Shortly before Ginger ended her day, Timm came on duty for the second shift. By this time, only a skeleton crew of Show Support, Security, Fire Department and Medical staff were in the park. Anyone else was at the hotels. By now Timm had heard that Disneyland was “third on the list” to be destroyed that day. Even though he knew it was safe, it didn’t feel safe. Timm also noted the eerie calm. There weren’t even any planes in the sky, aside from a single military jet that immediately caught everyone’s attention as it raced overhead.
With a shift that lasted until midnight, Timm soon found himself with time on his hands. He recalled the new digital camera that was stashed in a backstage office. The camera, which stored images on a floppy disc, was typically used to take photos of hopeful applicants who came in to audition for shows. Knowing the park was completely empty, Timm took the camera and went for a stroll.
As evening fell, lights began to blink on all over the park. Everything was ready for the public, but no one was there.
Back at the Team Disney building, cast members headed home. The young man on the bicycle rode out the gate for the last time. After that day, personal vehicles were no longer allowed backstage.