Tarzan Rocks is Closed???

[Princess Ash]

I just read this on one of the threads...

Is this true? WHY? I LOVE the music and the creativity of this show! It's one of my favorites!

 

[Skylarr29]

yes it is closed and will be replaces by a finding nemo show.

 

[MickeynMinnie]

i also heard that it it turning into a finding nemo show.... i hope they don't get rid of Crush at epcot when they open it! It is one of my Favorites!!

 

[Princess Ash]

Thanks for the info...

I am NOT a Finding Nemo Fan...

Do you know when this new attraction will be opened?

 

[grimley1968]

Thankfully, yes, I've heard this show is closed. I'm sorry you liked it, but to some people it was far too loud and boring to enjoy. I hope they find something good to put in its place. Sorry, but if I want to see a bunch of skating or roller-blading, I'll find the nearest empty parking lot where teenagers hang out.

When a truly awesome and imaginative show (Festival of the Lion King) is in the same park, I'm sorry, but it's hard to justify keeping this one running. FotLK raised the bar pretty high, and Tarzan just limboed right under that bar. It's too bad, because a theme like Tarzan deserved a better show than the cheesy pseudo-rock they played and a bunch of skating monkeys.

 

[alabamagirl]

My guess is it is being replaced because it has been at the Animal Kingdom several years and Finding Nemo is a lot more popular right now than Tarzan. I agree it was a good show (others would not agree), but I love Finding Nemo so I am looking forward to the change. Allearsnet says that it will be finished in late 2006, probably not in time for my September trip .

 

[Robo]

i also heard that it it turning into a finding nemo show.... i hope they don't get rid of Crush at epcot when they open it! It is one of my Favorites!!

Not to worry.
Crush is by FAR the biggest hit they've ever had at the Living Seas.

 

[estnh]

Thankfully, yes, I've heard this show is closed. I'm sorry you liked it, but to some people it was far too loud and boring to enjoy. I hope they find something good to put in its place. Sorry, but if I want to see a bunch of skating or roller-blading, I'll find the nearest empty parking lot where teenagers hang out.

When a truly awesome and imaginative show (Festival of the Lion King) is in the same park, I'm sorry, but it's hard to justify keeping this one running. FotLK raised the bar pretty high, and Tarzan just limboed right under that bar. It's too bad, because a theme like Tarzan deserved a better show than the cheesy pseudo-rock they played and a bunch of skating monkeys.

Hey, Princess Ash--I thought it was a fantastic show too!! (I've seen Festival of the Lion King seven or eight times, and, quite frankly, its starting to get boring. I loved the music and energy of Tarzan Rocks, and for a number of us, it will be sorely missed (although apparently grimley1968 is not one of them-- Are you sure thats not GRUMPY1968??) .

 

[KTSMOM]

I too loved Tarzan rocks! We saw it in Sept and my DD loved it too! I was sad to see it go..but on the bright side I bought the Tarzan CD so we can listen to the music whenever we like!

 

[punkin712]

I'm surprised they got rid of Tarzan Rocks right before the Broadway version of Tarzan started. That would have been the perfect cross-promotion opportunity.

 

[grimley1968]

(although apparently grimley1968 is not one of them-- Are you sure thats not GRUMPY1968??) .

I don't think there's a need to be personal in this thread, as I did not do that to the OP. I merely expressed my opinion. I won't be changing your screen name around in a negative way on your behalf, and I'd appreciate like treatment in return.

 

[estnh]

I don't think there's a need to be personal in this thread, as I did not do that to the OP. I merely expressed my opinion. I won't be changing your screen name around in a negative way on your behalf, and I'd appreciate like treatment in return.

Lighten up--I love grumpy!

 

[3kidz4dis]

When will Nemo start? We will be there in 2 weeks!

 

[MickeynMinnie]

i belive that they are still working on it.... we were there late march and the Tarzan Rocks sign was still up... Don't think it will be done in 2 weeks!

 

[SueM in MN]

We were there the last week in March and they had actually torn up the stage and seating area.

