Orchestrion restoration at Disneyland Penny Arcade


Restoring a Piece of Disneyland History
The Main Street Arcade Orchestrion

Disney Parks Blog
In the course of the exciting work being done on Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland park, a piece of Disneyland history was opened up yet again.

Fans of the Main Street Arcade are familiar with its Welte Orchestrion — the large self-playing pipe organ that has entertained guests for decades. While the arcade is closed as part of the current Main Street, U.S.A., refurbishments, the Disneyland Electromechanical team is taking the opportunity to perform maintenance on this impressive instrument — which is older than the park itself. But you might be surprised at what is found inside … continue
by Erin Glover

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