Tom Morrow
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Is there going to be anything worthwhile at the end of this livestream? It just keeps going and I can't stand it anymore.
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Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Now Open!
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Jayspency
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- In the Parks
- No
I think theres gonna be fireworks
Animaniac93-98
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I recently re-watched "Welcome to the World", the 1975 TV-special used to promote the opening of Space Mountain.
It's camp. It's cringe. But it's certainly an entertaining spectacle and you know how difficult it would have been to film that opening number (which took several days to do).
What do tap dancing toy soldiers have to do with Space Mountain? Absolutely nothing. But it's a fun moment and if you're going to put on a show, you might as well go big and make it something worth watching.
The opening special for Euro Disney is the gold standard IMO. Did a good job highlighting the park, and spotlighting the various lands, lots of musical performances, moments like the castle lighting, etc. It gets you hyped to go to DLP.
It's camp. It's cringe. But it's certainly an entertaining spectacle and you know how difficult it would have been to film that opening number (which took several days to do).
What do tap dancing toy soldiers have to do with Space Mountain? Absolutely nothing. But it's a fun moment and if you're going to put on a show, you might as well go big and make it something worth watching.
The opening special for Euro Disney is the gold standard IMO. Did a good job highlighting the park, and spotlighting the various lands, lots of musical performances, moments like the castle lighting, etc. It gets you hyped to go to DLP.
Or NOW!!!!!
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Jayspency
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- No
Just seeing that park come alive with lights and effects... This isnt like Magic Kingdom where the castle is the only focal point, everywhere you looked in that show something in the park was alive with lights or motion. This park has the most potential of any park for a fantastic nighttime show.
Figments Friend
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The finale pyro production was great, with the changing lights throughout the Park and spotlight effects adding a ‘epic’ touch.
This view above was also a nice way to close out the evening.
There will be much partying in the local watering holes tonight I am sure…
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Figments Friend
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This.
It was a bit much, and the hosts were not appealing to me….but a few segments covering the different lands had a few nuggets of interest.
The pyro finale, with Mr. Spielberg’s added commentary, was worth the suffering however.
Nostalgic to me because I recall Steven was there in person to cut the ribbon on Opening Day for Universal’s first Orlando Theme Park all those years ago.
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I was surprised there were no in person Speeches or is that Tomorrow Morning?
brb1006
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Watching the fireworks and park lighting moving in sync with the music makes me wish fireworks wasn't just a one-time thing or only used for special events.
I wonder...if EU would do Fireworks. How many Launch Points could be used on a regular basis? Tonight felt July 4th/NYE to me.