We're Doing WHAT For My Birthday??? - Final Thoughts

[mnmrmustard]

Again with the no pictures? Seriously, what is up with that? I didn't have any issues the two times we rode Jaws, but we were never in the front.

Love your photos in the Jaws queue and the shot of the MiB ride. I didn't get a picture of the whole area.

Sounds like you enjoyed everything Simpsons.

I'll be interested in hearing about (and seeing) the Beetlejuice show through your eyes.

Yeah, teach us to ride up front - lol. TY on the queue pics and MiB. We came back and rode it a bit later.

Simpsons was pretty cool, we enjoyed it. Very well themed. Beetlejuice coming up soon!

Great update Mike!

what a great update! I'm bummin about the no pics!! Sorry they were such camera nazi's!

Ah well, next time we'll sit in the back.

How weird

I swore I posted

I definitely read it

SImpsons area looks great.

Trent always asking to watch it, but a little young

But I would definitely take him on the ride

The world is full of weirdness Yes, I'm sure Trent would get a major kick out of the ride.

 

[kaoden39]

I almost asked what a Squishee was because I started at the bottom of the page. Then I was like "Doh"! Great update Mike!!

 

[mnmrmustard]

I almost asked what a Squishee was because I started at the bottom of the page. Then I was like "Doh"! Great update Mike!!

yup, just part of the Springfield-style theming

 

[mnmrmustard]

I started walking along the lagoon as there were shade trees as I worked to catch up with Roxy and her super scooter.

I stopped to take a pic of the buildings across the way

I ran out of shade so headed back to the street and caught a good shot of the Monster Makeup Show and made a mental note to return to it.

I crossed to the right and came across a band just finishing up a set in front of Mels

I kept walking towards the Monster Review stage and who did I find parked? The Blues Brothers! Elwood gave me a wave before they had to drive off to do their set

I met up with Roxy and found out she had also seen the Blues Brothers but what she was really jazzed about was a meeting with Doc Brown, who was near his steam engine/time machine. There wasn’t anyone around at the time so she had a very cool on-on-one interaction with him.

They do a great job of finding actors to play these characters, as you’ll see from Beetlejuice and his crew. We headed in and got seats at the bottom of the stands behind the floor seating. One of the ushers was really into the rock n roll vibe of the show and kept us well entertained until the show started.

Soon enough the show started with a mummy saying hello

The set itself was pretty cool

Then the man of the hour came out

He was wondering where his supporting cast was

He decided to come out and meet his public

He came my way and immediately spotted my camera

Not one to miss a photo op he slicked up

…and gave me a pose

Then it was back to the stage to start the introductions of his crew – Franky was first

Creeping up behind him was Drac

Beetlejuice did a little Franky impression

Next up was Franky’s Wife

Last up was the Wolman; they all then moved out to start the show

Beetlejuice thought they needed to get with the times so he sent them running

He worked some magic

And they came back transformed into much “cooler” versions of themselves

They all started rockin’

And dancin’

Next up, more of the Review!


Click here for the next chapter: Day 5 Part 12 – Beetlejuice and his Crew Rock Out!

 

[kaoden39]

yup, just part of the Springfield-style theming

I felt so silly when I caught that.

 

[mnmrmustard]

I felt so silly when I caught that.

I hear ya, I've felt like a caller on The Mr. Obvious Show more than once myself

 

[mnmrmustard]

They were a bunch of stylish ghouls as you can see

Drac started into his song

The others provided good dancing backup

Beetlejuice added in his two cents

And then got the monsters back in line

And started singing

He was very ‘spirited’

Then he brought out his undead “cheering” section

Everyone started dancing again

Then the Wolman started into his number with the girls

The crew on stage kept doing some energetic dancing

While he came down into the audience singing his tune

He was a very laid back dude

But then he jumped up and started really working the crowd

And then he turned and ran back up onstage

..and finished his song with the rest of the review

Enlargement of the Review

Beetlejuice gave some kudos

Enlargement of the Beetlejuice Kudos

Love the blonde cheerleader’s expression on this one

Large View of that Crazy Expression

Then it was time for the Bride of Frankenstein’s number

Next up, the Review Continues!


Click here for the next chapter: Day 5 Part 13 –Singing and Dancing and Beetlejuice Jams!

 

[kaoden39]

I hear ya, I've felt like a caller on The Mr. Obvious Show more than once myself

It's nice to know I am not all alone.


Nothing like a group of zombies putting on a show.

 

[mnmrmustard]

It's nice to know I am not all alone.


Nothing like a group of zombies putting on a show.

Not at all

Yeah, they were very lively for the mostly undead

 

[kaoden39]

Not at all

Yeah, they were very lively for the mostly undead

I've always thought that was the best kind!!

 

[natebenma]

Love the pictures of the Beetlejuice show. For a minute there, I thought BJ was going to tell you to put down your camera! Glad you got poses from him instead!


Spoiler alert- we never did see the show. Everyone else in my family prefers to skip the shows for rides/attractions. What does the crew sing? Songs I would recognize or are they original songs written specifically for the show?

 

[mnmrmustard]

I've always thought that was the best kind!!

True enough

Love the pictures of the Beetlejuice show. For a minute there, I thought BJ was going to tell you to put down your camera! Glad you got poses from him instead!


