#Disneyland60.....Today In Disneyland History....July 27, 1962

The Firehouse Five Plus Two Records

At The Golden Horseshoe Saloon

July 27, 1962

On July 27, 1962, The Firehouse Five Plus Two, a Dixieland jazz band popular in the 1950s made up of writers, animators, producers and directors all of which worked at the Walt Disney Studios were recorded live at The Golden Horseshoe in Disneyland. Their performance the following day was also recorded and eventually released on Good Time Jazz Records.  Members of the group included:

•      Danny Alguire — cornet

•      Harper Goff — banjo

•      Ward Kimball — trombone, siren, tambourine, sound effects, leader

•      Clarke Mallery — clarinet

•      Monte Mountjoy — drums

•      Erdman (Ed) Penner — bass saxophone on early recordings, later switched to tuba

•      Frank Thomas — piano

Later, other Disney artists joined in; Jimmy MacDonald, George Probert, Dick Roberts, Ralph Ball and George Bruns. The band was active from 1949 to 1972, playing and recording while never giving up their day jobs as animators and artists with the Walt Disney Studios. 

The Golden Horseshoe Saloon (referred to as Pecos Bill's Golden Horseshoe Saloon during construction) opened in 1955 with several other original attractions at Disneyland. The "saloon” was one of several original buildings dating back to the opening of the Disneyland Resort .The Golden Horseshoe was also where Walt Disney and his wife, Lillian, celebrated their 30th anniversary with the debut performance of the original Golden Horseshoe Revue. Walt kept a private box—now public—upstairs to the right of the stage so he could watch the show whenever he felt like it. With over 50,000 performances logged since then, the Golden Horseshoe Revue was at one time “the world’s longest-running live stage show,” according the Guinness Book of World Records. The Golden Horseshoe is located in Frontierland across from the Rivers of America. Be sure to try their Chili In A Bread Bowl or one of their scrumptious ice cream sundaes the next time you’re there for some toe tapping, rollicking fun. And that’s what happened today in Disneyland’s history.

Have a Summer Hoedown at Mickey's Backyard BBQ!

     There is nothing better in the summertime then a good ole fashion Backyard BBQ!  Well, the only time it is better is when you are at Mickey's Backyard BBQ!  If you are ready for a Hootin' Tootin' Hoedown then make a reservation at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort for Mickey's Backyard BBQ.  You can book 180 days in advance and if you are on a dining package it requires 2 sit down meals.  

     My family and I have enjoyed dancing and dining with Mickey and the gang for many years.  We have been as a family, with friends, and with a bunch AKA Grand Gathering!  You can't help but have a blast dancing with your kids, friends, family, and of course Mickey!  We have all enjoyed ourselves and it is so much fun watching others enjoy the evening.

     On that thought, I have a fun little story to tell you about.  My mom loves to dance and loves dancing with her grand kids. She was up dancing for quite a while, doing the chicken dance and some line dancing.  Then Goofy came out on the dance floor and scooped up my mother and danced with her around the dance floor!  

She was laughing so hard and thought that after a few whirls he would stop but Goofy was definitely showing his Disneyside or Goofyside and used her to help him teach another line dances.  The smile on my mom's face was priceless!

     The food is amazing and perfect for everyone.  You can even have all the Mickey Ice Cream bars you have ever wantedt!  It just does not get much better than that!  Beer and Wine and Tip is also included with dinner!

     So if you are looking for a good ole time dining and dancing with your kids make a reservation at Mickey's Backyard BBQ!  Maybe you will learn a few rop'n tricks, dance moves, or make a special memory with Mickey and his gang just make sure you show your Disneyside!