News Round Up 2017

[tcufrog]

The Beatles resident Cirque show in Vegas is one of the most amazing things I've seen. My dh isn't a huge live theater or Beatles fan and he loved it too. I'd love to see something similar with Disney IP. Imagine what they could do just with Mary Poppins or Aladdin.

 

[crazy4wdw]

The Beatles resident Cirque show in Vegas is one of the most amazing things I've seen. My dh isn't a huge live theater or Beatles fan and he loved it too. I'd love to see something similar with Disney IP. Imagine what they could do just with Mary Poppins or Aladdin.

I always thought it would be cool if WDW had a venue where they could show their Broadway productions such as Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, etc.

 

[tcufrog]

It would be awesome to attend a Disney broadway show in DS and then go to dinner in one of the restaurants. The shows would be sold out and it would bring people to DS who might not visit otherwise.

 

[New Mouse]

A cirque disney show makes too much sense...their beatles show in vegas is amazing

 

[ej119]

I always thought it would be cool if WDW had a venue where they could show their Broadway productions such as Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, etc.

Me too! When they announced a similarly themed venue in Shanghai I began hoping they would bring the concept over to the States.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Same with the wave. A hidden gem on property (literally and figuratively)

Ouch...foul!!!

The wave is terrible...no, sir

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I always thought it would be cool if WDW had a venue where they could show their Broadway productions such as Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, etc.

I have been hoping they would do this since they put the Lion King at Shanghai. I would easily go see one of their shows every time I go to WDW if they did that. Only time will tell I guess.

 

[DrunkJam]

I always thought it would be cool if WDW had a venue where they could show their Broadway productions such as Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, etc.

YES!
I would totally pay to see them. A great use of an evening at WDW

 

[writerguyfl]

I always thought it would be cool if WDW had a venue where they could show their Broadway productions such as Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, etc.

It would be awesome to attend a Disney broadway show in DS and then go to dinner in one of the restaurants. The shows would be sold out and it would bring people to DS who might not visit otherwise.

I know others will disagree, but I do not believe Broadway would survive at Disney Springs. I don't want to hijack the News thread, so I won't get into lots of analysis. But, Disney Theatrical wouldn't be keen on losing part of their New York and touring production audiences to Disney World.

There's also the problem of the theatre. The La Nouba theatre is a thrust stage and all of the Disney Broadway shows were created for proscenium stages. That means they'd have two options. They could completely re-work every show to fit a thrust stage. Or, they could build an entirely new theatre. Both of those options are wildly expensive. And, they aren't even sure bets.

Guests already have sticker shock when it comes to vacation prices. Convincing people they need to spend an extra $100+ per person for a two-hour show is an uphill battle...especially if they can go see elements of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast for free at the theme parks.

Finally, Orlando already has a state-of-the-art in Downtown Orlando: The Walt Disney Theatre. If Disney tried to pull all of their touring shows out of their namesake theatre to put them at Disney Springs, the local community would not be pleased. That's a PR nightmare not worth invoking.

 

[umichigan10]

Ouch...foul!!!

The wave is terrible...no, sir

I disagree, I don't eat their regularly, but I've had good meals there everytime I've gone

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I disagree, I don't eat their regularly, but I've had good meals there everytime I've gone

 

[jlundeen]

Ouch...foul!!!

The wave is terrible...no, sir

Over the last few years, during our last three or four trips, we have made a special point to have a reservation at the Wave and have been happy we did. We found the wait staff to be competent and very friendly, and the food was very good. Overall, we were very pleased. Everyone has their own opinion, and restaurants do change over time. I think this one has changed for the better.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Over the last few years, during our last three or four trips, we have made a special point to have a reservation at the Wave and have been happy we did. We found the wait staff to be competent and very friendly, and the food was very good. Overall, we were very pleased. Everyone has their own opinion, and restaurants do change over time. I think this one has changed for the better.

It's all a bit hit or miss...

We went I think 3 times over the first 3 years and it was honestly horrible food. I couldn't figure it out. They were telling everyone to get their "signature crab cake" that was dredged out of the mud in 1978 by the smell of it..

It just wasn't working. I also don't like the location...and part (I'll admit) is that the concourse steakhouse was knocked out for it. To expand chef mickeys which is probably the worst of buffets...
Concourse was the one good steak place in wdw...as yachtsmans is a mediocre as you can get.

Pass...for me.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I know others will disagree, but I do not believe Broadway would survive at Disney Springs. I don't want to hijack the News thread, so I won't get into lots of analysis. But, Disney Theatrical wouldn't be keen on losing part of their New York and touring production audiences to Disney World.

There's also the problem of the theatre. The La Nouba theatre is a thrust stage and all of the Disney Broadway shows were created for proscenium stages. That means they'd have two options. They could completely re-work every show to fit a thrust stage. Or, they could build an entirely new theatre. Both of those options are wildly expensive. And, they aren't even sure bets.

Guests already have sticker shock when it comes to vacation prices. Convincing people they need to spend an extra $100+ per person for a two-hour show is an uphill battle...especially if they can go see elements of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast for free at the theme parks.

