BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 From the Disney Parks blog... A Great Way to Start the Day at Magic Kingdom Parkposted on December 26th, 2011 by Shawn Slater, Communications Manager, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Creative EntertainmentWhen my family and I visit Magic Kingdom Park, we like to get there early. Not only is it a great time to catch the most popular attractions with little or no waiting, but we get to see one of our favorite shows – the Magic Kingdom Welcome Show.This once-a-day happening takes place in front of Main Street Station 10 minutes before the park is even open. The gathering crowd is greeted cheerily by some of the citizens of Main Street, U.S.A., led by Mayor Weaver (or sometimes Chief Smokey Miller or Scoop Sanderson), who all serenade us with a chorus of “Good Morning.” Before long, one of the steam locomotives of the Walt Disney World Railroad comes puffing down the track to “Casey, Jr.” The Engineer waves enthusiastically from the cab, excited to see everyone and to be bringing in a trainload of many of our favorite Disney characters. According to Show Director Tara Anderson, “We have the Mayor and the other citizens and the characters, but we really can’t open the park until we have the help of the guests. They make that magic that truly opens the park.”The excitement on my boys’ faces as Mickey and the gang come riding in on the train is absolutely priceless. When they get to join in the countdown to launch the pyro and streamers to officially open the park, it’s one of those quintessential Disney moments that just gives you goose bumps. Next thing you know, we’re off to fly with Peter Pan, explore the Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh or get caught up in any number of other adventures.http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/12/a-great-way-to-start-the-day-at-magic-kingdom-park/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 We saw the welcome show for the first time last month. It was awe inspiring! My favorite rope drop, by far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 We've seen it a few times! We really enjoy!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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