JookyG
01-05-2007, 03:36 PM
This news is a week late, but...
Oscar Martinez, the head chef at Carnation Cafe on Main Street, celebrated his 50th anniversary as a Disneyland cast member last Friday, Decmeber 29th. That's class of 1956! He's currently the longest-lasting CM at the resort.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/344470783_a5e0b9b625_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/gp/81623888@N00/404358) image #2 (http://www.flickr.com/gp/81623888@N00/404358)
I was with my family and we'd made a reservation for breakfast, having no inkling of the event. I knew of Oscar and always enjoy being greeted by him, but I had no idea that this day was his golden anniversary.
While we were eating, there was a commotion in the back of the restaurant and a huge cake came out. Then offical-looking photographers and a videographer appeared. Next the entire kitchen staff came out to salute the guest of honor. There were speeches and cheering and everyone in the restaurant got a piece of cake and an opportunity to see a little bit of Disney history. After 50 years of loyal service, I certainly hope Oscar got more than a cake as his reward!!!
Here's a link to my photos of the event:
http://www.flickr.com/gp/81623888@N00/404358
I saw a post in a past thread that this is Oscar's last year. Can anyone confirm or deny that? I'm going to miss seeing him at breakfast.
Congratulations, Oscar! We love you!
Oscar Martinez, the head chef at Carnation Cafe on Main Street, celebrated his 50th anniversary as a Disneyland cast member last Friday, Decmeber 29th. That's class of 1956! He's currently the longest-lasting CM at the resort.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/344470783_a5e0b9b625_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/gp/81623888@N00/404358) image #2 (http://www.flickr.com/gp/81623888@N00/404358)
I was with my family and we'd made a reservation for breakfast, having no inkling of the event. I knew of Oscar and always enjoy being greeted by him, but I had no idea that this day was his golden anniversary.
While we were eating, there was a commotion in the back of the restaurant and a huge cake came out. Then offical-looking photographers and a videographer appeared. Next the entire kitchen staff came out to salute the guest of honor. There were speeches and cheering and everyone in the restaurant got a piece of cake and an opportunity to see a little bit of Disney history. After 50 years of loyal service, I certainly hope Oscar got more than a cake as his reward!!!
Here's a link to my photos of the event:
http://www.flickr.com/gp/81623888@N00/404358
I saw a post in a past thread that this is Oscar's last year. Can anyone confirm or deny that? I'm going to miss seeing him at breakfast.
Congratulations, Oscar! We love you!