"Bring Back Captain EO"

HiddenMickey · 06-11-2008, 11:33 PM

My local newspaper has an online parenting blob called "The Poop" (lol). They recently did a column on the author's top Disneyland attractions (even though he does have some anti-Disney sentiment), and he followed up with a blog specifically on Captain EO and how it should be brought back -- to which I fully agree!

Bring Back Captain EO (with YouTube clip): http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/...entry_id=27224

The Best DL Rides: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/...entry_id=26979

Lixiz · 06-12-2008, 01:11 AM

In all honesty, concerning Michael Jackson's current reputation, I don't think it will come back.

I do think Honey, I Shrunk The Audience! needs replacing though. I was talking to a CM who once visited the park back when Maynard worked at HISTA, and he told me that Maynard was much more entertaining than the actual show >___<

Foolish Mortal · 06-12-2008, 10:38 AM

I wasn't born yet when Captain EO was around, but I totally agree with Lixiz (about the Michael Jackson thing- I don't know what the whole Maynard thing is about).

HiddenMickey · 06-12-2008, 11:29 AM

Oh I know, no way given his reputation now. Still, in a perfect world, it'd be nice..

TimmyII · 06-12-2008, 12:18 PM

Michael Jackson and Disneyland will probably never cross paths again! Thank goodness (even though I did enjoy Captain EO quite a bit!).

#1DisneyFreak · 06-12-2008, 12:52 PM

is there any way to get ahold of the movie? Even though it wouldn't neccessarily be in 3-D. UGH! I remember those long fingernails reaching out from the screen! scared the CRAP out of me everytime!

Sosai X · 06-12-2008, 11:46 PM

I am surprised Disney hasn't pulled HISTA and put a Hannah Montana or Jonas Brothers 3-D concert movie. That would bring in HUGE bucks and visitors!

06-13-2008, 09:36 AM

Yeah, I think that Micheal is probably going to stay away from the USA, period for quite some time...

It's so odd to see him now. He used to be so young, vibrant and happy.

Palm Desert Babe · 06-13-2008, 10:19 AM

Michael Jackson scares the crap out of me! I've never seen Captian EO, but I've heard its good. It sounds like its not gonna come back, though.

Clrntfrk777 · 06-13-2008, 02:21 PM

Sorry to go against everybody's reviews, but my friend's dad is like a total Disney freak and he said he waited 6 hours on opening day to see Captain EO and he hated it, I'm not exactly sure why but I think he thought it was really boring.

BGW4SC · 06-13-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Clrntfrk777

Sorry to go against everybody's reviews, but my friend's dad is like a total Disney freak and he said he waited 6 hours on opening day to see Captain EO and he hated it, I'm not exactly sure why but I think he thought it was really boring.

Disneyland had a 60-hour party for the opening weekend of Captain EO. I went to it and waited four or five hours to see it too. I didn't realize how cold it can get at 5:00AM but watching the sunrise while standing in line in Tomorrowland was pretty cool. I think I was too tired to enjoy it the first time I saw it but after that I really liked it a lot. But I agree with the others that it's not coming back.

Mad About Mickey · 06-14-2008, 05:51 PM

I never saw Captain EO. It strikes me as being a little odd though. If they were to bring it back, maybe they could use a different actor for the lead.

Cal78 · 06-14-2008, 06:04 PM

WHY when there is so much new technology and better ideas.

IndyChik · 06-22-2008, 04:09 PM

Captain EO was before my time, my mom said that it was stupid and it was about his song 'Thriller'. Doesn't sound too great, especially with me being scared ****less everytime i see Micheal Jackson...but just to be a broken record player, like everyone else, i think its not coming back anytime in the near future...

Dragon003 · 06-23-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by IndyChik

Captain EO was before my time, my mom said that it was stupid and it was about his song 'Thriller'. Doesn't sound too great, especially with me being scared ****less everytime i see Micheal Jackson...but just to be a broken record player, like everyone else, i think its not coming back anytime in the near future...

It was not about his song Thriller. It was about a space Captain "Captain EO" and his crew sent on a mission to deliver a gift to the Queen of a once beautiful planet that has since become a run down miserable post apocalyptic wasteland. The gift was music. The gift was to "change the world".

Back in that time of the 80's Michael Jackson was "the icon" world wide. And being a child of that generation makes it hold a special place in my memories.

However, with everything we know about Michael Jackson now, a return of Captain EO is highly unlikely. It still does not diminish my memories or feelings about how great I thought that attraction was to me.

