Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View.asp?ID=318" target="_blank">LP Lotion: LP Lotion: 2006 Very Merry Christmas Parade</a>
Originally Posted By tcsnwhite Honestly, what a relic!!! This parade needs a total overhaul. Those floats are ancient- and I don't see how goofy's candy company ties in? Now I have much more appreciation for A Christmas Fantasy at DL in CA.
Originally Posted By tcsnwhite also, where is the on-route parade lighting? does the MK not have any? The whole parade is practically in the dark. This parade looks better in the day in the sunlight. I am sorry, I know people love this parade, but compare this to DL's and you can see a major difference. There is no excuse for it, this is just sad and pathetic for a Disney parade. *uh-oh, I'm turning into TDLFAN!!!
Originally Posted By Doobie The parade is obviously more visible in person than it is in this video, but it is quite dark where we saw it. It's brighter on Main Street but that's less than half the route. It does look much better in the day time. Doobie.
Originally Posted By kennect Doobie, I thought the video looked pretty good....What type or make camera was used?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>*uh-oh, I'm turning into TDLFAN!!!<< ..and how is that "bad"? ..but kidding aside, yes the parade could use a major overhaul and some new magic. The Goofy's Candy Co. is a pathetic attempt to advertize the shops by the same name on property. Just what the kids in America need most.. more candy! Then again... this is as good as it gets for the MK in regars to special parade entertainment. At least I am glad they still feel obligate to do this, because frankly...if people didn't expect this in december, they would not do it.
Originally Posted By Doobie Our camcorder is a Panasonic PV GS200. I brightened it a little bit in the editing program. Doobie.
Originally Posted By Dis-Philip TDLFAN and tcsnwhite, people like you need to be more respectful of WDW. All this WDW-bashing is getting old, stale and repetitive VERY fast and your elitist attitudes are becoming more and more annoying! P.S.: The Candy Co. is not pathetic advertising like you make it out to be, TDLFAN! You REALLY need to chill and lighten up!
Originally Posted By kennect Doobie, Thanks for that info...I am in the market for a new camera and no clue these days as to what is what...At least that info gives me something to go on...
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>TDLFAN and tcsnwhite, people like you need to be more respectful of WDW.<< Sorry, I am not a Pollyanna. Besides, WDW is not respectful of me as a guest when I have to put up with trash and badly updated attractions.
Originally Posted By Kane22 <<Sorry, I am not a Pollyanna. Besides, WDW is not respectful of me as a guest when I have to put up with trash and badly updated attractions.>> Well TDLFAN why don't you stop going to WDW & stop leaving comments under WDW. Nobody cares to what you have to say about WDW because your just a spoiler in the bunch!
Originally Posted By Kane22 Other than that thanks Dis-Philip at least me & you are on the same page!
Originally Posted By Doobie This conversation has been had before and recently. Can we get back to parade discussion? Thanks. Doobie.
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Originally Posted By Dis-Philip Kane22 and I weren't pelting you with childish attacks, TDLFAN, we were just telling you the truth. While we agree that there are still things at WDW that need improvement, you've become way too obsessive over finding the negative and not concentrating enough on the positive. You easily come off as a sour grape who seriously needs to get a life and give WDW a break! P.S.: Staying on topic, the Xmas Parade at MK is just fine as it is. While I agree that some more changes may be in order, it's still one of the best parades that they ever do on property each year.
Originally Posted By kennect TDL, It would be wonderful to see an entire new Christmas parade at WDW...I have thought about this all day...But I doubt it will be happening anytime soon...I have come to my own conclusion that somehow they see it as a classic tradition for the MK park...The money would certainly be there for a new one if they chose to do such...Regardless, I feel that the parade does need some new life added to it...It needs some extra spark that isn't there right now..I feel sure this year will provide something new regarding Pirates but probably little else,if that hasn't already happened...It is a great traditional holiday parade but it really hasn't changed much over the years....I would hate to see the toy soldiers vanish but that is due to a personal reason of my own...I have no clue as to if anyone else can even relate to their presence these days...Regardless an updated version would be fun to see...Times and technology has changed quite a bit in the last few years...And then when you think how much Disney has also changed over the last couple of decades....It does seem they could do something a little more exciting....But as said above, maybe some folks find it to be classic not to be screwed around with...Who knows....When was the last time the Christmas parade got a whole new look?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN There has been some minor twicks here and there in the past decade but overall, nothing that would stand out as unique. In regards to the marching toy soldiers... I would be devastated if they were to be replaced. They are the parade's biggest highlight. Also, maybe the reason why this parade feels old and tired is because we get to see the same old floats being used over and over and over.. in the halloween parade, and even at least one of the in the regular daytime parade, and I am sure they will be re-used again if they do a parade for the Princess and Pirates party in 2007.
Originally Posted By kennect One thing I have never thought about as I see this parade each year is the idea are there any changes as to how it is laid out in terms of presentation? I know that sounds dumb and confusing...Even though I have visited WDW numerous times during the holidays I have only once tried to see the parade and that was on a Christmas evening....It was the biggest mistake of life...The number of people well exceeded anything safe if something had happened...Long before the parade even started we felt we were in a bad situation and decided to leave...But leaving was a major issue...People were out of control pushing and pulling and we got caught in a situation that got nasty but escaped unharmed other than being screamed at by some New Yorker...These days when I visit during the holidays I make sure I keep it very low...Plus I will never visit again during the actual week of Christmas...It is crazier than the middle of summer there in my mind....
