An Idea a day keeps the Doctors Away (Daily Open Brainstorming Prompts)

Miru

Well-Known Member
In honor of Galaxy’s Edge, what about a parade themed to “Empire Day” from Star Wats Rebels? Imperial tanks, like the one on Jedha from R1 act as floats with various villains from the Star Wats franchise onboard. This would be a temporary parade possibly only for the month of May.

Sure. It would be a nice special parade for Galaxy’s Edge.

I have another original parade idea, this time for the neglected Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris, known “Acro: The Horizon Beyond all Skies”; perhaps brought by Cirque Du Soleil. The parade focuses on narrative and acrobatics, demonstrating a story about the life of Icarus, and Amelia Earhart; separated by time and space, yet on the same mission; to soar. Trampoline floats, trapeze and zip line floats, and the occasional puppet make up the works of this unique succession.
 

Evilgidgit

Well-Known Member
I decided to post a couple of parades from my big Disneyland Paris plans here, as I wanted to share them.

OCEAN OF DREAMS PARADE
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The brand new daytime parade at Disneyland Paris is the Ocean of Dreams Parade, following the usual parade route through Fantasyland, down Main Street, and around the town square. Set sail above and below the sea in this whimsical and charming new parade, themed around the magic, wonder, and adventure of the ocean. Each float is based around the water, the oceans, or seafaring, celebrating characters from Disney’s oceanic films, as well as the mysteries and discoveries of the unknown beneath the waves. Like most parades, the soundtrack consists of new mixed versions of classic animated songs.

The parade begins with Timeless River, an entirely black and white cartoon steamboat, rocking back and forth on a swirling river. Guests will recognise this as Steamboat Willie, sailed by Mickey and Minnie Mouse, both waiting black and white sailor uniforms.

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Next up, swimming down the parade route is the Dreamy Whale, a purple-coloured whale floating on a sea of cloudy foam. This is Pinocchio’s float, an idealised version of his story without the perils, one created from his dreams of becoming a real boy. The puppet sits atop the whale’s head, which has a glittering version of Pleasure Island on its back. Every now and again, a small spray of water jets out of the whale’s blowhole.

Parading down the route next is the multi-part Coral Cabaret, the lively fish and merfolk of Atlantica are having a calypso party. Sebastian leads the parade in his own chariot, pulled by two twin giant goldfish. The next float features Ariel sitting in a giant clam, atop a mountain of coral, as many fish dance around it, playing instruments (the newt plays the flute, the harp plays the carp, etc.) A large King Triton sits on the back of the float, holding his trident aloft, crafting a dazzling rainbow across the sky. Dancing merfolk and a woman in a stylish lionfish-inspired frock follow Sebastian’s chariot.

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Finding Nemo is represented next in Beyond the Big Blue, featuring a large animatronic of Crush cruising down the route. His son Squirt and several other baby turtles swim alongside him as Crush tells people to “rock on” and take it easy along the E.A.C. Puppeteers follow with Marlin, Dory, and Nemo, and dancers with spinning seahorses and jellyfish-themed parasols.

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The call of the wind and water bring forth Moana on the Shining Seas. Moana stands aboard atop an island landscape, surrounded by palm trees and tropics on a beach. Hei Hei and Pua are by her side, though as usual, the brainless chicken is trying to swallow a rock. Moana’s sail swings in the breeze. Perched atop a rock at the back of the float is Maui in his giant hawk form, holding his magic fish hook in his talons. His animated tattoo mini-Mau can be seen dancing around his body. Moana performs “How Far I’ll Go”. Following the parade is the magnificent manta ray spirit of Moana’s grandma, bringing us into the spirit world.

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The next float takes us to Lalotai, the Realm of Monsters, a wild, eerie, yet vibrantly coloured destination. The plants are weird and wild, a peculiar masked creature that is a mix of plant and monkey menaces the audience, and standing in the centre is a large animatronic/puppet of Tamatoa, singing “Shiny”, as his shell of treasure glistens with gold.

Our waters soon get choppy as the Flying Dutchman sails into view as the next float, Stormy Seas. Onboard the ghost ship, Captain Jack Sparrow is caught in an eternal swordfight with Davy Jones at his crew of sea monsters. Almost blending into the timber of the ship is the Kraken’s tentacles, wrapping around the hull of the Dutchman. Ghoulish pirates and Davy Jones’ crew lead the float.

