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

[jrhwdw]

Current state of the castle stage: https://twitter.com/dopeyngrumpy/status/737692829112238080

Also, on WDW's website calendar it shows that from the 17th, Move It, Shake It, Dance And Play It moved from 5:40 to 5:45. I'm assuming that due to MRFF?

Anyone heard about a schedule or how rehearsals are going?

 

[Cesar R M]

Current state of the castle stage: https://twitter.com/dopeyngrumpy/status/737692829112238080

Also, on WDW's website calendar it shows that from the 17th, Move It, Shake It, Dance And Play It moved from 5:40 to 5:45. I'm assuming that due to MRFF?

Anyone heard about a schedule or how rehearsals are going?

I hope someone gives us a "then" and "now" comparison. I do not see much changes.
Did they add texture on the floor to prevent slipping on wet environments? or any substantial change?
Did they make the "cake" tower and arches removable so they can switch to the new show easily?

 

[jrhwdw]

Audio and Pyro testing starts tomorrow-June 16th!

From OTPN: http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/06/audio-and-pyrotechnic-testing-at-magic.html

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Sunday, June 5. The white construction scrim and scaffolding has been removed from behind the stage.

Markings have been applied to the stage floor. At the rear of each circular elevated platform, there is a clear panel with stage lights inside.

 

[jrhwdw]

Photo update as of Sunday, June 5. The white construction scrim and scaffolding has been removed from behind the stage.

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Markings have been applied to the stage floor. At the rear of each circular elevated platform, there is a clear panel with stage lights inside.

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Might we have nighttime performances? Or are those just for party nights/Christmas Week?

 

[dstrawn9889]

Might we have nighttime performances? Or are those just for party nights/Christmas Week?

they are to light the castle behind the stage, so as to not have shadows of risers and hoops

 

[jrhwdw]

So, little over a week away! Has anyone heard how rehearsals have been going? What kind of schedule are we looking at? Has anyone heard it overnight/early mornings in the MK resort area?

 

[lightboy]

they are to light the castle behind the stage, so as to not have shadows of risers and hoops

Hm. Fascinating.

 

[ChristianG]

Did they change the design for the stage-left platforms during the rehab? I remember there being more steps that circled them.

 

[MagicHappens1971]

they are to light the castle behind the stage, so as to not have shadows of risers and hoops

The lights weren't there previously right?

 

[The Hatbox Ghost]

I hope someone gives us a "then" and "now" comparison. I do not see much changes.
Did they add texture on the floor to prevent slipping on wet environments? or any substantial change?
Did they make the "cake" tower and arches removable so they can switch to the new show easily?

I agree I don't see any substantial changes from what was there before.

 

[wogwog]

Current state of the castle stage: https://twitter.com/dopeyngrumpy/status/737692829112238080

Also, on WDW's website calendar it shows that from the 17th, Move It, Shake It, Dance And Play It moved from 5:40 to 5:45. I'm assuming that due to MRFF?

Anyone heard about a schedule or how rehearsals are going?

Performance schedule for 6/16 and 17
Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire Castle Forecourt Stage
(Friday, Saturday). 10:30am, 11:35am, 1:05pm, 2:05pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm

 

[jrhwdw]

Performance schedule for 6/16 and 17
Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire Castle Forecourt Stage
(Friday, Saturday). 10:30am, 11:35am, 1:05pm, 2:05pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm

THANKS! How long is this show? I ask because the first two times look to be about 5 min earlier than DAWM was.

 

[wogwog]

Performance schedule for 6/16 and 17
Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire Castle Forecourt Stage
(Friday, Saturday). 10:30am, 11:35am, 1:05pm, 2:05pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm

THANKS! How long is this show? I ask because the first two times look to be about 5 min earlier than DAWM was.

I will make a guess at 25 minutes as the Move it Shake it is still showing on the schedule to be 11:00 and 12:30, so the Castle show has to be finished before the other shows start. No insider knowledge but doing the "math" from the schedules.

 

[jrhwdw]

I will make a guess at 25 minutes as the Move it Shake it is still showing on the schedule to be 11:00 and 12:30, so the Castle show has to be finished before the other shows start. No insider knowledge but doing the "math" from the schedules.

I'm guessing that too, since Move It, Shake It moved to 5:45 from 5:40.

 

[marni1971]

I hope y'all like Frozen....

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

I hope y'all like Frozen....

 

[marni1971]

THANKS! How long is this show? I ask because the first two times look to be about 5 min earlier than DAWM was.

Around 23 minutes give or take.

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

Around 23 minutes give or take.

How much of it will be Frozen?

 

[DisneyDebRob]

I hope y'all like Frozen....

No. Enough already.