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Videopolis Theatre is set to become
Cinéma Mickey during Mickey's Magical Party!
Quick Links:News & Rumours (//http://www.dlrptoday.com/t/news/mickeys-magical-party/cinema-mickey/) at
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Quick Info:Announcement from Kat de Blois in
this interview (//http://www.dlrptoday.com/2009/03/02/media-magic-interviews-kat-de-blois-mickeys-magical-party/):
Quote"That said, Mickey will be not only present on the stage in front of the Castle, but also at Videopolis in Discoveryland.
"The theater will be transformed into a big cinema, Cinéma Mickey. Be it in the stalls, or eating upstairs, you'll be able to watch a bunch of Mickey cartoons that made him the star we know, introduced by himself. A new way to celebrate with him, this time as a cartoon character."
Excerpt from DLRP Today news article (//http://www.dlrptoday.com/2009/03/05/videopolis-theatre-to-become-cinema-mickey/):
QuoteClassic cartoons from the Disney archives have always been played on the big screens above the restaurant space to provide entertainment in-between theatre shows, and now it seems they'll be becoming the main attraction. Kat de Blois' announcement that Videopolis Theatre will be "transformed into a big cinema" must surely suggest some major changes to the stage area itself, especially with the added confirmation that we'll now be able to enjoy the cartoons "in the stalls", without food, too.
But will this be closer to a real stage show or a simple cinema? Kat states that "Mickey will be not only present on the stage in front of the Castle, but also at Videopolis in Discoveryland" and that the cartoons will be "introduced by [Mickey] himself". It's up to our own interpretation for now whether this means Mickey will appear on-stage to introduce the cartoons, or simply via a pre-recorded video clip or narration.
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Sounds great so there is a big cinema screen on the stage and Mickey is in front of it after and before a cartoon?
Yawn, I am starting to hate that mouse!
I wonder if it will be like a 'House of Mouse' set-up?
(you know the TV programme that is shown on Disney Channel and Cinemagic ?
So basically they'll project Disney shorts on the small screens in Videopolis. What exactly is changing? :-s
Quote from: "Kristof"So basically they'll project Disney shorts on the small screens in Videopolis. What exactly is changing? :-s
very true Kristof :lol:
The Disney Shorts are played all the time when there wasn't a Lion King show on
So I wonder if this will actually be a new show or the shorts will be introduced by Mickey on the screens as if its a TV channel :?
QuoteKat de Blois' announcement that Videopolis Theatre will be "transformed into a big cinema" must surely suggest some major changes to the stage area itself, especially with the added confirmation that we'll now be able to enjoy the cartoons "in the stalls", without food, too.
Like in the above quote surely things will be changing, will the set for the Lion King be dismantled (which would surely mean that the show won't be coming back at all)?
Will a big screen be created at the back of the theatre and people are welcome to walk in and sit where you would of sat for the shows (or eat upstairs)
I think that this will be more of a show yet it hasn't been advertised
Just seems like more cost cutting to me. I can watch cartoons at home. I don't really like the direction DLRP is going with cutting back on the shows. Let's hope it's just a temporary measure until they can come up with a new show.
a house of mouse set up would be really good and would fit in videopolis well, the show is funny, we watch it most saturdays before work on disney cinemagic ( you gotta love channel 622!!! ) it sounds like it could be a great place to grab something eat and have something for the kids to watch, it could work [-o<
yeah a house of mouse thing could be interesting. show the cartoons and meet n greet with characters
And if reading what they are doing isn't bad enough, reading about people being interested in this is even more depressing.
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"And if reading what they are doing isn't bad enough, reading about people being interested in this is even more depressing.
Dave, I have been an admirer of Disney for sometime and I believe that House of Mouse is as much a part of Walt's ideas as The Adventurer's Club or Phantom Manor.
Disney is entertainment and imagination, there is plenty of imagination in the parks and the guests, what is also required is entertainment.
I find nothing wrong with watching Disney Shorts, indeed my 2 kids aged 4 and 2 love Mickey cartoons from the 1930s and 40s.
