KumbaRider
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Connor002 said:
Exactly what I was thinking...
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Inferno Barge Explosion??
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Exactly what I was thinking...
Android-XS
Member
Bummer, I would think that Disney is working hard to get the barge back in working order ASAP.
WDWScottieBoy
Well-Known Member
Android-XS said:
After talking with the pyro CMs last night, he said it's going to take quite a while as it did cause severe damage. He said it's out indefinitely, which means it's not going to be something simple to fix.
So if you had to guess how long do you think it would be before Illuminations is back to normal?
By the inferno barge being down, does this mean there is no "fire blasts" at all or just some of the normal fireworks shells that are launched?
I will be there in a few days, and my wife has never seen it before. Are these major missing pieces to the show or just minor pieces of the show?
Many thanks
Marty
By the inferno barge being down, does this mean there is no "fire blasts" at all or just some of the normal fireworks shells that are launched?
I will be there in a few days, and my wife has never seen it before. Are these major missing pieces to the show or just minor pieces of the show?
Many thanks
Marty
peter11435
Well-Known Member
While the inferno barge is out there will be no inferno (giant fire ball) in the center of the lagoon. My guess (and I have no real info it is just opinion) is that the inferno barge will return however I don't think the ALF launced pyro (first two in the show) will return. I think they will most likely continue to do those alternative ways.MJL said:
imagineersrock
New Member
I can't really picture the show without the inferno... it seems like the first segment would feel a little "empty" without it. Hope it returns soon, if at all!
I wonder if the change in those first two shots is really that noticeable... the way it has always been done (with the air launch) made for a really neat effect.
I wonder if the change in those first two shots is really that noticeable... the way it has always been done (with the air launch) made for a really neat effect.
imagineersrock said:
I have seen RoE run without the inferno on New Years Eve 1999/2000. Due to the massive amount of pyro they had in the lagoon, they didnt want to risk the flames settings any of it off, so it was turned off. It did reduce the impact of the opening, but it wasnt as bad as you might expect.
imagineersrock
New Member
Thats good to hear. In that case while a little dissapointing for a frequent visitor, at least it doesn't sound like the show is any less impressive for a first time guest -which is what really matters, in my opinion.wdwmagic said:
Show without the Inferno Barge is still good
I've seen the show twice when for whatever reason the barge was in place but did not activate. In some ways I enjoyed the show more, the colors of the other fireworks that go off when the fire ball is normally roaring seems richer and better. In some ways it makes a nice change of pace.
I've seen the show twice when for whatever reason the barge was in place but did not activate. In some ways I enjoyed the show more, the colors of the other fireworks that go off when the fire ball is normally roaring seems richer and better. In some ways it makes a nice change of pace.
WDWScottieBoy
Well-Known Member
Yeah, for those that don't know the show (or do but not very well) it will still be an excellent show.
I didn't realize the first shells missing at first, but the fireball obviously. It still went off amazingly (the show), and it didn't have any "voids" in it when the fire was supposed to go.
There was actually more applause the other night than I can remember, and the park was dead; I usually go at moderate/busy times.
So....the barge will be back, and I'll try to get some more information on Friday when I go back.
I didn't realize the first shells missing at first, but the fireball obviously. It still went off amazingly (the show), and it didn't have any "voids" in it when the fire was supposed to go.
There was actually more applause the other night than I can remember, and the park was dead; I usually go at moderate/busy times.
So....the barge will be back, and I'll try to get some more information on Friday when I go back.
TheOneVader
Well-Known Member
I have video of the first segment, Chaos, without the inferno barge and the missing air-launch fireworks that I'll try to get up later. Just got back 15 min ago.
CrashNet
Well-Known Member
Wow...talk about a bunch of different stories. As a CM for EPCOT, I'll go ahead and reconfirm Steve (WDWMagic's) post concerning the inferno barge. The day of the event, there was no meteor or big bang (no ALF launches), and it looked a little strange. The fire barge remained on the lagoon that night, and they did have a few technical difficulties. RoE still went off beautifully, and I have to give high honors to the pyro, event, and entertainment staff for working so quickly to get the show running smoothly for that night.
The inferno barge has not been sent back out to the lagoon since then, and it will be a while until an investigation is complete to determine why this event occured. No one was injured this time, but the barge will not be back on the water until they know why it happened and what caused it to happen. Those are the two biggest concerns, with the least of which being repairing the barge.
Also, as FYI, the burnoff actually does occur nightly at 10:30, not just on Thursday during EMH, complete with the announcement. A few quests still roam around the park then, sometimes just coming out of one of the countries after dinner.
The inferno barge has not been sent back out to the lagoon since then, and it will be a while until an investigation is complete to determine why this event occured. No one was injured this time, but the barge will not be back on the water until they know why it happened and what caused it to happen. Those are the two biggest concerns, with the least of which being repairing the barge.
Also, as FYI, the burnoff actually does occur nightly at 10:30, not just on Thursday during EMH, complete with the announcement. A few quests still roam around the park then, sometimes just coming out of one of the countries after dinner.
EPCOT_pyro
New Member
Correct Info
The reason there were so many support boats out there because it was during the 2nd half of setup. The barges are brought out in 2 sets: EarthGlobe and 2 Maxi barges, and in the 2nd set: Inferno and the final 2 maxi barges. The official word is that there was a pyro malfunction with the inferno A.L.F. launch system, there was absolutely nobody hurt, and the cause of the malfunction is still under investigation. I assure you that it will be more that 5 days to bring back into show. Inferno will be out of show indefinitely, until the investigation is complete, and the inferno barge is rebuilt, or whatever it is they want to do.
-EPCOT_pyro
The reason there were so many support boats out there because it was during the 2nd half of setup. The barges are brought out in 2 sets: EarthGlobe and 2 Maxi barges, and in the 2nd set: Inferno and the final 2 maxi barges. The official word is that there was a pyro malfunction with the inferno A.L.F. launch system, there was absolutely nobody hurt, and the cause of the malfunction is still under investigation. I assure you that it will be more that 5 days to bring back into show. Inferno will be out of show indefinitely, until the investigation is complete, and the inferno barge is rebuilt, or whatever it is they want to do.
-EPCOT_pyro