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Though things appear stormy, the final float returns us to a more tranquil but fun journey as our ocean of dreams come to an end. Cerulean Paradise brings together the characters of Peter Pan and Lilo & Stitch together, playing an adventurous game of pirates. Mixing Hawaiian traditions, and Neverland’s childhood innocence, the float is a jungle wrapping itself around a makeshift pirate ship. Lilo and Stitch, dressed as pirates, stand and play on the bow of their playful pirate ship. A large tree stands towards the back of the float, its roots overtaking everywhere. A sail has been hung from it, and Peter Pan and Wendy (on bungee cord) fly about it. On the back of the float, Tinker Bell hides in her own little grotto, waving to guests, followed by the crowd control bannermen.

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Soundtrack:
-Timeless River – The Mickey Mouse Club Theme / Zip-A-Di-Doo-Dah
-Dreamy Whale – I’ve Got No Strings / An Actor’s Life For Me / Give It A Whistle
-Coral Cabaret – Under the Sea / Part of Your World / Kiss the Girl
-Beyond the Big Blue – Somewhere Beyond the Sea / Finding Nemo score
-Shining Seas – How Far I’ll Go / You’re Welcome / We Know the Way
-Lalotai – Shiny
-Stormy Seas – He’s A Pirate / Yo-Ho! A Pirate’s Life
-Cerulean Paradise – Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride / You Can Fly / Following the Leader
 

Miru

Well-Known Member
An update on the OLS AK Parade. Get rid of the Hercules float and replace it with a generic mythical creatures float as well as adding in a giant puppet banshee to celebrate Pandora.

For those who are new here and aren’t familiar, here’s the pitch

Pretty good work, and a nice way to frame all those characters and creatures together.
I decided to post a couple of parades from my big Disneyland Paris plans here, as I wanted to share them.

OCEAN OF DREAMS PARADE
latest

The brand new daytime parade at Disneyland Paris is the Ocean of Dreams Parade, following the usual parade route through Fantasyland, down Main Street, and around the town square. Set sail above and below the sea in this whimsical and charming new parade, themed around the magic, wonder, and adventure of the ocean. Each float is based around the water, the oceans, or seafaring, celebrating characters from Disney’s oceanic films, as well as the mysteries and discoveries of the unknown beneath the waves. Like most parades, the soundtrack consists of new mixed versions of classic animated songs.

The parade begins with Timeless River, an entirely black and white cartoon steamboat, rocking back and forth on a swirling river. Guests will recognise this as Steamboat Willie, sailed by Mickey and Minnie Mouse, both waiting black and white sailor uniforms.

Pinocchio-Float-1600.jpg


Next up, swimming down the parade route is the Dreamy Whale, a purple-coloured whale floating on a sea of cloudy foam. This is Pinocchio’s float, an idealised version of his story without the perils, one created from his dreams of becoming a real boy. The puppet sits atop the whale’s head, which has a glittering version of Pleasure Island on its back. Every now and again, a small spray of water jets out of the whale’s blowhole.

Parading down the route next is the multi-part Coral Cabaret, the lively fish and merfolk of Atlantica are having a calypso party. Sebastian leads the parade in his own chariot, pulled by two twin giant goldfish. The next float features Ariel sitting in a giant clam, atop a mountain of coral, as many fish dance around it, playing instruments (the newt plays the flute, the harp plays the carp, etc.) A large King Triton sits on the back of the float, holding his trident aloft, crafting a dazzling rainbow across the sky. Dancing merfolk and a woman in a stylish lionfish-inspired frock follow Sebastian’s chariot.

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Finding Nemo is represented next in Beyond the Big Blue, featuring a large animatronic of Crush cruising down the route. His son Squirt and several other baby turtles swim alongside him as Crush tells people to “rock on” and take it easy along the E.A.C. Puppeteers follow with Marlin, Dory, and Nemo, and dancers with spinning seahorses and jellyfish-themed parasols.

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The call of the wind and water bring forth Moana on the Shining Seas. Moana stands aboard atop an island landscape, surrounded by palm trees and tropics on a beach. Hei Hei and Pua are by her side, though as usual, the brainless chicken is trying to swallow a rock. Moana’s sail swings in the breeze. Perched atop a rock at the back of the float is Maui in his giant hawk form, holding his magic fish hook in his talons. His animated tattoo mini-Mau can be seen dancing around his body. Moana performs “How Far I’ll Go”. Following the parade is the magnificent manta ray spirit of Moana’s grandma, bringing us into the spirit world.

