Main Street Electric Parade to return to WDW in June

[minie_meese]

The Disney website is reporting that the Main Street Electric Parade will return to WDW for a limited engagement in June 2010 http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/02/main-street-electrical-parade-returns-to-walt-disney-world-resort-this-summer/

 

[MrX8991]

Eh, I really find it hard to get excited about this. The parade belongs in Disneyland, not Disney World, and besides, it's getting a little old. Now, if they upgraded it so it matched Tokyo Disneyland's version, then it would be a completely different story.

By the way, it's funny to hear it coming back to Florida in 2010 since my family bought one of the lights during the "Glowing away forever" fiasco of the late 90's.

 

[tinkbutt]

well I am excited!! but probably won't be able to get there before it leaves!

 

[HunnyBunny]

I'm excited too. This was my first experience with a parade when I was a kid, and even though it's been updated, I can't wait to share it with my kids!

 

[Disney~Rocks~08]

This is a part of the summer nighttastic that will be here over the summer. The MSEP, a new fireworks show replacing wishes temporarily, special new added features to TOT and other small things all around the resort pushing the nighttastic. It is also rumored that the fantasmic dragon could get replaced, much like in DL last year, or a special tag on to illuminations for the summer.

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

I'm excited for all of this. As much as I absolutely LOVE Wishes and Spectro (my two favorite nighttime spectaculars), it will be fun to see some fresh things. I'm very interested to see what else unfolds for Summer Nighttastic!

 

[PeterPan09]

I'm hoping that the replacement of Wishes is just temporary. That is my favorite, favorite fireworks show.

 

[chirurgeon]

I'm hoping that the replacement of Wishes is just temporary. That is my favorite, favorite fireworks show.

I'm with you, they better not take away my Wishes. I am sorry I'm going to miss the MSEP, though. I've never seen it.

Kim

 

[Merry Mousketeer]

Does this mean we are losing our MSEP at DCA for the summer? We have been hoping they would move it back to Disneyland where it belongs.

What is happening to Spectromagic?

 

[pasofan]

Oh no! My thread killing, festival ending powers are going to work their magic once more! F&G has been lasting through last weekend in May/ early June for the past several years. I have 't been able to make it there until mid June. This year, we arrive May 27- trip planned before dates for F&G released. It ends May 16.

Now they say MSEP will start in early June--I leave Tuesday June 8, so I'm betting it will start that weekend on the 11th! Sorry for all the DISers there the first week of June that wanted to see the MSEP!!

 

[FireDancer]

The Mainstreet Electrical Parade was the parade at WDW the first time I went back in 1991 so I would enjoy seeing it there again. Much like with the LoW, I would like to see the lighting upgraded to some more modern LED lights. Lighting technology has changed a lot since the parade was formed and there are a lot of things that can be done not only with LEDs but with flexible lighting materials and even small LED or OLED displays.

 

[ADP]

Sweet! This will make our June trip extra special.

 

[Disney~Rocks~08]

Does this mean we are losing our MSEP at DCA for the summer? We have been hoping they would move it back to Disneyland where it belongs.

What is happening to Spectromagic?

Yes, the MSEP is coming from the DLR.

The thought on spectro is it will receive much needed upgrades during its downtime.

 

[wdw71]

I am super excited about this I also saw this a child had can't wait to see it again.

 

[SamSam]

The Main Street Electrical Parade was at WDW when we first began going, and I would love to see it again. I won't get to since we aren't going until October, but I would love to!

 

[ADP]

Just throwing this out there, but how much of these new announcements; i.e. MSEP, ToT enhancements, Mayhem fireworks is a response to Harry Potter opening at Universal?

Don't get me wrong...I'm excited Disney is making some changes and enhancements, I'm just curious of the timing.

 

[Disney~Rocks~08]

Just throwing this out there, but how much of these new announcements; i.e. MSEP, ToT enhancements, Mayhem fireworks is a response to Harry Potter opening at Universal?

Don't get me wrong...I'm excited Disney is making some changes and enhancements, I'm just curious of the timing.

This in no way has enough to combat potter. Sure, maybe the reason for them doing it was b/c of that, but this is more or less just adding a lot of little things to bring people back (especially nostalgic adults) over the summer as they really arent bringing in much new this year. I just wish WDW would start doing these types of things on a more regular basis like they used to. If you think this will stop people from going to see Potter though you are foolish.

 

[ADP]

This in no way has enough to combat potter. Sure, maybe the reason for them doing it was b/c of that, but this is more or less just adding a lot of little things to bring people back (especially nostalgic adults) over the summer as they really arent bringing in much new this year. I just wish WDW would start doing these types of things on a more regular basis like they used to. If you think this will stop people from going to see Potter though you are foolish.

Oh! I absolutely don't think it will stop people from seeing Potter. But it might get people to consider spending extra time at Disney World during their visit to see Harry Potter.

 

[Disney~Rocks~08]

Oh! I absolutely don't think it will stop people from seeing Potter. But it might get people to consider spending extra time at Disney World during their visit to see Harry Potter.

Yes, i think it may be something people decide to do in the summer (specifically AP holders) after maybe a day at Potter and can hope around for the nighttastic events. It is a nice thing to have, i just hope we see more of this type of stuff in the future.

 

[MomofKatie]

I can say that the announcement of MSEP and the new summer stuff has made me seriously consider a weekend trip in June. We have 1 day of WP&M admissions on old tickets, and DD and I are looking into volunteering to get the GAD tickets (DH has 1 park day left on an old ticket). As soon as there is word when the changes are effective, I am most likely going to make a reservation!!

Can you tell I am trying with all my might to get in a 2010 trip? Surely DH wouldn't object to a short, almost free trip, right?