Figment632
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lol more like they had no where else to put it in DL so they just slapped it where they had space, thats almost as bad as Nemo being in TL.
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I hate the Fantasmic stadium
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lol more like they had no where else to put it in DL so they just slapped it where they had space, thats almost as bad as Nemo being in TL.
LoriMistress
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I've seen F! countless times at DLR, and only seen F! once at DHS. IMHO, I prefer the stadium. You're no matter where you sit you can get a decent to a great view of the show. For DLR, you're fighting for a decent spot, and have to deal with rude people who continue to block your view. Plus, if you don't care to see the show, and want to go to an attraction around the area, it can take up to a half hour just to get to your destination. But let me add the refurbishment of F! at DLR is amazing!!!
KevinFlynn
New Member
Whatever. It's a better setting. This is why having such strict thoughts on what can be where ruin people's imaginations in the parks.
sponono88
Well-Known Member
It transforms into a pirate ship for the show, during the day it's the Sailing Ship Columbia. The advantage of having the show in Frontierland is: you get the benefit of highly-detailed surroundings and atmosphere before the show - and you have the Mark Twain Riverboat and Columbia ship in the actual show.
The show isn't themed to the American Frontier, it's themed to Mickey's imagination. It's almost as if Mickey enchants the Rivers of America and brings it to life with his imagination. That's the whole point of the show! Just like the fireworks and parades, it's an entertainment offering that doesn't exactly match up to the land it's located in.
Seeing the island transform for the show is pretty cool. You have this massive dragon fighting with Mickey in the middle of Tom Saywers Island.. a minute later the lights come back up and it's as if nothing happened; right back to the calm and tranquil american frontier setting.
Oddysey
Well-Known Member
When or where did I say it belongs in Frontierland? :shrug:
Wilt Dasney
Well-Known Member
Exactly. Fireworks and Tinker Bell don't belong on Main Street either, if you're going to be that particular about theme.
And I think transforming the Columbia into a pirate ship is pretty clever!
The seats are nice but when Im 50 feet over the stage that gets weird. What I think would be nice... an astra turf 10 degree angle hill. Bring a beach blanket if you must, a football or soccer ball and wait for the show.
imagineer boy
Well-Known Member
I like the stadium setting at WDW better, but DL's actual show of course is much better.
Even though it is a little out of place, the show at DL does work since the whole place kinda morphs into the seting for the show. But I think the stadium is more efficient.
Even though it is a little out of place, the show at DL does work since the whole place kinda morphs into the seting for the show. But I think the stadium is more efficient.
MillerPoppins
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Tinkermommy
New Member
I admit the crowds can be crazy during the show at DL, but agree with the other comments about the atmosphere. I love being able to look over my shoulder and see the haunted mansion all lit up, and hop onto Pirates right after the show. :sohappy:
TP2000
Well-Known Member
Oh, my. Where to begin? :animwink:
Nemo is no worse than nuclear powered submarines that were added to the US Navy in 1954 being added to Tomorrowland in 1959. The subs have a futuristic vibe to them, even when they were based on five year old technology in '59.
As for the "pirate ship" in Frontierland, it only becomes Captain Hook's pirate ship in Mickey's imagination for the Fantastic show. Earlier in the day at Disneyland, you would have ridden on the "proud and mighty" Sailing Ship Columbia, which is an exact replica of the original Columbia, the first American vessel to circle the globe carrying our young nations flag. The ship found the mouth of the great river in what is now Oregon, and they named the Columbia River after the ship that found it in 1792. Walt Disney added it to his Rivers of America in 1958 because it was "part of the hard facts that have created America", as he so clearly stated in his opening day Disneyland dedication speech three years earlier in '55.
Since I take it from your comments Figment632 that you haven't been to Disneyland yet... When you do visit Disneyland you can go on the ship yourself, and visit the maritime museum they have below decks and listen to the narration that explains this all very clearly.
