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It's Party Time... with Mickey and Friends is the main show event of
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Quick Info:QuoteIt's Party Time... with Mickey and Friends!
Game for giggles and all-out laughs? You're in for a wow of a time, because it's Party Time... with Mickey and Friends at Central Plaza! It's a whirlin' twirlin' party jam as Disney faces stir up some serious chuckledom!
Learn what it takes to make hearts sing on one of the fab satellite stages! Mickey can show you to be absolutely fabuMouse!
Come inter-act the playful Disney part, laugh, sing and party on!
Official poster advertisement visual:
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However, the final design of the stage is rumoured to be different to that above, as shown below:
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It's Party Time... with Mickey and Friends officially premieres on the new Central Plaza Stage from
4th April 2009!
Quote from: "Kristof"Work on the permanent Central Plaza Stage will start somewhere in January 2009 after the Christmas Season has finished.
Permanent as in... permanent? ;)
Is it most likely to stay after Mickey's party has ended?
I was hoping to get our good old Central Plaza back one day, but if they make this stage look permanent (at this moment it's not really bad, just a little fake) I'm looking forward to it!
I completely agree with Remco.. If they really create this with detail and a Castle look, then it could be quite good. Otherwise I would really like to see Central Plaza back as it was used to look like :)
Not long ago I would have screamed upon hearing the stage will become "permanent", but considering the amount of time it's been there now, it is probably for the best. The satellite stages are also a great idea to improve viewing angles, and if it gets some proper steps up to it, then all the better.
I even quite like the idea of a small seating area on the Frontierland boundary, considering everyone stands on the grass there anyway. The area to the left of the Frontierland entrance is also very "empty", isn't it? Just so long as we're not talking bare steel grandstands...
Of course, the far easier option would still be to use Royal Castle Stage, but then they'd actually have to pay for a set or some decorations to save it from looking empty. Having the action up high and very distant so you can barely see it saves that...
If the stage is themed similar to the castle, then there's a good chance I'll like it. The brick-work should look quite nice.
The seating area could be good, but it could be really bad aswell. If they're going to hack down a load vegetation for it, then no - bad idea! If it is simply some seats around the edge of the Central Plaza that don't stand out like a sore thumb - then yes! That could even be an improvement to the area.
Want I won't like is some giant multicoloured tacky-looking stage!
This sounds like quite a good idea. At first when I saw the word 'permanent' my initial reaction was not good, but the current stage has been very popular, and the new 'satellites' could add a whole new spin on it too. The look of it sounds very positive as well. I'm not entirely sure about the seating near Frontierland either, could prove to be either a bad move and an eye-saw, or a great success.
This also brings up the dilemma about the Castle stage. I know it doesn't have the front of the castle as a background, but it has a very large seating area for...a photolocation :roll: Doesn't really add up does it.
However, I do think that if DLRP keep inventing great new shows for this stage, then I could be a huge hit. They could even use it for a photolocation as well, there seem to be stairs at the front of it in the picture. Imagine being able to get your photo taken with Mickey and Minnie Mouse with the Castle as a background to the photos, fantastic :mrgreen:
I still dislike this perminant stage idea, it just seems like a waste of time and effort for what the imagineers in the first place built the royal castle stage for, I mean even if they didn't decorate the royal castle stage dramatically shows could work still well there. So no I am still not excited about this. I just hope if they are going to make seating, at least make it look nice and fit in, well we can hope :? .
i don't know what to think of this to be honest. In many ways it looks great, a new stage to fit in with the castle, different view points etc but at the same time the stge blocks out part of the castle from the main street view and im not sure I like the idea of a permenant stage there :? Also not sure about the seating, as other people say it could be good or bad!
it will be interesting to see what happens! :)
Quote from: "Anthony"Of course, the far easier option would still be to use Royal Castle Stage, but then they'd actually have to pay for a set or some decorations to save it from looking empty. Having the action up high and very distant so you can barely see it saves that...
Considering the limited seating capacity of the Castle Stage - no, it wouldn't be easier to use it for these kind of signature shows that thousands of park guests would want to watch...
I don´t like the idea of a permanent stage at central plaza. It blocks a bit my view. I like once again seeing flowers there. That all sounds a bit to much buildings and less landscaping for me. For one or two years it could be ok but forever? But it´s good to hear that they wanna theme it like the castle and not in some PARTY-way.
For the castle stage: I really like this stage. And I really like the idea that there is a real show and not just some princesses m´and g´. As a big fan of the livre magique it´s a bit sad for me to see that.
A good used castle stage - like the years before - is for me always better than this central plaza shows all the time. Central plaza should be for some special events not for the normal shows of the resort. (And for the background I love this side view of the castle stage)
The seating area next to frontierland is the same for me. It could be a desaster. Or it could be well themed. With the last option in mind I ask myself how many visitors should get a place on this small hills? At least less then at the castle stage. And for the multi-visitor events: Don´t forget that the castle stage was the center for the big tousends of guests opening event at DLRP.
I think the stage could be okay,but would really prefer it as it was origonally as flower beds! The seating stands sound terrible,they would really take away from the enviroment,I know people stand on that hill to watch shows etc and that bothers me any way !! They should put more plants in there to keep people of that area !! or get the cast members to do their job and keep guests off it !
Quote from: "Riebi"And for the multi-visitor events: Don´t forget that the castle stage was the center for the big tousends of guests opening event at DLRP.
No, it wasn't. It was one of the venues for the opening shows. But there was stuff going on all around. (And it wouldn't be Disney if the stage had been open for all guests that evening... this thing was certainly invited guests only!)
Fact is: the theatre has a capacity of some 1.000 guests.
I would love to see a regular show returning to the theatre as anyone else here on these boards, but I totally get why Disney needs higher capacity venues for signature "event"-shows. (Which could also bring us back to the topic of The Lion King dying a long, slow death...)
So, here's to the new Central Plaza Stage! May it bring great quality entertainment to all of us!
i think i will wait for it to be up and ready then see what i think, not 100% on the idea
I cant imagine the extra seating being anything but a good idea, when I visited during the summer the staff were often overwhelmed by the amount of guests, so had little control to where they went especially as it was dark. We are talking about Disneyland Park here, so I doubt the finished product would be anything but beautiful. I am guessing the seating area would be made up of a number of step rows that sit into the bank following the shape of the hub, like a shallow partial amphitheater. At least with an addition like this the guests can be managed and prevented from destroying the area every night, which seems to happen.
Quote from: "Riebi"I don´t like the idea of a permanent stage at central plaza. It blocks a bit my view. I like once again seeing flowers there. That all sounds a bit to much buildings and less landscaping for me. For one or two years it could be ok but forever? But it´s good to hear that they wanna theme it like the castle and not in some PARTY-way.
For the castle stage: I really like this stage. And I really like the idea that there is a real show and not just some princesses m´and g´. As a big fan of the livre magique it´s a bit sad for me to see that.
A good used castle stage - like the years before - is for me always better than this central plaza shows all the time. Central plaza should be for some special events not for the normal shows of the resort. (And for the background I love this side view of the castle stage)
The seating area next to frontierland is the same for me. It could be a desaster. Or it could be well themed. With the last option in mind I ask myself how many visitors should get a place on this small hills? At least less then at the castle stage. And for the multi-visitor events: Don´t forget that the castle stage was the center for the big tousends of guests opening event at DLRP.
I completely agree. Also, Main Street and Central Plaza are not supposed to be a generic blank canvas for seasonal events. This is taking a mistake even further.
Do you think they might do something to the parade ??
i know that the parade is brand new but they might add something mabye ??
They'll have to at least take away something... The '15' plaque on Dreams of Imagination.
I'd be surprised if they changed it more than that. It doesn't need it.
And this is the wrong topic really. :wink:
DLRP Times has posted photos online from the construction fences around Central Plaza.
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As long as this stage fits in with the area and doesn't detract attention from the castle, I'll probably like it. I was never too keen on the 15th stage, but this one seems like it could be better.
Not looking forward to decorations on Main Street USA... :-"
The pictures Kristof posted just show that somethings happening back there
Can't wait to see the finnished product and i'm also really looking forward to seeing
"It's party time.....with Mickey and friends"
Should be great
Although the center stage has ad some wonderful shows,especially the candle lighting ceremony was perfect for this stage,we do have the Castle Stage going unused(except for meet and greets).
It is such a shame that its going to waste and I would love to see the Main Street/Hub/Castle getting back to the original concept.
I honestly think the way up to the Castle from the entrance should never be changed as this is the first thing a guest sees as he enters the Park and always remains in ones memory.
According to members on DCP is a seating area going on a patch of grass in front of Le Chateau, which seems to be confirmed by markings on a photo by Disneytheque. :evil:
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They certainly didn't waste any time, the construction fences were set up the night from the 6th to the 7th (right after Christmas season officially ended).
To whom it may interest: this is how it looked behind the fences last Saturday, January 10th:
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IMHO, the stage totally ruins the view to the castle from Main Street so I for one would be very glad to see it gone for good one day...
Quote from: "Kristof"According to members on DCP is a seating area going on a patch of grass in front of Le Chateau, which seems to be confirmed by markings on a photo by Disneytheque. :evil:
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Now that's definitely not good news. You can get some of the best shots of the castle from the angle in front of that patch of grass. I'm sure it'll have a nice design to it, and will fit in with the look of the area, but I can't help thinking that this isn't going to go down very well :(
At least they're not hacking down any trees for it; that's what I was worried about in the first place. To be honest that little hill is probably the best position they could have chosen for the seating area.
Now lets hope the seats themselves look good and fit in...
A seating area THERE??! Seriously, it can't be. That'd be insane.
A seating area on a hill?
I really hope we are all wrong with the seating area on that hill,what makes DLRP great is the sense of space in the park,without things being too crowded together ,this will definately take away from this.What would be ideal with the stage would be if it could be raised up from ground level at show times ,leaving an unobstructed view for the remaining 95% of the time !! The only problem with that idea is that it would be incredibly expensive !!! :roll:
Hmm. A little odd, Can we just not have a stage ? :P simple!
*Gets spanner* I guess someone has to take down seating :P
Maybe we are now also getting the Disneycharacters with moving mouths and eyes for this show, as they have in Florida. Would be a nice addition, wouldn't it?
Although Im not all for Mickey talking in French ;)
I'd love to see talking heads in Paris (In addition to Timon). I'd also like to see them integrated into the Parade, its a simple system and nothing would needed to be changed dramatically.
The view from the new seating area won't be all that good, considering the vast majority of people will still be standing on Main Street so I can't see them changing which direction they do the show to.
Quote from: "Willow"I'd love to see talking heads in Paris (In addition to Timon). I'd also like to see them integrated into the Parade, its a simple system and nothing would needed to be changed dramatically.
Yes it would. The paychecks of the performers would change dramatically because when they control the heads themself they are considered puppeteers and puppeteers are paid more. At least that's what I heard (and it being the reason why we haven't seen more talking characters at DLRP).
I'm not familiar with how performers are paid at DLRP so didn't know about that.
It does make sense based on how they operate the heads though that they would be classed as puppeteers.
I may sound very stupid but i always thought the heads were programmed to whatever music or show they was correspending to.
Also how can you operate a moving head without the use of your arms, unless im missing something here :?
I will go back to my small hole now :P
The heads are operated by the performers moving their hands. One hand operates the mouth, the other their eyes.
If you watch videos of 'Dream Along With Mickey' from Magic Kingdom, you can make this out at some points. :)
Ok, this might spoil the magic for some so I'm putting this in a spoiler tag:
[spoiler:3rpf54gf]Each performer have wires leading from the head to their hands and on a specific finger (I thought it was the ring finger? Could be wrong though) there is a trigger which activates a specific function (like eye blink or mouth move) when they twitch their finger to their handpalm. I think the eye blink trigger is on the left hand and the mouth move trigger on the right (or the other way around). Just look at the show (preferably in HD, as you'll see it better) and you'll see what I mean. So the performers have to know the script just as good as the normal "head nodding" characters (or even better).[/spoiler:3rpf54gf]
[EDIT] Whoops, someone beat me to it! Oh well :D
Thanks for the explanation Jems, makes a lot more sense. Will watch Dream Along with Mickey tomorrow to see if i can notice it.
Member Alex from Disneycentralplaza shares a pic of the construction. Cause it is behind the fences I choooooose the spoiler for you: :mrgreen:
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Seems there´s not much central plaza at the moment :cry:
I've been thinking about this new stage quite a bit as I really think it's an influential step in the park's entertainment. Having the stage looking like it is meant to be there is very important (just like LOTLK not really fitting into the Discoveryland theme) so I hope they get all this right!
Something that we've maybe not thought of is the technical side of any show that can be placed there. I would like to see a surface of the stage that can be replaced SHOULD a new show require it. Tokyo uses this a lot, but I guess they basically rebuild their stage anyway. The promotional concepts show a tiered effect in the stage centre. Hydraulic lifts to enhance the effect and keep the stage lower for the rest of the day? Would the stage be able to hold props for later in the performance also (unlike the traditional Enchanted Fairytale Ceremony tree and lights being kept on display in a bag)?
Since the stage will be permanent, I guess the lighting and sound fittings will be too. This is a great chance to try and overcome all that echoed music. How, I'm not sure, but I hope it's looked into.
A big thing for me with the Central Plaza shows has been the lights. For the special Halloween fireworks/show, they added to the existing setup dramatically with extra colour-changing lights shining up from the stage floor. Can we expect something similar embedded in the stage itself? The lighting stands around Central Plaza now have the chance to be themed appropriately too as they do look a little delicate. With this will we have bonus lights?
I guess all of the above depends on how they wish to use the stage. Lights with moving heads (15th Anniversary press event) could provide a lot of atmosphere and professionalism. Remote controlled heads may also provide 360 degree spotlighting without the need for extra CMs to operate them. How would any castle projection equipment also be housed in this design? Could the staircase on that side be partially removable?
Just raising a few suggestions and 'thinking aloud' about the project. I'm strangely so intrigued about it!
Well hopefully they will make some steps which the Characters can acutally climb without crawling on their hands and knees.
I'd like to see a better lighting set-up built. Currently the few either side of the stage are pretty basic. (And also are really annoying when your trying to film and get a decent view of whats going on) They could at least put a few rigs either side of Main Street to improve the show quality.
I found out today that the new stage is pre-build like the old stage. The main stage and the 4 satellite stages are all loose elements. So maybe it won't be as permanent as we first thought it would be?
Wow that sounds like a fast builded stage. I was a bit shocked cause you don´t see much of central plaza at the moment.
What about the "Candleabration" for the time of the Construction of the stage?
Does it happen or not? The Programme Flyers say it happens, but where?
greetings ;)
I believe the Candeabration is just the lighting up of the castle!
no flag wavers, no mickey and the gang
just the castle!!
(someone correct me if I am wrong!)
Mickey and Minnie are there (to be specific, on the balcony of the castle) and there are also a whole lot of characters running from the gate to the audience at one point. The rest is just a skimmed down version of Candleabration with a little parade music mixed in it (the general stop music, I think). The ice effect that is normally only seen in the xmas season is now still being put on the castle to extend the show's length.
Hey,
thanks for the fast answers ;)
QuoteMickey and Minnie are there (to be specific, on the balcony of the castle)
WOW, I would love to see that :)
Has anyone some pictures of that?
thanks, have a great day ;)
Quote from: "EDDY"Hey,
thanks for the fast answers ;)
QuoteMickey and Minnie are there (to be specific, on the balcony of the castle)
WOW, I would love to see that :)
Has anyone some pictures of that?
thanks, have a great day ;)
There is a video here:
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Quote from: "Riebi"Wow that sounds like a fast builded stage. I was a bit shocked cause you don´t see much of central plaza at the moment.
Well it's not there yet! It has been build somewhere in a workshop and now all electricity and such is being installed on Central Plaza.
Another bright side: apparently the new stage won't be as high as the current one!
hey folks,
hopefully they will remove the stage after the party and we will see
central placa and the main street in its old glory in 2010...
Looking good from the plans.. :D/
Good news comes from member "noudou" on DCP. It seems that the plan to put seating areas around Central Plaza (more importantly on the grass area in front of Le Chateau) has been abandoned because of issues with underground electricity and gas lines. =D>
*BIG sigh of relief*
Thats such good news! =D> :D/
Quote from: "Kristof"Good news comes from member "noudou" on DCP. It seems that the plan to put seating areas around Central Plaza (more importantly on the grass area in front of Le Chateau) has been abandoned because of issues with underground electricity and gas lines. =D>
Oh, thank God. Please let them not come up with any other similar stupid ideas like this!! [-o<
Quote from: "Kristof"Good news comes from member "noudou" on DCP. It seems that the plan to put seating areas around Central Plaza (more importantly on the grass area in front of Le Chateau) has been abandoned because of issues with underground electricity and gas lines. =D>
Great! If only they'd do the same with TSPL...
