New limited time show at Theater of the Stars in place of Beauty and the Beast

[jt04]

They could run classic Disney, Disney Renaissance, modern Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Marvel.

Yes please. They have blueprints from the MK theater project that got delayed/canceled -ish.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

Im just picturing someone finally getting their equity card or their first credit, and they play Mrs. Potts or something.

Nothing wrong with that, it could be worse. You could be credited as background character #3 with some productions.

 

[Tori]

The problem I found with the 2017 show, was that the orchestra was so good, it just seemed like listening to n pre-recording, with occasional appearances by some characters. It wasn't a very dynamic show, and while fine as a limited time offering, I don't think it has anywhere near the same wide appeal of a full live stage show.

There was a screen, and that started to make it just seem like DVD bonus content playing long side the pre-recorded audio.



I think what it comes down to is Disney can do something a lot better. An orchestra show, with a view background and some character appearances is not good enough.

I agree with all of this. I only saw the 2017 version once and I normally like theme parks shows. It just did not hold my attention at all.

 

[DCBaker]

Video -

 

[Doberge]

Show ran about 17 minutes going through the following: Monsters Inc, Star Wars cantina song, "Under the Sea," Muppets theme, "You've Got a Friend in Me," "Be Our Guest," Beauty and the Beast "Tale as Old as Time."

Appearances by Beast, Belle, Chip, Mrs. Potts, Lumiere, and Cogsworth.

Overall we really enjoyed it. Live 100% music is great but also my 5 year old's only complaint, but she still enjoyed it without singing. It's got a charm that fits well into the Studios. I would have liked show time to have been a little longer but any more could lose attention of kids. CM said they're running 9 shows per day so they may need the time to clean?

 

[RaiseTheShields]

I'm about to sit in on the show. It's not appearing on MDE and we are only learned about it from a cast member yelling out that a show was happening in 10 minutes. It's my family, seven others, and different groups of CMs.

CM said Grand Floridian orchestra. Introduced as Disney Society Orchestra

What’s the skinny? Any good?

ETA: oops sorry. I see there’s a report and a video now. Thanks!

 

[ptaylor]

Love the GF band and nothing to do with them, but this show isn't good enough to be in a Disney theme park. It looks like a kids recital.

Equity problems or not, Disney has the resources and ability to do far better and they need to be, especially now.

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

Ok don't get me wrong it was nice but honestly kinda boring.
Its more of a quiet background type show not a sit there and watch for 17 minutes kinda show.
Just watching it on my phone was making me sleepy. Also note that the real applause came when the characters came out which tells me guests were more happy with that aspect than just the instrumental show.

 

[Archie123]

Ok don't get me wrong it was nice but honestly kinda boring.
Its more of a quiet background type show not a sit there and watch for 17 minutes kinda show.
Just watching it on my phone was making me sleepy. Also note that the real applause came when the characters came out which tells me guests were more happy with that aspect than just the instrumental show.

It looks like a decent substitute for now. Hopefully it's not permanent!

 

[RaiseTheShields]

Lol

Mrs. Potts is not equity

Is mrs Potts on wheels?

 

[RaiseTheShields]

It’s cruise-shippy.

 

[peter11435]

Is mrs Potts on wheels?

 

[Magic Feather]

It's nice, all things considered. I'm surprised that they couldn't catch Sulley, Woody, or Buzz between their cavalcades to pop in for their segments. Ditto for the Star Wars Characters.

 

[RaiseTheShields]

Ahhhhh thank you for that throwback! I forgot about this video. I’m in tears and feel horrible for laughing. Again.

 

[RaiseTheShields]

It's nice, all things considered. I'm surprised that they couldn't catch Sulley, Woody, or Buzz between their cavalcades to pop in for their segments. Ditto for the Star Wars Characters.

Yeah what about those buttheads from Star Wars weekends? Wouldn’t be Lucas approved but at this point disney seems to be out of to give.

 

[jt04]

It looks like a decent substitute for now. Hopefully it's not permanent!

There is a way to produce a show that would work extremely well IMO. This is clearly a temporary solution but the idea of such a show is good if given a proper budget.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I love the grand floridian band - I would go to see this if I were there.

This reminds me of the live music with character shows at Disneyland (pearly band with Poppins, firehouse 5 with Cuella, 5 & dime with goofy etc.) which I have always enjoyed.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

The Studios needs more variety in their offerings. It’s got great E tickets but not much other than stage shows after that.

 

[trainplane3]

I’m under the impression that they did. I know nobody new was brought in for the show, and that the Philharmonic was kept in MK. To be completely honest, I can’t think of what other group could be used for this show.

Going between the GF group and this group, the arrangements sound nearly identical (same solos, breaks, etc.). I think it's safe to say it's the GF group. Sure it could just be the same music but a different group, but really...why would they go through hiring talent to play the same music when they already have a group that already does it? (and does it extremely well)

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ֊ᗩζᗩᗰ]

It's decent filler. But I can't help but think it could use more pizzazz and spectacle. What if (ARMCHAIR ALERT!) what if it were an extension of Tower of Terror and the show was presented like the Tip Top Club. Same music but with some additional theming. Something to give it a proper call back to the days of old Hollywood. I think it could really be something. A simple script to give it some snap, a sprinkling of signage and you're golden!