Originally Posted By Firehouse5Fan I know Louis played on the Mark Twain, but does anyone know specifically where the band played on the boat? Also, how long did the Dixieland at Disneyland series go for? Thanks!
Originally Posted By PirateJohn They played on the stage. The stage is still there although it isn't used anymore.
Originally Posted By BrigmanMT 2 Were there ever waiters serving drinks on the Twain, or was that just for the show. I am pretty sure at one point it looks like everything should be spilled, so I'm not positive if it was real or not..
Originally Posted By ArchtMig Look for the TV show "Disneyland After Dark". It is on Disk #2 of the "Disneyland USA" set of the "Walt Disney Treasures" series in the tin boxes. That show had footage of Armstrong playing on the Twain. It's cool. He and his band played in that large flat area on the middle deck towards the rear of the boat, between the rear left and right stairs. I think the "saloon" is forward of that spot. The place that the band set up on is a fairly large and open area, almost big enough to be a dance floor!
Originally Posted By PirateJohn Not sure if what was shown on the DVD would have been typical. I don't think there were waiters, though. I know they used to sell Mint Juleps on board but I think it was just counter service.
Originally Posted By Ursula Does anyone know for how long Louis played in the parts in terms of which years he performed there?
Originally Posted By TheMick Obviously '62 is documented, but I also know he played there in '64 and '65 as I have ticket stubs for those dates. In fact, for the '64 concert I know he played at 20,000 Leagues in Tomorrowland. The shows were at 8pm and 2am. Both the '64 and '65 (8pm and 2am also) shows were held in September.
Originally Posted By Firehouse5Fan TheMick is my wife, sorry about that, I posted the Armstrong notes above. Firehouse5Fan
Originally Posted By pecos bill A show at 2am? That whole show on the boat seems to be comprised of invited guests for some special event. Everyone seems to be very well dressed, and there was obviously a camera crew as well. Not your typical night on the Mark Twain.
Originally Posted By Firehouse5Fan Oh, and price of the ticket for the shows including admission to Disneyland and all Disneyland Attractions (Shooting Gallery excepted)? $5.95
Originally Posted By Hound Firehouse5Fan. While I was looking for Ward Kimball items on ebay I came across a photo of Louis playing his trumpet with the "Young Men from New Orleans" on the Mark Twain. It is item #6599277046. If you don't already have this, it looks pretty good.
Originally Posted By JuiceMonkey I don't even drink them, but I think that bringing the Mint Juleps back would be a great touch.
Originally Posted By dresswhites i seem to remember that in the early 80s, they seved soft drinks on the second deck of the Twain. Does anyone else remember this? or this a false memory? Ah those night cruises on the Twain were so magical. the lights on the boat and shore, the thundering falls. I love Fantasmic, but i do miss those night cruises.
