Salute to Steve the Firetruck Driver of four decades. He is the best of all of us.
@jonathanbair523Ай бұрын
What a thing to think you are about to lose your job about, only to get to your office and be told "make it so"
@CeltchiefАй бұрын
1973 to 2024? 5 Decades?
@alexander1485Ай бұрын
@@Celtchief he learned that west virginia math
@simplysuelou2014Ай бұрын
Hey Brickey! What a great video! Once my dad and I were riding with Steve when people walking weren’t getting out of the way despite the horn. My dad said, “just run ‘em over.” Steve gave my dad a serious look and said, “too much paperwork.” It was the perfect thing to say to my dad, who has since passed away, and the memory makes me smile.
@J_PikeАй бұрын
Disney please give a raise or a promotion to the CM that made the decision to run the Main Street Vehicles at night. While so many much entertainment/experiences are being cut back this experience has been expanded and added even more feels to late night Disneyland. Great tribute! Thanks for all the hard work.
@ckbarryАй бұрын
This‼️
@davidculver5446Ай бұрын
Speaking of vehicles during construction it was not uncommon for Walt to borrow an autopia car and drive it around the park. Walt on a serious note served in WW1 in the medical unit with the worst duty ever, driving an ambulance. Can you imagine what he saw. So perhaps he could erase the memory with the joy of driving.
@user-xl1rf3ds5pАй бұрын
When ever you do these types of videos, I always think how, this is your gift. You do these so well. I mean really well. I can't stress how great these videos are. The narrative is both informative and perfectly toned. Just love it!!!
@JBX302Ай бұрын
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@markmccue1767Ай бұрын
Totally agree!
@mchandlerАй бұрын
I couldn’t agree more!
@johnlumsden9102Ай бұрын
Congratulations, you got this video another view. This comment did it for me. And I agree.
@oliviamiller385724 күн бұрын
Absolutely agree!
@nzjontyАй бұрын
Those vehicles are so important to the “real little town” suspension of disbelief when walking Main Street in the morning. It’s also such a luxury to feel like you have the time to take a cruise when you’re not rushing to crush
@MainStreetRANDYLANDАй бұрын
It was my honor and privilege to have been hand picked to be Main Street Operations at Walt Disney World in the mid 1980s. The original core values were part of the experience, and everything mattered. Part of what we did included Main Street Vehicles, and I got to drive them all. Not everyone liked driving the Omnibus due to its size, and we were required to give a live narrative announcement spiel along the way, so the Omnibus was most often assigned to me. The Omnibus was clearly my favorite, as it commanded Main Street! Decades later, I was so blessed to take 2 of the Omnibuses home with me! They are part of my fondest treasures; I have enjoyed driving them around the area, and doing Christmas Parades, a long eoth Church Christmas Caroling events! The Main Street Vehicles brought life to Main Street at the Magic Kingdom, and still operate today, although their service has been drastically cut back at WDW in Florida, to the point that I have to rock the boat to get them out on the Street in the later afternoon or early evening. Guests today are missing much, often not realizing just how special the Main Street Vehicles experience actually is. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8pid7Kbyq-7fWg.htmlsi=pzScOFLvMu-Xzzc7
@karencardoza5579Ай бұрын
This tribute to the Main Street vehicles was so beautiful and eloquent and truly brought tears to my eyes. I love that you highlighted my favorite cast member. Steve creates magic every where he goes and riding with him is a highlight to my Disney Day. ❤ Thanks again for your hard work and dedication.
@blacksquirrel4008Ай бұрын
I have no intention to ever visit Disneyland and will never go to Disney World again but I really enjoy your videos detailing their history. You do a masterful job of providing depth to what appears a superficial experience.
@scottmccloud9029Ай бұрын
Amen. I've been lucky enough to visit both, back when it was safe for families and especially children. Now it is so demented and perverted that I find it hard to believe people still actually visit.
@Jay_Mac1775Ай бұрын
@@scottmccloud9029it’s still pretty safe for children and families though?
@scottmccloud9029Ай бұрын
@@Jay_Mac1775 You better hope so.
@viperdemonz-jenkinsАй бұрын
I miss classic Disney when it was about the story not the narritive.
@redcorsetАй бұрын
I was in my 60's when I finally got to see Disneyland. My lifelong friend and I went to make a week out of the lakeland sun N fun Universal and Disney. We went 3 years in a row. Great memories.
