Dream Along With Mickey - Exclusive Hi-Res video of the New, Animated Character Heads

**Lou Mongello** · 01-21-2007, 07:33 AM

As part of Disney's new "Year of a Million Dreams" promotion, a new stage show has been performed on the forecourt of Cinderella's Castle. Known as "Dream Along with Mickey," it features all of your favorite characters, inlcuding Mickey and his pals. Recently, Disney has been experiementing with the use of animated character heads for some of the characters. Blinking eyes and mouths that move synchronously with their speech are currently being tested, and will likely be officially previewed during the Press Event that takes place January 24?26.

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mini-V · 01-21-2007, 11:12 AM

THAT IS AWESOME! The characters really come to life. I wonder how the heads work and how much more weight it adds? Can't wait to check that out in April.

songvilay1 · 01-21-2007, 06:05 PM

That is AWESOME. I wonder if they are using remote signals that would allow them to use it in other shows and character meet and greets. That would add quite a bit of bulk to the heads though. Disney still never fails to amaze me. Bring on the future!

crcormier · 01-23-2007, 10:19 AM

Very cool. I have always loved the characters the way they are and think the CMs do a wonderful job of expressing themselves without moving mouths and eyes, but I think this will broaden their performances even more.

tasha36 · 01-24-2007, 01:40 AM

That is amazing! Is this show going to run for the rest of the year?

JMSuperHeroTeam · 01-24-2007, 07:39 PM

I am excited to see them blinking at me when I go in May! I'll blink right back!

01-21-2007, 07:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lou Mongello Lou Mongello (AKQJ10) - WDW Trivia Book Author and Site Owner/Admin Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scotch Plains, NJ Posts: 7,759	Dream Along With Mickey - Exclusive Hi-Res video of the New, Animated Character Heads As part of Disney's new "Year of a Million Dreams" promotion, a new stage show has been performed on the forecourt of Cinderella's Castle. Known as "Dream Along with Mickey," it features all of your favorite characters, inlcuding Mickey and his pals. Recently, Disney has been experiementing with the use of animated character heads for some of the characters. Blinking eyes and mouths that move synchronously with their speech are currently being tested, and will likely be officially previewed during the Press Event that takes place January 24?26. More...

01-21-2007, 11:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
mini-V Home at last near Mickey! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mickey's backyard Posts: 7,841	THAT IS AWESOME! The characters really come to life. I wonder how the heads work and how much more weight it adds? Can't wait to check that out in April. __________________ mini-V WDW; adult daycare for the kid hiding inside you! Florida passholder and lov'n it.

01-24-2007, 01:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
tasha36 Wish I could be part of THAT world! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: England Posts: 1,133	That is amazing! Is this show going to run for the rest of the year? __________________ Tash - the little Mermaid 1981 - Offsite - First trip! 1983 - Offsite 1987 - Offsite 1990 - Offsite 1993 - Offsite 2002 - All Star Movies 2006 - Coronado Springs - Andy's first trip! 2007 - Port Orleans French Quarter - Honeymoon!

01-24-2007, 07:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
JMSuperHeroTeam Maura Colleen the Makeup Queen Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Twin Cities, MN Posts: 428	I am excited to see them blinking at me when I go in May! I'll blink right back! __________________ KUNGALOOSH!!!

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01-21-2007, 06:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
songvilay1 A-Ticket holder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 37	That is AWESOME. I wonder if they are using remote signals that would allow them to use it in other shows and character meet and greets. That would add quite a bit of bulk to the heads though. Disney still never fails to amaze me. Bring on the future!

01-23-2007, 10:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
crcormier A-Ticket holder Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 44	Very cool. I have always loved the characters the way they are and think the CMs do a wonderful job of expressing themselves without moving mouths and eyes, but I think this will broaden their performances even more.