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The next float takes us to Lalotai, the Realm of Monsters, a wild, eerie, yet vibrantly coloured destination. The plants are weird and wild, a peculiar masked creature that is a mix of plant and monkey menaces the audience, and standing in the centre is a large animatronic/puppet of Tamatoa, singing “Shiny”, as his shell of treasure glistens with gold.

Our waters soon get choppy as the Flying Dutchman sails into view as the next float, Stormy Seas. Onboard the ghost ship, Captain Jack Sparrow is caught in an eternal swordfight with Davy Jones at his crew of sea monsters. Almost blending into the timber of the ship is the Kraken’s tentacles, wrapping around the hull of the Dutchman. Ghoulish pirates and Davy Jones’ crew lead the float.

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Though things appear stormy, the final float returns us to a more tranquil but fun journey as our ocean of dreams come to an end. Cerulean Paradise brings together the characters of Peter Pan and Lilo & Stitch together, playing an adventurous game of pirates. Mixing Hawaiian traditions, and Neverland’s childhood innocence, the float is a jungle wrapping itself around a makeshift pirate ship. Lilo and Stitch, dressed as pirates, stand and play on the bow of their playful pirate ship. A large tree stands towards the back of the float, its roots overtaking everywhere. A sail has been hung from it, and Peter Pan and Wendy (on bungee cord) fly about it. On the back of the float, Tinker Bell hides in her own little grotto, waving to guests, followed by the crowd control bannermen.

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Soundtrack:
-Timeless River – The Mickey Mouse Club Theme / Zip-A-Di-Doo-Dah
-Dreamy Whale – I’ve Got No Strings / An Actor’s Life For Me / Give It A Whistle
-Coral Cabaret – Under the Sea / Part of Your World / Kiss the Girl
-Beyond the Big Blue – Somewhere Beyond the Sea / Finding Nemo score
-Shining Seas – How Far I’ll Go / You’re Welcome / We Know the Way
-Lalotai – Shiny
-Stormy Seas – He’s A Pirate / Yo-Ho! A Pirate’s Life
-Cerulean Paradise – Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride / You Can Fly / Following the Leader
I like that KH nod on the first float! Maybe incorporate Bedknobs and Broomsticks somewhere, or heck, Destiny Islands as a float. The Tamatoa float is especially impressive.
 

Miru

Well-Known Member
Hey @Miru, not to be rude but are you planning on doing a prompt today?
Yes.

In addition; how about a new parade for DCA? Call it the “Parade of Progress”, honoring the history of the entire resort. Probably playing around July to commemorate the resort history.

The floats would include a float honoring the farmland that became Disneyland, and floats based on the various lands of both parks, as well as Downtown Disney and the hotels. First float sequence after the farmland float (“From Vast Farmland”) would be Main Street, with the castle at the end along with the train, the Firehouse Five, and Primeval World. Feathery raptor dancers, some wearing barbershop or train engineer/conductor outfits, accompany the float, along with Oswald inside the castle.

Next is Adventureland, as we see the birds of the Tiki Room, standing above the Tikis as a Jungle Cruise boat floats above a river with hippopotami. We also see Indiana Jones, Marion, and Mutt next to an EMV with Sallah inside. (Willie Scott, Short Round, and Dr. Elsa Schneider may also show up) The Bengal Barbecue is also present, with Aladdin and Jasmine on their carpet just behind.

Next float is Frontierland. (The lands are in chronological order after the clockwise rotation of the day one lands, so Galaxy’s Edge is last). Woody is doin’ a square dance with his pals, meanwhile Davy Crockett keeps looking onward. Even The Swamp Fox is here, on Tom Sawyer Island.
Big Thunder is also here.

Fantasyland is the next land shown, with the first float paying homage to the original dark ride trio. Mr. Toad is in his car, the Witch prepares to throw a massive crystal from the top of a cliff, and Peter Pan and Jane are in flight. Tinker Bell is shown departing (she will return at the parade’s end) just as the Alice float starts. Alice’s float is a massive Cheshire Cat with the Mad Tea Party on his back, peering out of the Tulgey Wood.

