Originally Posted By utahjosh Murphy = he (boys' name) Malificent = she Dragon = he (as danyoung said) Hunk of metal = she (like a ship) So far, it's a tie. I'm going to go with "it."
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 I think the only reason the Dragon was dubbed Murphy was because Murphy's law seemed to apply to every aspect of the debut. Everything that could go wrong did.
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs So will someone please tell me why the first dragon was named Bucky?????
Originally Posted By utahjosh I heard the name Bucky came from the two pipes that shot the flames out of the dragon's mouth - making it look like buck teeth.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <Murphy = he (boys' name)> I know two girls named Murphy, only one guy. And of course there was Murphy Brown.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "I heard the name Bucky came from the two pipes that shot the flames out of the dragon's mouth - making it look like buck teeth." Really? That's funny.
Originally Posted By wangaroa So now we're not hearing anything about the contractor for this thing. Did it all work out with them?
Originally Posted By moviela I attended opening night, and planted myself on the cobblestones center stage. From the neck down the dragon does nothing, no movement, no lighting, nothing. There should have been wiggly tail, some rippling muscles, or just a finger moving. I was more entertained by the centipede with the headlights. I don't know if it was motion controlled from a program or a puppeteer, but the action was stilted and boring. I don't know what the excitment of the crowd was all about. I have seen better performances at the junk yard by the back hoe operator. They should have hired a back hoe operator to demonstrate the possibilities. There is an excellent sound system in place for the show, but it is under utilized for the Dragon. Good sound design would have a scary roar from the dragon it point source speakers in the head or neck, and LFE (I'm a film guy, LFE is low frequency effects) cranked from the land side speakers to rumble the crowd. It is a good show, and a lot of talented people work very hard to turn it in day after day, but when Pan swinging on the rigging of the Columbia is more exciting than the finale it is time to turn the checkbook over to a showman. "If you haven't got a show, don't open the curtain." -Walt Disney
Originally Posted By moviela oneyepete said: "I thought it was Ka the snake?" Of course you are right, I was trying to make it funny. Dale always got my jokes, but Chip, he is much too serious.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 The dragon looked much better in the footage from the second (third?) night, compared to opening night.
Originally Posted By danyoung >I don't know what the excitment of the crowd was all about. I have seen better performances at the junk yard by the back hoe operator.< moviela, I haven't seen the show live yet, but I have seen many of the videos from many angles, and I couldn't be more impressed. And judging from the sounds of the crowd in a video from Friday night's performance, Murhpy is continuing to totally wow the crowd. I just can't imagine why you expect the entire dragon to skip and hop around, but the animation that is there is completely effective, well lit and choreographed, and the special effects of the flame, sparks, and smoke are all perfectly timed. I think it's a spectacular addition to the show, and I can't wait to see it in person.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt The dragon is impressive, but I have to agree with moviela. As the centerpiece of the finale it needs to move more.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan so i finally got to see the dragon last night and holy crap i almost peed myself! it is amazing compared to what the dragon used to look like and it is kinda scary but so cool at the same time!
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Saw it Friday night...very dramatic and authentic except for the giant blow-up balloon look. Just one showing and I prefer the older dragon and hope they do not "improve" WDW. Out of respect for DL lovers I am sorry for the minor criticism. You have waited very loyally for Nightastic. I just think I need to get accustomed to the new look. The crowds were very excited and nothing like an evening on the rivers edge. Perfect.
Originally Posted By grlweatswchpstx Really? The old one? It was just some fabric over a cherry picker arm more or less.. I like the new one, esp with the flame effect that comes right out of the mouth, its pretty cool (even if its caused its share of problems for us). I have to agree with what dan has said above. neekerbell, when did you work at Lincoln? I started there in 2003 when I first got to the park.
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne I saw it Saturday night and shrieked with exctiement..much to the amusement of everybody around me! I really didn't expect it to be there and I was just in awe! It was amazing!
