New castle show Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire to open this summer at the Magic Kingdom

[gdrj]

hmmm left hand meet right hand, you would think it could have been coordinated with hub and walkway construction.

 

[Horizons1]

It looks so nice without all that crap in front of the castle.

 

[Monorail_Red_77]

Yep, I wouldn't have commented on destroying them if I never saw the concept art before hand. I would've assumed that they were finally gone forever.

Maybe the Arches could have another Admiral Joe Fowler type refurb "accident"
I could see the article now.

Recently a Imagineering Contractor was having a smoke break in a storage area and poof, the Arches are destroyed beyond repair. Upper Management hear of this and realize the cost savings of not having to re-install the arches. Next day Iger is seen walking down the hallway with an extra bounce in his step.

 

[Monorail_Red_77]

It looks so nice without all that crap in front of the castle.

I'm happy at least the Tent is not coming back. The gates look much better for hiding the "backstage" performer area. Although, I'd rather nothing be there. Would be nice if they could design it so that all of the props for hiding the backstage area during performances could be hidden beneath the stage. Kinda like how the Mickey elevator works. Would be a good time to do it since the stage is down to bare bones.

 

[Horizons1]

I'm happy at least the Tent is not coming back. The gates look much better for hiding the "backstage" performer area. Although, I'd rather nothing be there. Would be nice if they could design it so that all of the props for hiding the backstage area during performances could be hidden beneath the stage. Kinda like how the Mickey elevator works. Would be a good time to do it since the stage is down to bare bones.

Dreams. Mere dreams.

 

[Kevin_W]

Dreams. Mere dreams.

Dreams come true! Dreams come true! Dreams come true!

Oh wait, wrong show...

 

[brb1006]

Dreams come true! Dreams come true! Dreams come true!

Oh wait, wrong show...

Did someone say dream?

 

[brb1006]

It looks so nice without all that crap in front of the castle.

While not as bad as the Hat at DHS, it was such as eyesore for Cinderella Castle.

 

[brb1006]

Best news is the asymetrial arches are gone.

It took them 11 years to finally remove them.

 

[Kevin_W]

Did someone say dream?

Funny! I know that dhow has been running for a long time and I'm glad they are refreshing the entertainment. But I really enjoy Dream Along with Mickey.

In particular, when we took our first trip with my then-2.5-yr-old daughter, we arrived in Orlando in the early afternoon and went to the Magic Kingdom. This show was playing as we walked down main street for the first time. With Mickey, Minnie, and a variety of princesses on stage all at the same time, her eyes were so wide with wonder. It was moments like that that converted us to the fans we are today.

 

[wdwmagic]

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[Flippin'Flounder]

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I like it! Is that the new Shanghai model?

 

[brb1006]

I like it! Is that the new Shanghai model?

Nope, but I do wish though.

 

[Bacon]

I like it! Is that the new Shanghai model?

 

[Pluto89]

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Is it just me or do the Shanghai characters look a little more cartoony?

 

[ToTBellHop]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...t-to-open-in-june-2016-at-magic-kingdom-park/

June it is.

"Beginning this summer, Mickey Mouse and his friends will welcome favorite characters from some of Disney’s newest classics in “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire.” This all-new live stage show makes its debut in June on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage at Magic Kingdom Park, with special appearances by Tiana and Naveen from “The Princess and the Frog,” Rapunzel and Flynn from “Tangled” and Anna and Elsa from “Frozen.”

“Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” brings to the stage fantastic costumes, lively dancing, special effects magic and memorable musical moments, including the original song “On This Day” by songwriters Brendan Milburn and Valerie Vigoda (“Toy Story: The Musical,” “Tinker Bell: Secret of the Wings”).

In the show, Mickey and his troupe of Merry Makers have been preparing to host a joyous festival and have ventured far and wide to invite friends from other lands to join their celebration. From the Land of the Bewitching Bayous, Goofy has invited Tiana, Naveen and Louis to add a little spice of New Orleans jazz to the party. From the Land of the Enchanted Woods, Donald Duck brings some new friends he met at the Snuggly Duckling, and Daisy introduces us to her special guests, Rapunzel and Flynn. Finally, Mickey shares a surprise with Minnie, as he has traveled to the Land of the Mystic Mountains to invite Olaf, Anna and Elsa, who contributes a blast of her icy magic. It all culminates in a grand dance, as the Merry Makers invite all their new friends to join in the fun on this special day in Magic Kingdom Park.

“Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” celebrates the unique stories of the citizens who make up this magical kingdom. The celebration begins this June! Will you be there?"

 

[Donaldfan1934]

Nope, but I do wish though.

Maybe they just haven't received the new costumes yet and are just using that one for this event.

 

[Rteetz]

Maybe they just haven't received the new costumes yet and are just using that one for this event.

Yes from a source the new versions haven't arrived yet but are coming. Shanghai actually wasn't supposed to debut them yet.

 

[Donaldfan1934]

Yes from a source the new versions haven't arrived yet but are coming. Shanghai actually wasn't supposed to debut them yet.

Well do you have any idea when they're coming? I assume sometime within the month or so before Shanghai.

 

[Rteetz]

Well do you have any idea when they're coming? I assume sometime within the month or so before Shanghai.

I don't know when the costumes arrive but they are supposed to debut at all of the parks simultaneously so I would imagine they will show up in the parks mid June for guests to see.