Sir_Cliff
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If I remember correctly, Tony Baxter spoke highly of him which is a good sign. I think he's also Dutch and worked for Efteling before Disney which might give him a European sensibility that helps for the resort.
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If I remember correctly, Tony Baxter spoke highly of him which is a good sign. I think he's also Dutch and worked for Efteling before Disney which might give him a European sensibility that helps for the resort.
The Empress Lilly
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Yes! Great character, charismatic setting with French influences, and you could even integrate a minature paddlewheel boat in the waterway.
UP remains a baffling choice. A good movie, with the instantly recognizable imagery of that house with balloons, but surely an ill fit here.
Utterly bizarre decision, especially when they only just got the Star working properly again
I could understand taking Dreams! away for something new but yeah almost as weird as DL going to Mix Magic over Wonderous... (and I happen to like Mx Magic, unlike a lot of people!).
Also feel like Illuminations is going feel weirdly unfinished with cutting most of Frozen out, while I think the Frozen segment does go on a little too long the end is pretty spectacular and leads into the finale really well. (Also quite like the BaTB section even if the live action scenes feel a little odd in a castle park
)All indications from people in the know seems to indicate this is a great appointment, hopefully, if nothing he at least brings some cohesion to changes at DLP, rather than the random projects and themes that don't go together!
fradz
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It's a great appointment, for 2 reasons. The current person in the role wasn't doing a great job, and Michel is talented and has a wide array of experiences (projects for Efteling, Europa Park and Disney)
You can find more info on his portfolio here (in Dutch, use Google Translate) : https://www.eftepedia.nl/lemma/Michel_den_Dulk
mrflo
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For me it was not particularly clear what actual responsibility and decision power those WDI titles/roles include. Tom Fitzgerald's recent title was Walt Disney Imagineering Chief Storytelling Executive and Senior Creative Executive for Disneyland Paris. Do we know if he is still responsible for DLP in some capacity?
Initially I would have assumed that Michel has been assigned to DLP to oversee the final stretch of construction and opening of the Frozen land - as he just did for HKDL. Hence, I am glad if he will be overseeing the creative portfolio of WDI in Paris overall. I agree that he is a great fit.
Considering the lead time of many projects at DLP or WDI in general, I wonder how much time will pass until we can see Michel's creative influence take effect in DLP - apart from Frozen obviously. I strongly hope that he can already make some course corrections on some of the recently announced projects.
lazyboy97o
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It means he will have a creative leadership role for all projects at the resort. He will be to Disneyland Paris what Joe Rohde was to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the big caveat being that certain properties like Star Wars and Marvel have their own creative leaders who are outside of the park’s creative leadership (for example Fitzgerald didn’t want Marvel to be part of Evolving Epcot).
Starship824
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- In the Parks
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It's actually kind of weird that right now WDW arguably has the best nighttime entertainment lineup in the world, now if DLR did Original WOC and WJ it might be them but right now WDW has the best, which is weird considering we probably had the worst up until last year.DE is returning but exclusively for After-hours event, in which for this year is still running until June 27. Additionally, DLP's Dreams, Epcot Forever, and MK's HEA were returned at the same month last year but in different dates (HEA and EF on April 3 but ended on December 4 for EF, Dreams on April 12 but set to end on May 30).
However, there may be some changes for Disney Illuminations. First, multiple spotlights that utilized for modified Disney Dreams last year will be used for the modified Disney Illuminations. Second, there would be removal of one scene (Beauty and the Beast live-action) and shortening of another part (Frozen; i guess will only feature Let it Go part that remain intact).
Modified 'Disney Illuminations' Nighttime Show Will Return to Disneyland Paris on May 31, 2024 - Mousesteps
Hi everyone!www.mousesteps.com
Third, there's a projection test regarding the new scenes that never appeared in either Dreams or the original Disney Illuminations, and that new scenes may be appeared for the modified Illuminations show. And finally, the show's soundtrack would be remastered in 4.1 mix format like how modified Dreams does.
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WDW has some holes to fill, MK Night Parade(looks like that's being worked on, thank goodness!) A good Fireworks Show at DHS' MMRR....Even if has to be all Low Pyro.
A replacement for ROL at AK would be nice.......
Starship824
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Well yeah, we're still not fully where we should be, just that right now I think we have the best put all the resorts. I still don't understand why DLP is bringing back illuminations when the guests at DLP like Dreams better. Is it a situation where the normies like Illuminations more but the hardcore fans like Dreams? I know I think dreams is WAY better.
Not last night they didn’t!
He said a lot more atttractions ARE BEING BUILT, so he's not teasing something new. This tweet is misleading.
Additionally, it's noteworthy that he seems unaware of the park's new name and mentions "a significant amount of attractions that have been opened up," even though the last three attractions opened were WEB (2022), Ratatouille (2014), and Toy Story Playland (2010). Shouldn't he have someone to guide him on how to make his statements more plausible?
DisneyDean97
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Anyone that Tony Baxter speaks highly of, I'm completely fine with.
Obviously would love to have the Master himself (Baxter) come back in some capacity, but I'll take what I can get.
His talk was filled with similar statements of questionable veracity.
Jordan dby
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Tickets and hotel stays are only available for the next 9 months or so, typically would always be 12-24 months out. So I do wonder if they are waiting for new announcements.
If arandelle had 0 chance of being finished I am sure summer 25 would be on sale at least. They usually release prices through to end September (and then end march), but they are very late for summer 25
If arandelle had 0 chance of being finished I am sure summer 25 would be on sale at least. They usually release prices through to end September (and then end march), but they are very late for summer 25
cjkeating
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I don't believe this is correct... DLP usually release a full year of bookings around the summer.
They also don't normally 'announce' anything about attractions or seasons when the booking window opens.
Jordan dby
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I booked for Feb 24 in September 22???
I wouldn't expect them to announce it together, but I just wondered if the delay (if there is one) is down to prevent guests trying to second guess the opening date
I wouldn't expect them to announce it together, but I just wondered if the delay (if there is one) is down to prevent guests trying to second guess the opening date
cjkeating
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Let’s say the release is in August 24. This will open bookings from April 25 to March 26. Your booking was near the end of the open window.
I don’t think they’ll know an opening date until a few months before it opens. The Avengers Campus date moved all over the place in the weeks before it was announced.
davis_unoxx
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Indiana Jones!