Will Disney be bringing back Captain EO???

jenjen9902

Earning My Ears
Joined
Sep 3, 2009
Messages
1
I have heard on several sites that the Disney Parks are planning the return of Captain EO, in honor of the late great Michael Jackson. I hope this is true. Please let this be true. I NEVER liked Honey I shrunk the audience, but it was dealt with because it was there. I think most would agree with me. Does anyone have any evidence that would suggest this is true??
 
Considering he's an alleged child molester who died from a drug overdose. I would think it's highly unlikely that a family-oriented company like Disney would want to still be associated with him.
 
VERY, VERY unlikely, I'd expect to see a 5th and 6th Gate open in Orlando first.
 
It's only a rumor now, but it could become official news next week at the D23 Expo in Anaheim.

The rumor is that Disneyland, not Epcot, will replace "Honey I Shrunk the Audience" with "Captain EO" for a limited run. Al Lutz of MiceAge, who seems to have a genuine network of insiders feeding inside information to him, reported back on 7/28 that Disneyland management has been discussing "a return engagement of Captain EO to the Magic Eye Theater in Tomorrowland." See http://miceage.micechat.com/allutz/al072809a.htm

Unlike some other rumor sites, I don't think Lutz has ever claimed that it's a done deal.

It wouldn't be done because Disneyland wants to "honor" an "alleged child molester who died from a drug overdose." It would be that they can bring a lot of guests (and their wallets) into the park with an entertaining attraction that the talented Michael Jackson made around the peak of his popularity and ability (before his sad decline).

"Honey I Shrunk the Audience" was great the first time, back when the first two "Honey I Shrunk..." films were recent box office hits. But it's old and tired now, and it doesn't stand up to repeat viewings.

I tend to be very skeptical about rumors, but the one about Captain EO returning to Disneyland for a limited run is believable.
 

It's still not good from a PR standpoint to associate your company with an alleged child molester and drug addict just to make a few extra bucks.
 
Yeah, disgusting alleged child molester & drug user.....yuck!!! I'm not happy about the Captain EO Rumors either. Saw it then -- don't remember it being that fabulous either.....sigh!!
 
Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim next week will have an exhibit devoted to Captain Eo.

Also, Disney's D23 website had an article about Captain Eo in July. See http://d23.disney.go.com/articles/070609_NF_FEAT_CaptainEo.html

I'm not mentioning these things as some sort of proof the Captain EO is returning to Disneyland. I'm just pointing out that Disney (at least the D23 corporate part of Disney) is not distancing itself from Michael Jackson and Captain EO.
 
Let the guy rest in peace forever, and I mean forever.
 
I liked Captain EO more the HISTA anyway. I would hope it comes to Epcot. Or better yet, a whole new movie
 
Alleged. . . . not convicted.

Let us not forget that Tim Allen ( the voice of Buzz) had a long history of drug abuse and did jail time among other things . . . .

On 2 October 1978, Tim Allen Dick was arrested in Detroit for possession of a pound and a half of cocaine. Under Michigan law, he could have been sentenced to life in prison. Instead he turned state's evidence -- the legal term for ratting on your cohorts. Allen reportedly fingered at least 21 co-conspirators, and in exchange, he was sentenced to just five years under the more lenient (at that time) federal law. He was paroled after 2½ years, and after dropping his last name, he has become one of America's most successful ex-cons gone legit.
Also in 1997, Allen was in an auto accident in Studio City, California, and injured a 72-year-old retired librarian named Henry Armstrong. Armstrong told the National Enquirer that Allen "was bleary-eyed and unsteady on his feet, and he never uttered a word, never mind said sorry." Allen sued the old man for $12 million, complaining that Allen's "business as a well-known and well-respected actor, entertainer, author, commercial spokesperson and product endorser has been damaged." Allen dropped the lawsuit two years later, as a "humanitarian gesture" when he learned that Armstrong was suffering from brain cancer.


Then there's Lindsay Lohan. . . . . . . .
 