@RandomToxieАй бұрын
I used to work Main St. Attractions, which used to be the Steam Train Conductors and the Main St. Vehicles. I drove at some point both '03s, Both Omnibusses and the Fire Truck. Even got to be in a few parades driving the vehicles. Very fun times.
@carlchapman4053Ай бұрын
Beautiful nostalgia, it reminds me of everything Disney upheld before it became infected, God bless Walt and his true dream for the families around the world.
@Lbrisbois2000Ай бұрын
We always begin our Disneyland day with a ride on a Mainstreet Vehicle. This awesome tribute perfectly captures how special they are. Also, Steve ❤
@ModeltnickАй бұрын
Was there in 1965 when the whole Mary Poppins fad was hot. The Main Street vehicles were amazing and you could ride them with an “A” ticket! Disneyland was pure magic!
@dreck32Ай бұрын
So all the vehicles are all original to the time they debut at the park? That’s amazing
@rupe53Ай бұрын
Since these vehicles are over 60 years old, I wouldn't be surprised if certain driveline items have been upgraded such as a more modern engine and even power steering. These are things the average attendee won't see but makes sense in the long run.
@fnordrangerАй бұрын
@@rupe53 I know the antique cars got new CNG Lycoming engines at least 10 years ago (maybe 20 at this point?)
@jimbrowne3612Ай бұрын
More like this Brickey please!!! This was a home run. My new favorite! Thank you ❤
@edstrong597Ай бұрын
Such a great combination of old and new shots of DL ! Keep up the good work !
@mikeb.7183Ай бұрын
When I was a kid we had horses at a stable close to Disneyland. At that stable was an old retired Clydesdale. Every afternoon they would open the gate and the horse would walk the same path, always returning to his corral. Never sped up just the same old clipity clapitty. One afternoon the porter placed me and my friend upon the beasts back we sat crisscross applesauce upon its back as it meandered around. Well until it saw the oats go in the troft. Then it was game on and we went sliding off and onto the ground.
@ssl3546Ай бұрын
That is a strange comment - you're old enough that you had horses at a stable near Disneyland, but you say "criss cross applesauce"??
@belverdemotorsports2410Ай бұрын
@@ssl3546people started using the applesauce saying as early as the 1950s…
@dothacker10Ай бұрын
I'm not crying, you're crying. This was beautiful edited and narrated. I have no recollection of ever riding a Main Street vehicle but I intend to the next time I'm able to visit. If I see Steve I will definitely thank him for his service.
@jenniferfay2323Ай бұрын
Excellent video Brickey! Thank you for your commitment to honoring the history of Disneyland.
@EpicDIZАй бұрын
Your broll is flawless. Great history lesson. Love it.
@cerneysmallenginesАй бұрын
the disney of that era is a testimony to what business, specifically corporate business, should be. Walt Disney is the original good boss. I feel that we have a lot to learn from what he taught us
@julieclarke621Ай бұрын
Hi Brickey… Delightful information!… It’s my tradition to start every visit to Disneyland by taking a ride to the castle on the first vehicle in front of the train station!!…. I didn’t know before that Walt and Mickey’s riding in the fire truck was their last photo together. ..Wow!… That was very lucky timing….
@richardtruxell6359Ай бұрын
Love riding any of the vehicles to the castle...or back again.
@mholme17Ай бұрын
Brickey, this video is amazing. Belongs on the History Channel! THANK YOU. Can we please continue to get historical videos like this with old footage you can find? I can express how much nostalgia and happiness this brought me.
@JungleShrinkАй бұрын
Dude the cinematography in this one is next level! How do you do it?
@jenniferselvig7177Ай бұрын
I watch all your videos, Mark. I see quality in each of them. But the people have spoken and they really dig your park history deep dives. These videos require a lot of time and creativity, thanks for your hard work!
@amandak1683Ай бұрын
Frankensteined MSVs totally makes sense, but I had no idea!
@NickoMcbrainRulesАй бұрын
Amazing video! Core memories unlocked! Thanks so much!
