Originally Posted By Manfried I think its fun to have it back. Time for a new generation to enjoy it.
Originally Posted By dshyates My kids (9&13) already saw it at DLR. Anywho, when they come to Otown this summer, they are gonna be all about "the boy who lived". The last 2 times they have been here they didn't even want to go the WDW.
Originally Posted By Disneydanny why can't WDW just get their MSEP floats back from Hong Kong. I mean they arn't even being used
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< why can't WDW just get their MSEP floats back from Hong Kong. I mean they arn't even being used >>> I can't for the life of me figure out why they have not started performing the MSEP at HKDL. Considering the enormous attendance and financial problems they have, it would seem to me that adding the MSEP to the entertainment lineup is a no-brainer. It's just the kind of offering that only Disney can do really well - why not use it to differentiate the park from the nearby Ocean Park and help establish the "Disney Parks" brand? Obviously, I'm not the only one to think of this, if they went to the trouble to ship the WDW MSEP unit to HK. I'd love to be a fly on the wall during the decision-making process when they changed their minds.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I adore MSEP. Spectro and especially Fantillusion were a huge miss for me. But when that Baroque Hoedown starts I cannot help but be excited. I still love it, though I do fancy seeing Dreamlights.
Originally Posted By Mr X I believe the Fantillusion you saw was extremely scaled down, no? As I said, I prefer Dreamlights but Fantillusion was definitely a huge, impressive production in its' own right. I LOVED the Jawas and, pretty much the whole evil section was pretty awesome. That plus the fact that the show encompassed the ENTIRE parade route was very impressive to me.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo It is a slightly smaller version, but I only like the Maleficent and Jafar floats, the music is not great and I hate show stops. I really do tend to avoid Fantillusion and I really miss MSEP. Seeing it at DL in the 70's and 80's, DLP in the 90's, WDW in 2000, and DCA in the Aughts. I adore it, and can watch it again and again. It is the only parade Disney has done that I feel that way inclined.
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl <<But when that Baroque Hoedown starts I cannot help but be excited. I still love it>> With you on this one Dave..Love that Baroque Hoedown.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 My guess is that the new music & effects are the exact same ones installed for the DCA version. The Tinker Bell lead float, the pixie dust on all the floats, and the soundtrack inspired by Tokyo Disneyland's Dreamlights. I would really love the old parade to finally be retired for good at some point. Freshening up the same old floats just seems boring. Something entirely new would be wonderful.
Originally Posted By dshyates This IS the modern Disney thinking outside the box. The olod Disney would actually waste money on creating a new parade. The "New" Disney has seen the light of nostalgia and sees $$$$ in NOT creating new stuff. Just reviving old stuff. But that is PROBABLY a good thing. Do you really want the talented team that brought you the Stitch Stage imagineering a new parade that will stay for 17 years?
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I love MSEP, it brings back so many memories. I hope it stays around for a while.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< 37 years isn't enough? >>> There are some things that are timeless. For example, there's no notion that Mickey Mouse should be replaced just because he's been around for 80+ years. The classic E-ticket rides like POTC and HM are now over 40 years old, but are nowhere near wearing out their welcome. Generally speaking, I agree that parades and shows have limited shelf life, but I think MSEP is in its own category, especially if it ever got redone in the States similar to what was done with Dreamlights at TDL.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer It's funny- it was here 10 years ago,too! I'm more anxious to see what Spectro gets while it is down and being worked on.
Originally Posted By yoyoflip93 <<<I'm more anxious to see what Spectro gets while it is down and being worked on.>>> Mhm! Same here. I grew up with Spectro, so it's always been my favorite nighttime parade. I love the Baroque Hoedown, but MSEP needs a major face lift, more than Spectro.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< I love the Baroque Hoedown, but MSEP needs a major face lift, >>> It's already been done, and been in service for 8+ years in Tokyo: it's called Dreamlights.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<This IS the modern Disney thinking outside the box. The olod Disney would actually waste money on creating a new parade. The "New" Disney has seen the light of nostalgia and sees $$$$ in NOT creating new stuff. Just reviving old stuff. But that is PROBABLY a good thing. Do you really want the talented team that brought you the Stitch Stage imagineering a new parade that will stay for 17 years?>> To be fair, that was an entertainment issue not an Imagineering one ... you can blame WDI for $%it like SGE and MILF. I'd like to think that after creating parades like Fantilusion and TDL EP Dreamlights that Disney has the talent to make it happen. Having the will is a different matter, though. But, hey, good news ... WDW's 30th Anniversary Parade/100 Years of Dead Dude Walt/Snowglobe Hell WILL be replaced ... if you can wait another 18-20 months!
Originally Posted By dshyates "WDW's 30th Anniversary Parade/100 Years of Dead Dude Walt/Snowglobe Hell WILL be replaced..." Good, I never really liked the "Collectible Merchedise Available At The Emporium Parade".
Originally Posted By disney pete maybe im easy to please and although it would be nice to have a brand new nightime spectacular i am happy to see either MSEP or SPECTRO i like the latter best but as long as they have something going on is what matters to me,it still irks me wiyh what they are doing with fantasmic over at MGM.
Originally Posted By yoyoflip93 <<<It's already been done, and been in service for 8+ years in Tokyo: it's called Dreamlights.>>> That's great, only problem is that it's in Japan. It's a shame that Disney management in the US is too cheap to upgrade to that quality of entertainment.
