Orlando’s theme parks are rolling out some new things that have become familiar recently. These additions aren’t like encouraging land with cross-country travel or flashy advertising campaigns, but they can enhance the attraction’s outings.
Sequel to the Seat
Pull up the chair and “Acrobatico!” It can ruin the entire act.
Epcot’s France Pavilion’s new performance is a one-person show with feats of balance and strength, hints of Mime, and an increasing number of stacked chairs. It’s gentle and charming humor.
It will also remind Epcotters of “Servur Amusant,” a similar act that has not been seen in theme parks for about five years. It was a two-person show, including the chef’s character who used whi permanently, stacking the chairs higher.
“Acrobatico!” has a lot of accumulation as performers set the scene. She creates boundaries with three coloured ropes, sets tables, and interacts with passersby. Finally, the stacking of chairs begins with athletic poses at each stage. Again, there is heavy, authentic French music on the accordion. I didn’t miss the whistle.
It finishes in around 12 minutes, but it does the job: an international and comfortable transformation. And it continues its quiet tradition at Epcot. Remember the bubble mime?
On my recent trip to Epcot, I also came across Max & Aydar, an act listed as a “fun duo” on the Walt Disney World app. Their rolling stage calls them “an incredible kind of master.”
The bits I saw included juggling, spinning, horns and crowd participation. The fun visual included a safety helmet with mouse ears and directional signs for each Epcot pavilion. (Side note: “Norway” is clearly visible in the famous Walt signature font.)
Both of these acts have given the atmosphere of a world showcase to citizens of the world, but who can get mad at it?
But they are not on the park schedule every day. Time and dates are listed on the My Disney Experience app and DisneyWorld.com.
Small changes
“The Last Poem, the Last,” is no longer exactly true in “It’s a Small World.” A new line has been added to the Magic Kingdom original.
The new words were provided by Richard Sherman, who passed away last year. He and his brother Robert put together the original in the 1960s.
So I’m on a “little world” boat and feel like a Disney adult. Because some of the movements of figures are out of the beat (can’t one French doll do anything better than that?). Please do not.
They didn’t know the original poem, and everything was forgiven when we floated a summary scene of every white finale where new lyrics could be heard.
“Mother Earth connects us with hearts and hearts / And the love we give makes us humanity / Through our vast, mysterious land / When we hold hands / It’s a small world after all.”
We shouldn’t criticise the Sherman’s work, but compared to the original it’s a little deeper and polysyllable. It allows you to run out of town on the monorail.
The addition was seamless and I think even animatronics were digging it. Except for those who didn’t seem to enjoy much about humanity, but you know, she is a doll.
Baby shark food
Baby Sharks are currently doing Meat and Gillis at Sea World Orlando. The character was part of the stage show during the summer when, together with her dad, mom and Pink Phon, marked BS’s 10th anniversary and his catchy pre-sueler, Ditty.
The interaction is not scheduled daily, and it is not clear exactly where to stand on available days. Literally, the first sign was seen to end a stage show called “The Fin Adventures of Pink Phone and Baby Sharks.”
The meetup is scheduled immediately after the show in the hallway where members of the audience enter the Seaport Theater (and exit). Those who want to get on the line quickly are sitting near the stage and near the door. There is a baby shark mural that serves as a background for your photos.
On my visit, the area was filled with 40 or 50 people (how to count toddlers). The characters are probably not holiday cards, but they are unique and people you won’t meet in Peoria.
But that’s a limited time offer at SeaWorld. Baby sharks are available only until September 2nd.
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