Because of underground gas and electricity lines?
Because of underground gas and electricity lines?!! That's why they cancel it?! Oh wow... Lucky Main Street is pretty permanent or Entertainment would be wanting to rip that up too.
Quote from: "RnRCj"Great! If only they'd do the same with TSPL...
Yawn... Seriously! :P
Quote from: "Anthony"Quote from: "RnRCj"Great! If only they'd do the same with TSPL...
Yawn... Seriously! :P
I guess I was a little predictable there. :lol: Wouldn't it be great though? As the foundations are dug for RC Racer they discover gas and electricity lines and have to cancel the whole thing. Oh, the joy! If dreams really do come true that will happen...
I'm a lot more optimistic about this stage though (the stage itself, not so much the shows to be performed on it). If it's smaller than the 15th stage height-wise, that's definitely good, and it sounds like it could look better too.
Maybe there´s a god with mickey ears :wink: Not a high plaza stage, not a absolutly permament plaza stage, no seating area on my green graaaaasss...sounds better and better every day. :mrgreen: A bit more nots and nos and I will have back my most lovable normal central plaza. :P
Quote from: "RnRCj"I'm a lot more optimistic about this stage though (the stage itself, not so much the shows to be performed on it). If it's smaller than the 15th stage height-wise, that's definitely good, and it sounds like it could look better too.
Oh no no no, it needs to be at least that height! Do you remember the original central plaza stage from 2003 and 2004? It was so low down that if you were stood anywhere other than the front row you'd only see people heads (or rather, children on dumb parents' shoulders).
But yeah, the higher it is the worse it looks the rest of the time, like a giant wall blocking your path further into the park. They should have invested in a Tomorrowland-style stage that rises out of the ground... Tssch.
Didn't they know the location and depth of these pipelines before all this?
Quote from: "Anthony"(or rather, children on dumb parents' shoulders).
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Quote from: "Anthony"Oh no no no, it needs to be at least that height! Do you remember the original central plaza stage from 2003 and 2004? It was so low down that if you were stood anywhere other than the front row you'd only see people heads (or rather, children on dumb parents' shoulders).
But yeah, the higher it is the worse it looks the rest of the time, like a giant wall blocking your path further into the park. They should have invested in a Tomorrowland-style stage that rises out of the ground... Tssch.
Personally I'd rather have it low down and not block the view for the rest of the day. The stage is quite big anyway, so more people will be able to gather round it and see the characters close-up.
As you say though, a rising stage would be perfect.
Quote from: "Anthony"... They should have invested in a Tomorrowland-style stage that rises out of the ground... Tssch.
They should just use the Castle Stage, that's what it's there for anyway.
Quote from: "Mobi"Quote from: "Anthony"... They should have invested in a Tomorrowland-style stage that rises out of the ground... Tssch.
They should just use the Castle Stage, that's what it's there for anyway.
=D> =D> =D>
well said! the castle stage should be "the stage in front of the castle" like hm 12 years long. the central plaza should simply be the central plaza. A place to meet some people, look around with a wonderful view to every land and without any stage. I´m sick of stages there now near the end of the 15.
Phew! Great news about the seating being dropped, what a relief :)
I've just had a brainstorm, what they should do on the stage is have steps included on all four sides (between the 4 satellite stages) and then when there isn't a show on, have a meet 'n' greet with Mickey (or someone else) on the stage. It'd be perfect, people walking through the park will be able to see Mickey, they can have people walk on from one side and off the other, and it's the perfect photo opportunity because of the Castle backdrop! It also means more money for Disney (if people buy the pics :P ), what more could we want... :wink:
oooo thats such a good idea!!! i want a photo now! :P
Any idea when they expect the stages to be finished and the facia boards took down.. :?:
are you hoping they will be down by Feb Javey? :P
Quote from: "Clarebelle"are you hoping they will be down by Feb Javey? :P
Well I can cope with the start to mid February, as long as it's before the 22nd... :mrgreen:
Quote from: "Riebi"well said! the castle stage should be "the stage in front of the castle" like hm 12 years long.
Exactly. For Candleabration it was true that they maybe needed the Central Plaza Stage because the Castle was so key, but for 'It's Party Time' there's really no need for this location. The castle doesn't play a part. There's more than enough space around the castle stage for getting people dancing.
However like I've said before, I fear the reason they keep on with these Central Plaza shows is that the high-up stage doesn't require either a large cast nor any kind of sets or decorations. Basically, you've got such a bad, low-down view of the action that you don't notice how simple and small it actually is.
Are we still to expect those coloured Twister-style dance mats around the plaza? Or is that just the Discoveryland thing?
So, with no standing/seating area for the guests around the stage, I guess people will bulldozer over the shrubs, plants and flowers like they do during the parade, fireworks and Fantillusion....a few times a day...I'm guessing this will be the end for the grass and the flowers there then anyway, seating area ot no seating area.
Quote from: "Kuzco"So, with no standing/seating area for the guests around the stage, I guess people will bulldozer over the shrubs, plants and flowers like they do during the parade, fireworks and Fantillusion....a few times a day...I'm guessing this will be the end for the grass and the flowers there then anyway, seating area ot no seating area.
Erm what is new about this? People have always stood there, I welcome people to stand on the grass than a seating area that destroys the enchantment of the castle area. :wink:
Quote from: "Patrick"Erm what is new about this? People have always stood there, I welcome people to stand on the grass than a seating area that destroys the enchantment of the castle area. :wink:
I agree. I don't like people standing on the grass, but I prefer it over no grass at all.
I'm really sorry if it has already been explained, I just reckoned the topic after some weeks and it would be too much now to read through everything :oops:
Will this stage only be there throughout Mickey's Magical Party (so until April 2010)? Or will it remain longer? If not, what will be there instead?
And: I've read something about people standing on the grass while the shows are on?! Is that right?
Quote from: "Nala_84"Will this stage only be there throughout Mickey's Magical Party (so until April 2010)? Or will it remain longer? If not, what will be there instead?
According to Kristof's latest information the stage is going to be constructed out of prefab parts. This could suggest the stage being temporary. But nothing is official.
Quote from: "Nala_84"And: I've read something about people standing on the grass while the shows are on?! Is that right?
During parades and shows on crowded days people are often standing on the grass. Sometimes CMs try to get them off, but it's no use on extremely crowded days.
To be honest, anything can be pre-fabricated. Isn't it right that most (UK) McDonalds restaurants are and can be built in 5-7days? It could be a time-saving option which doesn't necessarily mean that it wont be there long term - with real stone-work and foundations. I guess the whole of Disneyland was made in parts, rather than sculpted stonework being chiselled on-site etc
As something that will need to be adaptable for future productions, I guess parts of the stage will be temporary. Like the Videopolis one seems to have been over the years
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Well....it's colourful....to say the least :)
I like them :D Much better than those green ones they had before...
Quote from: "never2old"I like them :D Much better than those green ones they had before...
I totally agree here, I suppose it's another incentive to visitors as they can now use the facia panels for character backdrops for photos, ironically where characters would normally be photographed on the Central Plaza iteself, though on the inner ring rather than the outer one.. :lol: :mrgreen:
I think DLRP Management must have realised this early on, and it's now that they've acted on it...Well done. To me the area obscured it quite a sensitive area to start with, especially looking down Main Street, and instead of seeing the bridge to the castle, you see large green facia boards blocking the lower view of the castle and bridge. At least now, it's abit more Disneyish, rather than looking like the backdrop at Wimbledon.. :mrgreen:
Definitely an improvement.. =D>
It looks like it should have a sign reading "Space reserved for children's party". :sick:
The green fences actually look nicer in my opinion.
I think that the fences look great, yes it might not be the most attractive themeing ever for a construction fence but its better than plain green fences.
Plus its even more advertisement really, and i bet the younger audience of DLRP love it too :D
I did not see that one coming :shock: :wink: I don't mind it, I know it's probably going to divide the forum, but it isn't the worst thing in the world....is it? :P
At first i didn't like them, because it was these 3D playhouse disney thing characters again, but not i've started to like. For one they are better than the old green fences and two it is advertising the celebration. Anyone remember the ToT fences? Same kind of thing IMO, the ToT fences worked great becuase it advertised the Tower, this is advertising the stage, much better than "We are working here for your future enjoyment" or whatever the green fences say, i'd much rather want to know whats happening behind the fences =D> :mrgreen:
I see this as a taster of things to come, and it makes me sick.
Multicoloured ribbons up and down Main Street... Minnie's Party Train every few minutes... not looking forward to it.
The green fences may have been plain and boring, but these ones are just ugly. I'm wondering what they look like looking down Main Street - they probably stand out more than the castle. :roll: At least they'll only be up for short while.
The excitement! ...the anticipation! It's a great teaser and not as bad as it could've been... just it's not all that clear what's coming. Hmm
Whether you personally like this design or not, it's almost unbelievable that DLRP have finally themed a construction fence properly. Remember the ugly cardboard cut-out characters they stuck onto the Buzz and Toon Studio fences? Or the completely boring fences for Tower/Hollywood that gave zero excitement for the great things being built behind?
Scarily, I really like them. In Main Street, I'd object, but here -- great! :)
Maybe it's a worldwide construction fence initiative -- DCA has had some beautiful ones lately for Toy Story Mania, and now new ones for World of Color:
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You might be right Kris, ours lack a big logo like that above. Maybe they didn't want to overload Central Plaza with advertising?
I didn't have *such* a big logo in mind, just something a tad larger than the tiny envelope with even tinier text. To go to such time and expense it seems foolish not to use it to their advantage and promote the up-coming 'season'. It's pretty and eye-catching though. I think I'm a fan
It's starting to take shape, photo taken 30-1-09 >>
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Oh wow! Looking very sturdy and solid. Can't imagine how they're going to cover the outside now they have the steel shell in place. It really did pay off to construct the framework outside the park and lift it in. Looks a lot larger than I expected too
That raised circular bit on the very top... likely to be a trap-door, podium or something?
Quote from: "Kris"That raised circular bit on the very top... likely to be a trap-door, podium or something?
It's funny, that's just what I was wondering.. :)
And what are those wedge-shaped things around the very edge? Thinking about it, tiny colour-chaging lights (LEDS maybe) pointing out from the stage could look nice. Very showbiz-y
Yes, the middle of the stage is a trap door, Mickey will arrive on stage "magically" via the trap door during the show!
If its a trap door how will Mickey get under the stage without anyone seeing? As far as I know a tunnel doesn't exist under the stage and they definately haven't built one in the last few weeks.
It look more like a podium to me, similar to the Magic Kingdom's in Florida.
I was more thinking for props etc, not just Mickey. I'm sure they could smuggle him through a door easily... concealed by taller dancers around him (for example)
Maybe they should just build a small underground tunnel. That leads from under the castle right to the stage. That way it would make mickey's appearence even better.
But i've always liked the idea of the other characters coming down from the castle. Looks magical!
Quote from: "Riebi"Quote from: "Mobi"They should just use the Castle Stage, that's what it's there for anyway.
=D> =D> =D>
well said! the castle stage should be "the stage in front of the castle" like hm 12 years long. the central plaza should simply be the central plaza. A place to meet some people, look around with a wonderful view to every land and without any stage. I´m sick of stages there now near the end of the 15.
I agree. And the Theatre du Chateau is a blessing — I always thought it was a vast improvement over the Magic Kingdom's stage. It seems silly not to use it.
I'm sure many of you don't even remember a stage-less Central Plaza (it's been there for so long now), so in an effort to convince you that the place was nicer before I shall post this picture from my personal archives:
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Now is that something that needs to be replaced with a big chunky stage? (Also notice the flowers, by the way. Hard to imagine people not trampling them.)
where was that photo taken from?
Its too sad to remember central plaza without a stage :( wehn you know its not going back to its old ways soon enough
Gorgeous photo. From one of the early guidebooks isn't it?
I'd forgotten that the four outer flower beds actually had those small flowers and bushes in them. They were removed in favour of flat glass around 2003/04 to make sure they didn't block the lights for the stage weren't they? The most important thing about having a stage on Central Plaza all these years is that it's a dead space during the day. I'm hoping at least the fact that this year's show is on several times a day and not just once before park closing will help slightly...
Though in an ideal world we'd have "It's Party Time" on the Castle Stage and "It's Dance Time" inside Videopolis.
Quote from: "Kris"That raised circular bit on the very top... likely to be a trap-door, podium or something?
Appearently it's one of the highlights of the show, so I won't spoil it for those who don't want to know...
[spoiler:6tsf6ufc]Mickey will magically appear and disappear through the use of a lift amid a cloud of streamers and confetti...[/spoiler:6tsf6ufc]
Quote from: "Anthony"I'm hoping at least the fact that this year's show is on several times a day and not just once before park closing will help slightly...
Five times to be precise... Makes you wonder why they even needed that seating area in the first place??
Quote from: "Clarebelle"where was that photo taken from?
Quote from: "Anthony"Gorgeous photo. From one of the early guidebooks isn't it?
I'd forgotten that the four outer flower beds actually had those small flowers and bushes in them. They were removed in favour of flat glass around 2003/04 to make sure they didn't block the lights for the stage weren't they? The most important thing about having a stage on Central Plaza all these years is that it's a dead space during the day. I'm hoping at least the fact that this year's show is on several times a day and not just once before park closing will help slightly...
Though in an ideal world we'd have "It's Party Time" on the Castle Stage and "It's Dance Time" inside Videopolis.
Yes, it's an early publicity photo — probably taken from the first level of the castle. And I'd assumed the flowers were removed when they figured nothing was going to stop people from climbing in there anyway, but I may have been assuming the worst again.
I suppose it all makes economic sense, this new gimmick way of thinking... Reducing the amount of land-specific shows "wasted" on small audiences in favor of one huge show the whole park can enjoy. It seems the 5th Anniversary was such a success that the formula is now applied on a permanent basis.
Anyway, it may not even be
disastrous if they at least dress it up in a manner befitting the area and not as the multi-colored display the refurb walls suggest. Although it already seems awfully high...
That's a really nice picture.
The really sad thing is i've never seen the hub looking like that. The first couple of times i visited there was a "wishes" sign above it and all the other times there has been a stage. (I go a lot at xmas and during the 15th)
I so hope after MMP they turn the hub back into it's original state and return shows to the castle stage. i like that stage!!
Quote from: "Kristof"Quote from: "Kris"Five times to be precise...
[Cynic]...for the 1st couple of weeks, and then we'll get the normal DLRP accountants spot a cost saving, five will become four, four will become three........ [/Cynic]
LOL!
Early concepts of the stage showed those bulkier shrubs outlining the grassy islands, with flowers added too. There wasn't any sight of trees (really scared of this) but at least greenery and flowers could bring *some* atmosphere back. Win some, lose some...
On a separate note, the walkways to the satellite stages were designed to look like bridges (obviously following the current castle theming) but with the 'gaps' plainly filled in. If it all ends up like this, I'm still in favour. I like the idea of the stage having more functionality as it will improve the show quality a large amount... especially when during the day you can't add extra lighting to decorate the stage.
Quote from: "pussinboots"Yes, it's an early publicity photo — probably taken from the first level of the castle. And I'd assumed the flowers were removed when they figured nothing was going to stop people from climbing in there anyway, but I may have been assuming the worst again.
It´s a wonderful photo puss! And as I remember the flowers were the only thing that stopped people climbing all over the landscape. Maybe the european spirit says: "Oh it´s just grasssss" or "Oh look this helpless little flowers" :lol:
I just can pray that I will get my central plaza back some glory day. It´s a bit like the epcot wand, isn´t it? :?
Quote from: "The Butlin Boy"Phew! Great news about the seating being dropped, what a relief :)
I've just had a brainstorm, what they should do on the stage is have steps included on all four sides (between the 4 satellite stages) and then when there isn't a show on, have a meet 'n' greet with Mickey (or someone else) on the stage. It'd be perfect, people walking through the park will be able to see Mickey, they can have people walk on from one side and off the other, and it's the perfect photo opportunity because of the Castle backdrop! It also means more money for Disney (if people buy the pics :P ), what more could we want... :wink:
They used this idea for the 5th anniversary and I have a great picture in front of the horrid 5th Birthday castle
Last week we were informed that Aladdin has been removed from the show, along with The Genie, Rafiki and Timon...odd though, concidering we did a photoshoot promoting the event only the week before!
