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[HauntedPirate]

Radical idea here. If WDW is looking to cut costs - Why not run all the nighttime shows on Friday/Saturday nights, and then only Tuesday or Wednesday during the week? Keeps people spread out and doesn't overcrowd one park.

 

[gjohnson66]

Why is this news for me? I was just making a statement that I think if changes come, the general population will have to adjust their schedules. I don't like the porspect of cuts in shows and hours any more or less than anyone else. I'm just trying to examine the situation diplomatically.

Sorry, didn't mean to single you out -- your statement/point of view just happened to be the one that got my blood to the boiling point. Truth of the matter is that Disney has spoiled many of us with the nightly shows. Yes, I know that they are very expensive to produce and in these tricky financial times it makes sense to cut these types of things for the greater good. But the flip side of the equation is...how many staunch, dyed in the wool Disney freaks will drastically change the amount of time they stay in the parks due to these changes? Realistically, not many of the folks here will -- but some of the more moderate folks are libel to, and if that happens, what will be the impact on admissions?

As I stated earlier, I make it a priority to visit EPCOT and see R.O.E. at least twice everytime I'm in Orlando -- I don't believe I have ever seen a show of it's type or caliber anywhere I've traveled across the planet. That being said, I would definitely change the frequency I would visit the parks should these changes take place. I don't mean to sound like a grouch, but it's the truth!

 

[gjohnson66]

Radical idea here. If WDW is looking to cut costs - Why not run all the nighttime shows on Friday/Saturday nights, and then only Tuesday or Wednesday during the week? Keeps people spread out and doesn't overcrowd one park.

Your idea has merit, but in talking to some of my co-workers (ex-Disney R.O.E. and Fantasmic! show and pyro techs) there might be an issue with that approach. Some of the elements within the various shows might not take to well to only being used a couple of days a week. I'm not sure what elements they are talking about, but considering the complexity of R.O.E. and Fantasmic!, you can definitely see the opportunity for major technical issues.

I imagine we'll see very soon just what will happen with a highly technical show being reduced to 2 shows a week, won't we?

 

[HauntedPirate]

Your idea has merit, but in talking to some of my co-workers (ex-Disney R.O.E. and Fantasmic! show and pyro techs) there might be an issue with that approach. Some of the elements within the various shows might not take to well to only being used a couple of days a week. I'm not sure what elements they are talking about, but considering the complexity of R.O.E. and Fantasmic!, you can definitely see the opportunity for major technical issues.

I imagine we'll see very soon just what will happen with a highly technical show being reduced to 2 shows a week, won't we?

Interesting - I would not have thought some show elements would be the roadblock. I can see, though, how they would be - they aren't simple pieces of a parade or stageshow.

I have to admit, the idea was pretty far out in left field, but, like you mentioned, I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility if attendance falls far enough. Scary....

 

[hwdelien]

I don't care about Fantasmic. :lol: I ain't never seen it.

[shudder] You should see it, it is a great show.

 

[SeanC]

Your idea has merit, but in talking to some of my co-workers (ex-Disney R.O.E. and Fantasmic! show and pyro techs) there might be an issue with that approach. Some of the elements within the various shows might not take to well to only being used a couple of days a week. I'm not sure what elements they are talking about, but considering the complexity of R.O.E. and Fantasmic!, you can definitely see the opportunity for major technical issues.

I imagine we'll see very soon just what will happen with a highly technical show being reduced to 2 shows a week, won't we?

Disneyland's Fantasmic and Remember Fireworks often do not run nightly during off-peak times. I do not believe they suffer technical problems as a result.