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innerSpaceman · 01-02-2013, 04:36 PM

Pfft. All you need for the authentic Golden Horseshoe Revue dining experience is a bag of Fritos and a Pepsi.

If Parm Jim is right that this is a 10-15 minute Redux of the Golden Horseshoe rather than a full-scale revival of the shoe, I retract what I posted above. (But, with reservations required, it sounds more like the former.)

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-02-2013, 04:48 PM

Alas, January is insane for us, and I can't commit to any of those weekends at this time. Maybe the 19th/20th, maybe Feb 2nd. Maybe. Those are supposed to be downtime days between insane insanity so it depends on how insane we feel.

innerSpaceman · 01-02-2013, 04:52 PM

I also like the sound of Long Lost Friends week, when rarely-seen character (costumes) will grace the Park. Any way to find out when that's going to be?

I remember one of the coolest things about the big 30th Birthday was they brought out EVERY character that had ever walked Disneyland - many with costume design clearly not out of mothballs since the 60's (this happened in 1985). There were no scary Mickey heads from 1955 - but basically EVERY character in as recent a costume as there was. So many were really really old .... and awesome!

Alex · 01-02-2013, 05:55 PM

One suspect the "no running" rule will be broken getting from rope drop to that podium.

Out of curiosity, how long was the original show? About the same as a Billy Hills show?

innerSpaceman · 01-02-2013, 06:19 PM

Typically, the GHR ran about 25 minutes. So why bother with a 15 minute version? Why not add the 10 minutes? As Parm Jim pointed out, they could do an hour if they included a bunch of the songs that were rotated from the show during its 4-decade run. But pick a few that would add up to the typical running time, and include the opening and closing number that, I believe, were the same forever (Welcome to the Golden Horseshoe, and Pecos Bill).

lashbear · 01-02-2013, 10:20 PM

Humbug. I refuse to attend.

Gn2Dlnd · 01-03-2013, 12:02 AM

You didn't want to go anyhow.

Gn2Dlnd · 01-03-2013, 12:12 AM

I'll likely go to one of the reserved evening shows, because I really want the souvenir mug (see my previous note re: "milking the nostalgia market"). The ham sandwich and fruit salad, maybe not so much. Also, looks like you have to pack your own Pepsi.

I do hope the show makes audiences as happy as the original did, and is as much a tribute to Betty, Fulton, and Wally as to the Revue itself.

Gn2Dlnd · 01-03-2013, 10:54 AM

Just reserved two seats for opening night...

innerSpaceman · 01-03-2013, 11:11 AM

Huh? Are there online ressies only for opening nite? Because I thought the ressie system was the same as old times, i.e., Day-Of, In-Person.

01-02-2013, 04:36 PM	#21
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Pfft. All you need for the authentic Golden Horseshoe Revue dining experience is a bag of Fritos and a Pepsi. If Parm Jim is right that this is a 10-15 minute Redux of the Golden Horseshoe rather than a full-scale revival of the shoe, I retract what I posted above. (But, with reservations required, it sounds more like the former.)
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01-02-2013, 04:48 PM	#22
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Alas, January is insane for us, and I can't commit to any of those weekends at this time. Maybe the 19th/20th, maybe Feb 2nd. Maybe. Those are supposed to be downtime days between insane insanity so it depends on how insane we feel. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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01-02-2013, 04:52 PM	#23
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I also like the sound of Long Lost Friends week, when rarely-seen character (costumes) will grace the Park. Any way to find out when that's going to be? I remember one of the coolest things about the big 30th Birthday was they brought out EVERY character that had ever walked Disneyland - many with costume design clearly not out of mothballs since the 60's (this happened in 1985). There were no scary Mickey heads from 1955 - but basically EVERY character in as recent a costume as there was. So many were really really old .... and awesome!
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01-02-2013, 05:55 PM	#24
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	One suspect the "no running" rule will be broken getting from rope drop to that podium. Out of curiosity, how long was the original show? About the same as a Billy Hills show?
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01-02-2013, 06:19 PM	#25
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Typically, the GHR ran about 25 minutes. So why bother with a 15 minute version? Why not add the 10 minutes? As Parm Jim pointed out, they could do an hour if they included a bunch of the songs that were rotated from the show during its 4-decade run. But pick a few that would add up to the typical running time, and include the opening and closing number that, I believe, were the same forever (Welcome to the Golden Horseshoe, and Pecos Bill).
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01-02-2013, 10:20 PM	#26
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Humbug. I refuse to attend. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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01-03-2013, 12:02 AM	#27
Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	You didn't want to go anyhow. __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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01-03-2013, 12:12 AM	#28
Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	I'll likely go to one of the reserved evening shows, because I really want the souvenir mug (see my previous note re: "milking the nostalgia market"). The ham sandwich and fruit salad, maybe not so much. Also, looks like you have to pack your own Pepsi. I do hope the show makes audiences as happy as the original did, and is as much a tribute to Betty, Fulton, and Wally as to the Revue itself. __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat? Last edited by Gn2Dlnd : 01-03-2013 at 12:24 AM.
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01-03-2013, 10:54 AM	#29
Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	Just reserved two seats for opening night... __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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01-03-2013, 11:11 AM	#30
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Huh? Are there online ressies only for opening nite? Because I thought the ressie system was the same as old times, i.e., Day-Of, In-Person.
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