Posts Tagged ‘SpectroMagic’
Character Reference – Pluto
VITAL STATISTICS
Name: Pluto
AKA: Rover, Pluto the Pup
Favorite Sayings: “Bark! Bark!” “Grrrr” “Sniff, sniff, sniff”
Memorable Quote: “Kiss me”
Awards: #1 in The Greatest Animated Pets of All Time
Qualifications: cheerful, loyal, fun
Facebook Friends: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Fifi, Dinah
CHARACTER COORDINATES
Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed. Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional. Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.
Meet and Greet
- EPCOT, Future World, Character Spot
- EPCOT, American Adventure
- Magic Kingdom, Town Square
- Magic Kingdom, Toontown Hall of Fame (subject to change)
- Magic Kingdom, Liberty Square
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Camp Minnie-Mickey
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Dinoland entrance
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Oasis, main entrance
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sorcerer’s Hat
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Mickey Avenue
Character Dining
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Tusker House, Donald’s Safari Breakfast
- EPCOT, Garden Grill
- Contemporary Resort, Chef Mickey’s
- Polynesian Resort, ‘Ohana Best Friends Breakfast
- Beach Club Resort, Cape May, Goofy’s Beach Club Breakfast
- Fort Wilderness, Mickey’s Backyard Barbeque Dinner Show
Shows
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic!
Parades
- Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
- Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade
Miscellaneous
- Magic Kingdom, Main Street U.S.A., small bronze statue in the hub
Character Reference – Goofy
VITAL STATISTICS
Name: Goofy
AKA: Goofus D. Dawg; Dippy Dawg
Favorite Sayings: “Gawrsh!” “A-hyuck!” “Well, whaddya know …”
Prized Possession: green hat
Qualifications: optimistic, good-natured, kind
Facebook Friends: Max, Mickey, Donald, Minnie, Pluto, Clarabelle
CHARACTER COORDINATES
Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed. Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional. Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.
Meet and Greet
- EPCOT, World Showcase, American Adventure
- EPCOT, International Gateway
- EPCOT, Future World, Character Spot
- Magic Kingdom, Town Square
- Magic Kingdom, Toontown Hall of Fame (subject to change)
- Magic Kingdom, Toontown Barnstormer (subject to change)
- Magic Kingdom, Frontierland
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Camp Minnie-Mickey
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Dinoland U.S.A., Chester and Hester’s Dinorama
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sorcerer’s Hat
Character Dining
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Tusker House, Donald’s Safari Breakfast
- Contemporary Resort, Chef Mickey’s
- Beach Club Resort, Cape May, Goofy’s Beach Club Breakfast
- Fort Wilderness, Mickey’s Backyard Barbeque Dinner Show
Attractions
- Magic Kingdom, Toontown, Goofy’s Barnstormer (subject to change)
Shows
- Magic Kingdom, Castle Forecourt Stage, Dream-Along with Mickey
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic!
Parades
- Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
- Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade
Miscellaneous
- Magic Kingdom, Town Square, photo op with statue sitting on a bench
The Excitement is Electric
Planning a visit to Walt Disney World this summer? There are lots of amazing surprises in store as Disney launches Summer Nightastic! The most exciting news is the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade. Arriving in June of 2010 for a limited engagement, this wondrous parade returns with magical enhancements including a brand new lead float featuring Tinker Bell.
The original “light parade,” the Main Street Electrical Parade in Disneyland, was modeled on Walt Disney World’s Electrical Water Pageant which remains one of the World’s best-loved attractions, nearly forty years after its debut in October of 1971.
Initially, some of the floats that made up the Main Street Electrical Parade had flat screens mounted on platforms, much like the screens mounted on the barges of the Electrical Water Pageant. Over the years, the light parades have undergone many changes – moving from park to park; being copied for one park from another; renamed, replaced, reincarnated.
SpectroMagic has enjoyed two long runs in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World; a second version of the Main Street Electrical Parade also ran in the Magic Kingdom for a number of years before moving to Disneyland Paris, and the original Disneyland parade was featured there briefly during the Millennium celebration. Dreamlights, Fantillusion, Light Magic; none had the staying power of the Main Street Electrical Parade which finally returned to Disney’s California Adventure as Disney’s Electrical Parade in 2001. Since then, there have been upgrades and additions which combine new themes and technology with the classic feel of the original.
In addition to the new parade, guests will be treated to a spectacular summer fireworks show, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is receiving a special effects makeover, and there are more new entertainment features yet to be announced. Stay tuned!
Character Reference – Ariel
VITAL STATISTICS
Name: Ariel
AKA: The Little Mermaid
Current Address: Eric’s world
Previous Address: under the sea
Interests: singing; collecting gadgets, woozits, and thingamabobs
Facebook Friends: Eric, Flounder, Sebastian, Scuttle, King Triton
CHARACTER COORDINATES
Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed. Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional. Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.
