Captain EO

Anyone who doesn’t «get» Captain EO or complains that it’s cheesy clearly wasn’t around when it was released. I saw it in 1986 at age 16, and again a few times since it’s re launch in 2010.
Is it dated? Yes. Campy? Yes. It was the 80’s and what many don’t realize is that this short film was ahead of it’s time and came out at the time of MJ’s highest point in his career. He was glorious and amazing.
The film is representative of his heart– his wish to change the world with love and music.
I hope they being it back after this recent 2014 – 2015 refurbishment of the theater. Why? Because classic Disney attractions ARE campy and dated, however they ARE what Disneyland is all about: remembering a more innocent time. Celebrating that inner child innocence and won

I’m hearing conflicting reports about the fate of Captain EO at Disneyland. Will it return or won’t it? Whatever happens I just want to say that this show was silly and harmless and was probably the coolest spot in Disneyland (which is awesome on a hot summer day)!
Michael Jackson and his silly group of friends have provided me and my friends countless laughs and quotes that never get old. Some people didn’t like this show, and no one forced you to see it. And some of us loved this show and we hate the thought that it will be gone forever. Nothing can replace the King of Pop and this 17 minutes of pure fun.
I’ll post my old photos here for those of you who miss Captain EO.

One of the best rides in the park. I came early here with my best friend and we splurged on a VIP purchase pass so that we didn’t have to wait in the long line-​up.
I am glad that they brought this back. The first time I went to Disneyland I loved this movie. I love Michael Jackson. Shortly after his death they brought this back. I wish the souvenirs were cool.
The magic in the show was still there for me.
I came here the second time.
It is so out of date but it is awesome. It is a cult classic.
R.I.P MJ

If you go to the Official Disneyland Anaheim website it says As part of our continuing efforts to exceed the expectations of our Guests, Captain EO is currently closed for enhancements. Please check back here for the latest updates and information about when it will reopen. So it looks like it is going to re-​open eventually with new updated enhancements. I really hope this is true. All these stupid movie previews they have in it now are so lame. I could just go home and go on youtube to watch movie previews. Having Captain EO updated and polished up with better picture quality new effects and more would be so awesome!

My heart is broken with Captain EO gone! This was one of my favorite things to see when I cake to Disneyland as a child. Always and forever Captain EO!!!

Anyone who knows me knows I love nostalgia. I love how horrible Captain EO is, but I didn’t always understand how horrible it was. In fact, I used to feel bad for liking Captain EO, because deep down, I knew it was bad, but I was afraid of making such a grand pronouncement because everyone else seemed to love it. But they didn’t. They thought it was cheesy, derivative, overdone, and an awfully cheap knockoff of everything Star Wars related. But we were kids, and I didn’t like to rock the boat yet, so I stood in line and just waited for it to be over.
I’m writing all this because my interest in Captain EO is not based on real nostalgia. No, I didn’t really like Captain EO in the ‘80s. But they revived it because Michael Jackson died, which is odd.
Here was an extremely talented, extremely troubled man. It’s very clear to me and to anyone who knows anything at all about psychology or just about human nature that he suffered a great deal as a child. And even though he had an adulthood that should have given him some relief or at least distance from those things that damaged him early on and almost totally broke his spirit, he didn’t take proper advantage of his money or his fame. I’m not blaming him for this; many rich and famous people don’t use the rare opportunities they have to make themselves or the world better. Instead of trying to figure out why he was like he was, he gave in, it seems fully, to trying to reclaim that childhood that his father stole from him.
Whether or not Michael Jackson abused or raped children – and I think he may have at some point, but I’m not sure it was a regular thing – what he did do was extremely stupid. You simply do not open yourself up so regularly and ridiculously to the most obvious allegations. If Michael Jackson couldn’t figure this out, someone around him should have taken control of the situation. His rich and famous friends. His staff. His family. But they didn’t, and he died, and we’re all supposed to be mourning him still because he was a great creative talent.
He was a great creative talent. And he made some god-​awful decisions. Captain EO was one of those decisions, but what did he care? It made him millions of dollars, just like most everything he did. Including dying. (Just look at how the worth of his estate jumped in the year after his death.)
Sadly, despite how horrible it is, Captain EO is still better than Honey, I Shrunk the Audience.

+Currently has a Guardians of the Galaxy mini-​preview showing in place of Captain EO. Hopefully, this signifies the end of EO and the dawn of a new Star Wars attraction.
+The theater badly needs an over haul. I think the seats haven’t been replaced since the 80’s.

Awwww… Captain my Captain.
Yes, it’s a blast from the past but what’s so wrong with that? I was so happy when they brought it back as a tribute. The songs are catchy & for me well just like the rest of the park, it brings back so many memories of 1986. I can see this over & over again if I wasn’t with people — I always get out voted. I hope that it’s not gone forever.

this is such an awesome show!
Michael Jackson the King of Pop dances away against the evil robot queen thing
fun to watch, a little head/​eye hurtingcus of the old 3D style
not long either maybe 10 – 15 minute show?
pure fun!