Spoiler alert- we never did see the show. Everyone else in my family prefers to skip the shows for rides/attractions. What does the crew sing? Songs I would recognize or are they original songs written specifically for the show?

Well if you love them I have more to come! We try to balance out the rides and shows, gives some good rest breaks that way

The songs are 80s classics and include Jump, I Will Survive, You Give Love a Bad Name and Dancing in the Dark .

 

[mnmrmustard]

We come back to more dancing as the Bride does her number

The whole crew joins in

Frankie and his bride

They all paired off

Large Shot of the Pairs

She had a great voice

…and ended on a high note

Beetlejuice went back to his MC duties

…and then took a seat as Frankie started to jam while Drac sang

He was ‘putting a spell’ on her

He was really belting it out

Big View of Drac singing while the Bride is Held Back by Frankie

He tried to put them all under his spell

Everyone went under …except Beetlejuice, who enjoyed some popcorn

Large View of the Spellbound …and Beetlejuice

By the way, I found out the cheerleaders names are Hip and Hop :-D

Drac does a big finish to his song

Big View of Big Finish

Beetlejuice picks up a guitar and starts to jam

The girls are entranced

Beetlejuice and Frankie rock out together

Everyone is rockin’

Large View of Rockin’ Out

Then Beetlejuice takes it back out into the audience!

He hammed it up for the camera again ;-D

…and then took his show down the isle

Next up we see the grand finale, take the long way to another world, and enjoy some more undead antics!


Click here for the next chapter: Day 5 Part 14 –Beetlejuice Finale, a Walk in the Park, and Surprise Characters

 

[Trentmom]

Beetlejuice showed looked so fun

I don't think Trent would like them all walking around audience, so if we get there next year, we will have to skip that. But I am glad got to feel like I saw it anyway throught your pics

The guy playing Doc Looked great

 

[natebenma]

Thanks for the additional pictures and info about the songs.

Now I am even more bummed I missed the show!

Thanks again for sharing!

 

[cherbear]

wow!! I would love that show! So did that Beetlejuice actor sound like the real Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton)?

 

[mnmrmustard]

Beetlejuice showed looked so fun

I don't think Trent would like them all walking around audience, so if we get there next year, we will have to skip that. But I am glad got to feel like I saw it anyway throught your pics

The guy playing Doc Looked great

Well you could always take him and just sit up in the stands, but I hear ya. Glad I was able to take you along for the ride though

Yeah, Doc looked cool, wish I could have seen him to but glad Roxy did.

Thanks for the additional pictures and info about the songs.

Now I am even more bummed I missed the show!

Thanks again for sharing!

You're very welcome - there's always next time!

wow!! I would love that show! So did that Beetlejuice actor sound like the real Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton)?

It was really fun! And the actor was very Keatonesque in both voice and mannerism, he rocked it.

 

[mnmrmustard]

Beetlejuice finished his guitar solo and sprinted for the stage

Once up there he did a big jam with the guys while the girls did some cartwheels

Drac seemed to be having some issues with Frankie

…while the girls kept dancing

Dig Drac’s Leer

Big Shot of Leering Drac

Is Wolfie holding Hop by the hair?

Large Shot of That One

Lots of rock n roll finger signs going on here as they do their finale

They all take their places, say goodbye, and disappear into the set

Large Shot of Them Saying Goodbye

It was a very fun and entertaining show. If you like big Beetlejuice theatrics, 80s classics, and some good monster song and dance this show’s for you!

We wanted to check out the MiB ride since we didn’t have time when we were over at the Simpsons ride. So we strolled back through Amity and I stopped just before the bride to take in that New England charm one more time

Panorama of Amity Village

Then it was on to the MiB ride. Very sorry I don’t have any pics of it, I remembered it was a dark ride from out rime on it in 2002 so I figured it wasn’t worth it and we put it and our extra baggage into one of the free lockers. It was a fun ride, very much like Space Ranger Spin. To its credit it came out before Buzz and has tandem cars that hold more people. You actually compete against the car that heads out at the same time you do.

Now we were wondering what to do next. We decided to check out another classic, the E.T. ride! This meant walking back up towards the front of the park and hooking a left. The big plus about MiB and E.T. is that both had now been around for a while so the lines weren’t bad on either. We watched the video and got our licenses and then boarded our bicycles. This was another ‘dark’ ride but I made an attempt at catching some aliens.

Got the elder

And E.T. himself …or one of his cousins, I honestly can’t remember – lol

From there we headed back down the California Street

And couldn’t help but catch another shot of Mel’s

Looking down the street, who did we see??? That’s right, BEETLEJUICE! He seemed to have something stuck …uhhh, down there. The little girl was not amused – her name must not have been Lydia ;-D

Roxy however, is a big fan – w00t!

Beetlejuice is smitten

A quick handshake

Little hug?

No way, BIG HUG!

I stepped up and moved in for a double handshake as he gave a winning Beetlejuice grin

ROCK ON!!!

Next up more colorful characters and a twisted trip!


Click here for the next chapter: Day 5 Part 15 – From Characters to Wakita

 

[Trentmom]

yay more updates!!!

Love E. T. Such a classic

How cool u got see Beetlejuice again

Looks like Roxy was thrilled

 

[cherbear]

awesome pics with BJ!!!