BeeastFarmer Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 They have turned up the lights on the floats this year. It looks like they have figured how to complete all four show stops. They are running the route up The Area Formerly Known as Coney Mall, then in front of Enrique's and air brush shop. Then behind the Eifel Tower, around to the south side of International Street, then the north side. Then back thru AP and The Area Formerly Known as Coney Mall. The show stops on International Street feature enhanced lighting effects on the buildings, pavement, trees and fountain. The float lighting are synched up to each other. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 The winning streak continues as the park has posted about GC, where the link takes you to the GC landing page. Page says the info is “coming soon” but the link to the event guide has all that info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 5 hours ago, brenthodge said: Not sure why PEANUTS festival only ran one year. It was a copy of an ongoing event at Knotts, so the development cost was pretty low since a lot of the material already exists. Guests enjoyed the PEANUTS Celebration. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 30 minutes ago, DonHelbig said: Guests enjoyed the PEANUTS Celebration. I know our family did. We went many times for it. It was a great early season event. Jim Stump was great in the SketchSchool. My youngest went over and over to draw each character. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timchat2 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 The app has been updated with the show times during Grand Carnivale: Opening Procession - 6:00pm Spectacle of Color Parade - 9:00pm Country Crossroads - 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm RetroSpect - 6:30pm, 7:30pm Trailblazers X-treme - 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:00pm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 They’ve also posted this cool map showing where everything is. Looks like it’s gonna be a free-for-all!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 Whew. Looks like the white out has cleared up. Thought it was WINTERFest for a while LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 LOL, all the in park announcements say the parade is at 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 1 hour ago, CedarPointer said: LOL, all the in park announcements say the parade is at 7. No, all of the media articles said 7:00. Based on last year. The park didn’t bother to communicate that information to them so they went with historical info. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 8 hours ago, BoddaH1994 said: No, all of the media articles said 7:00. Based on last year. The park didn’t bother to communicate that information to them so they went with historical info. Someone in that department isn’t really doing his…I mean THEIR job. Not a single blog post or social post about “The amazing job the décor team does to create great settings” no, “Did you know that sone of the floats were designed right here in Cincinnati, and others from an ACTUAL Mandi-Gras float company in New Orleans” I know those were stories the first year or two, but there are new markets and new people to connect with. There were no fresh stories, no local ties, no fact checking to see if the event details are even correct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Personally I am looking forward to the FB posts from people standing by Grain and Grill complaining that it is 9:15 and the parade hasn't started yet lol 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 21 hours ago, disco2000 said: Personally I am looking forward to the FB posts from people standing by Grain and Grill complaining that it is 9:15 and the parade hasn't started yet lol You’d think that a REALLY REALLY good blog would but the approximate times that the parade hits the various show stops. Maybe Don can do some sort of social post about that so they can copy/paste it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Again?? Thought maybe they had the ending figured out so it wasn’t the chaos it usually is- but no. Parade ends, floats stay parked, performs leave, people realize it’s done, then they start to leave, floats try to drive home empty, escorts just keep yelling “behind the white line” but the parade is not moving against the flow of people trying to leave. It’s just a mess. I get that performers have to get to the next assignment, but this just isn’t working (but I guess it’s been a mess since 2019, so they are ok with it?? I love that the cast assembles on stage to have a “closing”, so why not shift the last show stop to the tower? Run the parade the “old” route down the Starbucks side, shift the show stop to wrap around the base of I street from Starbucks to Build a Bear. It would give more space in the open plaza area for the stop, make more sense to have the area have one stop, allow for a better show (you’d see all of IStreet and once, could even add a finale of rooftop low level pyro). Then go up the LaRosa side, around the tower for the last show stop. Parade ends. Performers just go right to stage, floats stay for few. If there’s not room for the floats to stay there for the remainder of the evening, the first float circles to park on the French corner side, the second moves to park on the other side, and the remaining follow the path home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 55 minutes ago, brenthodge said: Run the parade the “old” route down the Starbucks side, shift