Mickey's PhilharMagic coming to DCA this April

[dlr74]

So I just went to the preview. It is still very much the small screen experience like in Paris, unfortunately. The wall screens don’t really add to the wrap-around effect, as there is a gap between the regular screen and these side screens. For example, it just adds extra bubbles and seaweed to the Ariel scene, not really acting as an extension of the main screen.
And for some reason, even when all screens are being used, the entire main screen is never utilized at all in the show. There’s always an unused black section at the top.

I will say that the digital video is much better and looks like it actually belongs in this decade, unlike the MK version. Overall, though, this could have been much better than it ended up being

 

[fravit]

It is still very much the small screen experience like in Paris, unfortunately.

Ehh. Well. At least we were mentally and emotionally prepared for this. I like that they are bothering to incorporate the side screens at all.

 

[Kram Sacul]

So I just went to the preview. It is still very much the small screen experience like in Paris, unfortunately. The wall screens don’t really add to the wrap-around effect, as there is a gap between the regular screen and these side screens. For example, it just adds extra bubbles and seaweed to the Ariel scene, not really acting as an extension of the main screen.
And for some reason, even when all screens are being used, the entire main screen is never utilized at all in the show. There’s always an unused black section at the top.

I will say that the digital video is much better and looks like it actually belongs in this decade, unlike the MK version. Overall, though, this could have been much better than it ended up being

Is the disappearing proscenium effect there? I doubt it.

Sounds as lackluster as I imagined. They need to run a variation of this before each showing:

 

[VJ]

Is the disappearing proscenium effect there? I doubt it.

Sounds as lackluster as I imagined. They need to run a variation of this before each showing:

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How DARE you criticize The Great and Powerful Disney! Don't you know that everyone who says anything at Disneyland is any less than MAGICAL is wrong?!

 

[Sharon&Susan]

Daffy Duck is my favorite Disney character. I really like that cartoon where he meets Popeye.

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

Loved Power of Blast. That was worth watching. Steps in Time had nice Air Conditioning!

And why didn't Disney build Restrooms inside the Theater?

Can you say "Pressler"?

I knew you could. / Mr. Rogers

 

[mandelbrot]

I do think they could... sweedish chef already has a hole back there.

Phrasing!

 

[Disney Analyst]

Phrasing!

I stand by my statement

 

[Disney Analyst]

So I just went to the preview. It is still very much the small screen experience like in Paris, unfortunately. The wall screens don’t really add to the wrap-around effect, as there is a gap between the regular screen and these side screens. For example, it just adds extra bubbles and seaweed to the Ariel scene, not really acting as an extension of the main screen.
And for some reason, even when all screens are being used, the entire main screen is never utilized at all in the show. There’s always an unused black section at the top.

I will say that the digital video is much better and looks like it actually belongs in this decade, unlike the MK version. Overall, though, this could have been much better than it ended up being

Did the butt make it?

 

[Coolbert]

Did the butt make it?

Life's most meaningful and important questions.

 

[Sharon&Susan]

Life's most meaningful and important questions.

Philarmagic isn’t the same without that Darn-old Duck butt. Makes me feel Goofy thinking about it.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Life's most meaningful and important questions.

I know my priorities.

 

[Coolbert]

WE'VE GOT DUCK BUTT!

 

[fravit]

I didn't know we were going to have to pick, but I guess if it's between widescreen format w/proscenium trick, and duck butt, the choice is clear.

 

[TROR]

WE'VE GOT DUCK BUTT!
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This is better than anything they’ve added to DCA since 2015

 

[VJ]

they're heeeerreeeee...

 

[Disney Analyst]

WALT LIVES! All hail the duck butt!

Honestly I’d take it over the extra wide screen... if they could have done a disappearing proscenium I would have been stoked, but at least with Donald’s butt this feels more permanent.

 

[VJ]

WALT LIVES! All hail the duck butt!

Honestly I’d take it over the extra wide screen... if they could have done a disappearing proscenium I would have been stoked, but at least with Donald’s butt this feels more permanent.

the fake curtain effect on the screen is kinda distracting but other than that, not bad. i'm happy to be wrong; although it's not the MK version of philharmagic, it's good for what it is

 

[Disney Analyst]

Wait is the duck butt stationary? I want a refund.

 

[britain]

Uh, so there just happens to be a little red curtain right where Donald accidentally crashes? And the curtain closes up pretty quick too.