Originally Posted By TP2000 This was posted on Miceage this afternoon... "EDITOR’S NOTE 8/3: The addition of Voices of Liberty out front this summer has done nothing to help the low attendance at the Mr. Lincoln show. Beginning August 23rd the theater is going to be used for special AP screenings of classic Disney movies on select evenings through October. APs will be able to vote online or at the park for which movies they want to see on the big screen, and then sign up for specific dates and specific movies. The upcoming AP movie nights should be the busiest the 400 seat Mr. Lincoln theater has been in decades. - Al Lutz" I wonder if this means the Voices Of Liberty will be going away at the end of summer and not return? I also wonder what the movie choices will be. I would enjoy seeing a big Cinemascope classic like Mary Poppins on the big screen. But if it's something more modern and junky with precious yet smutty Disney Channel "stars" like Hannah Montana, then I'll pass. Let's hope they stick with the Walt Disney classics on this one. Of course, the deviant side of me really wants to start an online campaign to vote for "Herbie Goes Bananas" and/or "The Apple Dumpling Gang" and throw off the vote tally a bit.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>I would enjoy seeing a big Cinemascope classic like Mary Poppins on the big screen.<< Captain Nitpick sez ... Mary Poppins wasn't in Cinemascope. ;-) Opinions seem to vary as to what the intended aspect ratio was (as do the various home video releases). But there's no dispute that it was shot on standard, non-anamorphic 35mm.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Who is going to go to Disneyland and watch a movie for 2 or or more hours? This seems more suitable for the AMC multiplex (which could also use some customers) out in DTD than inside one of the parks.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>Who is going to go to Disneyland and watch a movie for 2 or or more hours?<< I would, if I had an AP. I've never understood why they didn't do this at the DTD AMC.
Originally Posted By DBitz2 The Voices of Liberty were only scheduled for a "limited engagement" appearance, as stated on the sign outside the theater and on the Parks Blog. I forget the exact date, but, the Blog had said they were expected to run through the middle of September. I've heard some of the singers encouraging guests to keep returning as it could influence management to extend them. I don't know where Al is getting his info on Lincoln attendance, but, every time that I've gone in when the VOL are performing, the theater has been at least two thirds full if not more. I don't hit it on every visit however, so there may be slower days. I'm hoping that they'll bring them back at Christmastime, although, I'd also love to see the Dicken's Carolers returned during that time. As an AP, I would go to see the movies, IF they were something rarely seen on a big screen AND on weekend nights, not workday weekday nights. I would be willing to be that if there is voting for particular films, Disney will preselect which films. Otherwise, I can see LOTS of votes for Song of the South!
Originally Posted By DBitz2 Voices of Liberty are scheduled to perform through September 16th. <a href="http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/07/celebrating-independence-day-with-voices-of-liberty-at-disneyland-park/" target="_blank">http://disneyparks.disney.go.c...nd-park/</a>
Originally Posted By Manfried An AP would go see the movies. Just like all those people promised they would go see Lincoln and the theater would be packed. You know what I think? There aren't as many of you avid Disney hard core fans as some believe, or Al Lutz believes.
Originally Posted By berol I take it that they'll sell $700 tickets and have some unique trinket to somewhat justify it. Earlier closures at that time of year make movie night a snap to schedule.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>An AP would go see the movies.<< Not just any AP. Me and DBitz2. (Except I don't have an AP, so I guess, DBitz2, you get a private screening!) >>Just like all those people promised they would go see Lincoln and the theater would be packed.<< Who are these mysterious people of which you speak? I really have no idea if showing movies in the Lincoln Theater would be popular or not. My gut says no. There are exceptions, but I find that Disneyland nuts, as a whole, really couldn't give a tinker's dang about the film back catalog. I bet there ain't ten people reading this who have ever even heard of The Cookie Carnival, and probably even fewer than that who would drive to Disneyland to see it.
Originally Posted By Manfried Agreed. Lame idea putting movies in. Why not do the smart thing. Implode the building and build a brand new attraction/ride?
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Because all the people who never go there would have a freakin cow!
Originally Posted By doombuggy "Who is going to go to Disneyland and watch a movie for 2 or more hours?" The same APers that camp out hours before a 20min show. I'd see Sleeping Beauty ONLY if it was the 70mm. and in 3D lol
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Maybe Mr. Lincoln could host short clips of Disney movies, and provide quippy commentary. "the world has never had a good definition of the word liberty. Or in the case of this next clip from 'Window Washers', hilarity."
Originally Posted By Bellella So does this mean that Mr. Lincoln will only run on select nights, or that the show will be severely curtailed? Now I seriously regret not dropping by the theater on my last trip. I. M. Stupid!!
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Mr. Lincoln: Anyone here from Ohio? Ever taken a drink from it? Ba-dum-dum!
Originally Posted By mawnck >>Now I seriously regret not dropping by the theater on my last trip.<< BUSTED! And you call yourself a true Disney fan .... This reflects badly on Mr. Lincoln, when even Bellella can't work up enough interest to go see him.
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