Finally, Orlando already has a state-of-the-art in Downtown Orlando: The Walt Disney Theatre. If Disney tried to pull all of their touring shows out of their namesake theatre to put them at Disney Springs, the local community would not be pleased. That's a PR nightmare not worth invoking.

I think this is really good information and a good thought - especially considering the Walt Disney Theatre in Downtown Orlando ... so I do see productions that would compete with shows that would be there being a challenge

Perhaps it could be a show that is unique to that spot and maybe something a little shorter - thinking something like the Aladdin and now Frozen shows they have at DCA ... I believe those shows are about an hour and I would think would cost less than a full length Broadway show (and could combine it with like "dinner and a show" packages)

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I know others will disagree, but I do not believe Broadway would survive at Disney Springs. I don't want to hijack the News thread, so I won't get into lots of analysis. But, Disney Theatrical wouldn't be keen on losing part of their New York and touring production audiences to Disney World.

There's also the problem of the theatre. The La Nouba theatre is a thrust stage and all of the Disney Broadway shows were created for proscenium stages. That means they'd have two options. They could completely re-work every show to fit a thrust stage. Or, they could build an entirely new theatre. Both of those options are wildly expensive. And, they aren't even sure bets.

Guests already have sticker shock when it comes to vacation prices. Convincing people they need to spend an extra $100+ per person for a two-hour show is an uphill battle...especially if they can go see elements of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast for free at the theme parks.

Finally, Orlando already has a state-of-the-art in Downtown Orlando: The Walt Disney Theatre. If Disney tried to pull all of their touring shows out of their namesake theatre to put them at Disney Springs, the local community would not be pleased. That's a PR nightmare not worth invoking.

The price of la nouba was always the problem...bottomline. We couldn't sell the thing when it was new...and they tried Bigtime.

There's a different mentality when you're in New York or Vegas than Orlando and people didn't really want to break the mold.

 

[wareagle57]

Ouch...foul!!!

The wave is terrible...no, sir

Why you gotta yuck his/her yum?

 

[Tiffany_m15]

Ouch...foul!!!

The wave is terrible...no, sir

We just ate there on Monday for the first time knowing that in the past their reputation hadn't been the best but we were really pleasantly surprised. We had Chicken Tortilla Soup, Caesar Salad, and Reubens on Sunflower seed bread plus we tried the seasonal trio dessert. It was excellent. We would definitely go there again. Service was a little slow but I'm guessing it had something to do with just switching over from breakfast (we saw waffles on the tables as we walked in).

And WDWInfo just listed it as one of 5 Hidden Gems at Walt Disney World.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Why you gotta yuck his/her yum?

Cause it's my opinion and I elaborated why...to each their own.

What good does it do for everybody to say "it's great!" About everything? Some things are better and some are worse. Such is life. It's not been a good place for me but i'm sure others think the exact opposite. Such is real life.

 

[wareagle57]

Cause it's my opinion and I elaborated why...to each their own.

What good does it do for everybody to say "it's great!" About everything? Some things are better and some are worse. Such is life. It's not been a good place for me but i'm sure others think the exact opposite. Such is real life.

There is a difference in disagreeing and telling someone "no your opinion is wrong." The way you did it rubbed me the wrong way. You didn't elaborate, you just said it was terrible and that it was a foul to have his opinion. Just one of my pet peeves. Sorry if you didn't mean it as harshly as I took it. I have no opinion on the wave as I've only been there for breakfast and the short walk to MK.

 

[pkrieger2287]

I know others will disagree, but I do not believe Broadway would survive at Disney Springs. I don't want to hijack the News thread, so I won't get into lots of analysis. But, Disney Theatrical wouldn't be keen on losing part of their New York and touring production audiences to Disney World.

There's also the problem of the theatre. The La Nouba theatre is a thrust stage and all of the Disney Broadway shows were created for proscenium stages. That means they'd have two options. They could completely re-work every show to fit a thrust stage. Or, they could build an entirely new theatre. Both of those options are wildly expensive. And, they aren't even sure bets.

Guests already have sticker shock when it comes to vacation prices. Convincing people they need to spend an extra $100+ per person for a two-hour show is an uphill battle...especially if they can go see elements of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast for free at the theme parks.

Finally, Orlando already has a state-of-the-art in Downtown Orlando: The Walt Disney Theatre. If Disney tried to pull all of their touring shows out of their namesake theatre to put them at Disney Springs, the local community would not be pleased. That's a PR nightmare not worth invoking.

I feel like Disney and Disney Springs was a place I never really thought of to see a Cirque Du Soleil show. Yes they are amazing, however there are so many other things to do in and around the parks.

The Broadway idea I find intriguing however, because it would further show Disney's desire to make DS an evening destination for guests and non-guests (residents of the Orlando area). While I can understand the concern regarding a Broadway show taking away revenue from other touring productions I just don't feel that would be the case. If I was visiting and had a free evening I would attend a performance because it would continue to immerse me further into the "Disney Experience". The price is going to be comparable to me attending a dessert viewing party essentially so that isn't a big deal.

I would also still attend the same production if it came touring in my area because I would want to enjoy that experience and those memories again.

It's effect on touring productions in the Orlando area could be debated further, however it is going to be more profitable for Disney to have someone see a show at DS, eat at their restaurants, shop at their shops, etc.