The replacements are, Peter Pan, Smee and Pluto. But even this is not deffinate. Rehearsals are planned to start in the next 2 weeks, so more precise info will be coming soon.
Maybe we get Bob the builder who demolish the stage in a big show act? [-o<
Quote from: "zanderstarz"Last week we were informed that Aladdin has been removed from the show, along with The Genie, Rafiki and Timon...odd though, concidering we did a photoshoot promoting the event only the week before!
The replacements are, Peter Pan, Smee and Pluto. But even this is not deffinate. Rehearsals are planned to start in the next 2 weeks, so more precise info will be coming soon.
Strange! Aladdin and The Lion King are popular films, are they not? Could it be that they find Aladdin harder to cast for a multiple times a day show and they have more male cm's that have the height and looks of Peter Pan? Smee is also a character that has a broad number of people that can be "friends" with him, isn't he?
Putting Pluto in is an obvious choice however, as he is also part of the fab 5...
Yes but seeing Timon perform in a show would've been fantastic. Smee, he's around quite often. Maybe differentiate, put two shows with different characters or isn't that possible?
Shame about Aladdin, Would of been great to see him, but YAY for Peter Pan. Fingers crossed he stays.
Quote from: "Miss Tinkerbell"Maybe differentiate, put two shows with different characters or isn't that possible?
Not sure how possible this is, but I think it would be agreat idea. It would give a reason to see the show more than once, if there was a bit of variation with which characters were in it.
Does anyone know whether this show will use the animated heads (a la Dream along with Mickey) or will it just use the standard no movement heads?
Put magic destroying text in spoiler tags please ;) Anyway, here's an answer:
[spoiler:s0ofmzv2]I think zanderstarz or any other epc cm can answer your question the best, but I think it has been known that they will not use animated heads because the cm's have to be paid more when wearing the animated heads gear (as they are then considered as puppeteers) and DLRP doesn't have the budget for that (yet). I think it would also be very expensive to develop animated heads for characters that don't have them yet in the US parks (Baloo and King Loui for example).[/spoiler:s0ofmzv2]
Quote from: "zanderstarz"Last week we were informed that Aladdin has been removed from the show, along with The Genie, Rafiki and Timon...odd though, concidering we did a photoshoot promoting the event only the week before!
This really worries me. Sometimes I wonder if they ever think things through properly. It also means they're obviously not taking the music for this show seriously enough... like some of the other CP show's we've had. I had thought this would've been a more pollished production with a cohesive soundtrack. If they can switch scenes so quickly, one would assume not. It's recycled music again
Quote from: "Kris"It's recycled music again
It most certainly is NOT! From what iv heard its completely new material.
At the moment they just arnt sure which characters being used yet, these are just standard problems right now. Of course they have to concider if it is possible to use the characters they want at the right times, thats not just money, but logicstics too.
[spoiler:1is35ae0]Originally it was not the same Aladdin doing SNC (stars n cars) and DOUD and MMP you know, which means they would have to employ more people (money) or guests would notice that they arnt the same person (logistics). A lot of things are "cut" for those reasons. Currently as it stands...the "face characters" involved in SNC will being doing DOUD aswell. The shift is: 1) sets in the park, 2) DOUD and finally 3) SNC[/spoiler:1is35ae0]
Plus, they havent finished recording all the characters "playback" (speech) yet, so no need to panic.
Phew - well that does make me a feel a little better then. I just can't believe how late they take these decisions. What you described makes perfect sense, but not having the music or character playback yet seems very unprepared.
Interesting about Mickey appearing and dissapearing! Maybe his friend could meet him under the stage? :?:
Also, the opening song from dream along with mickey in WDW would totaly suit this. It also has a peice in the music where mickey appears. :lol:
Can't wait to see Mickey just appear. It seems so much more magical for him to just suddenly be there. Rather than have him just walk on.
Quote from: "15MagicalYears"Also, the opening song from dream along with mickey in WDW would totaly suit this. It also has a peice in the music where mickey appears. :lol:
I agree the opening song is perfect for the party lol
I'm getting a little worried about how this show will affect the seasonal entertainment in Disneyland Park. The stage now has a tradition of hosting Halloween, Christmas and now St Patrick's shows, yet with 5 performances a day on this stage already... there won't be room for these to continue in 2009! Unless they water down the true version of It's Party Time with some seasonal content, or reduce the performance numbers, the seasons could be a bit mixed up. You think?
Since we have a big Halloween show instead of a Halloween parade now (the same for Xmas) this could be a big loss... in my eyes.
I doubt this will be a problem :? I think It's party time will go on breaks for the seasons you mentioned. Or the show could be slightly altered :)
In which case we have this big new stage with effects embedded - for a show that just runs from April to September. Big deal. That's hardly a show worth promoting for 'the party of the year' :S
Of course it can boost the other shows on the stage too, but still not the same. We lose LOTLK that runs all year, Tarzan that runs for half of it too, yet it's replaced by something that only stops further spectacles from being performed. Hmm
Quote from: "Kris"In which case we have this big new stage with effects embedded - for a show that just runs from April to September. Big deal. That's hardly a show worth promoting for 'the party of the year' :S
Of course it can boost the other shows on the stage too, but still not the same. We lose LOTLK that runs all year, Tarzan that runs for half of it too, yet it's replaced by something that only stops further spectacles from being performed. Hmm
Personally, im glad LOTLK is gone, i never liked it. Much prefered the broadway/london (and now) Paris musical. Tarazn is still originally brilliant in my eyes, even though there is a musical version of that too, but not with as many stunts, flying etc.
New show in Videopolis would be greatly appreciated...and when i say NEW i mean NEW, never before done in any disney...but i guess thats asking a bit too much??
As for the hub show in regards to the seasonal events, i assume it will be correctly altered, but the dancers are external (not part of our entertainment department) so there would still be 5 shows a day, as its not possible to hire them just for 1 or 2 shows daily.
I think it would be better to use the castle stage for seasonal shows. That way they could keep MMP on the hub unchanged.
hey ya folks,
the stage grows nicely... pic is from Disneytheque.com
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Do they have enough cones around the middle? :lol:
The ramp will be welcome for the characters, they always looked like they struggled climbing the 15th stage steps.
Quote from: "Willow"Do they have enough cones around the middle? :lol:
The ramp will be welcome for the characters, they always looked like they struggled climbing the 15th stage steps.
There are still steps for the poor fuzzies to cope with, sadly. And wet ramps arnt easy for them either! :(
Quote from: "Willow"Do they have enough cones around the middle? :lol:
It looks like they're all forming a circle and hailing the
King of the Cones -- the yellow slippy floor cone! Those things are like rats at DLRP.
I don't know if anyone can help with a couple of questions (zanderstarz?)... Will there be "human" dancers as well as the characters? And if so, are their costumes we see in the TV spot the final ones for the show (mostly white with the guys in orange shirts)?
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Quote from: "Anthony"I don't know if anyone can help with a couple of questions (zanderstarz?)... Will there be "human" dancers as well as the characters? And if so, are their costumes we see in the TV spot the final ones for the show (mostly white with the guys in orange shirts)?
There will indeed be "human" dancers in the show, they are currently in rehearsals right now! The costumes however may be slightly different from the ones advertised, that was filmed in November you know...in Cape Town (FACT!).
All the way back in November? :shock: Wow, that sure is interesting :)
Ant, got a better quality version of the ad to post?
On the most recent stage photo, the stairs on either side of the stage look pretty developed and permanent. Slightly different to the design I at least saw with the stairs flaring out from the portions of the stage without satelite stages, rather than these steps feeding in towards the centre of the stage (does that make ANY sense?)
Is that ramp going to stay too? Getting a tad worried
Quote from: "zanderstarz"There will indeed be "human" dancers in the show, they are currently in rehearsals right now!
Thanks!
Quote from: "Kris"Ant, got a better quality version of the ad to post?
Unfortunately I don't have a TV tuner or anything, so all I can offer is this link (//http://www.visit4info.com/Flv_player/player_dec08.swf?autostart=true&file=730520TVC090223193307FDM.flv&streamer=rtmp://flash.visit4info.com/vod/).
here you go for the ad
http://www.visit4info.com/advert/Mickey (http://www.visit4info.com/advert/Mickey) ... aris/69539
the quality is a bit better, im not sure what i make of the ad ,ive posted the link in the resort section as the question was asked in both :?
The stage is coming along nicely. but why are there all those cones are they waring people something. And is that ramp going to stay i always like the idea of a staircase going up to the stage.
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I have a strange feeling that this is going to be permament. :shock:
Its in keeping with the look of the Castle. I'd be happy to see it stay permanently,
Its similar to the WDW Castle stage, their stage also looks very natural and complements the surrounding area well.
Although I would choose the original flowers for central plaza anyday, the stage does look okay so far! One of the very few things that could be good about MMP.
Now I hope it's not permanent!
I'm liking what I am seeing so far. I like how in keeping it is with the castle. It may not be that bad after all :wink:
Looking better every time. You can see the kind of scaffolding underneath so it won't be a permenent structure. Good to see it's in keeping with the castle. un like the 15th stage which was wooden with lots of 15's every where. Still loved that stage but it was always too high for me.
This really looks awful, an abomination. I miss the benches and flowers of the hub. Not to mention it blocks the view of the castle for little ones. Terrible.
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"This really looks awful, an abomination. I miss the benches and flowers of the hub. Not to mention it blocks the view of the castle for little ones. Terrible.
Yeah, i miss the classic plaza too, but i'm happy with this for now, at least they tried to theme it to go with the castle, believe me it could of be a lot worse (could of been something like the 15th stage only with posters of them new construction fences around it :shock: ).
I'm very happy with the stage, actually quite looking forward to seeing it complete now :) Although i can't see it becoming permanent, doesn't look like a permanent thing
I agree with davewasbaloo that the old and real Central Plaza would be better, but for a non-permenent stage it is great, that they are themening it to the castle. It makes it way better than the 15 stage in my opinion.
Indeed it does look better than the 15th stage (not difficult), but it is a lesser evil. we have 4 stages in the park going unused. I really wish they would take this in a completely different direction. But it is too late for that now.
I miss the original hub to. But this clearly is'nt a permentnant thing. You can see why they chose to place this stage here. It does have a beautiful backdrop. don't ya think. Maybe.....Just maybe they'll choose to use other stages after Mickey's Magical Party Time!!
Yes! Let´s use the castle stage after this year...with this beautiful backdrop...the castle! :mrgreen:
Quote from: "Riebi"Yes! Let´s use the castle stage after this year...with this beautiful backdrop...the castle! :mrgreen:
I agree, i love the castle stage!
Ooo no ones posted pics of the mechanics? it all looks very technical. did you know that the lift will take just 2 seconds for mickey and goofy to go from the bottom to the top in a burst of smoke? scary huh?
there is a second full scale stage currently in the circus tent in disney village, if you get a chance to peep in go see it! thats where the rehearsals are being held.
only "rough" playback for characters is being used for rehearsals as it isnt finalised yet, but from what iv heard, the script is terrible, so lets hope it improves. the dancing however is very good, a mixture of lots of different dance types, ranging from salsa to hiphop.
Finalised characters are: Mickey, Goofy, Pluto, Donald, Tigger, Timon, Baloo.
EDIT: And Peter Pan and Wendy
What happened to Peter and Smee?
Quote from: "15MagicalYears"What happened to Peter and Smee?
sorry just corrected that, but smee is gone...its wendy now. the show directors thought that the show was too masculine.
i think it would have been better putting esmerelda and clopin in the show, what good are two 12 year old kids in a hardcore party??? ugh! *rolls eyes*
Esmerlda and Clopin would have been a dream come true! :shock:
Hunchback of Notredame is one of my fav's! :lol: I've not met either of the characters but to have them in the show would be even better.
Lets pray together [-o< Fingers crossed, never say never!
Personally i look forward to seeing how they've created this. We've been talking about it for monthes and i just can't wait to see the finnished project.
Also is there talk of a big opening nigt thing. Like a huge party with Premieres of the Enteratinment
The floor is now red!
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Mickey will be wearing a luxurious blue costume decorated of more 2000 brilliant leds as well as of 60 flashes of light, Mickey will illuminate Central Plaza by night and day! And the costume is resistant to the rain!
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The red does look better, I must admit! :)
I don't like the orange outline though.
The red looks amazing! Would never have thought a simple change from black to red would work so well. In-keeping with the event too, but that costume sounds a bit suspect to me lol. Blue? All those lights? What for exactly?
Don't tell me... the castle illuminations are staying up or something?! I'm so excited about this show, just the lack of music and character dialogue that's been arranged to date concerns/confuses me. On one level it sounds like an epic performance that's been in the making for months, but then they don't even know who will be featuring with just 1 month to go. Chaos.
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Nice one kaysha.
The stage looks really goo red. Interesting change from black to red but definalt recognisable. Can't wait to see Mickey's illuminating costume should be good
Oh my goodness, that costume. Why does he need to light up? He already has a great suit in Fantillusion so having another illuminating costume seems ridiclious. Especially for daytime :S
Mickeys costume looks just like the one he wore for the 15th celebrations just with lights! or is it just me??
The lights just look like they have been thrown on in a squiggly line!! They look so obvious!
On the other hand the red carpet looks really nice!
Oh golly :shock: That doesn't look great.
When I read about these lights I expected something like Fantillusion with individual LEDs across the suit... not a giant blue rope light sewed across the back. Maybe it's not finished? :?
And also... Mickey in white? No no no...! :lol:
The stage looks very classy indeed with the top finished though, reminds me of the 15th red carpet.
Classy's the right word for it. In the same way the '15th' banners has something about them that fitted in, this stage does too. With all the fake stonework and planting (if the concepts are followed) this could really become a extension of our castle and not just a stage
Quote from: "Anthony"When I read about these lights I expected something like Fantillusion with individual LEDs across the suit... not a giant blue rope light sewed across the back. Maybe it's not finished? :?
And also... Mickey in white? No no no...! :lol:
The stage looks very classy indeed with the top finished though, reminds me of the 15th red carpet.
Yes exactly, for Mickey I thought of something better :cry:
I was only aware of the description, I've discovered the picture after just like you...
I hope this costume is not finished :?
I'm pretty sure that the costume isn't finished :(
I was just hoping to see Mickey in something stunning not tacky :x
Oh right. that is what the costume may actually look like. i thought it was a joke. Oh gosh. Well............................it's interesting :lol:
I dunno I like the lighted costume to a certain extent but I needs to be more stunning!
Also I am a theatre technician (in training :P ) and in my opinion if you have a daytime show its best to avoid lights!! (more common sense!)
I can't see it creating a good effect, for instance on a summers day it wouldn't be worth it :lol:
but at the night shows, yes they should use it!
Anyway that was my opinion :lol:
yeah your right casschr05. during the day it will have little effect. if there is a performance at night it may look good. but the fact that most of the shows will be during the day it won't look good.
A special preview of It's Party Time was also given at this week's travel company/partners event (which is where Kristof is, so there may be better photos/videos soon):
The build-up seems to involve a lot of dance move practice...
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And then Mickey arrives for the main song, along with the characters mentioned earlier...
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I guess the real version will be quite a bit different, but it gives a general idea. The costumes for the dancers are the same as in the advert.
It's all very Minnie's Birthday Surprise circa 2002... don't you think? :?
It looks... Complicated... But fun for the kids!
Looking at the dance, I wonder why they just didn't stick with the couples (Timon & Rafiki, Baloo & King Louie, etc.)? The characters introduced are all so random and I would -for example- rather see Baloo & King Louie dance on "The Bare Necessities" than Baloo & Goofy (or maybe that'll not be featured in the final show?).
I hope there won't be an annoying host again like in these videos. Hopefully they will just let the characters speak and not some random guy! It does remind me of Minnie's Birthday Party, indeed, Anthony!
I've certainly got very mixed feelings about this preveiw. it seems very based on the whole dance idea and i've never really liked shows where they show dance moves. i prefer disney shows with a story!
I'm really surprised and impressed! Firstly... NEW MUSIC! OK, people said it was coming, but we never seem to get a performance of anything with a COMPLETELY new score. There's about 20minutes they could still let me down on :P The 'pre-show' music is almost rousing
The dancing looks too complex for kids to pick up. That guy talking over the good music is getting on my nerves already, but I did get a Disney tingle during both videos. Can't wait for the rest. Funnily I had seen this show as almost echoing Minnie's Birthday Surprise, but that was more down to reusing music from it. I'm keeping my mind open about the rest of the show. It just needs simplifying if anything
It makes me cringe to think we'll be hearing this blasting out over Central Plaza five times a day...
