Donald Duck steps out in a new Walt Disney World Show.

**imported_PolyGirl40** · 01-09-2003, 08:56 AM

According to this article Mickey's PhilharMagic will debut this Fall.

From the Disney Insider:

Passing the Baton

From wayward mice and hissing snakes to acid-firing termites and poison quill-throwing tarantulas, Walt Disney World's recent three-dimensional film attractions have been groundbreaking and entertaining but maybe a little intense for younger guests. So when Imagineers set out to replace "Legend of the Lion King" at the Magic Kingdom, they were thinking kinder and gentler 3-D.

The result is "Mickey's PhilharMagic," a new 10-minute special effects-laden film starring classic Disney characters. (Who could be kinder and gentler?) When the animated attraction debuts next fall, it will star Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and other favorites in glorious, in-your-face, computer-generated three dimensions.

In the film, Donald starts out thinking he can conduct the PhilharMagic Orchestra and ends up darting in and out of scenes from various Disney animated features. The peripatetic duck goes under the sea with Ariel, soars through new worlds with Jasmine and Aladdin, just wants to be king alongside Simba, and joins the "Be Our Guest" scene from "Beauty and the Beast."

The show unfolds on a 150-foot-wide canvas (at press time, it is the world's largest 3-D projection surface) and is full of in-theater sounds, smells, and other effects that put you in the middle of the action with the perpetually hot-tempered Donald. Which, come to think of it, might just be scarier than the snakes, spiders, and rodents found in the other Disney 3-D adventures.

**CJDDS** · 01-09-2003, 09:13 AM

I like it!

[img]graemlins/mickey.gif[/img]

**Shere Kahn** · 01-09-2003, 09:15 AM

I am looking forward to this based on the good job they have done with the other similar attractions.

TiggerRPh · 01-09-2003, 09:33 AM

Sounds exciting....thanks Carol!

[img]graemlins/mickey.gif[/img]

**Figment!** · 01-09-2003, 10:13 AM

I really do look forward to this attraction, however I do have one question:

If Donald is the star, then why is it called Mickey's PhiarMagic?!?

Am I the only person bafled by this?

(Also I think it belongs more in ToonTown Fair, but seeing as an Concert Hall has wouldn't work at a fair, and Fantasyland still works for Mickey, It is a suitable match, not the best, but a good one)

[ January 09, 2003, 10:16 AM: Message edited by: Figment! ]

**big blue and hairy** · 01-09-2003, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by Figment!:
I really do look forward to this attraction, however I do have one question:

If Donald is the star, then why is it called Mickey's PhiarMagic?!?

Am I the only person bafled by this?

(

My thought about that Mickey IS the conductor, but as always Donald thinks he can do the job better, then messes everything up. Sounds terrific to me, I can't wait!

**roryjulie** · 01-09-2003, 12:46 PM

this sounds like a blast! i love donald and mickey together. they are the original formula for fun!

**xipetotec** · 01-09-2003, 01:23 PM

I'm shivering with excitement!!

And going next Fed/march ( 2004 ) I'll be ther ejust in time for them to have worked out all the bugs

**imported_PolyGirl40** · 01-09-2003, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by big blue & hairy:
My thought about that Mickey IS the conductor, but as always Donald thinks he can do the job better, then messes everything up.

That's the way I understand it too. Silly ol' Donald! [img]graemlins/laughing.gif[/img]

**longlivethepumpkins** · 01-09-2003, 02:04 PM

I thought this attraction was going to be a mix of 3-D and AA...I'm guessing I was wrong?

**Womble** · 01-09-2003, 02:32 PM

I’m so glad Donald is going to be in it. He is one character; Walt drew, with some attitude problems, which makes Donald more loveable! (and funny!)

**Toughbug** · 01-09-2003, 02:51 PM

I like it, but my only complaint is we are going in March and it won't be open.

**WDWaddict** · 01-09-2003, 04:32 PM

I am really excited about this. Considering the fact that I have 2 small children, we are always forced to skip the 3-D shows. (freaks my boys out) The only show they have not been frightened of is Muppet-vision 3-D. They both LOVE Mickey and Donald so this sounds perfect for them. I can't wait. I think they need more Donald through out the parks. I kind of have a thing for him. [img]graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

**Figment!** · 01-09-2003, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by longlivethepumpkins:
I thought this attraction was going to be a mix of 3-D and AA...I'm guessing I was wrong?

Yes and No

The orginal rumour was that it would be both, but later actual info. and press releases revield it woudl just be 3-D.

But you never know, Disney could just be keeping it a secret, well just have to wait and see...

[img]graemlins/mickey.gif[/img]

**DizneyFreak2002** · 01-09-2003, 06:50 PM

I'm planning to go in October or November... Hopefully it is open by then...

**disneyfreakgirl** · 01-09-2003, 07:36 PM

Well,this may be just the excuse I needed to go back to WDW this fall

Sounds fun, can't wait to see it [img]graemlins/mickey.gif[/img]

**Disney-4-Me** · 01-09-2003, 07:47 PM

I was really hoping we would get to see this on our next vacation. I guess August isn't really fall though. Just another reason to go in October again, besides for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party! I think this sounds like a great show. I can't wait.
[img]graemlins/mickey.gif[/img]

**Remzlightyear** · 01-09-2003, 09:10 PM

Sounds good to me! [img]graemlins/clappy.gif[/img]

**goofy for pluto** · 01-09-2003, 09:42 PM

I can't wait to see this attraction! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] I am also going to "the world"in March with my DS and we will be very sorry to miss it.
Sounds like a they combined The Three Caballeros,
{my DS favorite Disney film} and the Band Concert.
{one of mine} I also may have to plan another trip in the fall. Sounds to good to pass up.
Cheers to Disney, for coming up with a new attraction that everyone can enjoy. I think Walt would approve [img]graemlins/clappy.gif[/img]

singermom4 · 01-09-2003, 10:30 PM

Does this show require those funky glasses? Keeping glasses on a young child for any duration of time is next to impossible.

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