On the Matterhorn, one can see Pinnochio’s Dutch, French, and Russian puppets dance beneath the mountain peak as the Blue Fairy looms above. Meanwhile the Yeti has emerged from the other side of the mountain, baring his claws.

A Starspeeder zooms to start the Tommorowland float. The Mighty Microscope is in full display here, along with the little monkey-butterfly companion of Captain EO. A “Mission to Mars” is in progress, with Stitch himself in tow. A “Phantom Boat” races by, while the dancers from earlier return in spacesuits. One may notice the House of the Future, with a glimpse of the “World Beneath Us”. Next, we see flying saucers patrolling around Space Mountain, just as we enter the next segment.

This sequence is New Orleans Square, where we first see the Black Pearl in all her glory. A Haunted Mansion float appears after that. This float features the Disneyland mansion with images of the others behind it. Notice a tombstone reading “Holidayland”, a testament to the lost land.

Critter Country’s float is spearheaded by Pocahontas, as soon we see Pooh and Tigger bouncing to the beat of the Country Bears, as Brer Rabbit falls down Splash Mountain.

Toontown’s float is dominated by Gadget, “driving the float” as Mickey and Friends wave from up top. Some lesser-known Classic Disney shorts characters, like Humphrey Bear, dance behind the float.

We take a break from DL to focus on DCA.
DCA opens with Sunshine Plaza, where Mickey has just arrived from his bus trip with Pluto, facing the diner. Next is Hollywood, where several varieties of colorful being mingle. Mike and Sulley’s night on the town is accompanied by The Electric Mayhem. The Collector however is not having such a good time, as he has been sent packing.

A float dedicated to what were once Bountiful Valley Farm and a bug’s land is present. The front has a tractor carrying crops, while the other half has Flik and pals holding a carnival. A float for the upcoming Marvel area will also be here.

Grizzly Peak is represented with the titular mountain, along with Goofy hang-gliding over the mountain top. Fozzie can also be seen in a raft. The mountain will also roar, as a cameo from Eureka is made, dressed as a mountain climber.

Next is Pacific Wharf, with water elemental dancers proceeding to bridge us to Paradise Pier.

In Paradise Pier, Ariel sings “One Dance” as meanwhile Buzz Lightyear and Woody enjoy friendly competition alongside Violet and Voyd, with jellyfish dancers in tow. Mickey and Oswald are also shown inside the Fun Wheel.

Cars Land is the last of DCA, with Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater, Cruz, and a few more atop a large float of the desert sands. A monument to Doc Hudson is also placed there.

Remember the Starspeeder? Well, Galaxy’s Edge is the next float, an elaborate display of the exotic realm. Droids, Jedi, smugglers, senators, and more can all get along today, with Jar Jar headlining a circus act (more dancers!)

We then celebrate the hotels and Downtown Disney, with leaf-themed dancers accompanying a float with Huey, Dewey, and Louie with their telescope. Meanwhile, a monorail zooms by.

The final float is a dedication to the Disney family, where one can see Tinker Bell again, alongside Oswald, Mickey, Kermit, Spider-Man, Anna, Elsa, and Yoda.

My next post will have a new prompt.
 
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Miru

Well-Known Member
Ya know what time it is? Time for a new prompt


13 Day Streak

Last time, we discussed new parades for Disney. These parades ranged from original storylines to a telling of how Disneyland came to be. Many had quite nifty themes.

The challenge du jour is now to create a new character dining experience. Character dining experiences are another thing pioneered by Disney parks. There have been many such experiences throughout the resorts across the globe, can we craft our own?

My idea is... “Oswald’s Retro Roast”, at the Carthage Circle in DCA. Oswald and his friends, like Ortensia, are there to serve up smiles at dinner. True to its name, the menu also includes a special vegetable roast dedicated to Oswald.
 

Imagineer Brandon

Well-Known Member
Come one, come all to the Country Bear Grill, the best place for fiddles in all of Critter Country. Old stalwarts of the Country Bears will remember their long residence in Critter Country, which ended back in 2001, when the bears went their separate ways. After nearly twenty years they've reunited, this time around in their very own eatery, on the site of the old Hungry Bear Restaurant. Stop by to say hi to Henry, Liver Lips McGrowl, Wendell, Teddi Berra, Big Al and the rest, won't you?

