Captain Eo to return to Disneyland... Maybe... (Maybe Not.)(Ok so it's true)

[CujoSR]

Miceage, KFI and Perezhilton.com are reporting rumors that Captain Eo may return to Disneyland this January in memoriam of the late Micheal Jackson. The Honey Theater will be closed this week for a private showing for executives.

Expect an announcment this week at the D23 expo.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

I thought they were also talking about updating it, with a different performer as the captain?

[Ms. Matterhorn]

Even though I liked MJ as a performer, I don't think the public would take kindly to a show starring a child molester these days. It's too controversial.

[Lasolimu]

Even though I liked MJ as a performer, I don't think the public would take kindly to a show starring a child molester these days. It's too controversial.

I think it could get interesting, because people don't want to speak ill of the dead and what not. Also, many people wouldn't recognize him in Captain EO because it was before he went insane.

[CujoSR]

Even though I liked MJ as a performer, I don't think the public would take kindly to a show starring a child molester these days. It's too controversial.

Considering the sales of his music and DVDs recently I don't think it will matter much.

[darph nader]

Isn't Perez Hilton that whack job that gave Ms California a hard time for stating her 'views'?

[CujoSR]

Probably it was just one of the sites that mentioned it. I have no opinion on the matter.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

I thought the main reason for the "do over" was that the technology had vastly improved since they had made the Captain Eo.

I can think of several other actors that would be better in the part of Captain Eo, the queen, and the other parts.

[turkeyham]

I did check that out. I belive it returns Jan. 2010 and runs for a year. A tribute to his music. I liked the video and the dancing. George Lucas did a great job for the show. :)

[Zazu]

Having seen "Captain Eo", I think I'd prefer to see "Captain Eeyore" in that theater.

Or at least as a pre-show!

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Having seen "Captain Eo", I think I'd prefer to see "Captain Eeyore" in that theater.

Or at least as a pre-show!

Hmmmm, yeah, I could see Eeyore doing the Moon walk!!

[DisneyMom]

My kids saw it once years ago. I don't remember much except it was funny to see them reaching out for the 3-D moonrocks:p:
It might be fun to see again to remember how goofy we all looked in the 80's
;)

[Purpura]

I remember one photo of me from my 1987 HS Yearbook. Picture this:
Me, For those who've seen me, with hair down past my shoulders loose-ish pony tail. jean jacket, covered with buttons varying from Star Wars, To Star Trek to "Kiss me I'm Irish" and "I wanna have Vincent's Kittens" from the Beauty and the Beast tv show... and an armload of notebooks and a backpack on my back because I never trusted combination locks.

I didn't look Goofy... but Max's Dad always looks Goofy!

[darph nader]

Just read over at MP,it is NOT coming back.

[CujoSR]

Here's the link for interested parties.

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/09/10/disney-denies-the-return-of-captain-eo/

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Hmmm, redo it with Will Smith as Captain Eo?

..or Beyonce as Captain Eo?

hehehehhee

[CujoSR]

Actually Will Smith isn't a bad idea. However the purists would go nuts.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Actually Will Smith isn't a bad idea. However the purists would go nuts.

TRUE, but there are probably a lot more people that would not want the origional back.

Hmm, now maybe Beyonce as the evil queen?

and use kermit, miss piggy, beaker and the penguins as his crew?

hehehehee

[Lasolimu]

I would have to cast my vote for Captain Eeyore on this one.

[CujoSR]

Ooh! Better idea! Use the puppets from Farscape as the crew. Yotz!

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Ooh! Better idea! Use the puppets from Farscape as the crew. Yotz!

That would be good.

or you could use the (newly acquired) X-men?

Hmm,

I liked the Fraggles, they could use them as the crew!! hehehehehehe

[CBeilby]

I remember one photo of me from my 1987 HS Yearbook. Picture this:
Me, For those who've seen me, with hair down past my shoulders loose-ish pony tail. jean jacket, covered with buttons varying from Star Wars, To Star Trek to "Kiss me I'm Irish" and "I wanna have Vincent's Kittens" from the Beauty and the Beast tv show... and an armload of notebooks and a backpack on my back because I never trusted combination locks.

I didn't look Goofy... but Max's Dad always looks Goofy!

And she still has that Jean Jacket. She calls it her Button Mail.

[DisneyMom]

And she still has that Jean Jacket. She calls it her Button Mail.

Hmmmm.Oldest thing in my closet(beside's hubby's old boy scout uniforms:rolleyes:) is my 1983 US Festival T-shirt!:p:
pretty threadbare.wish it still fit........

[BRWombat]

They could easily redo the film however they want -- just set up any changes by having a very upset Romulan ship captain from the future travel back in time and alter history.

[DisneyMom]

They could easily redo the film however they want -- just set up any changes by having a very upset Romulan ship captain from the future travel back in time and alter history.

OH YES.
(hubby upset for weeks about THAT one;))

[CujoSR]

BTW it was Klingons not Romulans.