the show stop to wrap around the base of I street from Starbucks to Build a Bear. It would give more space in the open plaza area for the stop, make more sense to have the area have one stop, allow for a better show (you’d see all of IStreet and once, could even add a finale of rooftop low level pyro). Then go up the LaRosa side, around the tower for the last show stop. Parade ends. Performers just go right to stage, floats stay for few. If there’s not room for the floats to stay there for the remainder of the evening, the first float circles to park on the French corner side, the second moves to park on the other side, and the remaining follow the path home. It seems the placement of show stops is strategically designed to maximize foot traffic and consumer spending within the retail and dining areas. However, the configuration of the 'front' and 'back' International Street appears counterproductive to this objective. Such an arrangement is likely to concentrate visitor flow at the beginning of the "front", leading to a potential mass exodus once the show stop concludes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 14 minutes ago, BeeastFarmer said: It seems the placement of show stops is strategically designed to maximize foot traffic and consumer spending within the retail and dining areas. However, the configuration of the 'front' and 'back' International Street appears counterproductive to this objective. Such an arrangement is likely to concentrate visitor flow at the beginning of the "front", leading to a potential mass exodus once the show stop concludes. That mass exodus already happens. Just now with a whole lot of chaos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 24 minutes ago, brenthodge said: That mass exodus already happens. Just now with a whole lot of chaos. I think we could combine our thoughts for a logical solution. I propose to keep the show near Starbux and conclude with a final performance at the Eiffel Tower. This presents an intriguing opportunity to optimize guest flow and extend dwell time on International Street. By strategically placing these show stops, the park can effectively funnel visitors towards key retail areas, stimulating impulse purchases and increasing overall revenue. The potential to integrate the parade floats into the Eiffel Tower show is particularly noteworthy. This not only enhances the visual spectacle but also offers practical advantages in terms of post-park closure logistics. However, careful consideration must be given to the potential challenges that may arise from this revised layout. A surge of visitors towards the Eiffel Tower at the conclusion of the second show could create congestion and negatively impact the overall guest experience. Implementing effective crowd management strategies, such as additional entertainment options in the area, will be crucial to mitigating these risks. Furthermore, it's essential to evaluate the impact of this change on the overall park narrative and guest experience. Consistency and cohesion between the show stops and the overall theme of International Street are paramount to maintaining visitor engagement. To fully assess the feasibility and potential benefits of this proposal, a comprehensive analysis of guest behavior, traffic patterns, and operational implications is necessary. Gathering data on guest spending habits, show attendance, and crowd density in the target areas will provide valuable insights to inform decision-making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 I’ve got a whole lot of thoughts coming out of my visit last night. Will post review/wish list later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrider Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 I wish they could add lights to the costuming of the performers in the parade. It’s cool the floats light up but would add a real wow factor to the parade and easier to see the performers when it gets dark out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 11 minutes ago, Skyrider said: I wish they could add lights to the costuming of the performers in the parade. It’s cool the floats light up but would add a real wow factor to the parade and easier to see the performers when it gets dark out. My initial impression of your idea is that it's good. However, I worry that that would be overwhelming. The midway lights, the International Street lights, the float lights... would all that be too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrider Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Just now, BeeastFarmer said: My initial impression of your idea is that it's good. However, I worry that that would be overwhelming. The midway lights, the International Street lights, the float lights... would all that be too much? I think it they did it similar to Disney’s Electrical Light Parade or Spectro Magic it would be too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 48 minutes ago, Skyrider said: I wish they could add lights to the costuming of the performers in the parade. It’s cool the floats light up but would add a real wow factor to the parade and easier to see the performers when it gets dark out. That adds 10000 times more maintenance, so…. Yeah you do the math. You’d have lit costumes (maybe 1/2of them if lucky) only the first night. There’s a reason PaintTheNight still sits in storage at Disneyland. Lighting tech on costumes with tons of movement synched to gloats is VERY expensive to maintain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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