History of this unique Disneyland live show

This little-known Disneyland show was in Fantasyland in the 1970s, and only seen by students on a school field trip. With audio from his conversations with some of the show’s cast, various artifacts, and the extremely rare companion filmstrip, Scott talks all about Disneyland’s “Fun with Music” show. Despite the fact that the show was intended to only reach a specific, small audience, Disney poured all their top live entertainment talent into it. Be sure to stay until the end to see the complete “Fun with Music” educational filmstrip.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:22 A Disneyland school field trip
00:40 The “Fun with Music” show in the Fantasyland Theater
01:15 Students listened to Disneyland music
01:41 America the Beautiful - CircleVision
01:56 Country Bear Jamboree
02:09 Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
02:18 it’s a small world
02:31 America Sings
03:09 Disneyland Line (employee newsletter)
03:24 John “Doc” Anello
03:47 Larry Billman
04:12 Bruce Healey
04:55 Audio of Bruce Healey
05:36 Father Music and Harmony
05:55 Clip of Golden Horseshoe Revue
06:28 Audio of Jim Adams
07:09 Audio of Terry Robinson
08:04 Fun with Music souvenir button
08:16 Educational filmstrips/Disney Educational Media
10:00 Fun with Music filmstrip

[@timvogel68]

Music plays such an important part in the magic. Whether it is an attraction, a land, or a resort, music is such a vital piece of the experience! Another great installment! Thank you

[@KeepingtheMagicAlive]

I agree!! It's one of those things that people may not even realize, walking down Main Street with the background music, for example, but it definitely enhances the experience! So much Disney music brings me right back to my childhood, like hearing the original version of "Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" from when it was at Disneyland. I sure appreciate you letting me know that you liked the video!

[@terryfaass]

That brought tears to my eyes! Knew everyone in this video, as I worked there. Miss my old pals. Your video was wonderful! Thank you for this.

[@KeepingtheMagicAlive]

Your comment means so much to me! I love it if I can bring emotion and happy memories to people. I'm just so glad you liked it and your comment made my day!

[@raewestvirginia2128]

In 1984, the country bears performed the Christmas special. And in 1986, they performed the vacation hoedown. Magic kingdom really should’ve keep the vacation hoedown as permanent original show because it’s more kid friendly. By the way, they also should’ve changed the show in Magic kingdom only in the 80s like have Sun bonnet trio & Terrence the shaker singing the same song in the same activity. I know a perfect song for them: Octopus’ garden by The Beatles Bonnets: *Wearing bathing suits and one bonnet wearing sailor suit* And Shaker: *wearing scuba gear in trunks with Delores the octopus* And Disneyland’s version should keep “California bears” and “2 different worlds” songs

[@cjlane3145]

What a joy that you have preserved this delightful piece of history.

[@KeepingtheMagicAlive]

I'm so glad you liked it!! It sure is an obscure bit of Disney history, but in my opinion no less important.

[@ryanranahan]

I love the backdrop! Oh and of course all the info on the field trip- Great stuff Scott!

[@scottwolf5210]

Thank you so much for your comment! I'm so glad you like it! 😀

[@raewestvirginia2128]

2:00 I was like when I 1st saw the pic “Where is Terrence the shaker?”

[@Tryingtohaveityall]

This is so fascinating.

[@KeepingtheMagicAlive]

Thank you! I was concerned people may not like it as much because it is so obscure! I'm glad you liked it!

[@banjogator7046]

I wanna see whats in the America Sings filmstrip!

[@KeepingtheMagicAlive]

The other filmstrips are just photos (also bad quality and color now) of images from the attractions. America Sings is freaky, though. They made the slides look like giant puzzle pieces and then the images are set inside the shapes. I was disappointed with that. I can't even imagine what the thinking was behind them. Maybe I'll post that one on here sometime. BTW, Swamp Boys were my favorites in America Sings!

[@banjogator7046]

@@KeepingtheMagicAlive huh very odd….. thats kinda complicated. Anyways, you got anything interesting of the boys?.

[@KeepingtheMagicAlive]

@@banjogator7046 I don't really have anything on the Swamp Boys in particular. My friend, the late Marc Davis, designed them, but he never said anything about the Swamp Boys. I have a couple props from America Sings and a script from the grand opening ceremony, but that's all America Sings in general.

[@banjogator7046]

@@KeepingtheMagicAlive oh interesting!