Ok dont like the first part of the show, but when Mickey comes in it gets better...i like it, very catchy and i think the kids are going to love it.
thats it im gona complain to my travel company I work for for not letting me go lol
looks good tho!
Very well synchronised with the music, you gotta give it that. For example, the bulk of characters arrived onstage during that bridge part, which would have been difficult to dance to anyway.
I agree that the moves are a bit complex for kids, especially the new parts introduced with the song. That said, they do go through the basic steps enough times for everyone to pick up, I think.
Pictures of Mickey's new costume.
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Oh dear god. What HAVE they done? I could make something better than that.
Why couldn't they have bright LEDs embedded in the costume - if they had to include lights for a predominately 'daytime' show anyway
The front isn't too bad (still bad though). But the back... that's terrible! URGH! ](*,)
QuotePictures of Mickey's new costume.
And even better, here's a video of the costume's animation! I'm currently uploading a HQ video of the full It's Party Time preview show as well.
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Well i wasent sure about the outfit from the pics but seeing the video and it showing how it looks when the lights aint on, i think the lights just look like stitched piping on the jacket and i dont think its to bad at all.
Thanks Kristof! :)
It definitely looks better animated, and you don't notice the lights when they're not illuminated, but that's not to say it doesn't still look rather garish and unnecessary. A fully-white costume on Mickey Mouse looks a bit.. eurgh.
Thanks for the video Kristof. The costume certainly looks a lot more impressive in the video than it does in the pictures; it's actually very impressive =D>
BTW, I'm looking forward to your other videos Kristof :wink:
Well I can say that this has to be the best job they've done of an event in years. Thats assuming they want to put everyone off going of course. Im sorry but the music is atrocious, the dancers unnecessary - along with learning dance moves, the fact it's five times a day, the fact that to say its 'mickey's magical party' the main dancer is on the stage for longer than mickey and the other characters.... I do like Mickey's costume however, But I'll probably be giving this year a miss (Unless you can convince me otherwise of course)......
NB: And to think I thought the whole Disney company was succumbing to High School Musicitas.....
Quotethe main dancer is on the stage for longer than mickey and the other characters
Don't forget this was a preview with a few highlights. Not that I'm defending the show...
Oh and as promised, here's my video of the entire show:
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Hmm, I'm left feeling underwhelmed. I know there's no character playback and this isn't the actual performance, but it seems quite muddled. Quite similar in concept to It's Dance Time actually.
So there's dancers you have to copy. That's the same right?
If the whole dialogue of 'Sebastian' (surely it's better to call him a non-Disney character name?) is in English, why not cast someone for their English skills? He does an amazing job and I can't speak much French etc, but surely this would just help communicate with kids better – considering they have only started learning language themselves.
As for Timon's routine, that was beyond average :P Quite pathetic in fact. I'm really intrigued to see how this will work out and I'm still excited, just this smaller performance wasn't for me. On the other hand, Stitch's show surprised me a lot!
Thanks a million for the video :)
That's why they're building a special stage for in front of the castle ?
A casual dancing lessons with a few character ? That's beyond lame! Come on and see what they achieved in Tokyo damn it! Can't wait til 2010... 2009 looks stupid!
The music is really good.
But...
• It's the blandest, most concept-less show I've ever seen. Kat de Blois says in her interview they meet at 9am every Wednesday to discuss all their ideas for future projects? Do they then put them through a paper shredder or something?!
• Agreed with Kris, why are we being taught how to dance in two shows?
• I completely lost interest during the Timon bit. If Mickey doesn't appear until after 10 minutes in the real version, there'll be people walking off. I'm guessing he must, surely, normally appear much earlier.
• I thought they killed the concept of live human hosts (at least a single person) a long time ago? Pleeease let the final show be hosted by Mickey himself. I can't bear this desperate shouting.
• The "costumes" of the male dancers look like the designers walked into the cheapest clothes shop in Val d'Europe and picked up the first thing they saw.
• Seriously, someone tell the choreographer that having the dancers clap their hands enthusiastically toward the audience for practically the entire show does not constitute entertainment. We know how to clap. If you do something entertaining, we'll do it.
I was hoping it'd more like a revue of popular Disney songs with the characters and dancers entertaining us onstage, rather than a "pleeease dance! pleeease clap! the world depends on it!" desperation-fest.
We'll see what April brings. For now, DLRP has just ripped my optimistic streak to shreds.
I'd hope that Mickey appears after the It's Party Time track... which I also hope will start the show. It's a great opener and will get everyone excited and jumping around. Mickey can then introduce (or be introduced) before some dancing happens. That background music is fine to warm up once, but to be used repetatively?
The girls' costumes are fine - I really like them. They boys in long sleaves does puzzle me though. Hmm
Amen Anthony, amen!
Now I understand why the EPC department isn't excited about this show either...
And what's with the couples??? Peter Pan & Donald, Baloo & Goofy? Strange choices!
Quote from: "Kris"The girls' costumes are fine - I really like them.
I like their costumes too, and I forgot to say earlier I really like some of the different dance moves and styles they break into... Like they'd taken little hints from several European styles, Spanish and Irish particulary. I think zanderstarz mentioned this before, so hopefully that'll be stronger in the show.
I just watched the introduction again, and the announcer actually says there'll be
a cast of 40 on the stage! Am I hearing that right?! He does also say this presentation was "taken exactly from the show" though, which is more than a little worrying.
The animation shows Snow White and Sleeping Beauty on one of the satellites, who really don't seem to fit with the show. It also shows gates in front of those stages, so we won't be around to stand around them.
Was it not mentioned that they have not finished the character voices yet?
That would probably explain the host.
I'm going to reserve judgement until the show is on its proper stage and when everything is completed.
There is going to be a live host on the show! And yes 40 in the cast per show, with about 30 dancers, most from Disneyland California, who have come over to do this show (also for stitch and to be singers and dancers for High School Musical Party).
A little more info: The dancers will open the show, and the characters will appear togegther via the understage lift, Mickey will arrive later in the show from the same lift.
Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"There is going to be a live host on the show! And yes 40 in the cast per show, with about 30 dancers, most from Disneyland California, who have come over to do this show (also for stitch and to be singers and dancers for High School Musical Party).
So then why does the live host sound french? Couldn't they just have picked one of the dancers from California to do the english talking part? Or is the french guy one of your guys?
Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"A little more info: The dancers will open the show, and the characters will appear togegther via the understage lift, Mickey will arrive later in the show from the same lift.
So the characters will walk to the stage, dissapear under it and then reappear again? I hope they will at least "sneak" Mickey into it using some sort of box that gets put next to a secret door or something? Or how will they do it?
Anyway, thanks for the info Poppy! But, what's with the weird coupling of for example Donald with Peter Pan? Do you know?
I'd imagine there's changing rooms inside for the characters to prepare themselves before their appearance
Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"A little more info: The dancers will open the show, and the characters will appear togegther via the understage lift, Mickey will arrive later in the show from the same lift.
Actually...the characters arrive from a different lift! There are 2 infact.
1 just for Mickey and the other for the rest of the characters (its very big!).
Quote from: "Willow"Was it not mentioned that they have not finished the character voices yet?
That would probably explain the host.
Very true...the voices are finally finished now, im pleased to say.
Quote from: "Kris"I'd imagine there's changing rooms inside for the characters to prepare themselves before their appearance
Only Mickey has his own private dressing room, ofcourse, he is the star :wink:
I enjoyed the presentation... Mainly cause It was fun... and felt aimed toward the younger audience.
Choreography although basic, is vastly copyable without the Instruction! So The Host in my opinion could have been left out. I dare say Wendybird1 could pick it up with very little problems and she's got two left feet.
Watching that presentation makes me want to go find a musical theatre group who are doing shows set in the 50s right now! Where's a local theatre group doing HSM now?
Ant with respect to male "costumes" Don't wear an Orange Shirt, with a white t-shirt underneath into the park... people might get confused! That "Costume" is as you put it pants... Hopefully... They'll be a little more "Unique" come April 4th...
Thanks Kristof for the Clips...
Its still making me jealous... I wanna be in DLRP this Summer... :(
Quote from: "Kinou"That's why they're building a special stage for in front of the castle ?
A casual dancing lessons with a few character ? That's beyond lame! Come on and see what they achieved in Tokyo damn it! Can't wait til 2010... 2009 looks stupid!
Absolutly. That the lamest show I ´ve seen in my whole life...and for something like this they destroyed central plaza?????
Put the dancers back to california, please....I never seen such over-happy-clapping-zooombies (with this little "touch" in their hands like someone in the back would always saying "And teakettle-arm 2, 3, 4 and teakettle-hand 2,3,4). Fear. :roll:
im left confused, i think it will be great when its done on the stage, just , i dont know the preview could have whooped me up a bit more
Quote from: "smurfy74"im left confused, i think it will be great when its done on the stage, just , i dont know the preview could have whooped me up a bit more
That pretty much sums it up for me. Once the routines are polished up a little and we can view it live in the proper setting, I'm sure it's going to be really good.
Hmm, that looks rather rubbish, when did we go back in time to the 80's :roll: . The costumes are definately very strange combinations for a park where rain is majorly an issue with outdoor shows, white trousers :lol: . Also what exactly is not obvious, is why hundreds of people will start dancing around central plaza, and what exactly the storyline is. This turning into the year of cheap fixes to shows that were not broken. :?
I know that I would not get dancing in Central Plaza durring the show for sure, I think the dancing n stuff is much more aimed at the children than the adults lol
Quote from: "bigrossco"I know that I would not get dancing in Central Plaza durring the show for sure, I think the dancing n stuff is much more aimed at the children than the adults lol
I remember when Disney would just simply entertain, aimed at all.
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"Quote from: "bigrossco"I know that I would not get dancing in Central Plaza durring the show for sure, I think the dancing n stuff is much more aimed at the children than the adults lol
I remember when Disney would just simply entertain, aimed at all.
Some people may think that Disney have forgotten the words of the man himself...
Quote"Your dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway."
Quote"Adults are interested if you don't play down to the little 2 or 3 year olds or talk down. I don't believe in talking down to children. I don't believe in talking down to any certain segment. I like to kind of just talk in a general way to the audience. Children are always reaching."
I on the other hand... Think that we're some what over critical: and would even like to remind people of this
Quote"We are not trying to entertain the critics. I'll take my chances with the public."
If the parks get the foot traffic and the foot traffic goes away happy... I think people would class it as a Win!
Lets see what presents itself on April 4th, and pass judgement then not on the previews of extract where the entire performance isn't the polished perfection that we expect
Captain Pan, we are both on the same page. Perhaps my annoyance is somewhat misguided. Perhaps I am truly annoyed at what has happened to our OK, Take a Break, Reality Show celeb culture of ignorami.
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"Captain Pan, we are both on the same page. Perhaps my annoyance is somewhat misguided. Perhaps I am truly annoyed at what has happened to our OK, Take a Break, Reality Show celeb culture of ignorami.
You forgot Heat, the true Devil in Disguise :evil:
Well... the construction fences have come down!
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PS. Castle looks amazing!
I think the whole thing looks great, the stage is sympathetically themed, and works well!
From the later two angles it looks like the Empire has expanded...
Massive battlements keeping fantasy safe..
Great Find Kristof... Nice Update!
Its looking splendid!
This actually looks really great - I really like that they have themed the stage so it actually just looks like an "extension" of the castle. =D>
Thanks for the pics Kristof
The stage is great, Low so people doesn't have to look up and have their necks aching just like the 15th stage.
Does anyone else here wish they had used the time and money to paint the castle and restore the hub instead?
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"Does anyone else here wish they had used the time and money to paint the castle and restore the hub instead?
Oh yes - definitely! Although I think the stage does look quite good, restoring the hub would have been much better. They should've used the castle stage for this really.
Agreed. And I will admit, the stage does look quite good, and certainly better than the 15th stage, no doubt.
The castle looks fine. Maybe the hub could do with a fix up (though I cant see the hub in these pictures, maybe it was fixed along with the stage set up?) but the castles looking lovely with the gold highlights.
Nice to see it isn't too high up as well, hope that means a little more audience/character interaction during the show and better visibility(WDW's castle stage is huge, get too close and you'll miss half the show)
The new stage looks great, a lot better than the 15th one. I love how it fits in with the look of the Castle. :mrgreen:
However, I've got a feeling that the folks down at DLRP will like it a lot too, and that we'll see it for quite some time... :roll:
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"Does anyone else here wish they had used the time and money to paint the castle and restore the hub instead?
Here! Here! I can´t believe that they put this enormous thing at the middle of central plaza. Why not give simply the castle the old glory back and have a nice hub where you want to sit around and just watch the landscape.
I mean yes, the stage match the castle structure but...why destroying the landscape-ideas behind DLP by constructing such a huge concrete-like structure on a place where normaly flowers should be. Hope they will destruct it next year.
A restored hub and a restored castle would be my wish number one!
Wow really looks gd, i think its looks gd against the castle being lower. very gd just gotta see wats on it now lol :D
OMG. The stage looks fantastic in my opinion. and it's huge. I'm really pleased that after so long we have a nice looking stage. Is it as big as the 15th stage or not? :D :D
It's looking great. With a bit of weathering, the stage will fit in a treat, but too bad it looks like we lost some trees afterall. What's the harm of having some flowers instead of those lawns btw? Would set it all off wonderfully :(
I knew that the stage would suit Central Plaza. I'm glad that the original idea of making it look like the castle has come off.
I really like it, the stage looks massive compared to the 15th stage.
The stage looks fantastic, really good the only problem is I don't like the show thats going to be 'staged' on it :cry:
QuoteDoes anyone else here wish they had used the time and money to paint the castle and restore the hub instead?
Definitely!
I still don't like the idea of having a stage on Central Plaza, but that said, I'm glad it looks much better than that Tupperware thing they had for the 15th. The new stage doesn't stand out as much, and even seems to blend in with the Castle from a distance.
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PS. The bush on the balcony has returned.
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From that Angle.... The Castle and Stage look more impressive
They look better than many great double acts.
There's something about the castle now which connotes strength and Power, and I dare say from the pictures makes it look more impressive than those at other resorts
wow don't know what to say about the stage, it's a lot wider than I imagined it would be! The stone work is lovely coloured and does fit in with the castle as intended. I just don't know if I like it or not, I think I would have to see it in real life. I am so glad to see the castle restored to normal!! The 15th was great but I was there 4 times during the 2 years and I am glad it's finally over and that DLRP is moving onto a new phase!
I think apart from being very wide the new stage will be good...like everything it just takes a bit of getting used to!
Quote from: "Captain Pan"From that Angle.... The Castle and Stage look more impressive
They look better than many great double acts.
There's something about the castle now which connotes strength and Power, and I dare say from the pictures makes it look more impressive than those at other resorts
Yeah I agree with you Captain Pan, the red of the stage makes it look like red steps leading upto the castle entrance from a far. I think the more I look at the photo the more I like it! :D
The stage looks top quality. Seriously brilliant considering what we saw them build it out of. The red floor really sets it off nicely, and I love how the "satellite" stages are quite a bit lower down. It'd have been awful otherwise. But...
Quote from: "Kris"It's looking great. With a bit of weathering, the stage will fit in a treat, but too bad it looks like we lost some trees afterall. What's the harm of having some flowers instead of those lawns btw? Would set it all off wonderfully :(
Yes... I'm hoping this is yet to come. For the 15th Anniversary they did some truly spectacular gardens at Central Plaza and particularly Town Square. Add some colourful (orange, red?) flowers and some medium sized shrubs to the grass areas and it'll look great. At the moment it's slightly too barren.
Quote from: "Kristof"PS. The bush on the balcony has returned.
Double hurrah!! :D/
It's going to be so interesting seeing how they use this new stage for Halloween and Christmas. Looking at it I'd agree too that I can't believe they'd only keep it for a single year, but at the same time I'm not sure what else they could use it for unless they mastermind another slightly generic show for 2010 too.
Oh, and another edit: the castle looks SPECTACULAR and
huge! It's easy to forget how big our château is when it's being dwarfed by oversized (pretty, but oversized) character statues..
Its looks definately more expensive than the 15th stage and that was around for 2 years.
Would they ditch a more expensive stage after 1 year? I wouldn't think they would.
Quote from: "Willow"Its looks definately more expensive than the 15th stage and that was around for 2 years.
Would they ditch a more expensive stage after 1 year? I wouldn't think they would.
With how grand it looks... I'd think not... and I dare predict that it could stand around for 3 years... remaining as a centre piece for shows right to and through the 20th Anniversary.
