Vinnie Mac
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I noticed that too! That was a bit of a pleasant surprise. The effect seemed more impressive here than it does in Enchantment too... Seemed more in sync.
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News Walt Disney World New Year's Eve 2021
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Splashin' Ryan
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I was surprised as well, the laser countdown on the 50th emblem was quite cool!
gerarar
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I counted 6 total launch sites. The main one behind MK and its 2 adjacent ones (used in MWCF also).
Then the exact same setup mirror'd across (SSL).
Seems like some launch sites were cut/not used, like as we saw a few months ago in MWCF.
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Vinnie Mac
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We still got more surprises to come with Epcot fireworks too tomorrow!
gerarar
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Here's a quick comparison of the finale from the last NYE countdown (2020) to tonight's. At first watch of tonight's show, I honestly thought some shells were cut back (eg the duration of the nonstop barrage at the end), but it is exactly the same! It's probably been a while so I don't remember it too well lol.
The only real differences are shell changes and diff pyro here and there.
Also, these globe balls that explode midway are also absent. They mostly provide extra "boom" sounds. HEA at one point utilized them a lot in its finale too.
The only real differences are shell changes and diff pyro here and there.
Also, these globe balls that explode midway are also absent. They mostly provide extra "boom" sounds. HEA at one point utilized them a lot in its finale too.
Yeah I’m pumped for the party at Epcot tomorrow!!
This has been a long year and I’m happy to kiss it goodbye.
wtyy21
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For someone who think about utilizing of lasers and projection to countdown, it was actually not new for Disney Parks, but are now for the Magic Kingdom. For someone who watching TDL/TDS New Year's Eve Countdown, they utilized laser since at least late-1980s (TDL video were shot in NYE 1999-2000, while TDS were shot in 2008).
For Disneyland Paris, there is a video that have evidence. It were shot in NYE 2019-2020:
Countdown that seen at the Magic Kingdom were similar to those at TDL.
For Disneyland Paris, there is a video that have evidence. It were shot in NYE 2019-2020:
Countdown that seen at the Magic Kingdom were similar to those at TDL.
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It's weird, it looked 360 from RTV1 but not from the Contemp.???
Looking at Vids at the Castle, MK did do tiny Lights/Strobes during Second Star To The Right! Just like the Castle Dream Light Strobes Pre 50th/COVID, Well Done MK!!!
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Chip Chipperson
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You couldn't pay me to be in the parks tonight, but I'll gladly watch this from home.
Crazydisneyfanluke
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Yes, I saw something for Pirates and Little Mermaid.
castlecake2.0
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What island has the launch point for the SSL pyro?
ETA according to Google earth it looks like it’s castaway cay
ETA according to Google earth it looks like it’s castaway cay
Hopefully the dry brush doesn't catch on fire from the pyro. No Reedy Creek to call on at Castaway Cay to put out the flames.
peter11435
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Reedy creek would respond
Disney Analyst
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I actually don’t think this was even the 180 they would do.
Back when they would present Celebrate America starting July 1st, July 1st and 2nd would be a 180 experience, and then 3rd/4th the full 360.
Last night seems to be 3 launch sites castle side, and then lagoon launch.
I am curious if they will go full 360 tonight?
Back when they would present Celebrate America starting July 1st, July 1st and 2nd would be a 180 experience, and then 3rd/4th the full 360.
Last night seems to be 3 launch sites castle side, and then lagoon launch.
I am curious if they will go full 360 tonight?
gerarar
Premium Member
Finally, some videos from the Poly were posted.
5 total launches were used last night. 3 behind the MK (main plus 2 adjacent) and 2 in SSL (mirror main and only 1 adjacent, the left adjacent one was not used for some reason).
Here's hoping for a full 360 tonight.
5 total launches were used last night. 3 behind the MK (main plus 2 adjacent) and 2 in SSL (mirror main and only 1 adjacent, the left adjacent one was not used for some reason).
Here's hoping for a full 360 tonight.
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It was 360 at 11:50 Both Nights Pre COVID/50th. I say 50th because IDK if Enchantment's New Launches changed some things??? Or the other ones had problems last night?
owlsandcoffee
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Happy New Year to everyone! I hope it's a good one. May your least favorite attraction close, and your favorite be plussed!
Crazydisneyfanluke
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There may have been issues with the launch site, or the new walk way wont allow fireworks near there.