[BRWombat]

BTW it was Klingons not Romulans.Not in the most recent movie.

[darph nader]

I'm glad that's settled. A lot of people on the 'other' boards are disappointed/heartbroken but hey,let's get on to something important like the PEOPLEMOVER. :D: :rolleyes:

[Shorty82]

I'm glad that's settled. A lot of people on the 'other' boards are disappointed/heartbroken but hey,let's get on to something important like the PEOPLEMOVER. :D: :rolleyes:

This goes along with a conversation or two BW, hhsrat and I had recently. "Bring back the Peoplemover! Bring back the Peoplemover!"

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Actually, I think Disney is missing a beat. They should consider bringing back the "older" attractions that have been gone. Updated a bit, but still as close to the origional. I think a lot of people would enjoy seeing the older stuff.

[Main Streeter]

This goes along with a conversation or two BW, hhsrat and I had recently. "Bring back the Peoplemover! Bring back the Peoplemover!"This was conversation as I recall when in monorail crossing or near old Peopelmover. See, I was paying attention Shorty. ;) Bringing back Peoplemover would be awesome!

[CujoSR]

Not in the most recent movie.
See I was talking about the ST experience that was in Las Vegas.

[Disneyguy85]

You know, I'm kind of glad that for the foreseeable future, Captain EO isn't coming back.

Don't get me wrong, Captain EO was cool and all, but I'd rather see something new. Going back to the Captain EO film just seems like a step backwards.

Although, I'm all for the Peoplemover returning to Disneyland in some form or another. Its sad to see the unused track. they could make it look snazzier and more futuristic so that it fits in with the more recent look of Tomorrowland, and perhaps some new things for the interior sections of the track. :cool:

[Syndrome]

They could easily redo the film however they want -- just set up any changes by having a very upset Romulan ship captain from the future travel back in time and alter history.
Call me silly, but instead of a quest for vengence (for something that now hasn't happened yet), wouldn't you put your energy into preventing it rather than torturing the person you blame for it?

[BRWombat]

Call me silly, but instead of a quest for vengence (for something that now hasn't happened yet), wouldn't you put your energy into preventing it rather than torturing the person you blame for it?Makes sense, but there's a lot in the new film that doesn't hold up to analysis. It was fun, but a classic "popcorn" movie -- don't think about it too much!

[Disneyguy85]

Alright, I know that this is old news. but I just have to say that I never really believed that EO was coming back.
Sure, Disney may have considered it, but all those sources like miceage REALLY jumped the gun--as usual. Plus, I think that wishful thinking had a lot to do with this.

And of course, (as noted earlier, I believe) there was no announcement at all concerning Captain EO at the D23 Expo.

This is why I choose to stay away from sites such as miceage, they always jump the gun and put too much stock into rumors, then they get upset when those rumors don't come true.

[drcorey]

http://stbenedictcatholic.org/images/mj.jpg
Poor Mike, see ya Captain!

[1team1dream]

I'm surprised nobody has updated this. Captain EO is indeed coming back in February. As of right now my department is being told a month. I might have even read something about it in The Line! ;)

[turkeyham]

I heard from costodial, that Captain EO will have a delay opening. There is water damage inside the theater. The area of the first three rows were soaked in water. I heard at the middle of Fe. 2010.:eek:

[Disneyguy85]

I'm surprised nobody has updated this. Captain EO is indeed coming back in February. As of right now my department is being told a month. I might have even read something about it in The Line! ;)

Well, I made a thread about it in the newsroom forum a few months ago...But nobody replied. :p: ;)

I heard from costodial, that Captain EO will have a delay opening. There is water damage inside the theater. The area of the first three rows were soaked in water. I heard at the middle of Fe. 2010.:eek:


Hmmmm...
I had suspected that it was delayed. Oh well...

A lot of people are excited about Captain EO coming back. I think its pretty cool. Its only supposed to be back for a "limited engagement" anyway.
I would be upset if it were permanent, because again, I feel that it would be a step backwards.

[DLRFantasmic!Dan]

I heard from costodial, that Captain EO will have a delay opening. There is water damage inside the theater. The area of the first three rows were soaked in water. I heard at the middle of Fe. 2010.:eek:

I wouldn't be surprised. The HISTA, yes, I will call it "HISTA" since it was my "first" attraction, roof has a leak in it for years now and it needs to be fixed!! In order to do that, I would suppose that they have to close that part of the Spaec Queue.

[turkeyham]

I heard the heavy down pours did it. I also heard Captain EO will run for roughly a year and that is it.

[DLRFantasmic!Dan]

I heard different, ranging from 3 months to 5 years, depending how well it does.

[darph nader]

I heard different, ranging from 3 months to 5 years, depending how well it does.

Somehow I can't imangine 5yrs.True there will be a big flurry to see it at first, but I'm sure it will taper off. Oh sure,if and when we go we'll watch again,it won't be our highest priority.

[Disneyguy85]

Somehow I can't imangine 5yrs.True there will be a big flurry to see it at first, but I'm sure it will taper off. Oh sure,if and when we go we'll watch again,it won't be our highest priority.

