The World's Most Magical Celebration - Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary

wtyy21

wtyy21

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jrhwdw said:
Then we wouldn't be getting HEA would we???
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HEA will still have the first public performance on April 3rd, but from that date, we gradually wouldn't expected the projection like this.
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Instead, as 50th-related decoration took down, we expected a return of HEA to the exact original projection seen from 2017 until 2020 but with slight modifications in order to more fit with its current castle color scheme.
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Note: Left side is the early July 2021 projection, the right side is the original projection
 
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HauntedPirate

HauntedPirate

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brb1006 said:
I remember somebody made a comment explaining why "Remember the Magic" was so memorable and heartfelt compared to "The Magic is Calling" in one of these threads. If I remember correctly, Remember the Magic's song and lyrics was very poetic since it was aimed at both newer and longtime visitors of Walt Disney World and how certain aspects smaller or major can leave a big impressions for the rest of their lives. I might post that comment later in this thread when I come across it again.
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Because "Remember the Magic" was the backdrop for a commercial with a baby taking its first steps to Mickey Mouse that pulls on your heartstrings like no other, not to mention a few other commercials that were spot-on. It's the reigning, undefeated, undisputed champion for all time. That marketing campaign was heartfelt, emotional, and connected with people.

"The Magic is Calling" sounds like a collect call, and the 50th "celebration" was a kick in the swimsuit area while being hit over the head with a hammer by comparison.
 
brb1006

brb1006

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Centauri Space Station said:
The castle cake wasn’t pink?
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Sirwalterraleigh said:
Not before 1995 or after 1997

…try to keep up 👍🏻
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Remember when Cinderella Castle used to always be lit up like this? The lights would sometimes change to blue.
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Cinderella Castle's white color scheme gave the castle a somewhat cozy and relaxing tone compared to changing different colors periodically starting in the early 2000s.
 
Sir_Cliff

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HauntedPirate said:
Because "Remember the Magic" was the backdrop for a commercial with a baby taking its first steps to Mickey Mouse that pulls on your heartstrings like no other, not to mention a few other commercials that were spot-on. It's the reigning, undefeated, undisputed champion for all time. That marketing campaign was heartfelt, emotional, and connected with people.

"The Magic is Calling" sounds like a collect call, and the 50th "celebration" was a kick in the swimsuit area while being hit over the head with a hammer by comparison.
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It is quite interesting to see how the anniversary songs have differed. Remember the Magic works on the level of nostalgia, conjuring up the notion of happy memories. Un monde qui s'illumine is more an optimistic, forward-looking song based around a sentiment of having come a long way but the best being yet to come.

The Magic is Calling is... well, the title basically says it all. I guess the message is "come to Disney World."
 
brb1006

brb1006

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HauntedPirate said:
Because "Remember the Magic" was the backdrop for a commercial with a baby taking its first steps to Mickey Mouse that pulls on your heartstrings like no other, not to mention a few other commercials that were spot-on. It's the reigning, undefeated, undisputed champion for all time. That marketing campaign was heartfelt, emotional, and connected with people.

"The Magic is Calling" sounds like a collect call, and the 50th "celebration" was a kick in the swimsuit area while being hit over the head with a hammer by comparison.
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That 25th Anniversary commercial of the the Baby meeting Mickey Mouse still tears me up.


My second favorite is this commercial titled "Act Your Age" which focuses on a group of adults being openly excited for their trip to Walt Disney World which is aimed at the older demographic. This also tears me up since the ad tells viewers that "Walt Disney World isn't just for children and families". This was back when the Magic Kingdom didn't gain the reputation as "The Princess/Children's Park".


These are the type of stuff that's notably lacking in modern Disney. The last time Disney created commericals that captured the same emotional and heartfelt beats as the 25th Anniversary Ads was for the "100 Years of Magic Celebration". I can hardly remember any of the ads for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary besides tons of glitter and a short version of "The Magic is Calling" which neither have any emotion and heart.
 
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Sirwalterraleigh

Sirwalterraleigh

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brb1006 said:
That 25th Anniversary commercial of the the Baby meeting Mickey Mouse still tears me up.


My second favorite is this commercial titled "Act Your Age" which focuses on a group of adults being openly excited for their trip to Walt Disney World which is aimed at the older demographic. This also tears me up since the ad tells viewers that "Walt Disney World isn't just for children and families". This was back when the Magic Kingdom didn't gain the reputation as "The Princess/Children's Park".


These are the type of stuff that's notably lacking in modern Disney. The last time Disney created commericals that captured the same emotional and heartfelt beats as the 25th Anniversary Ads during the "100 Years of Magic Celebration". I can hardly remember any of the ads for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary besides tons of glitter and a short version of "The Magic is Calling" which neither have any emotion and heart.
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Ohhh! Are we posting favorite commercials?!?

I’ll play!
 
brb1006

brb1006

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Sir_Cliff said:
It is quite interesting to see how the anniversary songs have differed. Remember the Magic works on the level of nostalgia, conjuring up the notion of happy memories. Un monde qui s'illumine is more an optimistic, forward-looking song based around a sentiment of having come a long way but the best being yet to come.
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Considering the trouble history and development of Disneyland Paris from it's announcement and it's early years. Un monde qui s'illumine is very appropriate showing how the public begun giving DLP more positive reception in recent years.
 
brb1006

brb1006

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CampbellzSoup said:
For a celebration of 50 years of anniversary they went heavy handed with Moana Encanto Coco even world of color one I don’t think those fims have the reverence of the classics and yet they’re everywhere
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Enchantment was too focused on newer Disney Animated Films (and Pixar) instead of their classic animated works of the past. There should been a healthier balance.
 

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