Clapping Magic

[Aimless]

We have gone to Disneyland as a family the last 2 years at spring break and I am afraid we are hooked <3 Our family has made such wonderful memories there and it is a much needed break from the school/work/cook/clean/laundry routine.

Both times we have gone we have run into the cutest man who claps- it is a certain rhythm that he claps and he has the hugest smile on his face while he walks around the park. Last year when we went we thought he worked there because he would start clapping and all the cast members would hear the rhythm and start clapping with him. This year sure enough he is there again but my husband talked to a cast member and found out he doesn't work there he is just a super fan and visits daily.

This simple clapping gesture has made magic for our family- we clapped along with him, we clapped when he wasn't around, one of us will start clapping at home and the rest of us will join in and I have caught my 4 year old clapping the rhythm in the car <3

THIS ALWAYS PUTS A SMILE ON ALL OF OUR FACES wondered if anyone else has seen "the clapper" and if you have a story about him???

That rhythm is forever etched in my brain.....

 

[mouseymommy]

*bumped* I am interested in hearing more stories about this clapping man!

 

[SpaceMan5]

Sorry that I dont have a story about "the clapper", wish I did. But curious as to where you saw the guy, was it as the same place in the park?

 

[EmmersIsTheMommy]

I'm not sure I can post a link here..but I did a quick google and found a conversation on another forum. A woman came in and said "Wow! I am the "clapping man's" grand daughter. His name is Mr. Tu. He has gone to disneyland ever since I could remember and every single day. I can't believe people actually know him, it's kinda cool!"

and then she said "oh and by the way, my grandpa is pretty stable. I don't know the exact reason he claps, but I do have a theory. He has had a really tough child hood and actually didn't really have one. So he goes to the Happiest Place on Earth to regain it and just tries to have fun. He does his thing and doesn't really care what anyone else thinks. "

 

[Mommy26]

He doesn't work for Disney?

 

[CamoMama]

How great is that? I'm going to have to look for him when I go in May and clap along.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Wow. I have never heard of this before. Cool!

 

[jory29]

So, what is the rhythm or song that he claps? Does anyone know? Curious to know.

 

[Disneyland 1951]

One of the BEST Cast members in Disneyland is: .... QUAN
If he sees one or more guests with a Birthday Badge he will organize
a Birthday Celebration with everyone clapping along.

Here is a Video link of the finish of: "It's Birthday Time"....
http://youtu.be/uyVPLWHdkGc

.

 

[indiesgirl4ever]

That is so awesome! so weird I havent heard of him before as I go pretty often will have to look out for him!