Raised stage at Disneyland in the 90’s

[WaltDisneyGirl84]

Hey all!

Totally aging myself here, but I’ve been binging Blossom on Hulu and there was an episode of them at Disneyland. In one scene, a band (The Party) were on a small Tomorrowland stage that seemed to move up and down. Any Disneyland vets around to fill me in on this? It’s got me curious!

 

[mom2rtk]

They did Jedi training there for a while.

 

[Pluto468]

I remember that stage, but I don't remember it moving up and down. We saw some great bands there!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

That's what we refer to as "The Tomorrowland Terrace Stage" -- have no idea what it's called at present. Yes, it moves up and down. PP is right -- there were great bands there (Scot Bruce! Hard Day's Night!) and fun dancing, too.

 

[JoanneAZ]

Yes, it does go up and down. Here’s a video of it going down with a band onstage:

This is a history of the stage from Yesterland:

https://www.yesterland.com/coketerrace.html

 

[StormyCA]

Totally remember this way back in the 70s. It was so cool watching the band raise up while playing a song. Dancing the night away.

Wish they'd bring that back.

 

[WaltDisneyGirl84]

Yes, it does go up and down. Here’s a video of it going down with a band onstage:

This is a history of the stage from Yesterland:

https://www.yesterland.com/coketerrace.html

Thank you so much for sharing!

 

[WaltDisneyGirl84]

I remember that stage, but I don't remember it moving up and down. We saw some great bands there!

They show it moving in the show. Looked super cool!

 

[mom2rtk]

It moved during Jedi training academy as well. Pretty cool.

 

[deejdigsdis]

Aw, I haven't thought about The Party in years! My sister had such a crush on Damon and Albert. Now I need to go watch an old MMC episode on YouTube.

I loved watching 80s cover bands on that stage back in the day. It was very cool and space-agey to have it move up and down, with the smoke and lighting effects. I went to 80s Nite a couple years ago and was sure they would revive the 80s band scene on that stage, but they didn't. At least when we were over there it was just a DJ type person standing on top of the closed stage. Maybe we missed something more 80s earlier in the evening.

 

[DizMe]

I remember it! I always thought it was so cool.

They probably have safety restrictions now that won't allow them to raise and lower it

 

[Gamedog]

Used to love watching Scot Bruce perform there as well as all the other bands. Good times.

I remember when we were doing the kitchen renovation at Tomorrowland Terrace, we used that stage as a "freight elevator" to get equipment up and down. Fun memories!

 

[disneyerin]

I totally remember! This gives my age away but on Grad Night (in the 70"s) I remember Olivia Newton John gave a concert on it. I think Helen Reddy did as well at some point (in the 70:s).
Great times.