Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 These parties will indeed be back as soon as the first week of August and likely right on thru mid-September until MNSSHP's start. The reason I'm told is two-fold: one to add another 'incentive' (along with the free dining and earlier start of MNSSHP and Food and Wine) to fill rooms in the slowest time of the year and secondly to try and recoup some of the developmental costs/creative for the fireworks, parade etc ... It's very, very, very doubtful (barring them being gangbusters this fall) that this party will ever return.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Eerie beebee, cheerie beebee, The Spirit is about to speak! "Oops. I meant NEVER return." LOL!
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 TDLFAN, I'm so glad you had such a good time last night! And I'm sincerely happy to read an enthusiastic "TDLFAN Seal of Approval" going to a WDW effort! <<the crowd flow was under control>> <<a lovely red carpet with princess motif... small plants with twinkling lights>> <<Main Street buildings were colorfully lit... a light show as building's colors would change depending on the music and the mood... animated projections of Cindy's coach and skelleton skulls... Other areas of the park were very much lit with color spotlights to accent such features as trees and buildings>> <<the parade was very nice>> <<the Fireworks show "Magic, Music and Mayhem". This folks was worth the price of admission>> Wow! It certainly sounds as though WDW did more than keep the Park open later, come up with a name for those hours, and then charge people more for it. It sounds as though they really invested into providing a good guest experience. KUDOS, indeed! (Let's hope they see some positive consequences to their expenditure of effort and money so that they'll be encouraged to put out "quality"!) <<Jack Sparrow, I was a bit disappointed with the CM playing him. Not only did this guy NOT look a lot like Depp, he was playing Jack like an all-out, major-case... QUEEN. Everyone knows the character of Jack has that certain... je ne sais quoi that makes you think he might be... hmmm.. gay?>> Oh, that's disappointing. Yes, Jack should be more... ambiguous. I think this actor needs a few hours with the female pirates you saw. [Although, Off Topic here... Mr. Bill would have loved him. I make Bill watch Disney movies. He endures them and typically has some non-reactive comment at movie's end: "Eh, it was okay." He was like that after POTC:COTBP. But after "Dead Man's Chest," he was absolute passionate: "The movie was okay, but they butched up Jack WAY too much! What, did they think Disney people couldn't handle a gay character?! He's not supposed to BE like he was in this movie!!!" LOL!] Is there any explanation or backstory as to why Princesses and Pirates are sharing the event? Do Princesses and Pirates (not the dressed-up guests) interact with each other in any way? Or are we to assume that it's simple alliteration (and marketing sense) that dictates these two disparate Disney properties are co-hosting a party? Thanks for (yet another) "you-were-there" report and another wonderful set of photographs!
Originally Posted By WolvesTwilight Drat! You worked the ONE Party I didn't work. I worked that morning in The Chapeau and thus I didn't have to be there till 2:30 AM like usual. I'm lucky, I've been able to see the parade and the firworks so many times. I love them both; I love the Lost Boys in the parade. They're very animated its nice seeing something from Peter Pan that isn't Tink or Hook. There was one parade where the bear lost boy was actually replaced by one of the raccoons. Nice change of pace for someone whose seen this parade almost... 30 times? The fireworks give me chills when watching it. Up until recently, watching Cinderella's castle explode was always amazing, but I've seen it so much. =\ Too much of a good thing, I guess? I love the lighting around Main Street, the way the symbols move is nice. The music is also nice and upbeat and makes yo uwant to dance, especially since most parties are slow. I mean SLOW. But its good for the guests who get to walk on rides. =) I love working them, I always wear the pirate mickey ears and sword fight with the kids. Its something to do and all the cast on main street have fun in one way or another in the party. I'm glad you enjoyed it. =)
Originally Posted By danyoung Thanks for the excellent pics of what looked like a fun event. And thanks for the great pics of a danged fine looking flight attendant!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^Danny, I haven't had a chance to look at the pics yet ... did TDLFAN take pics of a good looking flight attendant? Great. I'll have to check it out ... I thought they were all ... you know ... old ... grouchy ... waaaaay past their prime ... purposely ramming their drink cart into you because you're in First Class for free!
Originally Posted By Waistcoated Rabbit I loved all the pics! Does anyone else think its interesting/funny that Aladdin and Jasmine didn't get a float?? Lol all they got were horses!! XD annnd TDLFAN you are definitely NOT fat!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Yes, miracles comes true with Photoshop. >>Question for TDLFAN, from your recent pics: are the Three Good Fairies and the Fairy Godmother at the WDW and TDL parades non-face characters?<< They are rubberheads as far as I know. And Spirit... why have you not checked out my pics?? BTW.. hello from Osaka. You guys would love to see how the new coaster at Universal lights up at night! Looks like a flying comet over the park!!! Anyways.. back to the topic at hand.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<And Spirit... why have you not checked out my pics?? >> You're very prolific, my friend. I just can't keep up ... but I will check them out this weekend. Enjoy Osaka!
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<Osaka was fun but I am in Taipei now.>> Is that some sort of coded answer to the questions I asked after slogging through the 100+ photos you posted here?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Hey Gimme a break, I was on borrowed time on Pcs far far away from home and sometimes I could not sit down and type away for more than mere minutes... >>Is there any explanation or backstory as to why Princesses and Pirates are sharing the event?<< No. But in my opinion (which pixieduster hates anyways) the reason for the shared party is simply profits. Bring out the little boys and girls so they can identify with "something" while enjoying the party. Get it? >>Do Princesses and Pirates (not the dressed-up guests) interact with each other in any way?<< No. They don't mingle together at all.. but they come close in the parade. Yet, the Princesses portion would be concidered Part 1, and the Pirate part would be #2. >>Or are we to assume that it's simple alliteration (and marketing sense) that dictates these two disparate Disney properties are co-hosting a party?<< Yes, I honestly believe you assume correctly. >>And thanks for the great pics of a danged fine looking flight attendant!<< Well Danno... is this your "coming out" party??
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Oh, speaking of Taipei... I will be posting photos of my visit to the World's tallest building in that city, Taipei 101. Hopefully tomorrow the 13th.
Originally Posted By danyoung >Well Danno... is this your "coming out" party??< Nope - I likes my women. But I calls 'em as I sees 'em!
Originally Posted By exdisneyemployee Hey, these are great pics!! Bravo TDL...wonderful pics of the the joint. Had a great time reading and browsing. Take care in Taipei! Can't wait for the pics! Cheers, EDE
Originally Posted By WolvesTwilight Originally, the Pirate and Princess Party was going to be the Villains and Princess Party, or so I hear 'round the Disney water cooler. But, with the success rate of Pirates of the Carribean movies, Disney changed it in the middle of development. I liked watching the guests. Some people in VERY good costumes were assumed to be wandering face characters. Some even were sports and tried to act the part as best they could. It was very touching watching a guest create Disney magic for another.
