Disneyland Resort (DL, DLR, DCA) Discussion Thread

I watched the show from the video posted and I can say that I am impressed, and I am not. It looks great, but it seems to be 25 minutes of the same thing over and over again.

This was exactly my take on it. It's like I said, fast forward the video to about the 18 minute mark and if you watch from there, it's kind of a cool show...but that's like 5 minutes worth of show!

I know to some people the sprinklers are impressive. And they are the first time you see them go OMFG high. But I don't think it carries a 25 minute show.

--Robb

[the ghostIt all started with a donkey]

^ But Disney nerds are different from coaster nerds. I want to say I have waited about an hour to thirty minutes at least 45 or so times since I got my pass two years ago. I am a fan of the show, so I wait, even though I really only care about the Dragon Battle and Heffalump sequences. I also wait for Aladdin and the fireworks like half of the time I go to the park, yet I have seen every show at least 10 times. I dont know why, I am just a Disney nerd, so I will wait, and I guarantee no matter what we say this show is gonna get praise just cause its a Disney park.

[FitchCoasterLil' Wayne Is My Idol]

I know to some people the sprinklers are impressive.

This applies to me!

I'm in the same boat as the ghost. I've seen the current fireworks show at Disneyland (Remember...) too many times to count. To the point where I've pretty much memorized every shell, every line, etc. And still, I'll wait sometimes up to an hour and a half for a spot in front of the castle. I can't explain why, but it's something to do with the 'magic' of it. It sounds kind of corny, but I totally 'buy into' the "Disney magic". I guess for me, it's more the fact that it's something Disney produced, which automatically makes me interested. There's always the factor that I'll be disappointed by World of Color, but I know no matter what, I'll still really enjoy it because it's, well, Disney. And it's "magical". Hahaha, I'm such a Disney nerd.

[fatdaddyI'm 39 and can't find the Shift Key]

I agree with that. I mean the electrical parade wasn't THAT great, but it was disney , so people still love it. Put the electrical parade anywhere else and people would be tired of it in a season. Its friggin parade floats with lightbulbs on it. It reminds me of a small town parade where they put christmas lights on the farm tractors. I still want to see WOC, but once is enough for me. Of course, my kids will probably want to see it every time they go. But, as with anything involving kids, i wonder if the shows too long to hold their interest.

[Sir ClinksalotBitch Please!]

^ But Disney nerds are different from coaster nerds. I want to say I have waited about an hour to thirty minutes at least 45 or so times since I got my pass two years ago. I am a fan of the show, so I wait, even though I really only care about the Dragon Battle and Heffalump sequences. I also wait for Aladdin and the fireworks like half of the time I go to the park, yet I have seen every show at least 10 times. I dont know why, I am just a Disney nerd, so I will wait, and I guarantee no matter what we say this show is gonna get praise just cause its a Disney park.

Yes, the Disney nerds will show up in droves for this, as they do for everything. But it's not just the Disney nerds who camp out for Fantasmic or the Fireworks, the General Public does this as well. If the General Public doesn't watch the show (and start paying to go inside DCA) then it's not a success.

The real indicator is going to be in the next couple of years if they stop having the 2-fer deal. I'm sure it will still be around next year, but Mermaid opens next spring, then the front entrance stuff will be done and Carsland opens in 2012. If they are STILL having the 2-fer in 2012/2013 then it's a wasted billion dollars.

[gameplayer951I know quite a lot about Donkeys!]

damn, i was hoping to sit with my gf in front of me (;D) on this. oh, well.

i like the new cars, tho. i'll be riding them once i get back to DL in the next few weeks!

[jedimaster1227Open Up Happiness]

http://tinyurl.com/y3j4dqt

Lights, water, fire, music and animation will come together like never before on June 11 when “World of Color” makes its dazzling debut at Disney’s California Adventure park. You will get to experience some of your favorite Disney stories – from the charming to the adventurous – in a magical, new way.

Many of you, as readers of the Disney Parks Blog, have been following our documentation of the development of this playful, nighttime water spectacular. I’ve loved reading your comments and sharing in the enthusiasm for this highly anticipated show, and we want you to be among the first to see some up-close footage we recently captured during a rehearsal.

Enjoy the video and a special introduction from the man behind the magic, Steve Davison from Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment.

As you saw in the video, the show is brilliantly choreographed as it combines nearly 1,200 powerful fountains, popular Disney music, larger-than-life projections, lasers, fire, fog, surround sound and stunning images. On top of that, the magnificent, moving fountains are capable of reaching enormous heights — from 30 to 200 feet -– while maintaining their dazzling colors.

As I’m sure you know from reading the Disney Parks Blog, “World of Color” is a major milestone in the multi-year expansion of Disney’s California Adventure park.

“World of Color” debuts this year as part of Summer Nightastic! –- a lineup of exciting, after-dark entertainment at the Disneyland Resort. Summer Nightastic! will run from June 11 through August 29, and you’ll be able to catch “World of Color” year-round at Paradise Bay.

Now that you’ve had a glimpse of the show, what do you think about “World of Color” so far?

[testtrack321“Fear can make a donkey attack a lion”]

New video up. Nothing on Alice in Wonderland or lil' squirt....

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/04/the-date-youve-been-waiting-for-world-of-color-water-spectacular-debuts-june-11-at-disneys-california-adventure-park/

[ChrisradJason X versus the Robot Space Donkey!]

Here are some REALly good pictures of the new trains/bobsleds..

http://micechat.com/forums/disneyland-resort/135593-new-matterhorn-bobsled.html

[eblTPR's Olden Goldie]

So, it appears that riders won't be sitting up high like on Space Mountain at WDW, and will still use seat belts like now, only they'll use a different type of buckle. Also, I would hope that the seats will have some sort of padding.

Otherwise, these look really cool. Are they all going to be the same color or will the color vary from car to car?

Eric