Every time I get to look at it... I keep thinking how it transforms the castle in some way... from the Angle of the latest photo Kristof posted it looks as though behind that "wall" there is a town just like the days of Motte and Bayley Castles and the Old Square Stone Keeps of Medevil England.
Quote from: "Captain Pan"from the Angle of the latest photo Kristof posted it looks as though behind that "wall" there is a town just like the days of Motte and Bayley Castles and the Old Square Stone Keeps of Medevil England.
That´s what I don´t like. It looks like a huge medevil wall. In a very MK WDW way. Where is my castle on top of some rocks and green? Where are some flowers, some gardens and all that special DLP landscaping stuff. Why do they transform central plaza into this bare and grey MK Fantasyland structure I hate so.
Yes they´ve done their job well. It´s not a cheap looking stage...but with the not restored castle in the background, a fading tree over at adventurland and a now really ugly alice labyrinth in mind I ask myself why they spend all this money to block my view without simple using again the castle stage and restoring their assets. And for the show: This poor "I teach you how to clap!"-show from the videos doesn´t need such a big stage. Do they think masses of people want to learn clapping five time a day??? summarised this stage is bootless for me. Not much more than a big concrete structure.
The only little sign of hope for me is that they have noooo decorations at the castle (yes I loved the 15. decorations but decorations there are a birthday thing for me. One year and then you are sad that they gone again.) and that they bush is back! Horray for the bush!
I really like the new stage. it is much lower down than the first one. From the front angle i just want to climb up on it and start dancing :lol: . It looks fun with the ramps and stairs. I love it!!!!!
I'm still a little concerned about the format of the show. The music will either be way too grand and showbizzy, or a repetative dancey track with little substance. The mixture of the two just wont mix. I'm only hopeful of the bit leading up to and including Baloo [-o< Whatever happens, I'm sure it's more something for the kids
It's also crazy that I can't visualise 40 performers and a big show like this in Paris :P Just not used to it here. I am glad that they took the time to create their own soundtrack this time and of course there's the original composition for the event too. Are they planning to host this show doing the day or evening for the press launch? I'm sure added lighting and fireworks really would add a lot - but I always say that :)
Oooo look, it lights up as well :P
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Source: Mouetto on Disney Central Plaza Forums
Well I like it, it looks really smart, and may I add simple at the same time. It really does blend into being somehow part of the Castle, well at least from a lot of the angles already shown. I must admit seeing the construction fences whilst I was there in February I could see little bits of the work happening, well if you got high enough around the park. I mainly remember netting sticking up around the central part of the stage, which puzzled me as to what they were actually doing. But looking at it, whatever they were doing at the time, it was well worth it... :D/ :D/ :D/
The Castle also looks splendid at the same time.. :wink: :D
That is ..... lovely :lol:
Realy grand looking. 8)
Very cool. Love it :) So how are they lighting the show. We get a lavish new stage. Are those strange lighting stands staying or are extra things happening? Obviously planning for nighttime performances :)
Quote from: "The Butlin Boy"Oooo look, it lights up as well :P
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Source: Mouetto on Disney Central Plaza Forums
This picture just looks magical and would inspire me to visit the park during MMP without hearing whats was going on.
The castle looks great, the stage looks so regal and elegant and it lights up how great!
Come to think of it, DLRP have always had a thing for red carpets and yellow edging in front of the Castle. Most of the official Websites used it for years. :wink:
Some Examples of DLRP's use of Red and Gold>>
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Can i just ask what they were thinking with the broshure covers :shock:
The characters, all fake and they don't look atall like they would in the parks.
Quote from: "Javey74"Come to think of it, DLRP have always had a thing for red carpets and yellow edging in front of the Castle. Most of the official Websites used it for years. :wink:
The red carpet was the theme/emblem of the 15th Anniversary, that's why. I guess when they were designing the stage they just remembered it looked good.
Not too keen on the lights myself, but they're probably just to stop characters falling off.
I still hope there's some extra colour - flowers, balloons, something - yet to be added around the stage. Looking like a giant fortress in front of the Castle isn't a good thing. Let the gardeners get to work!
Quote from: "Anthony"Not too keen on the lights myself, but they're probably just to stop characters falling off.
Eeeee, sorry but I couldn't help but laugh at that remark, you see I've got a very vivid Imagination... :lol: :mrgreen:
EDIT: Sorry didn't realise it was such a big issue of late.. :shock: :o
Well Javey, I was being deadly serious. The dangers of costumed characters falling off oversized hub stages are in all the headlines in Toon Town right now. It's a big issue.
The old stage had lights around the top too. :wink:
Quote from: "Anthony"Well Javey, I was being deadly serious. The dangers of costumed characters falling off oversized hub stages are in all the headlines in Toon Town right now. It's a big issue.
The old stage had lights around the top too. :wink:
That happened years ago when we were in the WDS. We wee watching Animagique, and one of the Pink elephant fell of a ledge. Five minutes later, the dhow was stopped due to 'technical difficulties', and some of later shows were cancelled. On our next trip,there was a small metal cable/barrier were he or she fell. So if you ever see that and wonder why it's there, now you know :wink:
Quote from: "Anthony"Well Javey, I was being deadly serious. The dangers of costumed characters falling off oversized hub stages are in all the headlines in Toon Town right now. It's a big issue.
The old stage had lights around the top too. :wink:
Really that bad.. :shock: :shock:
Though thinking of the characters on the OUADP floats, they don't move around that much and they are well harnessed in. So I suppose characters moving about on a stage would certainly up the percentage of risk by at least 70%.. Mmmm, pause for thought.. :shock:
Photos send in by our moderator Flor.
The first photo was taken from "front row" at the gate. The satellite stage completely blocks the view of the main stage.
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The satellite stage on the Castle side:
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View from the Castle bridge:
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Kristof - thank Flor for the photos! It seems the stage blocks out quite a bit of stuff if you're close up. However, from the castle bridge I think it looks rather good. :)
Quote from: "Javey74"Really that bad.. :shock: :shock:
Though thinking of the characters on the OUADP floats, they don't move around that much and they are well harnessed in. So I suppose characters moving about on a stage would certainly up the percentage of risk by at least 70%.. Mmmm, pause for thought.. :shock:
Oh it's a very serious issue. I've heard of several characters falling off stages before (witnessed it once). The thought of it may seem funny, but actually it's a big problem since quite a few CM's have been known to be hurt during falls.
such a shame you cant see the full stage! but looks nice all the same :)
Not actually part of the show, but see main street:
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The new stage format is great for people to get a close-up view when lots of people simply couldn't see before. However, so much of the performance won't be seen by everyone else. No wonder the cast of 40 is needed to cover such a space. All future productions will have to match this to simply keep people happy. A bit commitment!
I love how the (castle) satelite opens up for lighting and projections. Perfect :)
Thanks for sharing them photos Kristof, and thank Flor for taking them ;) :D
Quote from: "Javey74"Really that bad.. :shock: :shock:
Though thinking of the characters on the OUADP floats, they don't move around that much and they are well harnessed in. So I suppose characters moving about on a stage would certainly up the percentage of risk by at least 70%.. Mmmm, pause for thought.. :shock:
Actually javey the characters on the OUADP aren't as safe as you'd think. Back in my trip in 2007 i witnessed a character falling off one of the floats :shock: We were at the Central Plaza area, just outside the Plaza Gardens Restaurant. The float where the accident happened was the first float (i think it's the first, the one with Mickey, Minnie and Donald), now i don't know what went wrong, maybe the safety harness was faulty or something but when donald was turning around to face the side of main street i was on he must of lost his footing or something and just tumbled down :shock: because of the crowds it's was hard to see as you can expect but poor donald definitely did hit the floor, CMs rushed over to donald immediately and the parade grounded to a halt, although the music carried on. A stretcher was then carried out over to donald, it really must of been bad :shock: but because of the crowds and with all the CMs around him i couldn't see if donald was on the stretcher or if he just limped away with the other CMs. The parade then continued without donald.
Thanks for posting the stage photos Kristof! It is a pity that the satalie stages block the view of the main stage and of a lot of the castle from close up, it seems odd that they designed it to be this way. from a far the stage looks good but up close not so good.
Thanks to MagicKenny for posting the photos of the street and the new signs/banners, they look great!! So good to see something new! :D
And we have another picture. Not the best banners they could have used in my opinion. But they do look very fresh and cool.
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Quote from: "Javey74"Really that bad.. :shock: :shock:
Though thinking of the characters on the OUADP floats, they don't move around that much and they are well harnessed in. So I suppose characters moving about on a stage would certainly up the percentage of risk by at least 70%.. Mmmm, pause for thought.. :shock:
I've never seen anyone falling during the parade, but I know it happened during Animagique once. Just as Donald is leaving the vault, and the stage is dark apart from the signpost, there was an almightly thud, followed by a muffled '*&%$' !! After a minute of darkness and a lot of shuffling, the lights came up and the old 'stopped due to technical difficulties' speech was delivered.
Whether its a parade or a dimly lit stage, the restricted view the CM's have must be extremely hazardous. It makes me wonder what health and safety training they get.
Well it seems to me that I've started off another topic here with character mis-haps just by chance, just through an off the cuff comment I made about characters falling of stages, not realising how much of a common occurence it was. :)
I must say, of the 6 times I've been there and watched loads of parades, time and time again, I've never seen any character mis-haps. In general all the parades and shows must be well co-ordinated, but oviously there will be mistakes made at times.. :wink:
In a way I actually prefer the new banners to the 15th ones. They blend in a little better. Still look bad though! :lol:
QuoteWell it seems to me that I've started off another topic here with character mis-haps just by chance, just through an off the cuff comment I made about characters falling of stages, not realising how much of a common occurence it was.
The one incident I saw was back in 2007, when we were watching the parade. On one of the parade stops the evil queen from Snow White must have lost her balance as the float came to a halt, and she went flying onto the ground. You should've heard the crowd as she went tumbling down. Her crown had even rolled several metres down Main Street (a child actually picked it up and it was never retrieved). A few of the CM's assisting the parade rushed over to her to help her up, and then as she stood up I noticed a big tear in the costume. :shock: She was also limping, but trying her hardest to keep acting - you could see it was hard for her. Seconds later a few "official" looking people rushed out and escorted her through one of the Main Street shops. But just before she got inside, believe or not, a pigeon swooped down leaving something rather nasty on her back. There was even some guy who was laughing at her.
As you can see Javey, it isn't really something to laugh about. Falling of can create very serious problems.
Painful stories! Are we still expecting the centre section of the main stage to levitate up to create a raised platform (like the concepts?). I know there's obviously the trap door that will launch at least Mickey up, but perhaps the raised platform will make this poor visibility better.
We've got to remember that although we can't see any of the main stage, people and characters will be standing at least 1.5 extra metres taller so we should see something...
Was there no preview recently? Like Stitch? :?:
Nobody standing in front of the smaller stages will be able to see the main stage. Maybe the layout makes sense for the show but much lower down small stages would have been better with a higher main stage.
Will be best to watch the show between 2 small stages so you can see the main stage at the same time.
Still think its a cool stage though.
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Just a picture of the stage used for St Patrick's Day before the fireworks to see how huge it is !
It sure does look big with quite a depth from that angle.. :wink: :D
The stage looks huge but it is a shame about the height of it. If they lowered the satellite stages just a bit. so the audience could see the action on the central stage!
This is starting to get me a bit worried :? will you still be able to stand at the gate and see the main stage?
If the view's so terrible, how did they take the picture above? Did they take a step-ladder with them or something?
I was on-park over Halloween when they were taking some press shots of the Villains Showtime. They had step ladders to get a good view for the pictures.
They even had a bit of scaffolding and wood to stand on. Totally wrecked the view for everyone looking down Main Street.
You could probably get that picture by sticking your camera in the air.
Quote from: "Kris"If the view's so terrible, how did they take the picture above? Did they take a step-ladder with them or something?
I certainly saw no step-ladders when I saw that event! :P
Quote from: "Willow"You could probably get that picture by sticking your camera in the air.
This is probably more likely.
It's true that, right up at the stage, it's hard to see the rest. But at even a short distance, say across the road around the plaza, it's fully viewable. I'd rather the people further away be able to see the satellite stages than the people right up close, in four spots, have a view of the main stage. If they had lowered the satellite stages further, it would be impossible to see them from a distance, with everyone in the way.
Quote from: "MagicKenny"Not actually part of the show, but see main street:
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Sorry but I don´t like that much. It´s a bit like "let the 15. birthday die but don´t let it die!" A simple change of some posters doesn´t make a disney event and by the way it´s time to have some SMALL not BIG AS HELL decorations cause that no resort birthday. Just a simple marketing event. How would they boost the masses after this all-year(s)-decorations for the 20. birthday? :roll:
Why not this simple decorations from DL Anaheim. It´s ok for a party event, it´s at the original main street lampposts and not at this huge ones and it´s more main street style. Again I´m not happy about MMP. :(
Well looking at everything I've seen, I'd say the best view point would be where I've put the red arrows>>
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Since at ground height, this shot of Flor's say's it all.. :roll:
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They would be the best place to stand Javey.
They wouldn't be very good if anyone was filming/photographing the show whilst the spotlights are on. The lights shine exactly towards the red arrows.
Also some trees can get in the way.
Quote from: "Willow"They would be the best place to stand Javey.
They wouldn't be very good if anyone was filming/photographing the show whilst the spotlights are on. The lights shine exactly towards the red arrows.
Also some trees can get in the way.
You have a point there Willow, maybe Disney have done it for that very reason, but maybe not.. :roll:
Javie Said: You have a point there Willow, maybe Disney have done it for that very reason, but maybe not.. :roll
Are you suggesting that Disney would purposely put the lights there so you could'nt film it from that angle and then raise the stage to a ridiculous level so that you can't film it from in front. No way. Could this be some random part of a secret plan of Disney's
Well it is possible, especially where Disney Management is concerned, they always do things for reasons, but often not reasons that the public get to know about.. :wink: :D
ooo dear, the first soft openings have been cancelled...due to the show directors deeming it as "not ready and untidy".
from what iv seen, i was dissapointed, there really isnt a storyline (and im a sucker for shows with cute storys) minimal character playback, far too much dancing and when i saw the characters dance it looked a little awkward. the music is very chopping and badly edited too. however,the bright side is, its gonna be a massive spectacle, lots of colour lots of special effects, the dancing is lovely, but its hardly a character show, and it all seems very random. i think kids will like watching it, but at the moment i prefer the stitch show in discoveryland.
honestly i prefer candelabration and miss it dearly!
will post more info once iv seen the finished production. im crossing my fingers and hoping for the best!
I think i may put off a Christmas trip as MMP is really beginning to depress me.
I'll be interseted to see how it's pulled of. But honestly i hope it's not another Tokyo disneyland style dance show where before hand they teach the audience dance moves. They just make no sense and are only enjoyed by the people who dance.
Dlrp could have done a lovely spectacle featuring Mickey and all his friends with great music, however they didn't!
So we'll just have to wait and see what it's like. :?
I'm really curious to see how the show is performed. I'm actually pleasantly surprised with how the stage looks, after seeing the horrible concept art!
Quote from: "zanderstarz"ooo dear, the first soft openings have been cancelled...due to the show directors deeming it as "not ready and untidy".
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at the moment i prefer the stitch show in discoveryland.
Dear oh dear! But I still have a little hope. Remember DOUADP was all bare on 30th March 2007, then the next day magically had all its props and a thick coating of glitter over every float. They can pull things off amazingly fast when they want to.
The "teaching dance moves" concept seems to clash a lot with Dance Time though, it's almost as if the directors of the two shows didn't tell each other what they were doing.
They should have done a huge Pass the Parcel around Central Plaza... or Musical Chairs with the characters... :lol:
Quote from: "Anthony"The "teaching dance moves" concept seems to clash a lot with Dance Time though, it's almost as if the directors of the two shows didn't tell each other what they were doing.
They should have done a huge Pass the Parcel around Central Plaza... or Musical Chairs with the characters... :lol:
Musical Chairs sounds good... and better than most of the tat on display!
But then it would only be good if it Would be Mickey and me for the Win!
Captain Pan said:
Musical Chairs sounds good... and better than most of the tat on display!
But then it would only be good if it Would be Mickey and me for the Win!
:lol: :lol: ha ha ha.
Very funny pan
But i agree with luke85 i to was very impressed with the finnished stage!
I'm really hoping that opening number will be something special. Performed properly, it could be sensational - and save the rest of the show :P
Quote from: "Kris"I'm really hoping that opening number will be something special. Performed properly, it could be sensational - and save the rest of the show :P
the opening number is a big dance routien with ribbons, very effective, its my favorite part.
