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When Matt Ouimet became president of Disneyland, he had one of the most un-enviable positions in the Disney Empire. Matt had to make sure DL would be guest ready for it's biggest party, since opening day. In addition, the Evil Emperor Eisner was still wielding dictatorial control of Disney, as President AND CEO. And DCA, which befell Pressler, and others, was a millstone noose around the entire Disneyland Resort. In addition, Disneyland and much of it's infastructure were rotting away to the core, due to abuse and neglect by Eisner and Pressler. The Tiki Room and Main Street Building (facades) were literally rotting away, Space Mt was in such horrible condition structurally, that it was shut down at a moments notice, pieces of the monorail beam and track were literally falling apart, the carrousel at DL had to undergo extensive repairs, But Matt was able to get DL all sparkly just in time,
For the 55th Birthday celebration, even DL fans are not expecting to have an all out Party, as there was for the 50th. BUT nonetheless, DL fans ARE expecting for DL to get the celebration it deserves. However, at this moment, NOTHING new is being planned in honore of the 55th. And yes, the 55th is a significant number, to Disneyland. Even merchandising, (as lame as it has become recently) is aware of this fact, as they have already placed DL 55th sweatshirt/t-shirts on sale. The major concern is the DL entertainment has nothing special planned for the 55th.
What is DL getting? Well, we will find out very soon. Some rumors over the past year is that the birthday hats with the fake flowers on Main Street Lamps, and artificial balloons, and faux invitation at Christmas Tree point, will be the re-used party decorations for DLs 55th. CRAP! Remember when DL actually did do specific decorations, for specific anniversaries? Let's HOPE the new president of DL is aware of this issue, and doesn't expect DL to celebrate, with leftovers from 2009.
The main issue for the 55th comes down to "Will Disneyland be getting a REAL NEW PARADE for it's 55th Birthday?" THIS is going the be the 1st main issue the George K. is going to have to make a stand for! 2009 sadly marked the 1st summer in eons, that DL did NOT have a REAL parade at ALL! In 2010, THAT NEEDS TO CHANGE! The leftover street party was never good enough to begin with, and even when they added the opening and closing units, halfway through the year, it was still only seen as a half-baked thing in the street, and the units in the "party' were seen as lame, and cheap, unimpressive, with a viewing area less than half of the previous full out parade. WHY is is so difficult for management at DL to see that GUESTS EXPECT DL to HAVE A REAL PARADE?
Is it too late for the new President George K., to rescue Disneyland's 55th Birthday? OR will George K. bring us renewed hope that Disneyland is still THE theme park, for all other to look up to.
And will George K. be able to bring back the entertainment Department from it's set backs over the past few years? That being, bringing back a good show to the Fantasyland Theater, that of Keeping Toy Story OUT OF THE HYPERION THEATER!, Can George K. Get the DL 55th Parade back on track again? If not, DL is doomed to go down in the ranks of amusement parks in the U.S.
There is hope for DL entertainment, they just have to have the right kind of show, in order to prove it. And it's well recognized, that Tiana's Showboat Jubilee is a prime example of DL being able to bring us some unique and Fantastic entertainment! However, it's frustrating and sad that a show like this may not be coming back. And it's sad that DL thinks they should try to "get away" with something as half baked and ill-conceived as the street party. And now management thinks Toy Story is a "good idea" for the Hyperion????
George K. needs to step in immediately and correct the deficiancies of the live entertainment department, and move it out of the wrong way it is currently headed, and get it moving in the right direction!
George K. can you step up to the batter's box, and hit it out of the park? It's your time to show that Disneyland DOES STILL CARE about the entertainment it provides, AND that Disneyland WILL CELEBRATE it's 55th Birthday, not just some random, generic, unknown celebration!
For the 55th Birthday celebration, even DL fans are not expecting to have an all out Party, as there was for the 50th. BUT nonetheless, DL fans ARE expecting for DL to get the celebration it deserves. However, at this moment, NOTHING new is being planned in honore of the 55th. And yes, the 55th is a significant number, to Disneyland. Even merchandising, (as lame as it has become recently) is aware of this fact, as they have already placed DL 55th sweatshirt/t-shirts on sale. The major concern is the DL entertainment has nothing special planned for the 55th.
What is DL getting? Well, we will find out very soon. Some rumors over the past year is that the birthday hats with the fake flowers on Main Street Lamps, and artificial balloons, and faux invitation at Christmas Tree point, will be the re-used party decorations for DLs 55th. CRAP! Remember when DL actually did do specific decorations, for specific anniversaries? Let's HOPE the new president of DL is aware of this issue, and doesn't expect DL to celebrate, with leftovers from 2009.
The main issue for the 55th comes down to "Will Disneyland be getting a REAL NEW PARADE for it's 55th Birthday?" THIS is going the be the 1st main issue the George K. is going to have to make a stand for! 2009 sadly marked the 1st summer in eons, that DL did NOT have a REAL parade at ALL! In 2010, THAT NEEDS TO CHANGE! The leftover street party was never good enough to begin with, and even when they added the opening and closing units, halfway through the year, it was still only seen as a half-baked thing in the street, and the units in the "party' were seen as lame, and cheap, unimpressive, with a viewing area less than half of the previous full out parade. WHY is is so difficult for management at DL to see that GUESTS EXPECT DL to HAVE A REAL PARADE?
Is it too late for the new President George K., to rescue Disneyland's 55th Birthday? OR will George K. bring us renewed hope that Disneyland is still THE theme park, for all other to look up to.
And will George K. be able to bring back the entertainment Department from it's set backs over the past few years? That being, bringing back a good show to the Fantasyland Theater, that of Keeping Toy Story OUT OF THE HYPERION THEATER!, Can George K. Get the DL 55th Parade back on track again? If not, DL is doomed to go down in the ranks of amusement parks in the U.S.
There is hope for DL entertainment, they just have to have the right kind of show, in order to prove it. And it's well recognized, that Tiana's Showboat Jubilee is a prime example of DL being able to bring us some unique and Fantastic entertainment! However, it's frustrating and sad that a show like this may not be coming back. And it's sad that DL thinks they should try to "get away" with something as half baked and ill-conceived as the street party. And now management thinks Toy Story is a "good idea" for the Hyperion????
George K. needs to step in immediately and correct the deficiancies of the live entertainment department, and move it out of the wrong way it is currently headed, and get it moving in the right direction!
George K. can you step up to the batter's box, and hit it out of the park? It's your time to show that Disneyland DOES STILL CARE about the entertainment it provides, AND that Disneyland WILL CELEBRATE it's 55th Birthday, not just some random, generic, unknown celebration!
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