New limited time show at Theater of the Stars in place of Beauty and the Beast

[RaiseTheShields]

Going between the GF group and this group, the arrangements sound nearly identical (same solos, breaks, etc.). I think it's safe to say it's the GF group. Sure it could just be the same music but a different group, but really...why would they go through hiring talent to play the same music when they already have a group that already does it? (and does it extremely well)

I wondered if they were existing arrangements. Thanks for doing the a/b research!

 

[RaiseTheShields]

It's decent filler. But I can't help but think it could use more pizzazz and spectacle. What if (ARMCHAIR ALERT!) what if it were an extension of Tower of Terror and the show was presented like the Tip Top Club. Same music but with some additional theming. Something to give it a proper call back to the days of old Hollywood. I think it could really be something. A simple script to give it some snap and some simplistic signs and you're golden!

Pyro, confetti cannons, snoap, and flame effects! Maybe a water screen but that seems too soon.

 

[WondersOfLife]

There was a screen, and that started to make it just seem like DVD bonus content playing long side the pre-recorded audio.



I think what it comes down to is Disney can do something a lot better. An orchestra show, with a view background and some character appearances is not good enough.

I agree. This simple orchestration show would fit better on a stage at Disney Springs than it does as a theme park attraction at HS.

That being said, at least something is temporarily in the theatre until Disney can just simply temperature check staff members. The same old “better than nothing” we’ve been saying for the past decade I guess.

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ֊ᗩζᗩᗰ]

Pyro, confetti cannons, snoap, and flame effects! Maybe a water screen but that seems too soon.

Nah that's overkill. I'm talking a quick trip to Kinko's and some tuxedos. Although a Giant Clamshell slowly opening during the Little Mermaid number would be pretty sweet!

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I wondered if they were existing arrangements. Thanks for doing the a/b research!

I’m not entirely sure, but I think the arrangements are unique to the GF Orchestra.

I know that the Philharmonic has their own arrangements that are written by one of the trumpet players I beleive.

The piano players on Main Street, Jim and Mark, also have their own arrangements that are unique to them. They aren’t just playing the music Disney hands them.

 

[RaiseTheShields]

I’m not entirely sure, but I think the arrangements are unique to the GF Orchestra.

I know that the Philharmonic has their own arrangements that are written by one of the trumpet players I beleive.

The piano players on Main Street, Jim and Mark, also have their own arrangements that are unique to them. They aren’t just playing the music Disney hands them.

What? That’s surprising and pretty great at the same time.

 

[Sweet Thing]

So is it just the furs that are normal? Or is anyone employed in that production on an equity contract?

Furs are covered under Teamsters. Just like puppeteers at VOTLM and FOTLK, Stiltwalkers, dancers in parades, the animal dancers (minus the two birds) at FOTLK, and all lookalike and animated characters. Most of them are not only trained in this particular stage show, and perform in other shows and parades as well as meet and greets.

 

[Sweet Thing]

Love the GF band and nothing to do with them, but this show isn't good enough to be in a Disney theme park. It looks like a kids recital.

Equity problems or not, Disney has the resources and ability to do far better and they need to be, especially now.

Not in the time they had to scramble to put something together. These aren’t normal times. They could have left the theater empty. Is the show ideal? No. But until we get back to normalcy, I think it best to applaud them for coming up with something as quickly as they could.

 

[YodaMan]

It's nice, all things considered. I'm surprised that they couldn't catch Sulley, Woody, or Buzz between their cavalcades to pop in for their segments. Ditto for the Star Wars Characters.

Entertainment cast is pretty bare-bones right now. The BatB fur performers were already back in the hopes that Equity would have returned in time for re-opening day, but obviously that didn’t happen. Guess it was easier to shoehorn in the BatB characters into a new show than worry about fitting anyone for different characters or bringing back any additional CMs.

 

[Archie123]

There is a way to produce a show that would work extremely well IMO. This is clearly a temporary solution but the idea of such a show is good if given a proper budget.

A proper budget fixes a lot of issues at WDW.

 

[peter11435]

A proper budget fixes a lot of issues at WDW.

Budgets aren’t really the issue at WDW. It’s how they are used. They spend more money than you can possibly imagine and they spend more than anyone else.

 

[Archie123]

Budgets aren’t really the issue at WDW. It’s how they are used. They spend more money than you can possibly imagine and they spend more than anyone else.

Some of the cuts over the years and attractions that could’ve been might say otherwise.

 

[peter11435]

Some of the cuts over the years and attractions that could’ve been might say otherwise.

Not really. Again it’s about allocation of resources not lack of resources.

 

[Patcheslee]

Just looking at the video it's not a horrible show, but blocking the Orchestra makes it seem like depending on seating you may barely see their heads when sitting. Definitely seems like the stage swallows the group.

 

[danlb_2000]

Going between the GF group and this group, the arrangements sound nearly identical (same solos, breaks, etc.). I think it's safe to say it's the GF group. Sure it could just be the same music but a different group, but really...why would they go through hiring talent to play the same music when they already have a group that already does it? (and does it extremely well)

I just watched a video of he new show and checked a couple videos of the GF group and they don't appear to be the same people, at least not all of them.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

The Grand Floridian Orchestra runs 7 days a week, they have alternates.

I haven’t see many photos that were very clear... there do appear to be some new faces.

 

[trainplane3]

I just watched a video of he new show and checked a couple videos of the GF group and they don't appear to be the same people, at least not all of them.

I was only focusing on the music. The performers do look different but the arrangements sound extremely similar.

 

[rct247]

I think this is nice for the time being! I really like The Music of Pixar Live. It was something unique to bring a different dynamic to the park. This is a nice filler in a park that needs it right now without any of its shows.

Disneyland Paris has Mickey's Big Band Christmas which would really be a perfect fit for this theater. Something like it could be done year-round. Of course, this would also require Equity performers, but you get my point.

 

[RSoxNo1]

So is the name of the show, "Disney Society Orchestra"?

 

[Giss Neric]

My personal opinion but I hope they come to an agreement to not allow performers to wear masks in their shows. Bourne Stuntacular actors wearing masks is okay cause it kinda fits in the scenery and theme of the show anyways but Belle, Gaston, Villagers, Festival of the Lion King singers, tumble monkeys, puppeteers of Nemo show just No...it's ridiculous.