The Spaceman of Pop

Are you planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort? So is Michael Jackson.  Yes, the captain is back — Captain EO that is.

The movie was first introduced in 1986 and ran to 1997 when it was replaced with Honey, I Shrunk the Audience. It features the late Michael Jackson as the title character and consists of him singing, dancing and battling an evil queen played by Anjelica Huston. Basically, it’s like all of his other music videos, but in space.

Disney has stated that the 17-minute show will have enhanced sound but not all of the special effects of the original release.

A lot of people seem pretty excited about this, but frankly I’m not.  I thought the movie sucked when I saw it as a kid — and I loved space, Disney and yes, even Michael Jackson.  Of course, I was equally underwhelmed with Honey, I Shrunk the Audience.  The best part about either of the movies is that their theater is close to Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port.

If you only see one film during your stay at the Disneyland Resort make it Disney’s California Adventure’s 4-D hit, It’s Tough to Be a Bug — it’s a winner!