Has Disney Parks lost hope in developing great parades and shows?

[DodgerGirl]

I was at DIsneylabd Park two weeks ago and was lamenting the lack of shows and entertainment. The HUnchback stage near Small World has been dark forever....cannot even remember the last show that was performed there. There used to be dancing and a band at Carnation Gardens. The large building in Tomorrowland that used to house technology and innovation exhibits empty. Just doesn't feel right.

The stage that you mention by It's A Small World used to have a comedy show where they would do funny versions of Tangled and Beauty And The Beast. And the reason why that show never came back was due to low audience attendance. But that show is an example of when Disneyland was starting to go downhill in it's entertainment. But you know what show DCA never brought back to Avengers Campus again? The Hawkeye stage show and they should bring it back especially since it was a Christmas themed show and it was a hit but it was never seen again since. But I agree with you that Disneyland needs to have more shows and entertainment and a daytime parade would fit in perfectly

 

[BrianL]

The stage that you mention by It's A Small World used to have a comedy show where they would do funny versions of Tangled and Beauty And The Beast. And the reason why that show never came back was due to low audience attendance. But that show is an example of when Disneyland was starting to go downhill in it's entertainment. But you know what show DCA never brought back to Avengers Campus again? The Hawkeye stage show and they should bring it back especially since it was a Christmas themed show and it was a hit but it was never seen again since. But I agree with you that Disneyland needs to have more shows and entertainment and a daytime parade would fit in perfectly

That's not quite correct. The Tangled and Beauty and the Beast shows are held at the Royal Theater that is in front of the castle on the West side and do still run. It's called Storytelling at the Royal Theater, and it alternates between the two.

The Fantasyland Theater near It's A Small World is a much larger theater that most recently had Mickey and the Magical Map (great show!), but that has been gone for a few years now. They have used the theater seasonally for some limited time shows that were less elaborate. There is work going on in that theater now, so there may be a new show coming.

 

[LAS2AMS]

There is work going on in that theater now, so there may be a new show coming.

As discussed in the DL forum, last month Disney held a casting call for a new show. Some of us thought it would be for the Holidays but obviously that’s not the case. It’s a larger show, so if they’re doing work there, that’s most likely it.

 

[DodgerGirl]

I wonder what new show is gonna go in the Fantasyland Theater? Because if the show happens to be good Disneyland will return to having good entertainment again. Because ever since the loss of Mickey And The Magical Map and the short-lived The Lion King show Fantasyland Theater needs a better show

 

[DodgerGirl]

As I mentioned before I wonder why Disney does not have any interest in character breakfast shows and if people saw character breakfast shows the kids would love it. But what could work for Walt Disney World's Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom is a Beauty And The Beast themed dinner show where people could see Belle The Beast Gaston and The Enchanted Objects perform a interactive show that would involve the guests interacting with the characters in a dancing segment. Because I find it odd that for the price people pay to eat at Be Our Guest they should have more characters and a lunch/dinner show would fit like a glove if it were to exist at Be Our Guest. But how Enchanted Tales With Belle is so popular I don't know why it bothered to exist? Because Belle doesn't give autographs or meet and greet with people and all she does with the audience members that are picked to interact was take photos and give bookmarks and they should've redesigned this show to have Belle meet and greet with everyone and give autographs rather than just take photos and give bookmarks which goes to show how downhill Disney Parks have gone in interactive shows

 

[wendlle]

As I mentioned before I wonder why Disney does not have any interest in character breakfast shows and if people saw character breakfast shows the kids would love it. But what could work for Walt Disney World's Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom is a Beauty And The Beast themed dinner show where people could see Belle The Beast Gaston and The Enchanted Objects perform a interactive show that would involve the guests interacting with the characters in a dancing segment. Because I find it odd that for the price people pay to eat at Be Our Guest they should have more characters and a lunch/dinner show would fit like a glove if it were to exist at Be Our Guest. But how Enchanted Tales With Belle is so popular I don't know why it bothered to exist? Because Belle doesn't give autographs or meet and greet with people and all she does with the audience members that are picked to interact was take photos and give bookmarks and they should've redesigned this show to have Belle meet and greet with everyone and give autographs rather than just take photos and give bookmarks which goes to show how downhill Disney Parks have gone in interactive shows

