IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth tidbit

wdwmagic

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Originally posted by OnWithTheShow
Actually each shell from the air launcher in the beginning has a small computer chip inside instead of a fuse to make the timing more accurate. I am sure they are more expensive than normal shells, but wind is also a factor with the air launch since they come from outside the lagoon.

Sure, but the launch base-station system itself costs a fortune. So i dont think they would go to the expense of developing and installing the launch system, only to then refuse to spend the money on the actual shells.
 

CrashNet

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Anybody gotta video?

Does anybody have a recent video they made of RoE? (ie this year, 2002) If so, can you post the link or give it to Steve so he can put it up on the website!:) I'm kind of curious to see what its like without the inferno barge.
 

Rob M

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New show video

Speaking of Reflections of Earth video, Steve mentioned about a week ago that he was posting a high-quality video of the show on this site. I was just wondering if he could describe any new aspects of the video and the date when he expects that it will be available for download. I hope it looks great, as always!
 

wdwmagic

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Re: New show video

Originally posted by Rob M
Speaking of Reflections of Earth video, Steve mentioned about a week ago that he was posting a high-quality video of the show on this site. I was just wondering if he could describe any new aspects of the video and the date when he expects that it will be available for download. I hope it looks great, as always!

Yeah I will be posting a high bit rate version - hopefully within the next couple of weeks. I will post on the WHATSNEW page when its up there. :)
 

wdwmagic

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Re: Anybody gotta video?

Originally posted by cac2889
Does anybody have a recent video they made of RoE? (ie this year, 2002) If so, can you post the link or give it to Steve so he can put it up on the website!:) I'm kind of curious to see what its like without the inferno barge.

I saw the show run minus the Inferno on New Years Eve 99/2000. That night it didnt run due to the huge amounts of pyro in the lagoon. They didnt want to run the risk of the inferno heat connecting with the WW3 barge. If you are a regular watcher of the show, it will look very obvious to you that something is missing. However, to a first time viewer, I dont think a missing inferno barge will significantly impact the enjoyment of the show.

The most bizzare IllumiNations I have ever seen was the July 4 show during the wild fire year (I think it was 98, cant be certain). That year they did the whole show MINUS any pyro - it ran just with the lasers, audio and fountains.
 

wdwmagic

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Originally posted by donaldfan
has anyone contacted Disney to get an official reply as to what is happening?

I did check with a good contact, who informed me that RoE is currently having each show element rehabbed in turn. So it is just planned maintenence :)
 

Bw2002

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4 Weeks

I was in Disney last week and I just happened to be at the drawbridge when they were setting up for ROE. I asked the guy maning the crowds on the bridge about the infrno. He told me it is on rehan for the next 4 weeks. It does make a difference in the show, but I still understood it, and have only seen it once, a year ago.
 

MrPromey

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Re: Anybody gotta video?

Originally posted by cac2889
Does anybody have a recent video they made of RoE? (ie this year, 2002) If so, can you post the link or give it to Steve so he can put it up on the website!:) I'm kind of curious to see what its like without the inferno barge.

I have one from mid February but they were using the Inferno barge in that one as well. As a matter of fact, all of the show element were working that night.
 

MrNonacho

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Just wanted to add that the Fountain of Nations was up and running (but not performing, for whatever reason) on Thursday, March 7.
 

Bdis86

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Everything is back to normal now at RoE, but for the last sea wall launch, Disney is using cheeper, shorter fireworks. Now all of the Sea Wall Fireworks are the same short fizzle, as the last set used to be long fizzle. Still a great show though. As for the Fountain of Nations, it couldn't be better. The high launchers in the middle work much better, and the show is every 15 min. once again. However, one of the side launchers is out. The fog is intense. The shows are both great! Also, all songs have been brought back for the Fountain of Nations, including, "Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand."
 

WeirdOne

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Hello All, I'm going April 5th to EPCOT only. School trip. Can anyone tell me what sections/parts of IllumiNations will/won't be running. I really hope the Inferno barge isn't out. I hope the show is in full swing. ANY info is greatly appreciated, as this thread is confusing me :hammer:.

- The WeirdOne :D
 

Testtrack321

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Does anybody know a good link to find the music "Suprise in the Sky's: Air Battle"? The new re-mix with the eletric gutar from the Fountain of Nations. I loved the show and its good it was restored to what it was like in 1994. I saw some pictures of the mist and it floods the whole Innoventions courtyard!
 

Rob M

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Does anyone know if the new video, which will soon be posted on this website, will include the inferno barge? I think the show would be neat to see without, in terms of any fillers that they might use to compensate, yet i probably would prefer to see the show as a whole. I can't wait to see the knew footage either way!
 

WeirdOne

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Ok, UPDATE on I - ROE.

Everything is working now, EXCEPT...

The seawall launches. And at the end, all the finale fireworks, like loud like 5 boom things. Everything past the we go on sequence where the fireworks that looks like white dots, isn't showing.

I saw this show today, April 5th. So, this is recent.

- The WeirdOne :D
 

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