The return of Captain EO

[drew81]

Many sources are saying that Captain EO is coming back. I really hope this happens. It would make me very happy!

 

[unkadug]

Many sources are saying that Captain EO is coming back. I really hope this happens. It would make me very happy!

What sources ?

 

[WDW Vacationer]

Al Lutz had a column on it a few weeks ago,it recently came up agin on that website.

 

[unkadug]

:hammer: I just realized this was a DisneyLAND thread.

How long have I been a member here? :lol:

 

[nemofinder22]

^lol

http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazin...n-eo-return-1/

Good news--kind of. Depending on who or what you want to believe, the Weekly has received an inside tip that the 3D space-y alien thriller starring Michael Jackson will indeed be returning to its former home at Tomorrowland just in time for Halloween festivities and that park officials have been keeping mum on the event just for the element of surprise (and hype).

The tip reads:

"Actually, I was in the theater last Friday, spoke with staff who had said that they ARE in fact planning a return of Captain EO. The creative staff (Imagineering) had been in the theater the day before to see how they could quickly install the old show before Halloween time.

My guess is that they are remaining silent on this issue to keep the element of surprise and to keep the park from being over run if they announce it too early.

Keep in mind, the show closed in 1998 at Disneyland, five years after any allegations. So that was not a factor in it leaving. It was an old show at the time.

A return right now is the perfect choice for Disney because now Michael Jackson is relevant again and there will be a draw. The show will still hold up and will be more well received than Honey I shrunk the Audience. This gives them time to plan a NEW show that will eventually be installed into the theater."

Nice! Now: Can you imagine the lines?? (But, of course, we'll probably be there anyway. We waited three hours for the Nemo submarine, after all.)

 

[WDW Vacationer]

:hammer: I just realized this was a DisneyLAND thread.

How long have I been a member here? :lol:

6 Years.:lookaroun

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Glad it's back...THERE...Now, what of HERE!?


Again...Classy.:lol:

 

[SirGoofy]

Yea...they would do this...in Disneyland.

 

[nemofinder22]

It would be quite amazing if this came true. HalloweenTime is shaping up to be quite great this year with the new offerings of Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, Halloween fireworks and the possiblity of Captain EO. Plus Haunted Manison Holiday! I need to go reguardless if Captain EO comes or not.

 

[dxwwf3]

If true, kudos to Disneyland management for finding something that appeals to the hardcore fanbase AND will make a ton of money by bringing in people who could care less about Disneyland into the park. I think this would be a huge hit for Disneyland if they go through with it.

 

[worldfanatic]

I heard it will indeed happen.
With a giant animatronic Jackson outside the theatre dropping car sized animatronic pills into his mouth.
Should really bring in the crowds!!!

 

[TP2000]

http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazin...n-eo-return-1/

A bit shady of the OC Weekly for failing to admit that Al Lutz and Miceage blew the cover off of this rumor several weeks earlier via the Miceage website.

When the LA Times runs a story about a Disneyland rumor, it always does a good job of crediting Mr. Lutz and Miceage for mentioning it first. OC Weekly is pretending like they got the info themselves and Miceage had nothing to do with it. Shady.

But if this does happen, and it looks promising, then this is going to be a huge hit for Disneyland! People will flock to Disneyland just to see this, in addition to all the AP's there for the new Halloween fireworks, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, DCA trick-or-treat parties, etc. HalloweenTime '09 is shaping up to be HUGE!

No wonder they just raised ticket prices! :lol: