Changes to SpectroMagic!

**magicofdisney** · 08-18-2007, 03:03 AM

I was at Disney today and we stayed for SpectroMagic

(my fav). Boy was I surprised. The trumpeteers (I think that's what they're called) didn't have their big, clowny mask on! They did have a covering over their face, mesh like in appearance. It was interesting to see this change. Did anyone know this was coming about? I didn't care for the mask at first but they kind of grew on me and now I'm not sure what to think.

**TinkRocks** · 08-18-2007, 09:39 AM

I think they're called Spectromen, if I'm not mistaken.

Maybe the masks were too hot to wear during the summer months, I don't know.

I, too, love Spectromagic - especially the Spectromen at the beginning!

**dumbo ears** · 08-18-2007, 01:15 PM

i don't know if they changed their masks but the whole part about it being to hot to wear the masks makes sense since its been so hot lately.

**Jakk** · 08-18-2007, 04:12 PM

Guys no need to worry the Spectromen "chuckie" masks were back last night....proabley somthing was wrong with the masks I guess

**magicofdisney** · 08-18-2007, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by Jakk

Guys no need to worry the Spectromen "chuckie" masks were back last night....proabley somthing was wrong with the masks I guess

I was referring to last night. I was at the 8/17/07, 11:00 parade. And I'm not worried. I'm curious.

**pooh'spal** · 08-27-2007, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Jakk

Guys no need to worry the Spectromen "chuckie" masks were back last night....proabley somthing was wrong with the masks I guess

I agree with the "chuckie" statment... those things scare the heck out of me! and yes they are called Spectro Men..... SCARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**bethnowllin** · 08-27-2007, 10:32 AM

Hi guys~
My understanding is that the Spectro Men are officially being changed to face characters.

**alittle figment of your imagination** · 08-27-2007, 10:32 AM

If I remember correctly I read somewhere on these boards that the performers had to clench their teeth in a piece of the mask in order to keep it on, so perhaps this is why they changed them... this is just my though...

**PAMOUSELOVER** · 09-07-2007, 08:45 AM

Just returned on Monday,a nd yes things have changed! I have pictures of them.

**Rodders** · 09-07-2007, 09:16 AM

That's great, any chance you could post them on here?

**DisneyDudet** · 09-07-2007, 09:45 AM

Well, the Spectromen grew on me. Their faces reminded me too much of a clown... a permanent expression. They were kinda fun... but VERY oogie at the same time.

I may have to catch this in Oct... just to catch a gander at the new faces.

**ariel03** · 09-07-2007, 10:04 AM

I've seen video and pictures of the men with their new look and I really don't like it.
They look really creepy and scary.

I like the mask they had on before alot better.

**scootch713** · 09-07-2007, 10:28 AM

your title scared me.. lol... as spectromagic is my kids favorite thing at WDW.

**DisneyCouture** · 09-07-2007, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by Jakk

Guys no need to worry the Spectromen "chuckie" masks were back last night....proabley somthing was wrong with the masks I guess

That is so true! Those guys always scaried me a little cross btwn this and a clown mask. ha.

**PAMOUSELOVER** · 09-07-2007, 12:03 PM

Hope this works!

**cal5755** · 09-07-2007, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by scootch713

your title scared me.. lol... as spectromagic is my kids favorite thing at WDW.

I was convincing myself to keep an open mind to changes!! WHEW we only have a costume change!!

**cal5755** · 09-07-2007, 02:55 PM

PAMOUSELOVER thanks for sharing those pics!!

I think they look better than the masks... and I bet they are much more comfortable.

**kakn7294** · 09-07-2007, 03:01 PM

We saw SpectroMagic twice in mid-August and once they had the traditional masks we all recognize and the other they had those new faces. As much as I thought they were a bit creepy before, I actually preferred the old masks! Maybe it was just the shock of seeing the change as I had forgotten about it until I saw them.