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For today's July 4th post, I figured a few photos from Fantasmic! would be a great way to visually celebrate the 236th Anniversary of America's Freedom. The photos shown here were taken last week over the course of both performances. I was shocked that the second performance was not jam-packed; I had no problem getting a space near the fence with a good vantage point. I am assuming that most were across the way at DCA. Take it away, Pinocchio!
Poor Captain Hook - he just can't seem to get a break, even though his foe, Peter Pan, is completely outnumbered.
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Musically, this is my favorite segment of Fantasmic! When I hear the strains of "Someday My Prince Will Come" while the Prince literally sweeps Snow White off her feet, I feel a great sense of nostalgia.
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Unfortunately, the moment is short-lived as the Evil Queen makes her appearance thereafter.
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Toiling away at her cauldron, she summons all of the evil forces that she can to combat poor little Mickey Mouse.
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As the smoke began to clear, I was beyond pleased to see that the dragon was in perfect working order!
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Mickey was probably not quite as pleased about it as I was.
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As always, Mickey conquered his evil nemesis with his magic sword.
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What an exit!
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An all-star celebration ensued:
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Mickey appeared above to orchestrate the pyrotechnics and lasers:
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And then with a flash, it was over!
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Mickey's encore:
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Hope you all have a fantastic 4th and celebrate the freedoms that we are able to enjoy because of our Founding Fathers!
See more vintage and current Disneyland Fantasmic! photos on my Fantasmic! web page.
5 comments:
Maybe it's time to sit through Fantasmic! again. The dragon looks great!
Those are AWESOME shots of the dragon.
When I was there the week of Cars Land opening, I found Disneyland Park amazingly mello and easy to enjoy. Not overcrowded at all. I'd agree that DCA is probably absorbing a lot of the crowds.
Happy 4th of July!
Dave, you have outdone yourself. These are AMAZING shots!!
Beautiful photography, Dave. It's not an easy show to shoot.
Major - Only do it if you are sure the crowds aren't crazy!
Thanks all - glad you like the photos!
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