Yeah, I someone doubt that it will be around for five years. Maybe one year at the most.

[theinsideguy]

I heard different, ranging from 3 months to 5 years, depending how well it does.
They just need to replace HISTA on both coasts with new movies, soon.

[Disneyguy85]

They just need to replace HISTA on both coasts with new movies, soon.

I agree.

[Disneyguy85]

Yeah, I someone doubt that it will be around for five years. Maybe one year at the most.


Sorry, I meant to say "somehow". :o:

So to reiterate; I somehow doubt that it will be around for five years.

[DLRFantasmic!Dan]

That's what I have been told. I doubt that it would be around 5 years, no more then one year.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

not a big fan of michael jackson, but we would go see it simply for nostalgia. it was playing when we first went to Disneyland together!

I DO wish they would remake it, or something like it, (star wars? or captain nemo?)

[Disneyguy85]

not a big fan of michael jackson, but we would go see it simply for nostalgia.

Yeah, that's pretty much how I feel about it too.

[DisneyMom]

not a big fan of michael jackson, but we would go see it simply for nostalgia. it was playing when we first went to Disneyland together!
C'mon Pirate, we wanna see you Moonwalk! :p:

[turkeyham]

If we gave him some rum, I bet he would! :D:

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

not a big fan of michael jackson, but we would go see it simply for nostalgia. it was playing when we first went to Disneyland together!



C'mon Pirate, we wanna see you Moonwalk!:p:

If you see MY interpretation of what constitutes a "Moonwalk",

the "pants on the ground" guy would be upset!!!:rolleyes:

hehehehhehee

with enough RUM, I COULD do a "moon crawl"!

[turkeyham]

A few days ago one of my friends did a film shoot/ commercial for Captain EO. He had to be at the park at 6 am. I tried knocking info out of him and he said. Hold the balloons and walk towards the theater. Not much else.

[Disneyguy85]

The date has finally been set;

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/02/official-reopening-date-set-for-captain-eo-featuring-michael-jackson/#comment-5504

[darph nader]

Let me go to board Y and check it out.
23rd it is.

[turkeyham]

This Thursday Mo and I will go and see it. My birthday falls on my day off-Thursday! :)

[Disneyguy85]

Here is D23's coverage of the opening day, a couple of cast members from the film were there;

http://d23.disney.go.com/articles/022310_NF_BN_CaptainEOOpens.html

[darph nader]

Goody. Now can we get on to some really important shit like the PM??? :cool:

[Disneyguy85]

Goody. Now can we get on to some really important shit like the PM???

Hopefully!

At this point, I'd say that anything is possible. I'd love to see a snazzy new version of the Peoplemover come back. :cool:

[hobie16]

Hopefully!

At this point, I'd say that anything is possible. I'd love to see a snazzy new version of the Peoplemover come back. :cool:
I loved the People Maker. :eek:

[darph nader]

I loved the People Maker. :eek:

Miss it bad. :old: I remember when there was a line for that ride :old:.

[Disneyguy85]

I loved the People Maker.

And lets not forget about "Adventures Through Inner-Course"

Okay, forget that one. :rolleyes: ;) :cool:

[hobie16]

And lets not forget about "Adventures Through Inner-Course"
I thought the birds and the bees were covered in the Tiki Room.

[Disneyguy85]

I thought the birds and the bees were covered in the Tiki Room.

Just the birds. If you want want bees you'll have to head over to The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.

...Or perhaps to the Autopia queue, where you can hear a Chevron car give his son a talk on the matter.

[PatchOBlack]

Just the birds. If you want want bees you'll have to head over to The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.

...Or perhaps to the Autopia queue, where you can hear a Chevron car give his son a talk on the matter.

:eek:

Um...is that what they call "auto-erotica"?

[Lasolimu]

:eek:

Um...is that what they call "auto-erotica"?

Um...no because they are only talking about it in that sort of way, but I could show you some pictures that would fall into that category, but I will refrain to protect people, especially myself.

[Main Streeter]

I could show you some pictures that would fall into that category, but I will refrain to protect people, especially myself.
:tmi:

[IndyandMarion]

I've found a video on youtube that showcases the original idea for Captain EO, titled Captain Eeyore:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atm5FZPpf0E&feature=player_embedded

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

i've found a video on youtube that showcases the original idea for captain eo, titled captain eeyore:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atm5fzppf0e&feature=player_embedded

hehehehehe

I like it better than the other one!!!

[Main Streeter]

Dear Eeyore. My favorite! :eeyore: Thanks Indy! :)

[IndyandMarion]

@Grumpy: There was another one?

@ Everyone else, if you know how to use torrents, there is a copy of EO in 3-D (Youll need Red/Blue glasses) on Mousebits.

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

@Grumpy: There was another one?

@ Everyone else, if you know how to use torrents, there is a copy of EO in 3-D (Youll need Red/Blue glasses) on Mousebits.

yes, the other one had michael jackson in it.