Obviously Disney no longer "does it" for you, but there are still a lot of people who love Disney and DLRP for what it was, is and will be. It is a place to have fun, a place to admire artistry, eat, drink and be merry, a place to play and a jolly way of spending a few days.
Nobody is forced to go, but those who want to go should be allowed to smile, and have fun.
My final comment is "fools and children shouldn't see unfinished work"
What doesn't do it for me is the over reliance on toons, and seeing them on a screen does even less. I have a large screen TV and almost every Disney release available on DVD and Video. Why would I want to spend so much time and money to travel somewhere else to watch these, when in the same venue we used to be able to enjoy west end quality productions, chinese acrobats, cutting edge dance shows. I would love to see something on that level again.
I have no problem with a House of Mouse per se, if it were in the Studios as a themed eatery and audioanimatronics et al. But this is a quick cheap fix worthy of a Butlins, not a Disney resort. To treat this as a boon is far more foolish IMHO.
I want the Disney quality that has been a lifetime obsession, not the durge we see coming through Iger's leadership. Yes, I have lost faith in Disney, especially in WDW and Paris, and I desperately want it back.
To find people defending mediocrity, whether in Disney, medical care, social care or anywhere else, annoys me greatly, and I would rather my children have the honour of the wonderful level of quality I had the experience to enjoy rather than the rubbish cheap reliance on rubber and celluloid.
Quote from: "ford prefect"Quote from: "davewasbaloo"And if reading what they are doing isn't bad enough, reading about people being interested in this is even more depressing.
Nobody is forced to go, but those who want to go should be allowed to smile, and have fun.
Nothing is wrong with smiling and enjoying the experience, but the reality is, the direction of travel is not good for the long term well being of the park, or indeed their business.
I speak out in the hopes that others will join me and Disney will return to form and offer us real magic like they used to (heck, the 15th and the additions to WDSP shows they are still capable).
Agreed, I loved the Mulan Show and much else seen at DLP, I am not defending mediocrity. (Medical and Childcare? I am an Optician specialising in Paediatric eyecare an low visual aids for special educational needs. Perhaps that is a debate for elsewhere?)
One of the most important places to take children in DLP is the play areas in Adventure and Frontierland, rides and shows become exhausting, so running around, climbing, sliding and falling and playing as a family is as important as seeing the aerobatics in the Tarzan show.
Of equal import is sitting down, having a burger and watching a cartoon. Laughing at Goofy in Videopolis means that when you then go into Art of Disney Animation and play with the sound effects machines the children can relate the 2.
The toons ARE Disney and are the current focus. My wish for Disney is for them to entertain me and my family (oh, and fix the broken effects!)
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"(heck, the 15th and the additions to WDSP shows they are still capable).
We are into a different theme this year, a low cost theme during a recession.
Using popular characters to drive the family audience, surely a good way of limiting costs whilst driving income and hence profit?
Quote from: "ford prefect"Quote from: "davewasbaloo"(heck, the 15th and the additions to WDSP shows they are still capable).
We are into a different theme this year, a low cost theme during a recession.
Using popular characters to drive the family audience, surely a good way of limiting costs whilst driving income and hence profit?
True, and I do not expect anything of the same scale right now, as a business leader, I understand the impact to P&L during a recession. But fixing effects, and putting on street entertainment with really good economic deals could actually produce a better bottom line and a better guest experience.
Dave, after a lot of comments it seems that you and I agree about the quality of Disney, it is merely the (hopefully) temporary direction they are taking this year!
Quote from: "ford prefect"Dave, after a lot of comments it seems that you and I agree about the quality of Disney, it is merely the (hopefully) temporary direction they are taking this year!
Just like we lost the wonderful Mulan for that awful 10th Anniversary Show, then got the great LK show eventually, I too hope this is a minor blip. But as we are seeing this trajectory in all the resorts including in Asia, it makes me very nervous!!!
in my opinion it sounded as if the 'Cinema Mickey' was only temporary in the interview so they could be planning something big for when Mickeys Magical Party.
I like the cinema mickey concept 'as a filler' but I think we need to wait and see what Disney comes up with!