 

[MickeynMinnie]

from what i heard its going to be a show simialr to Little mermaid in MGM... Anyone else hear anything?

 

[Robo]

from what i heard its going to be a show simialr to Little mermaid in MGM... Anyone else hear anything?

Since you ASKED...

Finding Nemo-press release:

April 2006: Finding Nemo - The Musical press release

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 7, 2006) -- The undersea world that charmed audiences around the world in the Disney presentation of the Pixar Animation Studios smash-hit film “Finding Nemo” will come to life in an all-new musical stage show debuting at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in late 2006.

Featuring original songs by Tony Award-winning “Avenue Q” composer Robert Lopez and a cappella musical “Along the Way” composer Kristen Anderson-Lopez, “Finding Nemo -- The Musical” will immerse Walt Disney World guests in the story of Marlin and Nemo, an overprotective clownfish father and his curious son, through a dazzling production that combines puppets, dancers, acrobats and animated backdrops.

The show represents the first time Disney has taken a non-musical animated feature and transformed it into an original musical production. It will be presented in the newly enclosed Theater in the Wild.

“In ‘Finding Nemo,’ directors Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich and the talented team at Pixar created a film filled with unforgettable characters and a story rich with honest emotions that resonated with audiences everywhere,” said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “The movie was a worldwide box-office success and an Academy Award winner.

“We are truly excited to bring this beloved story to life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in this new musical spectacular.”

During “Finding Nemo -- The Musical,” Theater in the Wild will become a magical undersea environment through innovative lighting, sound, special effects and the theatrical puppetry of Michael Curry, who designed the richly detailed character puppets seen in the Broadway version of Disney’s “The Lion King.”

Principal characters such as Marlin, Nemo and Dory will be represented by live performers operating larger-than-life puppets. Peripheral characters will be realized by a diverse array of puppetry styles, including rod, bunraku and shadow.

“It is our goal to bring the undersea ‘Nemo’ characters to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in a live setting in a way that captures what is truly special about the film,” Rasulo continued. “This production will meet that challenge in a dynamic and wholly original way to bring us into the fantastical ocean world.”

The director for the new show, Peter Brosius, is artistic director of The Children’s Theatre Company of Minneapolis, winner of the 2003 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The Broadway “A Year With Frog and Toad,” nominated for the Best Musical Tony Award, originated at Children’s Theatre Company.

“Finding Nemo -- The Musical” is the first major musical produced for Walt Disney World Resort by Disney Creative Entertainment, which has received acclaim for its productions around the world, including “Disney’s Aladdin” (at Disneyland Resort in California), “The Lion King” (at Hong Kong Disneyland), “Twice Charmed” (on the Disney Cruise Line), and “The Golden Mickeys” (at Hong Kong Disneyland and on the Disney Cruise Line).

“It’s exciting to be involved in projects that introduce a new generation of future theatergoers to the work of internationally recognized creative talent through Broadway-caliber short-form shows that all audiences can appreciate,” said Anne Hamburger, executive vice president of Disney Creative Entertainment. “Millions of children experience live theater for the first time during a visit to a Disney park.”

“Finding Nemo -- The Musical” tells the story of a father clownfish, Marlin, and his son, Nemo, each on a separate journey that ultimately teaches them how to love and understand each other. The two have been separated – and Marlin will stop at nothing to get his son back, facing undersea challenges with his new friend Dory, who he has met along the way. Meanwhile, Nemo, relocated to a fish tank in Sydney, makes new friends who teach him that he’s stronger than he thinks. When news of his father’s heroic journey reaches the tank, Nemo is inspired to do whatever is necessary to escape the tank and see his father again.

“Finding Nemo -- The Musical” will be performed several times daily. Admission to Theater in the Wild is included with regular Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park admission.

 

[Jobie]

YES AND THANK GOODENS!!!!!!

Sorry I just did not like that show.

 

[NJOYURLIFE]

We enjoyed the Tarzan show and will miss it. I had heard that the theatre was not sound proof and with Expedition Everest that was going to be a problem. They are suppose to be redoing the theatre before the new show opens.

 

[DVC-Don]

It's going to be air conditioned too!