Voyage of the Little Mermaid is done, won't reopen with the parks.

[Lirael]

I think after Mars Needs Moms and The Lone Ranger got pricey park pushes and bombed spectacularly, they got gun shy. We were in the parks around when Frozen 1 opened, which was a few months after the Lone Ranger fiasco, and there was basically a billboard up at what was then Downtown Disney and other than that, you’d never have known.

But I have yet to see a mainline "princess" movie bomb. Even movies that didn't break records like Tangled were still successful. Something like Frozen or Encanto is expected to succeed, because none of that line haven't before, so it's strange that they're scared to go all out on those as well

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Thanks for the tip, y'all. LR is on my Netflix queue along with MNM.

I believe The Lone Ranger was under streaming contract before Disney+. Hopefully it will be on D+ soon. Great movie.

 

[mattpeto]

Listened to @lentesta and Jim Hill this morning and they made a good point about the theater...

The Little Mermaid live-action is coming in 2023 and will have new songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. They could be holding back from any theater changes until they see how the movie performs.

 

[FettFan]

Wait Mars Needs Moms and The Longe Ranger gained pushes at the parks?

Hooo boy....I remember the Main Street Emporium being chock-full of Lone Ranger merchandise. 12" action figures, Vinylmations, metal badges, clothing, etc. etc.

Here's the post on the Disney Parks Blog.

‘The Lone Ranger’ Merchandise Rides into Locations at Disney Parks

With the upcoming release of Disney’s “The Lone Ranger” In theaters on July 3, I rode out to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in search of new merchandise. I visited the AFI Showcase Shop located at the exit of the Studio Backlot Tour where I

disneyparks.disney.go.com

 

[dennis-in-ct]

I'd rather they eliminate Beauty and the Beast which has been there longer, but your overall point is valid. They have multiple theaters and should be cycling shows far more frequently than they are.

Agreed.
And I still miss the Hunchback show. The show was so well done, great talent and I made to point to see it each visit.

 

[DoleWhipDrea]

Listened to @lentesta and Jim Hill this morning and they made a good point about the theater...

The Little Mermaid live-action is coming in 2023 and will have new songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. They could be holding back from any theater changes until they see how the movie performs.

This would be really cool to see. Pay homage to the past while still giving the show a refresh.