Festival of Fantasy Parade coming to Magic Kingdom in 2014

[Magenta Panther]

Those costumes are just AWESOME!!!! The use of patchwork, steampunk and circus themes is really inspired. And that thorn stilt-walker is truly menacing, as is the Raven (looks very Mardi Gras). I can't wait to see the parade - especially the clockwork Dragon in action!

 

[The Duck]

I don't think horses...

Reindeer perhaps?

 

[Matt_Black]

Reindeer perhaps?

They're better than people, from what I hear....

 

[TEAM Dasia]

Looks like theRaven Costume got an inspiration from Hunger Games Catching fire Katniss Everdeen's Mockingjay Costume.

 

[SpectroMan93]

Sometimes, posts on this thread can be so puzzling..

 

[etwtec]

Im sorry to go back to the topic of lighting but some of you who are In-The-Know have said the floats have onboard lighting and strobes? Where exactly would the lighting be on the floats? From the looks of the floats it seems like any onboard lighting would be very minimal to none

 

[etwtec]

I highly, highly doubt that is going to be an issue. Steven Davison has done plenty of productions with elements like these that have never had a problem. If the "suits" had a problem with the content, Steven would have had to have cut them already. Contrary to what some may believe, but a villain element to a parade (or any entertainment production), that includes fire or "darker" effects, has been just fine in many Disney entertainment productions.

When it comes to cuts...the only thing that typically has to be worried about is special effects. Esp. with TDO. They aren't exactly the best executive team when it comes to keeping everything up to show quality standards. And with Steven Davison (WDI-CE) productions, it's a hell of a lot more than just old floats and a character flood. His productions are very intricate and elaborate, and very technology and performance driven.

As of right now, I doubt there is anything to worry about.

I hope we don't have to worry! I would hate to see anything from Maleficent being cut just because the "little ones" got scared lol.

 

[etwtec]

that is the opening fanfare then goes into the main theme song and then the opening unit music

@wdw_cp09 What is the music from when Randy 2:33 and Jansen 4:09 enter, from this video:

 

[Next Big Thing]

Im sorry to go back to the topic of lighting but some of you who are In-The-Know have said the floats have onboard lighting and strobes? Where exactly would the lighting be on the floats? From the looks of the floats it seems like any onboard lighting would be very minimal to none

I don't know first hand, but from what i've gathered reading this thread and seeing the floats now, I don't think there will be on-board lighting. I do think it has been said that they are upgrading the lighting on the rooftops, however.

 

[wdw_cp09]

@wdw_cp09 What is the music from when Randy 2:33 and Jansen 4:09 enter, from this video:

not parade music... just random stuff

 

[aladdin2007]

I highly, highly doubt that is going to be an issue. Steven Davison has done plenty of productions with elements like these that have never had a problem. If the "suits" had a problem with the content, Steven would have had to have cut them already. Contrary to what some may believe, but a villain element to a parade (or any entertainment production), that includes fire or "darker" effects, has been just fine in many Disney entertainment productions.

When it comes to cuts...the only thing that typically has to be worried about is special effects. Esp. with TDO. They aren't exactly the best executive team when it comes to keeping everything up to show quality standards. And with Steven Davison (WDI-CE) productions, it's a hell of a lot more than just old floats and a character flood. His productions are very intricate and elaborate, and very technology and performance driven.

As of right now, I doubt there is anything to worry about.

Yep the Spirit is already stating that he wouldnt be surprised if the fire effect ends up getting cut among other things.

 

[Nmoody1]

That music sounds very parade-esque!

 

[wdwmagic]

Here is another angle from yesterday

 

[aladdin2007]

That music sounds very parade-esque!

it sure does

 

[GrantR]

Amidst all the anticipation, I'm fascinated with how Americans pronounce route.

 

[Matt_Black]

Well, generally, we pronounce it "root", though some pronounce it to rhyme with "grout" or "shout".

 

[GrantR]

Well, generally, we pronounce it "root", though some pronounce it to rhyme with "grout" or "shout".

It's the "shout" rhyme that was getting me, ha!

 

[wdrive]

Does anyone know if the characters costumes in this parade are their normal meet and greet ones or do they have special parade costumes or a combination of both?

 

[Stupido]

It depends. Usually the princesses have new costumes. But I've seen some fur characters with the same costume. But with the attention to detail in this new parade, I wouldn't be surprised to see all new costumes.

 

[RandomPrincess]

In the costume video on Disney Parks Blog they talk about new Minnie's costume and a the bling on her polka dots. They also mention Mickey and Minnie's costumes go along with the Storybook Circus theme.