Andrew C
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To me it seems like both. Some type of projections at night but something greater during the show. But this is a guess based on he video.
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To me it seems like both. Some type of projections at night but something greater during the show. But this is a guess based on he video.
ChristianG
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There's still a lot left unanswered about this show but I'm super excited for it
ToTBellHop
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Last I heard, March/April was the goal. This still seems feasible with the current state of construction.
Cesar R M
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Its already confirmed it wont have characters?
because I can imagine they WILL add either rafiki or pumba/timon for the kids.
I mean, the video seems to copy the "animal spirits" effect of the BROTHER BEAR movie.
doctornick
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Yeah, my guess has been a separate projection show specifically on the tree, plus some lighting on the tree as a backdrop for/during RoL. At least that what's I'm hoping for.
Not only that but I will be down right shocked if ROL doesn't use Circle of Life. Maybe even Colors of the wind.
halltd
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I think it'd be cooler to have the ToL projection show at the same time as RoL, thereby spreading people out AT the tree and also in the arena. I mean, really it seems like they're doing that anyways because if you have projections on the tree even as part of RoL, it'll still seem like a show when standing right in front of the tree.
I think that's a great idea to even out the crowds.
Have I mentioned that I LOVE everything DAK?
I think that's a great idea to even out the crowds.
Have I mentioned that I LOVE everything DAK?
Which would tell me that TDO and/or Guests like the CTM/Wishes setup. So, maybe we'll get a new projection show along with a new pyro show when the MK is due!
Didn't I read at some point that all the leaves on ToL would be replaced with fiber optic ones? That seems like a pretty big task and I don't recall seeing the first thing about this being done. Did plans change or have they just not started this yet? Or am I just imagining something here?
Timothy_Q
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It hasn't been confirmed.
But everything Joe has said so far in different occasions indicates the show will be about nature itself.
Not once were disney movies mentioned. Or "disney movies come to life".
Unlike for WoC where they mentioned disney movies every single time.
I'm staying hopeful. Every other recent addition/expansion to AK has been done perfectly in sync with the park's theme.
HauntedMansionFLA
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DAK will be the night time park choice of adults at WDW (taking the title away from EPCOT). This entertainment looks fantastic. I was curious to see what they would do with the ToL.
ToTBellHop
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I don't know that you understand all of the animals in the park. They don't all have the sleep schedule of a sparrow. Ever looked out on the savanna at night at AKL?
Look up how many minutes of the day a giraffe sleeps.
danlb_2000
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There were definitely rumors of some sort of lighting enhancement to the tree, but I don't know if the details were ever confirmed. I will say that there have been a number of permits for the tree over the past year. Some of these were likely related to repairing the problems that lead to the fallen limb a while back, but some were also probably for ROL enhancements.
flyerjab
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The one thing that really excites me about this is the fact that fireworks will not be involved. That means a greater emphasis on lighting, physical effects, colors, video project quality, and the story itself. When you see the list of those involved this could prove to be a remarkable night time event.
It is amazing to see how cohesive and thematic a park can be when you have a passionate Imagineer steering the course for the direction of the park.
It is amazing to see how cohesive and thematic a park can be when you have a passionate Imagineer steering the course for the direction of the park.
JohnD
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Yeah. They can't do fireworks anyway. It would freak out the animals. So the benefit is more emphasis on the things you mentioned.
doctornick
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I think that's a bit of an urban myth -- people have stated that Busch Gardens, for example, does pyro despite having animals -- but I like having greater variation among the night time shows anyway. This sounds like a great compliment to the offerings at the other parks.
I'm hopeful that the additions at DAK and DHS will help to spread out evening crowds much better across the property.
RSoxNo1
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They will be using Disney Nature footage. I don't believe they will be using other Disney film footage.
Timothy_Q
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RSoxNo1
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A feel I've heard it a few times, but the latest blog post specifically mentions Disney Nature filmmakers were being used.
JohnD
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Really? All I need to do is watch my dog or cat when fireworks go off. I assure you -- not an urban myth. For the very reason there are animals in AK, you won't see or hear fireworks.
I agree that these additions will hopefully spread out the crowds.