Oscar's Carnation Cafe

thsawrp · Post by **thsawrp** » May Wed 02, 2007 6:40 pm

I just saw Oscar the other day as i was eating at the Carnation Cafe. If your a diehard Disneyland fan you know who he is! Talk about the nicest guy and he is still going strong, good for him

FlyingMouse · Post by **FlyingMouse** » May Thu 03, 2007 1:45 pm

Okay. I'll bite. Who's Oscar?

thsawrp · Post by **thsawrp** » May Thu 03, 2007 2:24 pm

Oscar is this little old hispanic chef that works at the Carnation Cafe on Main Street. It seems like he is there everyday. He walks around and asks how you doing and how the food is. He is Disneyland's longest working Cast Member. He started working there a year or so after the park opened and he is still working to this day! For Disneyland's 50th the company sent him and his family on a Disney Cruise

FlyingMouse · Post by **FlyingMouse** » May Thu 03, 2007 3:20 pm

Very cool!

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » May Thu 03, 2007 3:52 pm

DUDE!!!!!!!!!!! OSCAR RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I have a picture of him around here somewhere. He really is the nicest guy, and funny too, he plays around with the kids. I make it a point to go there everyday and say hi for the entire trip. He always remembers me because he sees me so many times now. Last year I asked a Guest services about writing a letter of praise. They don't have an easy form for that, but they have plenty for complaints. How messed up is that?

Lion Sleeps Tonight · Post by **Lion Sleeps Tonight** » May Thu 03, 2007 4:20 pm

Is Carnation Cafe the one sorta in the middle of Main Street? If so, then I think I might have met his acquaintance. I had no idea he's Disneyland's longest working CM. Wow...

thsawrp · Post by **thsawrp** » May Thu 03, 2007 5:48 pm

Yeah the Carnation is right next to the store that makes those really sweet custom watches. If you have ever eatin there then you have probably seen him. Here is a picture of the man himself

http://www.wordartsolutions.com/Disneyl ... %20107.JPG

Post by **subsonic** » May Thu 03, 2007 11:59 pm

Yeah, I found out that Tom Ravenscroft quit recently, he was working in attractions since the park opened. I guess Oscar is the new, oldest, CM.

thsawrp · Post by **thsawrp** » May Fri 04, 2007 8:16 pm

I never heard of Tom Ravenscroft? He was just always working in attractions? Anyone know about Ron Miller the piano player on Main Street? He has been working there for a long time as well i believe

Jacca5660 · Post by **Jacca5660** » May Sat 05, 2007 11:15 am

I'd like to remind everybody, when at a park and a CM does something nice, take the time anf stop by to write out a happy gram. These people go above and beyond because they love Disney!! Not because they love what the company has done for them. I know some long term CM's and believe me the management is always looking for a reason to get on them. Please if a CM does something nice (and they do!!). Remember who they are and give them a good report. If nothing else, it will make their day!!

danimal3114u · Post by **danimal3114u** » Dec Thu 06, 2007 10:58 am

I'm picking this up from the second, newer Carnation Cafe thread:

Dr. Ravenscroft wrote: I think I have a picture of the Menu somewhere on my computer. I will find it and add it to this post later. I have had everything on the newest menu at least twice. Personally I love it all, the Smoked Turkey sandwich is my favorite, followed by the Croissant Chicken Club.

That happens to be exactly what my wife and I had when we went! Both of our dishes were great, and the sides were wonderful too.

holidaygeek · Post by **holidaygeek** » Dec Thu 27, 2007 10:55 am

We met Oscar at the 50th clebration. got a picture with all the kids He is such a great guy. Im glad he is still working

disneydreamer58 · Post by **disneydreamer58** » Dec Thu 27, 2007 11:46 am

I am hoping to get to DL in June (2008). If he isn't retiring maybe he will be there and I can look for him.

TheCheshireStitch · Post by **TheCheshireStitch** » Feb Sat 23, 2008 1:58 am

ah! my hubby and i went to dl in 2006 and ate at the carnation cafe...i didn't know who oscar was! now i'm bummed that we didn't keep an eye out...

oh well, maybe next time!

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Feb Mon 25, 2008 12:57 pm

TheCheshireStitch wrote:ah! my hubby and i went to dl in 2006 and ate at the carnation cafe...i didn't know who oscar was! now i'm bummed that we didn't keep an eye out...

oh well, maybe next time!

Just ask next time. Oscar is usually happy to come out and say hi.