[ALOHA RONNIE]

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I'll NEVER FORGET all those wonderful 'Date Nite at Disneyland' ballroom dances we used to have at the Carnation Plaza set in between the entrances to FRONTIERLAND and Sleeping Beauty's castle.

The Disneyland Head of Park Entertainment was none other than the same Mr. Gruder of 'The CARPENTERS' ..'Mr. Gruder'.. song. Seems he had heard them early on and then didn't hire them for the Park.

Years later in 1977 'The CARPENTERS' told their audience about him during their sold out concert at the Anaheim Convention Center parked right across the street from the Entrance to Disneyland.

T'was a bit of told ya so time, USA

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[California Patriot]

Thanks for posting this.

A nice reminder that sometimes, things do get better.

[lewislynn]

I recall when they had a band and dancing at every land. In fact my most memorable is when they had a band set up in front of the Tomorrowland snackbar/eating area with the tables cleared for a dance floor...the place (entire park) was packed!....So many gorgeous women...

It seems like they had them every weekend after regular park hours.

[Liz]

Musta been so nice way back when.......in contrast to the moral and cultural breakdown of today.