Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the articles on Disney's Electrical Parade Debut: <ul> <li><a href="News-ID502930.asp" target="_blank">Opening Ceremony</a></li> <li> <a href="News-ID502990.asp" target="_blank">Interviews</a> </li> <li> <a href="News-ID502940.asp" target="_blank">Parade Pictures and Video</a> </li> </ul>
Originally Posted By meomi Sounds like it was fun. I liked learning about some of the techie stuff but I have to say Ms. Hariss comments sounded like platitudes where Mr. Pressler's comments were complementing a solid business decision. Interesting interview, thanks!
Originally Posted By ChiMike Great Questions Doobie! Its not your fault the two execs gave no substance with their answers.. I have a lot of mixed feeling about the answers though. Of course as anyone would expect the answers have to be programmed, but it boogles my mind how suger-filled they can be. Harriss seemed a little over-the-top, she gave you nothing with such direct questions. I actually liked Pressler just staing what it was, a needed solution to an entertainment gap. However, how sincere was he when he said, "I never thought it would come back. It was so hard to say goodbye and so emotional. I didn’t think we would have the heart to bring it back ..." I have a hard time imagining that Paul was all welled-up with emotion back in the mid-90's about this parade. Don Dorsey sounded like a great guy! That's great that he is still around Mike
Originally Posted By plpeters70 And was it just me, or did it sound like Dorsey totally evaded the question of whether or not he was glad the parade was in DCA. His response - "DD: I’m happy that the people who have enjoyed the parade over the years can see it again..." Sounds like a very careful answer to me. My take - he liked seeing it again, but I'm sure he would much rather have seen a new and unique parade at DCA, instead of one he helped create over 30 years ago. That's just my opinion of course, I don't presume to speak for him, but that's what I got out of that statement.
Originally Posted By damon63 Cynthia sounded like Mary Poppins. Yuck! I actually thought Paul's responses seemed the most sincere and honest of the two excecutives. Don Dorsey is my hero. Even though I wish they'd just go ahead and retire this show for good, I can't wait to hear that music on DCA's super-duper sound system.
Originally Posted By ChiMike That was exactly my take too. I mean only Doobie would know, he was there and also got to see non-verbal expressions. Regardless, thats how you answer a direct questions without giving away the farm. I have a lot more respect for his answer then Harriss touting that it is an absolute perfect fit to DCA and making it sound like they would have it no place else.
Originally Posted By ChiMike I was responding to Plpeters and "his" in 2nd paragraph meant Dorsey. I respond too slowly >grin< I agree with you too Damon, I just can't believe Pressler was that emotional about MSEP out, Light Magic in. Wasn't he still fairly new on the job even?
Originally Posted By daffy1 Does anyone think the MSEP will run down Main Street in Disneyland? I got to see MSEP at WDW in Dec. of last year. Now lets bring back the WDW MSEP from Paris to WDW. I don't like SpectroMagic.
Originally Posted By Doobie Honestly, there were no winks or nudges or anything like that with Don Dorsey's answers. He answered all the questions with pretty much the same demeanor and professionally. If he meant anything more than he said, it didn't show to me. Doobie.
Originally Posted By Doobie I should also add - in fairness to both Cynthia Harriss and Paul Pressler - their interviews were done literally right after the parade on the stage where the ceremony took place with a lot of hubbub around. They weren't planned, sit down interviews like Don Dorsey. They were both pretty much going from short interview to short interview. Doobie.
Originally Posted By JSFCHICO WOW!! Great job guys. Once again showing that this is the place for all things Disney! Excellent coverage of the event and all it's trappings. I don't know how you managed to score even the short interviews given how massed the media was for this one. Kudos to Doobie and the rest of the hard working gang at LP.
Originally Posted By BrerAnthony That was great! *sniff* Excuse me while I watch my MSEP Farewell Season video a million times over.
Originally Posted By Dznygrl Somehow "Disney's" Electrical Parade just doesn't sound right to me. It belongs in DISNEYLAND on MAIN STREET!!! I'm surprised they didn't rename it "The Sunshine Plaza Electrical Parade" or something like that...
Originally Posted By Disneydanny I totally agree w/ daffy1's idea to bring the WDW MSEP back to it's rightful home in WDW. From what i've heard DLP isn't taking good care of the floats. I HOPE SOMEONE ON THE HIGH END OF WDW MANAGEMENT IS READING THIS!
Originally Posted By BEARBOYSNC I worked in costuming for MSEP in 95,96,97. They are extremely labor intensive floats and costumes. Those poor electricians are run ragged. Never say they aren't taking care of their million dollar money maker. But ... how many times can you shake that tired carcass of a parade out there? The thing is 30 years old! With the exception of a few new costumes, it's had the essentially the same lineup for at least 10 of those years. I think it's shameful they didn't even cough up something new for the new park. Even the cheesy trip down Madison Ave got "special floats" for a "special event." New(recycled TDL) music doesn't count.
Originally Posted By meomi Gee it just ended there (WDW) a few months ago... Can't you all just be happy the parade is going somewhere? I mean really variety is the spice of life... and a parade is not a propriety type of thing is it???
Originally Posted By disneyfan64 No, we are not happy! We want MSEP back! Come back MSEP! We need you badly! SpectroTragic is a total turn off! We are going through MSEP withdrawals here in Florida! You go daffy1 & Disneydanny! Well put!!!!!
Originally Posted By meomi Disneyfan, What is Disney Tragic like anyhow... I was mad because I went on a Thursday and din't get to see it 'cause it is only on Friday... Isn't a lighted parade a lighted parade? Hmmm will be going in Sept to check it out anyhow... wanna go back to DL/DCA to check out the DEP too but that ain't gonna happen anytime soon...
Originally Posted By 45YearsofMagic OK, hold on. Y'all don't like SpectroMagic???? How can you not like SpectroMagic!! It is so beautiful, and new, and not synthesizers. Oh my gosh, I cannot even fathom the idea of preferring MSEP over SpectroMagic. Oh my gosh. I bawl every time I see SpectroMagic! It's SO beautiful! And Doobie, excellent job, as usual, on covering the event. Plenty of photos and videos! And, yes, I do like the MSEP, or DEP, but SpectroMagic is much higher on my list. The only problem with SpectroMagic is that it's Blue Fairy-less. And I'm sure I would welcome Fantillusion with open arms! Drew )
Originally Posted By daffy1 Thank you Doobie for the videos and the pictures. This is what makes the laughing place the best disney web-site on the web.