I like Michael Jackson, love his Thriller album!
I was never a die hard fan… but even if I was I would say let this attraction be a fond memory for anyone over 30! This attraction has got to be put out of its misery! I really don’t see how this show has not been removed.
I should have known something was wrong when there wasn’t a crazy line to watch the show on a hot Sunday afternoon! People don’t even stop by just to get out of the heat for 17 minutes! The entrance is also a bit hidden! It’s to the right of Space Mountain, then you walk down a pathway!
I’m sure for Michael Jackson fans it’s great to see him up on the screen, with the cheesy acting, 80’s dance moves, and those weird looking puppets. It is time to let go! It’s just painful to watch!
Two stars for Michael Jackson!
Lost three stars because it needs to be revamped or completely removed! =D

How can you go wrong with Michael Jackson? Exactly, you cant! This 3D show always gives me goosebumps when I watch it., I absolutely love 80’s stuff so this s right up my alley. My cousin and I recently purchased annual passes so I’m sure we will be going to see more of MJ soon! In our opinion late 80’s MJ was the best (and most handsome) lol
If you ever come to check out the show and you happen to hear two young ladies singing along at the top of their lungs, don’t trip, it’s just me and my cousin haha (:
We are here to change the world! Lol

I don’t recommend this unless you REALLY REALLY like Michael Jackson or are under the age of 12. It was beyond cheesy and only entertaining in a I’m laughing at you not with you sort of way. I think the story line is basically. Michael Jackson is captain of a space ship with Sesame Street type characters to deliver a gift. They run into an evil queen of some sort who has monsters as her minions, and Michael Jackson literally fights them off with music. Literally, he sings, points at them, and turns them into his back up dancers lol. Like I said, if you have an open mind, you might like it. Personally, I wish they’d bring back Honey I Shrunk the Audience :(
P. s. I still don’t know what the EO stands for.

Must see for MJ fans
keep in mind the date it was made and you should love it
sure its bad acting, sure its a futuristic representation of the 80’s, sure its awkward dialogue and puppets. But I find it all charming and historically accurate of what we found «neat-​o» back in the day.
line is never full, so you can watch this gem over and over. Or if your like ME, you can dance on the side along with the Choreo– cause hey, while you’re in disneyland, you’re supposed go nuts.
oh. btw. STARWARS WAS KILLED TOO YOU KNOW… episode 1… case and point. bwahahahaha

Aweome. Fun ride down memory lane.
Angelica Houston looking GREAT.
Michael looks good too. Wish he would have stayed that way– he was so adorable back then!

Captain EO is a 3D science fiction short film starring Michael Jackson. The film tells the story of Captain EO (Michael Jackson) and his crew on a mission to deliver a gift to the supreme leader.
I have always been a fan of Michael Jackson and his music, but honestly have never enjoyed this show. I am not familiar with any of the music in this film nor do I care for the bad 80’s style wardrobe and acting. I haven’t seen this show in many years and thought I’d give it a chance recently as well as use the theater to take a break sitting in some air-​conditioning while resting our tired feet.
This show is definitely not for little kids. I had to cover my daughter’s eyes (as she held her own ears) for most of the film as the extremely loud battles and cheesy musical numbers took place. I wish that Disney would replace this show with something more up to date and kid-​friendly or bring back their «Honey, I shrunk the audience!» cute 3D film.

I saw this show waaaay back when it was brand new, and I felt so old watching it again!
Disney Parks 3D is always better than movie theater 3D, so I really enjoyed it. I just can’t get myself to rate it higher than 3 stars. As a kid, I’m sure I loved the show; but as I sat there watching the show last month, I was thinking of other rides I could be riding!
I liked remembering the creature co-​stars (Hooter!), and laughing at the bad dance moves (the swishing sound effects with the pelvic thrusts!), but MJ’s bad acting… meh. Oh, my favorite part was when the whole theater shook!
This theater was the «Honey I Shrunk the Audience» theater also… hopefully they come up with something newer and better in the future.

I remember seeing this at DLR when it first came out (I’m that old!) I loved it then, and I’m not ashamed to admit that I love it now.
It’s cheesy. It’s badly acted. It’s got a whole lot of crazy dance moves and an even crazier cast of characters, but when you put all those elements together, it just equals awesome.
How that happens is beyond me. You’d think that the cheesiness alone would be enough to turn people away. But the thing is — Michael Jackson pulls it all together. He was just that good.
I love the music, I love the dancing, I love that the seats move and vibrate underneath you. I even love the 3D aspect, even though I’m not really a fan of that medium. I laugh at the silliness that is every move that Hooter makes. I cheer when Idey and Ody turn into a drum kit. And I did (and still do) want a Fuzzball of my very own.
The thing I love most, though, is the pre-​show that they have playing outside the theater, when you’re waiting to get in. All that backstage stuff — the planning, the direction, the dance rehearsals — perfection, I say!
Don’t be surprised if you walk out of the theater humming or singing the «We are here to change the world!» song. It’s natural. And you may even admit to yourself that it’s a good, catchy tune. =)

It’s unfortunate that Michael’s death was the catalyst in bringing this back to Disneyland, but I’m glad to have it there. This movie scared the crap out of me as a kid, I’ll admit, so I was glad to be able to face it again as an adult.
It’s very aged, sure, but it’s Michael Jackson and Anjelica Huston and George Lucas and Francis Coppola! Come on! I love the «making of» video they show in the queue too.
The 3D bothers my eyes more than most, but that’s ok… it’s short.
You will come out singing «we are here to chaaaaange the worrrrrlllllddd…» Go at the very end of the night for maximum sing-​along fun with everyone goofing off.

Shut up all you haters! Geez!
Sniff…miss you MJ. I shed a tear or two watching this.
Mainly because as usual. you were freakin’ awesome!
I probably haven’t seen this since Disney took it away back in the late 90’s. Tried to watch it on You Tube once and it sucks without the glasses!
LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!! And Anjelica Houston is awesome as the villain.

Disneyland use to have this show back in the day and they brought it back after MJ died. Was it to try to make profit? I’m not sure but I do know it does look pretty cool and the 3D effects are surprisingly really good even for how old this thing has been out.
Captain EO is a story about a guy running his ship and trying to find some lady to help her out. It is pretty cute and the story has a lot of interesting yet very memorable characters.
Acting was a little bit cheesy and stuff but the dance moves were pretty great to see. :) I would say at least go and check it out once. The line for this isn’t long at all.