New Generation Festival (from 2nd April 2010)

[Columbiad]

Not a bad video at all. Love the concept of the showtime spectacular - very classic.

Strange how they were creating a new dress for Tiana - surely thes'd just be flown in from DL or WDW? Or I suppose the new costumes would have to be unique to the actress?
Great to have Wall•E finally confirmed. Although we all knew it wa coming, it always gives you a little spark to know it's for real.

[Anthony]

Since the decorations have started and the nasty golden Mickey has come down does this mean we might get an early preview before the end of March?

Some things like Disney Showtime Spectacular will have performances from next Tuesday, 23rd March I think. Not sure when add-ons like Tiana and Remy will appear in their parades...

Strange how they were creating a new dress for Tiana - surely thes'd just be flown in from DL or WDW? Or I suppose the new costumes would have to be unique to the actress?

It's a special dress to match those of the other princesses on the Dreams of Romance floats, which all have "crystal" fabric and gold thread designs, and were made especially for the parade in 2007. I presume we'll still see the normal dress for meet 'n' greets and the Town Square event.

This is what I was talking about having brighter coloured backgrounds on the posters:



Much fresher.

[JelleP]

I already like the NGF much more that MMP!
I hadn't expect something good about this festival, but the Behinde-the-Scenes videos are really nice!
The only thing missing is a Podcast

[dlrpkris]

Other than those awful posters (and quite possibly the All Stars Express - I'll reserve judgement - at least the name of it is nice) then I'm really impressed with the festival so far. Subtle qualities seem to be addressed and they're tackling new territory at last. A season not inspired by other parks, introducing characters they've ignored before and a professional teaser campaign that will undoubtedly have guests' expectations exceeded once they visit.

[Columbiad]

It's a special dress to match those of the other princesses on the Dreams of Romance floats, which all have "crystal" fabric and gold thread designs, and were made especially for the parade in 2007. I presume we'll still see the normal dress for meet 'n' greets and the Town Square event.

This is what I was talking about having brighter coloured backgrounds on the posters...

Ah, thanks Anthony. I much prefer those designs as opposed to the others....eew.. absolute waste of money.


This theme year really isnt shaping up that bad at all.

[Anthony]

Seems like wasting money on replacing the emblems at the parking entrance is now an annual thing:



Photo: DCP on Facebook

[pussinboots]

They're quite useful, aren't they. For people who've driven to that spot and are contemplating where to go next.

[dagobert]

I have never been at these gates to the parking lot, but didn't these emblemes show a beautiful picture of Sleeping Beauty Castle?

[dlrpkris]

A waste of money perhaps, but at least they don't look horrendous

[smurfy74]

just got back and the banners are all over front lot in the studios but thats as fas as they go in the studios, theres a giant slinky dog above the canopy to the store in the front lot, and the new logo appearing everywhere is great using all the NGF characters to make the letters - so much so I bought a Tshirt - also there are Tshirts that have the attractions on them TOT, indy spring to mind when i see my photos tomorrow i will post

[dlrpkris]

I'm actually in love with the 'new' Disneyland logo of character colours. It just looks really appealing, simple and not too in your face. So much that you might actually buy the merchandise

[Aveen2008]

They're quite useful, aren't they. For people who've driven to that spot and are contemplating where to go next.

lmao

[never2old]

Sorry if this has already been posted, but just in case, have you seen this NGF logo? They had pin lanyards with it (and this big pin frame). I also saw some black hoodies with it, and probably more merchandise I missed

[bigrossco]

yup can also be found in the Pin Forum viewtopic.php?f=6&t=8159&p=158333#p158253

[MagicKenny]

Just found these:





Kenny

[luke85]

Such an improvement on the white monstrosities! These are much more demure and subtle. I like the coloured ribbons at the bottom too.

[dagobert]

That's really an improvement compared to the huge lamposts. The banners don't look bad, nevertheless I would have prfered a Main Street without any decoration.

[Anthony]

Yep, that's the way it should be done!

I kinda preferred the ribbon colours on the concept art, but that's being picky...

[RnRCj]

If there has to be decorations, this is how it should be done - tasteful decorations that don't mess up the forced perspective. Glad they've finally realised that huge banners look horrid.

I'm still waiting to see Main Street with no decorations at all though, maybe next year...

[dlrpkris]

Anyone else spotting the seasonal potential for these? I'm sure we'll see the characters with snow on their heads and the like before long