RIP Swing Dancing in Disneyland?

lindyhop · 04-15-2012, 07:17 PM

The Carnation Plaza Gardens area is closing down on 4/30 for the Fantasy Faire renovation. Saturday dancing is moving to Downtown Disney (the stage near ESPN Zone) but apparently the bands are only booked through June and there are no plans to bring dancing back into the Park. This is not the only place I dance. In fact, it's not the best place to dance in my opinion because there are so many couples and groups of people who stay with their friends so sometimes I spend more time watching than dancing. But it's where I got started dancing so it's a special place to me and a lot of other people.

Disney will do whatever they're going to do but I wanted to pass along a couple of things. First there's a petition. Second there are plans for April 28, the last Saturday in April to get as many people as possible there for the final night. I haven't decided if I'm going that night (there's a better band in Pasadena) but if it looks like it will be a big deal I might need to be there too.

Is anyone interested in a Memorial Swing Out LoT Meet?

lashbear · 04-16-2012, 05:25 AM

Sad news if the dancing doesn't return on a regular basis.

I wish I could be there on the 28th !!

katiesue · 04-16-2012, 08:53 AM

I can be there the 28th. I was there a couple of weeks ago just watching while the girls were off doing something else. It was a wonderful way to pass an evening. I can't dance at all but it's always fun to stop and watch those that can for a while.

innerSpaceman · 04-16-2012, 10:18 AM

I can't dance that stuff, but I love to watch (and am so envious of those who cut that rug to shreds). I'll try to be there on the 28th, as this sounds like a very special if somewhat sad occasion.

Gn2Dlnd · 04-16-2012, 11:33 AM

I can probably make it for the 28th. I remember, during the last rehab of CPG, they moved the swing dancing into the Golden Horseshoe. So much fun to watch the dancers from the balcony! I wish they'd come up with a balconied dance pavilion over in DCA, either in the Hollywood Land/Backlot area (forever to be lost to high concept, alcohol sales based, dance parties) or on Paradise Pier.

flippyshark · 04-16-2012, 11:35 AM

Cue the melancholy for me too. I've got a few very specific and special memories tied to the Carnation Plaza Gardens, and the handful times I've been there for the dancing, it has made me feel extra privileged to be at Disneyland. There's certainly nothing like it here at WDW.

Kevy Baby · 04-16-2012, 11:53 AM

FWIW, the 28th is a block out day for all but Premium APs. Would love to go, but would have to upgrade.

lindyhop · 04-16-2012, 07:47 PM

I'll be there this Saturday because Stompy Jones is playing but I'm not sure about the 28th. There's a classic flame war going on over at the Disney Dancers Facebook page over what everyone should wear. I think I'm going to see what the atmosphere is like this week before I decide.

Not Afraid · 04-17-2012, 12:56 AM

I saw Louis Armstrong play at that very spot. I'm not sure what their reasoning is behind this.

Isaac · 04-17-2012, 03:20 AM

The purpose is to restore the Fantasyland theatre back into a theater (hosting a new character show) and move the princesses into another location, still castle themed.

Plaza Gardens will still host jazz bands, but also host fantasy coronations.

I'll txt Steve for more info

04-15-2012, 07:17 PM	#1
lindyhop Swing Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 997	RIP Swing Dancing in Disneyland? The Carnation Plaza Gardens area is closing down on 4/30 for the Fantasy Faire renovation. Saturday dancing is moving to Downtown Disney (the stage near ESPN Zone) but apparently the bands are only booked through June and there are no plans to bring dancing back into the Park. This is not the only place I dance. In fact, it's not the best place to dance in my opinion because there are so many couples and groups of people who stay with their friends so sometimes I spend more time watching than dancing. But it's where I got started dancing so it's a special place to me and a lot of other people. Disney will do whatever they're going to do but I wanted to pass along a couple of things. First there's a petition. Second there are plans for April 28, the last Saturday in April to get as many people as possible there for the final night. I haven't decided if I'm going that night (there's a better band in Pasadena) but if it looks like it will be a big deal I might need to be there too. Is anyone interested in a Memorial Swing Out LoT Meet? __________________ Hyperbole is the best thing ever!
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04-16-2012, 05:25 AM	#2
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Sad news if the dancing doesn't return on a regular basis. I wish I could be there on the 28th !! __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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04-16-2012, 08:53 AM	#3
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I can be there the 28th. I was there a couple of weeks ago just watching while the girls were off doing something else. It was a wonderful way to pass an evening. I can't dance at all but it's always fun to stop and watch those that can for a while. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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04-16-2012, 10:18 AM	#4
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I can't dance that stuff, but I love to watch (and am so envious of those who cut that rug to shreds). I'll try to be there on the 28th, as this sounds like a very special if somewhat sad occasion.
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04-16-2012, 11:33 AM	#5
Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	I can probably make it for the 28th. I remember, during the last rehab of CPG, they moved the swing dancing into the Golden Horseshoe. So much fun to watch the dancers from the balcony! I wish they'd come up with a balconied dance pavilion over in DCA, either in the Hollywood Land/Backlot area (forever to be lost to high concept, alcohol sales based, dance parties) or on Paradise Pier. __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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04-16-2012, 11:35 AM	#6
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Cue the melancholy for me too. I've got a few very specific and special memories tied to the Carnation Plaza Gardens, and the handful times I've been there for the dancing, it has made me feel extra privileged to be at Disneyland. There's certainly nothing like it here at WDW.
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04-16-2012, 11:53 AM	#7
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	FWIW, the 28th is a block out day for all but Premium APs. Would love to go, but would have to upgrade. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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04-16-2012, 07:47 PM	#8
lindyhop Swing Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 997	I'll be there this Saturday because Stompy Jones is playing but I'm not sure about the 28th. There's a classic flame war going on over at the Disney Dancers Facebook page over what everyone should wear. I think I'm going to see what the atmosphere is like this week before I decide. __________________ Hyperbole is the best thing ever!
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04-17-2012, 12:56 AM	#9
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I saw Louis Armstrong play at that very spot. I'm not sure what their reasoning is behind this.
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04-17-2012, 03:20 AM	#10
Isaac the one n only Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,236	The purpose is to restore the Fantasyland theatre back into a theater (hosting a new character show) and move the princesses into another location, still castle themed. Plaza Gardens will still host jazz bands, but also host fantasy coronations. I'll txt Steve for more info __________________
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