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Five and Dime at Disney California Adventure – Jazz on Buena Vista Street (2018)

A Jazzy Jalopy on Hollywood Blvd

What’s that rolling down Hollywood Blvd toward Carthay Circle in Disney California Adventure? It’s not just any old jalopy—it’s the mobile stage for Five and Dime, a lively jazz band that has become a fan favorite since debuting with the park’s re-dedication in 2012.

Sams Disney Diary Episode #111 - Disney California Adventure "Five and Dime"
Disney California Adventure “Five and Dime”

Featuring five jazz musicians and one powerhouse vocalist known as Dime, this high-energy group brings the swing and style of the 1920s and 30s to life. The show runs about 15 minutes and happens several times a day, setting a vibrant tone for guests entering Buena Vista Street.

From Chicago to Carthay

According to the story, the Five fellas and Dime left Chicago behind to follow their dreams in Hollywood. They sold everything they owned, packed up their instruments, and hit the road in search of fame—eventually landing at Disney California Adventure to charm visitors with their soulful sound.

Sams Disney Diary Episode #111 - Disney California Adventure "Five and Dime"
Disney California Adventure “Five and Dime”

Songs like “I Got Rhythm” and “Ain’t We Got Fun” fill the street with toe-tapping energy. And when Goofy happens to pass by, you never know—he just might join in on the fun!

A Nostalgic Nod to Walt Disney

The Five and Dime act fits perfectly into the park’s 1920s setting, echoing the era when Walt Disney himself arrived in Hollywood. According to the show’s lore, the band even met Walt—another Midwestern dreamer—on their journey west.

Sams Disney Diary Episode #111 - Disney California Adventure "Five and Dime"
Disney California Adventure “Five and Dime”

Whether you’re pausing for a snack or just entering the park, Five and Dime sets the mood for a magical day filled with music, laughter, and a little Disney history

For More from Disney California Adventure. Blue 13 Dance Company. Holiday Toy Drummers. Avengers Campus Opening. Mariachi Espectacular. Blue Sky Cellar Pixar Pier. The Grand Opening Special. The Tale of the Lion King. Pixarmonic Orchestra. Red Car News Boys. Five & Dime. Viva Navidad. Mickey’s Fun Wheel. World of Color. Disney Grand California from the Travel Channel. California Screamin. Ariel’s Undersea Adventure.

 

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