Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the 4/26/2001 news item <b><a href="News-ID10006400.asp" target="_blank">Electrical Parade returns to the Disneyland Resort</a></b> Press release announcing return of the Main Street Electrical Parade (now called Disney's Electrical Parade) to the Disneyland Resort at Disney's California Adventure.
Originally Posted By kirranee Bravo! Now another generation can enjoy the delights of this wonderful parade.
Originally Posted By JSFCHICO WOW "SCOOP" DOOBIE STRIKES AGAIN! Is there anyplace online where I could read the official announcement? thanx
Originally Posted By tmonee11 I agree....a good move by Disney. Many more can now experience the greatest parade in Disney history.
Originally Posted By Doobie tmonee11 is correct - that is the official press release (up to the 3 dots at the bottom). Doobie.
Originally Posted By ni_teach If you all think this is a good thing. You should be reading the post over in the DL:Expansion area. Some of those post are so heated I think that they are going to set my computer on fire. For the record I have very mixed feelings about this. The DCA needs a nighttime show I just wish that they had done something original. To me the Electrical parade should always be doing down Main Street.
Originally Posted By Coleen I can't wait to see it again! I think it will do exactly what Disney is hoping for - keep guests in DCA into the evenings.
Originally Posted By maui512 Personally I don't care which park it's in, just as long as it's back! Lori
Originally Posted By LAWebChick I realize I'm in the minority here, but that song makes me insane after just a few bars. I hope it does the job and brings people into DCA, but I'm glad that I have the option of escaping to DL while it's running. Karen (who, if the rumors are true, will be cashing in her light bulb for a ticket...)
Originally Posted By cstephens ni_teach wrote: > If you all think this is a good thing. You should be reading the post over in the DL:Expansion area. Some of those post are so heated I think that they are going to set my computer on fire. Ummm, this is DL: Expansion. Same section, just different topic. /cs
Originally Posted By SJHYM I can understand why there is a lot of excitment over Disney's Electrical Parade(miss the Main Street part of the title already). But for me it just continues to show how much Disney has changed. The Disney I love would return the Parade at Disneyland and have a quality new night time show at DCA. And no matter which way you cut it, it doesnt change the fact that DCA isnt that great. And the decision is just one more example of how money dictates all company decisions.
Originally Posted By Fatso4u I think that this is the lamest move ever by Disney. This is just some lame plot to get visitors in DCA late at night. I like DCA just the way it is now. I enjoy how it is just a place where I can hang-out with my friends after school and go on rides without any lines and crowds. Now with this parade, people are going to stay just to see this parade. Well, then people will realize just how stupid California Adventure is for a family park. DCA is just a teen hang-out with good music and a cool atmosphere and I can only hope it stays this way. --Mark Carbonella LCS
Originally Posted By tmonee11 Everyone is assuming that Disney can just come up with a "NEW" nighttime show, that will amaze people and be a major draw to the resort. The last time major pressure was on to do so it yielded Light Magic, the flop of all flops. As Cynthia told Doobie..the teams that created Light Magic and Belive were many of the same people. The point is sometimes they hit, and sometimes they miss. I think here they are making the safe choice, by going to something they know will hit. Imagine if they did do something NEW at DCA, and it was a flop a la Light Magic....DCA cannot withstead that kind of critism right now. I think it is a good move for us and for them.
Originally Posted By alsplace Will it be a hit again? I was under the impression that it was barely attracting any crowds and the only thing that made it so popular was the fact that it was the farewell season. I'll always miss it, I'm sure, but it's alot like Country Bears or Mr. Lincoln or the Tiki Room. I would hate to see those go, but I hardly see them "ever visit" to the park. -- Al
Originally Posted By damon63 >The Disney I love would return the Parade at Disneyland and have a quality new night time show at DCA.< The Disney you love was probably a lot more profitable too. Have you seen their recent earnings report? Ouch. In my opinion I'd perfer for the MSEP to RIP.
Originally Posted By jsuperk I think we all remember this parade and how long a run it had at the park. But to bring it to DCA is nothing more than performing CPR to DCA's poor numbers. It will be interesting to hear how it affects the numbers. Personally I've seen this parade enough to remember all of the floats and my wife still has her bulb from a float in comerorative display case.J
Originally Posted By 45YearsofMagic I have never seen the parade. I did see Light Magic. And I loved it. But oy. ANYWAY, I think this is the wrong decision. A cheap, low stab at loyal customers. And has it occurred to anyone yet how silly that parade is going to look in DCA? Their parade route is REALLY wide. Disneyland's REALLY isn't. It'll look kinda meager. And I never ever ever expected this to happen. I just thought it was one of those come-n-go rumors. I'm kinda shocked now that I think about it. And on top of that, my Animazement is closing! WHAT AM I GONNA DO??????? At least I still have Steps In Time and Eureka. Now THAT'S entertainment. Drew )
Originally Posted By art076 I think its a good idea to get the parade at DCA in order to help attendance, but only if they do it for a limited time. Disney is a company, and companies by nature have to work according to what is dictated by its finances. So if the parade will help out a bit, fine - use it. I enjoyed the parade while it was at Disneyland and would be glad to see it again maybe once or twice. However, I didn't LOVE it and will be majorly disappointed should the parade remain at DCA and continue playing. I too am hoping for a new night time parade from Disney. Light Magic seemed a step in the right direction, though they needed to work on it a bit to get there. Hopefully we'll get a new parade once the country and Disney Co get out of this economic "slump." art