It's an American ship, quite blatantly, and the pride of Mr. Disney's fleet. Welcome aboard!
And that concludes your American history lesson for the day. :lol:
To sum up, the Columbia is a Disneyland icon, and a great piece of American history. It's not a pirate ship.
For those wanting a padded chair at Disneyland's Fantasmic, you can have one, but it comes at a price. They cost $59 and include a dessert buffet with coffee and hot cocoa and waitress service. They have a great view of the show, on a couple of little terraces just above the general ground seating area along the riverbank.
_Scar
Active Member
Being able to sit and relax is TOTALLY worth it. In fact, I wish every nighttime event was seated. (;
Everything takes imagination from the guests to seem "real". Maybe an amphitheater isn't the most magical thing, but it's comfortable and you still see a fantastic show. Just like Fantasmic in Frontierland makes no sense, but it takes some imagination to make it work.
Everything takes imagination from the guests to seem "real". Maybe an amphitheater isn't the most magical thing, but it's comfortable and you still see a fantastic show. Just like Fantasmic in Frontierland makes no sense, but it takes some imagination to make it work.
Enchantâmes
Active Member
DL show for better show for several reasons *cough*Ursula,Dragon,Peter pan, Pink Elephants, etc. but that is another topic. It has a simpler set up which I enjoy, and the adjacent New Orleans Square area is much nicer than the stadium. I'd rather stand and get a good spot 15 minutes before the show rather than sit in the sun/crowded stadium with no back seating for 1-2 hours.
Mikester71
Well-Known Member
I like the stadium itself.
I despise the cattle-drive in and out of it, though!:fork:
Agreed!!!
flavious27
Well-Known Member
I prefer the stadium to an illuminations setup, you don't have your view blocked and you get to sit down.
matt_taylor1985
Member
I agree that it can be uncomfortable. The first time I took my wife we sat for about 40 minutes, with rain going on and off with contstant 'warnings' that the show would be cancelled. Eventually we caved and bought some ponchos and it was the best Disney show we've seen.
Figment632
New Member
Oh, my. Where to begin? :animwink:
Nemo is no worse than nuclear powered submarines that were added to the US Navy in 1954 being added to Tomorrowland in 1959. The subs have a futuristic vibe to them, even when they were based on five year old technology in '59.
As for the "pirate ship" in Frontierland, it only becomes Captain Hook's pirate ship in Mickey's imagination for the Fantastic show. Earlier in the day at Disneyland, you would have ridden on the "proud and mighty" Sailing Ship Columbia, which is an exact replica of the original Columbia, the first American vessel to circle the globe carrying our young nations flag. The ship found the mouth of the great river in what is now Oregon, and they named the Columbia River after the ship that found it in 1792. Walt Disney added it to his Rivers of America in 1958 because it was "part of the hard facts that have created America", as he so clearly stated in his opening day Disneyland dedication speech three years earlier in '55.
Since I take it from your comments Figment632 that you haven't been to Disneyland yet... When you do visit Disneyland you can go on the ship yourself, and visit the maritime museum they have below decks and listen to the narration that explains this all very clearly.
It's an American ship, quite blatantly, and the pride of Mr. Disney's fleet. Welcome aboard!
And that concludes your American history lesson for the day. :lol:
To sum up, the Columbia is a Disneyland icon, and a great piece of American history. It's not a pirate ship.
For those wanting a padded chair at Disneyland's Fantasmic, you can have one, but it comes at a price. They cost $59 and include a dessert buffet with coffee and hot cocoa and waitress service. They have a great view of the show, on a couple of little terraces just above the general ground seating area along the riverbank.
Nemo doesn't fit in TL and you shouldn't make assumptions I was in DL last May for 5 days so you are wrong. Also it is a pirate ship for the show, read what I wrote I never said the Columbia doesn't fit (imo it would work better in WDW with Liberty Square) I just don't think Fantasmic fits in FL.
