Originally Posted By LOVE-DCA The “UP” soundtrack mixed with the house music was cool!! I thought it was clever .. the justin bieber mix was ok also
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< It has nothing to do with liquor license.. >>> Oh, I think it has a lot to do with the liquor license. About 2/3 of the people we got to dance with us in the street were adults, and I doubt that ANY of them would have joined had they not had at least a drink or two. The kids and teenagers - sure. But at some point in one's life, one becomes reluctant to make a fool of themselves in front of others, unless of course drinking is involved. I think GF provided a fun atmosphere for everyone, and I don't mean because people got three sheets to the wind.
Originally Posted By LOVE-DCA that is what i was trying to say.. and know that 2/3 of who we danced with had a beer in there hands.. but still it was a very fun
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance So, it's safe to say that I will NEVER dance in public, so would Glow Fest be boring for me? Or is it fun even if you're NOT going to dance? Also, is Glow Fest planned only for the summer?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I hope that I didn't embarrass myself on Friday. I was rather tipsy. I was entirely sober on Saturday though which is such a rarity!>> If Disney is paying then the booze always tastes better ... and I notice they don't short you on alcohol at DLR events like they do in FLA. Did you post a review or thoughts about the show yet, Lee? If not, what are your thoughts? I was supposed to be there Thursday, but had a bit of a disaster that kept me in FLA.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Finally it sounds like there is something entertaining at the parks that is not the same tired thing that Disney Entertainment has been putting on for decades.>> It looks to me like a West Hollywood party minus the nudity. And are you suggesting that Toy Story The Musical might be a ... crappy idea? <<Oh, and that it had to be done by outside folks speaks volumes.>> I don't know that it had to be ... maybe it didn't ... maybe TDA/George just tossed a bone to group responsible as a favor. That happens a lot. I still wonder about the thought process of a show that shuts down one huge area of a park nightly (and one that looks and feels so much cooler at night) and turns the other into a giant, booze-filled rave as a holding pen ... but time will tell whether this was smart or not. <<I think it is time for some new blood in the entertainment folks.>> You know who agrees with you? Al Lutz! Really! I think it is time for some new blood in the exec ranks myself.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<no spirit74, leemac didn't have a suit at GCH at least not that i knew off.>> I'm shocked. Poor bloke (new favorite UK term) must have had to slum it at the DLH! <<superdry did, he called the "man cave" and i was even got to see the "man cave" lol lol>> He must be loaded too! ;-)
Originally Posted By FerretAfros "So, it's safe to say that I will NEVER dance in public, so would Glow Fest be boring for me?" Well, since you don't drink, and you don't want to dance, I would have to say no, but there's just something about the atmosphere that's really fun to watch. "Or is it fun even if you're NOT going to dance?" Absolutely! I'm sure your kids would enjoy it, and it's a blast just walking through and people watching. They have a neat setup near the Hyperion, where you dance on painted spots, and your image is projected on the side of the building. It's kind of abstract, so from the entrance to HPB we didn't even know that it was done live, it just looked like a video loop. I think that would be fun to check out, even if you don't want to be dancing in the streets. There's also just a really fun party vibe going on over there. We were too tired to stay and dance, but just passing through, it was the highlight of our already-impressive night. Sadly, it looks like it's just a summer thing. If recent history is any indication, they will probably bring this back next summer, but it will likely stay a summer-exclusive for quite some time. The spots on the ground for the projection thing are painted on the pavement (you could still smell the paint Friday afternoon), which looks like it will be the next area to get torn out for the trolley line, so who knows if that will still be around next summer. With rumors swirling about redoing the Hyperion facade, it might not last too long. They could always put in temporary spots on the ground (think contact paper), and project onto a non-flat surface, but we'll see what happens. After last year's lackluster Nightastic concept, summer really seems to be taking off in style this year!
Originally Posted By WorldDisney <<I'm shocked. Poor bloke (new favorite UK term) must have had to slum it at the DLH!>> No he just went home for the night. He couldve stayed, but it sounded like he had other things to do.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney I agree with FerrotAfros! Yeah, if you dont drink or dance, then its not going to be as fun of course. But thats like saying if you dont like rides or shows, you probably wont enjoy Disneyland too much either . But it IS a great place for peole watching! I didnt see as much because we just got there too late, but the music, images and all the lights alone was fun for me. I dont think I wouldve needed to dance or drink and I wouldve liked it because the music is fun. I cant wait to go back when its going full blast and just watch the kids go at it. I know SOME people just dont like the whole idea of a land turned into a night club basically, but no offense, this is the problem with some Disney fans---too uptight . Yes, things are suppose to be done a certain way and Disney is about 'family'. Well I was there, I saw families there. I even danced with a 9 year old and her mother, so they are there as well. They found something that actually resonates with people AND for the first time, HPB doesnt look completely dead at sunset . The SAME people complaining about this area at night are probably the same people who spent very little time at HPB at night anyway or just a quick ride on TOT. Well its still there . But if its not your thing, certainly understandable and I dont blame people if they just dont like it of course. But it does seem to be a hit with most. And yeah, its a summer event for Nightastic. I never been to this event last year, but I thought was kind of thing you do for it. And it wont last forever. I hope it comes back next year. I mean this is probably DCA's most exciting summer EVER!!! The park is packed, day AND night, people are into WOC and now they got a fun party to keep them busy as well. And best news, its finally lessening DLs crowds a little bit at night as well I'm guessing. This is only a positive for the park as far as I'm concerned! Yeah, it looks bad in the day, but for a summer event people will live.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "GF also has something that TLT just can't compete with: a liquor liscense." Bingo. "the justin bieber mix was ok also" Justin Bieber?? Bleeaaaach!
