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Disney Cruise Line has announced that another new, original stage show, "Wishes," will debut in the Disney Fantasy's Walt Disney Theatre when the ship sets sail in March, 2012. Previously, Disney had announced "Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular" for the new ship.
"Wishes" (the name rings a bell, doesn't it?) follows a familiar Disney Cruise Line plot outline. In this case, a trio of high school friends, "Discover the secret to being a grown-up is staying connected to their inner child." Like "Disney Dreams" on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, and "Disney's Believe" on the Disney Dream (and Disney Fantasy), the protagonists become parts of scenes adapted from Disney animated films, and learn that Disney magic is for everyone, regardless of age. In this case, scenes include "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" from Lilo and Stitch, "I Wanna Be Like You" from The Jungle Book, and "I've Got a Dream" from Tangled.
Disney also revealed most of the remaining show lineup for the Fantasy's 7-night itineraries:
"A Fantasy Comes True" - welcome show
"Disney's Believe" (debuted on the Disney Dream)
"Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular" (also original to the Disney Fantasy)
"An Unforgettable Journey" - farewell show
The welcome and farewell shows have new names, although there's no hint whether the shows will be all-new, or simply re-named versions of the Welcome Aboard and Farewell Variety Shows seen on the other ships.
The other two evenings on the 7-night itineraries will likely feature variety entertainers and/or major Disney films.
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“The Ride of Our Lives,” an original song featuring original characters Kayla, Brandon, Nicole and ensemble
“Hakuna Matata” from “The Lion King” featuring Timon, Pumbaa
”I Wanna Be Like You” from “The Jungle Book” featuring King Louie, Jungle Book Monkeys
”Zero to Hero” from “Hercules” featuring Hercules, The Muses
”Honor to Us All” from “Mulan” featuring Mulan, Aunts
”Reflection” from “Mulan” featuring Mulan
”I’ve Got a Dream” from “Tangled” featuring Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Snugly Duckling Thugs
”I’ve Got No Strings” from “Pinocchio” featuring Pinocchio, Marionettes
”Kiss the Girl” from “The Little Mermaid” featuring Sebastian, Flounder, River Creatures
”Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” from “Lilo and Stitch” featuring Lilo, Stitch, Surfers
”When You Wish Upon a Star” from “Pinocchio” featuring Kayla, Brandon, Nicole, Ensemble
”Breakthrough” from “Lemonade Mouth” featuring Kayla, Brandon, Nicole, ensemble and Disney characters
Show Length:
45 minutes
Fun Facts:
•“Wishes” features the original opening song, “The Ride of our Lives.” Music by Marco Angel, Lyrics by Mike Himelstein and Dena Diamond.
•More than 18 different puppets are used in the show, including state-of-the-art mechanical and electro-mechanical full-body puppets.
•“Wishes” features approximately 290 costume pieces, 70 wigs, 75 hats and headpieces, and 115 pairs of shoes.
•The show includes 12 Disney characters (Pumbaa, Timon, King Louie, Sebastian, Flounder, Lilo, Stitch, Mulan, Hercules, Pinocchio, Rapunzel, Flynn Rider) and 25 performers.
I am looking forward to this number:
•In an over-the-top musical comedy production number, the song “I’ve Got a Dream” from “Tangled” sets the scene as the Snuggly Duckling Tavern comes alive, with Rapunzel, Flynn Rider and a tavern full of hilarious thugs.
“A Fantasy Come True” is a 45-minute, high-energy, multimedia musical production that follows one family’s journey as they discover the amazing experiences and enchanting surprises that await them aboard the Disney Fantasy. Ultimately, they learn the greatest experience the ship has to offer is the opportunity to make memories – together as a family – that will last a lifetime.
“An Unforgettable Journey” Farewell Show
“An Unforgettable Journey” is a good-bye hug in the form of a 45-minute musical production that allows guests to reflect and savor the experience they have had onboard the Disney Fantasy. This farewell show connects the guests’ experiences to the man who started it all – Walt Disney – through audio and video clips that steep the memorable moments and distinctly Disney touches in Walt’s words and wisdom.
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