Rumor New nighttime show at Epcot

[MaximumEd]

I just hope it’s a worthy successor to ROE and hits me in the EPCOT Center feels.

 

[Unbanshee]

The show at the Olympics didn't seem to really be any advancement over what we saw at Disney Springs. Still just a series of LEDs in the sky.

You're joking, right? What we saw at the Olympics showed a huge advancement in their ability to effectively show and represent identifiable shapes. Disney Springs was a joke compared to what we just saw

 

[wdwmagic]

You're joking, right? What we saw at the Olympics showed a huge advancement in their ability to effectively show and represent identifiable shapes. Disney Springs was a joke compared to what we just saw

They were Intel Shooting Star drones - exactly the same as at Disney Springs. It looked to be very very similar to what we saw - a dotted outline shape in the sky. I believe it was a similar number too - about 300.

 

[celluloid]

I love the idea of a new show but It has me concerned. I saw Happily Ever After last night for the third time at a different perspective than I saw the previous 2. In my opinion, it reminds me of why tech is great but you should always be careful on writing or pacing of a show.

 

[djjohng]

According to an article on Wired, the PyeongChang show used 1,218 drones, which set a record for most drones used in a show.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I love the idea of a new show but It has me concerned. I saw Happily Ever After last night for the third time at a different perspective than I saw the previous 2. In my opinion, it reminds me of why tech is great but you should always be careful on writing or pacing of a show.

I just saw it for the first time...and I am NOT a fireworks guy (actually think they divert attention from important issues)...

I really liked it. But even still...it's got such a limited appeal longterm. I guess they can tinker/modify it to change it up easily now...but in 5 years if it's basically the same? It's gonna be really old. They overuse these shows and the appeal goes away if you're not a first/only timer.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

If my Fireworks Dessert Party next January for my wedding is disrupted by this... i.e., Illuminations is under refurbishment, I will SCREAM.

I had the same thing...it was cheap and really nice (as was the wedding in the showcase and reception in the living seas...)

...but it was 14 years ago...so there might be the issue.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

According to an article on Wired, the PyeongChang show used 1,218 drones, which set a record for most drones used in a show.

But how many did maverick, goose, and iceman shoot down?

 

[disnyfan89]

I just saw it for the first time...and I am NOT a fireworks guy (actually think they divert attention from important issues)...

I really liked it. But even still...it's got such a limited appeal longterm. I guess they can tinker/modify it to change it up easily now...but in 5 years if it's basically the same? It's gonna be really old. They overuse these shows and the appeal goes away if you're not a first/only timer.

While I understand what people are saying about the over use of projections at all the fireworks shows I can't help but wonder if people used to think the same thing when WDW had three Fireworks shows running at the same time at all the parks? After all, it's just explosions in the sky timed to music... gets kinda old doesn't it?

 

[Prince Thomas]

I love Fantasmic! Was the only reason why i visited DHS last year.

Happily Ever After and Fantasmic do have similar (Albeit not identical) storylines though. Would like to see a little bit more distinction.

HEA and Fantasmic have similar storylines????

 

[wdwmagic]

According to an article on Wired, the PyeongChang show used 1,218 drones, which set a record for most drones used in a show.

Ah sorry, I was referring to the closing ceremony which used 300 drones. The opening with over 1000 was prerecorded and not live, so that doesn’t count!

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

While I understand what people are saying about the over use of projections at all the fireworks shows I can't help but wonder if people used to think the same thing when WDW had three Fireworks shows running at the same time at all the parks? After all, it's just explosions in the sky timed to music... gets kinda old doesn't it?

I can only answer for me...but I think that fireworks are automatically more of a spectacle. So there's more of a visceral "wow" than a projection is gonna be.

No matter how big your tv is...it's still just a tv.

There's a danger to the cost cutting projection based shows...if you run 3 (already have 2)...people may stop watching and look to go on the rides that you haven't built

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

HEA and Fantasmic have similar storylines????

Disney's greatest hits...like the promos they used to put on the VHS tapes...

World of color is too...but it's cooler

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

The Illuminations party has been the centerpiece of our wedding since we began planning a year and a half ago. I just can't with this. Sure, I don't want the show to change -- but more importantly, I'd rather have ANY show than nothing by January!

Rough spot...for sure...but if you want comfort, look at this:

Nothing is gonna happen...let's be serious. This thread started as typical "I'm hearing it's a go and we're 12-24 months out"...
But that was 12 months ago.

While I have zero doubts they're looking/working on something...they have capex out the wazzoo and they just changed mk (to save money..so that's the one caveat) fireworks months ago. It's not likely this will Happen in 11 months.

...one other thing is for sure: you'd love to have my bill as compared to yours

 

[Prince Thomas]

That's the excuse those who hate HEA use, they're not at all the same. Remember just ignore those who criticize Happily Ever After, I know I do. At this point they're just being bitter for fun.

Well thats someones opinion, i respect that. But saying they have similar storylines is just plain silly. They are nothing alike........ like at all. I enjoy both!

 

[Phicinfan]

But how many did maverick, goose, and iceman shoot down?

Uh...Goose died.....

 

[Horizons78]

As a fan of the current show and its predecessors, I’ll be sad to see it go, but hopeful that it’s spirit lives on in its replacement.

That being said, I’ve thought for some time now that there is one, and only one, way to celebrate the final performance of reflections of earth, whenever that may be:

1. Stage the WW3 barges in the lagoon....gonna need those.
2. Symphony orchestra performs the soundtrack live! Place them at Showcase Plaza.
3. Kelly Coffey sings “Promise” live with the orchestra backing.

And there you have it. Not a dry eye in the house.

C’mon Disney...DO IT!

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Uh...Goose died.....

He's fictional...they can bring him back like General Hospital

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

As a fan of the current show and its predecessors, I’ll be sad to see it go, but hopeful that it’s spirit lives on in its replacement.

That being said, I’ve thought for some time now that there is one, and only one, way to celebrate the final performance of reflections of earth, whenever that may be:

1. Stage the WW3 barges in the lagoon....gonna need those.
2. Symphony orchestra performs the soundtrack live! Place them at Showcase Plaza.
3. Kelly Coffey sings “Promise” live with the orchestra backing.

And there you have it. Not a dry eye in the house.

C’mon Disney...DO IT!

I like it...end it with wiring the globe with plastique and blowing it to hell...

It can sink to live with the 3 headed fishes

 

[Haymarket2008]

DroneCot.

Has a ring to it.