Fantasyland Theater...Part 1...Past Shows

neuhickman79 · 05-07-2005, 12:59 AM

So, which one is it? Tell me, tell me, tell me!...and I'm adding in Festival of Fools because it could have been there and stayed there....but, alas....

robotpirates · 05-07-2005, 01:08 AM

Actually, the last one I watched (and remember) was Dick Tracey's show. Unless that was a dream (it could have been. Am I crazy?)

Modern Folly · 05-07-2005, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by robotpirates

Actually, the last one I watched (and remember) was Dick Tracey's show. Unless that was a dream (it could have been. Am I crazy?)

that was an actual show.

and there's audio here.

neuhickman79 · 05-07-2005, 01:31 AM

That was when it was still Videopolis. Beauty and the Beast was too. But, it ushered in the Fantasyland Theater era...so, I put it in there.

MickeyJCA · 05-07-2005, 09:57 AM

In my mind, Videopolis and Fantasyland Theater are one in the same; its just a matter of set dressing.

Having said that...

One Man's Dream was the best show I ever saw in that venue. Not to be confused with the movie at WDW, Disneyland's stage show was a tribute to the dreams that built Walt's empire. The music was fantastic, the costumes and special effects were amazing (A black and white stage, including black and white classic Mickey & Minnie characters, changed into color before your eyes. Peter Pan and Wendy flew from the pirate ship all artound Neverland.). One Man's Dream was replaced by Beauty and the Beast (or was it Dick Tracy in Diamond Doublecross?) in 1990 for Disneyland's 35th anniversary.

While I loved Beauty and the Beast (that's what I voted for), I really thought that One Man's Dream was the perfect tribute for a Disneyland anniversary.

I also thought the Dick Tracy show was a lot of fun ("Cigars, Cigarettes, SinSin..."), but I didn't think it really "fit" at Disneyland.

merlinjones · 05-07-2005, 10:34 AM

Shouldn't "none" have been a response?

I enjoyed Beauty and the Beast the most of that lot, but wasn't "sad" to see it close.

I was more sad when they first built that inappropriate structure in Fantasyland as Videopolis. I still hope it goes away one day.

MickeyJCA · 05-07-2005, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by merlinjones

Shouldn't "none" have been a response?

I enjoyed Beauty and the Beast the most of that lot, but wasn't "sad" to see it close.

I was more sad when they first built that inappropriate structure in Fantasyland as Videopolis. I still hope it goes away one day.

Hey Merlin, what's inappropriate about it? :confused: Do you mean Videopolis was inappropriate?

I agree that I wasn't "sad" when B&TB closed even though it was a good show.

FormerDiz · 05-07-2005, 01:30 PM

Festival of Fools was never in the Fantasyland Theater, it was over behind Thunder Ranch.

What, no votes for Plane Crazy? The early 90's Disney Afternoon extravaganza?

I pick dancing at Videopolis over any of these.

Gn2Dlnd · 05-07-2005, 02:13 PM

Yeah, I also have to point out that the Hunchback show had its own unique theater, and ran at the same time as Pocahontas (which got my vote.)

Mickey's Nutcracker really was the most fun, though.

neuhickman79 · 05-07-2005, 05:47 PM

As I stated in the original post I am aware of the fact that Festival of Fools had it's own venue and that Beauty and the Beast wasn't in Fantasyland Theater it was in Videopolis. It did usher in the name change though because it went from being more of a "Videopolis"(whatever that is) to being a theater. However, Festival of Fools was a GREAT show with AMAZING singing and could have easily been put into the Fantasyland theater. So, that's why I put it in there. I was fully cognizant that there were shows before the name was changed and that Festival of Fools was not in that theater.

neuhickman79 · 05-07-2005, 05:49 PM

I'm not sure why you have a problem with the theater being there. I can understand that Videopolis was a bit out of place. But, that theater in whatever form and in whatever place has been there almost always since the opening of the park. :confused:

almandot · 05-07-2005, 06:04 PM

Isn't our ideas of tomorrow in tomorrowland fantasy anyways?

Videopolis was my biggest memory from all of these.

neuhickman79 · 05-07-2005, 06:14 PM

I didn't have a problem with Videopolis. It just didn't seem to "go" in Fantasyland. But, when I was that young it seemed like a club for older kids and young adults to go to. It wasn't something I was interested in. So, I was glad when it became the theater.

Gn2Dlnd · 05-07-2005, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by neuhickman79

I'm not sure why you have a problem with the theater being there. I can understand that Videopolis was a bit out of place. But, that theater in whatever form and in whatever place has been there almost always since the opening of the park. :confused:

No, the venue opened as Videopolis in the '80s and was remodeled into the Wonderbra theatre a few years ago. Prior to that, it was backstage area, and the main performance stage was in Tomorrowland, where Honey is now. The Tomorrowland stage was actually in that same spot before Space Mountain was built.

neuhickman79 · 05-08-2005, 12:59 AM

Check yesterland.com...the FANTASYLAND THEATER was there on opening day...here's the link even!...http://www.yesterland.com/fltheater.html...and I did say in whatever form and in whatever place!

