One Sentence Competition - Season 4 Episode 1

[D Hulk]

PRACTICE PROMPT

While we anxiously await New Year, counting down the days, hours and nanoseconds for the ball to drop and for the carriage to transform back into a delicious pumpkin, how about we play some fun party games to pass the time. Specifically, how about a Practice Prompt? With the holiday theme for this episode of One Sentence Competition, let’s focus on the countdown itself as we celebrate –

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Since all 12 official challenges will be carrying us to all 12 Disney parks, one-by-one, let’s make this initial practice challenge Player's Choice. That’s right, pick any Disney park!

-Challenge-
For your chosen park, create a New Year’s Eve hard ticket event. How will your park celebrate the countdown to midnight? How will you make this a special, one-of-a-kind event for your guests? An event unlike any your park has seen before! And will there be champagne?

-Rules-
You may use between 1 and 3 sentences and up to 1 image. The deadline is Sunday, December 31st at noon EST. Look for critiques before midnight, followed by Challenge 1.

-Tips-
K.I.S.S. – Keep it simple, silly. Try not to complicate or overthink things too much. It’s a simple, casual competition – there are no eliminations. Propose as you please!

-Judging Criteria-
Is it creative?
Is it (generally) realistic?
Does it fit thematically/visually?

Remember, this is just a Practice Prompt, so no permanent points and no pressure. This is simply a fun thing to occupy us all for the remainder of 2017.

Good luck everyone! If you have questions, don’t be afraid to ask. Now go create!​

 

[spacemt354]

ABC's New Year's Rockin' Eve
from Disney's Hollywood Studios

For decades, the Disney-owned ABC network has broadcast the New Year's Rockin' Eve celebration from Times Square in New York City, with most recent years hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Nevertheless, while New York City is the mecca for all things New Years, the New Years shows on the other networks seem to all mesh together nowadays, all taking place in the same location and with the same fluff leading up to the ball dropping.

Yet to ring in 2019, ABC's New Years Eve show will, to stand out from the competition, use Disney's Hollywood Studios as a 2nd location in their show, switching back and forth from the NYC portions to the DHS portions, with Disney stage shows, musical numbers, projection shows at the Chinese Theater, and more before the big midnight finale with a dazzling display of pyrotechnics in the sky to welcome the New Year!​

 

[Pi on my Cake]

Creatively Titled New Year's Eve Party
hosted by
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
in
Disney's Hollywood Studios
(I'm not good at coming up with names for things)

Every New Year's Eve (well, every night from 12/30-1/2), join the glitz and the glamour of an exciting, jazz filled, swanky NYE party (think Great Gatsby) with a fabulous 1920s Hollywood style hosted by star of the Black and white, silent film era, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit culminating in an exciting projection/firework show done simultaneously on the Chinese theater and the tower of terror to ring in the new year.

Activities, games, and dance parties focused on children and family are centered mostly around the HUB in front of the Chinese Theater and feature Oswald and Ortensia out playing with the kids as well as special appearances by Mickey and friends in their best old Hollywood party attire while dancing and activities aimed at older guests (such as live swing dancing and lessons) are kept mostly on Sunset Boulevard.

The focus is more on eating and drinking and partying rather than rides and tickets include unlimited snakes from the set up stands throughout the park (think appetizer and finger food) as well as one free alcoholic drinks or two free non alcoholic drinks to toast the new year.​

 

[D Hulk]

5 DAYS UNTIL NEW YEAR!

 

[AceAstro]

Mickey’s New Y-EARS Eve Bash

Like MNSSHP and MVMCP, MNYEB will be a hard ticket event located in the Magic Kingdom. This event will feature special characters, snacks, games, and champagne for guests of the legal age for a midnight toast. At midnight, one randomly chosen guest will get to launch off a special set of fireworks will go off to ring in the New Year.
​

 

[kmbmw777]

Animal Kingdom's Miraculous New Year

Celebrate the miracle of life, with the people you love at Animal Kingdom's Miraculous New Year, which will be broadcasted onto the Disney Channel, Disney Junior, featured briefly during the Times Square broadcast on ABC, and livestreamed on Disney's YouTube channel for addition publicity.

