Candlelight Processional/Manners Please!

[plutospup]

We were at the CP Monday 11/28 in the pouring rain, also. DD8 & I shared a single poncho. I was surprised by the number of large golf umberellas that went up blocking the view. Still, though it was a wonderful and moving performance.

 

[srfrgrl07]

IMHO, your example is a tad different then the Candlelight Processional because the Candlelight Processional is a show with seats...and some there even pay for a meal to get better seats...but at the Castle show at MVMCP or for example a band playing in Epcot, you can't really force the people around you to sit. Or if you have a curb seat for the parade and there are people behind you and you decide to stand, the people behind you can't force you to sit.

I just got back and at the Castle show at MVMCP everyone was sitting till it started and then most stood because it was hard to see it over the fake trees they put around the stage. I don't see anything wrong with that. I was at Epcot and a Beatle-type group was singing at UK and we went to take a peek. There were many benches with old people sitting and some people standing around. I accidentally got in front of someone on a bench and they yelled at me to move. I did but my DH told me I shouldn't have had to move.

Just wanted to give a different perspective. I don't think standing to see a show in front of the castle is exactly the same as standing at the Candlelight Processional. IMHO.

I think it's just curtious to not block another person's view no matter what type of performance you're at. I'm 5' tall, so my view is blocked quite often. I don't mind usually at concerts, because for the most part I just want to hear the music, but if I'm standing somewhere and someone who is 6' tall decides to stand in front of me I really wonder why they aren't more considerate? Maybe they're not aware, and that's fine I don't call it to their attention. I usually find a place to stand that allows me a view in between people and can see ok. Personally, if I go to watch the MK parade or Cinderellabration, I'm always aware of all of the children around me and make a point to not obstruct their view as long as I'm aware of where they are behind me.

 

[CheshireVal]

I think it's just curtious to not block another person's view no matter what type of performance you're at. I'm 5' tall, so my view is blocked quite often. I don't mind usually at concerts, because for the most part I just want to hear the music, but if I'm standing somewhere and someone who is 6' tall decides to stand in front of me I really wonder why they aren't more considerate? Maybe they're not aware, and that's fine I don't call it to their attention. I usually find a place to stand that allows me a view in between people and can see ok. Personally, if I go to watch the MK parade or Cinderellabration, I'm always aware of all of the children around me and make a point to not obstruct their view as long as I'm aware of where they are behind me.

Well, I'm 6'0", and I won't walk up and shove in front of someone shorter than I am.... but I won't stand in the very back to watch a parade if I've been waiting for a while, even if I might be blocking latecomers' views.

 

[DisneyKidds]

As for Phil Donohue, was anybody else at the early performance on his first night?

We were, and he messed up pretty big. As you all know the narrator reads passages with stops in between. Well, at Phils first performance he just kept reading and blew right thru two stops. For any of us who knew what was going on it was quite suspenseful to see how they'd pull it out, given that that is a HUGE flub. You have the orchestra and choir all confused, not to mention the lighting people, etc. What were they to do? Oh, my!!!

Fortunately John Sinclair took control. I could see him making subtle motions to the orchestra and choir to sit tight as Phil kept reading. When Phil finally did stop the conductor began the performance with the second song on the program and they performed two songs back to back. I guess he figured three straight songs would be too much. As those two songs were being performed the stage manager made his way to Phil to make sure there were no other flubs. For those who hadn't seen the show before, they might not have known anything was up unless they were following the program. Unfortunately, Shout for Joy is such a powerful beginning to the show and that is the song they skipped.

After the show was completed and before the recessional Phil made a comment about how he made such a big mistake but nobody knew because of the talent of Mr. John Sinclair.

 

[xmelissax]

Wow. Actually, I'd say you were the one being rude. I mean, if she was talking on the phone during the show, I certainly would have understood. That is absolutely rude and I would definately say something about that! I don't see the problem with her talking on it while she waited in line, though. Were you talking with your friends? I bet she wasn't interested in hearing your conversation either. Why does it matter to you if she was talking to someone on the phone or to the person standing next to her?

I definately agree.

 

[Cruise04]

I will tell you one thing that bothers me and someone mentioned this on page two that they did this - when I'm sitting on a bench and someone does come and stand in front of me and there is room on either side. Now if it's several "rows" in front of me that is another thing and I don't get upset. But if someone just stops right in front of me when I'm sitting then I get upset.

Another thing that really irritates me and I've had this done several times is when I have waited for quite a while to see a parade or show and I was the first in line at the rope and someone decides it's in their right to show up just as it's starting and try to stand right in front of me or shove me out of where I'm standing. Now, just to let you know - I'm 4'10" (and in my mid-30's) and I make the time to get a good spot so I can see what I'm waiting for to be able to enjoy it. I have at many times let a family with kids stand next to me, or let the kids in front of me, if they are in a spot that the kids just can't see. I know what it's like not being able to see and if they are shorter than me, then I'll do what I can to help them have an enjoyable experience.

 

[Talking Hands]

Fortunately John Sinclair took control. I could see him making subtle motions to the orchestra and choir to sit tight as Phil kept reading. When Phil finally did stop the conductor began the performance with the second song on the program and they performed two songs back to back. I guess he figured three straight songs would be too much. As those two songs were being performed the stage manager made his way to Phil to make sure there were no other flubs. For those who hadn't seen the show before, they might not have known anything was up unless they were following the program. Unfortunately, Shout for Joy is such a powerful beginning to the show and that is the song they skipped.

WOW! I would have been sorely disappointed as that is my favorite of all the songs. It is beautiful and the interpreter is incredible to watch.

 

[DisneyKidds]

I know, I know........that's just how I felt. Funny, I thought for sure there would be more talk of Phil's flub here on the DIS.

 

[srfrgrl07]

Well, I'm 6'0", and I won't walk up and shove in front of someone shorter than I am.... but I won't stand in the very back to watch a parade if I've been waiting for a while, even if I might be blocking latecomers' views.

Maybe I should clarify...I don't mean that taller people should be in the back and shorter people in the front. I'm talking about those who stand directly in front of me at a distance no greater than 2-3 feet (usually I can see over or around them if they're farther away.) And I'm talking about people arriving after me. I would never expect that a taller person who is in the front row because they got there early to move so that I can see.

 

[LoveWDW]

I would see the CP again, I loved the music. When I looked at the program I wondered if people would know the custom of standing for the Hallelujah Chorus.

I was surprised when the conductor turned around, but everybody was singing, so we did, too.

 

[goofy4tink]

WOW! I would have been sorely disappointed as that is my favorite of all the songs. It is beautiful and the interpreter is incredible to watch.

That's one of my favorites also. I would have been mighty miffed if I had to go without that one!!!

 

[cjsmom5]

I think the time has come for Disney to try to find a new celebrity narrator, other than Phil Donahue, for that slot next year. I know that this year that was one of the reasons we did not go as we have not been impressed in previous years with his narration and didn't want ot spend the monies. Having been for so many years I would have been very disappointed if I had attended that performance. This year, though, I still enjoyed listening to the music several nights as we strolled around "the world."