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DCL Fireworks?
- Thread starter WDWRLD
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SpectroMan
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The fireworks happen at the Pirates in the Caribbean party. They shoot the fireworks off of the roof of Palo. They are definitely not what you see in the parks, but is really cool to be out at sea and have fireworks going off.
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Phonedave
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On the 3,4 and 7 night caribbean cruises. I didn't do any of the med cruises, so not sure about thoseStill bitter about that one. And I haven't done the west coast (yet, that's this summer
YAY).
They are also pretty short, so make sure you are there ahead of time if you want to see them.
Disney claims they are the only vessels allowed to have fireworks at sea. I don't quite understand that. They may be the only ones that do it, but the only one thats ALLOWED to?
I know they are the only ships that can show first run movies at sea - thats because they own them (Disney films at least).
-dave
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ImaYoyo
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That is correct that they are currently the only ones allowed to. Disney uses a proprietary air-launch system and low-polutant fireworks. Not that other ships wouldn't be allowed to if they requested permission and were able to meet environmental regulations. That being said, ships usually travel within 2s and 3s for safety reasons, so you can usually see the Disney fireworks aboard some carnival and royal caribbean ships.
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I dont know about the polutant issues and international waters but I wouldnt think that any ship would be allowed to shoot any pyrotechnic airborne since it could be seen as a distress flare. Mabee thats why they are allowed because thay have to use types and colors that are much diffrent than the reds greens and whites that are used as distress beacons.
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Chape19714
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They're shown as part of Pirates in the Carribean Deck Party. After quite a show, and party, and Mickey on a Zip Line, they launch the fireworks. Although not a fan of the music (I need a hero, from Rocky), it's fun to say the least. Maybe the music changes every time, who knows.
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Phonedave
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As far as distress beacons... couldn't tell you, but that's an interesting point
That is interesting. I didn't think of that either. And if memory serves me correctly, there were a bunch of colors, and I am pretty sure red, green, and white were in there. They were the starburst and - heregoes spelling - cryshanthimum types, not your normal flare looking thing. Maybe Disney has to put out some sort of all channels broadcast as well with their coordinates and that they are launching pryo and then when they are done.
-dave
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That is mabey why they say that they are the only ones allowed to do them. Could be that they have to be in the same area each time, send out what I believe is a "pon pon" which is a information broadcast I believe of their location and that they would be using airborne pyro for a specific time duration. I would really doubt that they are only allowed to use them because they use a air launch system thet is enviromentally friendly....dont boats dump trash overboard? I know thay did a few years ago, I saw it washing up on the Outer Banks.
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