"Winter Dreams" - A new World of Color Holiday Show!

[TP2000]

Everybody knows the holiday Disney promotes is Christmas (and yes, I know there are small, small references to Chanunkah at Disneyland, but let's not kid ourselves what's Mickey's favourite). It's insulting to my intelligence to imply otherwise with fake-inclusive terms like "holiday" or "winter celebration".

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Great summation. Thank you.

I would have let it lie, but in the Disney Parks Blog video Mr. Davison quite clearly said "winter holidays" plural, which technically would mean every holiday from the Winter Solstice on December 21st to the Spring Equinox on March 21st.

That would give us a show with Christmas, Chanukah (depending on the year, it may be in late fall so it's invalid for "winter"), Hogmanay for the Scots, Bohdi Day for the Budhists, Kwanzaa for black Americans (not celebrated outside of North America), New Year's Day on January 1st and Chinese New Year later in January, MLK Jr. Day, Valentines Day, Presidents Day, and ending with St. Patrick's Day on March 17th. At least those are the major winter holidays in most of the Western world.

This is a show about the "winter holidays", plural, says the man wearing the Santa Claus hat in the video announcement set to Jingle Bells.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Great summation. Thank you.

I would have let it lie, but in the Disney Parks Blog video Mr. Davison quite clearly said "winter holidays" plural, which technically would mean every holiday from the Winter Solstice on December 21st to the Spring Equinox on March 21st.

That would give us a show with Christmas, Chanukah (depending on the year, it may be in late fall so it's invalid for "winter"), Hogmanay for the Scots, Bohdi Day for the Budhists, Kwanzaa for black Americans (not celebrated outside of North America), New Year's Day on January 1st and Chinese New Year later in January, MLK Jr. Day, Valentines Day, Presidents Day, and ending with St. Patrick's Day on March 17th. At least those are the major winter holidays in most of the Western world.

This is a show about the "winter holidays", plural, says the man wearing the Santa Claus hat in the video announcement set to Jingle Bells.

HAHAHA! TP, I love you.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

Great summation. Thank you.

I would have let it lie, but in the Disney Parks Blog video Mr. Davison quite clearly said "winter holidays" plural, which technically would mean every holiday from the Winter Solstice on December 21st to the Spring Equinox on March 21st.

That would give us a show with Christmas, Chanukah (depending on the year, it may be in late fall so it's invalid for "winter"), Hogmanay for the Scots, Bohdi Day for the Budhists, Kwanzaa for black Americans (not celebrated outside of North America), New Year's Day on January 1st and Chinese New Year later in January, MLK Jr. Day, Valentines Day, Presidents Day, and ending with St. Patrick's Day on March 17th. At least those are the major winter holidays in most of the Western world.

This is a show about the "winter holidays", plural, says the man wearing the Santa Claus hat in the video announcement set to Jingle Bells.

It is hilarious, but that's Disney. Always PC now, except when it comes to Candlelight. I'm surprised A Christmas Fantasy Parade hasn't been renamed, but that would involve a soundtrack redo and it costs money. In 1995, Disney wasn't quite as concerned with waging the War on Christmas!

 

[Magenta Panther]

Ugh. I hate that snowman.

I hate what Disney's done to "The Snow Queen". From what I've read about the upcoming film, it bears no resemblance whatsoever to the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale. Guess the suits thought the movie HAD to have another dangblamed princess, and so they dumped Kay and Gerda, the little boy and little girl from the original story, and replaced them with a blond cipher, a slobbery reindeer and "Snow-Mater". Feh! Will not be going to see this. It looks like a Tangled clone with a plastic-y snow motif. It should be called "Mangled" because that's what Disney's done to that beautiful fairy tale. Yeah, I'm disappointed! I was so excited when I read Disney was going to to "The Snow Queen". What a let down. Phooey.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

I hate what Disney's done to "The Snow Queen". From what I've read about the upcoming film, it bears no resemblance whatsoever to the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale. Guess the suits thought the movie HAD to have another dangblamed princess, and so they dumped Kay and Gerda, the little boy and little girl from the original story, and replaced them with a blond cipher, a slobbery reindeer and "Snow-Mater". Feh! Will not be going to see this. It looks like a Tangled clone with a plastic-y snow motif. It should be called "Mangled" because that's what Disney's done to that beautiful fairy tale. Yeah, I'm disappointed! I was so excited when I read Disney was going to to "The Snow Queen". What a let down. Phooey.

