lucky his favorite OC band had been booked. They were this SKA band called NO DOUBT. My parents were chaperones. They said that was cool too.

TimmyII · 04-20-2007, 08:03 AM

I don't remember who performed at mine because I wasn't there to stand and watch music, I was there to PLAY!

Ezra · 04-20-2007, 03:20 PM

At my GradNite (1982) we had
Bertie Higgins

We had it all!
Just like Bogie and Bacall!
Starring in our own late, late show.
Sailing away to Key Largo.

Here's lookin' at you kid!
Missing all the things we did.
We can find it once again, I know,
Just like they did in Key Largo
Laugh if you wanna... he was a big star that year.

That was my last visit to Disneyland until my return in August 2006 *sigh*

Dr. Monsanto · 04-20-2007, 06:57 PM

WOW!!! That's a good one. Was just thinking about that song too. My best friends older brother would always sing it around the house for some reason.

If anybody wants to laugh about 80's music they should Wikipedia 83. One of the greatest years in music history across the board. I kid you not children.

MegaRob · 04-20-2007, 07:36 PM

Haha, I actually don't mind 80's music, for the most part. :D
I went to Grad Nite in 2004, but I had no idea whom was playing, sorry. Tomorrowland was getting way too rowdy; when somebody kicks over a trashcan you know its bad news. Hope it wasn't Push, btw.

But yeah, I don't think it was anybody too famous playing that night. Of course I'm basing this off of nothing, so I could wind up being totally wrong.

MVP · 04-21-2007, 01:25 AM

I don't believe no one performer at mine. there was like 3 or 4 DJ tho. Oh yeah, i went last year! if there was a performer please let me know who it was i dont really remember any one i went on MAY 18-19(the whole midnight thing you know)

dctrdez · 04-23-2007, 01:01 AM

There weren't any headline acts at my Grad-Nite. Just a bunch of local DJs and radio stations spinning their stuff...and people dancing...but not really...because the Disneyland Anti-dance patrol would come and stop it...

stitchhead28 · 04-23-2007, 01:22 AM

Even though my friends and I agreed to just hit the rides (although some of them didn't keep their promise!) when we were walking through the park, there were no live bands, just a bunch of DJ's and seemingly random people with microphones trying to pump up the crowd. If I remember correctly, on the hub and on Main Street, they were playing the latest music hits and what is currently popular, Tomorrowland had techno and rave music the back of Fantasyland (between Matterhorn and Small World) had a bunch of oldies and 80's music, Frontierland actually had two dance floors: the first one was in the festival arena and had country music along with square dancing, and the other one was in the Big Thunder/Rancho del Zocalo area had latin dance music. Over in Adventureland, they had a bunch of hip hop, in New Orleans they had a mix of swing and light jazz, and in Critter Country they had REALLY slow dance music. My favorite area was in New Orleans because I'm a novice swing dancer. When my buddies decided to go on Splash Mountain I stayed off because a) I didn't want to get wet, b) it was pretty cold, and c) I didn't want to get wet

When I was sitting in the area waiting for them I almost fell asleep because of all the slow music

dctrdez · 04-23-2007, 01:44 PM

^^^Wow, you're lucky! lol

We only had 4 dance areas--pop and current hits in the Hub, techno/rave in Tomorrowland Terrace, Hip-Hop 'n stuff over in the festival arena, and latin dance music in the Rancho del Zocalo area. The place was a total mess by 7am, but I had a friend who went to DL the next day (9am) and he said you couldn't find any evidence a massive party took place the night before!

DisneyFreak07 · 04-23-2007, 02:09 PM

My Dad told me that when he went, Kool and the Gang performed, and also a Taste of Honey

Dr. Monsanto · 04-23-2007, 02:48 PM

That is sooo freaking awesome. I wonder if there is an actual archive someplace with a list of the performers throught the years.

Executioner · 04-23-2007, 03:33 PM

I don't remember what bands played at mine. Didn't really pay attention, I like some others was more focused on rides n such and not the music.

adrianne · 04-23-2007, 05:35 PM

I went in 1985. 2 bands that I remember: X, an LA punk band, and The Blasters, an LA Rockabilly band were both performing that night. Unfortunately for me, the were both playing at the same time -- and I loved BOTH bands. I saw X, and they were Awesome!

