Originally Posted By pheneix If Spectromagic had been in the park that screams for it (MGM), then my opinion would be greatly changed. However, the parade has no place in the MK (replacing the MSEP no less!). Spectromagic is okay, but it still pales in comparison to the MSEP. Pheneix
Originally Posted By MouseBear Salutations All, Doobie, Rebekah, and crew- Thanks for your fabulous report. Now sleep for two or three days. ;o) I'm looking forward to seeing MSEP in its new venue. I do think adding floats (for the new animated characters) would greatly improve this parade. MB
Originally Posted By aspenlf After all of this, reading the best interivews in the world and seeing the pictures, as well as missing this parade like crazy when I was there in May...I will DIE if the parade is not running when I am there over Christmas! Great job Doobie and Rebekah! As usual, you have proven to me why this is the only Disney site I visit, except for the actual Disney site for refurbishment info! Leanne
Originally Posted By ToT4me Cant wait to see the parade at DCA!Look's like everyone's pleased and is goin well.
Originally Posted By woody >>And, the nicest touch of all: It says "Disneyland Resort" at the bottom, NOT DCA. I think this shows that Disney Co. is scared to place the Dreaded DCA on anything. I don't know if this is true, but the interpretation is hilarious. DCA is dead, long live the Disneyland Resort!!! I'm glad DCA is finally getting the crowds. DCA may be the success they are seeking. Now, if only they will extend the parade schedule a few weeks beyond Labor Day weekend. I wonder what their plans are in the fall when the ticket discount and parade are discontined? Unless they have a contingency plan, the crowds will be sparse.
Originally Posted By damon63 >Unless they have a contingency plan, the crowds will be sparse.< Maybe not. If the parade brings out large numbers of people who have never been and they spread the word that DCA isn't all that bad then perhaps attendance will start looking more like the original plan. I wonder if Disney is planning some sort of permanent nightime parade or show for DCA to replace the DEP?
Originally Posted By plpeters70 "and they spread the word that DCA isn't all that bad then perhaps attendance will start looking more like the original plan." That's assuming, of course, that the word they're spreading is "good". Disney had better do their best to make sure that everyone is having a really good time - or else they could be in for a very long winter.
Originally Posted By jonvn One might assume that since they have been surveying people at the exit to the park since February, they might have a good idea as to whether or not guest reaction is good or not, and that by doing this discount and getting people in the door, they will spread what Disney has found to be the reaction to other people. Now, if Disney has been getting really bad reactions, then this would not be a particularly clever move on their part. But if they have been getting good reactions, and I hear mainly good reactions, and see mainly good trip reports from people, then it is a very good move, as it does an end run around the people who seem determined to do their best to make the place fail. I really have a hard time imagining them putting in a discount like this with the knowledge that most of the people in the park are going to go out and trash the name of the place. That makes no sense.
Originally Posted By disneylia as always, Doobie, excellent pictures and coverage. i can't wait to see it for myself in about 2 weeks.
Originally Posted By Disneygirl Thank you for the great coverage. You are filling in the gap until I get healed from my surgery! I hope they don't d/c until I am up for a trip to So. Cal. I just watched the MSEP Farewell Video, that will also help fill in the gap! Your informational postings are the best!
Originally Posted By Dlmusic While I must admit I'm not terribly fond of DEP, I figured I might as well write my thoughts. First of all, DEP really does feel odd in DCA. To me anyway, it doesn't flow with the theme at all and is kind of like a twist "Sixth Sense" ending to your day. It was nice to see the parade being performed again, but to me anyway it deserves to be let go. Sure people still enjoy it, but I imagine a new DEP type parade would create a huge response. The music sadly is the most dated element feeling the most out of place in DCA. Especially when you go from the rich soundtracks in the San Francisco area to the moog sythesizer (very wierd feeling). Don't get me wrong, I love the soundtrack of the DEP, but it doesn't need to be played anymore. I'm sure Don Dorsey could come up with a brilliant new score that would have everyone rushing to buy the CDs. The beginning and ending announcements sound a little lacking with the fewer words to say (going from Main Street Electrical Parade to simply Disney's Electrical Parade). The design of the parade route is very open and does lend to the parade feeling very small at times and not as cozy as at Disneyland. Maybe it's just because it's been 5 years since I've seen it and I grew that much . Also, the lack of curb puts you at a slighty lower angle on the floats than was intended (not to mention hurts your legs and feet more). Seeing the parade with Paradise Pier lights turned out to be much less exciting as it didn't really add much to me anyway. It also seemed odd to me how long the music went at the end, didn't remember it lasting that long before. There are some changes that I'm not sure are really changes but seemed different to me: Blue Fairy now sparkles blue (used to sparkle white) Goofy's costume is different Smee's ship is different No Pinocchio or Snow White floats American float looked different as well (can't put my finger on it though, maybe the different angle).
Originally Posted By AladdinAZ skcusyensid wrote: "And, the nicest touch of all: It says "Disneyland Resort" at the bottom, NOT DCA. I think this shows that Disney Co. is scared to place the Dreaded DCA on anything." I'm not so sure that's the case. Maybe they already had the shirts designed with "Disneyland Resort" for when they were planning to re-introduce the Parade back to DL in the next couple years.
Originally Posted By Galaxie 500 For those commenting on Cynthia's interview that Doobie has linked here, that is how she really talks. Every thing she says is fluffy and sweet and just bubbling with fabulousness. Her "Up With People" personality has been in overdrive lately, as there is a morale problem around the Resort and the media seems to be turning on DCA. Whether or not you believe her tone and message to be sincere is up to you.
Originally Posted By Indigo I've never found Cynthia to be less than sincere when I've talked with her. I wouldn't say she's a master of spin. But I've often called her a master of the art of schmoozing.
Originally Posted By cnfonlydisney Ya they are showing it at DCA! That makes no sense. There only showing it there because the new park isn't doing good so they need to get people over there some how. So they bring the magic from The Real Disneyland. Bye for now. Have a Walt Day. cnfonlydisney
Originally Posted By Tannerman LaughingPlace... nice job on the quality of the MPEGs... really enjoyed watching them. Thanks.
