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Michael Eisner wanted a laser/fireworks/effects lagoon show for
Disneyland similar to what Epcot had in Florida. The Imagineers
transformed part of Tom Sawyer Island into a staging area for one
of the most amazing shows ever created. A terraced viewing area
was created in front of New Orleans Square (across from the Haunted
Mansion) and both Disneyland ships were designed in. The
Sailing Ship Columbia becomes Captain Hook's pirate ship and the
Mark Twain doubles for Steamboat Willie during the finale.
There is simply nothing like this anywhere. Except maybe at the
Disney/MGM Studios in Florida.
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The Florida version was designed from the ground up which should
have made it better. The Disney/MGM Studios created a special theater
just for the show. The East coast version is very different. Many
of the large sequences found in the Disneyland original were removed,
while newer scenes (Pocahontas, for example) make appearances.
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