Bolt
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That's huge...
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DHS New Fireworks Launch Area
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Rob562
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Unlike the MK where they need the trees to provide a visual block from the train, I wonder if they decided it was just easier to cut back the trees here to reduce the fire hazard from pyro fallout since they didn't have to worry about sightlines.
-Rob
Next Big Thing
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I'm not sire if it's been pointed out, but Disney has sprinklers that wet down the trees behind MK behind FL on the road leading from Grand Flo to CM parking lot. I imagine they'll have the same here.
Rob562
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Right, but if they can get away with fewer trees (and thus fewer things to wet down) it saves them money. If they could do that at the MK, I'm sure they would.
-Rob
As South Florida Water Management District permit was filed today to add five additional storage containers to this area. Not sure if this is being done for logistical reasons or if there are changes coming to the fireworks shows.
Crazydisneyfanluke
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Fingers crossed they return to the original SW show or create a new show.
TrainsOfDisney
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Ya know..... if they designed the show right... they could do an epic New Years show from that launch location that could be experienced from both DAK and DHS.....
kthomas105
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Correct me if Im wrong but didn't Martin elude to some problems with this particular launch site that limited it in some regard. Sorry I'm foggy on the details.
TrainsOfDisney
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A shell landed on world drive and exploded in a lane of traffic. I think that is when the show was cut down to such basic pyro.
I feel like they need to figure out a solution though.... DHS needs to be able to have a legit fireworks show again.
I feel like they need to figure out a solution though.... DHS needs to be able to have a legit fireworks show again.
kthomas105
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Thanks for the reply and info! Looking at the arials the launch site seems very close to the road. Granted I don't know much about these things but setting it back 100ft more or so would have probably helped with matters.
They used to and it was a good one. The exploding shells shot from the back of DHS fell on what was Residential Street then later Lights Motor Action areas that were closed off at night to guests. Now the area is the new Star Wars land.
TrainsOfDisney
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Plenty of shells would fall in the guest areas too.... over by the studios arch was quite an exciting place to watch if the wind was blowing just right!
But you are skipping over what the current launch site was built for... both Jingle Bell Jingle Bam and the current Star Wars shows debuted as legit fireworks shows launched from the current site.
Rob562
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I still think the right designer who's up for a challenge could design a fireworks show where Hollywood Blvd, Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land all have a different soundtrack playing simultaneously to the same pyro. Three shows for the cost of one, spreads crowds out through the park and encourages repeat visits to see all the different versions.
-Rob
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kthomas105
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I though an overview might be helpful for people to put the launch site in perspective to the park. I know it was for me.
That was just the last of several issues that enabled the site to be mothballed.
Epcot_Imagineer
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Any chance you could elaborate? Just like this post to pass
You are not kidding. When the launch site shot the DHS fireworks from the side of the main road, the vehicles on the road slowed down considerably.
kthomas105
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The question I have is why didn't they line the sight up with the "main street" and Chinese Theater? The retention pond to the South was put in after the launch site.
TrainsOfDisney
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That big dirt pile in the photo was used for Galaxies Edge Construction. There was some sort of bridge over world drive that carried dirt / excavation over. That could be the reason....
TrainsOfDisney
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Any chance you could elaborate? Just like this post to pass
I think there were quite a few fires being started during dry seasons but what else is new at Disney during a fireworks show? Ha