New Fantasmic

[Jared]

Multiple news outlets in the Orlando area are reporting that Disney is hosting a media event sometime this afternoon or this evening. The company is expected to announce an updated version of Fantasmic!, that will include an expanded theater and new scenes. Whether it will use the "Glow with the Show" technology remains to be seen.

As of now, this is still just a rumor, but it certainly makes sense. All signs point to Disney's next project being a overhaul of Hollywood Studios. The current Fantasmic! is on its last leg, and it would require a massive refurbishment to restore it. We should know more by the end of the day (I hope).

[DizneyFreak2002]

Well part of this announcement is Fantasmic will be getting 1000 more seats... They need it for some reason, if you catch my drift... VROOM VROOM off to the races...

New show scenes will be welcome... The show is really a shell of its former self... We'll know by the end of the day...

[Melanie]

Only 1000? I don't know, you'd think it would be more.

I'm excited about this, as Fantasmic! is my fav nighttime show. Now if I could just get sold on this Glow with the Show technology.

[disneymom15]

Can't wait for the news. Hope it's good.

[Jared]

Only 1000? I don't know, you'd think it would be more.

I'm excited about this, as Fantasmic! is my fav nighttime show. Now if I could just get sold on this Glow with the Show technology.

The theater currently only holds around 8,000. I don't think another 1,000 isn't too shabby. But I did have the same thought at first. Perhaps the change will add more standing room as well?

[DizneyFreak2002]

Only 1000? I don't know, you'd think it would be more.

I'm excited about this, as Fantasmic! is my fav nighttime show. Now if I could just get sold on this Glow with the Show technology.

1000 that is what people are saying... Whether they are mistaken, i honestly don't know, have to wait for the official announcement...

I would hate for that Glow with the Show stuff to pop up here.. It doesn't work unless EVERYONE is wearing one of the ear hats... Otherwise, 5 people in the crowd and it looks just silly...

I'd be happy with updated effects, new show scenes, and a return to the Fantasmic that was once the best night time show on property...

[darthmacho]

Love Fantasmic, and glad we got to see it. I was worried that it was going to get cancelled as it rained really hard right up until the show, but it stopped just in time, and then it started again afterwards. That was very lucky...or perhaps it was magic?

[Goofeygal]

can't wait to hear about it.

[Altair]

How about getting the DL dragon?

[DizneyFreak2002]

Well the announcement has been made official... Just as I said, 1000 seats added to Fantasmic... And that's it... No new scenes, no new technology... Nothing.. Just more seats... What do I always say??? Expect nothing from TDO and they will never disappoint...

[Altair]

Well the announcement has been made official... Just as I said, 1000 seats added to Fantasmic... And that's it.

I'd be happier if they would just add backrests and padding to the existing seats.

[HackLaSalle]

Obviously adding capacity can be a harbinger of what is rumored to come.

[Bethanymouse]

I'd be happier if they would just add backrests and padding to the existing seats.

Agree! And you always have to get there sooooo early to get a seat. Those seats are unbearable!

[DizneyFreak2002]

Wait... everyone want the kicker??? they invited the press to this... To Fantasmic.... Yes, they actually invited the press to announce 1000 new seats... I don't know whether to laugh at this or cry cause of how inept and sad this management team is...

[Jared]

Wait... everyone want the kicker??? they invited the press to this... To Fantasmic.... Yes, they actually invited the press to announce 1000 new seats... I don't know whether to laugh at this or cry cause of how inept and sad this management team is...

As somebody who works for a major news outlet, I can say that Disney inviting the press to this event is completely tone-deaf and borders on downright unprofessional. Media outlets have limited resources these days. I can guarantee to you there were a lot of angry slot editors and reporters at Fantasmic! this evening. There's no excuse for dragging all those people out to the park to announce absolutely nothing.

This was a non-event and it once again proves Orlando management's complete ineptitude. I don't use this word often, but this is truly pathetic.

[DizneyFreak2002]

As somebody who works for a major news outlet, I can say that Disney inviting the press to this event is completely tone-deaf and borders on downright unprofessional. Media outlets have limited resources these days. I can guarantee to you there were a lot of angry slot editors and reporters at Fantasmic! this evening. There's no excuse for dragging all those people out to the park to announce absolutely nothing.

This was a non-event and it once again proves Orlando management's complete ineptitude. I don't use this word often, but this is truly pathetic.

Thank you... As someone in print media, you'd know how you'd, and others would feel.. If I was sitting there, invited to a Disney press event to announce something, and was told 1000 new benches, I'd look around for Ashton Kutcher thinking I was being punk'd...

And to put things in perspective how inept this team is... They announced Avatar through the blog... They invite press to this...

[Jared]

And to put things in perspective how inept this team is... They announced Avatar through the blog... They invite press to this...

Great point. Their biggest announcement in years is made on their propaganda blog, yet they invite media to tell them about benches at an outdated nighttime show. I can't even begin to understand what they were thinking.

[DizneyFreak2002]

Great point. Their biggest announcement in years is made on their propaganda blog, yet they invite media to tell them about benches at an outdated nighttime show. I can't even begin to understand what they were thinking.

They were thinking, SEE MEDIA WE HAVE ENCHANTED MAGICAL BENCHES TOO!!!!

[Melanie]

Wow.

[DizneyFreak2002]

LoL, people posting this on Disney Parks Blog FB page:

Sweet! This is awesome who needs new rides at your least attended park when you can add benches! Kudos TDO your new benches will be another reason to jack up ticket prices and give 0 reasons to get an annual pass. Well done!

LOL....