For those that don't follow DLP fan sites; Annimagqiue is set to close :(
Where have you seen this?
Yeah, can we see proof?
Where is this info coming from? I know it was closed a while ago but assumed it had been open again since...am I wrong?
I follow quite a few DLP fan sites and have heard nothing about it closing.
Disneylandbery I believe
It was on fb earlier...
This is the write up on dedicated to DLP http://dedicatedtodlp.com/2014/06/18/disneyland-paris-rumour-animagique-close-walt-disney-studios-2015-good-bad/ (http://dedicatedtodlp.com/2014/06/18/disneyland-paris-rumour-animagique-close-walt-disney-studios-2015-good-bad/) and it has disneyland berry as the source.
I'm quite sad about this... It's one of my favourite things in the Studios, and my daughter loves it. If they wanted to close a ride, why not go for Armaggedon?? (yes yes I know, the operating costs are very different in the two rides, cannot really be compared.... but who would miss Armaggedon??)
Quote from: never2old on June 19, 2014, 11:49:54 AM
I'm quite sad about this... It's one of my favourite things in the Studios, and my daughter loves it. If they wanted to close a ride, why not go for Armaggedon?? (yes yes I know, the operating costs are very different in the two rides, cannot really be compared.... but who would miss Armaggedon??)
I thought exactly the same, I am wondering if it has something to do with the unexpected closures last month?
Seeing Animagique close would be very sad... I love that show. whoops, now the song is stuck in my head....
I'm with never2old, Armageddon should close instead! I'm not familiar with other shows (like Philarmagic or Fantasmic), but could they come to Paris to replace Animagique?
Quote from: orangarnold on June 19, 2014, 11:59:23 AM
I thought exactly the same, I am wondering if it has something to do with the unexpected closures last month?
Which "unexpected closures" do you mean?
There are rumours of other shows coming to replace Animagique. If that's true, if they close it and replace it straight away with another live show, OK, I can live with that. The problem is that DLP are very good at closing things. Opening others, not so much... It would be a real shame to have another empty stage!!
I hope they really open another better one :-\
Quote from: Mileto on June 19, 2014, 12:27:21 PM
Quote from: orangarnold on June 19, 2014, 11:59:23 AM
I thought exactly the same, I am wondering if it has something to do with the unexpected closures last month?
Which "unexpected closures" do you mean?
Last month Animagique closed for a few days, but it wasn't part of a scheduled closure, it was something done in a rush. A forum member comented they'd seen during one of the last shows before the closure someone collapsing or something like that. Whether they just collapsed or if they were injured by some prop, I don't know.
Thank you! Hope there are no more incidents.
I'm presuming this is part of a refresh, considering that WDS is still seen by some as a half-day park it would be odd to close another attraction without a replacement plus considering there have been no new shows in studios recently, it would make sense to introduce a new one.
Quote from: aquacat2 on June 19, 2014, 05:22:05 PM
I'm presuming this is part of a refresh, considering that WDS is still seen by some as a half-day park it would be odd to close another attraction without a replacement plus considering there have been no new shows in studios recently, it would make sense to introduce a new one.
Odd to close without a replacement, yes. However very typical of DLP to just close it.
Joe said that, in the case of Armageddon, it would be pointless to close an attraction without replacing it with something. I can't see them closing Animagique unless they have something lined up but for them to replace it would be costly and we haven't heard anything so to do something as big as this unannounced just doesn't seem plausible.
That said, I imagine Animagique is expensive to run so a show that isn't live action may be in the works.
I agree with everyone, it'd be a shame to loose one of the WDS' original attractions.
I just hope they don't shoe horn another Toy Story themed show into the theatre. Far too much of that in the park now, there's plenty of other Pixar films they could use.
Have never seen Animagique, but it would be such a big shame if DLP lost one more show! If the rumours are true, I hope it is replaced by Mickey's Philarmagic!
It's going to be interesting to see how things develop.
I guess PhiharMagic would be a logical choice - it has a similar plot. Would it be too much to ask if they did add it to put some different films in? After all PhilharMagic is 11 years old now.
Philarmagic needs a HUGE theater (wide) due to spanning over 3 screens, much bigger than the Animagique theater from what I remember.
I've just had a thought about this, could it be Lion King or Tarzan? As video polis is going to be where the Jedi Training Academy is going....
I've just been reading about it on Trip Advisor - it' looks like it's closing at the end of 2015. It's a shame as I love it - will have to see it more than once in September!
Only saw it for the first time last visit. Will definitely try to watch it again before it closes.
I don't mind about it closing though as long as something reappears in it's place. Keeping things fresh is always good.
