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Captain EO expected to return to Disneyland in 2010. Is Epcot next?
In the wake of Michael Jackson's untimely death, fans flooded Disneyland's corporate offices with petitions to bring back Captain EO. Apparently their efforts did not go unnoticed. Unconfirmed reports reveal that Disneyland is expected to announce at its upcoming D23 Expo that Captain EO will return to Disneyland in 2010.
Captain EO, a 3D film with additional lighting and smoke effects and two original Michael Jackson songs, debuted at Disneyland and Epcot in 1986. Jackson acted and sang in the short film, which was produced by George Lucas of Star Wars fame, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, and costarred Anjelica Huston. The film also played at Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland.
After allegations of child abuse were made against Jackson in 1993, Epcot was the first to pull Captain EO (in 1994). The film continued to be shown at Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Tokyo Disneyland through the late 1990s, however. The film was eventually replaced by another 3-D film, Honey, I Shrunk the Audience!
Immediately following Jackson's death June 25, the pop star's music, videos, and memorabilia soared in popularity, marking the first time that the top sales came from catalogue--as opposed to current Billboard Top 200--music. Fans began circulating petitions to Disneyland to resurrect Captain EO through social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook.
Disneyland officials are expected to announce the restoration of Captain EO to Disneyland at the D23 Expo in early September. The D23 Expo is the perfect place to share the news of Captain EO's rebirth. This inaugural Disney fan fest offers the latest information on the Disney parks, merchandise, films, and more.
Captain EO fans who live in Florida will have to wait to see if Michael Jackson's futuristic pop fantasy will return to Epcot at Walt Disney World. In the meantime, signs are pointing to the film's rebirth at Disneyland in 2010. According to MiceAge.com, the film will open in Disneyland's Tomorrowland in January. MiceAge reports that Disneyland executives expect Captain EO to boost park attendance in the slow winter months.
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This is so exciting to bring back Captain EO. Our family looks forward to go see this show again. It is an awesome show, this is my favorite of all of MJ work. Hopefully we can see it this year 2009 and not have to wait until next year.
They also need to bring back "The Making of Epcot" with Drew Barrymore.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS i LOVE captain EO
My family never got to see "Captain EO" because my kids weren't born until 1993 and we did not visit until 1996. I was disappointed at the time that they had stopped showing the film. I really had wanted to see it at "Disney World". We saw "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" or whatever it's called but I would have preferred to see "Captain EO". I wish I could make a trip to see it but my kids are too old for Disneyland now so we'll never get to see it in Disneyland or Epcot. What a shame. Still missing Michael Jackson may he r.i.p.
Sue NJ: You are never too old for Disneyland . I am 20years old I was born in February 13th,1990 that now makes me 20 years old now. And your kids are never too old for Disneyland and Walt Disney World. I just went on March 3th ,2010 . I saw Captain EO on that day come on just get your kids and take them on a flight to Disneyland Resort and see Captain EO Just save your money now for the fall and then you can go to the resort with your teens. I see old seniors like in their 60s-100's go to the Disneyland Resort. This a chance of a lifetime to see Captain EO Before it goes away. You will like it I promise it. I also have a passport to Disneyland go at least twice a month I still like everytime. To Reply to me Just Email Me at danielpetersrocks@yahoo.com You will love it just go. I like Captain EO it was better than ever!! GOOD BYE.
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