@houseofob3479Ай бұрын
Agreed‼️
@ckbarryАй бұрын
Love the Main Street vehicles - great stories. Thanks, Bob Gurr, Steve, Brickey and all the CMs maintaining and operating these vehicles. ❤👏
@zachwhite2716Ай бұрын
This was a great video, perfect script and interesting information. The only note I have is that at some points of the voiceover you didn’t leave enough time between sections, you left only a second or so when 3-5 seconds would have been better.
@shashona3084Ай бұрын
Yay it's our Tuesday drop
@blaster-zy7xxАй бұрын
Thank you for this video, I literally wondered where the old times vehicles came from and assumed they were custom made with modern tech. Funny thing is that the “modern tech” of these recreations are now much closer in time to the original vehicles than to today.
@brickhead_07Ай бұрын
That the cars are from the 50s and have been used everyday since is crazy
@xknoewxАй бұрын
I really like the ad of the story of the driver. Have a nice personal touch as well. Many people don’t know that cast members work there for decades and they do it because they love it.
@SimplyBrandy23Ай бұрын
Wow the yellow car and I have the same birthday 🎂 . OK same day not year lol I was born 24 years later lol. You learn something new everyday and with every video. Once again Brickey you gave me good vibes. ❤❤
@rebel4669Ай бұрын
This video is so well done. Thank you for sharing 😀👏👏👏
@jetsons101Ай бұрын
Great watch, that last pic of Walt with Mickey is priceless.
@chadportenga7858Ай бұрын
Touching tribute showing Walt's last Disneyland photo op at the end. It is so sad that he never saw the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, or anything else completed. (But, he also didn't see his beloved parks become too expensive for the average family, either.)
@lydnutАй бұрын
I’m crying as you’re talking about Steve. So incredible he’s been at the park so long
@CAndrewNelsonАй бұрын
This video is so heartwarming. I am filled with such joy watching it. The Main Street vehicles have always been a must-do item on my itinerary every time I have visited the park. I have said this many times, and even told Bob Gurr this once when were having lunch together at a convention we were both guests at, but I never really feel like I'm truly at Disneyland until I've ridden on one of the Main Street vehicles. Thank you so very much for this video, and for all the videos you produce. Blessing to you, Brickey!
@ktaxtellАй бұрын
I did not expect this episode to make me cry.
@JohnSeitzАй бұрын
Same
@dalerobertson9394Ай бұрын
Really?
@FunAtDisneyАй бұрын
What a great video Bricky! I really enjoyed it. And, despite my decades of knowledge about Disneyland I never knew about the Omnibus going all the way back to what was the Mickey Mouse Circus area!
@johnnyfreedom3437Ай бұрын
I remember so many Saturday nights sitting around the television with my parents watching The Wonderful World of Disney when we all still have black and white TVs! It's funny though, because I remember it in color! A child's mind can be magic!
@KaiyaKramerАй бұрын
Hey Brickey! I love the fire engine what a sweet story thank you!
@gsjohnson22225Ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video, it was so perfect. Steve really is the best part of my trip every year!
@Ronaldl2350Ай бұрын
I have been a mechanic for decades. I have always wondered about the back story of these vehicles. Thanks Brickey.
@aaronochoa-fernandez272625 күн бұрын
I enjoy when I was at the park recently and I was fortunate to get a picture in the driver seat of the fire truck right in front of the castle but with out Mickey. It really felt how Walt would have seen his own park for the last time in 1966. And also I have meet Bob Gurr the man himself. Thanks Bob for creative of the Main Street Vehicles.
@GLJoshАй бұрын
Fantastic documentary, Brickey is Disney for quality.
@lcruz2783Ай бұрын
Bro what kind of a team do you have helping you do these videos? Please let whom ever helps you put these masterpieces together. we appreciate your effort, and thank you for your time well spent. The information you give is amazing. God Bless. Great , great and great
@HeyBrickeyАй бұрын
One man show my man. This is a solo endeavor.
@t3chrsАй бұрын
One of my favorite videos of yours for sure. Thanks Brickey.
@houseofob3479Ай бұрын
Agreed.
@user-farrelldАй бұрын
Thank you for shining a light on Steve. Looks like you used shots of Bob driving as well. Much appreciated.
@mrboojayАй бұрын
I love stuff like this, the fact that they’ve kept them going all this time is just so cool. While at the time they were modern vehicles modeled after vintage vehicles, they are now vintage vehicles modeled after antique vehicles. Also this video itself is just so good, the pacing, the shots, and the story. Fantastic to watch and listen to.