I'm sure Cinema mickey is just temporary. they'll bring something back. Videopolis should be turned into a proper theatre. get rid of the fast food bit and create a whole theatre. nice velvet seats like down in the stalls all the way up. build walls between it and the restaurant and the toilets and make it more exclusive. Then show a proper west end or broadway musical. (Lion King, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the beast or Little mermaid)
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"What doesn't do it for me is the over reliance on toons, and seeing them on a screen does even less. I have a large screen TV and almost every Disney release available on DVD and Video. Why would I want to spend so much time and money to travel somewhere else to watch these, when in the same venue we used to be able to enjoy west end quality productions, chinese acrobats, cutting edge dance shows. I would love to see something on that level again.
It's nice that you can afford all those fancy things. Plus that your fondness for Disney goes that far. But Disney's audience isn't just the hardcore fanbase. If anything people such as us are the minority.
Think of the even bigger casual base. Which may not have seen many Disney films let alone the classic shorts. When kids think of Mickey these days its normally Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or House of Mouse. Plus the shorts are not shown everywhere like they were in the 90's and 80's
Plus DLP could do with some sitdown spots: parents have kids that will need a break at some point. What's wrong with a cartoon or two? DL and WDW have done it before with the little Cinema on Main Street ("The Mickey Mouse Story"). This sounds about the same but with actual seats
QuoteI have no problem with a House of Mouse per se, if it were in the Studios as a themed eatery and audioanimatronics et al. But this is a quick cheap fix worthy of a Butlins, not a Disney resort. To treat this as a boon is far more foolish IMHO.
To be fair this aspect of the "Greatest Party" celebration hasn't been talked up as an actual attraction at all. Far as I know that interview was the first mention of the concept. It's not supposed to be part of the draw. It'll likely be a nice surprise for people wanting a quick bite to eat and seeing these shorts being screened. When I went to DLP in 2005, I remember Casey's playing sport related Disney shorts. I enjoyed my pretzels and hot dog and watched while I took a break from touring. Mind I own a lot of Disney films and such too, but its nice to see it with an audience sometimes.
QuoteI want the Disney quality that has been a lifetime obsession, not the durge we see coming through Iger's leadership. Yes, I have lost faith in Disney, especially in WDW and Paris, and I desperately want it back.
Eh? Have you actually been paying attention at all the past 5 years? Iger's done a hell of a lot for the company and taken them in a lot better direction. Though there's still some stuff to sort. Eisner's later years really really hurt Disney terribly in reputation and brand. So far Iger has managed:
- Acquisition of Pixar: say what you want about the buyout, This deal wouldn't of happened if Eisner had stuck around. Plus Lassetter has done some good stuff. Meet the Robinsons was a good first step and Bolt was a return to the Disney I loved.
- Shutdown/Easing off the Sequel Factory: the sequels being released 1997-2006 were pretty horrendous (with exception of Lion King 2-3, Aladdin trilogy and Bambi 2) Iger was the one who pulled the plug on that. Okay we have High School Musical 4 and maybe more Pirates. But seeng as both are entirely new casts they might still be good (HSM 3 is the first sequel I've seen that's better than the original film, it benefited from that bigger budget for sure)
- Rebuying Disney Store and making changes: Disney Store had been pretty dire for a while, now the stores are getting new licks of paint and a much better product range, including limited pins in the UK branches at long last
Igers biggest flubs thus far has been going back on the proposed release of Song of the South, the HORRIBLE previews and advertising for Bolt, plus ditching Narnia (I really hope Walden can find another buyer and make the mouse regret cutting them loose, the adaptions of the first two books were amazing).
Also I went to WDW last summer, it still felt magical to me the 6th time around. I didn't win any Dreams during the 2 times I went during Year of a Million Dreams. But I did try Disney dining for the first time and got to do some character meals, I did a tour of MK with a really great tour guide and I even managed to ride Toy Story Mania just after opening! Sure that's all pretty average stuff to some and I paid for it, but the service I got and the memories I made with family and friends there... Thats where the real "magic" of Disney is!
