The calendar for the first week of July was just released and it has Fantasmic at 9 and fireworks at 9:15, so if that keeps up then I would assume not...
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New Star Wars Fireworks Show - 'Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular'
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The calendar for the first week of July was just released and it has Fantasmic at 9 and fireworks at 9:15, so if that keeps up then I would assume not...
Symphony in the Stars and Frozen are among some of the best fireworks design in recent times for me. The new show is much more of a multi-media show, with much less of an emphasis on fireworks. I think some will prefer it, others not so much.
I agree with that point. If you're coming for fireworks, you might possibly leave with a little less than you had in mind, but IMO, if you're coming for a Star Wars nighttime spectacular, this fits that bill exceptionally.
doctornick
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Yeah, I still don't fully understand why they put the launch in that location. Seems like they could/should have been able to put it in line with Hollywood Blvd which would have at least made viewing the fireworks easier for more people. The projections would still suffer but I think it would have been a greater crowd pleaser.
I tend to like the projection tech more when it is used for new, unique images rather than just showing existing films on different surfaces. For example, the ToL Awakenings
Bolt
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I'm curious with the opening of other lands, that nighttime entertainment actually might be not in the center.
That's what I thought. Now I know it's not the case.
J. D.
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To be fair, a good amount of the projections are custom footage made just for the show.
Imagineerland
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Going from just seeing videos, I think it is clear that there is potential with the setup they have here. They have all the special effect elements they could possibly need for a fantastic show. And there's alot of really good moments in the show, specifically the times where we are put right in the middle of a scene, like the space battles.
The problem is the amount of moments where its just still photos of characters or moments that go by too fast. But that can be changed since its all projections. It might be difficult to really build the scenes into a story, but I'm sure it could be done. Have Yoda or Maz tell a story about the triumphs and battles of the Jedi. That would still cover most of the same material and would have better flow.
I'm also very confused about the lack of low level pyro centered behind the theater. They shoot off plenty from the Great Movie Ride showbuilding to the left, so it can't be impossible. That would add a good punch to alot of the scenes, and give people on Hollywood Boulevard something to see. Plus, throw in projections and effects on Hollywood Boulevard. Easy and practical solution to add capacity. Imagine the trench run on Hollywood Boulevard. That could be a show highlight.
Still, looks cool if your in the right spot.
The problem is the amount of moments where its just still photos of characters or moments that go by too fast. But that can be changed since its all projections. It might be difficult to really build the scenes into a story, but I'm sure it could be done. Have Yoda or Maz tell a story about the triumphs and battles of the Jedi. That would still cover most of the same material and would have better flow.
I'm also very confused about the lack of low level pyro centered behind the theater. They shoot off plenty from the Great Movie Ride showbuilding to the left, so it can't be impossible. That would add a good punch to alot of the scenes, and give people on Hollywood Boulevard something to see. Plus, throw in projections and effects on Hollywood Boulevard. Easy and practical solution to add capacity. Imagine the trench run on Hollywood Boulevard. That could be a show highlight.
Still, looks cool if your in the right spot.
polynesiangirl
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I'm super excited to see this this summer. 
JohnD
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That's the whole point. I would prefer front and center but it's not an option. You would have to shut down the new Toy Story Land when it's built. Maybe a little longer behind the theatre until construction is done but then no more after that.
brb1006
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doctornick
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The new fireworks launch site is across World Drive -- I wouldn't think they would need to shut down any part of the park given that.
JohnD
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The question was about a front and center view. That was inside the park behind the theater.
Rob562
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Immediately behind the Chinese Theater is Pixar Place and TSMM. They'd have to shut those down to have low-level pyro behind there, like they did for previous shows.
Firing over the GMR show building is fine because you have enough clearance. Perhaps things will change in a few years once Toy Story Land opens and the current Pixar Place becomes backstage area.
And as others have kinda mentioned, with Star Wars Land going at the back of the park, it might be designed to offer it's own views of the main launched fireworks.
-Rob
21stamps
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HS closes at 7 when we will be there. Show times haven't been released yet. I've never been during the Christmas holidays, so I have no clue of schedules. Just waiting...
Goingdown13
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I imagine the reason they wanted to get them launched from a new location is because the past launch site was from the Lights Motors Action! Practice lot by the creative costuming building. As we know construction is taking place there so its either new rides or farther away fireworks at this point. (It's also not too bad to have the rides open for people who dont care much about the fireworks. Toy Story closing early puts a major strain on the rest of the park.
doctornick
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Sure. But why couldn't they build them further south (but still on the other side of World Drive) where it would have been lined up with Hollywood Blvd?