Captain EO is confirmed to return

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by RStar

However, I never thought HISTA was as good as EO.

Not to beat a dead horse, but they really killed HISTA when they took away the original opening segment in the queue and replaced it with the sappy Kodak loop.

[Gemini Cricket]

Kinda bummed about the starfield. That was a pretty cool effect.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Kinda bummed about the starfield. That was a pretty cool effect.

Aww, that's a bummer.

No smoke, even? How hard is it to hook up a smoke machine? Sucks that they didn't do it up right. I do remember seeing it back in the day once and the smoke wasn't working, so maybe it's more genuine this way

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Saw DisneyDaniel on the Ch 5 news this morning.

[RStar]

Part of what made it good was those effects, the starfield, fog, and lazershots off the screen. I'm bummed they couldn't get that going as well....

[Gn2Dlnd]

I'm making a delivery down to the O.C. today, so I'll make time to do my construction walls tour of the parks. If there's not a ridiculous line (and I just can't imagine why there should be,) I'll take a look at Capt. Eo. This thing was so over by the time it was actually over, I don't get the excitement. I have absolutely no nostalgia for 1986.

Interesting note, though, Captain Eo opened on my birthday, and I was there with friends that week to see it. I remember how hysterical the audience found Michael Jackson's first utterance, "We're goin' in." Giiiirrrrl.

Special bonus: Lyrics to "Eo," sung to the tune of "Rio," by Duran Duran. Fire up the iTunes and sing along!

[RStar]

I went today, just had to wait for the next showing is all. It was great to see again, and have my mom see for the first time. I did miss the effects that were gone, but not as much as I thought. The floor moving during the dancing needs to be cut. Way too distracting. It was great during the fight and flight parts, though.

[wolfy999]

I went also yesterday....totally agree on the moving "dancing" floor. I'm glad I got to see it. My main reason for going was to see how the CM's had changed spiels (and chat with them) etc. Not much change, so no major adjustment for me when I start back to work. I guess it will be a nice change to watch this over and over again instead of HISTA....for a while.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Saw it 5 times yesterday - the floor is annoying but works during the crash/flight scenes. The star field and lasers were totally missed. They need that. I hope it stays and they get the funds to return the theatre to its original state.

That said, I hope they'd use the newer 3D technology. It would imporve the show alot since those of us with not so even eyesite can see it.

Is it me or did I notice more "mistakes" in the film this time around?

[RStar]

I'm not sure what mistakes you are talking about, I didn't notice anything....

I agree that the 3D was not nearly as good as it is today, but that's part of it's charm. And those 80's costumes and hair styles made us laugh! But that's ok, it was captain EO!

While it might be nice to have it updated to the new technology, and have the theater revamped to include the full effects, I don't think it should go in permanantly. It's a nice little blast from the past, but the novelty will wear off quickly I bet. Something completely new and unique needs to go in. Something that will warent repeat visits and fill the seats for years to come.