Also, I thought in this country we were innocent until proven guilty. And wasn't he aquitted of charges.
 
I'd actually prefer to see Magic Journeys again over Captain EO. Either way, Honey I Shrink the Audience needs replacement.
 
Al Lutz at MiceAge (http://miceage.micechat.com/) has an editor's note at the top of the page today (9/4/09).

According to Lutz, HISTA at Disneyland will be closed next week from Tuesday through Thursday to prepare a private screening of Captain EO for Jay Rasulo and other executives, complete with Captain EO special effects.

If Rasulo approves, he'll then tell his D23 Expo audience on 9/12/09 that Captain EO will be back in January 2010.
 
I agree with DC7800--bring back Magic Journeys. (To Disneyworld). EO was mildly entertaining at best.

If I want to remember Michael Jackson I can always play my
Michael Jackson CDs--if I had any.
 
I think the if they are going to replace the current show it should be with something new.
 
Also, I thought in this country we were innocent until proven guilty. And wasn't he aquitted of charges.

If he were still alive would you let your young child spend the weekend at his house while you helped OJ search for the "real killers"? (I assume since he was acquitted too you assume he's innocent).

The first case never went to trial because he gave the kid's family $20 Million dollars (not something innocent people generally do). In the second case he probably just had better lawyers.
 
I will be writing a very long and nasty letter to Disney if they announce this attraction will return to either Disneyland or Epcot.

There's no excuse for paying tribute to a person like this....
 
I will be writing a very long and nasty letter to Disney if they announce this attraction will return to either Disneyland or Epcot.

There's no excuse for paying tribute to a person like this....

Great idea. I think I'll do the same.
 
If he were still alive would you let your young child spend the weekend at his house
That is a stupid argument. I would not let my child stay at his house simply based on the fact I do not know the man I only know the public personna. I would not let my child stay at anyone's home that I did not know, you included.

The first case never went to trial because he gave the kid's family $20 Million dollars (not something innocent people generally do)
Innocent people and corporations do it all the time. Usually a settlement is cheaper than going to court. Secondly upon Jackson's death did'nt the original accuser say his parents made him do it.

According to an unsubstantiated Internet rumor circulating since Michael Jackson's death, Jordan Chandler, the boy who in 1993 claimed to have been repeatedly molested by the pop star, has now recanted his story. Fifteen years ago, Chandler reached a $20-million settlement with Jackson, in which he agreed that neither he nor any of his family members or representatives would make any public comment about the case.
 
Innocent people and corporations do it all the time. Usually a settlement is cheaper than going to court.


Depends on the circumstances....but $20 million is more than 99% of the people on this board will ever see in a lifetime.

Moreover, when you pay that much to escape prosecution, most normal individuals would NOT put themselves in positions to arise more suspicion. Even if you toss aside the LA court case that followed, that whackjob went on TV complaining about not being allowed to have neverland guests sleep in his bed.


Further, is the Disney company going to associate itself with a man that does this to a child? Especially one that he claimed was his own?

home_jackobaby.jpg




There are people out there desperate to posthumously exonerate this man in an effort to shamelessly protect their memories of his music. Those are the WRONG reasons for bringing back an attraction honoring a man that was steeped in SO much scandal, all related in some way to either the safety or sexual abuse of children.


He is NOT an individual that I want to see put on a billboard in these parks. I consider WDW and DL to be a cut above the other theme parks in this country...and as a paying customer, DVC owner and AP holder, I will make my opinion (which I proudly share with a great number of other Disney customers) very well known to Disney.
 


Receive up to $1,000 in Onboard Credit and a Gift Basket!
That’s right — when you book your Disney Cruise with Dreams Unlimited Travel, you’ll receive incredible shipboard credits to spend during your vacation!
CLICK HERE


New Posts







DIS Facebook DIS youtube DIS Instagram DIS Pinterest DIS Tiktok DIS Twitter DIS Bluesky

Back
Top Bottom