I like riding BTMM when it's going offSeems like a no brainer to me, as you have a ton of people back there enjoying the show as well.
I enjoy being on Big Thunder, 7dmt or even the barnstormer while the fireworks are going. The line is shorter, and it's pretty cool to see them while you are riding.
I love Illuminations as it is but an update could make it the best show on the planet.If they lay so much as a finger on Illuminations, I'll kneecap someone!(*)
(* = Lest someone think otherwise, that was said in jest... mostly.)
Agree 100%. Illuminations really needs an update - they could do so much with that show.I love Illuminations as it is but an update could make it the best show on the planet.
I think this is great news - it is time for a change. I doubt they will reduce the number of fireworks either, as that will have a detrimental effect on all those reservations at California Grill and fireworks cruises.
Because those projections...while cool...have a limited field of view and create the uncomfortable meat market around the hub that we all pretty much hate.
Fireworks...at least...extends to most of the park.
The big question is will it have the same amount of fireworks as wishes or less or even more. With projections as seen in the Star Wars show they often do less pyro.The short video that Disney Parks Blog posted is really interesting. It specifically says that they are creating new pyro to "light up the sky like it's never been seen before" so I doubt it will lack fireworks. Also, if you look at the computer screens in the video it appears that the projections may actually wrap around the castle more. This would be great and help more people get a decent view.
I was going to say that. As well as those Poly Bungalows and Poly Club Level (the longue), theme park view in general at all the monorail resortsI think this is great news - it is time for a change. I doubt they will reduce the number of fireworks either, as that will have a detrimental effect on all those reservations at California Grill and fireworks cruises.
The short video that Disney Parks Blog posted is really interesting. It specifically says that they are creating new pyro to "light up the sky like it's never been seen before" so I doubt it will lack fireworks. Also, if you look at the computer screens in the video it appears that the projections may actually wrap around the castle more. This would be great and help more people get a decent view.
Well all righty then. My head is spinning with all the new news. I'm open to a new show but I dislike the mostly laser shows so my fingers are crossed that they don't go too far on that. Short folks have problems seeing the projections and if by chance you get a good spot where someone can't get in front of you then a darned ole tree will be there. I've tried the Star Wars show twice at HS, getting there good and early to get a good spot (even had a CM move me to the perfect spot) only to have some tall man saunter up about 2 min. before the show and squeeze right in front of me. For FWs that isn't that big of an issue but for projections, forget it. Also, I don't know how I'd feel if Tink didn't fly any more, she is the only reason I go to MK for the show to start with. I plop myself on the concrete benches on the bridge going to tomorrowland where she flies right over and clap and cheer just like a little girl. After that it's all frosting on the cake for me.
I love Wishes but I am always excited to get new experiences.
I think it would be cool if they ran a different show on different nights: ie New Show Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat and Wishes on Tue, Thr and Sun. Or something like that. They have proven they can do this because during the parties, they show different fireworks shows on different nights.
Not that these boards have made me jaded or anything...
But projections have to be cheaper than pyrotechnics. Also, projections lend themselves to those viewing from within the park. Therefore, no more freeloading on the top of the Contemporary or Deluxe Resort beaches. If you want to see the show, you gotta by a ticket and get inside. This means more money for Disney!
That could also just mean 'this specific sequence of fireworks has never been seen before'
They won't remove fireworks completely, but the addition of the projections is an easy out to reduce the number of shells.
And one thing that Once Upon A Time does well is the projections onto the side of the castle, though it doesn't really seem reduce hub crowd levels
So rumor right now is more fireworks than Star Wars fireworks, BUT less than Wishes.