Originally Posted By kennect Kevin,in his lastest article at Miceage, seems to think La Nouba will be closing soon at DTD....Any true rumors of such?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 First, it's very good advice to not believe everything you read in Kevin's columns. Second, it is likely that La Nouba will close in the next few years and be replaced by another Cirque show (my money is on Mystere).
Originally Posted By vbdad55 ^^^^^^^^^^^ I would love to see the Beatle's Love show go in there. I am not a fan of Cirque, but would absolutely go to see that one.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^Love is the best Cirque show I've seen thus far. But it won't be coming to WDW.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I only have the soundtrack, and have seen brief clips but would really like to go...but have little interest in Vegas, as gambling just not something I ever got into.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I only have the soundtrack, and have seen brief clips but would really like to go...but have little interest in Vegas, as gambling just not something I ever got into.>> I get bored after 30 minutes of poker or slots. But Vegas is an amazing place for the same reasons WDW is ... the resorts, the dining, the entertainment (OK, WDW can't compete on this at all). I get tired of Vegas in a way I don't of WDW. But if I go a year without visiting, I start feeling like it's time ... been about six months now so I think I'm OK until 2008!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I love live entertainment, but can see some pretty amazing stuff in Chicago, as well as my numerous trips to NY each year, so I guess for me I would have to like to gamble to go back. Ditto for the dining, especially in Chicago for me.. I had an OK time, but little repeatability factor for me I guess as gambling holds no interest for me and much of the rest I can get elsewhere...no offense to those who like Vegas... I have numerous friends who go for weekend trips....I would rather do a weekend trip somewhere and play 36 holes of golf a day, which would bore others. Different strokes....
Originally Posted By leemac WDW are evaluating whether to change the current show out for the new Tokyo show that opens next Spring. It isn't a done deal by any stretch.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^Interesting Lee. I had heard talk in Las Vegas over the winter of Mystere possibly going to Orlando. Any truth to that at all? Or will it be this new production or La Nouba stays?
Originally Posted By nbodyhome When I worked at DRC, they seemed to be thinking a 5 year timeline on La Nouba before it changes to something else. La Nouba is a great show, though - glad that it has stuck around so far (but I do expect them to change it sometime). Kevin also has said in the past that they'd be charging for parking at DD like at Uni (of course, Universal only charges during the day for the parks, not for shopping, etc. at night).
Originally Posted By DAR The whole Cirque gives me a creepy feeling. But I do have the Love soundtrack and it's terrific.
Originally Posted By kennect I want to say that I read something years ago relating to the Cirque contract with WDW was for ten years...And that it allowed for changes in the show after a five year period...Well I guess the show has been running for at least five years and at this point with extremely minor changes, most notably artist....Strangest part is I can't remember what year La Nouba actually opened???? Anyone know....I doubt Mystere would replace the show since it just signed a new contract in Vegas a couple of years ago to extend its run there...Cirque really seems to have a problem dealing with old shows that should simply be retired....Saltimbalco is now being retooled as an arena show...Ancient touring tent show that should be gone but is now getting a new life due to the way Cirque is thinking these days...Their creative department is beginning to sound like Disney's...Milk it until there isn't a drop left.... I can't imagine Cirque bringing something such as Mystere to WDW without either major changes to the show or major changes to the theater...Better yet is the question of what really is the Tokyo show going to be? Something original or the La Nouba take off?
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Kevin also has said in the past that they'd be charging for parking at DD like at Uni (of course, Universal only charges during the day for the parks, not for shopping, etc. at night). << While I would normally oppose pay parking, I would support pay parking at DD. I also think they might loose a lot of business if they implement that policy. What kind of crowds does La Nouba generate now.
Originally Posted By ChiMike They need to just suck it up, expect some scammers, and reinstitute RESORT quality service. It is insane that they don't run buses from the park to Downtown Disney. First they shorten park hours to manipulate people to end their night at Downtown Disney and then they make it harder for those very same people to reach it.
Originally Posted By kennect Another thought I had on La Nouba was the fact that everytime I have seen it the cast is working at 100 percent...I have seen it something like five times and everytime there simply is no slack in the performances....Their professional attitude is something to be admired....For me this was one thing that Eisner did for WDW that was right...
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<I had an OK time, but little repeatability factor for me I guess as gambling holds no interest for me and much of the rest I can get elsewhere...no offense to those who like Vegas... I have numerous friends who go for weekend trips....>> You may want to try it another time or two. Initially I never wanted to go to Vegas... but my wife really did. So a few years ago we planned a Road Trip to Disneyland and decided to stop in Vegas for a few days on the way back. We had a good time there, but like my first visit to WDW, I really wasn't all that impressed. But I was intrigued. Last fall I really wanted to get away for a few days and Vegas seemed a great place to do it. My wife gave me the Okey Dokey and I was on my way. Being on my own really let me explore Vegas in a way that I had not before. What did I discover? That it had more to offer than I ever dreamed!! So I asked my wife if we could go there again for my birthday and she agreed. She also agreed that she was far more impressed this time than she had been before. Like WDW, Vegas can be so overwhelming on your first trip that it is hard to really evaluate what it offers. On subsequent trips you start to discover what makes it so special. Las Vegas offers a level of options and excitement that I've never found anywhere else. Yes, Disney is still my first love and always will be. But when the usual starts to seem usual, I'm sure glad I've got Ms. Vegas there waiting for me with open arms...
Originally Posted By ChiMike I've always loved Vegas and I am glad RT gave it a second chance. I can't wait until the Monorail is extended to McCarin and beyond. With all of the past screw-ups they had to endure it's great to see a (USA) Monorail system being put to good use.