And thats all Walt ever wanted, to make people happy and to entertain them, hoping somehow that his dream would inspire others and allow parents and children to enjoy something together. It's not about how its done, if they use Mickey or Jack Sparrow to headline anything or not, what celebration they happen to have on at a given time or what new ride has opened (though these provide great excuses to come back for more!). People come to Disney to make family memories and most importantly to have fun!
QuoteTo find people defending mediocrity, whether in Disney, medical care, social care or anywhere else, annoys me greatly, and I would rather my children have the honour of the wonderful level of quality I had the experience to enjoy rather than the rubbish cheap reliance on rubber and celluloid.
But those cartoons and shows are the WHOLE reason people come to Disney in the first place.
It's still a shared experience between people, a good breather and still makes for good family time. I honestly dont see the crime, Disney could choose to do no shows at all this year considering the economic issues. The Disney back catalogue is nothing to be ashamed of so why shy away from it? Better than having nothing there at all right?
If it´s done right I can´t complain. I alway liked sitting down for 20 minutes or so restng my feet and drink a cup of coffe while watching cartoons. I only hope they will show more than the same 6 cartoons over and over again and if mickey is on stage too, I would say give it a try.
I think, it is a nice idea to bring back the cartoons, especially the old ones.
Remember it all started with a mouse :wink: So, why not bring back the mouse and it's his birthday. If anything, now is the best time.
Sure it's not a longterm solution, but it will do the trick for a while.
We too have almost every Disney DVD incl. some Cartoon collections, but watching them only once and a while.
I think Videopolis is a good place for a break. My little daughter is not allowed to watch TV during any meal, so it would be great for her, to have something to eat an watch cartoons. A thing she can only do when at Disneyland.
Sure a good show is a great thing but not everybody is intersted in shows.
I think I saw almost every Videopolis-show once and never bothered to watch them again. The only show I will really miss is Mickey's Winterwonderland at Frontierland.
My husband isn't even interested in these shows. He prefers rollercoasters or the TOT.
If I wanna see a good musical or show I go to the theater. Disneyland is not my first choice for that kind of entertainment particularly when there are so many other things to do and enjoy.
We go to Disneyland because of the rubber heads, the rides and the atmosphere.
Sure a good show is a nice addition but not more or less.
Quote from: "Reiana"If I wanna see a good musical or show I go to the theater. Disneyland is not my first choice for that kind of entertainment particularly when there are so many other things to do and enjoy.
We go to Disneyland because of the rubber heads, the rides and the atmosphere.
Sure a good show is a nice addition but not more or less.
For you. But for us, it is a great introduction to the theatre for our kids. The Lion King in the West End would cost us £160 as a family, and we do not know if our 3 year old would sit through it. But she adores the Disney park shows. For us, we do not often go on the coasters. You could say too, if you want thrills, go to Blackpool or Alton Towers - see how that works? Not very helpful is it?
LEt's put it another way, how would someone feel if they ripped Crush Coaster out and put in an arcade?
Basically guys, it's Cinema Mickey, where they show Classic Mickey toons on the screens around Videopolis, or the old toons that they've been playing over and over for the past years. This isn't a big change, and it's not stopping the Lion King either, it's just been put down to a seasonal show (it'll be back in the Summer season); but not because of this, the idea to put it to a seasonal show was made ages ago. What's to complain about, it's nothing new really when you think about it :wink:
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"Quote from: "Reiana"For you. But for us, it is a great introduction to the theatre for our kids. The Lion King in the West End would cost us £160 as a family, and we do not know if our 3 year old would sit through it. But she adores the Disney park shows. For us, we do not often go on the coasters. You could say too, if you want thrills, go to Blackpool or Alton Towers - see how that works? Not very helpful is it?
LEt's put it another way, how would someone feel if they ripped Crush Coaster out and put in an arcade?
davewasbaloo, your kid does not need introduction to theater exclusively through Disney. When I was growing up I participated in many musicals in schools and saw many local pantos. You don't need to go to the west end to see a good show. Just go to your local theater. Heck theres a cheap Disney show touring this year doing a deal at the mo, why not see that? Even with the absence of Lion King there is still the parades, Cinemagique, Animagique, Party time with Mickey, Playhouse Disney Live, and I'm sure there will be plenty inpark entertainment too.