Meet and Greet
- Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland, Ariel’s Grotto NOTE: As of April 12, 2010, Ariel’s Grotto will be closing to make way for the Fantasyland expansion. Look for the new Grotto location and attraction scheduled for 2013.
Character Dining
- EPCOT, World Showcase, Norway, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Princess Storybook Dining
Attractions
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Little Mermaid
Shows
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic!
Parades
- Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
- Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic
Miscellaneous
- Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland, Mickey’s Philharmagic
Character Reference – Pinocchio
VITAL STATISTICS
Name: Pinocchio
Current Address: the home of Geppetto
Previous Address: Geppetto’s workshop
Interests: becoming a real boy
Qualifications: brave, truthful, unselfish
Facebook Friends: Geppetto, Jiminy Cricket, Blue Fairy, Figaro, Cleo
CHARACTER COORDINATES
Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed. Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional. Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.
Meet and Greet
- EPCOT, World Showcase, Italy
- Magic Kingdom, Town Square
- Magic Kingdom, Toontown Train Station
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sorcerer’s Hat
Shows
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic!
Parades
- Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
- Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic
Miscellaneous
- Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland, Pinocchio’s Village Haus Restaurant
Character Reference – Mary Poppins
VITAL STATISTICS
Name: Mary Poppins
Current Address: Number 17 Cherry Tree Lane, London, England
Previous Address: where the West Wind blows
Interests: tea parties, singing, feeding the birds, an element of fun
Favorite Food: sugar
Prized Possessions: carpetbag, umbrella
Facebook Friends: Bert; Jane, Michael, John, Barbara, and Annabel Banks; Uncle Albert
CHARACTER COORDINATES
Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed. Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional. Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.
Meet and Greet
- EPCOT, World Showcase, United Kingdom
- Magic Kingdom, Toontown Hall of Fame
- Magic Kingdom, Main Street Exposition Hall
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sorcerer’s Hat
Character Dining
- EPCOT, World Showcase, Norway, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Princess Storybook Dining
- Magic Kingdom, Cinderella Castle, Cinderella’s Royal Table
- Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, 1900 Park Fare
Attractions
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Great Movie Ride
Parades
- Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
- Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic
Miscellaneous
- Downtown Disney, featured on the Characters in Flight balloon
Character Reference – Snow White
VITAL STATISTICS
Name: Snow White
Current Address: The Prince’s Palace
Previous Address: Cottage of the Seven Dwarves, The Forest
Interests: cooking, sewing, knitting, keeping a tidy home
Favorite Food: apples
Facebook Friends: Huntsman, Dopey, Doc, Happy, Bashful, Grumpy, Sleepy, Sneezy
CHARACTER COORDINATES
Remember, the appearance of a specific character is never guaranteed. Some of the locations below have regularly-scheduled appearances while others are occasional. Always check the Times Guides for the most up-to-date information, and be prepared for possible substitutions at character meals.
Meet and Greet
- EPCOT, World Showcase, Germany
- Magic Kingdom, Toontown Hall of Fame, Princess Room
- Magic Kingdom, Main Street Exposition Hall
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Sorcerer’s Hat
Character Dining
- EPCOT, World Showcase, Norway, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Princess Storybook Dining
- Magic Kingdom, Cinderella Castle, Cinderella’s Royal Table
Attractions
- Magic Kingdom, Fantasyland, Snow White’s Scary Adventure
Shows
- Magic Kingdom, Castle Forecourt Stage, Dream-Along with Mickey
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Fantasmic!
Parades
- Magic Kingdom, Celebrate a Dream Come True
- Magic Kingdom, Spectromagic
Miscellaneous
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animation Gallery, The Art of Snow White
“A Spell of Light”
I have no choice; I must use the most overworked word in the Disney vocabulary. There’s simply no other way to describe SpectroMagic – it’s just plain magical. We all have our favorites at Walt Disney World; sights, attractions, characters, shows; things that embody our personal experience. This is mine. It’s color and music, fun and excitement; it’s beautiful and imaginative and unforgettable.
Miles of fiber optics, holographic images, and more than a half a million lights produce a mesmerizing spectacle that winds its brilliant way through the Magic Kingdom, lighting up the night. The parade celebrates many of the most-loved Disney stories in music and light. There are small one-man floats that twirl and twinkle, and characters’ costumes glow with lights. The wings of butterflies sparkle and flowers bloom in shimmering white, then burst into a rainbow of color.
If you’re fortunate enough to visit when there are two parades scheduled, plan to watch the second one. You can take advantage of shorter lines at the attractions during the first parade, and the late-night showing is typically less crowded. Arrive early to find a great viewing spot and “let pure enchantment light your way.”
SpectroMagic
Magic Kingdom
Check Times Guide for schedule
Approximately 20 minutes long
Park admission required
