EpcotServo's Jan.26th MEGA update! Pirates and Princess, oh my!

[EpcotServo]

Well, it was a long day at the parks yesterday for me, and a great time was had. The result? Me being void of all energy for the rest of the week, a bag full of loot, and a whole mess of pictures. So sit back, grab a bite to eat, and join me on my 15 hour long day at the parks! We'll see toys, cars, monsters, pirates, and princess on the way! Before we get started, let's check out the updates.

Newsline Updates----------------
-The HSM show is going on now at MGM.
-Toy Story Mania work is going on at full speed.
-the windows at the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club are no longer dark-tinted, so you can somewhat see the queue behind it. ( I have a few pictures later in the update.)
-The cart by Buzz is now selling two styles of Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club T-shirts.
-Previews of the Laugh Floor are still going on, and getting very good reviews from guests.
-I spotted Bob Peterson and other Pixar talents during a test of the show.
-I did see a copy of the Finding Nemo-The Musical soundtrack at the Emporium.
-The Pirate and Princess event was great! The event went smoothly, and the weather was great. After you get your wristband, they give you a neat little velvet treasure bag with the event logo on it, that you can fill up with beads and candy at "Treasure spots" around the park. This is a great idea, and was a lot of fun filling up the bag while walking around the park. Captain Jack Sparrow had a meet-and-greet set up in the old Adventureland restaraunt, and that had long lines all night long. (They did a great job with the greeting room. It had a moving sign above it to make it feel like you were on a moving ship.) The lighting was great, though not as good as Not-so-scary. The Fireworks were very good and well done. I thought it was much better than the Not-so-scary fireworks IMHO. Crowds at the event were quite light, and I was able to walk right up the second showing of the parade and got a great spot. I was quite surprised by the parade! It was really good. (and that's coming from someone who dosen't really care for parades that much!) The new Pirate ship float was really big, and had these great cannons on the side that shot fog out onto the parade route. The parade also featured the great ghost pirate float from Not-so-scary. Overall, the event was really great, and worth attending next year. I also feel that the event will get better year after year.

Well, that's it for the newsline. Now on to the pictures! Enjoy!
http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/View...841&p=75245448

[lpet11984]

Wow, thank you SO MUCH for your mega update! The queue pictures actually look pretty neat, especially the picture that's second to last. And the P&P party looks amazing! Two of my dreams rolled into one: Capt Jack and being a princess I hope they decide to do more Capt Jack meet and greets...GREAT PICS! Thanks again.

[Ms. Tinkerbell]

Great update and pictures! Thanks so much for sharing!

[belle0517]

Thank you for the great pictures and for taking the time to share them. It was the next best thing to being there!

[brisem]

Great Pixs.
thanks

[PrincessK]

Excellent photos!

[Jade]

"MGM really needs a family dark ride?"

What do you call The Great Movie Ride? :0

[LongballMG]

ugggggh

why did they install those ugly steel switchbacks in the fmr. Timekeeper queue.

They look awful and i'm sure they could easily fit more people inside the building the way it was before, shove everyone to the front and fill the preshow.

ugggh

and i miss the rotating circular LED

[brertigger]

Great photos and commentary. Thanks!

[mk4me]

Originally Posted by Jade

"MGM really needs a family dark ride?"

What do you call The Great Movie Ride? :0

The Great Movie Ride can be scary or too intense for some.

[mk4me]

Thanks for the informative and fun update, EpcotServo!

So where were you viewing the Pirate and Princess Party parade that you had nobody around? Sounds like a great spot!

[Theresonly1]

great pictures, thanks for sharing.
there is clearly more to the pirate and princess thing than i thought. but it will be gone before I get there.

[Teenchy]

Thanks for the update & pics. The P&P party looked pretty good and not crowded

[autumndawn1006]

Wow! That Princess and Pirate parade seems pretty amazing. A lot of work for relatively few nights. I'm impressed!

Great photos!! Thanks!

[the-reason14]

Anybody know how long this party is going on? I dont want to take away from the emhs for something we would have to pay for in a few months.