True Disney Story: Red Long Johns

BarTopDancer · 06-20-2006, 03:15 PM

After my post in the "Which Way" thread I received a PM from someone asking about red long johns and it occured to me that there are several people here who have no idea where it came from. So, since there are people here who can tell the story much better than I, I'm sending out a request, for the history of the Red Long Johns.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-20-2006, 03:26 PM

Well, I believe it started in 1973 with the death of Bogden Delaurot, who drowned in the Rivers of America after hiding on Tom Sawyer Island after hours. As a memorial, a pair of red longjohns was hung on the banks of the river, still there to this day. It became tradition, though not all of the tributes are as visible. For instance, for Dolly Young, who died on the Matterhorn, a pair of longjohns is placed in the climbing expedition box within the caves. Others are clearly visible, such as the most recent for Marcello Torrez. It's in the small camp ground scene along Big Thunder Trail. They even recently installed a red spotlight (uncomfirmed rumor has it that it was funded by the Torrez family) to ensure its continued visibility.

Not Afraid · 06-20-2006, 03:30 PM

One day, long ago, four people (GD, CP, Euro and NA) were enjoying a trip on the venerable Mark Twain when .........

I think you'll get about 4 different tellings from here.

Scrooge McSam · 06-20-2006, 03:34 PM

:rapt attention

DreadPirateRoberts · 06-20-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

One day, long ago, four people (GD, CP, Euro and NA) were enjoying a trip on the venerable Mark Twain when .........

I think you'll get about 4 different tellings from here.

Can we hear the NA version? Please?

katiesue · 06-20-2006, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

Can we hear the NA version? Please?

Pretty Please?

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-20-2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

One day, long ago, four people (GD, CP, Euro and NA) were enjoying a trip on the venerable Mark Twain when .........

When a CM walked up and informed us of the information GD posted above.

Oh, and it was the Columbia

NirvanaMan · 06-20-2006, 10:43 PM

Holy crap! There's one of these

now??? That is the coolest ****ing thing ever!

Ghoulish Delight · 06-20-2006, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NirvanaMan

Holy crap! There's one of these

now??? That is the coolest ****ing thing ever!

No, this is...

(thanks GC!)

€uroMeinke · 06-21-2006, 12:24 AM

You'll have to ask Disney for the true story behind this one

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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Well, I believe it started in 1973 with the death of Bogden Delaurot, who drowned in the Rivers of America after hiding on Tom Sawyer Island after hours. As a memorial, a pair of red longjohns was hung on the banks of the river, still there to this day. It became tradition, though not all of the tributes are as visible. For instance, for Dolly Young, who died on the Matterhorn, a pair of longjohns is placed in the climbing expedition box within the caves. Others are clearly visible, such as the most recent for Marcello Torrez. It's in the small camp ground scene along Big Thunder Trail. They even recently installed a red spotlight (uncomfirmed rumor has it that it was funded by the Torrez family) to ensure its continued visibility. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	One day, long ago, four people (GD, CP, Euro and NA) were enjoying a trip on the venerable Mark Twain when ......... I think you'll get about 4 different tellings from here.
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Scrooge McSam What? Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,635	:rapt attention
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NirvanaMan Making Change Happen Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 990	Holy crap! There's one of these now??? That is the coolest ****ing thing ever!
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