HolyCoast: Michael Jackson and Captain EO to Return to Disneyland?
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Michael Jackson and Captain EO to Return to Disneyland?

Could happen:
Disneyland might bring back Michael Jackson’s movie, “Captain EO,” a Disney watchdog blog reports, but Disney officials are declining to confirm the report.
Miceage.com’s Al Lutz reported Tuesday that top Disney officials have met to discuss the possibility of reviving Jackson’s 3D movie during Halloween time, which begins Sept. 25. The movie would replace “Honey, I Shrunk the Audience” in the Magic Eye Theater in Tomorrowland, where “Captain EO” used to show. The idea is that there is renewed interest in the film since Jackson’s death, but Disney officials have yet to make a decision, according to Miceage.com.

When asked about “Captain EO,” Disney released this statement: “We are constantly evaluating our attraction and entertainment offerings in order to provide our Guests with the best possible experience. At this time, we have nothing new to announce.”

Jackson starred, sang and danced in the Francis Ford Coppola-directed film that showed in Disneyland from 1986 to 1997.
"Honey I Shrunk the Audience" has long since gotten tired and is poorly attended. We used to eat dinner at the Pizza Port across from the theater all the time, and there was hardly ever more than a few people waiting to see each show. I think Captain EO would probably be very popular, if for no other reason than younger generations who never saw it would want to go. I won't be surprised if they bring it back.

If you've never seen it, you can watch it here.

1 comment:

Robb said...

Bringing it back at Halloween. How appropriate.