Originally Posted By Dabob2 If they could theoretically fit 20 people in a boat (probably more likely in 1967 than today with our tubbier country), that would be 40 people with each dispatch. Each dispatch is less than one minute I think, so you wouldn't have to do too much more than that to make 50 a minute (i.e. 3 launches in 2 minutes would be six boats or 120 people, or 60 people per minute, for a THC of 3600). Now, of course, that's theoretical, and actual will be lower. But I do remember reading that the THC of POTC was over 3000.
Originally Posted By alexbook I finally saw "Captain EO" today (or "Captain EO Tribute" as the signage and announcements call it, indicating that this is not so much a trip into outer space in the distant future as a trip back in time to Disneyland in the 1980's, an indication which is reinforced by the pre-show "making of" video). This was the first time I'd ever seen it, and in keeping with my new policy of trying to be more of a glass-half-full person, let me say that I enjoyed the first part of it more than I had expected to, that some of the 3D effects actually worked for me, and that the bouncing floor wasn't too hard to ignore after a while. ;-)
Originally Posted By alexbook One other observation: Before the show, a CM asked who was seeing Captain EO for the first time, and it looked to me as if at least half the audience raised their hands.
Originally Posted By danyoung Which doesn't seem all that unusual, given the facts that it closed in 1997 and the crowds at DL on most days are larger than they were back then.
Originally Posted By friarthe OK, does anyone else think of Tenacious D's "Tribute to the Best Song in the World" when they see that dumb sign for Eo? "The mysterious thing was this, my friends: the song we played on that fateful night didn't actually sound anything like this song! This is just a tribute You gotta believe me And I wish you had been there It's just a matter of opinion..."
Originally Posted By lesmisfan saw again the other day for the hundreth time but this time with my brother, his best friend, and my dad. all liked the show, dad hated and brother hated the moving floor and his friend is like me to where he could see were it was a good idea for some parts and not so good for others.
Originally Posted By 1Gee1 I saw the original Capt EO many, many times, so was looking forward to revisiting on a recent DL trip. Seeing it again brought back many memories of watching it years ago. For the most part, I enjoyed the added effects, BUT I agree...I found the "thumping" in the final scenes distracted from the dancing...my favorite part.
Originally Posted By gadzuux Slightly OT, but hey - we're 330 posts into this thing ... <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36668625/" target="_blank">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36668625/</a> Cirque to put on Jackson show AP Tues., April 20, 2010 LOS ANGELES - First the Beatles and Elvis, now Michael Jackson. The acrobatic troupe Cirque du Soleil announced Tuesday that it will put on a live touring show featuring the songs of the King of Pop starting late next year. That will be followed by a permanent production in Las Vegas in 2012 at a property owned by MGM Mirage Inc. The casino company did not say which venue will host the show. A nightclub in Las Vegas will also open with the show. "Having attended Cirque du Soleil performances with Michael, I know he was a huge fan," John Branca, the co-executor of the estate, said in a statement. "We are excited to be partners with Cirque du Soleil to give Michael's fans a truly unique way to hear, see and feel Michael's music." Jackson's mother, Katherine, added in a statement, "Our family is thrilled that Cirque du Soleil will pay tribute to my son in such an important way." ----------------------------------------- Having seen several of these productions over the years, I'm kinda "cirque'd out" generally. But I have to admit that an MJ themed show might get me to part with my ticket money. I'd probably be more likely to see a big production show in vegas than a traveling "tent show" in a parking lot. Something about the permanent installation in a modern theater allows for bigger snazzier elements, better sound, and more comfy seating.
Originally Posted By mousermerf I finally did EO today. The thumping floor was just funny - it was like being in a big bouncy house watching the film. I don't know if it was because we sat in the very last row (normally wheelchair access) but it was not at all in sync with the show and I eventually just started laughing at how absurd it was. Like every few seconds, bounce bounce, crotch shot, bounce. And ridiculousness of the bouncing aside, the film is a lot more entertaining then HISTA ever was.
Originally Posted By alexbook >>And ridiculousness of the bouncing aside, the film is a lot more entertaining then HISTA ever was. << Try to think back: Was HISTA bad the first time you saw it, or did it get bad because of repetition? I think I enjoyed the first time I saw HISTA more than the first time I saw EO.
Originally Posted By mousermerf I never enjoyed HISTA - I always thought it was pretty lacking as a 3D film. I'm never won over by cheesy FX. There is actually more substance to EO.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I enjoyed HISTA a lot the first time I saw it. I remember waiting in a line at Epcot that stretched past the entrance to JII. While I don't specifically remember what my thoughts were about the quality of the film after I saw it, I do remember there being really great buzz going around and we had a lot of fun with the effects (especially the rats). While today I certainly wouldn't call it 'great', with the excitement surrounding it that first time I saw it, it was much more of an experience.
Originally Posted By gadzuux My first time with HISTA was also in EPCOT. When the rat effect happened, My leg jumped, and I involuntarily kicked the seat in front of me - hard. There was a little kid sitting in the seat, and he thought it was part of the show's "tricks" and was delighted by it. I don't think he ever realized it was the guy sitting behind him that did it.
