April 26, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Publicity Department
Oriental Land Co., Ltd.
Captain EO Returns to
Tokyo Disneyland
®
URAYASU, CHIBA—
Tokyo Disneyland Park will welcome the return of
Captain EO after a hiatus of about 14 years. This theater-type attraction features a 3-D film starring Michael Jackson as Captain EO, who leads his crew on an outer space adventure. Original music and unforgettable dance performances are made all the more impressive through 3-D imaging and special effects. This special return of the attraction will be presented from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.
About Captain EO
Data:
Show Duration: Approximately 17 minutes
(film length)
Theater Capacity: 369 seats
Previous Run: March 20, 1987 – September 1, 1996 Staff:
Starring: Michael Jackson Executive Producer: George Lucas Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Story:
Captain EO (played by Michael Jackson) and his crew find themselves on a dark planet devoid of color. To bring the color back, Captain EO and his friends use the power of their music and dance to fight against the Supreme Leader and her minions.
Note: Due to the opening of
Captain EO, the current attraction
MicroAdventure! will be on an
extended hiatus starting May 10, 2010.
Disney’s FASTPASS® will be available for
Captain EO.
Captain EO will be presented by JCB.
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