Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest.asp?I1=ID&I2=1322" target="_blank">The Latest: Latest: Final WDW Sword in the Stone Show</a>
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I know for the last year - maybe more - it was stopped in peak times as the claim was overcrowding due to lines at Philharmagic when it opened - holidays - anything. I figure it is kind of like Timekeeper or anything else- once it is decided they are canning something - the media realtions team works it's magic and before you know it another loss for the MK. gee, of course they couldn't have done something with the sword in the stone by the crapola playground, but no... I'll miss it -- as it belonged in Fantasyland
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I was shocked... until I looked twice and saw it was WDW's MK and not DL park.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 That is sad that it is going away, gone today. My youngest DD pulled the sword from the stone at DL and it ment so much to her. We even have the paper framed saying that she was queen for the day.
Originally Posted By brotherdave Will the Sword in the Stone at least remain in Fantasyland (for photo ops), or will it actually be removed completely?
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> Will the Sword in the Stone at least remain in Fantasyland << A good question. But I'd be willing to bet that it will stay. If for no other reason than it would cost money to remove it.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I'd like to remove that sword on the last time............. ................ ................ and carry it with me across the way and take it to the playground.....
Originally Posted By irishfan Mouse Planet have mentioned that a new show is coming to the courtyard behind the castle. The show called the Royal Court Academy will include two royal image consultants, who will teach guests how to become a royal.
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire Oh ok I have heard of that show but did not think they would replace Merlin with it!
Originally Posted By hightp Does anyone know how they unlocked the sword during the show? I looked all around the last time I was there, trying to find Merlin's assistant, but didn't see anyone. I figure there's got to be some kind of radio signal, but don't know how it's sent.
Originally Posted By keller That part of Fantasyland gets so awfully crowded.. it's too bad they can't think of anything to do with all that space opposite Mrs. Potts. There's nothing there but a pin cart.
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo I for one hate to see this go. For one it was a cute show for kids. I mean, being the only one in the park who can pull the sword out is memorable for kids. Also, I love the Disney's version of Merlin. The actor who plays him in the show is always so full of energy. Disney has nothing else (as far as rides and shows) that celebrates Disneys "Sword in the Stone". ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <a href="http://www.newlineagefilms.com" target="_blank">http://www.newlineagefilms.com</a>
Originally Posted By rhodisney After ten trips to WDW, I finally timed things right and got to see this cute show. I hate that it's going away, and agree it should stay in Fantasyland, just be moved to another location where it's less crowded. We were only a group of about 20 watching the show, but we were all jammed in between the Philharmagic exit and the Carousel parents in waiting. I'm glad I took the time to see it though.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Hmmmm....so, let a witch get this straight; first they lay Mr. Toad to rest and now they're laying poor Merlin OFF!! How many more narrow minded decisions, such of this, must we all have to endure before the ones in management--who REALLY deserve to be done away with--are gone? ORWEN: This really makes my cauldron boil over! ORGOCH: I hear ol' Al Weiss has ta go an' git hisself a restrainin' order agin' my best brewin' buddy, Mad Madame Mim--after she heard 'bout what they was doin' ta ol' Marlin. They may fight an' all but she still don't let nobody pick on no enemy a hers without her say so first!!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I could be worst Witches. They could hire yet another "old news" actor to do a monologue in that area. I wonder if Mel Gibson is available....
Originally Posted By DVC_dad <<<Does anyone know how they unlocked the sword during the show? >>> I know how...... MAGIC !
Originally Posted By TDLFAN It's a remote controlled trick, and it has been known to fail at times, putting Merlin in a most improv position trying to explain the blunder..
Originally Posted By hightp Thanks, I figured it was a remote control, but do you know if Merlin operates it, or someone else? I'm not a small guy, but I've never even been able to shake the sword in it's locked position. I always thought it was magic.