@dawnsiberts8232Ай бұрын
Great vid! I've never really given the vehicles much thought before!😊
@englanddg622712 күн бұрын
I miss the main street vehicles at WDW. I'm not sure when they removed them, but they were really fun for me as a kid. It wasn't just Magic Kingdom that had them. EPCOT Center had a neat double decker bus, too.
@DojoGrantАй бұрын
Had to take a little break, but catching up on your videos, and this new format is excellent. Great VO, Brickey. Great storytelling and pacing. Love it!
@glennk.734822 күн бұрын
Look how well dressed everyone was back in the 50s! 😃 imagine going in a suit and tie today!
@crazyguy_1233Ай бұрын
The red and yellow ones look like their designs were based on the Renault cars. The busses look to be based on the early Model T. And the fire engine you said the inspirations.
@TheRickRatedShowАй бұрын
Great video and storytelling Brickey!
@chitchatpaddiwack5638Ай бұрын
Great video! We love riding the cars, bus’ and trucks, when we arrive.
@houseofob3479Ай бұрын
Agreed.
@josemedeiros007Ай бұрын
Cool video, and great information. How fun to be the trolley or firetruck driver at Disneyland.
@bobman-xc2pbАй бұрын
A magical moment Walt Disney is a respected icon a touching documentary 🎉
@californian1459Ай бұрын
Walt Disney is indeed a respected icon but the Disney Corporation is a complete sewer these days
@user-wg8zj7dq1gАй бұрын
The "vintage" vehicles are/were propane powered, which greatly reduces pollution.
@JBX302Ай бұрын
This is classic Brickey, enhancing the magic for generations.
@angelas_adventuresАй бұрын
This was an excellent video. One of my favorite you have done even though I love them all. The Main Street vehicles are so much fun and definitely underrated. Going to be my sense of wonder when we visit in August as my favorite, the railroad, will be closed.
@lindamemo5224Ай бұрын
I love your videos so much thanks
@SA12StringАй бұрын
The pride that the drivers and maintenance mechanics have in these vehicles is clearly evident every time you see them. There are no scratches or marks, no gum on the seats, and they are ALWAYS sparkling clean. The brass polish used on them over the decades must be in the thousands of gallons.
@JP-1990Ай бұрын
Given how the majority of car trips in America are less than 5 miles each way, I think it would actually be much more practical to have these smaller, slower, but significantly more aesthetically pleasing modes of transportation to get around. Think of how much more enjoyable ones day would be to see more of these delightful things in one's town, and how much fun it would be to drive them!
@kauskeАй бұрын
the US at one point had a chance to adopt 'KEI' cars like Japan, which are smaller, lighter, cheaper vehicles designed to fit into a comparable price as a 'every day' style of motorbike. Sadly, the US and the rest of the west pivoted towards giant road-boats after compact cars started losing their appeal. In all honesty though, a revival of streetcars would be a huge boon to all urban areas. No need to hop into a car when a streetcar passes every 5-10 mins, just grab a passing trolly for any short trip. It's a crime that streetcars were ripped out at the behest of the auto industry and have never made a comeback.
@Lurch-BotАй бұрын
I knew when I was 4 that the old timey car ride at Disney World were just golf carts made to resemble brass era cars. Still, taking a trip around the course with my grandfather, who learned to drive in a Brass Era car, is one of my favorite memories.
@Xerdoz21 күн бұрын
Where's the Disney 8-lane interstate and a dying strip mall? That would depict modern times more accurately.
@robertcieslak1861Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for this video, my friend. You have done such a wonderful job giving us the details of the Disney vehicles. I am a past president of the Model A Restorers Club, and I have always wondered how these vehicles were created. Thanks for your video that fills in the missing blanks. I have always enjoyed Disney cartoons since I saw my first ones in the 1940's during the war.
@KristaTynina-jw7ltАй бұрын
What a great video! My dad restores old cars (mostly model T’s, but basically anything vintage and interesting) and even growing up with vintage fire trucks, touring cars, etc, these absolutely had me fooled! My dad’s cars are all restored with vintage parts and what he couldn’t find, he fabricates them to replicate the original part and I always wondered how the Disney vehicles could run all day without overheating and how they sourced so many replacement parts! Now I know! Thanks for all your incredible videos!