I can't wait to see all the videos as i definatly won't be visiting Dlrp this year :( :cry: :-({|=
We've seen what Minnie's party train is like as with Dance time and Stars n cars so now we all want to see this final piece of enteratinment. So i look forward to being able to compare all the entertainment :)
Same, Sadly I won't be visiting Dlrp this year :(
So videos are my only source of magic.
The castle has been decorated now.
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don't like it :cry:
Why, oh why, oh why are Disney doing this!!!!!!???????? :shock: :evil: not happy
Oh my god, it looks so terrible. Why are they doing this? The castle is so beautiful without any decorations, although I liked the 15th birthday decoration. But this looks really awful. At least the Mickey shaped decorations for the castle spires are cut!!
Hey, i think Dlrp are really trying to emphiasise the whole MMP thing and the deorations does'nt look all that bad and it could be worse.
well i think its ok, if youve never been before then you wouldnt know any different. I can agree with davewasbaloo though, the chateau in its pure form as the imagineers designed it is great, but if you dont try things i suppose you wouldnt know what the guest feedback would be. For Disney fans aaaaarrrrgghhh, for your regular guest - hmmmmm nice. I always try to look on the bright side and that is the streamers havent appeared ( yet )
Let's continue the Mickey statue discussion in the main MMP topic, and keep this one only for the show on Central Plaza Stage. :wink:
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Seems the show took place today, so can expect pictures and/or videos later :S I'm nervous
Don't be nervous! :P
I'm sure it was wonderful :lol:
I hope
Spoke too soon. The costumes all look great appart from what appears to be male and female hosts. Why that shade? It goes with nothing!
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Full slideshow here: http://74.125.79.132/translate_c?hl=en& ... TPKUI_R9KA (http://74.125.79.132/translate_c?hl=en&sl=fr&tl=en&u=http://www.dlrptimes.com/article-29471443.html&usg=ALkJrhg3KT-D-wkzU7ZZhgtFTPKUI_R9KA)
So they filmed it today in the bad weather, with that stupid stupid projection screen as a background. Great. It's not even finished. It does seem to have lights around the edges though. Could make it look more special I guess :P
A bit of Adobe After FX will get rid of the grey sky.
The stage looks huge still even with it full of performers.
:shock: I really don't like pictures, I'm waiting for a video to direct my judgement but I do agree that I wish Mickey was the host. And the hosts costumes really do not fit in :lol:
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Totally STUPID!
That's why they build tha thuge stage on the hub?
The stage look so empty what was the point? The costumes are really ugly (bright colors and are they wearing sportswears????) and there is no storyline to it apart from "LEt's partayyyyy!". Dumb!
And that Mickey costume is a joke: I could do better by sticking two christmas lights on a white suit!
They don't look too bad either is the stage props, Love the big Mickey Mouse behind the dancers.
The costume looks quite subtle during the day I think. It's actually not as horrific as I once thought it would be. The big fashion crime here are the limey yellow and green coloured tracksuits that the hosts wear. What are they designed to match with? The orange and white is really refreshing although on a red stage... could look slightly odd at times.
So the stage lift in the middle is actually 3? The 'big' one (which is actually far smaller than I had imagined) and the two 'smaller' ones either side? Interesting idea. I'd seen it as more of the centre of the stage that can rise for a finale etc. Doesn't the smoke effect look good? Love it!
Quote from: "Kris"So the stage lift in the middle is actually 3?
No there are only 2 lifts, one small one for Mickey and one big one for the other characters. I think you're looking at the dance podiums, thats different. :)
Is that slideshow the only way to see those photos? Bit hard to judge so far. It'd certainly benefit from a sunny day.
For such a character-focused year, there sure is a huge lack of characters in this show. Why would Mickey invite all these badly dressed randoms to his party? The dancers shouldn't be crowding up the stage next to the characters. Their orange costumes also seem to make Pluto and Tigger disappear.
I want to like it, but it just looks so... bland! I bet all those costumes have "(C) Jay Rasulo" sewed into them.
Okay, my first impression is that i'll have to see a video to make a first impression.
the costumes look new and fresh and stand out against the drak gloomy sky of Dlrp.
The lift looks cool and can't wait to see Mickey appear there.
I don't think it's going to be as bad as we thought it would! :lol:
But why film it with the uncompleted screen, which does'nt look to bad!
Is anyone having any joy with opening this file? I can't download the video of it :S
http://dl.free.fr/hQdGXZXbb (http://dl.free.fr/hQdGXZXbb)
Quote from: "Kris"Is anyone having any joy with opening this file? I can't download the video of it :S
http://dl.free.fr/hQdGXZXbb (http://dl.free.fr/hQdGXZXbb)
It's doing something here. Did you right-click "Télécharger ce fichier"?
Quote from: "Anthony"Quote from: "Kris"Is anyone having any joy with opening this file? I can't download the video of it :S
http://dl.free.fr/hQdGXZXbb (http://dl.free.fr/hQdGXZXbb)
It's doing something here. Did you right-click "Télécharger ce fichier"?
I have downloaded the file yesterday, though cannot get it to open, how annoying, I want to be able to insult this show :lol: .
Was doing my Dwarf impression again - this time it was DOPEY! Was left-clicking as normal and expecting it to open it's own download window lol. Didn't even occur to me. Hmmm.
My heart's beating. I'm ridicliously tense...
The file cannot be recognised :x
I've updated the article of DLRP Times this morning to see the pictures normally, the slide show was just to post quicker yesterday :wink:
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wow, I finaly got the file downloaded after 4,5 hours (fell asleep just 3 hours ago... seriously!)...
I can watch the file in Windows Media Player, but the sound sounds awefull.
The dancing within this show surely looks insane at some points! the speed of this choreography seems to be tough to dance.
and wow, haha Peter Pan actualy does fly :lol:
I only do not understand why mickey does the show in french... the voice is too pitchy(?) I think. I think they have the same problem with this show as they have with Stitch and his dances, the audience don't join the cast members in dancing exept of some random people.
Overall, I think they've done quite a good job, but I'm not that exited as I was with the Candleabration.
(ps. wow, this was some great english writing for me in the late hours [-o< [-o< [-o< haha)
Pretty underwhelmed by the video, it has to be said. The music I got myself all excited about for the intro to the show – well, it doesn't come across well. The sound is poor so maybe that makes it worse, but on stage it's just a bit of a muddle although the Mickey appearance seems to go down well. Thought he'd appear more central than at the 'front' of the stage though. Surprised there.
The streamer dance routine, nice and I like how characters are introduced. The only trouble with the satellite stages is that when they're not being used, the main stage performance seems SO far away. When they are being used, there's only 2 or 3 performers on there. Not a great spectacle if that's all you see.
The later music sounded better on this video that I'd heard before. Again, maybe just the frequencies. Found it very hard to hear the dialogue from the hosts (probably a good thing. Hope their languages are good) but have they also added cheers and sounds from the other dancers too? It seemed so.
There's nothing worse than watching performers (in Disney of all places) trying to get a crowd going and failing. That makes the show seem even worse. From what I could tell, they were really really trying, but I didn't see much movement on the ground. It's a shame but something we predicted. Maybe on a nice sunny day people will be more inclined too.
That crane camera on the other hand must've got some good footage. Curious just to see how that came out if nothing else :P
Hello,
I have read that there is a special event tomorrow in Disneyland Paris.
Does anybody know if this is a public event or a closed press event?
If there is nothing to see, I do not have to driving 450kms for nothing tomorrow.
Ogan
Quote from: "OS73"Hello,
I have read that there is a special event tomorrow in Disneyland Paris.
Does anybody know if this is a public event or a closed press event?
If there is nothing to see, I do not have to driving 450kms for nothing tomorrow.
Ogan
There is a special event tomorrow night wish is a press launch for MMP
Dont know if there is anything on special during the day
Thanks for your reply.
I was hoping it was like the press event of Narnia last year. That was open and for everyone to see.
Ogan
Kristof mentioned the other day that the park will be closed to guests at 8:00, so they won't be able to see the actual launch.
During the day there will be lots of TV crews around probably, maybe filming Minnie's Party Train and the other shows.
Quote from: "Willow"Kristof mentioned the other day that the park will be closed to guests at 8:00, so they won't be able to see the actual launch.
During the day there will be lots of TV crews around probably, maybe filming Minnie's Party Train and the other shows.
From 8pm tomorrow its a VIP/Press/Wristband only evening. There are loads of camera crews setting up tonight, its scary! There will also be new characters added to the MMP show, just for the event. Also, High School and Stitch and possibly Stars N Cars will be on and around central Plaza just for the press. Playhouse characters are doing meet and greets too, but i think thats in the Studios. Just like the press event for Candelabration, tomorrow will be a completely different show.
Quote from: "zanderstarz"Quote from: "Willow"Kristof mentioned the other day that the park will be closed to guests at 8:00, so they won't be able to see the actual launch.
During the day there will be lots of TV crews around probably, maybe filming Minnie's Party Train and the other shows.
From 8pm tomorrow its a VIP/Press/Wristband only evening. There are loads of camera crews setting up tonight, its scary! There will also be new characters added to the MMP show, just for the event. Also, High School and Stitch and possibly Stars N Cars will be on and around central Plaza just for the press. Playhouse characters are doing meet and greets too, but i think thats in the Studios. Just like the press event for Candelabration, tomorrow will be a completely different show.
Wow so a lots going on tommorrow night. shame about it going to be a press only event!Stars n cars is going to be in the disney park and there are meet n greets with playhouse disney, are they just for the press event. Plus it's ennoying when they do something spectactular for the press and then cut it down for the public :( . Adding new characters and then taking them away, it defies sense.
It's like the 15th launch remember they added Lumiere in candelabration!
Its interesting, on which country they have the main focus.
You will hardly find german press-members tonight. As they cut the
cooperaration with german journalists and media companys more and more!
Perhaps the Mickey's Magical Party events aren't so bad. I'm glad we don't have this trundling through the park:
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Although the reason I post this here is because California seems to have a massively better idea of how to do casual/modern style costumes for dancers. Paris immediately jumps to an embarrassing retro-camp style, but this kind of chic-camp - colourful shirt, sleeveless jumper with sequins and a loose tie - is much better, maybe more Parisian...
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Oooh, snazzy costumes 8)
Yes, it sadly seems the Disney we all fell in love with is either sleeping or dying. When you look at the entertainment on offer at DL, WDW, DLP OR TDL, they have very much lost their way.
I think Disney is just trying to keep up to date, and be "cool". But they need to wake up and realise that that is not what it is all about. Disneyland should be timeless and should be completely immune to the outside world, which means no 'Miley Cyrus' being blasted throughout the park while Mickey in shorts and Minnie in a cheerleaders outfit dance. Not atall what Walt immagined.
QuoteOooh, snazzy costumes 8)
... and cute dancers :mrgreen:
Quote from: "Anthony"Although the reason I post this here is because California seems to have a massively better idea of how to do casual/modern style costumes for dancers. Paris immediately jumps to an embarrassing retro-camp style, but this kind of chic-camp - colourful shirt, sleeveless jumper with sequins and a loose tie - is much better, maybe more Parisian...
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That's my look for Teaching... Someone's nicked my look!... Although I do the tie up properly. You've got to look the part in my profession... Wonder where they got that particular sweater vest from and where I can get some more short of having Wendybird1 knit it for me!
:lol: You would totally be my fave teacher Pan if you turned up to class dressed like that.
Quote from: "15MagicalYears"I think Disney is just trying to keep up to date, and be "cool". But they need to wake up and realise that that is not what it is all about. Disneyland should be timeless and should be completely immune to the outside world, which means no 'Miley Cyrus' being blasted throughout the park while Mickey in shorts and Minnie in a cheerleaders outfit dance. Not atall what Walt immagined.
Considering that Walt's Mouseketeers from the Mickey Mouse Club and especially Annette Funicello (the 1950's Miley Cyrus, if you will...) were very present at Disneyland in its first few years, I would tend to disagree with the statement above...
Quote from: "Captain Pan"Quote from: "Anthony"Although the reason I post this here is because California seems to have a massively better idea of how to do casual/modern style costumes for dancers. Paris immediately jumps to an embarrassing retro-camp style, but this kind of chic-camp - colourful shirt, sleeveless jumper with sequins and a loose tie - is much better, maybe more Parisian...
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That's my look for Teaching... Someone's nicked my look!... Although I do the tie up properly. You've got to look the part in my profession... Wonder where they got that particular sweater vest from and where I can get some more short of having Wendybird1 knit it for me!
What an awful costume! Looks like something made in a GCSE textile class!
I don't think the Mickey's Magical Party theme would have been launched without it being thoroughly tested. I just think we're more critical because we're fans on an entirely different level than the core target group which is families with children. To them this theme is probably awsome and festive and so are the costumes etc.
Quote from: "MizzRabbit"I don't think the Mickey's Magical Party theme would have been launched without it being thoroughly tested. I just think we're more critical because we're fans on an entirely different level than the core target group which is families with children. To them this theme is probably awsome and festive and so are the costumes etc.
This comment is spot on in my opinion, I really think it sums up the reasoning behind many of DLRP's ideas in a nutshell. We are few against millions at the end of the day.. :roll:
Quote from: "Javey74"Quote from: "MizzRabbit"I don't think the Mickey's Magical Party theme would have been launched without it being thoroughly tested. I just think we're more critical because we're fans on an entirely different level than the core target group which is families with children. To them this theme is probably awsome and festive and so are the costumes etc.
This comment is spot on in my opinion, I really think it sums up the reasoning behind many of DLRP's ideas in a nutshell. We are few against millions at the end of the day.. :roll:
=D> =D> =D> well said! Sad but true!
So we DID get flowers after all :)
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Quote from: "MizzRabbit"I don't think the Mickey's Magical Party theme would have been launched without it being thoroughly tested. I just think we're more critical because we're fans on an entirely different level than the core target group which is families with children.
No that's not true. There has been a marketing research at the end of 2007 in which people all over Europe were
phoned and 5 themes were explained. MMP "won" by 30% of the votes. Small detail, the concept that was proposed for MMP back then had 5 different shows in each land, with Dance Time with Mickey and Friends being a grand Disney show in front of the Castle with fireworks, more characters and puppeteers.
Quote from: "Kristof"Quote from: "MizzRabbit"I don't think the Mickey's Magical Party theme would have been launched without it being thoroughly tested. I just think we're more critical because we're fans on an entirely different level than the core target group which is families with children.
No that's not true. There has been a marketing research at the end of 2007 in which people all over Europe were phoned and 5 themes were explained. MMP "won" by 30% of the votes. Small detail, the concept that was proposed for MMP back then had 5 different shows in each land, with Dance Time with Mickey and Friends being a grand Disney show in front of the Castle with fireworks, more characters and puppeteers.
Well, I still think we're more critical. We analyze the themes, shows, parades etc. on a much more detailed level than standard park goers. According to my project research people don't really care about the theme and shows as much as for instance the price offers that go with it. Maybe it depends on what part of Europe you're in, but in Scandinavia it seems it's the family experience, meeting the characters, as well as getting a good deal on the price that matters. Well, just my opinion.
Quote from: "Kris"So we DID get flowers after all :)
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Great photo and we did get flowers, and are those really cool lighting towers staying up. i kinda like them!
Great to see the flowers return! I must admit - with the stage, the bushes, the flowers; Central Plaza does actually look *okay*. :lol: Obviously all the lighting rigs and giant Mickey things (etc.) are a load of poo though!
I don't understand why DLRP ask their target audience what they want to see at the resort. I mean, what do the general public know about theme parks? :roll: They don't care - they just want to have a good family holiday. Disney should be creating what they want to create in their parks. You didn't see Walt going round asking people what should go in the original Disneyland - he put his own ideas into his park. And it was those ideas that made Disneyland so great. That's what the Disney of today should be doing; dreaming up their own amazing things and making them reality.
Just asking what the public would want is stupid because they don't want much really. Disney should be giving people MORE than they expect! :mrgreen:
Quote from: "RnRCj"I don't understand why DLRP ask their target audience what they want to see at the resort
- it's called Market Research. DLRP are having to compete with a global holiday and leisure industry, just look how many people are prepared to go from the UK & Ireland to WDW, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, etc.
Quote from: "RnRCj"That's what the Disney of today should be doing; dreaming up their own amazing things and making them reality
They did (sort of, though we're not sure just how amazing they were),
Quote from: "Kristof"people all over Europe were phoned and 5 themes were explained. MMP "won" by 30% of the votes.
Quote from: "RnRCj"Disney should be creating what they want to create in their parks.
