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Christmas music overkill
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Voxel
President of Progress City
Ummmm, not to change the topic but when they first open RnR it was only Aerosmith music that played in the queue and general area. This was later changed to be generic rock music up until recently (in my trip history) it was returned to Aerosmith Music. I may be wrong in my timing, but I do remember nothing but Aerosmith when the Attraction opened, because my family complained that it wasn't just Aerosmith anymore when they changed the loop.
epcotisbest
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Been riding RRC since before it opened. I personally have never, ever heard anything but Aerosmith. Of course, we avoid Christmas week, and there could be a special Christmas track or something. Can confirm Aerosmith was there in person for the opening.
Interesting. I have home video from 2001 or 2004 and the BGM was a general mix of classic rock songs. I thought it opened like that.
It has been just Aerosmith since at least 2006 though other than during the holidays.
It has been just Aerosmith since at least 2006 though other than during the holidays.
Heres a brief trip report of our recent stay:
Day 1. "Sweet, theyre playing Christmas music, I feared we would only hear Frozen music"
Day 2. "Theyre playing Christmas music at this park too, but didnt we hear these songs yesterday?"
Day 3. "This is officially annoying, How many times are we gonna hear these same songs?"
Day 4. "Honey, get my d*mn phone so I can just play the Innoventions Music loop as we stroll around Epcot."
Day 1. "Sweet, theyre playing Christmas music, I feared we would only hear Frozen music"
Day 2. "Theyre playing Christmas music at this park too, but didnt we hear these songs yesterday?"
Day 3. "This is officially annoying, How many times are we gonna hear these same songs?"
Day 4. "Honey, get my d*mn phone so I can just play the Innoventions Music loop as we stroll around Epcot."
Cmdr_Crimson
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Foolish Mortal
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as much as I enjoy the normal day to day background loops, I love hearing the Christmas loops. so much so I listen to them on various sites.
But most of them are very generic/standard Christmas music fare. How is that any different than listening to your local Christmas music station or a Christmas playlist?
That's my biggest annoyance besides replacing too many loops - in most locations there was no effort to pick selections that fit thematically. Hollywood Blvd could have scores from Christmas movies. Sunset Blvd could have jazzy 1930's/40's music. Future World could have more appropriate "new age" Christmas music. But overall, the loops are uninspired and lazy.
Just remembered something. DAK actually has much more thematically appropriate Christmas music. The main entrance is um, African style? I guess. And Dinorama uses cheesy songs, although they are annoying.
Foolish Mortal
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I enjoy them......send me to a Leper colony !
Victor Kelly
Well-Known Member
I could get along fine if Christmas went away. But, my wife loves it, so I tolerate it. The craziness, even worse driving, attitudes, etc; all for less than 24 hours of over commercialized insanity filled holiday.
shannon12
Active Member
Thats weird, I'm 37 and my parents played the Johnny Mathis Christmas album my whole life. Actually I just looked it up and it was released in 1958!
zurgandfriend
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All I can say is someone in corporate must be a big Johnny Mathis fan. MY DS work in our local grocery store and his store manager is a huge fan of the Barry Manilow Christmas album, that’s all the store has been playing for a month.
No. Stop. If you even read the thread or had any basic understanding of how families function, a huge portion of holiday visitors are only doing so because it's the only time the whole family could get time off.
You also completely ignored the valid argument of not enjoying the use of generic Christmas loops instead of thematically appropriate ones.
*facepalm*
FutureCEO
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No offense but everything after Halloween turns into Christmas elsewhere. Music on the radio. music at work. lights being up until March. Horrible songs and families. At least, Disney you have the lights at MGM and happiness, somewhat.
I would rather hear a classical Christmas loop than real songs. I want to kill myself after a couple Christmas songs.
I would rather hear a classical Christmas loop than real songs. I want to kill myself after a couple Christmas songs.
Cmdr_Crimson
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I agree...Heck David Arkenstone who's song Papillion On wings of the Butterfly that Dominates the Innoventions loop has made some really good Christmas Music.......This is what SHOULD Play in Innoventions during christmas..It's Christmas Meets Futuristic...with a twist of charm to it..