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt <<I think it is time for some new blood in the entertainment folks.>> "You know who agrees with you? Al Lutz!" I know a few people who do entertainment for Disney in California and Florida and much of what is presented at both resorts is outsourced. Apparently Al doesn't know that.
Originally Posted By leemac <<<<I think it is time for some new blood in the entertainment folks.>> You know who agrees with you? Al Lutz! Really!>> I think there needs to be a clear demarcation line between the various entertainment functions here. Personally I think that WDI Creative Entertainment have an admirable track record of late - with the sole exception of Snow White - The Musical all of the stage shows have been successful (and even Toy Story - The Musical tests well). The nighttime spectacles have been even more popular. The issue is with the local entertainment teams. Thankfully WDW Entertainment has removed Francois Leroux from his post as his appointment was a disaster. The quality of the entertainment is Florida remains dire. Disneyland Entertainment isn't much better. The problem is that shows linger around too long like Beauty and the Beast at D/MGM. Entertainment is usually the first budget to get cut as it is the low hanging fruit.
Originally Posted By LOVE-DCA hey hans it's my opinion if i thought the justin bieber mix was hip, i don't personaly like his songs, but i thought that the way it was mixed was suitable for the dancing. and cc, yeh even if u don't drink or dance it still is fun to watch.
Originally Posted By LOVE-DCA Ok I just wanted to pop in and tell you that the video of WD, and me and SD(well he recorded) busting a move at glow fest is now up and ready to view in the community room I posted a thread..
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I know a few people who do entertainment for Disney in California and Florida and much of what is presented at both resorts is outsourced. Apparently Al doesn't know that.>> There's plenty that he doesn't know, for sure. It's what he does know that often makes folks in TDA and up in Burbank cringe.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I think there needs to be a clear demarcation line between the various entertainment functions here. Personally I think that WDI Creative Entertainment have an admirable track record of late - with the sole exception of Snow White - The Musical all of the stage shows have been successful (and even Toy Story - The Musical tests well). The nighttime spectacles have been even more popular.>> Yes, but how many have there been? This isn't the 1980s and 90s where a show would run for a season or a year and be replaced. Things run forever. SW at DL was a disaster. How no one saw it coming in advance is beyond me. I haven't seen TS: The Musical, but everyone I know who has says it is very poor compared with others. And the new Villians Tonight on the Disney Magic, which I recently saw in person, is really pretty weak and not nearly as good as the Golden Mickeys it replaced. <<The issue is with the local entertainment teams. Thankfully WDW Entertainment has removed Francois Leroux from his post as his appointment was a disaster.>> Really? I guess that $5-milion dollar Tomorrowland disaster needed a fall guy. Is he with the company at all anymore? I'm surprised because Francois did a great job at DLP, yet did nothing right at WDW (except putting lights on the castle in winter). Wonder what the real deal was ... <<The quality of the entertainment is Florida remains dire. Disneyland Entertainment isn't much better.>> I've always thought DL was much better, even if that's not saying much. Still can't believe they don't have any parades at the park though. But there's always live entertainment whether it's jazz in New Orleans Square, Billy Hill in Frontierland, dancing at Carnation ... Tomorrowland Terrace too. ... And DCA as well, although not nearly as good as what the place opened with. <<The problem is that shows linger around too long like Beauty and the Beast at D/MGM. Entertainment is usually the first budget to get cut as it is the low hanging fruit. >> Lee, a decade from now Beauty and Beast will still be playing in FLA.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "Justin Bieber?? Bleeaaaach!" Yeah. Glow Fest sounds kind of fun, but the DJ is playing Justin Bieber tracks....that's kind of scary.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Him and Katy Perry. If I hear that stupid California Girls song one more time....
Originally Posted By murfsmom I'm looking forward to seeing GF when were there for the meets next month. Love to dance, and watch people having fun !!. WD, are you coming to the meets next month ?