We mightn't like it, but DLRP is a "for profit" organisation with shareholders, the majority of who expect a pay back on their investment, so they have to give their customers what they want.
Quote from: "Kristof"Small detail, the concept that was proposed for MMP back then had 5 different shows in each land, with Dance Time with Mickey and Friends being a grand Disney show in front of the Castle with fireworks, more characters and puppeteers.
It was a huge mistake to axe the other ideas, however dubious they were. They should definitely, definitely have included Once Upon a Time with Sleeping Beauty and Step in Time with Mary Poppins as MMP events...
Quote from: "Magicalmouse125"Great photo and we did get flowers, and are those really cool lighting towers staying up. i kinda like them!
The towers seemed to be down by Sunday (looking at photos). I thought they were alright too. If the show is to be performed at night, we really go need some serious lighting. The stuff for Bougillumination was pretty basic by anyone's standards!
Based on the launch party this show is going to be very boring without the lights and projections and even the giant Mickey head. (I've been very positive about MMP party so far)
Quote from: "Anthony"Quote from: "Kristof"Small detail, the concept that was proposed for MMP back then had 5 different shows in each land, with Dance Time with Mickey and Friends being a grand Disney show in front of the Castle with fireworks, more characters and puppeteers.
It was a huge mistake to axe the other ideas, however dubious they were. They should definitely, definitely have included Once Upon a Time with Sleeping Beauty and Step in Time with Mary Poppins as MMP events...
Sorry for the stupid question... but Once Upon a Time with Sleeping Beauty and Step in Time with Mary Poppins are gone now? :(
Went for the first time in Feb and saw both of them... they were great... would love to see them again when we go back in Oct... but guess not... REALLY glad we saw them in Feb now
Will this be on for a year or will it be made longer to 2 years ?
BTW , It looks soooo coool.
it definitely won't stay on for two years! :wink: just one...
and having seen the show, I admit that the lighting & special effects on premiere evening were very cool, but I wouldn't say the show is boring as it is during the day... though Mickey's costume wasn't working on sunday :roll: they should fix that :lol:
all by all it's an entertaining show and EPC has done a great job but the interaction with the audience just does not work in DLRP...
Quote from: "15yearsofMagic2008"Will this be on for a year or will it be made longer to 2 years ?
BTW , It looks soooo coool.
Pretty sure this ones a temp celebration: as its not a big a deal as 15th anniversary and it seems to be a pattern that Disney will go with one big celebration followed by another smaller one.
This one is one of the bigger efforts in terms of cheaper celebrations though and thats how I'm seeing it. At least theres more effort going into this celebration than the american parks. The only shame is that the "get in on your birthday free" deal isnt extended to the other parks outside the US.
I mean at least they try to update stuff: the WDW Magic Kingdom has had the same parade for about 5 years now! I'll take Minnies party train or Celebrate! over seeing that parade again if that's what it takes
Quote from: "jennytablina"Quote from: "15yearsofMagic2008"I mean at least they try to update stuff: the WDW Magic Kingdom has had the same parade for about 5 years now! I'll take Minnies party train or Celebrate! over seeing that parade again if that's what it takes
Try 9, the only difference is they took the snow globe bit off 5 years ago.
And, DLP had effectively the same parade for 15 years (with the odd new unit or music - but essentially the same). Though they did try to change it up with the Imaginations Parade and some mini parades, but they never lasted long.
The Minnie train has been in use for 17 years in some way (parade, toon circus, 15th and now MMP)
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"And, DLP had effectively the same parade for 15 years (with the odd new unit or music - but essentially the same). Though they did try to change it up with the Imaginations Parade and some mini parades, but they never lasted long.
The Minnie train has been in use for 17 years in some way (parade, toon circus, 15th and now MMP)
True, but at least the Wonderful World of Classic Disney Princesses Parade had good floats during its entire run. The Share a Dream Come True Parade sans snow globes looked ridiculous. And what about that blue "crystal castle" float they've been using since 1927?
And ooh, flowers. That's been a while.
It's funny though. I think it's great to have a refresh of the parade floats every 3-5 years, but I would love to still have the MSEP even though I have been enjoying it in some form for 34 years.
And yet it is ironic that Disneyland, the park in California that I hold aloft often as a halmark of quality has gotten it soooooo wrong this year - the new Celebrate event and the toons in IASW! :roll: :evil:
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"And yet it is ironic that Disneyland, the park in California that I hold aloft often as a halmark of quality has gotten it soooooo wrong this year - the new Celebrate event and the toons in IASW! :roll: :evil:
I find this strange too, usually the other Disney resorts are trying to emulate Disneyland, whether it's attractions, entertainment or parades. This year they seem to have hit a bit of a low with regards to guest satisfaction. I doubt it'll affect their attendance however as I'm sure that Disneyland has a constant guest flow all year round.
I really hope DLRP continues to keep its attendance up this year [-o<
The opening number is awesome, with the ribbons and all!
Very impressive Dlrp. ;)
Quoteso they have to give their customers what they want.
But that does not explain why people don't stick around for the shows, don't dance along, don't sing along and even don't do the wave, which isn't the hardest thing to do...
One of the problem with MMP is that the creators of the shows clearly did not learn their lesson from DLRP's entertainment past. It has been proved in previous shows that it's really hard for the entertainers in our shows to motivate people to dance, most of the times even clap along with a certain choreography.
QuoteThe opening number is awesome, with the ribbons and all!
Very impressive Dlrp. ;)
I agree on that, that instrumental tune of "It's Mickey's Magical Party Time" is really cool.
just a little update....
the ugly cheap looking statue has gone for good, it was only used for the press event.
as you probably know, the projection screen and lights have all gone too.
also...mickeys costume (the one that lights up) has departed, as it was only in use for the press event. the new costume is silver sequins.
Quoteso they have to give their customers what they want.
Quote from: "Kristof"But that does not explain why people don't stick around for the shows, don't dance along, don't sing along and even don't do the wave, which isn't the hardest thing to do...
Market research will only tell you what the interviewee is thinking at that point in time and it won't tell you how they'll react when something becomes a reality. In my opinion, language, climate and cultural differences (not necessarily in that order) can explain that.
Like it or not, MMP (and all that goes with it including
It's Party Time... with Mickey and Friends) is a commercially led business decision because the real issue is that DLRP are really going to struggle to balance income with expenditure over the next couple of years. I know that the parks have been busier than ever over the last couple of years but they've been discounting heavily in order to entice people along (kids stay and play free, 40% OFF, extra day and night free, discounts on annual passes, etc.) in what is a very competitive market. They therefore needed a new, cost effective, theme to get people to return to the park so that they could create and sell a new range of merchandise.
I don't think the show is that bad so by those recent posts is that big Mickey Head next to the castle is no more?
Please say yes!
Yes, the big Mickey head is gone. It was a projection screen for the press event.
And I'm glad the light up suit Mickey has is gone, it was hideous! But silver sequins isn't enough. I really want it to be colourful.
Has anyone else been dissapointed by the mass amount of smoke for Mickey :roll: . It's too much like stitch is landing. I was imagining it to be a lil' bit of Smoke and lots of streamers and confetti. Plus, with such a dull suit, Mickey just fades into the smoke. It isn't a great appearance.
There is a lot of smoke to hide Mickey appearing from the lift. He's meant to magically appear, not slowly appear from the floor. I think it works well.
So, the cool spider revoving lights are gone, the press towers are gone, the screen is gone as is Mickey's costume oh and wait so is the hideous oval decoration, any news on wheter the curly wurly mickey statues are going. Why spend all that money on just a press event for a not so important event!
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"And yet it is ironic that Disneyland, the park in California that I hold aloft often as a halmark of quality has gotten it soooooo wrong this year - the new Celebrate event and the toons in IASW! :roll: :evil:
Wish people wouldn't laud Disneyland as the Disney park that does no wrong because it was the only one Walt saw much of in his lifetime
I know Disneyland is known for having a great atmosphere but its got as many pros and cons as the other parks and Walt wasn't just some selfless guy who never used Disneyland for extra revenues ever. There was plenty sponsorship from the getgo and they were not above advertising their own products too: though at the time of DL's opening the big thing was the live action westerns and such on the Disneyland TV show. I'm pretty sure toons wouldn't of been something Disney hated to see in the parks (he may of reconsidered how meet and greets should of been done but yeah)
Also a shame all the decorative bits are being taken down: the projections looked nice (and I kind of liked the suit :-" )
I know Mickey appears magicly but all I'm saying is some streamers and confetti would be more magical, would make it look like a magical appearance rather than a space landing :lol:
Quote from: "zanderstarz"just a little update....
the ugly cheap looking statue has gone for good, it was only used for the press event.
as you probably know, the projection screen and lights have all gone too.
also...mickeys costume (the one that lights up) has departed, as it was only in use for the press event. the new costume is silver sequins.
That's a hell of a lot of money to blow on a press event :roll:
Thanks for the confirmation Zanderstarz :)
Quote from: "15MagicalYears"I know Mickey appears magicly but all I'm saying is some streamers and confetti would be more magical, would make it look like a magical appearance rather than a space landing :lol:
ummm have you seen the number of streamers they use in this show...actually...in this company?? how many more do you want! plus, they're terrible for the environment too.
although i agree...visually, they're very pretty and it would look more magical.
I still don't understand why they don't use streamers made of recycled paper?!!! It's also a silly sight to see a whole bunch of tech's get on the stage and fill every hole with new streamers...
Quote from: "Magicalmouse125"Why spend all that money on just a press event for a not so important event!
Not so important for who or what? If you mean for the Park, then its vitally important because its all that fancy press footage that the public will see and more importantly their pestering kids will see and they'll say "That looks cool, can we go there mom/dad". And when they get there and there are no spinning lights and Mickey's suit doesn't light up are the kids going to be disappointed - NO, because those shows are only one of many attractions and their overriding experience will be a happy one.
If on the other hand you mean not so important for the relatively small number (small by comparison with the total number of visitors required to fund the ongoing operations of the park) of DLRP fans who have a romantic idea of how the park used to be or how Walt wanted it to be then I'm sorry, but a business with approximately US$2 billion in debt (that's not a typo, I did mean billion) won't have those people high up its list of ultimate priorities.
Don't get me wrong, I'm a hugh DLRP fan. I'm also a realist and for the forseeable future, DLRP needs to get hugh numbers of people through it's gates and they'll do what they have to do to make it happen.
On a side note, has anyone actually seen press footage in the public domain?
I can't remember seeing any footage of the 15th event and only very little footage of the TOT event.
For you Willow:
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It covers the essential elements of the evevent I guess. They really did put on a professional show this time around!
Nice video!! Looks like a good launch!
Thanks for posting it!
I like the music but the french Mickey sounds like he's on Helium. Still, good press event.
Oh and when i said not-so-important event i meant really i don't really understand why they chose now, straight after a 2 year celebration for their 15th. Can someone explain why?????
Does Mickey speak english at all during this show? :|
Quote from: "15MagicalYears"Does Mickey speak english at all during this show? :|
No, all MMP shows use the French voice.
Quote from: "Kristof"Quote from: "15MagicalYears"Does Mickey speak english at all during this show? :|
No, all MMP shows use the French voice.
:? :? :? :?
why?
Does anyone know the rough percentage of tourist from other countries.
I would have thought that it is a majority of british families. Or is it french. Even when Mickey speaks english it sounds french as does Minnie's party train!
Quote from: "Magicalmouse125"Quote from: "Kristof"Quote from: "15MagicalYears"Does Mickey speak english at all during this show? :|
No, all MMP shows use the French voice.
:? :? :? :?
why?
Does anyone know the rough percentage of tourist from other countries.
I would have thought that it is a majority of british families. Or is it french. Even when Mickey speaks english it sounds french as does Minnie's party train!
Actually, the majority of guests are French. In the Annual Review for 2008, they had the attendance figures by country, the UK was 16% (France 43%, Belgium & Lux 6%, Spain 12%)
Quote from: "Magicalmouse125"Quote from: "Kristof"Quote from: "15MagicalYears"Does Mickey speak english at all during this show? :|
No, all MMP shows use the French voice.
:? :? :? :?
why?
Does anyone know the rough percentage of tourist from other countries.
I would have thought that it is a majority of british families. Or is it french. Even when Mickey speaks english it sounds french as does Minnie's party train!
Actually, the majority of guests are French. In the Annual Review for 2008, they had the attendance figures by country, the UK was 16% (France 43%, Belgium & Lux 6%, Spain 12%)[/quote]
Ooops sorry...................We live and Learn! :)
Thanks for the info.
Quote from: "Magicalmouse125"Ooops sorry...................We live and Learn! :)
Thanks for the info.
My pleasure :)
Still, I would prefer Mickey to speak in English... He sounds very strange in French! Plus he is American, after all... I would prefer to have Mickey speaking in English, and the CM speaking in French (instead of English with a strong French accent)
I wonder how many people will dance along...
Quote from: "Magicalmouse125"Oh and when i said not-so-important event i meant really i don't really understand why they chose now, straight after a 2 year celebration for their 15th. Can someone explain why?????
Because all the disney parks are celebrating right now. mainly because its in honour of Mickey turning 80. DLRP is keeping up to speed and staying consistant with its sister parks.
Quote from: "Magicalmouse125"I like the music but the french Mickey sounds like he's on Helium. Still, good press event.
Oh and when i said not-so-important event i meant really i don't really understand why they chose now, straight after a 2 year celebration for their 15th. Can someone explain why?????
Because the WDW boneheads pull a lot of the strings at DLP and Jay Rasulo does not have a clue as to why people are park fans. So we get events for non important things and they miss out the important ones.
I really wish that this year they added a few extra bits of enteratinment and kept it as a normal year so that we could see the park normal for once with no castle decoration and no banners all down mainstreet.
However saying that i do like some (that is some) of the entertainment DLRP have come up with this year and i LOVE the New stages it is so cool!!!!!
Quote from: "never2old"Still, I would prefer Mickey to speak in English... He sounds very strange in French! Plus he is American, after all... I would prefer to have Mickey speaking in English, and the CM speaking in French (instead of English with a strong French accent)
Agreed. And if there are likely to be more French speakers in the audience, it actually makes me sense to have the live host concentrate on that language, with Mickey just filling in the bits between in English. Baloo's voice on the other hand sounds spot-on.
The beginning and end of the show are actually really good, the choreography and size of the dance cast is pretty special for DLRP, but the middle part doesn't seem to know what it's doing - whether it's a Stitch dance-along thing or a plain show.
The music is
brilliant though, especially that instrumental opening. CD release, Vasile?
The instrumental has been released, it was posted a few weeks ago.
CD has both the original, the remix and the instrumental.
I was listening to the instrumental just now, its really nice.
Quote from: "Willow"The instrumental has been released, it was posted a few weeks ago.
CD has both the original, the remix and the instrumental.
I was listening to the instrumental just now, its really nice.
Is it the same instrumental used in the show, with the great strings bit, when Mickey appears also can anyone tell me where i can find this CD! Please i [strike:3p9is5nj]would like[/strike:3p9is5nj] Need it! :lol:
Na, that's just for the It's Party Time show soundtrack.. although if you need it...?
It's the true instrumental of the original track - like they used on the website.
The ribbons give such a great atmosphere... appearing from nowhere. Now I know what the holes along the edge of the stage are for! Fantastic routine and gets you going with the Disney vibe. Lots of the show lacks on that front
I just got the new timesheet for dlrp for next week.
They are doing the Party time show with Mickey and friends five times a day.
I thought it was going to be like the Candleabration. A show at the end of the day. I always liked that a day full of magic was closed with one final show. (one last goodbye)
I'm wondering if they are going to do this five times a day for the whole year now?
5 times a day, i agree it would have been better if it was like the finally to the day.
I think that that is exactly what they've done with stars n cars at the stuidos.
Quote from: "Magicalmouse125"5 times a day, i agree it would have been better if it was like the finally to the day.
I think that that is exactly what they've done with stars n cars at the stuidos.
Totally agree, 5 times a day seems like they might over-do it a bit?
I was thining the same. They took this big show at central plaza to have the biggest chance to "handle the people". And then the start it 5 times a day. Who should watch this show that often?
well i do have one reason for them doing 5 shows a day...the dancers on the show (as well as the discoveryland stitch show) are externally employed and you cant just employ dancers to do just one show a day...what would they do for the rest of the day??
So the dancers in DLRP are not DLRP dancers? :?
Quote from: "zanderstarz"well i do have one reason for them doing 5 shows a day...the dancers on the show (as well as the discoveryland stitch show) are externally employed and you cant just employ dancers to do just one show a day...what would they do for the rest of the day??