But dont stake your 3 year olds art appreciation on Disney alone, other people can put on a great show too. I also hope this bad feeling doesn't ruin your upcoming trip. You just have to accept shows come and go like some rides do and that shows generally have a much shorter shelf life.
That and I wouldn't be surprised if there was a good reason to not have Lion King on in the high season. I saw the first showing of Legend of the Lion King on my 16th in June 2005. The Videopolis was grossly over packed and we couldn't locate my dad for the whole showing who had gone in before us while we rode Star Tours. As such I didn't remember the show at all: just me and my mom stressing along with my brother, not being able to see anything and gasping at parents allowing their kids to walk on tables and banisters
Quote from: "jennytablina"So far Iger has managed:
- Acquisition of Pixar: say what you want about the buyout, This deal wouldn't of happened if Eisner had stuck around. Plus Lassetter has done some good stuff. Meet the Robinsons was a good first step and Bolt was a return to the Disney I loved.
So you condone his actions of Forcing Pixar into the Aquisition and numerous attempts of stealing Lasseter himself from the Animation Studios?
When Pixar looked at finding another Distributor Pixar was threatened with a Disney Cheep-quel from Circle 7... as Disney claimed through their distribution they owned the rights to all the Characters given story and History by the Men who work for the lamp.
Here Iger ripped the heart of Pixar out... and gave it back to them eventually...
Quote from: "jennytablina"- Shutdown/Easing off the Sequel Factory: the sequels being released 1997-2006 were pretty horrendous (with exception of Lion King 2-3, Aladdin trilogy and Bambi 2) Iger was the one who pulled the plug on that. Okay we have High School Musical 4 and maybe more Pirates. But seeng as both are entirely new casts they might still be good (HSM 3 is the first sequel I've seen that's better than the original film, it benefited from that bigger budget for sure)
With the looks at Animation the Closing of Circle 7 wasn't Iger's direction it was Lasseter... Iger appointed Catamul and Lasseter as Creative Officers following the Acquisition of Pixar in 2006, and Lasseter who saw the downturn in Animation Quality, and the way in which the studio moved to churning out Cheep Movies which distroy the history of the character. With this as heads closed down the Disney Hand Drawn Animation it was Lasseter and Lasseter alone who revived the Closed Hand Drawn Animation Department at Burbank, corrected the Direction of Bolt.
I'm not going to blame anyone for anything... but Like Remy saving Gusteaus its Lasseter who Saves Disney... Wait... Can someone else see the Links between the History of the Disney Company and the Overall Story in Ratatouille? But I think that's for another topic somewhere else
Cinema Mickey... Sounds like a good idea... Although just Disney Shorts?
How about some variation with Extracts from Classic Movies (Steamboat Willie, Fantasia) and adding some of the Pixar Shorts, and even the Cars Toons... It would be nice... But maybe that's whats going to happen, we'll have to wait and see
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"Quote from: "Reiana"If I wanna see a good musical or show I go to the theater. Disneyland is not my first choice for that kind of entertainment particularly when there are so many other things to do and enjoy.
We go to Disneyland because of the rubber heads, the rides and the atmosphere.
Sure a good show is a nice addition but not more or less.
For you. But for us, it is a great introduction to the theatre for our kids. The Lion King in the West End would cost us £160 as a family, and we do not know if our 3 year old would sit through it. But she adores the Disney park shows. For us, we do not often go on the coasters. You could say too, if you want thrills, go to Blackpool or Alton Towers - see how that works? Not very helpful is it?
LEt's put it another way, how would someone feel if they ripped Crush Coaster out and put in an arcade?
So I'm just an average DLRP visitor. Once or maybe twice a year.
I like coasters but I won't burst into tears if they are replaced by someting else, even if it is stupid. It would be sad, true, but live goes on.
For example. I liked Captain Eo very much and one day, it was repalced by HISTA. Sad, but hey! it was just a show. I didn't start to complain about how great it was (even if some think it wasn't) and what a shame and missmanagement it was, to put the show to a rest.
