Today is Chef Oscar day in the Lounge to pay tribute to the longest tenured Cast Member at Disneyland (55 years). Oscar is one of the nicest people you will ever meet and he takes the time to talk to everyone who dines at the Carnation Cafe. Oscar was there when Walt walked the Park and he remembers watching Walt do his famous inspections. Lets post your favorite pics, memories, and stories of Oscar today to honor his 55 years of service!
55 years is truly incredible! - PrincessKristin 776.9 #125 11:46AM
I have never met him but congrats on 55 years. - Chumash28
767.1 #130 10:45AM
I have never met him either, but 55 years is a huge achievement. Congrats to his long disney career and prayers for his wife's situation. - Plumiegirl 3503.0 #11 1:02PM
Way to go Oscar ! Congrats ! - MarcoInTheAz
598.0 #187 10:45AM
If he doesn't retire, I hope to have the pleasure of meeting him soon. What a treasure to have a living breathing connection w Uncle Walt still in the park. I know he's not the only one, but he definitely wins for longevity! - MelodyMouse
943.8 #95 10:46AM
Congrats Chef Oscar - Princess_Inez
16.6 #5546 10:47AM
Congrats Chef Oscar! i haven't met him yet, but hopefully next time i eat at the cafe. - chris.
2507.8 #25 10:56AM
"Chiquitibum a la bim bom ba, chiquitiboom a la bim bom ba, a la bio, a la bao, a la bim bom ba, Oscar, Oscar Rah rah rah!!!" - Firefighter_Donald
22.8 #4927 11:00AM
Last time we ate at Carnation Cafe, we had the pleasure of interacting with him. Amazing man. I should be so lucky to have a CM career as long and as illustrious as his! May he make it even longer than 55! - Experiment818
1598.0 #49 11:05AM
Youre a CM?! Awesome! - pintsize 289.0 #690 1:30PM
The most wonderful congrats to u chef oscar!! You r an inspiration to all of us disney lovers - akmouser73
139.1 #2505 11:08AM
Congratulations Chef Oscar! :) - MonteKristal
310.6 #573 11:09AM
3 cheers for Oscar! ξξξ - Dizkid
284.3 #724 11:31AM
We wish we were there to give him a congrats hug & a little something special! For those in the park, give him an extra hug from us!! - bugsmom1208
211.1 #1501 11:39AM
what an amazing resource of Disneyland knowledge that man is..55 years!! I would like to thank him for all he has done over those years..Congratulations Chef Oscar...:) - CVDisneyland
257.0 #953 11:43AM
That's amazing! Congratulations Oscar! We have 1:30 reservations at carnation cafe...will be sure to look for Oscar! - aladdinfan
12.7 #6232 11:51AM
My friends and I had the pleasure of meeting Oscar at the CC nearly two years ago, and then I saw him again last summer. He's a wonderful man, and deserves every good thing life can bring him! - ThatKimberly
335.5 #461 12:01PM
We get to the park super early to make sure we get a table at Carnation -- and to talk to Oscar who sets the tone for the whole day. Class act!! - kangamommy
247.9 #1048 12:05PM
Conratulations Oscar what an amazing achievement! - donnievegas
1127.7 #72 12:06PM
Chef Oscar makes breakfast that much more special. He is one of the nicest people I've met at the park. Congratulations on 55 years! - cp10hk
217.9 #1416 12:14PM
Congrats oscar,so happy for you - disneyfanforever
33.4 #4316 12:18PM
Congrats chef Oscar on 55 years!!! - momma
126.9 #2664 12:22PM
Congratulations Chef Oscar! Our family makes it a tradition to have breakfast at CC, and we hope to see you again when we visit next weekend! ξξξξ³ - PinVest
276.8 #776 12:51PM
Congratulations Chef Oscar! - LAFDWifey
81.5 #3311 12:54PM
Congrats Oscar π΄ - Mouse4life
1086.2 #78 1:03PM
Congrats to Chef Oscar! - CherryTreeLane
456.6 #272 1:03PM
Cheers to Chef Oscar! - susieQzee
486.8 #250 1:06PM
Congratulations!!! Every time we eat at the carnation cafe and he is there he comes out to greet guests and it's amazing that he always seems to remember who we are and what we like to order! He is truly a special part of our Disney memories I can't wait to see him again soon! - disneylandchick
14.9 #5816 1:07PM
π to Chef Oscar! - calidream1
386.6 #354 1:09PM
Congratulations old friend. You are the best Disney has to offer. It's been my pleasure to know you. Many more years of excellent service. And thanks for everything. You make our day when we start out with breakfast with you. - splashphotoCM
881.2 #104 1:09PM
We met him this summer. What a wonderful guy! Congrats, Chef Oscar! Love those potatoes! :-) - mrsdanaalvarez
277.5 #767 1:16PM
Thanks for posting, Admin! π hooray for Chef Oscar and his amazingness! πππ - rawnuhCM
301.8 #614 1:29PM
Congrats Sir Oscar! Thanks so much for your smile and making every day magical! - Princesspluto
230.4 #1262 1:30PM
Congratulations Oscar! I had the pleasure of meeting Oscar in Sept. He is the sweetest, nicest gentleman. - sewgirl
340.5 #444 1:40PM
I've met Oscar and will echo what everyone has already said. Great guy and what a chef! I love your potato soup! - BrattyMickey
191.2 #1772 1:42PM
I met Oscar a couple of years ago, when he came out to see how our breakfast was, what a nice man, and he made my son laugh with the Mickey Mouse waffle. - stevencato
207.2 #1567 1:46PM
We met Chef Oscar last week at the Carnation Cafe. What a sweet man. I gave him a hug and told him it was our first time eating there. 55yrs is a true accomplishment! Congrats. - tinktheshrink
3.1 #25999 2:00PM
Congrats Chef Oscar! I met him earlier this year. He's such a nice man. - Krismiss
304.9 #601 2:00PM
We met Chef Oscar last week at the Carnation Cafe. What a sweet man. He came to our table and I gave him a hug. I told him it was my first time eating there. What an accomplishment 55 yrs! - tinktheshrink
3.1 #25999 2:00PM
He make delicious eggs. - MagicalCaprice
480.6 #252 2:04PM
Congrats to Chef Oscar!! While having lunch at Carnation Cafe for my bday, he wished me a happy bday & asked if my sis & I were enjoying our food, which we were of course. Shoulda taken a pic with him. - luvMickey
494.0 #244 2:33PM
Congrats Chef Oscar! What a huge accomplishments!!!:) - ilovepeterpan
127.7 #2659 2:37PM