At the celebration, theaters now show the History of Civilization (hosted by Donald Duck), History of Culture (hosted by Goofy), History of the Natural World (hosted by Minnie) and Highlights of the Year (hosted by Mickey), which takeover Animal Kingdom's theaters for the night.

Finally, enjoy live performances amongst the animals at any of the three stages located throughout the park - in Pandora, by the Tree of Life, and by Kilimanjaro Safari's and be sure to watch the leaves of the tree 'catch on fire' as the clock strikes midnight!​

 

[DisneyForever]

Mickey and Minnie's Marvelous New Year
Live from Disneyland in California

Enjoy ringing in the New Year with some of your favorite pals at Disneyland, such as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, the Disney Princesses, and more at Mickey and Minnie's Marvelous New Year hard ticket event.

At select restaurants and kiosks, there will be champagne and special foods, and for the little ones, there will be special Sprite kiosks and food.

Special fireworks entitled the New Year's Spectacle of Lights Fireworks will blast off right as the clock ticks midnight, and anyone anywhere in the park will be able to see them. Also, watch as Sleeping Beauty's Castle lights up in dazzling lights, as well as a few projections of special characters.​

 

[Magic Feather]

Coming soon to Walt Disney Studios Paris:

New Year's Eve in Tinsel Town

Welcome Back to the Golden Age of Hollywood, where the Hlitz and Glamour are everywhere, as New Year's excitement fills the air. Prepare to celebrate the coming of New Years 80 Years ago as you anxiously await the arrival of 1938, as bars dole out 4 glasses of complimentary champagne per paying guest (since this is a hard ticket event). The star of the show is the Hollywood Tower Hotel, seen in its full, inhabited glory Asa dance party takes place in the cobweb-free lobby, and guests Recieve two ways to experience new year's fun: By taking a scenic your up and down through a mild elevator ride to view over Disneyland Resort Paris or a wild "ball drop" experience that the bell good have specially programmed the experience for.

 

[TwilightZone]

super star new years

this new fireworks spectacular will be at hollywoodland at dca, with many famous bands and cover bands making covers of classic hollywood tunes, this new years will make you feel like a celebrity from the golden age of hollywood

 

[StevenU]

Chinese New Year at Shanghai Disneyland

On February 18, Shanghai Disneyland will receive a brand new Chinese New Year parade celebrating the culture and festivities of the people of China. It will feature all the Disney characters along with merchandise for the event. The nighttime event will culminate with an illuminate the world fireworks spectacular!

 

[D Hulk]

4 DAYS UNTIL NEW YEAR!

 

[D Hulk]

3 DAYS UNTIL NEW YEAR!

​

 

[D Hulk]

2 DAYS UNTIL NEW YEAR!​

Also, 1.5 days until the Practice Prompt is due.​

 

[Suchomimus]

1 DAY UNTIL NEW YEAR!​

 

[D Hulk]

1 DAY UNTIL NEW YEAR!

 

[D Hulk]

Before I review the Practice Prompt Proposals, I first have to marvel at everyone’s combined passion. These proposals came in very quick, and at a consistently high quality. If the regular challenges see such speedy sentences too, we’ll really zoom through this Episode!​

ABC's New Year's Rockin' Eve
from Disney's Hollywood Studios

For decades, the Disney-owned ABC network has broadcast the New Year's Rockin' Eve celebration from Times Square in New York City, with most recent years hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Nevertheless, while New York City is the mecca for all things New Years, the New Years shows on the other networks seem to all mesh together nowadays, all taking place in the same location and with the same fluff leading up to the ball dropping.

Yet to ring in 2019, ABC's New Years Eve show will, to stand out from the competition, use Disney's Hollywood Studios as a 2nd location in their show, switching back and forth from the NYC portions to the DHS portions, with Disney stage shows, musical numbers, projection shows at the Chinese Theater, and more before the big midnight finale with a dazzling display of pyrotechnics in the sky to welcome the New Year!​

DHS is perhaps the obvious choice for creating a New Year’s Eve celebration. You’ve added a unique twist by using DHS to make ABC’s countdown stand out from the other networks. This is a neat idea, and a great Disney cross-promotion. It would be totally meta if there was also a West Coast feed using the real Chinese Theater!​

 

[D Hulk]

Creatively Titled New Year's Eve Party
hosted by
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
in
Disney's Hollywood Studios
(I'm not good at coming up with names for things)

Every New Year's Eve (well, every night from 12/30-1/2), join the glitz and the glamour of an exciting, jazz filled, swanky NYE party (think Great Gatsby) with a fabulous 1920s Hollywood style hosted by star of the Black and white, silent film era, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit culminating in an exciting projection/firework show done simultaneously on the Chinese theater and the tower of terror to ring in the new year.

