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[Ghoulish Delight]

I thought it was a lot of fun. I'm glad we showed up early and caught the morning show. It was better than the later one that most of the LoT/MC folks caught. He seemed to do better in a smaller crowd where the CMs could keep the circle around him larger with more room to maneuver and see his surroundings. I also think in the first show he did a better job of steering the question content (asking, "Any science questions" rather than the more open ended, "Any questions"). But he did a decent job of deflecting a couple stupid/uncomfortable moments in the second show.

Overall, I thought it was fun, some great interaction, and the person doing the voice was on the ball with a very quick wit. Oh, and the animatraonics were gee wizz nifty cool. Really really fun.

[Kevy Baby]

It has a good beat and you can dance to it. I'll give it a 68 Dick.

Gotta say I really enjoyed the show. With a little more material and more experience on creating audience interaction, this could be a very popular addition. I was very impressed with how well done the puppetry was. Yes, I saw the three cameras as well as two of the microphones on the unit and a third on one of the handlers (black lavalier mics really show up on white lab coats). But that was only because I was looking for them - they were not obnoxious at all.

I think what I liked the most about it was that it was just Disney Magic pre and simple. Yes, it was a Muppets character (well, characters), but the notion of having something out just for pure entertainment value is part of what makes Disneyland (or in this case - DCA) special. it gave me hope that there are still some creative people involved with Disney.

And as usual: next stop - Florida

[Morrigoon]

I look forward to its return. Good show, IMHO.

[RStar]

I hope they keep it (or one of them, if they make more of them) here in Anahiem. I didn't get a chance to see it. And at least Muppits have a reason to be at DCA, unlike Lucky who was pretty much destined to be at Animal Kingdom from the start.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

From what little I saw I was very pleased. I don't think I would like to see the regular characters out like this (Fab five etc.) but it works well for the Muppets. I think if they created the "heads" similar to this where the walk arounds can interact - that would be incredible.

YAY!

[RStar]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

[*]Bunsen's voice was spot on and even the character seemed well done to me.

That's because David Goelz, the original voice of Dr. Honeydew was there in the park for this experiment doing the voice!

The OC Register had an article in Monday's paper about it.

"Of course I'm real," Honeydew barked at a little girl who asked. Overhearing her response, he said to the audience of about 100 or so people, "That's very cute. She said, 'He's just a puppet isn't he?' "

So it was popular enough to draw all of the park patrons to see it at one time!

Click here for the online article

This online article also includes a video that shows Dr. Honeydew conversing with a reporter (it appears to be her first interview ever, poor girl ) but it's funny to hear his responses. It also has an interview with Bruce Vaughn, Vice President of Imagineering. It sounds like they may implement this type of technology more at the parks.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by RStar

That's because David Goelz, the original voice of Dr. Honeydew was there in the park for this experiment doing the voice!

Oh. My yes, that would explain it.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I talked to David Goelz! And he sprayed me with jet fuel! *swoon*

[Kevy Baby]

That wasn't jet fuel

[RStar]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

That wasn't jet fuel

It's from the monkeys in the Jungle Cruise!