Originally Posted By leemac <<more people on rides and avoiding the parade.>> Smart people at MK that day then. The number of people I've overheard saying "WTF?" with quizzical faces afterwards is too many.
Originally Posted By ChiMike On this I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I would love to see MK & DL both stop doing the daytime parades for a few years. I really don't think they are a neccessary component to a day at Disney. Not when you read things like: >>The number of people I've overheard saying "WTF?" with quizzical faces afterwards is too many.<< I would love to see the sacrifice of no daytime parade for a while translate into more energy for new nighttime parades on both Main Streets and then when the time is right a return of a, new, fresh, enjoyable daytime parade.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 We have skipped the last few trips, as have others I know-- even skipping Spectromagic at night. Stuck around for a good spot to watch after it re - replaced MSEP....but updates needed there also.
Originally Posted By leemac ChiMike that is a great idea! I think it would work perfectly at MK (providing at least DAK and D-MGM keep a daytime parade and preferably the Epcot 25th one gets approved) but I'm not sure about DL. I think there is more of an expectation of a daytime parade there. Plus I don't find the parade route as intrusive as I do at MK. I don't dare leave TL when the parades are on at MK. Mike I'm recommending you for a promotion....
Originally Posted By ChiMike >>Plus I don't find the parade route as intrusive as I do at MK.<< Again, I will certainly agree with this. Can't blame the current guys for this 'd'oh' though. >>Mike I'm recommending you for a promotion.... << HA. That's nice coming, especially coming from you...
Originally Posted By ChiMike Man, bad English. I was being sincere too. >>That's nice, especially coming from you Lee
Originally Posted By leemac ^^ You always have insightful comments about WDW Mike and I'm glad you are here on LP (and I'm being sincere too!)
Originally Posted By tcsnwhite "On this I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I would love to see MK & DL both stop doing the daytime parades for a few years. I really don't think they are a neccessary component to a day at Disney. Not when you read things like:" SORRY, but I think that's blashephemous!!!! Daytime parades are a traditional part of Disney parks experiences. What they need is new investment and attention actaully given to them. Soryy, can't condone that one!!!
Originally Posted By ChiMike >>SORRY, but I think that's blashephemous!!!! Daytime parades are a traditional part of Disney parks experiences<< SORRY, but they are not!!! They're no more sacred than clean queues, well-kept coherent CMs, attraction effects that operate, and clean bed-sheets.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: I like the parades, too, tcsnwhite, duckling. They are most certainly a tradition at both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom. Parades make a guest's day seem as though there's some sort of special holiday going on. There was a parade on Disneyland's opening day and for those who don't happen to enjoy them all they have to do is avoid them. No need to spoil the fun for those who DO like to watch them. My only complaint is that they aren't changed out often enough. The current one has been around too long. But at least it's a more convenient way for guests to take pictures of the characters, instead of standing in long lines, elsewhere, for that sort of thing.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: I was just thinking that, actually, even those who DON'T happen to like the parades at Disney theme parks should be grateful they're still around. After all, there's something for you to take advantage of during all those parades. It means there will be that much less competition between you and other guests--while you wait in line for an attraction. The line will be shorter for you because others are off watching the parade!
Originally Posted By ChiMike I have nothing against parades. But a daily running afternoon parade that runs year-round, year after year, is NOT a Disney tradition. I think there are a lot of people who have become used to the continual presentation of parades and shows. It's certainly a nice perk, but not something I feel is a necessary component to a day at Disney. I simply feel no parade is better than a 5 year old parade ran w/ little enthusiasm
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 >>SORRY, but I think that's blashephemous!!!! Daytime parades are a traditional part of Disney parks experiences<< <<SORRY, but they are not!!! They're no more sacred than clean queues, well-kept coherent CMs, attraction effects that operate, and clean bed-sheets. >> Oh, c'mon that was way too easy. A layup. Let's see you shoot one from behind the arc.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I simply feel no parade is better than a 5 year old parade ran w/ little enthusiasm>> Yes. But look at how much they save by not updating their product ...
Originally Posted By tcsnwhite "Oh, c'mon that was way too easy. A layup. Let's see you shoot one from behind the arc." Well, I don' have the energy to keep arguing it to do how much meds I am on after my surgery last week, but I still feel like parade are a tradition. And parks that don't have them lack that certain classic essential disney feeling. I would love to at leatst see them get all new ones more often, and even at that, create ones that could still run longer, but be real strong productions in the first place that have great repeatability. As I see it, if you don't like then, don't watch them. Millions of disney goers a year around the world expect a beautiful 'disney parade'. it is not just us disney goobs. Overall, if you don't like them, don't watch them. Don't ruin or take away the experience for all the rest of us. NOw back to topic, anyone here anything on what the new music may sound like? still orchestral, are more upbeat?
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> But a daily running afternoon parade that runs year-round, year after year, is NOT a Disney tradition. << Why? I would think it is.... >> no parade is better than a 5 year old parade ran w/ little enthusiasm << I don't understand what you mean by this. The CM's and characters IN the parade are doing an all-out performance.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I have to say folks, Parades never did much for me (except MSEP), but after seeing how much my wife enjoys them, and now my kids, they are an essential part of the Disney experience for us!
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> no parade is better than a 5 year old parade ran w/ little enthusiasm << How about a Broadway play that's been performing virtually unchanged for 5 years? (except for cast member changes as people move on) Is that a bad thing? Should a play be updated every year so that repeat playgoers can see something new?
