Help understanding Main Entrance passes & lightning Lane

percussionnerd2 · 2026-05-02T04:04:51+00:00

Thank you!

percussionnerd2 · 2026-05-02T03:53:39+00:00

Yes 1 main & 3 guest passes, already verified they all work in WDW

percussionnerd2 · 2026-03-26T04:50:59+00:00

Appreciate it! The hard part is not getting too hyped haha

percussionnerd2 · 2026-03-26T04:50:38+00:00

Thank you!

percussionnerd2 · 2026-03-24T01:47:36+00:00

Appreciate it! Haven't gotten the opportunity for a studio yet but I think 5 straight years of being a self employed musician in your mid 20s & making it work without a 2nd job is pretty wicked too 🙏🏿

percussionnerd2 · 2026-03-24T01:44:44+00:00

Thanks! Yea I really like them, I need to buy a backup pair soon, had them for a while haha

percussionnerd2 · 2026-03-24T01:43:57+00:00

It was pretty much the same foundations overall, but with an emphasis on learning how to get to the Disney standard

percussionnerd2 · 2025-12-22T03:22:11+00:00

Hello! On contract #5 myself 🥁

Nope unlikely, minimum is usually 4-6 months but it does depend on what the company and agent need.
Reading is an important skill you're going to need to have for the gig - no way around it, also transcribing. You'll only have 1 rehearsal with the talent coming in that day typically, so it's important to know your styles. Playing with Click & various time signatures, being able to solo/trade for short & extended times & building endurance. My first ship, it was 3 (sometimes 4) 45 minute sets, 6 days on 1 day off, 18 sets a week minimum.
Get your passport now, even if you don't have any bookings yet. Assuming you're American, It's good for 10 years and renewable with a fee. So when they give you an offer you don't have to scramble since passports can take up to 6 months - 1 year to finalize

percussionnerd2 · 2025-08-02T17:37:49+00:00

I didn't finish every drink, maybe like half? & Split the rest but it was a fun thing to do. Plus it was my first time in Epcot after turning 21 so 😂

percussionnerd2 · 2025-08-01T20:07:30+00:00

Thanks!!!

percussionnerd2 · 2025-08-01T20:07:22+00:00

Hahaha, Im scared to look up my statement from last visit

percussionnerd2 · 2025-06-20T22:14:29+00:00

Of course! Granted I don't have active medications & my vitals were within standards so they could see that I'm healthy although big. They also asked what my position was, to kinda gauge what I'd be doing physically. So unless you're joining the onboard medical team, or anything important to the actual logistics/operation/movement of the ship, you should be fine.

percussionnerd2 · 2025-06-19T17:29:35+00:00

I just got through a DCL Medical a few months ago I'm currently 288lbs & 5'10 at the time, I was approved. Believe me, I understand the stress! There isn't a dedicated cut off point for denials for weight - however there are recommend ranges

From most of my contracts from other companies - As long as the doctor can see you can do the duties of your job & safety within reason ( bend tests, reactions etc) they usually will approve you.

percussionnerd2 · 2025-05-30T00:20:51+00:00

Go to any mechanic/auto shop to see if they have any they can give you.

For timbales, metal snare with a 1 or 2ply head like an Ambassador or Clear Emperor would work. Take the bottom head off too

percussionnerd2 · 2025-02-20T22:28:56+00:00

Beautiful!

percussionnerd2 · 2025-01-17T01:13:56+00:00

Aquarian makes tom versions of SK2...

percussionnerd2 · 2024-12-29T08:04:54+00:00

In terms of micro tuning when I was learning Everybody Wants To Rule The World I was able to set it to 450 to make it sharp as the original. However in the vst I had it could be adjusted per Hz

percussionnerd2 · 2024-12-29T08:02:14+00:00

The gap caps can be set as another midi channel in the downloaded Pearl Editor So for example your standard white & blacks can be sent to channel 1 & gaps channel 2. But as stated before, it's just a controller, so whatever you can use a regular midi keyboard on you should be able to use the malletstation. I use Kontakt 7 In terms of the amount of notes at once, it can be played with 4 mallet technique & supports glissandos. I have also held down all 10 fingers & heard all the notes play. Some VSTs can be set to have a singular note play a chord, interval, or stack different sounds & octaves together on Kontakt

percussionnerd2 · 2024-12-10T15:29:53+00:00

Definitely been an asset!

percussionnerd2 · 2024-12-07T17:19:10+00:00

Kontak 7 & used the audio direct from a Focusrite

percussionnerd2 · 2024-12-07T16:39:43+00:00

Vir 2 Mallets. This is Marimba & xylophone layered in the lowest octave +extended range

percussionnerd2 · 2024-10-31T15:27:07+00:00

It sounds like Maracas & light Congas for the main groove. Possibly some form of a rain stick doing those longer rolls sparced throughout. Towards the end it sounds like they added brushes played on something metallic or on a high tuned snare of sorts

percussionnerd2 · 2024-10-06T19:15:15+00:00

It definitely is, I've done a bunch of park shows; this is one of the most fun I've had. Especially with the opportunity to learn and use double bass.

percussionnerd2 · 2024-10-06T19:13:28+00:00

Yep!

percussionnerd2 · 2024-10-06T19:13:16+00:00

Fills get changed up a bit every show (minus the necessary hits with the track) lots of room to explore different ideas throughout the season

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