Originally Posted By Darkbeer Friday, December 21st, "Tuba Christmas" will try and break the World Record at 2 PM in front of the ESPNZone at Downtown Disney Anaheim. Registration starts at 8 AM, and you can find more info here... <a href="http://www.tubachristmas.com/readtcloc.php?TCState=CA&TCCity=Anaheim" target="_blank">http://www.tubachristmas.com/r eadtcloc.php?TCState=CA&TCCity=Anaheim</a> The news story can be found here. <a href="http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/?p=1140" target="_blank">http://travel.latimes.com/dail y-deal-blog/?p=1140</a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I know several people who are planning on going to this and playing baritone. If I was still in California right now and had an extra baritone lying around, I would definately be there.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Well, a World Record was made, as 627 Tuba Players showed up and performed today. Ages 5 thru 77 performed, one of the Conductors was 78. One well known musician, Rodney Newton came all the way from England to perform at the event. And of course, photos can be found at the link below.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Oops, here is the link... <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/</a>
Originally Posted By NJ AP Darkbeer, I don't see the direct link to the tuba players, but the link to 11 parks, 11 coasters in less than 11 hours caught my interest. Unfortunately the link from that to miceage is no longer valid. Which parks did you visit? Sounds like a fun day in my book.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer First off, here is the direct link to the Tuba Christmas album. <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/4033158" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/ga llery/4033158</a> As for the 11 Parks... We started at Magic Mountain at opening (10 AM) and rode Revolution, a classic (and close to the entrance). Then it was USH and Revenge of the Mummy. Third was Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier, and its main coaster.... West Coaster. Fourth was Knott's and Silver Bullet. Fifth was Adventure City and Tree Top Racers. Sixth was Disneyland and Space Mountain Seventh was DCA and California Screamin' Eighth was LEGOLAND and The Dragon Ninth was the San Diego County Fair (it happened to be opening night) and its Crazy Mouse. Tenth was SeaWorld San Diego and Journey to Atlantis. And the final coaster was the Giant Dipper at Belmont Park, another classic coaster. (We started and ended with ACE honored coasters). We got off the ride at 8:58 PM, which was just under 11 hours (starting with opening at SFMM at 10 AM). A LOT of planning and traffic issues (lots of carpool lanes, and we kept within a reasonable speed (maybe slightly above 70 MPH at the most). Here is the official list and times... <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/1553962/21/75693045/Large" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/ga llery/1553962/21/75693045/Large</a>
Originally Posted By NJ AP Should have realized this was an ACE sponsored event. Sounds like a blast! Thanks for the links.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer FYI, it was NOT an ACE sponsored event. There was no special cutting in line (other than using Fastpass and other types of FOTL that are available to any guest).
