The Grand Floridian Orchestra: July 30, 2016

This video shares Patrick Doyle's final sets (July 30, 2016) as the bandleader of The GFSO, which he formed in 1988. Mr. Doyle will now be drumming part-time with the band.

[@jackstearns1549]

My wife and I had the good fortune of meeting Pat and the band in September of 1988 when we first stayed at The Grand Floridian. We became good friends as we returned year after year. I did manage to record some of their performances back in the late 80s and 90s when their original base player Lee was part of the band. In 2018 I sent Pat a copy of all his performances and he especially appreciated those with Lee. Now both Pat and my wife have both passed but I still have those videos which still bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. They were great times which now only exist in my memory. So glad videos like this still exist.

[@nickambrosino2672]

I love love love these guys. So much style and sensitivity and boy can they swing! Thanks for posting. Many many memories with my family watching them perform.

[@mrssarahlove]

This video is even more precious now. He was a friend unlike any other. Thank you for sharing.

[@jasonharris7665]

Yesterday, Mr. Pat Doyle at age 66 has passed away. He retired 3 years prior to his passing. I am deeply saddened.

[@guidedmeditation2396]

The orchestra was too white and had to go. Even the new tinker bell is of color. Diversity is awesome but racial cleansing isn't.

[@The_Original_Alex_Channel]

Guided Meditation uhh dude this comment has nothing to do with them leaving

[@LisaAnn365]

Love this music from my favorite resort. Thank you!

[@PureHaole]

Have never stayed at The Grand, but have spent more than a few evenings listening to the band. Great vid! Thank you for sharing!!

[@johnbowden1968]

Thanks so much for posting! My all-time favourite KZbin video!

[@charlesmyers3388]

WDW....WHY??? PLEASE BRING THEM BACK!!!

[@Thedrunkenodyssey]

Sign the petition. www.change.org/p/the-walt-disney-company-disney-please-save-the-grand-floridian-society-orchestra?cs_tk=ApmQvY44cJCEADX-dl8AAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvO6J2pTBTsygqH47RtrONh4%3D&

[@michaelbodley1360]

23:21 You've Got a Friend in Me from Toy Story are slow dance for jes mcdonugh (mavis) & jake blumberg (johnny) are relationship for celebration from Hotel Transylvania by Michael Buble author Randy Newman.

[@jasonharris7665]

Author of this video: Please update the description. “Sadly on August 18, 2019, Pat Doyle unexpectedly passed away from an Aortic Embolism. He worked two days a week from 2016 till when he passed away”.

[@LisaAnn365]

The sax player is quite good. :)

[@Thedrunkenodyssey]

Rex!

[@themeparkcheetah]

23:24

[@Dochart268]

@Disney better re-think this penny pinching move. First Splash Mountain & now this imbecilic move!

[@1stmoviefan]

Do they still have this type of orchestras at the Grand Floridian?

[@Thedrunkenodyssey]

Absolutely. Numerous sets every day, starting in the afternoon.

[@Thedrunkenodyssey]

For more WDW music, try my other channel, The Strangest Mouse, where I have recordings of the main street pianist that sound better than being there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqancpKddtCXis0

[@jng72769]

The band was removed last year and is now gone forever it seems. Removed the bandstand too.