If I'd start to complain about every thing Disneyland changed within the last 17 years I would be near a heart attack. It's only a themepark :roll:
By the way, I would go to Alton Towers or Blackpool if I could, if I were in the mood for a coaster ride. Why not? It doesn't have to be a Disney coaster if I want to ride a roller coaster.
But beeing from Germany, the nearest real themepark to Munich ist LEGOLAND Günzburg and that's more a kids park.
As mentioned before, I go to DLRP for the overall experience, not because of some special shows.
Sure I get your point and understand your feelings, about replacing something you liked/loved by something boring/stupid, but I don't take this things too serious.
And as teacher I know there are many more funny ways to introduce kids to culture/theater. Don't you have theaters for kids in England or USA?
Sure it's easier for a kid to sit through a show it loves and likes. Same goes for adults.
Our 2 1/4 year old daughter can sit through a 2 hour show and her first cinema visit was with almost 2. No Problem at all. Only problem is, there are not so many films suitable for a 2 year old girl and she want's to go to the cinama again asap.
So we took her to the circus (2 1/2h) instead. She loved it. Next question. "Can we go again?"
Nice if it works the Disney way, but it doesn't have to be Disney all the time.
Quote from: "Captain Pan"Quote from: "jennytablina"So far Iger has managed:
- Acquisition of Pixar: say what you want about the buyout, This deal wouldn't of happened if Eisner had stuck around. Plus Lassetter has done some good stuff. Meet the Robinsons was a good first step and Bolt was a return to the Disney I loved.
So you condone his actions of Forcing Pixar into the Aquisition and numerous attempts of stealing Lasseter himself from the Animation Studios?
When Pixar looked at finding another Distributor Pixar was threatened with a Disney Cheep-quel from Circle 7... as Disney claimed through their distribution they owned the rights to all the Characters given story and History by the Men who work for the lamp.
Here Iger ripped the heart of Pixar out... and gave it back to them eventually...
I don't think anything Disney threatened during the Eisner era would of brought Pixar back to the table at that point. As I recall Eisner was the one who formed Circle 7, it was a project in motion before Iger took the reins and it likely stayed there during the start of Iger's appointment as a plan B. Pixar have always known the properties of the original film deal with Disney included the fact all IP from those films belonged to Disney. Pixar mostly stepped in on Toy Story 2 and 3 because Toy Story was their first film. I dont think they would of approved of any sequels but I dont think Toy Story 3 or anything else would of forced them back to the table like that
Also Disney spent years begging Lassetter to come back after he moved to Pixar. Though the attempts to get him were never malicious, they normally asked him and he refused. Doesn't make Disney, Iger or even Eisner bad for trying. Heck Lassetter took one attempt to his advantage and asked Disney to take Pixar along with him, which resulted in Toy Story. Also Lassetter is a huge Disney fan, regardless what the execs from the company has thrown at Pixar that will never change, I don't think the staff at Pixar mind as well.
QuoteQuote from: "jennytablina"- Shutdown/Easing off the Sequel Factory: the sequels being released 1997-2006 were pretty horrendous (with exception of Lion King 2-3, Aladdin trilogy and Bambi 2) Iger was the one who pulled the plug on that. Okay we have High School Musical 4 and maybe more Pirates. But seeng as both are entirely new casts they might still be good (HSM 3 is the first sequel I've seen that's better than the original film, it benefited from that bigger budget for sure)
With the looks at Animation the Closing of Circle 7 wasn't Iger's direction it was Lasseter... Iger appointed Catamul and Lasseter as Creative Officers following the Acquisition of Pixar in 2006, and Lasseter who saw the downturn in Animation Quality, and the way in which the studio moved to churning out Cheep Movies which distroy the history of the character. With this as heads closed down the Disney Hand Drawn Animation it was Lasseter and Lasseter alone who revived the Closed Hand Drawn Animation Department at Burbank, corrected the Direction of Bolt.
I'm not going to blame anyone for anything... but Like Remy saving Gusteaus its Lasseter who Saves Disney... Wait... Can someone else see the Links between the History of the Disney Company and the Overall Story in Ratatouille? But I think that's for another topic somewhere else
Well of course the animation decisions are more Lassetter. But they wouldn't be going through if Iger didn't approve. I'm not saying Iger has fixed everything, but theres been a steady improvement at Disney. Which certainly has helped with Lassetter being on board. The guys got good vision for animation, but he wouldn't be there today if Eisner had stayed in much longer.
