Since we first announced the return of “Captain EO” on the Disney Parks Blog, there has been an incredible response from fans, and we’ve received many enthusiastic emails and phone calls asking exactly when the classic “Captain EO” attraction featuring Michael Jackson will reopen.
Today, we are excited to give you an update on the Captain’s return!
On Tuesday, February 23, as a tribute to the magic, music and messages of “Captain EO,” the 3-D musical adventure is returning to the Tomorrowland theater in which it debuted. While it’s not possible to replicate some special effects elements from the original presentation, it will boast a new 70mm print of the film, and it will sound better than ever thanks to acoustic enhancements made to the theater since the film last played there in 1997.
1986 photo of “Captain EO” characters at Disneyland park.
Check back on the Disney Parks Blog next week for more updates. We’ll also share a special “Captain EO” announcement on Twitter early next week. To be the first to hear it, follow us on Twitter: @Disneyland.
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I am so disappointed that Captain EO isn’t going to be in Orlando.
I was looking so forward to it. Do you have any idea at all when Captain EO will be coming to Orlando. I can’t wait to see it.
Can’t wait to see this again, saw if several times, in the past and excited for my Grandson Tyler to see it.
Tom & Diane
How can we get Captain Eo permanently situated in Tomorrowland?-the fans
really excited cant wait to see it wow
I have a question for you Ms. Heather. In the blurb you write that it is not possible to replicate some of the “special effects elements” from the original presentation. Why is that? It would seem that in this day and age any special effects would not only be replicated, but improved.
Are there any hidden Mickey’s in the Capt Eo attraction?
Due to a family tragedy I had cancelled our Disney trip this spring, but now seeing this, it is back on. I would love nothing better than to show my daughter this part of MJ’s abilities mixed with the magic only Disney can bring. I think it may be the best medicine for both of us! See you in a couple months!
I am SOOOOOO excited this is back! I’ve never been to Disneyland or Disney World, much less seen Capt EO. This is such a treat to be able to see it now. Too bad it took MJ’s death to bring it back. Either way, the message of the mini-movie is about peace and love, so I know it’s timeless.
I hope this runs twice as long as the first time! I just saw a photo on Twitter showing the characters. I hope they are still walking around the Tomorrowland theater by the time I make it there. An exciting magic nugget of my childhood has been revived for our children to enjoy.
THANK YOU DISNEY!
“We’ll also share a special “Captain EO” announcement on Twitter early next week.”
I hope this special announcement is that it’s heading to WDW next.
omg i remember being in line on opening day back in 1986 it was my sister and me and my dad bob from camera shop. i still cant believe hooter ate the map….lol I will being showing up to see a classic 3d film
I also hope that Captain EO has descriptive audio for the visually impaired. Wouldn’t that be sweet? SOmething to improve over the original. Amazing sound with description would make an amazing experience.
While I’m excited for Disneyland, I’m going to need Captain EO to come back to Epcot. I loved it when I was a kid and would love for my kids to experience it. BRING CAPTAIN EO BACK TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will there be any support for hearing impaired guests? Rear Window Captions or other methods?
They need to bring EO back to EPCOT!!!! Not only is the HISTA attraction so boring and outdated but EO is 10 times more fun! People will flock to it!!
it’s finally here. after year of watting. i remember in 1980’s when it was out, but it’s bin so long.
I was there at the orginal Captain EO opening weekend and will be attending it tomorrow for it’s grand reopening!!! And I have pix w/ the characters from opening weekend, I still hope I have the promo shirt that weekend too:) CAN’T WAIT!!!!! Thank you!!!
Will the plush toy’s be available during the limited engagement(i.e. Hooter)?
i may make a trip to disneyland tomorrow evening JUST to see it. thank goodness for passes! 😀
Heather are there any plans to do a premeire week-end like D.L did for Captain EO back in the 80″s
Yes!!! Heather, is it the laser elements that will not be recreated? I remember them shooting all around the theater. So excited to see this again, as a “grown-up!” 🙂
I have prayed for this day for many years. I can hardly wait to take my Grandchildren!
Can’t wait to see it again! Going in late March and I assume it will be there through the summer. I understand the show will not have all the special effects that it originally did in the theater. I don’t think anyone will really miss the laser lights and fog, I just want my kids to see the masterful creation of “Captain EO” and the magic of George Lucas, Disney and Michael Jackson. Can’t wait to hear MJ say “We’re goin’ in”!
Debbie–“Honey I Shrunk the Audience” has closed in order for Captain EO to play.
man, i was hoping it would make it to Florida. im working hard at school and things so i can get a promised trip to WDW but this is pretty much enough to make me want to go to disneyland instead. i love captain EO but ive only ever seen it in 2-D
I am soo excited!! i have been checking the blog almost everyday ever since you announced it will return! can’t wait for tomorrow’s special announcement and i really hope it will be up until this summer break so i can go see it! 😀
captain eo is returning this tuesday
I am in Disneyland now and just found out captain eo will be returning this Tuesday.
I’m really excited about seeing it again, and I can’t wait to show it to my husband! He didn’t grow up going to Disneyland and has never seen it! We’re going the first week of April…it will still be playing then, right?
All I can say is thank you thank you lol. Hopefully it’s still open when I get there March 14th!!
How long is it going to stay open?
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