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[TrainsOfDisney]

Glory Glory was always over American Adventure. Both Amens was over WSL. American Adventure did maybe the last 5 Seconds of the Grand Finale along with WSL.

That sounds right! I knew I wasn’t hanging with figment and just imagining that haha.

 

[Squishy]

I know this might make some people angry, and I prefer it over the lagoon, but it makes more sense over the America pavilion. To me the world showcase lagoon is… well… for shared celebrations for the whole world.

If shooting the finale off behind the America pavilion was the way it had always been done, and they moved it to over the lagoon, think people would be somewhat angered over that.

Well tonight was the exact reason why it wasnt over the America pavilion in the first place.

 

[jrhwdw]

I know this might make some people angry, and I prefer it over the lagoon, but it makes more sense over the America pavilion. To me the world showcase lagoon is… well… for shared celebrations for the whole world.

If shooting the finale off behind the America pavilion was the way it had always been done, and they moved it to over the lagoon, think people would be somewhat angered over that.

I did think of that. It does fit over American Adventure.

Call me selfish but I was looking forward to the full WSL Finale since IDK if EF had all the Barges last Year.

 

[Joel]

I know this might make some people angry, and I prefer it over the lagoon, but it makes more sense over the America pavilion. To me the world showcase lagoon is… well… for shared celebrations for the whole world.

The entire world should celebrate America's existence tho.

 

[peter11435]

The entire world should celebrate America's existence tho.

I don’t think the entire world would share that sentiment

 

[TimeTrip]

I would just say it's a good thing that we audibled to watch from China instead of Japan. I was thinking that Japan doesn't really give a good view of glory glory, even a few years ago. Glad we switched. It looked awesome from there with everything going off behind AA.

 

[flyerjab]

The Epcot 4th of July fireworks tag was so on point. So…many…fireworks!

 

[davis_unoxx]

Sorry you missed out on the Fort but glad I could help! Grand has become my favorite for fireworks - really nice reflections on the water there too!

I’m waiting for my local fireworks to start…. Not quite Disney but it will do! Haha

How did the show go?

And on the monorail now to chill at the Poly maybe some Trader Sam’s

 

[davis_unoxx]

Was a great night sneaking into the Grand for the show.

Highly reccomend!

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

How did the show go?

And on the monorail now to chill at the Poly maybe some Trader Sam’s

Was pretty good! They stepped it up from years past. The finale was really nice with lots of bursts. Not Disney but pretty good for right around the corner!

Glad it worked out at the Grand - such a lovely resort.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

They took the one thing that made it good not good

 

[gerarar]

I wonder if there was some technical issue/difficulties recently that made them do it behind the American pavilion. The WW3 barges were recently just used in April, so not like they’re gone or anything.

Pyro was not cut from the looks of it, so not like there was less product.

 

[Squishy]

At least we didn't get budget cut like Disneyland's show which now seems to be the norm for 2 years with no close proximity fantasyland launched pyro.

 

[MrPromey]

Just fired up the grill. Let’s GO, baby!
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we need a barf tag on this forum

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I wonder if there was some technical issue/difficulties recently that made them do it behind the American pavilion. The WW3 barges were recently just used in April, so not like they’re gone or anything.

Pyro was not cut from the looks of it, so not like there was less product.

the battle hymn portion was behind the American pavilion when it was the tag for illuminations.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

the battle hymn portion was behind the American pavilion when it was the tag for illuminations.

You can extend Halloween until August but can’t decorate for Fourth of July? Who is making these decisions it’s just so bizarre.

People come to be immersed in these details but you’re right it’s the bottom line

 

[Starship824]

I didn't really have a problem with the final being over the American adventure, it's actually more thematically appropriate. Also I saw another post on here that said if it was always there and they moved to the lagoon y'all would still be upset and I agree. The way the smoke was last night even if it was in the lagoon you still wouldn't see the finale. I thought the use of the Luminous lighting and fountains were great and way better than how they ever used Harmonious.

 

[ToTBellHop]

we need a barf tag on this forum

Wait ‘til you see the potato salad.

 

[SoFloMagic]

the battle hymn portion was behind the American pavilion when it was the tag for illuminations.

Right, so they kept the AA finale, but cut the 20 second finale over the lagoon, right?

 

[jrhwdw]

Right, so they kept the AA finale, but cut the 20 second finale over the lagoon, right?

Kind of. Epcot just moved that to behind AA.