Don't DLRP employ dancers? If not Why?
Quote from: "zanderstarz"well i do have one reason for them doing 5 shows a day...the dancers on the show (as well as the discoveryland stitch show) are externally employed...
I always thought that the dancers were employed by DLRP :?
does any one know the reasons behind why they aren't?
To be honest fair point (about the 5 shows a day) but a lot of shows I have seen (not nessercarily at DLRP) only have 1 show a day and that doesn't cause a problem.
Quote from: "zanderstarz"what would they do for the rest of the day??
extra rehearsal, different duties (e.g. parade help), perhaps getting some shopping done :lol: ?
In all honesty I do think that DLRP are risking having 5 shows a day in central plaza however it is likely to draw a crowd for every performance think about Mary Poppins etc
BUT I would of prefered to say goodbye to the park with a show (e.g. candleabration) but in the summer season I presume we will have the Enchanted Fireworks and fantilusion parade.
The last show I experienced which was performed multiple times a day at Central Plaza was the Halloween Villains Showtime.
The first showing was at park opening and a few people stopped for 5 minutes before moving on, very few stayed for the whole show.
The crowd sizes compared with Candlebration on the same day were tiny. I understand from a financial point of view that they are doing these multiple performances but they have just spent a lot of money on a new stage and they won't be getting the crowds for it to be used effectively.
I've ended up really warming to this show. Give it a sunny day, stand back a bit and it's really impressive when it all miraculously comes to live on stage. The music really is fantastic, especially the full orchestra-style version of Magical Party Time. Mickey's arrival, the streamers sequence and all the exploding streamers at the end are bordering on spectacular and actually a massive improvement on Candleabration. It's colourful and modern, but the soundtrack is jazzy enough to make it feel very classic and timeless.
It loses its flow a bit when we're invited to scratch people's backs (seriously Baloo, that's a rubbish party game, they shouldn't be so kind), but there are some fun moments in the middle section, especially the circular mexican wave around the plaza with Goofy running around.
Really well produced, very very differnent to Dance Time and Stars 'n' Cars.
Bad points: (sorry)
- There's just a little too much smoke when Mickey appears. It's hard to see him appear if there's no wind, and if there is, half the audience is choked.
- By the time we're invited to disco dance to Peter Pan doing the moves to Staying Alive, most people have had enough "party games", thanks. It would have been enough to leave it at people doing fun "flying" movements with their arms, no need to go 1970s on us.
- Why did they spend all this money on redoing Central Plaza only to leave those 8 lampposts in the middle? There's no need for them this year, since no one will be walking there. In most places, they completely block the characters on the middle stage.
- Playing the dance remix as after-show music is horrible, considering the wonderful music that has come before. They also ramp the bass up way to much, so it becomes a horrible booming mess and everyone clears the scene as soon as possible.
- Finally, having a big show like this at the main axis of the park isn't a good idea for people who do actually want to stand and watch it... or film it. Since lots of people are still trying to walk through the area, you have to spend the whole show avoiding parents with children on their shoulders who walk right in front of you, or people who barge past to get down Main Street. The audience tends to wander past, stop for a few minutes and move on, not good for people who do want to stop and watch it. I think this might be the reason why the Imagineers built you theatres, away from the main walkways, don't you think?
The CD appeared at the weekend, but only in a few places and for some reason not in the actual CD displays. I saw it on the counter at Emporium (Toy Chest section), Storybook Store and Legends of Hollywood (gas station). It does have the "true" instrumental, just the regular song with the main vocals removed. ALL the backing vocals are still in there, so it's not really an instrumental at all.
Quote from: "Anthony"- There's just a little too much smoke when Mickey appears. It's hard to see him appear if there's no wind, and if there is, half the audience is choked.
From the looks of the video there using the smoke screen system,and if it is it really needs to be that strong and that much to get that high.
Quote from: "casschr05"I always thought that the dancers were employed by DLRP :?
does any one know the reasons behind why they aren't?
The dancers for Stitch and Party Time are ONLY used in those 2 shows, that is to say, each show has its own cast of dancers. The parade dancers and performers are still the same EPC people. It makes too much of an impact on the parade department to use the EPC performers on shows of this magnitude, therefore DLRP employs dancers specifically for these shows so as not to affect EPCs normal daily routine. High School is also externally cast.
However, if some EPC people are lucky at auditions they too get to perform in the shows. But no longer do the parades, or do specific "show" shifts.
Quote from: "Anthony"- There's just a little too much smoke when Mickey appears. It's hard to see him appear if there's no wind, and if there is, half the audience is choked.
Mickey is chocked too you know! Bless him, the poor defenceless mouse, being forced to perform in such restricting and dangerous conditions, even at 80 years of age!
Thank you for those points Anthony.
Despite what has been said i reckon this show may be one of the best things if not 'The' best thing about MMP. The fact that it is so colourful and jazzy will probably bring people in. I personally Love Mickey's entrance and all the effects of the show.
And i can't wait to get the new CD however i'm still not sure where to get it from.
Is it just me (probably is) or is mickey's voice really high and squeaky (well higher than normal) when he talks? :P
I'm sorry but the whole Entertainment departement deal isn't adding up to me :? .
Why would they not make a Dancer department? Which could in some way link to the entertainment department?
Quote from: "Anthony"It does have the "true" instrumental, just the regular song with the main vocals removed. ALL the backing vocals are still in there, so it's not really an instrumental at all.
Little confused. So the instrumental with backing vocals is the "true" instrumental? Bit surprised about that once since they went and released it to the press ages ago - and it's actually a great track on its own!
Whats the plan for Christmas and Halloween for when seasonal shows usually take over the Central Plaza stage multiple times a day?
I heard that the Disney Vilian Halloween Showtime might be coming in Halloween. (fingers crossed) [-o<
Quote from: "Willow"Whats the plan for Christmas and Halloween for when seasonal shows usually take over the Central Plaza stage multiple times a day?
Nothing is taking over the central plaza stage. the halloween and christmas shows are to be housed in other stages. For instance, one of the halloween shows is going to be in the Chaparel theatre this year. Not quite sure about christmas, but we have been informed that Party Time remains the same show
ALWAYS.
Quote from: "zanderstarz"Quote from: "Willow"Whats the plan for Christmas and Halloween for when seasonal shows usually take over the Central Plaza stage multiple times a day?
Nothing is taking over the central plaza stage. the halloween and christmas shows are to be housed in other stages. For instance, one of the halloween shows is going to be in the Chaparel theatre this year. Not quite sure about christmas, but we have been informed that Party Time remains the same show ALWAYS.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, That is'nt good.
Imagine walikng up mainstreet with all the halloween decor and the suddenly theres load music. you think ooooooo a halloween show then suddenly we get Party time!!! :? :shock: :|
However: this may be a chance for our beloved castle stage to the right of our castle to be used. Minnie's jolly holiday would suit this stage well. :wink:
Quote from: "Magicalmouse125"However: this may be a chance for our beloved castle stage to the right of our castle to be used. Minnie's jolly holiday would suit this stage well. :wink:
You stole what I was going to say! Yes, this stage really should be used for these sorts of shows, if Party Time has Central Plaza to itself.
Quote from: "Agent Lex"Quote from: "Magicalmouse125"However: this may be a chance for our beloved castle stage to the right of our castle to be used. Minnie's jolly holiday would suit this stage well. :wink:
You stole what I was going to say! Yes, this stage really should be used for these sorts of shows, if Party Time has Central Plaza to itself.
Sorry about that Lex, but yes now that Party time completly dominates central plaza the possibilities for our castle stage. :twisted: :wink:
dont see why for halloween and christmas that the stage just can't be taken over.....??????or stage halloween shows and christmas shows etc...betwen mmp shows :| :| :| oh i dont know????just an opinion.lol
just a thought though ......would be nice to see a special themed halloween show over in frontierland like the christmas one???wouldn't it?
Quote from: "Willow"However: this may be a chance for our beloved castle stage to the right of our castle to be used. Minnie's jolly holiday would suit this stage well. :wink:
This stage will never be used again in current state - you cannot dance on slippy cheap wooden decking - the stage is for meet and greets and special events only, it's use for a show is not even considered anymore.
Face the fact guys - the castle stage is dead!!
Just to bring things back to the show, here's a full video of It's Party Time... with Mickey and Friends (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/video/entertainment/its-party-time-with-mickey-and-friends/?v=sd).
Or in HD (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/video/entertainment/its-party-time-with-mickey-and-friends/?v=hd).
Thanks for the complete video Anthony.
Apart from a few details it's not that bad a show!
Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"This stage will never be used again in current state - you cannot dance on slippy cheap wooden decking
Tell that to the Lee-Byrne academy!
Quote from: "Agent Lex"Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"This stage will never be used again in current state - you cannot dance on slippy cheap wooden decking
Tell that to the Lee-Byrne academy!
Yeah, if the surface is so dangerous to dance on then how come it is used in the St. Patricks (correct if wrong) day celebrations. By the dance troup. :-s
Because the real stage was covered temporarily with wooden boards for the day!!!
Fine for a once-a-year event... but not an option for a show to run 5 times a day.
Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"Because the real stage was covered temporarily with wooden boards for the day!!!
Fine for a once-a-year event... but not an option for a show to run 5 times a day.
Your probably right Poppy. If the stage isn't strong enough for anything to be done on it. Then why is it still there. :-s
Well if it's that bad, then I think a refurb of the Castle Stage is in order! Although, I'm sure that won't happen because toons are WAY more important at the moment. :roll: :lol:
I hope the Central Plaza stage isn't permanent... I'm already starting to get annoyed by it existing, and the show that occurs on top of it too many times.
Quote from: "RnRCj"Well if it's that bad, then I think a refurb of the Castle Stage is in order!
It doesn't even need a full refurb if we're talking about a budget here. Poppy, if the only concern is that the wooden boards can be a bit slippy... how much could it possibly cost to put a nice carpet on the stage?
Quote from: "Agent Lex"Quote from: "RnRCj"Well if it's that bad, then I think a refurb of the Castle Stage is in order!
It doesn't even need a full refurb if we're talking about a budget here. Poppy, if the only concern is that the wooden boards can be a bit slippy... how much could it possibly cost to put a nice carpet on the stage?
errr...a carpet?? an allweather carpet?...is there such a thing?
i dont think its the cost, i think its the necessity. there isnt at this time a big need for that sage when other alternatives can be found. im sure something will happen to castle stage eventually, i personally would love to see a show on it again [-o<
..where build...at central plaza...who needs flowers and a recreation area(so the cost factor doesn´t seem to matter in any way).
It´s simply sad that there isn´t a proper show as the livre magique or else on the castle stage. But ok. This year of a to loud and noisy PARTY everywhere celebration will pass and finally be just one little piece in DLRP history. And let´s hope that they then just "keep their eyes open" to see one of the most magical stages in the world (without thinking "but let´s built another one at central plaza, town square, castle courtyard, .....")
I haven't read anything about the resort for ages, lots of things happened in a very
short time, i'm happy that everybody is liking this show. It's looks great from
the videos, i'm wondering if it will be shown all year long or they'll stop during
certain months. I'm almost sure they didn't build this big stage just to use it for a few months :D/
Hmm... Although better than what I was expecting, do you think they might spice it up a little for the summer season? Add more characters etc? - Similar to how they toned down candleabration when out of season but then improved it in summer...?
Mickey and Friends in 2008 ... enjoy :)
[youtube:ja0vowbr]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADuCNiZO7cQ[/youtube:ja0vowbr]
Quote from: "ulak"Mickey and Friends in 2008 ... enjoy :)
That's not really related to Mickey's Magical Party... Feel free sharing these kind of videos in our Weblinks & Media board (//http://www.photosmagiques.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=19)! :wink:
oops.. sorry :) :wink: THX! :)
Our exclusive Media Magic Interviews in English, which go behind-the-scenes to bring you the secrets of the magic direct from its creators, are moving from DLRP Today to their own dedicated section on DLRP Magic!, starting with this brand new interview today, the first of a new series all about Mickey's Magical Party:
• Christophe Leclercq: It's Party Time... with Mickey and Friends (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/interviews/mickeys-magical-party/christophe-leclercq-its-party-time-with-mickey-and-friends/)
It features the background to the show... and a little tidbit about Christmas.
Thanks Anthony!
An Enchanted Party Timelebration Ceremony. Looking forward to that one :)
This cast for the tree lighting ceremony would be amazing. The stage lifts alone should be great.
Not too keen on an Enchanted Party Timelebration Ceremony though, haha. I'd love a completely new concept for the show this year, something entirely separate to whatever event is going on, that actually fits together properly (not chopped and changed from pieces left over since 2004), something that can become a real annual institution on its own.
I love that he got sent a photo of the stage to his Blackberry as soon as it was finished.
I think that's the minimum I would have expected. I'm shocked that he didn't see the stage from within the construction walls to be honest.
Don't fancy a mash-up show then? Me neither. Really got the chance to create a heart-warming but above all FESTIVE production here. Not sure why I'm seeing a snowy stage overlay. Don't even really like the idea :P
Hi everybody,
will there be in the summer season a nighttime version of the magical party like it`s launch day? With "Disco lights" etc. :)
I was this weekend there and I must say, what I also said about the Dance Show in Discoveryland, it`s a great show with a cool party beat! Everybody lean on the Candelabration, it was a perfect show, but to hold this level or put it on a higher, for years, that would be impossible or!? The Dancers do all a great job, especially Balu etc. with there heavy costumes! The Nighttime Version (21.15) ist really cool, when the lights turn up, a real party feeling is on the parc. Sadly it ended so soon (the nighttime Version I mean...) I`m looking forward to a cool nighttime version on Christmas :))
I assume the pyros at the end of the show are a new addition? Possibly only from this weekend? Really adds to the wow factor of the show!
Fast forward to 3mins 20secs...
[youtube:3okcdn2f]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aloVm9XJnts#t=3m19s[/youtube:3okcdn2f]
WOW! That's actually very impressive. It's great to see that Disney are trying to plus the show, especially seeing as we're going to be seeing it for a while to come :wink:
I have to say having seen Mickey's Magical Party live for the first time last week I really, really love it! I didn't think I would but when I seen it with my own eyes and heard the song I really enjoyed it! I really wanted to get up and dance! I just wish the rest of the crowd would participate in the dancing and the mexican wave type thing they do!
I would give this show a 10 out of 10! =D> The only thing I think is silly is the fact they aren't celebrating anything but as a little show on central plaza stage I think it's great...
(//http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a277/aveen4eva/Disneyland%20sep%2009/S1052436.jpg)
=D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>
Those new pyros are very nice... if a little smoky. Unless that's the intention?
Good to see grass back on Central Plaza too, the flower beds earlier in the year were a bit ugly.
The pyro final was actually supposed to be part of the show from the beginning, as it was mentioned on the show's concept art and story boards. Entertainment... :roll:
The smoke (for Halloween) does give a great atmos. The pyros totally give the 'wow' factor the very end of the show. It's 'pluses' the finale to the max
Farewell Party Time, you have officially been unstuck from the top of the forum...
Here are some videos I found on YouTube of I think the last ever It's Party Time with Mickey and Friends.
It will be missed by some...
[youtube:3ld60l9m]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfGARLMuZ_Y[/youtube:3ld60l9m]
[youtube:3ld60l9m]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nieOhOgDIw[/youtube:3ld60l9m]
[youtube:3ld60l9m]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdxbZx9PEYA[/youtube:3ld60l9m]
[youtube:3ld60l9m]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuLMrTatMIM[/youtube:3ld60l9m]
Quote from: "Daniel"Here are some videos I found on YouTube of I think the last ever It's Party Time with Mickey and Friends.
It will be missed by some...
[youtube:1jp2brtk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfGARLMuZ_Y[/youtube:1jp2brtk]
[youtube:1jp2brtk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nieOhOgDIw[/youtube:1jp2brtk]
[youtube:1jp2brtk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdxbZx9PEYA[/youtube:1jp2brtk]
[youtube:1jp2brtk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuLMrTatMIM[/youtube:1jp2brtk]
Are the people dancing on the side other sets of dancers for the show :?: Because it looks like they know the dance too well to be guests
Yea its all the dancers and characters who weren't in the last show.... was a great atmosphere!
Looks like a flashmob!
I wish i was there to see the end, loved MMP in the end.
Fantastic clips! The atmosphere was amazing. I'm realy gonna miss It's Party Time with Mickey. Hopefully the new Disney Showtime Spectacular will be good!
I'll miss it too. It was a good show with a lot of energy
Great clips, thanks for posting them!