WendyDarling1955 · 04-23-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stitchhead28

Even though my friends and I agreed to just hit the rides (although some of them didn't keep their promise!) when we were walking through the park, there were no live bands, just a bunch of DJ's and seemingly random people with microphones trying to pump up the crowd. If I remember correctly, on the hub and on Main Street, they were playing the latest music hits and what is currently popular, Tomorrowland had techno and rave music the back of Fantasyland (between Matterhorn and Small World) had a bunch of oldies and 80's music, Frontierland actually had two dance floors: the first one was in the festival arena and had country music along with square dancing, and the other one was in the Big Thunder/Rancho del Zocalo area had latin dance music. Over in Adventureland, they had a bunch of hip hop, in New Orleans they had a mix of swing and light jazz, and in Critter Country they had REALLY slow dance music. My favorite area was in New Orleans because I'm a novice swing dancer. When my buddies decided to go on Splash Mountain I stayed off because a) I didn't want to get wet, b) it was pretty cold, and c) I didn't want to get wet

When I was sitting in the area waiting for them I almost fell asleep because of all the slow music

Thats exactly how mine went too in 2002. It was a blast! I didnt really dance at all, my friends and I were to busy riding rides and running amuck! But it was such a good time...Im so happy they do that because grad night is one of those memories that I think everyone will always remember!

TimmyII · 04-23-2007, 08:48 PM

When I went there was also the "Videopolis" (hey, it was 1987).

