a spectacle... of broken lights

[Nmoody1]

Not sure if it was because of the rain tbis evening, but a lot of lights were out at osborne - a few angels, the train, entire building near peace on earth globe and a corner of the vuilding by the tree. Also the 'osborne lights' sign and reindeer were out.

Shame!

 

[Cody5242]

This happened last week too and it was also raining. It would be a shame if there is no maintenance for the lights

 

[backinaction]

I went at the beginning of the month and half the lights on the tower of terror sign were out. pathetic

 

[rangerbob]

I was there last Friday. The only problems they were having was with the pixel canopy with several lights staying on which is a constant problem with pixels.

 

[ToTBellHop]

This is common with rain...and not surprising. I really feel one of the few things about which we really CAN'T complain about Disney's maintenance are the Osborne Lights. They are beautifully maintained year-after-year. Rain = electrical issues with outdoor lighting. This isn't unique to Disney.

The Tower of Terror sign on the other hand...totally Disney's fault. And unacceptable.

 

[raymusiccity]

This is common with rain...and not surprising. I really feel one of the few things about which we really CAN'T complain about Disney's maintenance are the Osborne Lights. They are beautifully maintained year-after-year. Rain = electrical issues with outdoor lighting. This isn't unique to Disney.

The Tower of Terror sign on the other hand...totally Disney's fault. And unacceptable.

I agree. I think we'll be seeing a lot of dim bulbs on this thread. This reminds me of Christmas Family Vacation. They better check out that switch in the garage. All the lights will come on!

 

[tahqa]

On Saturday, with the rain, there were many sections not working. However, on Wednesday (again, with rain) the entire show was working with no issues. Yeah, it's bad show when it's not working but I'm sure that they are doing their best to keep it up and running.

 

[John]

Yea....this isn't something we should get our panties in a bunch over. It isn't like they can make repairs during open hours. Can you imagine how many feet of wiring is in something of that scope?

 

[bgraham34]

It happens with peoples home displays as well in the rain. You are going to lost some of the lights when it rains.

 

[xdan0920]

We have a 50k(ballpark figure, could be more, could be a less) light display. When it rains, the whole thing is hit or miss. Sometimes everything stays on with no issues, sometimes half the house goes out. Depends on if water gets into the connections and trips the safety outlets. Once they trip, you can't get them back going until everything is dried out. And obviously, there is no way to do that during open hours.

 

[Bolt]

They have a full time team on the lights - trust me, it's not a lack of maintenance.

 

[George]

We have a 50k(ballpark figure, could be more, could be a less) light display. When it rains, the whole thing is hit or miss. Sometimes everything stays on with no issues, sometimes half the house goes out. Depends on if water gets into the connections and trips the safety outlets. Once they trip, you can't get them back going until everything is dried out. And obviously, there is no way to do that during open hours.

Pics?

 

[Goofnut1980]

Don't they have a full time - 9 person - staff for the lights?!

 

[Hakunamatata]

Someone should be flogged!

 

[wdisney9000]

I agree. I think we'll be seeing a lot of dim bulbs on this thread. This reminds me of Christmas Family Vacation. They better check out that switch in the garage. All the lights will come on!

Dont forget the drum roll! This is probly what George K will look like when he flips the switch for MM+ to go live.

Then they should have cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) step out in his robe with beer can in hand to let everyone know "*****ers full"

 

[Buck]

How is this news or a rumor?

 

[danlb_2000]

How is this news or a rumor?

Observations about problems in the park can be considered news.

 

[pmaljr]

Well, it's funny, they were all pretty much working when we were there, the week of 11/9 - 11/16

 

[Ariel484]

They were working perfectly on 11/9.

 

[WDWFan_Boston]

Lights in this condition in the rain are understandable. I'm still steaming from the condition of the monorail.