Take a seat and order something to eat from one of our friendly waiters. Fine southern cuisine is served up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Start your meal off with fried mushrooms or pickled okra. You simply must try our famous barbecue ribs. Or maybe fried chicken or ham is more your style? Either way, you won't be able to resist one of our many pies for dessert. Blueberry, sweet potato, pecan, peach, whatever you like, top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Once you're hunkered down with some good food, wait for the curtains to open. You might just catch one of our fine establishment's shows. Watch as our old friends (brought to life by the most advanced animatronics in the wilderness) introduce themselves and play one of their signature songs. After the impressive show, hope you have the good fortune to meet one of the bears in person! Whether you're a little one or all grown up, you're sure to have a blast interacting with this band of bears.

We hope you enjoyed your meal and the wildest show in the wilderness! Stop by again anytime, there's always a new song to hear, a new dish to eat, and a new bear to meet.
 

mickeyfan5534

Well-Known Member
Alright this is part of the currently hiatused Enchanted Empire project
The Silver Horseshoe
Enjoy lunch or dinner and a wild good time at an old west saloon. A fantastic show awaits as lunch guests enjoy Donald Crocket’s Wild Frontier while dinner guests enjoy Pecos Goofy’s Wild West Revue. Featuring Mickey and Minnie along with the staring character, these shows retell the legends of the old west unlike any retelling before
 

Miru

Well-Known Member
“Mind Your Meals” at Storyteller Cafe, starring Figment and Dreamfinder. The stories of the cafe only get more exciting and the meals more colorful when they’re around. Get reservations and you’ll get one of their comic books... on us.

“Swamped Suite” in the Blue Bayou with the Guardians of the Galaxy. They’ve landed on a swamp planet, which Star-Lord insists is just a swampy part of his home planet. Try out the spacey exclusive dishes!
 

Pi on my Cake

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
In the Parks
Yes
@Miru you're killing it with the prompts!

I'd add a character meal with a rotating cast in Hollywood Studios. Green Room Cafe or something like this. Themed to being behind the scenes of "filming" new aninated movies. So, right now there would be Buzz qnd Woody (Toy Story 4) and Ralph and Vanellope (Ralph breaks the internet). With Anna and Elsa (Frozen 2) replacing Ralph soon.
 

Miru

Well-Known Member
@Miru you're killing it with the prompts!

I'd add a character meal with a rotating cast in Hollywood Studios. Green Room Cafe or something like this. Themed to being behind the scenes of "filming" new aninated movies. So, right now there would be Buzz qnd Woody (Toy Story 4) and Ralph and Vanellope (Ralph breaks the internet). With Anna and Elsa (Frozen 2) replacing Ralph soon.
So does this mean you’re doing the next prompt?

Also, I approve of that.
 

Pi on my Cake

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
In the Parks
Yes
Actually, @Miru I'll take today since I just counted up and realized that today is our next 5th Gate, 5th Day!

June 16th
15 Day Streak!
We reached our second goal!


Previous Day's Pitch

Our goal was to discuss new character dining options! So many deliecious and delightful ideas! From classic characters, to the newest stars dining in Hollywood, to very outside the box ideas like the Gaurdians of the Galaxy in New Orleans Square.

Today's Project
5th Day/5th Gate


Our goal today is decide what theme we want for our park! Last time we discussed a lot of great options. Today we're gonna try to discuss the pros and cons so we can come together to choose a single theme we'll work together to develop going forward.

The options we seemed more focused on last time:

Port Disney - A new take on DisneySea. A collection of heavily themed lands centered around the sea

Music Park - A new park dedicated to music! Lands based on genres of music? Lands based on specific musicians/musicals? Lots of options.

Touchstone City - A theme park dedicated to the more "adult" side of Disney. Especially acquired IPs like ABC and Fox. Mostly all centered around an urban, city setting that ties it all together.

A Water Theme Park - A hybrid between a theme park and a water park. Possibly with the same theme idea as Port Disney, possibly a different theme.

We discussed more than these four ideas, and we can keep discussing new ideas, but these seemed like the front runners from the other day.

So, let's try to settle on one. If we settle on one and there's still time left, we can start figuring out lands!​
 

Miru

Well-Known Member
I vote Touchstone City! Mainly to draw a different crowd than the other parks. And it could be really fun to imagine its structure, and to play around with vastly different IP. And it would have fun features like intergraded hotels. I’d imagine any of the others would perhaps eat attention away from the other parks or especially stuff like the water parks.

Second bet is the music park, because music is actually very important to Disney.
 
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