This was such a great recap. My father was in the press, and I was lucky enough to be at this opening as well with him and attend the press events that evening (as well as many other Disney events throughout the 90s). Say what you want about Eisner, but he could throw some parties! I remember clearly meeting many celebs that night of the Fantasmic opening, including not only Mr Eisner, but the one that sticks out to me right now is Dustin Diamond (Screech), who just recently passed away. He was such a nice guy, and I’ll never forget that night. Thanks for recapping this so well.
That is so great that you got to attend, and I'm happy you enjoyed the video!! I totally forgot that Dustin Diamond was there until you said that, and I remember Jennie Garth from 90210, I can't remember who else, though. Thanks for your comment and your compliments!
I was there too! During the cast member dress rehearsal in 1992 my father worked at the park and took me the night it debuted and boy was I speechless! I’ll never forget seeing the dragon head come up from Tom sawyers island and Mickey Mouse slaying the dragon! It was unlike anything I had ever seen or experienced.
Excellent video, Scott. Fascinating to hear the behind-the-scenes stories about one of Disneyland's most legendary and beloved shows, as well as to see your memorabilia. I myself have told that the "mic" in Fantasmic! is not intended to evoke Mickey but I don't think they believe me. Now I can quote you citing Jack Lindquest from your video! Best of all are your personally shot photos. Priceless. Did I say best of all? No, best of all is you-your superior screen presence, your articulate and at-ease storytelling delivery, and your voice, which is gentle and friendly, easy to listen to, but completely polished and professional.
Thank you so much, Jim! That means so a lot to me! I'm actually quite a self-conscious person, so I truly appreciate your words!! It also makes me happy to know that someone as knowledgeable about Disney as you enjoys it!
@@KeepingtheMagicAlive its my fave show ever, 1992 was when I was born so the fact that the show is as old as me and it’s just amazing and has been running for such a long time, just love it
@@sauldelafuentebarrera4628 What a good year to be born!! I have seen all the Fantasmic shows, the original at Disneyland and the new one, the Walt Disney World version, and the Tokyo DisneySea version. The most recent Disneyland version is absolutely my favorite.
@@KeepingtheMagicAlive mecer got the chance to see the original 😞 and haven’t seen fantasmic 2.0 but I’ve seen the Tokyo one once and the Orlando version several times hehe
May you live forever Scott, you give the Magic dimension!
Your flattering statement has deeply touched my heart.
This was such a great recap. My father was in the press, and I was lucky enough to be at this opening as well with him and attend the press events that evening (as well as many other Disney events throughout the 90s). Say what you want about Eisner, but he could throw some parties! I remember clearly meeting many celebs that night of the Fantasmic opening, including not only Mr Eisner, but the one that sticks out to me right now is Dustin Diamond (Screech), who just recently passed away. He was such a nice guy, and I’ll never forget that night. Thanks for recapping this so well.
That is so great that you got to attend, and I'm happy you enjoyed the video!! I totally forgot that Dustin Diamond was there until you said that, and I remember Jennie Garth from 90210, I can't remember who else, though. Thanks for your comment and your compliments!
Wow! That’s amazing! My parents used to watch Fantasmic in 1992 before my sister and I were born.
That's neat!! Glad you liked the video.
I was there too! During the cast member dress rehearsal in 1992 my father worked at the park and took me the night it debuted and boy was I speechless! I’ll never forget seeing the dragon head come up from Tom sawyers island and Mickey Mouse slaying the dragon! It was unlike anything I had ever seen or experienced.
Can you believe that was 30 years ago TODAY?! How cool that you got to go to the premiere, too!!! It sure was groundbreaking. Still is!
Excellent video, Scott. Fascinating to hear the behind-the-scenes stories about one of Disneyland's most legendary and beloved shows, as well as to see your memorabilia. I myself have told that the "mic" in Fantasmic! is not intended to evoke Mickey but I don't think they believe me. Now I can quote you citing Jack Lindquest from your video! Best of all are your personally shot photos. Priceless. Did I say best of all? No, best of all is you-your superior screen presence, your articulate and at-ease storytelling delivery, and your voice, which is gentle and friendly, easy to listen to, but completely polished and professional.
Thank you so much, Jim! That means so a lot to me! I'm actually quite a self-conscious person, so I truly appreciate your words!! It also makes me happy to know that someone as knowledgeable about Disney as you enjoys it!
Great video, Scott!
Thanks!!
This video is AMAZING
Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽✌🏻
Your comment made me so happy! Thank you! And what fun to have someone watching from Mexico!! Thank you!
@@KeepingtheMagicAlive its my fave show ever, 1992 was when I was born so the fact that the show is as old as me and it’s just amazing and has been running for such a long time, just love it
@@sauldelafuentebarrera4628 What a good year to be born!! I have seen all the Fantasmic shows, the original at Disneyland and the new one, the Walt Disney World version, and the Tokyo DisneySea version. The most recent Disneyland version is absolutely my favorite.
@@KeepingtheMagicAlive mecer got the chance to see the original 😞 and haven’t seen fantasmic 2.0 but I’ve seen the Tokyo one once and the Orlando version several times hehe
@@sauldelafuentebarrera4628 That's great that you got to see all of those! Which is your favorite? I hope you get to see 2.0!!
the dragon was updated in 2009 when they updated the effects and the show
You're right!!! Thank you so much!