hoke2007
Active Member
If those are the LOW from Epcot, I'm going to be extremely upset.
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Lights of Winter not being displayed this year (2009)!?!
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If those are the LOW from Epcot, I'm going to be extremely upset.
Mr.EPCOT
Active Member
100% real. On top of that, there is some kind of new display at Tokyo Disneyland that is named Lights of Winter. I have yet to find any pictures of it.
My best friend had a great idea of putting together a campaign to send in Christmas light bulbs in to Disney to protest the removal. Bonus points for an LED bulb.
hpyhnt 1000
Well-Known Member
WHAT A KICK IN THE GEOSPHERE!!! Look at what Disneyland Paris has!!!!!
I don't f#%king believe it.
Kick in the geosphere is right.
hpyhnt 1000
Well-Known Member
I got a whole strand of battery operated ones. They even twinkle. I'll be sure to send them in with a new, much angrier letter.
Here's what the DLP LoW look like at night. Remember we used to have this?
Azerin
Active Member
OK... I am very annoyed/upset by this change but I feel like I must correct something.
DLP did have Lights of Winter going down their Main Street; however, they stopped doing that several years ago and as far as I know are not back this year (I was there at Halloween and they had up the posts along Main Street that basically replaced the LoW so I don't think those pictures are from this year)
DLP did have Lights of Winter going down their Main Street; however, they stopped doing that several years ago and as far as I know are not back this year (I was there at Halloween and they had up the posts along Main Street that basically replaced the LoW so I don't think those pictures are from this year)
CTXRover
Well-Known Member
WHAT A KICK IN THE GEOSPHERE!!! Look at what Disneyland Paris has!!!!!
That picture is from earlier this decade. DLP has not had that particular display for many years. It was replaced with lighted decorative posts with princess crowns on top several years ago, likely utilizing LED technology. Below is a recent picture of this newer display from DLRPtoday showing the current decorations:
Doesn't make the loss of LOW any easier though. Still awaiting a response from my letter I sent them.
hpyhnt 1000
Well-Known Member
After further research, you're right, so at least its not THAT much of a slap in the face. Still doesn't make the loss of our LoW any better.
And if I may say so, the LoW looked so much more magical than those LED crown things DLP has now.
Mr.EPCOT
Active Member
That picture is from earlier this decade. DLP has not had that particular display for many years. It was replaced with lighted decorative posts with princess crowns on top several years ago, likely utilizing LED technology. Below is a recent picture of this newer display from DLRPtoday showing the current decorations:
Doesn't make the loss of LOW any easier though. Still awaiting a response from my letter I sent them.
Ah, my bad. Sorry, everyone. I saw a picture in Disney Twenty-Three, so it didn't occur to me it might be outdated.
nemofinder22
Well-Known Member
I think you meant Hong Kong Disneyland is getting a new verison Lights of Winter:xmas: AND new this year it's a small world Christmas!
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Wow, that’s an outrageous cost for something not that valuable. The seating area used for these parties is under cover blocking most of the high fireworks. I’ve watched from there before the area was repurposed for dessert parties.
I will be celebrating New Year’s in Disney this year (3rd year in a row) and will be dining at the parks. It’s a great time to be in Disney. But this party is way too expensive and underwhelming.
What I got instead was a great few of the few up close fireworks and a ceiling-blocked view of all those high and behind the castle fireworks.
This party is a huge waste of money for any guest. You are better off camping out a good spot along Main Street or the castle circle and getting hot dogs from Casey's. You'll have a much better view, even if you have to look around a really tall guy.
THEMEPARKPIONEER
Well-Known Member
WHAT A KICK IN THE GEOSPHERE!!! Look at what Disneyland Paris has!!!!!
They should send them to epcot... why:shrug:. They look horrible in main street, Main Street should have classic lights like the other ones (my opinion), and they must not be obsolete like the ones at epcot (Cough BS Cough).
MarkTwain
Well-Known Member
Oh, I disagree. The Parisian Lights of Winter clutter the look of Main Street and block the view of the Castle. The crowns look much prettier and do a better job of accentuating the street... in my opinion of course
TTA1
New Member
Disneyland Paris Lights Of Winter were retired after the Christmas season 2004/2005.
I was there for that Christmas with my Mum (52 yrs), who was dying of cancer (and died 3 months later). I'll never forget her face, as it lit up with joy, when she saw the lights were dancing and the snow falling on main street with Carol of the Bells playing. She had tears of joy and happiness in her eyes.
I was gutted when they retired them, but in Christmas 2005/06 I found them at Epcot, I got joy from seeing them each year and remembering my Mum and the memory of her face light up when she was see them in Paris. Now this year at Epcot, I'll see nothing :shrug:
...I don't think they looked as bad and cluttered, when you were there as much as they do in the picture.
I was there for that Christmas with my Mum (52 yrs), who was dying of cancer (and died 3 months later). I'll never forget her face, as it lit up with joy, when she saw the lights were dancing and the snow falling on main street with Carol of the Bells playing. She had tears of joy and happiness in her eyes.
I was gutted when they retired them, but in Christmas 2005/06 I found them at Epcot, I got joy from seeing them each year and remembering my Mum and the memory of her face light up when she was see them in Paris. Now this year at Epcot, I'll see nothing :shrug:
...I don't think they looked as bad and cluttered, when you were there as much as they do in the picture.
Oh, I disagree. The Parisian Lights of Winter clutter the look of Main Street and block the view of the Castle. The crowns look much prettier and do a better job of accentuating the street... in my opinion of course
The point is EPCOT doesn't even have lighted street lamps this year. They didn't even bother putting up the dove of peace garden, for crying out loud!
I honestly don't know how I'm gonna stomach being in that park after dark. I had just extended my December weekend with a night at the oardwalk last minute. I fly down Fri Dec 4 and was going to visit EPCOT most then go to MK and DHS with my on Sun/Mon. Now I'm thinking I'll just pop into EPCOT to see the AA carolers and some storytellers, perhaps catch CP on standby then spend the rest of my time at the resorts. I'd much rather be at Osborne after dark now.
My brothers were thinking of skipping EPCOT anyway to go offsite or to a waterpark. I was trying to convince them not to miss anything Disney, but now I'm not gonna bother.
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
I agree. That would probably be the the cheapest route, but hardly obsolete.
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Actually, I think they are adding them back, though, they will be different.
Still...Those pics hurt.
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
That's true, too....They could at least put up a few smaller displays. EPCOT has NOTHING...