It's amazing that you've been able to glean all this information and make such resounding judgments from a teaser trailer.

 

[RandomPrincess]

I hate what Disney's done to "The Snow Queen". From what I've read about the upcoming film, it bears no resemblance whatsoever to the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale. Guess the suits thought the movie HAD to have another dangblamed princess, and so they dumped Kay and Gerda, the little boy and little girl from the original story, and replaced them with a blond cipher, a slobbery reindeer and "Snow-Mater". Feh! Will not be going to see this. It looks like a Tangled clone with a plastic-y snow motif. It should be called "Mangled" because that's what Disney's done to that beautiful fairy tale. Yeah, I'm disappointed! I was so excited when I read Disney was going to to "The Snow Queen". What a let down. Phooey.

I agree it looks like they have ditched most of the main story where the little girl goes ave her best friend from the Snow Queen. No love story just a child trying to save her best friend. It is a very modern story considering the female is the heroine and doesn't need help to save her friend. I loved this story as a kid because the girls did the saving and she didn't need boys to help her. Now it seems as if Anna need help from 3 guys to confront her sister the Snow Queen.

 

[Nicole220]

Disney has veered away from the original stories before. Little Mermaid....when Ariel turns human she feels like she's always walking on knives and when the prince marries another woman, Ariel turns to sea foam. Aurora isn't woken up with a kiss, but is impregnated while dead/asleep and is woken up by one of her kids. Pocahontas isn't true to history. This isn't a new move by Disney.

 

[AllyInWonderland]

Disney has veered away from the original stories before. Little Mermaid....when Ariel turns human she feels like she's always walking on knives and when the prince marries another woman, Ariel turns to sea foam. Aurora isn't woken up with a kiss, but is impregnated while dead/asleep and is woken up by one of her kids. Pocahontas isn't true to history. This isn't a new move by Disney.

I love the creepy original stories that Disney stayed away from.

 

[TTA94]

Steve posted on FB: Wrapped the vocal sessions today at Abbey Roads! Really magnificent stuff. Plus there are more surprises in store! They be more announcements soon about the new World of Color show. The music is really EPIC! Mark has outdone himself with this one!!!

 

[sponono88]

Steve posted on FB: Wrapped the vocal sessions today at Abbey Roads! Really magnificent stuff. Plus there are more surprises in store! They be more announcements soon about the new World of Color show. The music is really EPIC! Mark has outdone himself with this one!!!

oh nice! this won't be a cheap filler show, it sounds like they're going the extra mile with a new score all the way at Abbey Road studios! I wonder if we'll hear more about the coming "surprises" at the expo this weekend.

 

[TTA94]

oh nice! this won't be a cheap filler show, it sounds like they're going the extra mile with a new score all the way at Abbey Road studios! I wonder if we'll hear more about the coming "surprises" at the expo this weekend.

Hope so but from what it sounds like there wont be much, if anything, announced at the expo

 

[SirLink]

I hate what Disney's done to "The Snow Queen". From what I've read about the upcoming film, it bears no resemblance whatsoever to the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale. Guess the suits thought the movie HAD to have another dangblamed princess, and so they dumped Kay and Gerda, the little boy and little girl from the original story, and replaced them with a blond cipher, a slobbery reindeer and "Snow-Mater". Feh! Will not be going to see this. It looks like a Tangled clone with a plastic-y snow motif. It should be called "Mangled" because that's what Disney's done to that beautiful fairy tale. Yeah, I'm disappointed! I was so excited when I read Disney was going to to "The Snow Queen". What a let down. Phooey.

