Jerry Davidson mentioned the fun he had taking his band to Disney World for New Years activities. I can believe that would be a lot of fun.

We have been to Disney World a few times ... remember seeing their "home" corps, called "Future Corps". Probably in Tomorrow Land! They were very good .. about 21 horns and 6 drums. I talked with the members after a performance .. most were from top level drum corps and were there during summer (or winter) breaks.

They also had a band made entirely of trombones. They were called the "T-Bones" of course.
Amazing what they could do with those trombones.

Out in Disneyland, the Anaheim Kingsmen were partially sponsored by Disney and appeared there a lot.

I am sure that many drum corps have appeared at both parks through the years. Hopefully, they avoid the "Gay Pride" weeks there!

What did you do in the Corps? drummer: later: Quartermaster, assistant drum instructor

What years were you a Corps member? 1958- 63

I marched there with Spirit in 1980. Fun trying to fit 11 snares across those narrow streets (marched most of the parade in two rows). And I brought my bands three times in eight years. In fact, the last trip is what made us decide to move here from Atlanta.
Unfortunately, Future Corps is no more - cut a few years ago. Not sure about the T-Bones, but I have heard them and they are great!
Also did Disneyland with Lassiter High School when we went to the Rose Parade in 1988. I prefer DisneyWorld here in Orlando.

What did you do in the Corps? Snare, Drum Major, Drum Instructor/Arranger

What years were you a Corps member? 1970-73; 78-79

With Madison in 1983 we stopped and played at Epcot on our way to DCI in Miami. We then had part of the day to hang out in the park. I think most of us were too exhausted from tour to move beyond the German beer garden.

When Great America first opened the Imperials would go and play a parade/concert there. It was a great time because we'd get free admission to the park afterwards. We could also get a "twicket" (for only $2!) and go back the next day!

Good to see you back here, Jim! You disappeared for a while.

And I'm sure you guys stayed at the beer garden from exhaustion...

I remember marching at Great America after the 1979 season. I was trying to get back into shape as a drummer, so I marched in the snare line instead of as DM that day. We had a blast once we got the silly parade out of the way!

What did you do in the Corps? Snare, Drum Major, Drum Instructor/Arranger

What years were you a Corps member? 1970-73; 78-79