Sonny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe

[note2001]

And he is why I always eat outside! Can't stand him

He freaks me out a little. Not the most relaxing place to sit.

 

[Moonrayvin]

I couldn't believe how enthralled my then 18 month old was with him last April - (kept her totally entertained while I called hubby to check on our other daughter who was ill). I thought for sure he would freak her out but I had to go there for the charging station they had at the time... I hear they took that out??? Thought that was a great idea but I guess I'll just have to fork up the money for a portable charger this time

 

[pug]

I couldn't believe how enthralled my then 18 month old was with him last April - (kept her totally entertained while I called hubby to check on our other daughter who was ill). I thought for sure he would freak her out but I had to go there for the charging station they had at the time... I hear they took that out??? Thought that was a great idea but I guess I'll just have to fork up the money for a portable charger this time

I only did the charging station when my portable charger was dead

 

[lazyboy97o]

That explains it. I couldn't imagine it would take months to get Sonny back to work. So bummed though. BTW, what does an elevator lift have to do with Sonny?

He is on the Tomorrowland Terrace stage, which would allow for performers to rise from below for their shows.

 

[raymusiccity]

I couldn't believe how enthralled my then 18 month old was with him last April - (kept her totally entertained while I called hubby to check on our other daughter who was ill). I thought for sure he would freak her out but I had to go there for the charging station they had at the time... I hear they took that out??? Thought that was a great idea but I guess I'll just have to fork up the money for a portable charger this time

There might be hope for a return of the charging station. The sign for the charging station was still prominently displayed on the wall January 30th.

 

[dannyboyindc]

Back in my day (the early 90's), that stage used to have actual bands perform on it. I remember seeing Starship perform!

 

[SnarkyMonkey]

To move (lower) him when they use his stage for other events.

Oh lol Of course! I missed the "lift" part and was just thinking of a plain old elevator. I was having trouble making sense of that.

Back in my day (the early 90's), that stage used to have actual bands perform on it. I remember seeing Starship perform!

I think it still is.

 

[Ignohippo]

Love, love, love Sonny! I wish they'd add background singers for him!

 

[Rob562]

Oh lol Of course! I missed the "lift" part and was just thinking of a plain old elevator. I was having trouble making sense of that.



I think it still is.

Old video, but Sonny rises up when they need to use the stage.



And a bit of trivia, Sonny has an "I'm going on break" spiel when the stage needs to rise and an intro spiel when he comes back.

-Rob

 

[GhostHost1000]

Old video, but Sonny rises up when they need to use the stage.



And a bit of trivia, Sonny has an "I'm going on break" spiel when the stage needs to rise and an intro spiel when he comes back.

-Rob

well that's something I wasn't aware of... cool - thanks for sharing

 

[DVC91]

I was there over the New Year and he was there, soothing my nerves due to all of the zombies packing the parks those days

 

[dannyboyindc]

I think it still is.

Really? Maybe for private events, but I've never seen a band perform on that stage since when it was open to the public once they put Sonny in.

 

[yellowrocket]

well that's something I wasn't aware of... cool - thanks for sharing

Ooooooh... So there is in fact 3 stages? 1) the Sonny stage, 2) the band stage, 3) the resting stage (nothing) ?

 

[FigmentJedi]

Love, love, love Sonny! I wish they'd add background singers for him!

The Space Angels have always been there. They are just invisible. Would be great if they added some animated backdrop or other elements to add to the presentation of the show. LIke actually take us to Yew Nork or a trip around the solar system.

 

[Horizons1]

It's amazing this animatronic still exists today; It's not a Disney character from a movie, it's not a meet and greet, and its not gift shop or convention space.

 

[Communicore]

Back in my day (the early 90's), that stage used to have actual bands perform on it. I remember seeing Starship perform!

They used that stage too for a couple Grad Nite performances. In the summer of 1995 we had a Latin cover band perform there three times a day. The guests would be amazed at the stage elevator. The band is already starting the opening number at the tunnel level, then it goes up and they are already performing.

 

[marni1971]

Ooooooh... So there is in fact 3 stages? 1) the Sonny stage, 2) the band stage, 3) the resting stage (nothing) ?

Two. Think of Sonny as being on the top of the "elevator" with the band stage underneath.

When the band stage is needed it rises up, pushing Sonny up into the ceiling void.

 

[bethymouse]

Cool place to eat. Food is just OK though.

 

[MinnieM123]

I always enjoy seeing Sonny Eclipse "perform". Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe is a fun, silly, and welcoming air-conditioned escape. Plus, a burger and a show to go along with it, at a QS?! Now, that's what I call a deal!

 

[SnarkyMonkey]

Really? Maybe for private events, but I've never seen a band perform on that stage since when it was open to the public once they put Sonny in.

There have definitely been bands there since Sonny has been put in. And yes, Cosmic Ray's is still listed as a location for high school jazz bands for the Magic Music Day and I believe they sometimes use it for Night of Joy events too.