oogie boogie man
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Bye Bye Grandma. Tell Walt I said Hi.
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Final Performance of 'Illuminations : RoE' Fan Meetup - Imagination Pavilion Gardens : Sept-30th 2pm-3pm
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AJDMB05
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Going back a couple weeks rereading through this thread and this made me cry the most. I think I recall Martin has said that the crew still truly cares about this show and they're a big reason why it has gone on as long as it has. I'm so thankful to have been in orbit at the same time as such a meaningful show.
3 more shows. For those of you lucky enough to be there, enjoy it. If I cant be there, I want nothing more than the diehards here who love this show as much as I do to be there for every moment.
WhatJaneSays
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Looks like if all goes to plan I'll be able to catch it on both the 29th and 30th! (Plus the new show on the 1st if I can swing it)
hpyhnt 1000
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That wouldn’t surprise me at all. Despite being 20 years old, the show has gotten quite a few updates over the years: different pre-show music, upgraded earth globe screens, new laser units, pyro updates, new lighting effects/sequences - even the post show lighting has been updated over the years. It’s great to know the team is still so passionate about the show after all these years.
Mikey73181
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Work overnight tonight, sleep in the morning and head down there tomorrow night. Now wishing I had decided to go straight from work to the airport in the morning, tried to sleep on the plane instead, and get one extra show in tomorrow night, but oh well, will still be there for the finale Monday.
Tom Morrow
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I like Martin's idea and would like to be there as they bring the barges out and back in for the final time. At what times are they typically brought out/in?
The Empress Lilly
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The whole bridge thing happened twice tonight. At around 22:35 (so 35 minutes after the start of the show) for the globe, and once more at around 23:00.
Random: I so miss that animal roar...
Random: I so miss that animal roar...
Mark P.
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7AM flight today. Final RoE tonight and tomorrow, first EF on 10/1. Still can’t wrap my head around the fact that it’s ending nor that we made the spontaneous decision to add this trip when they announced the final date earlier this spring. From what I’m gathering in this thread, at least we’ll be in good company.
I was over at Epcot last night to see 'Illuminations', having specifically come over in the evening just to see the performance.
Figured this was my last chance to try to get a close viewing spot as Monday will likely be nuts.
Found a great spot right up front between one of the center area shops and the right hand side 'Friendship' boat dock.
I arrive about 20 minutes before 9:00, and there was a good sized crowd already camped out along the lagoon.
Silly me though, as I forgot the Park closed at 10 on a Saturday.
So I then realized I had to sit for another hour....but that 'mistake' ended up being a blessing in disguise, as when the time came to stand up I had a prime viewing spot.
Even though I've lost count of how many times I have seen 'Illuminations', the show still impresses and moves me.
Last night close view was fantastic, and everything seemed to be firing off perfectly.
I am really going to miss those patterned laser effects....although I'm sure the new shows will use the lasers in a similar way.
So glad I went last night.
Monday will be epic!
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Figured this was my last chance to try to get a close viewing spot as Monday will likely be nuts.
Found a great spot right up front between one of the center area shops and the right hand side 'Friendship' boat dock.
I arrive about 20 minutes before 9:00, and there was a good sized crowd already camped out along the lagoon.
Silly me though, as I forgot the Park closed at 10 on a Saturday.
So I then realized I had to sit for another hour....but that 'mistake' ended up being a blessing in disguise, as when the time came to stand up I had a prime viewing spot.
Even though I've lost count of how many times I have seen 'Illuminations', the show still impresses and moves me.
Last night close view was fantastic, and everything seemed to be firing off perfectly.
I am really going to miss those patterned laser effects....although I'm sure the new shows will use the lasers in a similar way.
So glad I went last night.
Monday will be epic!
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Quick observation from last night regarding the raising of the bridge between China and The Outpost -
As others have said, the bridge raises post- show around the 10:30pm mark....just after the conclusion of the post-show 'Tapestry of Nations' music.
I made the effort to get over there last night to see the process again, and right on queue, as the music ends a announcement in those two areas comes on about a 'temporary pause in your world travels' as the walkway gates are closed.
Of special note to photographers, videographers, or folks just wanting one last really close up view of the Earth Barge and other equipment -
You MUST be on The Outpost side of the drawbridge to be able to get the best view.
Standing on the China side is okay if you are stationed near the jagged edged stone wall, but the PRIME viewing spot is on the opposite side.
Why?
If you are standing by the gate on the China side, the drawbridge itself when raised blocks your view entirely.
It was nice watching the Earth Barge coast back into its backstage cove.
Impressive how something so huge can be moved so effortlessly across water.
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As others have said, the bridge raises post- show around the 10:30pm mark....just after the conclusion of the post-show 'Tapestry of Nations' music.
I made the effort to get over there last night to see the process again, and right on queue, as the music ends a announcement in those two areas comes on about a 'temporary pause in your world travels' as the walkway gates are closed.
Of special note to photographers, videographers, or folks just wanting one last really close up view of the Earth Barge and other equipment -
You MUST be on The Outpost side of the drawbridge to be able to get the best view.
Standing on the China side is okay if you are stationed near the jagged edged stone wall, but the PRIME viewing spot is on the opposite side.
Why?
If you are standing by the gate on the China side, the drawbridge itself when raised blocks your view entirely.
It was nice watching the Earth Barge coast back into its backstage cove.
Impressive how something so huge can be moved so effortlessly across water.
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Mark P.
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Thanks for the confirmation. We will do our best to get over there both nights.
Agree, although it would probably to a challenge to keep and store something that large.
Perhaps leave it on display backstage somewhere, or better yet, reuse it during specific shows.
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trainplane3
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Why hello there fellow weird Disney people...
cosmicgirl
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trainplane3
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For me, literally wherever I end up!
cosmicgirl
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The guy from Resort TV1 is scouting for locations. He looked disappointed that the front row is already taken here.
Mark P.
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Japan rail and upstairs outside Tokyo Dining were surprisingly not packed when I went by an hour ago, but I doubt that’s still the case now.
Tom Morrow
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I’m not overly concerned about getting a great view tomorrow night because I have actually seen it five times in the least month, with some great views. That also will help soften the emotional blow tomorrow.