Parade Testing at Magic Kingdom

[itsgonnahappen]

A reliable source has informed me that there have recently been some tests overnight with floats for a "new parade". Rumors have circulated among cast for awhile that Paint the Night may be coming to Magic Kingdom within the year and Main Street Electrical Parade would be moving out. Nothing is confirmed.

 

[brb1006]

I'm in for a new electrical parade as long as it could be a spiritual successor to Spectromagic. I'm really against a clone of PTC at WDW.

 

[Wdw62114]

I'm gonna feel like a beloved pet died if they get rid of the MSEP. I cant even imagine walking around MK during my favorite part of the day without hearing that fun catchy music. Hope it's just a rumor.

 

[mouse_luv]

I'm gonna feel like a beloved pet died if they get rid of the MSEP. I cant even imagine walking around MK during my favorite part of the day without hearing that fun catchy music. Hope it's just a rumor.

Don't worry, just ask any of us who loved Spectromagic in that way. At least MSEP got more than it's time in (second coming even) and wasn't left to rot by idiots like Spectro, who didn't get that chance.

 

[PhotoDave219]

..... Yeahhhhhhh........ I'm not gonna call BS but I'm gonna need someone I know personally before I believe it.

Don't worry, just ask any of us who loved Spectromagic in that way. At least MSEP got more than it's time in (second coming even) and wasn't left to rot by idiots like Spectro, who didn't get that chance.

Stop spreading/believing that urban legend. It didn't rot. It was simply thrown out because they didn't want to spend the money ($1M-ish) to bring the parade back to show standards.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

Unless WDW has been secretly building a copy of PTN, which they haven't, this is bunk. Sorry.

 

[mouse_luv]

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Stop spreading/believing that urban legend. It didn't rot. It was simply thrown out because they didn't want to spend the money ($1M-ish) to bring the parade back to show standards.

That was what I meant, sorry I don't have a way with words past midnight lol either way, it was thrown out unlike MSEP.

 

[PhotoDave219]

That was what I meant, sorry I don't have a way with words past midnight lol either way, it was thrown out unlike MSEP.

MSEP is showing its age and then some. MK needs a new parade.

 

[mouse_luv]

MSEP is showing its age and then some. MK needs a new parade.

Agreed.

 

[drew81]

Not happening. Sorry.

 

[Mr.MouseFan]

No way Disneyland is going to send PTN out to Orlando any time soon. Unless they're building a clone, I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[Sped2424]

No way Disneyland is going to send PTN out to Orlando any time soon. Unless they're building a clone, I'll believe it when I see it.

We would have heard about a clone long ago I feel. And DL is not letting PTN go anytime soon.

 

[GhostHost1000]

As much as I want to believe this, I don't. Especially with this being the first post of a new member called itsgonnahappen

If rumors had been circulating for awhile this forum would have known about it

Regardless it is definitely time for a new night parade

 

[dhslxop]

There was a post on another site regarding overnight audio testing. Nothing to imply that it has anything to do with a new parade, but maybe where the rumor the OP is suggesting is stemming from?

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/05/magic-kingdom-overnight-audio-testing.html

Between May 10 and 13, 2016, from park close until 6 a.m., audio testing will take place in the Cinderella Castle Forecourt area of the Magic Kingdom Park.
During the testing hours, the technical team and music department will play music to test the speakers in the area and to improve the overall quality of the sound. This test is not expected to impact the surrounding resorts, as the sound level will be kept low throughout the night. Stay tuned for additional updates.

 

[Bolt]

They train new drivers of floats in the middle of the night all the time. Almost positive what this is about.

 

[Biff215]

There was a post on another site regarding overnight audio testing. Nothing to imply that it has anything to do with a new parade, but maybe where the rumor the OP is suggesting is stemming from?

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/05/magic-kingdom-overnight-audio-testing.html

Definitely possible, as I'm sure that testing is for the new castle show. It's a shame as it seems MSEP's fate will likely be the same as Spectro in the end. Let's just hope they actually have a replacement before they let it fall apart.

 

[ToTBellHop]

While I think a new parade will come, I think we still have 3-5 years. 5 if MSEP can live that long (can it???).

 

[MaryJaneP]

Any new night parade would be an improvement in our estimation. While it is unlikely to meet the superior standard set by Spectromagic, any night parade would certainly be better than the two lowest choices of no night parade and another continuation of that nails on a chalkboard MSEP.

 

[Mike S]

I'm gonna feel like a beloved pet died if they get rid of the MSEP. I cant even imagine walking around MK during my favorite part of the day without hearing that fun catchy music. Hope it's just a rumor.

The parade is in pain from age and it's time to put it down.

 

[raven]

Paint the Night is an amazing parade and WDW guests would be blown away when they see what they've been missing.