Main Street Electrical Parade Cancelled Dec 5, 2012?

[DisneySaint]

I apologize if it's already been posted; I did a search here and on Google and didn't find anything.
For months now I've had the MEP listed as being on the night of Wednesday December 5th, as the parade runs basically every Wednesday in December. In fact, WDWMagic still has it listed as running that day. However, the MEP has somehow vanished off the official site. The other unofficial sites are a mixed bag with some still having it and some not. Does anyone have any confirmation on this and know why a change was made?

DS

 

[RAXIP]

Calendar on the Hub shows park closing at 7:00, Wishes at 6:00 and no MSEP.

 

[Ausdaddy]

We were disappointed to see this also. It was originally shown as running on the 5th.

 

[cba]

This sucks

 

[DisneySaint]

CM friend reporting that The Hub (CM website) does not have it that night. :-( Won't be running my whole Dec 4-8 trip and it was literally the top thing I was looking forward to my 3 y/o seeing. We've watched the Youtube video dozens of times since July.

 

[WED Purist]

I could be tied to the big press events surrounding 12/6.

 

[StepInTime]

You would think that they would at least make an effort to have the magic running on all cylinders for Walt's birthday!

 

[WED Purist]

You would think that they would at least make an effort to have the magic running on on cylinders for Walt's birthday!

Great point, I wonder how many in upper management know when Walt's birthday is.

 

[DisneySaint]

The park still closes at the same time, though, and I can't fathom MEP creates drastically longer park clears. This was listed on there as of 2-3 weeks ago and I just don't feel it's right for them to just pull it out from under folks who planned to be there that week.

 

[Bolt]

It is for the Press Event - and if you can think back to CarsLand opening how big of a show and spectacle that was, it's surprising only one night is effected.

 

[DisneySaint]

They couldn't have anticipated that more than a few weeks ago? Moved it up or back a day?

 

[mm52200]

I mean even if the park closes at 7 that wouldn't stop them running it at 6:30, it's already dark then, I mean that's when Fantasmic starts during this time of year so I don't see why they couldn't do the same for MSEP atleast on this date.

 

[rle4lunch]

So, I'm in the park that whole week, is it still running on the 3rd like it was being advertised a week ago?

Nevermind, it's still showing up at 7pm on the 3rd. That was the time we had blocked off to see it anyway.

phew!

 

[3feethigher]

I mean even if the park closes at 7 that wouldn't stop them running it at 6:30, it's already dark then, I mean that's when Fantasmic starts during this time of year so I don't see why they couldn't do the same for MSEP atleast on this date.

you have to look at the overall time table of the day... both whats going on and off stage. its rushed backstage when there is a 7:00 DEP, there's NO way you could do a 6:30

 

[DisneySaint]

...and now new Fantasyland is closed on the 5th along with Philharmagic. Boy they are killing me!!

 

[CommyHolly]

Huh,,,,,I thought the MEP was cancelled many nights in December due to Mickey's Magical Christmas Party??

They have a special Christmas parade those nights, but you have to buy a separate ticket for that event.

 

[NewfieFan]

Huh,,,,,I thought the MEP was cancelled many nights in December due to Mickey's Magical Christmas Party??

They have a special Christmas parade those nights, but you have to buy a separate ticket for that event.

Yes, there is no MSEP on party nights but what is being discussed here is different. There was a scheduled MSEP which is now canceled due to a press event for the Grand Opening of New Fantasyland (which is on Dec. 6th).

Folks know about MVMCP in advance and what nights it is on, this change was a little last minute for guests visiting during this time.

 

[Nemo14]

Considering how far in advance people need to plan their ADR's and what not, this really is poor show on Disney's part.

 

[CommyHolly]

Yes, there is no MSEP on party nights but what is being discussed here is different. There was a scheduled MSEP which is now canceled due to a press event for the Grand Opening of New Fantasyland (which is on Dec. 6th).

Folks know about MVMCP in advance and what nights it is on, this change was a little last minute for guests visiting during this time.

ah, ok,,,,,,,,sorry Now I understand that does suck

 

[tecowdw]

Ya - the press events can sure cheapen a day guest's admission price!
Oh well - the marketing arm of The Walt Disney Company is a juggernaut that won't ever be deprived!