Activities, games, and dance parties focused on children and family are centered mostly around the HUB in front of the Chinese Theater and feature Oswald and Ortensia out playing with the kids as well as special appearances by Mickey and friends in their best old Hollywood party attire while dancing and activities aimed at older guests (such as live swing dancing and lessons) are kept mostly on Sunset Boulevard.

The focus is more on eating and drinking and partying rather than rides and tickets include unlimited snakes from the set up stands throughout the park (think appetizer and finger food) as well as one free alcoholic drinks or two free non alcoholic drinks to toast the new year.​

I love both Oswald and 1920s Gilded Age glamor. Both fit New Year’s like a glove, but add that “Disney” level of fantasy no other bash can boast. You’ve created a ton of details with your 3 sentences; I can practically imagine myself at this party. It’s a near-perfect proposal. The one obvious problem is the nonexistent title. Might I suggest something like “Oswald’s Lucky New Year’s Gala.”​

 

[D Hulk]

Mickey’s New Y-EARS Eve Bash

Like MNSSHP and MVMCP, MNYEB will be a hard ticket event located in the Magic Kingdom. This event will feature special characters, snacks, games, and champagne for guests of the legal age for a midnight toast. At midnight, one randomly chosen guest will get to launch off a special set of fireworks will go off to ring in the New Year.
​

This sounds very much in line with Magic Kingdom hard ticket events. A great family-friendly variation on New Year debauchery. The notion to have a lucky special guest start the fireworks is great…at least for that one person. It would be interesting to know a little more about the fireworks, like what special music or projections accompany them.​

 

[D Hulk]

Animal Kingdom's Miraculous New Year

Celebrate the miracle of life, with the people you love at Animal Kingdom's Miraculous New Year, which will be broadcasted onto the Disney Channel, Disney Junior, featured briefly during the Times Square broadcast on ABC, and livestreamed on Disney's YouTube channel for addition publicity.

At the celebration, theaters now show the History of Civilization (hosted by Donald Duck), History of Culture (hosted by Goofy), History of the Natural World (hosted by Minnie) and Highlights of the Year (hosted by Mickey), which takeover Animal Kingdom's theaters for the night.

Finally, enjoy live performances amongst the animals at any of the three stages located throughout the park - in Pandora, by the Tree of Life, and by Kilimanjaro Safari's and be sure to watch the leaves of the tree 'catch on fire' as the clock strikes midnight!​

Animal Kingdom is not an obvious choice, I guess in part because it can never get as raucous at night with all the animals snoozing away. You’ve handled that handicap well, with a quieter and more intimate event nicely in keeping with DAK’s style. There’s a really ambitious amount of original theater content here, especially for a single night! The livestreams on many different platforms are a nice additional touch.​

 

[D Hulk]

Mickey and Minnie's Marvelous New Year
Live from Disneyland in California

Enjoy ringing in the New Year with some of your favorite pals at Disneyland, such as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, the Disney Princesses, and more at Mickey and Minnie's Marvelous New Year hard ticket event.

At select restaurants and kiosks, there will be champagne and special foods, and for the little ones, there will be special Sprite kiosks and food.

Special fireworks entitled the New Year's Spectacle of Lights Fireworks will blast off right as the clock ticks midnight, and anyone anywhere in the park will be able to see them. Also, watch as Sleeping Beauty's Castle lights up in dazzling lights, as well as a few projections of special characters.​

Yay for Disneyland! You’ve covered all the New Year’s basics here – fireworks, food, drinks, characters. The notion of serving champagne in Disneyland would surely make this distinct from daily operation. It reminds me of DL’s Grad Night, with a bit more of a holiday focus. Hopefully with children also present, cast members would be able to quell the sort of drunken rowdy behavior Grad Night always inspires.​