No Walt Disney characters in World of Color???

[JerrodDRagon]

I thin Mickey will be in the show somewhere

[Awesome]

>>(VonDrake) Yeah but how many people would understand that reference?<<

What does it matter if it's still entertaining? It's just a new cartoon to them! The great Disney characters and themes (like World of Color itself) are not dependent on nostalgia, prior knowledge or reference - - they are self-perpetuating with new exposure (as proven for decades prior to the current management). They are just good.

It matters because a kid isn't going to say "Mommy mommy! I want to an old donald duck!"
But a kid will be more inclined to say "Mommy mommy! I want to go see tiana! I saw that movie yesterday!" or "I want to go see simba! Lion King is my favorite!"

[merlinjones]

>>But a kid will be more inclined to say "Mommy mommy! I want to go see tiana! I saw that movie yesterday!" or "I want to go see simba! Lion King is my favorite!"<<

Fine, but the rest of us might say "Hey, there's VonDrake, Alice and Peter Pan, let me spend some more money on collectibles."

>>Change your perspective. Think about what might appeal to the most amount of people.. not you.<<

Why? My money is as good as anyone's. I like Walt Disney. And I'm quite certain I'm not the only one. The connection to Walt Disney and his work is why I buy an expensive Disneyland Annual Pass.

I'm sure the water show will be lovely and exciting in any event, but I hope to see and hear the traditional Walt Disney characters and music and themes featured alongside. That will provide the emotion for me.

[k_peek_2000]

I am especially disappointed that it looks like the Walt Disney quote and the letters falling into the lagoon with the D becoming "little squirt" has been cut. I was looking forward to that.

We don't know that. Every video of the show has started after the show has the line "Walt Disney Presents". So we honestly shouldn't be assuming what has been cut or not, because we really don't have a clue what the final show will be.

[GhostHostJeff]

So we are now judging the show on some "art" that was given to annualpass holders through the mail. wow..this site.

[Kritter]

Even though they are tying the new DCA to when Walt first arrived. It won't hurt to have one show with a more modern cast of characters.


Just be happy that it's not all Pixar

[merlinjones]

>>So we are now judging the show on some "art" that was given to annualpass holders through the mail. wow..this site.<<

By all appearances, the show will be successful regardless.

I think we are judging the rebranding initiative in general -- and whether Walt Disney and his creations should remain a big part of the equation.

[stevo505]

Even though they are tying the new DCA to when Walt first arrived. It won't hurt to have one show with a more modern cast of characters.


Just be happy that it's not all Pixar

Yep. At least it's not called World of Pixar.

[FigmentJedi]

Cinderella, Aurora and Snow White are part of the transformations sequence in the finale, confirmed by those test showing videos online.
Plus we got Chernabog.

Doesn't stop me from being mad about Alice being cut.

[merlinjones]

>>Doesn't stop me from being mad about Alice being cut.<<

If so, that's just wrong. Those Alice cut-outs in the previews were gorgeous art!!!

[lighttragic]

>>Doesn't stop me from being mad about Alice being cut.<<

If so, that's just wrong. Those Alice cut-outs in the previews were gorgeous art!!!

Pure speculation and rumors on other threads but some people have said that Alice was cut but can easily be put back in either in the show or its been saved for a encore.... Take the rumor as just a rumor

[disneyjedi1]

It matters because a kid isn't going to say "Mommy mommy! I want to an old donald duck!"
But a kid will be more inclined to say "Mommy mommy! I want to go see tiana! I saw that movie yesterday!" or "I want to go see simba! Lion King is my favorite!"

And I would be the one saying, "I want to see Treasure Planet! That's my favorite Disney movie! I never see it anywhere!" Yes, while it's not Walt Disney, it's still something more obscure. (I could change it and say I want to see the Three Caballeros... ) The point that I'm trying to make is that while the more popular characters are more marketable, it wouldn't hurt to put in a few obscure things here and there... People do like them and it could provide some balance with pleasing all sorts of guests.

Heck, maybe people might look up the stuff they don't know and fall in love with it. that could mean more money for Disney... :P


oh and P.S. I'd love to see Ludwig Von Drake. I recently discovered how cool he is. haha

[MainStreetJake]

I am especially disappointed that it looks like the Walt Disney quote and the letters falling into the lagoon with the D becoming "little squirt" has been cut. I was looking forward to that.

We don't know that.

I've been saying this for a long time now:

WE DON'T KNOW WHAT WILL BE IN THE SHOW SPECIFICALLY.
We have an idea of what will be presented, but not a direct idea of what's in it.
This show is so VERSATILE. They can change things (pretty much) overnight. Also, think about this: if you're Disney, and you're bringing in a multi-million dollar aquatic wondershow, wouldn't you not only want to make sure your new technology works right, but wouldn't you also want to make sure you can test every optional scene, before putting the final cut together? I'd think so.

[PerformerInWaiting]

Isn't little mermaid gonna be in there too? I'm trying to think of all the characters in the show...

[merlinjones]

>>Isn't little mermaid gonna be in there too?<<

Looks like it, and rightly so. She's a classic in her own right.

It's Walt Disney's own characters we're worried about losing touch with -- the personalities created during his lifetime that provided the art and inspiration for those created after he died (like Ariel, Belle and the rest). For 80 years, the originals have always been present alongside the additions as one big happy Disney family. Not so much today.