Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct are there plans for a new parade for the 25th? I remember TAPESTRY of NATIONS. That parade really infused some life and soul into EPCOT. I miss the vibe. Anyone see DLP's ImaginNATIONS parade for 2000? That was an awesome song and a terrific parade. I always thought this parade would fit well in EPCOT.
Originally Posted By MPierce I haven't heard anything about a new parade for Epcot anytime soon. They are having a rededication ceremony that morning, but I haven't heard of much else. I miss Tapestry of Nations also Dennis. I thought once a night was plenty though. The park just seem to come alive after the parade.
Originally Posted By figment1986 This was just stated to Cast members somewhere: "While the Year of a Million Dreams celebration continues across all of Walt Disney World, Guests who are visiting Epcot on October 1 will know they are a part of a special day as the park commemorates its anniversary in a number of ways: As part of the celebration, Guests will be invited to take a stroll down memory lane with a Disney legend, Marty Sklar. A Disney employee since 1955 and dubbed the official Imagineering Ambassador, Marty has been putting smiles on the faces of children and parents alike for nearly 50 years. Guests can hear his captivating stories of Disney history and enjoy his unique perspective on the magical future of Walt Disney World Resort. Guests visiting the park on October 1 will also be able to attend the rededication of the park. In addition, Guests will have the opportunity to visit the Epcot 25th Anniversary Gallery to explore the fascinating journey that brought Epcot from dream to reality. This exclusive exhibit showcases concept art, models and memorabilia from the early days of Epcot." So they will have a gallery of sorts, wonder where exactly.
Originally Posted By Bob Paris I think there's going to be a lot of disappointed guests there on Oct. 1st. I know if I was Mr and Mrs Hick from Podunk Nowheresville and saw the lineup EC opened with.......and then looked around at the disjointed mess I was standing in today, I'd want to speak personally to Marty Sklar about exactly WHAT happened!
Originally Posted By Bob Paris Oh and did ToN finish?!?!? I LOVED that parade. The music was just some of THE MOST beautiful EVER written for a Disney park! PLEASE tell me it is still on at Epcot!!!!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN NO it's not. That parade was retired about 4 yrs ago? Didn't care much for it so I don't care to remember when it was finally pulled off the lineup. AS for...>>Guests will be invited to take a stroll down memory lane with a Disney legend, Marty Sklar.<< Only disney fanatics will care to show up for this meet. Your average guest at WDW can't get the proper nonmenclature of the Disney parks correct, much less know who Sklar is and what he has to do with anything there...
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^I agree. I have sat and talked with the man one-on-one more than ... well, once ... and while fascinating and a treasure of Disney knowledge, I don't believe Joe and Jane Smith from New Jersey really will give a damn ... they'll just want to get their FastPasses for Soarin or TT.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I had the pleasure of seeing Marty Sklar touring TDS just days after HKDL opened. I would guess he was doing a TDR stop over on his way back to the USA... Of course, I am not one to go up to people in his postition and gush about everything... but it was nice to see real Disney Royalty among a sea of guests who probably had no clue who the old man in the company of so many TDR managers really was...
Originally Posted By vbdad55 No most people will never get it...( of course they think we're nuts) - but then most people could not pick out of a crowd the people who invented and design PC's , cell phones, ipods and all the other things vital to our life these days. I am a car guy also - how many people could pick Carol Shelby out of a crowd ? I got a chance to meet Zora Duntov at a Corvette meet in the late 80's - most here would have no clue who he is.... yet would recognize his work and contributions.
