Electrical Water Pageant.....Overdue for a change?

[DisneyJunkie]

As far as I know, the Electrical Water Pageant show hasn't changed at all in years and years. Why not change the music or give us some different light displays rather than the same thing over and over? Makes me wonder why Disney seems so eager to make changes to certain attractions, and yet leave others that could probably easily be updated in the lurch.

 

[One Lil Spark]

Who would really be hurt if this stays the same for years to come? It's an added bonus that many don't even realize exists until they experience it for the first time. Perhaps there are many other things on property that they know needs more attention? :shrug:

 

[happymom52003]

I'd actually be upset if they changed it. I love the feeling I get when I hear the music. It brings back so many memories. It is classic Disney. No matter how many times I see it, I still get the same wonderful "Disney" feeling. If they changed the music, all of that would go away for me. Some things are better left alone....no need to update everything.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Its' music has been changed over before in the past. Ironically it was only meant to be "temporary" or until something better came along. 38 years later, it still entertains which says something about the show to me. Could it be better? I guess, but I agree more with [both of] the post above.

 

[DisneyJoe]

It has basically been the same since WDW opened. According to one source "It was originally presented for the dedication of the Polynesian Luau on October 26, 1971."

I would like it to stay the way it is.

 

[musicgirl4785]

I would never want it to change! My family has been staying at Fort Wilderness since the beginning, and the electrical water parade has always been. Even my children have to see it every time we are there. It should never change- just for the nostalgia if nothing else!

 

[WDWFigment]

Honestly, the only change I could see being made is it disappearing completely. I doubt that the nightly cost to run it is that high, but I'm surprised it hasn't gotten the axe with all of the recent cuts. I wouldn't be surprised if someone higher up is fond of it, and it has survived due to that. That, or it has inexplicably flown under the radar during "cuts" talks somehow.

I also agree with the above, though, no changes are necessary.

 

[klineski96]

I also agree with the above, though, no changes are necessary.

Add me to this list.

 

[Scooter]

Sometimes....when I am in my room at The Polynesian or The Contemporary Resort I forget about the Water Pagent. Then all of a sudden I hear the music coming from off the lake and I just smile like a child on Christmas morning.

Don't change it...ever

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Who would really be hurt if this stays the same for years to come? It's an added bonus that many don't even realize exists until they experience it for the first time. Perhaps there are many other things on property that they know needs more attention? :shrug:

I'd actually be upset if they changed it. I love the feeling I get when I hear the music. It brings back so many memories. It is classic Disney. No matter how many times I see it, I still get the same wonderful "Disney" feeling. If they changed the music, all of that would go away for me. Some things are better left alone....no need to update everything.

Agreed! It's a wonderful touch of random Disney magic that needs no improvements.

 

[sillyspook13]

I would love for the original music to come back. While I love Disney music, Under the Sea just doesn't have the same effect as Handel's Water Music.:zipit:

 

[BrerMouse]

The Water Parade is the perfect ending to a first or last day in Disney it gives you that just right feeling when you start to hear the music and look out the window at the Polynesian and see it. Don't ever change it and like Figment said hopefully it will continue to stay under the "cuts" radar.

 

[yankspy]

The music has changed a few times I believe and some of the floats have also changed over the years. Don't quote me on this but I believe the turtle and the dinosaur were not part of the original show. I do remember there was originally a mermaid and some sea lions in there somewhere.

 

[CaptainMichael]

As a watercraft castmember, I wish it would be shut down. It's a nuisance for cycles, and the guys that run it are....well, let's just say, not-so-nice castmembers that have been in watercraft for eons...

I did get to ride along one night and operate the lights and music which was fun, but yeah, when you're not riding with it...watch out!

 

[DisJosh]

If it ain't broke don't fix it!

 

[KentB3]

I would love for the original music to come back. While I love Disney music, Under the Sea just doesn't have the same effect as Handel's Water Music.:zipit:

Handel's Water Music was actually the second music theme. EWP was originally set to Baroque Hoedown, which was later adapted to the Main Street Electrical Parade.

Here are a couple of videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9sAO71Vhac
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u92dPpcd0A

 

[spectrodanny]

I would LOVE to see them bring back the soundtrack that Don Dorsey did for it in the late 70's . but if they DID do that I'd rather hear the un-cut version (there was a track that played just after the crocodile but prior to the reprise of the main theme. idk when that part of the soundtrack was rremoved