News Round Up 2017

[luisov]

So what's happening to Paint the Night? Is it coming back in September?

 

[soniam]

I will apologize for misunderstanding your post. It's a very delicate subject for me, because some of my earliest childhood memories was seeing the parade on Main Street at Disneyland before it left the first time.

To answer your questions: I was a very young kid at the time, and I really only like originals. So, the name of the song is "Baroque Hoedown" (I can play it on the saxophone). The other question I had to look up, because I honestly did not know. The only rendition of it to come out in the 80's or 90's was from the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. They Might Be Giants came out with a cover in 2004 though. I'll throw out one more question for you...Can you name the composer of "Baroque Hoedown?"

There are a lot of people on these boards who know a lot of Disney history. I have become thoroughly addicted with Michael Bowling's Disneyland history and Connecting with Walt series. My only disappoint is that there are not more Disney history audio books. I don't have enough time to read them all with my job and family, and I have a decently long commute.

You are right about TMBG. It's actually a really nice version from a really cool and fun band. I knew it was done on a Moog synthesizer, but since it wasn't a Disney original song, I had to look up the composers.

I guess my main issue with the parade being at Disneyland right now, is that WDW isn't getting a replacement. Even though Paint the Night is under refurb, it will start back up at Disneyland once the refurb is done. They will probably just mothball MSEP, which is a complete waste and leaves WDW without a nighttime parade. I wouldn't mind if WDW were going to get something of Paint the Night quality, even thought I prefer MSEP. Luckily, we still have the Electrical Water Pageant at WDW, at least for now, but it's not as cool as MSEP. I would love to see MSEP at Disneyland, but I we won't be getting back until probably next year.

WDW was my first Disney park, and the one that my grandfather felt attachment to, so it's my home park, even though I absolutely love both of the Disneyland parks and get verklempt when I walk down Main Street and think of Walt Disney. However, Epcot, the Polynesian, and the Contemporary hotel hold special meaning for me.

 

[soniam]

So what's happening to Paint the Night? Is it coming back in September?

I don't think anyone knows for sure. However, I think it's a safe bet to say that it will start up again at Disneyland once the refurb is done, sounding like September or possibly even special performances before that, like they did near the holidays.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I don't think anyone knows for sure. However, I think it's a safe bet to say that it will start up again at Disneyland once the refurb is done, sounding like September or possibly even special performances before that, like they did near the holidays.

As much as I would hate this, do you think Paint the Night could be moving to DCA? I only say that since Monsters Inc, Cars, Toy Story, Little Mermaid, and Frozen are represented in that park. It makes sense if Disney wants to go along with theming.

 

[soniam]

As much as I would hate this, do you think Paint the Night could be moving to DCA? I only say that since Monsters Inc, Cars, Toy Story, Little Mermaid, and Frozen are represented in that park. It makes sense if Disney wants to go along with theming.

DCA already has WOC. I don't think that's going away, and it's a little too much like PTN. Also, I thought I had heard the Disneyland podcast team say that DCA is kind of small to do parades; they work much better at Disneyland Park. I think PTN looks phenomenal, but it's a shame to let MSEP go the way of Spectromagic and be ruined.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

DCA already has WOC. I don't think that's going away, and it's a little too much like PTN. Also, I thought I had heard the Disneyland podcast team say that DCA is kind of small to do parades; they work much better at Disneyland Park. I think PTN looks phenomenal, but it's a shame to let MSEP go the way of Spectromagic and be ruined.

I see your point, but part of me thinks that the DCA parade route is actually longer than Disneyland's. If it's not, then it's close. I will agree that some of the seating/standing areas are smaller at DCA.

 

[Sweettears]

News

Beyoncé in Lion King live action remake?

http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2017/03/31/beyonce-eyed-nala-lion-king-remake/

As Mufasa? Not a fan. Probably will add to ticket sales but I'm not sure the talent translates to the media.

 

[Sweettears]

International gateway has a look? pavement, trees and ticket booths....

And an empty loop of concrete paving.

 

[rteetz]

As Mufasa? Not a fan. Probably will add to ticket sales but I'm not sure the talent translates to the media.

What? Mufasa is James Earl Jones. Beyoncé would be Nala.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

So I thought this was an April Fool's thing but apparently Disney has released the metal cover album in the US (it's available on iTunes)

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/n...to-go-metal-on-new-covers-compilation-w472108

The cover of I See the Light is pretty good

 

[nkosiek]

All I want to know is how they know that Star Wars Land is going to open Memorial Day Weekend? All we know right now is it will open in 2019.

Wait, that's what you took away from that paragraph? Not a possible $95 fee to go see that particular land? It'll be a cold day in hell before I do anything like give them $95 for two feckin rides. Greedy gits.

 

[soniam]

So I thought this was an April Fool's thing but apparently Disney has released the metal cover album in the US (it's available on iTunes)

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/n...to-go-metal-on-new-covers-compilation-w472108

The cover of I See the Light is pretty good

Those and the Nightmare before Christmas one referenced in the article sound really cool. I like Korn and Marilyn Manson. I might have to pick these up.