@REDARROW_A_PersonalАй бұрын
Seeing this video has made me think a lot. I don't like Disney, but I like Walt, because he had passion and a explosive imagination. It's just sad what hes created is just twisted.
@supericeman1Ай бұрын
I rode one of the old red fire engines, it was awesome! 2:24 that was my driver, he took my picture in the drivers seat!!!!!
@jon-kl9mkАй бұрын
I am one of the 3rd shift crews who actually cleans the Mainstreet vehicles every night. There's a great team who does the mechanics on the vehicles also. That's one of my goals is to have the vehicles shiny & clean before heading out on Mainstreet in the early morning.
@lcflngnАй бұрын
Adore the vehicles, thanks so much for this one Brickey! So much nostalgia mixed with new info, and the highlight for Steve of course is lovely. Gotta say, every driver I’ve ever met is an honor to the job and uniform. One of my favorite things about the vehicles, aside from the actual experience, the drivers, and the always fun company of guests, is that they’re so easy to get onto, with almost no line ever :) How’s that possible? We usually take at least one or two per day when we visit, it’s such a special & restful pleasure. Yes, more folks should try it, but maybe not too many more ;) Lol, it feels like that will never be a problem.
@jeffsadon552Ай бұрын
Cool stuff Hey Brickey
@danielboone3770Ай бұрын
I really love the Main Street vehicles.
@maxhengst2252Ай бұрын
Love the Fire Engine!
@TheKurtsPlaceChannelАй бұрын
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
@blaster-zy7xxАй бұрын
Driving the fire truck in Disneyland. What a great job!!!!!
@socalbushyАй бұрын
Loved this video. Thank you.
@CherylBlair2013Ай бұрын
This is a great video!!!!!!!
@covercalls88Ай бұрын
Through my visits to Disneyland beginning in 1955, My first memory was in 1962 of riding the street car. We would usually ride from the flag pole circle to the front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Main Street transportation doesn't run that often as the crowds won't safely permit it.
@RateMyChargeАй бұрын
This is one of the best Disney videos I have seen in ages!
@qazwizАй бұрын
13:58 oh i'm crying... describing without showing i knew what photo was coming, but now hearing the story, and finding Walt himself goaded the photographer to make the iconic on the abandoned space on negative ... i fas me crying as much as listening to Goldsboro's "Honey (I Miss You)"
@JeffA_Ай бұрын
One of my new favorite episodes. Thanks Brickey!
@ScanFan_EdАй бұрын
Thank you for another amazing video, Brickey! You truly deserve a million subscribers!! 😊
@ghostfox3560Ай бұрын
Walt had the right idea as a child. The fire crew were not to be feared, but rather cheered. For they are the people who are the champions we call upon when emergencies happen. From fire, to accidents, to injuries. Those brave souls risk a lot and should receive people's admiration, even to go as far as to replicate such bravery.
@simba001lyАй бұрын
Love this!
@tylerwharperАй бұрын
That was beautiful. Thanks, Brickey!
@dmckim3174Ай бұрын
Love the history videos ❤
@kalaoahaoleАй бұрын
Steve is LEGEND! Great coverage once again, Brickey! Love You, Everyone! Aloha and Magic from Hawaii Island
@FrankStein1Ай бұрын
Excellent presentation.... thanks.
@_dhАй бұрын
Speaking of wonderful characters, Haunted Mansion used to have a guy named Maynard.. He was the best cast member ever at that spot.. One time I asked him how he was doing and he said I'm good.. Do you want to see my frog?? and he whipped out this plastic frog and was like ribbit ribbit..and made the frog move a bit.. I will never forget that man. He was a staple of Haunted Mansion. I hope Maynard is well.
@chrismurray6606Ай бұрын
This is why you are the best on KZfaq. Finding the amazing little stories of our cherished Disneyland and then applying your unrivaled story telling skills we are all blessed with this amazing content. Thanks for making our days a little brighter. Walt would have loved this video. I’ve appreciate you! #club1313
@itzjoshh93Ай бұрын
I have to say, I love this style of video better for your channel. The b-roll and planned out narration work very well for you.
@ScottDLRАй бұрын
I highly encourage people to ride the upper level of the Omnibus because that unique view of the buildings that was mentioned. It is surprisingly different.
@pinbot76Ай бұрын
Very touching video. Thanks for recognizing Steve.