They don’t do them because they don’t have to
People pay the stupid prices for the horrible food at be our guest restaurant and it’s aways full so why pay CMs to do more entertainment when they don’t need to

As for autographs at bells thank goodness they don’t
They take forever, aren’t necessary
A quick photo is all you need, this lets the show be performed more often and gets guests in and out

People take too long getting autographs then you have a family with 5 kids and each kid wants an autograph and then individual photo then photo with everyone then photo with just grandma etc etc

Keep it flowing and turning over more people - WDW is too busy now to have special moments sadly those times are long gone

 

[wendlle]

I wonder what new show is gonna go in the Fantasyland Theater? Because if the show happens to be good Disneyland will return to having good entertainment again. Because ever since the loss of Mickey And The Magical Map and the short-lived The Lion King show Fantasyland Theater needs a better show

It’s a bluey show - yawn
Yet another lame addition instead of a proper show

 

[eandt]

It’s a bluey show - yawn
Yet another lame addition instead of a proper show

Kids love Bluey at the moment so I’m sure it will be a huge hit initially at least until the kids move onto something else … tv show is actually kind of amusing

 

[KPeterso]

But what could work for Walt Disney World's Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom is a Beauty And The Beast themed dinner show where people could see Belle The Beast Gaston and The Enchanted Objects perform a interactive show that would involve the guests interacting with the characters in a dancing segment. Because I find it odd that for the price people pay to eat at Be Our Guest they should have more characters and a lunch/dinner show would fit like a glove if it were to exist at Be Our Guest. But how Enchanted Tales With Belle is so popular I don't know why it bothered to exist? Because Belle doesn't give autographs or meet and greet with people and all she does with the audience members that are picked to interact was take photos and give bookmarks and they should've redesigned this show to have Belle meet and greet with everyone and give autographs rather than just take photos and give bookmarks which goes to show how downhill Disney Parks have gone in interactive shows

Going to break this down in several parts.

1. Regarding Be Our Guest, the entire restaurant would need to be redone to add a stage to do this performance. For example, there are 3 rooms so 2 would never see a stage in the main ballroom. And the west wing would be way too small to add a stage or have been dancing through. It already gets crowded enough with people wandering around looking at the enchanted rose. If you want a stage show for Beauty and the Beast, one can go to Hollywood Studios to see that one - I happen to love it and think it is so well done --- probably because Belle is my favorite princess.
2. Well, there are plenty of options to get Belle's autograph. Can book a meal at Akershus in Epcot or try to see her in France. So really no need to do that at Be Our Guest or at Enchanted Tales.
3. I happen to love Enchanted Tales with Belle and the bookmarks make perfect sense to me since she is telling a story and loves reading so she should giveaway something that would be meaningful to her character such as a bookmark. And it is not just the kids who participate in the show that can go up for pictures. Any child is always welcomed and encouraged to go up for pictures. If it was autographs and photos for all at Enchanted Tales, it would no longer be a show but a meet and greet.

 

[Minnie1222]

Because I find it odd that for the price people pay to eat at Be Our Guest they should have more characters and a lunch/dinner show would fit like a glove if it were to exist at Be Our Guest.

Some people pay extra just to enjoy the darkness and the solitude of the West Wing. Cheerful characters prancing around would mess up that atmosphere.

 

[DodgerGirl]

The main reason I think Disneyland is gonna have a Bluey show in Fantasyland is so they can attract the toddler crowd and judging how well this Bluey show is received Disneyland might give Bluey her own meet and greet soon. I didn't even know who Bluey was until I saw her balloon in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and then I noticed how popular she was because she has her very own Pandora station too