04-20-2007, 04:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dr. Monsanto People who found this post helpful: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 375 Images: 2	Grad Nite Alumni My 2 year old is up sick so i'm trying to stay awake. Saw the current Grad Nite thread. So here's a topic: Back in the day Disney would book the latest acts for Grad Nite. Who played at yours? I actually didn't go to mine. I graduated in 1989...I remember one of the acts was Roger & Zapp. My wife graduated in 1993...hers were like Shai and Hi-Five. By the time my brother graduated in 94 or 95 they started to book only local bands. He got lucky his favorite OC band had been booked. They were this SKA band called NO DOUBT. My parents were chaperones. They said that was cool too.
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TimmyII Fmr Disneyland Character People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 1,249 Images: 5	I don't remember who performed at mine because I wasn't there to stand and watch music, I was there to PLAY! __________________ TimmyII -- Former Disneyland Cast Member 1996-2001 Department 384 "Disneyland is not just another amusement park...Disneyland is a show!" - Walt Disney My Countdown Counting down to: My Birthday Trip to Disneyland (California this time!) 3 days 13 hours 59 minutes
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Ezra Favorite Hitchhiking Ghost News Editor People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 3,393 Images: 98	We had it all! At my GradNite (1982) we had Bertie Higgins We had it all! Just like Bogie and Bacall! Starring in our own late, late show. Sailing away to Key Largo. Here's lookin' at you kid! Missing all the things we did. We can find it once again, I know, Just like they did in Key Largo Laugh if you wanna... he was a big star that year. That was my last visit to Disneyland until my return in August 2006 *sigh* __________________ . . Profile \| Visions Fantastic News Center \| UserPage
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04-20-2007, 06:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dr. Monsanto People who found this post helpful: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 375 Images: 2	WOW!!! That's a good one. Was just thinking about that song too. My best friends older brother would always sing it around the house for some reason. If anybody wants to laugh about 80's music they should Wikipedia 83. One of the greatest years in music history across the board. I kid you not children.
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04-20-2007, 07:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
MegaRob People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 12	Haha, I actually don't mind 80's music, for the most part. :D I went to Grad Nite in 2004, but I had no idea whom was playing, sorry. Tomorrowland was getting way too rowdy; when somebody kicks over a trashcan you know its bad news. Hope it wasn't Push, btw. But yeah, I don't think it was anybody too famous playing that night. Of course I'm basing this off of nothing, so I could wind up being totally wrong. __________________ "The world's made of light AND darkness. You can't have one without the other."~King Mickey, Kingdom Hearts II The ever-lovable Haruhi Suzumiya and Co! :D
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04-21-2007, 01:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
MVP People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LB,CALi (Los Banos) Posts: 654	I don't believe no one performer at mine. there was like 3 or 4 DJ tho. Oh yeah, i went last year! if there was a performer please let me know who it was i dont really remember any one i went on MAY 18-19(the whole midnight thing you know) __________________ Toy Story MIDWAY Mania High Score: 202,000 Bring Back Caption EO My Countdown Counting down to: Next Trip To Disneyland 90 days 17 hours 59 minutes
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dctrdez People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Club 33, Trophy Room Posts: 206	There weren't any headline acts at my Grad-Nite. Just a bunch of local DJs and radio stations spinning their stuff...and people dancing...but not really...because the Disneyland Anti-dance patrol would come and stop it... __________________ Call me Doc... Official Armchair Imagineer FIGHT ON USC!!! The secret to Disneyland's magic (a la Ray Bradbury): Doing everything you think you don't need, and realizing that you needed it all along. All I want you to think about is when people walk through or have access to anything you design, I want them, when they leave, to have smiles on their faces. Just remember that. It's all I ask of you as a designer. -Walt Disney No, I'm actually not a member of Club 33...yet...someday!
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stitchhead28 Resident Pop Culture Guy People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rancho Cucamonga (yup, it does exist) Posts: 289 Images: 6	Even though my friends and I agreed to just hit the rides (although some of them didn't keep their promise!) when we were walking through the park, there were no live bands, just a bunch of DJ's and seemingly random people with microphones trying to pump up the crowd. If I remember correctly, on the hub and on Main Street, they were playing the latest music hits and what is currently popular, Tomorrowland had techno and rave music the back of Fantasyland (between Matterhorn and Small World) had a bunch of oldies and 80's music, Frontierland actually had two dance floors: the first one was in the festival arena and had country music along with square dancing, and the other one was in the Big Thunder/Rancho del Zocalo area had latin dance music. Over in Adventureland, they had a bunch of hip hop, in New Orleans they had a mix of swing and light jazz, and in Critter Country they had REALLY slow dance music. My favorite area was in New Orleans because I'm a novice swing dancer. When my buddies decided to go on Splash Mountain I stayed off because a) I didn't want to get wet, b) it was pretty cold, and c) I didn't want to get wet When I was sitting in the area waiting for them I almost fell asleep because of all the slow music __________________ Poocha Chubugga Oom Chickee! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!
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04-23-2007, 01:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
dctrdez People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Club 33, Trophy Room Posts: 206	^^^Wow, you're lucky! lol We only had 4 dance areas--pop and current hits in the Hub, techno/rave in Tomorrowland Terrace, Hip-Hop 'n stuff over in the festival arena, and latin dance music in the Rancho del Zocalo area. The place was a total mess by 7am, but I had a friend who went to DL the next day (9am) and he said you couldn't find any evidence a massive party took place the night before! __________________ Call me Doc... Official Armchair Imagineer FIGHT ON USC!!! The secret to Disneyland's magic (a la Ray Bradbury): Doing everything you think you don't need, and realizing that you needed it all along. All I want you to think about is when people walk through or have access to anything you design, I want them, when they leave, to have smiles on their faces. Just remember that. It's all I ask of you as a designer. -Walt Disney No, I'm actually not a member of Club 33...yet...someday!
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DisneyFreak07 It's a Disney thing People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 197	My Dad told me that when he went, Kool and the Gang performed, and also a Taste of Honey __________________ Michael you will be more than missed. I miss you more and more each day, but you live on through the music you gave us. We love you My Countdown Counting down to: Christmas! 34 days 17 hours 59 minutes
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Dr. Monsanto People who found this post helpful: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 375 Images: 2	That is sooo freaking awesome. I wonder if there is an actual archive someplace with a list of the performers throught the years.
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Executioner The name says it all People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Between this world and the next. Posts: 2,196 Images: 70	I don't remember what bands played at mine. Didn't really pay attention, I like some others was more focused on rides n such and not the music. __________________ A Different Kind Of Company A Different Kind Of Executioner
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adrianne Monorail Cat People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: you can pet a cat, you can pet a dog, but you can't Pet-a-luma. Posts: 1,831 Images: 15	I went in 1985. 2 bands that I remember: X, an LA punk band, and The Blasters, an LA Rockabilly band were both performing that night. Unfortunately for me, the were both playing at the same time -- and I loved BOTH bands. I saw X, and they were Awesome! __________________ Remember that NOT getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck My Countdown Counting down to: VF Scavenger Hunt V 294 days 11 hours 59 minutes
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TimmyII Fmr Disneyland Character People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 1,249 Images: 5	When I went there was also the "Videopolis" (hey, it was 1987). __________________ TimmyII -- Former Disneyland Cast Member 1996-2001 Department 384 "Disneyland is not just another amusement park...Disneyland is a show!" - Walt Disney My Countdown Counting down to: My Birthday Trip to Disneyland (California this time!) 3 days 13 hours 59 minutes
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