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[EvilChameleon]

Been watching videos. Love the cheer that goes up once the lights go out. I would also advocate paying any performers double just for having to listen to Baroque Hoedown endlessly throughout the entire parade route.

 

[ForeverAnna]

Saw the premier on Friday. I was just going to try to find a spot kind of last minute for the second showing but the weather was on my side. It poured early in the day, not nearly as bad as yesterday though, and the park was not crowded. I scoped the parade route about an hour in advance of the first run and it wasn't bad at all so I picked up a sandwich at Jolley Holiday and was even able to snag a bench seat just 45 minutes in advances

 

[Figments Friend]

Yes, I usually do.

Must be that sexy beard.


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[RandomPrincess]

So with these being the same floats, does that mean they were driven across the country? So one night at a hotel in Utah you could find the drum float in the parking lot?

There was an article on Disney Parks Blog that talked about carefully packing the floats into on I think 8 trailers so they could be. Thought across the country

 

[drizgirl]

So with these being the same floats, does that mean they were driven across the country? So one night at a hotel in Utah you could find the drum float in the parking lot?

I saw a Nemo Sub being driven across the desert once. It was pretty cool.

 

[Figments Friend]

So AP Days are back this February....themed to the return of the MSEP.

February 10th through March 9th at Disneyland Park.
Special screenings, AP exclusive menu offerings and merchandise, 'retro' character greets, as well as another exclusive pinback button series...all related to the return of the Parade.

Here is a look at the rather eye catching promotional artwork tied to the event.
This would look rather sharp on a t-shirt, and I am sure they know it...!




More details from the official DLR website -



AP Welcome Center – Starcade in Tomorrowland
Get the details on daily events, benefits, merchandise and more at the Tomorrowland Starcade, official headquarters for Annual Passholders.

Highlights include

• Meet and greets with special retro Characters
• Family-friendly activities, including parade-themed paper crafts and an AP Adventure activity
• Complimentary AP Days goodies, including Disneyland Resort recipe cards from yesteryear and a button series featuring new Main Street Electrical Parade artwork each week
• Exclusive AP Days merchandise, including t-shirts, lanyards, pins, tumblers and more
• AP Days guide map
• Parade-themed photo opportunity
• Lounge, phone-charging area and more

Additional AP Experiences – Opera House
Head over to the Main Street Opera House for screenings of historical parade videos after 4:00 PM daily—you’ll leave with an unforgettable feeling of nostalgia!

Exclusive AP Offerings
Satisfy snack attacks by purchasing an AP-exclusive refillable popcorn bucket featuring one of 2 distinctive parade or park designs. Plus, Passholders will receive $1 refills now through April 16—bon appétit!

Limited-Time Secret AP Menu Items
Hungry for the good old days? For a limited-time, Passholders can refuel with parade-themed menu items at select quick-service restaurants across the park. Stop by the AP Welcome Center to see what’s on the menu or visit each eatery for a surprise blast from the past!

Participating locations include:

• Carnation Café
• Galactic Grill
• Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
• Main Street Refreshment Corner
• Plaza Inn

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[Curious Constance]

The artwork looks way better than the parade!

 

[Donald Dutch]

Saw this video in a thread in the WDW section. So the Pinocchio is assembled and driving, wonder why it isn't in the parade... Skip to 0:26!

 

[jrhwdw]

I don't know where else to put this so, Soundsational is back in DL Park March 24!

Man DL is looking good!

 

[Deleted member 107043]

Please let this be a permanent thing for all parades at DLR.

http://micechat.com/153791-saving-seats-electrical-parade-thing-past/

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

Please let this be a permanent thing for all parades at DLR.

http://micechat.com/153791-saving-seats-electrical-parade-thing-past/

Seconded. People are out of their damn minds.

 

[Phroobar]

Please let this be a permanent thing for all parades at DLR.

http://micechat.com/153791-saving-seats-electrical-parade-thing-past/

It only took them 61 years to come up with that idea. Good luck enforcing it.

 

[drizgirl]

It only took them 61 years to come up with that idea. Good luck enforcing it.

I think they'll do fine enforcing it for a bit. But then they won't. Disney sucks at making guests consistently follow the rules.

 

[FerretAfros]

Why not adopt a policy similar to the one at Tokyo Disney Resort, where guests aren't allowed to camp out for major shows and parades until 60 minutes before showtime? Even on busy days, this keeps the walkways uncluttered and allows for walk-up viewing shortly before the shows. It's a cultural difference that would take a while to adapt to (especially with reserved seating, which essentially requires you to be there a full hour early), but I think it would be a huge improvement

Then again, TDR mostly deals with Japanese guests who are known for following rules and being respectful of other guests and authority figures. I think the US CMs would have a much harder time enforcing such a rule

 

[Phroobar]

Then again, TDR mostly deals with Japanese guests who are known for following rules and being respectful of other guests and authority figures. I think the US CMs would have a much harder time enforcing such a rule

No one queues better than the Japanese except for the British. Americans would fall in line as soon as Guest Services tells them to take hike.

 

[rle4lunch]

Us purple dragons travel in pairs.
Like policemen.



Oh, and 'The Black Hole' is a fabulous slice of the 70s.
Disney's 'Star Wars' bandwagon jump.
I get it out once in a while when in the mood.
Dr. Reinhardt steals every scene he is in, as does his tin plated pal Maximilian.
Roddy McDowell voicing V.I.N.C.E.N.T is a hoot and worth the effort to watch it at least once.

And how about that famous ending...?
The film is almost forty years old, and I am still trying to figure out what that was all supposed to be about....



Anyway, sorry for the thread drift.
Back on topic...move along, these are not the biological androids you are looking for....

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one of my favorite childhood movies. for a 4-5 year old it was incredibly dark in some parts of the movie. especially max. he was like hal9000 meets darth vader. lol

 

[rle4lunch]

I saw a Nemo Sub being driven across the desert once. It was pretty cool.

you mean 20,000 leagues sub?

 

[Curious Constance]

This is GREAT news! Does anyone know how long before parade starts they start setting up the viewing areas? Please say 30 minutes!!!

 

[Deleted member 107043]

This is GREAT news! Does anyone know how long before parade starts they start setting up the viewing areas? Please say 30 minutes!!!

Another article I read said that guests will not be able to take seats along the route until ropes are put in place, which typically happens 30-60 minutes before showtime.

 

[Phroobar]

one of my favorite childhood movies. for a 4-5 year old it was incredibly dark in some parts of the movie. especially max. he was like hal9000 meets darth vader. lol

When I was a kid I had the story record to the Black Hole. I think I memorized most of the movie lines and can still recite them back to you. I'm still working on my Black Hole action figure collection. The figures are really expensive on the open market. $40 for any of the humans and $100-200 for Vincent and Max. Old Bob goes for about $1200 while the humanoid with the cobra commander face plate is upwards of $10K. Crazy prices.