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Episode Synopsis
AJ, Mike, and Chris go back to Disneyland in 1997 to explore the infamous, short-lived nighttime spectacular Light Magic, the ill-fated “spiritual successor” to the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade.Opening on May 23, 1997, Light Magic promised guests a high-tech evolution of the classic parade. What they got instead was something… different.Does Light Magic deserve its bad reputation, or was it simply a misunderstood experiment ahead of its time? We compare it to later nighttime “misses” like Rivers of Light and Harmonious. And of course, there’s talk of creepy pixie masks, Baroque Hoedown remixes, and how many cast members it really takes to sweep up confetti.00:00 Introduction01:05 Late Night Recording and World Series01:10 Daylight Savings Debate01:57 Light and Magic: The Ill-Fated Disneyland Spectacular02:57 Main Street Electrical Parade History06:21 The Rise and Fall of Light Magic07:26 Technical Aspects and Challenges20:03 Premiere and Public Reception26:16 Legacy and Final Thoughts31:47 Analyzing Light Magic's Shortcomings31:58 Suggestions for Improving Light Magic33:32 Comparing Disney's Nighttime Show Failures34:43 Nostalgia and Nighttime Parades38:40 Listener Emails and Comments41:10 Disney Villains Themed Attractions51:35 Favorite Disney Sequels and Halloween Movies52:07 Wrapping Up and Future PlansFollow UsBlue Sky | Twitter/X | Facebook | Threads | InstagramEmail: [email protected]
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