Originally Posted By SuperDry There are now only four or so performances of The Legend of Mythica remaining before it goes away for good after this coming Sunday. I had the opportunity to visit TDR last weekend, and saw it for what were my final three times. Even a week before it ends, there was a noticeable buzz about it in the park. People were staking claim to prime viewing spots hours before the performance, far more than I've ever seen in the past. Lido Isle filled up 1 hour 15 minutes prior to the show. Front-row spots were claimed four hours in advance. Some guests were already crying. The weather doesn't look so good for this weekend, with rain currently forecast for both Saturday and Sunday. I was fortunate to see it in the regular mode twice, and once in the alternate "rain mode" version, which has about 2/3 less performers and isn't nearly as good. Conditions change rapidly, and I hope for the best for the final performances. With many of the recent and upcoming entertainment changes at TDS, it's the end of an era for that park. But the loss of Mythica is definitely the biggest hit.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'm still disappointed that we only got to see this show one time, but it really seemed to embody everything that makes TDR's entertainment stand out from the other parks. There was literally so much going on that you never knew where you should look, and there was always something new every few moments. Hopefully the weather will cooperate so that they're able to have the final performances at 100%
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I regret I was not able to see the show one last time this week. I was at TDR briefly in the late afternoon on sept 1st to buy some of the new 13th anniversary and 2014 Halloween merchandise. But didn't go in the park. It was raining on and off that evening. Would've been nice. It's such a huge loss. I would not have minded seeing a brand new production come to the park. Not having a replacement show is what bugs me most. I can only hope this won't be the case for the long haul. In the mean time I am looking forward to the new "new York Halloween follies" show and new productions coming to mermaid lagoon and hangar stage. We can only hope they will live up to expected quality.
Originally Posted By leemac Thankfully the last weekend saw all three performances. Sunday was in doubt until the rain finally cleared at 3pm. Virtually every hotel room on property was taken for guests to get their 15 minute early entry. They nabbed just about all of the premium spots in front of the Harbor and Lido Isle. The fortress was full little after 8am when I walked around. I've never seen such an outpouring of emotion in my life. Guests were visibly moved by the final performance. Many guests had made Mythica costumes for their plush for the occasion. It was just a crescendo of applauding for the bows as the character barges made their exits. Mickey kept jumping up from his position to wave goodbye until the Key rounded into the dock backstage. Even the tech crew that were stationed on Mysterious Island were applauded as they exited. It was also very emotional backstage. I was completely drained by the end. Mythica meant so much to be personally and the decision by OLC to retire it hit me a lot harder than I anticipated. The construction of the premium viewing area outside Portofino started on Monday and will continue until February.
Originally Posted By leemac <<In the mean time I am looking forward to the new "new York Halloween follies" show and new productions coming to mermaid lagoon and hangar stage. We can only hope they will live up to expected quality.>> Follies is one of the better shows at Waterfront Park. The storyline is a little more convoluted than I like but it has some great choreography. It also manages to fill the space a lot better than most of the previous shows. The Lido Isle show is also the best I can remember there - a lot of fun. The Skeleton Friends have developed some fun personalities and it is just a cute show. TDL's new Halloween Harvest parade is also excellent and has one of the catchiest tunes I can remember. The show mode isn't quite so appealing but it has a lot of positives. I was worried that the Halloween Fair theme wasn't ideal for the park but it has been executed very well.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Thanks for the update on the final day of Mythica. Aaaah.. seems like yesterday when you, Lindsay and I watched Mythica together near Lido during premiere week. How time flies... Anyways, your assessment of the new Halloween offerings are encouraging. I can't wait to catch the new stuff in the coming weeks.
Originally Posted By david10225 I am doing my once in a life time bucket list trip to Tokyo Disney beginning on 9/29. I am sorry I will not get to see Mythica but I do look forward to all the Halloween entertainment. I am very nervous about the trip, but I made up my mind to get over it and see these places I've read so much about.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros It's sad to hear that such a great show is gone for good, but I'm glad to hear that it got a proper send off. Sounds like it must have been pretty intense if people had been staking out spots for nearly 8 hours by showtime
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>I am very nervous about the trip, but I made up my mind to get over it and see these places I've read so much about.<< Don't be! Although you will probably encounter some language barriers (especially outside TDR) everybody is incredibly helpful and friendly, and will do everything they can to make sure you can communicate with them. Japan is a great place to see some crazy local customs without needing to venture very far from your comfort zone (other than the physical distance, of course)!
Originally Posted By leemac <<I am sorry I will not get to see Mythica but I do look forward to all the Halloween entertainment. >> Be prepared for long lines for the TDS Halloween entertainment. You may have to queue for half a day just to get in to see Halloween Follies. It is a similar story for the Lido Isle show. These are very popular indeed so be prepared for lots of sitting in place for hours. Thankfully TDL is just a parade this year and so you will have plenty of opportunity to see it twice a day. It has three stops for the show mode. Don't forget to try the lottery for UOAT. The venue is in Tomorrowland and the kiosks have English options. You will have to wait almost all day otherwise to get a good view from the hub.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>Don't forget to try the lottery for UOAT. The venue is in Tomorrowland and the kiosks have English options. You will have to wait almost all day otherwise to get a good view from the hub.<< Definitely try for the lottery (as well as the one for One Man's Dream), but you can still get a pretty decent view without it. We showed up about 20-30 minutes before the second show and got a perfectly centered view that was just a few row of people behind the center of the hub. Everybody was standing, but since Japanese people are fairly short I was able to see the entire show without any obstructions The parks weren't especially busy when we were there (30-40min waits for the main E-Tickets), so you may have a tougher time if it's more crowded. If you don't get a seat, I would recommend going to the later show, since people won't be camped out for as long before
Originally Posted By leemac ^^ The Halloween fireworks have complicated matters as there are now four different nighttime shows (Dreamlights, OUAT x2 and Night High Halloween). I'd recommend the second OUAT and trying to push up from the hub in front of Partners. If it is raining then watch from World Bazaar.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros ^^Do they pump the show music into World Bazaar? It was raining on our last night and the street was packed with people, but we left before the show so I couldn't tell. Since that area isn't used for the stage shows or parades (or other large scale entertainment with a massive sound system) it seems like it might not be outfitted properly
