Originally Posted By BrnardM I've never been to Florida but am curious about the diferences in your Fantasmic! show versus the Disneyland version. Mostly I'm curious about how the Peter Pan segment is handled as well as the finale. I also wonder where the show is held. It would be awesome if someone could give me a rundown of the show.
Originally Posted By dresswhites Only seen the WDW show in clips, but the show is presented in an ampitheather next to Tower of Terror at DisneyMGM. They have a stage with a tall mountain. Instead of Peter Pan, they have a pocahantas section where much of the action takes place on the stage/mountain area. Instead of the Mark Twain Riverboat they have a small boat representing Steamboat Willy. There is also much more villains in the WDW version. There seems to be a consensus that the Disneyland show is a little better in quality, but that it is nice to have the seating of WDW.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy The two shows and major special effects are basically the same. But the differences in them are marked. >> the show is presented in an ampitheather next to Tower of Terror at DisneyMGM << Well, almost. The way to the amphitheater is from the Tower area. But it's still a pretty good walk. The actual show location is closer to the boat landing. >>Instead of Peter Pan, they have a Pocahantas section where much of the action takes place on the stage/mountain area.<< The use of the Columbia at DL is just marvelous. Wish we had one. >>Instead of the Mark Twain Riverboat they have a smaller boat representing Steamboat Willy.<< In and of itself this is ok, but if you've seen the Mark Twain in the show in Disneyland the difference is quite noticeable. But then if the DL show weren't on the Rivers of America where the Mark Twain and Columbia already are, it would probably be different too. >>There seems to be a consensus that the Disneyland show is a little better in quality, but that it is nicer to have the seating of WDW.<< This is true.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper The MGM show is really enjoyable. One suggestion I would make is that they should create an exit where they could dump the audience right out into the parking lot once the show is over. Of course, then they don't get you going past shops on the way out but it would save a lot of walking, particularly late in the evening for the little ones.
Originally Posted By eortiz01757 The Fantasmic show in WDW is a must see for myself and my family on every trip!
Originally Posted By jasmine7 (Anyone, feel free to jump in if I leave something out. I'm going straight by my memory of it from last year.) It begins after the Monstro projection section, and it begins with a cannonshot from the island. When the lights come up, Ratcliffe is on the island with his men, and he claims the land in the name of King James. It starts with the "Mine, Mine, Mine" song from Pocahontas, and segues into the Native Americans paddling across the water in their canoes. Then the men on the island fall under attack by the Natives, including arrows & small explosions, and men falling from the mountain. We then see John Smith climbing up the mountain, followed by Pocahontas appearing near the top of one side of the mountain. Grandmother Willow then appears in a waterscreen projection, and then the colors of the wind "sweep" across both John Smith & Pocahontas on either side of the top of the mountain. I know it's not the most popular thing among some Disney fans, but I really love the Pocahontas segment and WDW's Fantasmic (I haven't seen DL's yet), and I'm so looking forward to seeing it in 16 days!
Originally Posted By planodisney While i enjoy both, the whole experience is just so much easier at MGM. For me, the actual shows are fairly equal.
Originally Posted By basas <<While i enjoy both, the whole experience is just so much easier at MGM. For me, the actual shows are fairly equal.>> Agreed.
Originally Posted By Daannzzz I think the Pocahontas section is really good too, not better than the Peter Pan section from Anaheim but different and impressive. Fantasmic at WDW is good just not quite as good. Mickey vanquishes the dragon with fountains!! They are impressive and pretty fountains but it is a bit ...unconventional.
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs <<dresswhites: There is also much more villains in the WDW version.>> DL's version features Monstro and Hook in somewhat minor roles, and Chernabog, The Evil Queen/Hag, Ursula and Maleficent as the main threat. WDW's version features Ratcliffe in the minor role, whereas Chern, The Queen, Malef and Ursula are joined by... Jafar, Scar, Frollo, Cruella and Hades. And judging by the WDW Fantasmic soundtrack, the Villains' death medley must've been impressive. I've got to see that show when I go next time.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Funny, I actually felt like a wated a part of my life at WDW's Fantasmic. I found the production was over reliant on fountains and mist screens. The Pocahontas scene was okish. The vanqueshing of Maleficent in Dragon form was sub par, and the Steamboat Willie version was laughable. The only good thing I can say is the music is great (a given), and the seating makes life easier. DL's version for me is head and shoulders above WDW's. When in Florida, I almost always spend my evenings in Epcot!!!
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> Funny, I actually felt like a wasted a part of my life at WDW's Fantasmic << Nothing's ever a waste. All experiences give you something and teach you something.
Originally Posted By Daannzzz ""And judging by the WDW Fantasmic soundtrack, the Villains' death medley must've been impressive. I've got to see that show when I go next time. "" It all happens on the mist screen and just delays the ending. They do rely on the mist screens to much at WDW. The show is actually a litttle longer and it feels that way.
Originally Posted By Labuda The Disneyland versiono f Fantasmic! is VASTLY superior to the WDW version. Better production values IMHO and more impressive scenery/staging/choreography.
Originally Posted By danyoung I like the Pocahontas segment per se, but the pacing in the central part of the show is totally off for me. There is way too much reliance on filmed segments, and way too much cutting back and forth between 10 second live sections and 10 second film sections. It's just choppy. And the payoff of the Steamboat Willie boat just doesn't hold a candle to the mighty Columbia. If you (like me) grew up on the DL show, you're probably going to be disappointed. See it, though, and judge for yourself.
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL >>>And the payoff of the Steamboat Willie boat just doesn't hold a candle to the mighty Columbia.<<< I'm sure you meant The Mark Twain as the Columbia is not the finale but use in the Peter Pan section.
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs <<danyoung: There is way too much reliance on filmed segments>> <<davewasbaloo: I found the production was over reliant on fountains and mist screens.>> LOL, there goes my fantasy version of the show...
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Trust me, you are all better off watching DL's version over WDW's inferior production which drags because of the overly long mist movie sequences and not enough "bang" in the live portions. Albeit...some new things are cool too... Mickey in shorts fighting Jafar... The Lion King animal parade on stage and water...(though I prefer the Jungle Book sequence at DL over this one...) But the DL version is still much better. Didn't we discuss this like some weeks ago on another topic??