 

[soniam]

Wait, that's what you took away from that paragraph? Not a possible $95 fee to go see that particular land? It'll be a cold day in hell before I do anything like give them $95 for two feckin rides. Greedy gits.

I guess I didn't read the article until I saw your post. I don't mind extra fees for extra things, like before/after hours things. I think that would be low to charge money just to get in. Even Universal, who is always accused of nickel and diming, didn't charge extra for any of the Wizarding World areas. They do technically charge extra to ride Hogwart's Express, since you have to have a park-to-park ticket, but you are getting a lot more for that, not just a train ride.

 

[nkosiek]

I guess I didn't read the article until I saw your post. I don't mind extra fees for extra things, like before/after hours things. I think that would be low to charge money just to get in. Even Universal, who is always accused of nickel and diming, didn't charge extra for any of the Wizarding World areas. They do technically charge extra to ride Hogwart's Express, since you have to have a park-to-park ticket, but you are getting a lot more for that, not just a train ride.

I'm going to channel @lockedoutlogic on this one and say that many of the "extras" are things that previously were included in the price of admission.

 

[soniam]

I'm going to channel @lockedoutlogic on this one and say that many of the "extras" are things that previously were included in the price of admission.

I agree somewhat, but somehow this one urks me more. It would be like charging extra for New Fantasyland when it opened.

 

[MissGina5]

I agree somewhat, but somehow this one urks me more. It would be like charging extra for New Fantasyland when it opened.

I get it. It's not like a 5th gate is opening. If you want to try to find a silver lining maybe it'll help deter crowds?

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Wait, that's what you took away from that paragraph? Not a possible $95 fee to go see that particular land? It'll be a cold day in hell before I do anything like give them $95 for two feckin rides. Greedy gits.

Well, I already heard about that rumor before the article came out, so I let that go. That rumor has actually been floating around for a while. I can't say where I heard it, but I just remember hearing or reading it. I might be a minority and say that I would actually be ok with that. The crowds that would be going into Disneyland or Disney's Hollywood Studios is going to be crazy! If people can't afford it, they could easily wait until after the summer if that is the case. If people keep spending the money for extra things like Early Morning Magic which is 3 rides and breakfast for an hour before the park opens, then they will easily have people pay extra to get into the "most popular" theme park land ever built for an entire day! I will gladly spend the money, but I'm not even sure if I'll plan a trip around the opening yet! I do see why some would be frustrated about that though.

Proposed price for all day at Star Wars Land: $95
Early Morning Magic price: $69 for adult, $59 for children for basically one hour of no lines.
Holiday parties: I have seen tickets get to over $100 for 7ish hours. Basically paying for holiday entertainment, different characters, special food/drink items, and shorter lines in some cases.

 

[rteetz]

Wait, that's what you took away from that paragraph? Not a possible $95 fee to go see that particular land? It'll be a cold day in hell before I do anything like give them $95 for two feckin rides. Greedy gits.

I guess I didn't read the article until I saw your post. I don't mind extra fees for extra things, like before/after hours things. I think that would be low to charge money just to get in. Even Universal, who is always accused of nickel and diming, didn't charge extra for any of the Wizarding World areas. They do technically charge extra to ride Hogwart's Express, since you have to have a park-to-park ticket, but you are getting a lot more for that, not just a train ride.

I'm going to channel @lockedoutlogic on this one and say that many of the "extras" are things that previously were included in the price of admission.

I agree somewhat, but somehow this one urks me more. It would be like charging extra for New Fantasyland when it opened.

I get it. It's not like a 5th gate is opening. If you want to try to find a silver lining maybe it'll help deter crowds?

Well, I already heard about that rumor before the article came out, so I let that go. That rumor has actually been floating around for a while. I can't say where I heard it, but I just remember hearing or reading it. I might be a minority and say that I would actually be ok with that. The crowds that would be going into Disneyland or Disney's Hollywood Studios is going to be crazy! If people can't afford it, they could easily wait until after the summer if that is the case. If people keep spending the money for extra things like Early Morning Magic which is 3 rides and breakfast for an hour before the park opens, then they will easily have people pay extra to get into the "most popular" theme park land ever built for an entire day! I will gladly spend the money, but I'm not even sure if I'll plan a trip around the opening yet! I do see why some would be frustrated about that though.

Proposed price for all day at Star Wars Land: $95
Early Morning Magic price: $69 for adult, $59 for children for basically one hour of no lines.
Holiday parties: I have seen tickets get to over $100 for 7ish hours. Basically paying for holiday entertainment, different characters, special food/drink items, and shorter lines in some cases.

All I have to add is that whole "price" for Star Wars land was an April fools joke. If you read to the bottom of the article it states that...

 

[soniam]

All I have to add is that whole "price" for Star Wars land was an April fools joke. If you read to the bottom of the article it states that'll...

Darn them I am glad that's a joke though. Hopefully, it stays a joke Although, it was making the Adventures By Disney Backstage Magic Disneyland tour look more and more appealing

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

All I have to add is that whole "price" for Star Wars land was an April fools joke. If you read to the bottom of the article it states that'll...

LOL. I'm guilty of not reading the whole thing, but I would find that miss leading since the article wasn't released on April 1st.