So what they did is put a big screen on the LOTLK stage with black fabric covering the rest of the stage. I didn't wait to see if Mickey came on the stage, didn't feel like watching cartoons while the action was outside Videopolis... :)
Quote from: "Kristof"So what they did is put a big screen on the LOTLK stage with black fabric covering the rest of the stage. I didn't wait to see if Mickey came on the stage, didn't feel like watching cartoons while the action was outside Videopolis... :)
Thanks for the update Kristof!
so was the screen the only 'new' thing then and the rest of the videopolis was untouched?
I wonder if Mickey does come on, even just every hour to say "Hey, and enjoy the cartoons!"
Quote from: "15MagicalYears"I wonder if Mickey does come on, even just every hour to say "Hey, and enjoy the cartoons!"
Nope, he doesn't! :( Would be cool if he did though....
Every time I went through Videopolis a couple of weeks back I was amazed... people were actually sitting in the theatre seats! And quite a lot of them, too, and all very much enjoying the big screen to watch the cartoons on.
If Entertainment aren't allowed to do any big shows anymore, the big screen here is a very welcome way to stop Videopolis lying dead. And at the end of the day, these brilliant cartoons are a million times more inventive and plain entertaining than any other part of MMP bar Playhouse Disney, so I don't blame them.
We spent Easter weekend at the park, and my kids aged 3 and 5 enjoyed sitting down at the Videopolis and taking a break to watch the cartoons. I had a hard time getting them out of there!
I love watching all of the old Mickey & friends cartoons, so if I'm in DLP anytime soon I'd definitely head to Videopolis and escape the crowds for a few cartoons!
Im glad this theatre hasn't been left dormant but I really am unimpressed with Disneys choice of entertainment here. I do not know about past shows but since my visits starting with my first in 1999. I have never seen a show which had ANYTHING to do with Discoveryland??? A futuristic or visionary futuristic themed show,film or anyhting for that matter. Mulan, Lion king, Birthday shows and now this. What on earth does this have to do with science/future/technology/visions etc.
Its a real pet peeve of mine. :evil:
Anyone else agree??
as far as i know it has never had a show themed to the future etc, i went a coupe of years after the opening and it was Beauty and the Beast back then :D
Quote from: "smurfy74"as far as i know it has never had a show themed to the future etc, i went a coupe of years after the opening and it was Beauty and the Beast back then :D
:shock:
My point is even more pointy now!
NEVER has there been a Futuristic themed or inspired show in DISCOVERYlands own theatre! :x
I admit the Shows have been good. But they would have been good in another land also!
The original Rock Shock (which I've only ever seen brief clips of) was reasonably fitting for the land.
Not sure if you already knew, but the ironic thing is that the venue was originally intended to transform into a futuristic "discotheque" in the evenings, with the theatre area becoming a giant dance floor. It's a shame they didn't decide sooner about Lion King returning and put the Dance Time event inside here instead. Awful music aside, it could actually have looked quite impressive given a dark theatre and proper lighting.
Though I was positive about Cinéma Mickey being better than nothing earlier, it is taking the [strike:39zlmsgq]pi[/strike:39zlmsgq] Mickey a little that they now list it on the Programme as well as on the Discoveryland tips board.
My 3 year old and 5 year old sons where happily watching the cartoons whilst we had a drink, something to eat and 5 mins to gather ourselves after looking after 2 young kids in a busy park.
My kids did enjoy watching The lion king there last year and watched cartoons from time time there also. It is a welcome break though to us parents who rarely get the chance to stop, but they could still do shows in there too like last year.
Also, it was quite busy in there when we were there yesterday and there were lots of adults enjoying the cartoons without having anything to eat. lol
It is a great thing!! Last time, I got a FastPass for space mountain, and we had to wait 35 minutes, so we went there to watch some cartoons, realy enjoyed it!! (my feet did too!! haha)