Quote from: never2old on June 19, 2014, 11:49:54 AM
I'm quite sad about this... It's one of my favourite things in the Studios, and my daughter loves it. If they wanted to close a ride, why not go for Armaggedon?? (yes yes I know, the operating costs are very different in the two rides, cannot really be compared.... but who would miss Armaggedon??)
I can't remember the last time I went on Armageddon and I think I've only ever been on it twice since it opened, so I personally wouldn't miss it. It really sucks that Animagic is going to close tho, I think we probably always go in there. :(
Isn't Armageddon already slated to be replaced any way? Of course you can't take out both AES and Animagique at the same time, so perhaps the latter is the first to go?
la la la la animagique :-X
We love Animagique & would be sad to see it go. Its such a huge building it'd be a real poor show to close it without a replacement. However, a new show of similar quality would of course make a welcome change.
seeing that hardly anyone still viits art of disney animation (at least the last time we were there, on,ly one other family went in with us), it would be more useful to change something with that one instead of animagique
I actually thought they closed Armageddon?
Why are they closing Animagique?
I truly hope they never close the Art of Disney Animation - the exhibits and artwork etc displayed are literally one of a kind pieces of history and Disney would not exist were it not for the classic animations of its history. Real Disney/Animation nuts like me go mad for seeing those beautiful Maquettes, the multi-plain camera, original cells etc, & its great that there are exhibits allowing kids to learn animation techniques and inspire the future generations of Disney & Pixar animators :)
If anything, the Art of Animation area should be expanded and updated - its apparently much more in depth in California and Florida. Admittedly in Paris the Mushu section is very out of date and close to worthless really, and the film of clips of Disney films could do with being regularly updated. However I've noticed that the drawing lessons that they put on in the Disney Art Academy are getting continually added to and updated, so that's a start.
I agree that Armageddon is essentially worthless (see it once but don't bother queuing long!), but I really like the big tank thing outside the theatre! Maybe it could stay, or get moved to the Studio Tram Tour :)
Yes, thanks for posting that Sam. I was going to say I too love Art of Disney animation.... Its a shame it never seems to be that busy..... but last time I visited this a couple of years ago (and had not been for a good five years prior) I was overcome a bit (don't worry I wasn't crying!:) when they showed the Disney film montage...... it collated and showed the epic that is Disney....
then there is the more important part as you say, the ability to go and have a go at drawing.. and all the beautiful original art.....
There are very valuable bits of art in there and I remember just looking for about an hour last visit, the early concept art for beauty and the beast and character sketches by Andreas Deja and Keane. I take it you follow Deja View.
It's even better in SCA, as the have Blue Sky, where they also exhibit the original art for the park attractions and upcoming concepts (a lot of which is also brilliant art to have the pleasure to peruse)....
plus the door/ entrance is a bit 'hidden' now when the HB (or fake HB) was built which I don't think helps. Some people in the queue don't seem to know what the attractions about/ what they're going in to see ::)
It appears Animagique won't be closing afterall! It was one of those bad rumours!
What!?! How did you find this out msRavenswood? Hope you had a good holiday :D (not that you probably counted, but d'you think you got a personal best for Haunted Mansion:), sometimes by the fifth day I think, caw, I must have ridden HM (and Buzz) about 20 times!!... but that's in low-season.....
.....see anything happening round Chapparal Theatre....good to have you back :) (although you'd probably rather still be there!)
Here's the tweet (https://twitter.com/InsideDLParis/status/510385839088877568) by InsideDLParis. ;)
We had a wonderful time, thank you for asking! I believe with did get a personal best this year at PM and we also had the best two rides so far! It was just us and two other people riding both times, it was quiet, we heard every bit of the audio track loud and clear, the CMs gave their best performances, I couldn't have asked for more! ;D
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to see what was going on at the Chapparal Theatre, but I guess we will soon find out!
Oh, it's good to be back having so many beautiful memories but at the same time it sucks to be back! LOL! You can never have enough of Disney and time flies when you're there!
oops,can't believe I called it Haunted Mansion :-X (i've been at the screen all day:) - oh, well I still wouldn't take an update or new show off the cards completely.... after all, a plethora of possibilities could take on the title Animagique- still it's probably staying for the forseeable future...
Sorry to resurrect an older thread, just seen your response to me jimtrim. Glad I'm not the only person who feels that way about the history & relevance of Art of Animation. ;D
Very glad to hear Animagique will still be there, we really like the show when we go. It can always be updated with new scenes and songs to keep it fresh. Also glad to hear that Phantom Manor is performing well, another family favourite. We will be returning to the parks in just over 2 weeks so looking forward to seeing all of these again :)