View Poll Results: Which of these Fantasyland Theater Shows were you sad to see go?
Beauty and the Beast	16	53.33%
The Spirit of Pocahontas	6	20.00%
Animazement	8	26.67%
Festival of Fools	8	26.67%
Mickey's Detective School	2	6.67%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

05-07-2005, 12:59 AM	#1
neuhickman79 The Disney Gay! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,652	Fantasyland Theater...Part 1...Past Shows So, which one is it? Tell me, tell me, tell me!...and I'm adding in Festival of Fools because it could have been there and stayed there....but, alas.... __________________ Eric & Daniel Neuhickman - Living the CALIFORNIA Dream!

05-07-2005, 01:08 AM	#2
robotpirates Mars Investigations. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,491	Actually, the last one I watched (and remember) was Dick Tracey's show. Unless that was a dream (it could have been. Am I crazy?) __________________ Well, you know what they say: Veronica Mars, she's a marshmallow. -- robotarmada.net --

05-07-2005, 01:31 AM	#4
neuhickman79 The Disney Gay! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,652	That was when it was still Videopolis. Beauty and the Beast was too. But, it ushered in the Fantasyland Theater era...so, I put it in there. __________________ Eric & Daniel Neuhickman - Living the CALIFORNIA Dream!

05-07-2005, 09:57 AM	#5
MickeyJCA Be-Bop Bear Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Avondale, AZ (but wishing I was in Anaheim...) Posts: 737	In my mind, Videopolis and Fantasyland Theater are one in the same; its just a matter of set dressing. Having said that... One Man's Dream was the best show I ever saw in that venue. Not to be confused with the movie at WDW, Disneyland's stage show was a tribute to the dreams that built Walt's empire. The music was fantastic, the costumes and special effects were amazing (A black and white stage, including black and white classic Mickey & Minnie characters, changed into color before your eyes. Peter Pan and Wendy flew from the pirate ship all artound Neverland.). One Man's Dream was replaced by Beauty and the Beast (or was it Dick Tracy in Diamond Doublecross?) in 1990 for Disneyland's 35th anniversary. While I loved Beauty and the Beast (that's what I voted for), I really thought that One Man's Dream was the perfect tribute for a Disneyland anniversary. I also thought the Dick Tracy show was a lot of fun ("Cigars, Cigarettes, SinSin..."), but I didn't think it really "fit" at Disneyland. __________________ "George Bush... is only for now." Avenue Q Just because it's gone doesn't mean I changed my mind!

05-07-2005, 10:34 AM	#6
merlinjones Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,418	Shouldn't "none" have been a response? I enjoyed Beauty and the Beast the most of that lot, but wasn't "sad" to see it close. I was more sad when they first built that inappropriate structure in Fantasyland as Videopolis. I still hope it goes away one day.

05-07-2005, 01:30 PM	#8
FormerDiz Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 367	Festival of Fools was never in the Fantasyland Theater, it was over behind Thunder Ranch. What, no votes for Plane Crazy? The early 90's Disney Afternoon extravaganza? I pick dancing at Videopolis over any of these.

05-07-2005, 02:13 PM	#9
Gn2Dlnd Um, Mr. Lasseter, a word? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Finding me, no? Posts: 348	Yeah, I also have to point out that the Hunchback show had its own unique theater, and ran at the same time as Pocahontas (which got my vote.) Mickey's Nutcracker really was the most fun, though. __________________ So full of Disney Magic, my eyes are blue.

05-07-2005, 05:47 PM	#10
neuhickman79 The Disney Gay! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,652	As I stated in the original post I am aware of the fact that Festival of Fools had it's own venue and that Beauty and the Beast wasn't in Fantasyland Theater it was in Videopolis. It did usher in the name change though because it went from being more of a "Videopolis"(whatever that is) to being a theater. However, Festival of Fools was a GREAT show with AMAZING singing and could have easily been put into the Fantasyland theater. So, that's why I put it in there. I was fully cognizant that there were shows before the name was changed and that Festival of Fools was not in that theater. __________________ Eric & Daniel Neuhickman - Living the CALIFORNIA Dream!

05-07-2005, 05:49 PM	#11
neuhickman79 The Disney Gay! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,652	I'm not sure why you have a problem with the theater being there. I can understand that Videopolis was a bit out of place. But, that theater in whatever form and in whatever place has been there almost always since the opening of the park. :confused: __________________ Eric & Daniel Neuhickman - Living the CALIFORNIA Dream!

05-07-2005, 06:04 PM	#12
almandot Shubisha Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 3,273	Isn't our ideas of tomorrow in tomorrowland fantasy anyways? Videopolis was my biggest memory from all of these.

05-07-2005, 06:14 PM	#13
neuhickman79 The Disney Gay! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,652	I didn't have a problem with Videopolis. It just didn't seem to "go" in Fantasyland. But, when I was that young it seemed like a club for older kids and young adults to go to. It wasn't something I was interested in. So, I was glad when it became the theater. __________________ Eric & Daniel Neuhickman - Living the CALIFORNIA Dream!

05-08-2005, 12:59 AM	#15
neuhickman79 The Disney Gay! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,652	Check yesterland.com...the FANTASYLAND THEATER was there on opening day...here's the link even!...http://www.yesterland.com/fltheater.html...and I did say in whatever form and in whatever place! __________________ Eric & Daniel Neuhickman - Living the CALIFORNIA Dream!

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