‘Glow With the Show’ Ears Coming to Walt Disney World Resort This Fall

[TTA94]

Interesting Illuminations and MSEP are not included... I'm sure that adds fuel to the fire of rumors that Illuminations and or MSEP is leaving/getting upgraded.

 

[GoofGoof]

I think the chances are even worse at WDW because the majority of the visitors are only there for vacation. DL can sometimes do it (especially on times like NYE) because they have an overwhelmingly local crowd. There will probably be a media event or something here just to show how good it can work, but I doubt you'll ever see it be much more than something to make more money off of.

I was thinking the exact opposite. Tourists are much more likely to buy mouse ears than regulars.

They will probably sell a ton during the pre-show wait if they figure out a way to highlight them while people wait for the show to start.

 

[wm49rs]

Hey, look at the 5 glowing hats and do not pay attention to the decaying and falling apart show!

Well, should go well with the rumored Show Your Disney Side promotion....

 

[stevehousse]

Does anyone know what th song is at the end of the video in the news story on this?

 

[JawaLivin]

I was at Disneyland Paris in July and they were heavily promoting their version of Glow with the Show starting at park opening and yet fewer than 10% of the audience actually wore the hats at showtime. I was hoping to check out the technology at the show but there were more cell phones and tablets in the air than actual hats. What hats I could see were quickly drowned out by the actual show which was quite impressive. Regardless, the price of the hats were comparable to what they charge here in the states, but people seemed to be more interested in the actual show than in purchasing the hats. I am curious as to how this plays out at WDW, looking forward to checking it out next month.

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

Ok, I have noticed something. "Glow with the show" hats are at the parks where Steve Davidson has done / doing projects. Could there be a more to what Steve Davidson is doing? DLP and DL have them (idk about TDL) with amazing nighttime shows that Steve came up with.

 

[cr3346]

The thing I am taking out of that article is that Fantasmic! is 15 years old! My god where has time gone?

 

[Cosmic Commando]

They definitely did giveaways at DLR. At least two: at least one for WoC; at least one for Fantasmic. You simply will never ever get such a perfect video as that Fantasmic one unless you're handing the ears out right before.

 

[sponono88]

Ok, I have noticed something. "Glow with the show" hats are at the parks where Steve Davidson has done / doing projects. Could there be a more to what Steve Davidson is doing? DLP and DL have them (idk about TDL) with amazing nighttime shows that Steve came up with.

Tokyo Disneyland is expected to launch a similar technology this week, but instead of earhats they will be light-up wands..

Click here to see a picture:

http://www.disneybymark.com/2013/08/25/tokyo-disneyland-electrical-parade-dreamlights-wand/

 

[Captain Chaos]

Well, should go well with the rumored Show Your Disney Side promotion....

I'll show them my Disney side... and when I do, they can kiss it...

 

[flynnibus]

those wands look aweful IMO... such a wasted opportunity

 

[flynnibus]

Also lost in this attempt at Glow with the Show in WDW... I think people buy ear hats WAY more in DLR. In my observations... the mickey hats aren't nearly as prevalent in FL as they are at DLR. However, the glow toys dominate at WDW compared to DLR... so will parents blow $25/kid on this instead? Should be interesting to see..

 

[stevehousse]

I still think its funny that people are upset about the price! If you get a normal Mickey Mouse ear hat with embroidery that costs $18 total! So is $7 more really that awful? I don't think so...I think it's a cool concept and can't wait to get a pair like I stated earlier, but I think complaining about the price is rediculous because even when you buy a normal baseball cap these days those are usually more than $25 bucks and they don't even light up! LOL

I also don't think that the "people don't buy as many hats at wdw" statement is not believable either!

 

[HTF]

Wow this took forever! Must of been waiting on DLR to get all the kinks out and foot the bill or maybe waiting on some kind of bulk free shipping option to cut cost. Well no matter, time for me to book my Fastpasses for Fantasmic since there hasnt been anything new worthwhile to do in years. Oh good thing for those extra benches Disney! TDO you make me chuckle in disgust and shake in anger.

 

[stevehousse]

I think they should include these in packages when people book and stay on property. That way it'll gurantee that a good amount of the crowd will have them to use...

 

[WDW1974]

Just a dumb waste of time, money and materials.

Folks don't/won't buy these. And if you don't have 85% of an audience wearing them, then there is no purpose and you might as well be wearing Tonto with a bird hats (now $12.99 at Disney Stores nationally)

 

[Sped2424]

Pretty much. They have away hundreds of ears to APs.

D: Will that happen here...lol Im an ap who could use a free hat.

 

[Sped2424]

Just a dumb waste of time, money and materials.

Folks don't/won't buy these. And if you don't have 85% of an audience wearing them, then there is no purpose and you might as well be wearing Tonto with a bird hats (now $12.99 at Disney Stores nationally)

Behold the none offensive majesty! The birds have chips in them so they squak along to your favorite attractions and shows.

 

[Californian Elitist]

D: Will that happen here...lol Im an ap who could use a free hat.

I'm guessing they won't haha. They were marketing them at the time... They've been out for a year now, no need to give them out for free now. I could be wrong.

 

[Sped2424]

I'm guessing they won't haha. They were marketing them at the time... They've been out for a year now, no need to give them out for free now. I could be wrong.

Hopefully for my wallets sake you are lol