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[wabigbear]

Welcome moggy! It's fantastic to see a new member jump right in and start to share their work with the rest of us, I'm glad to see you are that type of member! Let us know if there's anything at all we can help with!

[Virgil]

Hi everyone! Does anyone remember this old TV song? “Now its time to say goodbye to all our company… M-I-C (see ya real soon) K-E-Y… (Why? Because we like you) M-O-U-S-E!” That was part of the old theme song for the old Mickey Mouse Club. Most of you probably remember that or have heard it somewhere along the line. What probably no one will remember is the name Virgil as one of the famous Mouseketeers. But nevertheless, their was a Virgil Mouseketeer! I am that person… I am Virgil.

I've been a lurker in this community for quite a while now, and finally found a reason to post. As you could guess, I'm an old guy, and as a kid had the wonderful opportunity to be accepted as a Mouseketeers. Although it was my first big break in television, I was not one of the main characters. I appeared on the show a few times, and did some of the live shows presented in the Fantasyland Theater in Disneyland.

My work on the show ended, but I stayed in contact with the Disney folks and got hired on in Disneyland as a Cast Member. I had a wonderful career there, and now spend my time with RollerCoaster Tycoon. There is just something at the heart of RCT that seems to take me back to my Disney days and lets me create to some degree a virtual park that I still can roam and romp in and let my imagination go as wild as old Walt's did, even at MY age! Thanks everyone for all the help and great parks you have shared over the past couple of years.

Why I chose to come out of the shadows now, is because the mother of all theme parks - Disneyland - is having its Golden Anniversary. I couldn't let this opportunity pass by without my giving some acknowledgement to the “happiest place on earth.” I have contacted a number of people in the community and got them all thinking about how we should be celebrating 50 golden years of magic and magical memories. What better way to celebrate the anniversary of the “Mother” of all Amusement parks, then here in the RCT community?

I think some of them listened to this old Mouseketeer, and might be working on something special for the anniversary, as there are certain rumors going around the community about this. I know I have a few old photos I can share and many, many happy memories! I can't wait to see if they come up with anything... RCT and Disney, what a celebration that could be.

Virgil

Edited by Virgil, 24 April 2005 - 02:23 AM.

[s_stabeler]

welcome, virgil!

[JJ]

wahoo!, welcome virgil enjoy your stay!

[Ultratycoon]

Welcome to the forums Virgil, always nice to see someone with a lot of interest in Disney related stuff.

Edited by Ultratycoon, 24 April 2005 - 12:33 PM.

[Virgil]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! I have a feeling that we are going to be seeing a LOT of Disney related stuff soon, right here on this site, I sure hope so! Over the years I never have lost my love for Disney related stuff even though I was not very popular as a Mouseketeer it didn't really matter to me. Just being in the Disney Studios was a rare opportunity for me and working with the young Disney stars of that time was awesome, just being around them! Then as I went to play (some call it work, not me) each day at Disneyland where I worked many years for the park and in many different areas and duties, it only added to my Disney addiction, so when I heard rumors about Disney and rct2.com... well, here I am!

Virgil

[RCTNW]

Welcome to the forums virgil, moggs and everyone else I may have missed. be sure to check the place out as we have a number of great sections to fill our RCT needs.

James

[Turbo]

Great to have you with us Virgil, hope you enjoy your time here.

[Sambo]

Welcome to our RCTspace network Virgil.

You will find many Disney fans here, myself among them. You worked at the park - I'd like to share some tales with you sometime...

[wabigbear]

Welcome Virgil! Look forward to hearing a lot more of your time at Disneyland!