Next Big Video Poll
- Disney Fireworks: An Explosive History 286
- Disney's Living Characters: A Messy History 523
Hey everyone. As many of you know, I am currently trying to lock down a topic for this year's end of year video that will release late November/early December. Unfortunately, it seems that Deal or No Deal will have to be delayed to next year, because I don't want to rush it. I have narrowed my selection to two ideas at the moment, and I want to hear which you like better. I cannot guarantee that the top choice or either of these will be the next video, but there is a good chance that if one wins in a landslide that will be the one that I move forward with. Here are the descriptions:
Disney Fireworks: An Explosive History
In 1957, Disneyland sought approval from the Anaheim city council to hold a nightly fireworks show during the summer months. Over the next 70 years, Disney Fireworks evolved from a humble summer attraction to a full 25-minute multi-media spectacle, which has changed both the literal foundation of the parks as well as the way that guests interact with them.
Disney's Living Characters: A Messy History
Beginning in the early 2000s, Disney began play-testing several meet and greets referred to as the Living Character Initiative. Over the next 20 years, the company would develop this philosophy, leading to attractions such as Turtle Talk with Crush and Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, and culminating in guests getting to talk one-on-one with Mickey Mouse. The logistics of pulling off these complicated illusions are fascinating. However, this initiative has faltered over the past five years, and the uncertain future of the projects begs a difficult question: What is the next step in themed entertainment?
Thank you and feel free to comment on your reasoning! Have a great week! -Kevin