Instant Concert - Just Add Water with Maestro Goofy

Instant Concert – Just Add Water with Maestro Goofy

Join Maestro Goofy as he leads the fountains of Paradise Bay in a musical romp. There is a classical version of the show and a 20^th century music version as well.

This is a great show for on a hot day. Stand at the edge of the bay in front of Goofy and you will get wet. The classical version gets you wetter than the 20^th century. This was shot from across the bay so you can see both the fountains and Goofy. At this distance it is hard to see Goofy. If you are on the other side you have to turn back and forth between the fountains and Goofy. You also stay dry on the Pier side of the bay.

For watching the show I recommend the Paradise Pier side of the bay. That way you can see Goofy directing the fountains and get a clear view of the fountains. You will not feel like you need to spin around to see what Maestro Goofy is doing. You can stand anywhere against the fence from Mickey’s Fun Wheel down past the hot dog stand further down to in front of Toy Story Mania. If you are hot and wish to get wet to cool down then go to the other side in front of Goofy.

They use some of the World of Color fountains for this show and just reprogram them. This just proves what I’ve thought since WoC started. They can change WoC easily and adapt the show for different holidays instead of just adding a clip at the end of the show as they did for the Fourth of July. I’d love to see them do a Christmas version of WoC.

Sit back and enjoy the show! This video is the classical version and was shot from across the bay.

The Red Car News boys at Disney California Adventure

The Red Car News Boys at Disney California Adventure

There is a fun little show that happens in front of the Carthay Circle Theater at the end of Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure. The Red Car Trolley comes rolling down through Hollywood Land to the Carthay Circle and singing as they come, hanging out the windows are the Red Car News Boys. This is a 1920’s style song and dance show with music from that era ramped up to tickle the ears of today’s listeners.  When the Red Car stops in front of the Carthay Circle the boys jump out and start singing.

The theme of this high energy show is a suitcase and a dream. If all you have is a suitcase and a dream you can do anything, as long as you are willing to work hard and have the right stuff. They sing Make them Laugh, Take Me Out to the Ballgame and many other songs that are well known from the music of the 1920’s/30’s.

As they sing the signature song of the show, A Suitcase and a Dream Mickey Mouse, dressed in his 1920’s best with a suitcase proudly stating “California or Bust” comes out of the Red Car to join the boys in some songs.

What I love about this show is the hopeful feelings and the attitude that with hard work you can succeed and reach your dreams no matter what they are.

So the next time you find yourself on Buena Vista Street and you see the Red Car pulling to a stop in front of the Carthay Circle stop and watch this amazing little show. The dancing is amazing and the singing matches the quality. Maybe it will give you a little hope and a smile.