Voyage of the Little Mermaid is done, won't reopen with the parks.

[LiterallyNobody]

I mentioned a few months back that super high resolution pictures of the props from Voyage of the Little Mermaid we taken for archival purposes to prepare for the eventual closure. Just found out from the same source the plan is to not open it again once Hollywood Studios re-opens. It is done.

Sad that some castmembers won't be rehired for it, but the writing has been on the wall for a bit I think.

 

[Sharon&Susan]

I haven't been keeping up with the WDW rumors, but Disney's planning to replace this with the interchangeable black box ride, correct?

Or is this another case where Disney closes something without having any idea what's going to replace it, similar to SGE or WOL?

 

[drizgirl]

Well, that park had too many attractions already.

 

[LiterallyNobody]

I haven't been keeping up with the WDW rumors, but Disney's planning to replace this with the interchangeable black box ride, correct?

Or is this another case where Disney closes something without having any idea what's going to replace it, similar to SGE or WOL?

I don't know the specifics, but I would think it is a cost saving effort now. The show has become less and less popular over recent years, but since it requires talent, it is expensive to run. The props/effects have been having problems for the last few years. Even if it stays empty for a bit, it would still be a cost savings.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

For a second I thought you were talking about the Little Mermaid ride at Magic Kingdom.

 

[brb1006]

The only highlight of that show was the giant Ursula puppet.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

The only highlight of that show was the giant Ursula puppet.

Don't forget the massive dog:

 

[Touchdown]

I loved the Under the Sea portion, but I’m a sucker for black light puppets. If I could walk out after that number I would.

 

[MidwestStitch]

I have always loved this show. So glad I got to see it one last time in January. I knew it was inevitable, but wish I had known that was the last

 

[wdwmagic]

I think a number of shows will be at risk, at least in the short term, which may of course turn into long term.

 

[LiterallyNobody]

Wow, I just saw this for the first (and I guess only) time a few months back. Too bad, I really enjoyed it.

I feel bad for the cast that didn't get a "final" performance.

Bob, you disappoint me..

 

[Magic Feather]

I think a number of shows will be at risk, at least in the short term, which may of course turn into long term.

I would generalize this to all entertainment.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I’m so glad I saw it on one of my recent trips while waiting for my rise BG to be called. I hadn’t seen it in a few years.

This was a really impressive show for its time with some really cool laser effects.

I’m pretty sure all shows with equity performers will be potentially on the chopping block.

 

[wdwmagic]

I would generalize this to all entertainment.

Yes unfortunately

 

[larryz]

For a second I thought Too bad you weren't talking about the Little Mermaid ride at Magic Kingdom.

FTFY

 

[ryguy]

It was a good show, our family enjoyed it.

 

[Dragonman]

Isn’t this the one where it rains inside the building somehow? I remember getting freaked out by that back in 03.

 

[celluloid]

I know it is also because it is indoors and has a small preshow gathering area as its standby(and costly)
but if this goes before The Beauty And The Beast stage show, something is really wrong. Even though they, along with any street entertainment are likely all gone.

Bye Bye Frozen sing along if that is the case too. If it is really anything about safety, then a large gathering of that many people belting their breaths to sing along is a bad idea.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Don't forget the massive dog:
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Don't forget the Under the Sea portion is awesome as well! This really stinks. It's a good thing I saw it back in August. This was the last show at Disney World that use these types of puppets. It's a big shame. What's going to replace it? I thought rumors were that a Monsters Inc land was going to take over Animation Courtyard?

 

[marni1971]

Isn’t this the one where it rains inside the building somehow? I remember getting freaked out by that back in 03.

Yep

What's going to replace it?

This is / was the area being looked at for the black box.