06-11-2008, 11:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
HiddenMickey People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,309	"Bring Back Captain EO" My local newspaper has an online parenting blob called "The Poop" (lol). They recently did a column on the author's top Disneyland attractions (even though he does have some anti-Disney sentiment), and he followed up with a blog specifically on Captain EO and how it should be brought back -- to which I fully agree! Bring Back Captain EO (with YouTube clip): http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/...entry_id=27224 The Best DL Rides: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/...entry_id=26979 __________________ Have a brazzle dazzle day.
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06-12-2008, 01:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lixiz People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 147	In all honesty, concerning Michael Jackson's current reputation, I don't think it will come back. I do think Honey, I Shrunk The Audience! needs replacing though. I was talking to a CM who once visited the park back when Maynard worked at HISTA, and he told me that Maynard was much more entertaining than the actual show >___< __________________ Check out my lovely(kind of...) art~ "I love Mickey Mouse more than any woman I've ever known." - Walt Disney
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Foolish Mortal There's always my way.... People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: I'm not telling you! Posts: 57	I wasn't born yet when Captain EO was around, but I totally agree with Lixiz (about the Michael Jackson thing- I don't know what the whole Maynard thing is about). __________________ THE WISDOM OF NAPOLEON DYNAMITE "Mist effects, 3D effects, pepper ghost effects.... people only want Disney rides with great effects." "I told you! I spent the summer with the Pirates of the Carribbean fighting sea monsters!" "I see you're going on the tame version of Mission: Space. Is it 'cause you think you'll barf? You could go on the regular one." "Hey, Donald Duck, I caught you a delicious bass." "Pirates' Lair- it's pretty much my favorite attraction. It's like Tom Sawyer's Island and Pirates of the Carribbean mixed." "Vote for Mickey Mouse and all your wildest dreams will come true." "I'm not gunna see High School Musical Pep Rally, ya sicko!"
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HiddenMickey People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,309	Oh I know, no way given his reputation now. Still, in a perfect world, it'd be nice.. __________________ Have a brazzle dazzle day.
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TimmyII Fmr Disneyland Character People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 1,250 Images: 5	Michael Jackson and Disneyland will probably never cross paths again! Thank goodness (even though I did enjoy Captain EO quite a bit!). __________________ TimmyII -- Former Disneyland Cast Member 1996-2001 Department 384 "Disneyland is not just another amusement park...Disneyland is a show!" - Walt Disney My Countdown Counting down to: My Birthday Trip to Disneyland (California this time!) 3 days 4 hours 53 minutes
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#1DisneyFreak People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orem, UT Posts: 1,486 Images: 5	is there any way to get ahold of the movie? Even though it wouldn't neccessarily be in 3-D. UGH! I remember those long fingernails reaching out from the screen! scared the CRAP out of me everytime! __________________ " is the star, everything else is in the supporting role." - Walt Disney Trivia: In the movie "Cars", the tow truck introduces himself as "Mater, like Ta-Mater without the Ta". However, in French, the joke did not translate so he introduced himself as "Martin, like Aston Martin without the Aston" Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older) My Countdown Counting down to: VF's 4th annual scavenger hunt (and the D23 convention!) Ask me how we did!
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Sosai X lost in my own museum People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kaysville Posts: 112 Images: 1	I am surprised Disney hasn't pulled HISTA and put a Hannah Montana or Jonas Brothers 3-D concert movie. That would bring in HUGE bucks and visitors! __________________ Visit the Disney Cast Member Nametag Museum! http://www.nametagmuseum.com
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Mighty Unicorn Guest People who found this post helpful: Posts: n/a	Hm... Yeah, I think that Micheal is probably going to stay away from the USA, period for quite some time... It's so odd to see him now. He used to be so young, vibrant and happy.
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Palm Desert Babe hugs and peaches!!! People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: My mind is always at Disneyland. Btw, I don't really live in Palm Desert... Posts: 456	Michael Jackson scares the crap out of me! I've never seen Captian EO, but I've heard its good. It sounds like its not gonna come back, though. __________________ There's no place like , There's no place like .....click click click.... My Countdown Counting down to: NEW MOON!!! WOOOOOO!
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Clrntfrk777 M@ People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 325	Sorry to go against everybody's reviews, but my friend's dad is like a total Disney freak and he said he waited 6 hours on opening day to see Captain EO and he hated it, I'm not exactly sure why but I think he thought it was really boring.
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Mad About Mickey People who found this post helpful: Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Second Star to the Right and Straight On 'Till Morning! Posts: 917	I never saw Captain EO. It strikes me as being a little odd though. If they were to bring it back, maybe they could use a different actor for the lead. __________________
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Cal78 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 50 miles East Of San Francisco Posts: 42	WHY when there is so much new technology and better ideas.
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IndyChik Planning for next year People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 3 hours away from DisneyLand, CA Posts: 131 Images: 9	Captain EO was before my time, my mom said that it was stupid and it was about his song 'Thriller'. Doesn't sound too great, especially with me being scared **less everytime i see Micheal Jackson...but just to be a broken record player, like everyone else, i think its not coming back anytime in the near future... __________________ Sallah, I said NO camels!! That's FIVE camels; can't you count?! Asps. Very dangerous. You go first. My Countdown Counting down to:** Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Trip July 5-July 21 I'm flying to Hawaii!!!
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