I'm amazed you have come to this realization when every tale they have told over at WDAS has been a dumped down version of the original.

 

[Cosmic Commando]

I hope they can keep the Prep and Landing scene that was the old Holiday Christmas pre-show... I think it was a very well done scene and I think the characters are new classics.

 

[lego606]

Great summation. Thank you.

I would have let it lie, but in the Disney Parks Blog video Mr. Davison quite clearly said "winter holidays" plural, which technically would mean every holiday from the Winter Solstice on December 21st to the Spring Equinox on March 21st.

That would give us a show with Christmas, Chanukah (depending on the year, it may be in late fall so it's invalid for "winter"), Hogmanay for the Scots, Bohdi Day for the Budhists, Kwanzaa for black Americans (not celebrated outside of North America), New Year's Day on January 1st and Chinese New Year later in January, MLK Jr. Day, Valentines Day, Presidents Day, and ending with St. Patrick's Day on March 17th. At least those are the major winter holidays in most of the Western world.

This is a show about the "winter holidays", plural, says the man wearing the Santa Claus hat in the video announcement set to Jingle Bells.

We all know what winter holidays means... 2 non-christmas songs max.

 

[Genie of the Lamp]

Bump.
Didn't see this posted anywhere.
Saw on stitch kingdom that this guy Eric Whitacre might be involved with winter dreams by producing a virtual choir for the show:
http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney...duce-virtual-choir-disneys-world-color-65142/

 

[TTA94]

WOW, Fly to Paradise by Eric Whitacre is awesome! If Winter Dreams will be something like that, it will indeed be Epic like Steve had said on FB!

 

[sponono88]

Announced today: Annual passholders will be able to submit their own artwork to be used in Winter Dreams. Send in your holiday design and you may see it pop up during the show! For those who remember DCA's first lagoon show Luminaria, a similar concept was used for that show as well.

One segment in the new seasonal show will feature reproductions of seasons’ greetings cards created by guests – like you! Find out how to design and submit a winter-themed card that could be considered and, if selected, included in this special segment of “World of Color – Winter Dreams.” Just visit this page for important information such as eligibility requirements, card size requirements, artwork restrictions and submission guidelines. Then create an original card with what you think the winter holidays bring … What is your favorite part of the winter season? How does your family celebrate? Use your imagination, draw from your own inspiration – and have the chance to show everyone as part of “World of Color – Winter Dreams”! The submission deadline is September 20, 2013.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...r-dreams-at-disney-california-adventure-park/

Also revealed in the link are the different segments that will make up the show

This special holiday version of World of Color will be hosted by Olaf, the loveable snowman from the upcoming feature film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Frozen. Follow Olaf through these dreamlike segments:

• Snow – a breathtaking ride through winter
• Glow – a festive exploration of light
• Enchantment – a Disney•Pixar Toy Story version of The Nutcracker
• Spirit – a joyous sing-a-long
• Merry & Bright – a fantastic finale that features holiday light

 

[TTA94]

The segments sound awesome! I bet this show is going to be amazing! Sounds like Disney Dreams will be getting a "Frozen" based show to.. I wonder if it will be similar to Winter Dreams?

I wish Steve would surprise us all with a World of Color/Winter Dreams CD this holiday season!

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

The segments sound awesome! I bet this show is going to be amazing! Sounds like Disney Dreams will be getting a "Frozen" based show to.. I wonder if it will be similar to Winter Dreams?

I wish Steve would surprise us all with a World of Color/Winter Dreams CD this holiday season!

WOC-WD and WD Paris will be all but the same show, from what I hear. Very similar. And I'm sure we'd get a CD if it was up to Steve...sadly, I don't think it is.

 

[Genie of the Lamp]

Bump.

Found this on the Parks Blog from Steve Davison:
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...r-dreams-at-disney-california-adventure-park/