New Star Wars Fireworks Show - 'Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular'

[Kevin_W]

I haven't gotten thru out the comments posted so far, ( I will later) but I just wanted to put down my thoughts about this show. I went to see it last night, and I have say the following taking into account that I am comparing it to Disney Standards.

- LMITED SPACE: The optimal viewing angle is from dead center in the hub. Viewing from the back is basically none existent. Having this said, almost half the space is taken up by the dessert party off to the side. The 2 projection towers seemed out of place and out of symmetry, makes the hub looks smaller and cramped.

- SYMMETRY: The symmetry of this show is basically none existent. It was kind of chaotic at times, I never felt like there was an "optimal" spot to see the show. Projections are located on top of the Chinese theater, veering left, and then a separate projection area to the far right, (close to the little mermaid show). Fireworks are off set to the right, at times it felt like there was a completely different show happening next door with fire works. The low altitude primer fireworks seem to have to suffer from symmetry as well. It was just... odd.

- PROJECTIONS: Projections were decent I have to say, Some scenes worked, some scenes didn't. but nothing like celebrate the magic or the Tree of life. I was located close to the middle hub, and the stage pillars (used for the day time star wars cat walk) obstructed the view and kind of took away form the whole show.

Over all it felt like this was not a permanent set up. It did have a makeshift feel to it and I hate to say this, but it was very Universal Studio'ish.

Over all it's a welcomed addition... but this is one of those "you could have knocked it out of the park" but instead it felt half a$$ed.

ok rant over

Thanks for your thoughts. The Star Wars fireworks were possibly my favorite fireworks show I've ever seen and this seemed like it should just be an improvement on those. I'm sad to hear it's not.

 

[ptaylor]

Roddy was a very highly respected member of UC. Disney is lucky to have him.

Maybe so, but as of right now, his two shows are below Disney standards and expectations.

 

[peter11435]

The show has less fireworks but there is much more to it than the previous fireworks shows. The limited viewing is a problem but aside from that the show is not flawed in my opinion. I guess it comes down to where you view from because everyone I was with and those around us enjoyed it more than the previous shows. If you're looking for a huge fireworks display you will be disappointed, but that is not what this meant to be.

 

[Next Big Thing]

Maybe so, but as of right now, his two shows are below Disney standards and expectations.

I don't think anyone is proud of the SW Stage Show. It was a hastily thrown together thing to add more Star Wars.

As for the fireworks, I personally loved them from the view in the hub. I'm not stupid enough to blindly watch the show and not realize that only people in the immediate area around me could fully appreciate it though. It's unfortunate and an obvious flaw, but if you get a good spot, I actually highly recommend the show. It's just not a show with endless fireworks.

Of course, it was the most action-packed fireworks show I think i'd ever seen. Sort of like Uni's Transformers ride (non-stop action) as a fireworks show.

 

[flynnibus]

Just to point something out,ToLA is also a collection of original stories....

Also, people need to put in perspective that shows like this are hard to create due to the fact the images cant be re-created!

You have to use what you are given and many times it can come off as a bunch of movies scenes thrwon together because in the end that is what it is!

Fantasmic would disagree with you

 

[jrogue]

Imagine if they combined the Galactic Spectacular with the Symphony in the Stars? That would be the ultimate firework spectacular. Also, partially what I expected them to be doing from the beginning. Can someone just .. get on that, please?

 

[mickey v-neck]

Everyone's entitled to an opinion. Some will see it and like it. Some won't.

I was pointing out the basic issues are clear to see to any one educated in the matter without seeing it.

Elitism aside, what a world we live in where an experience can be fully judged by watching a YouTube video.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Elitism aside, what a world we live in where an experience can be fully judged by watching a YouTube video.

He didn't say "fully". He said the basic issues are clear. I cannot FULLY judge Donald Trump as I haven't met him, but I can detect his basic issues from watching videos.

 

[Disney Analyst]

I just wish it was a show about the movies... not about one franchise.. Alas...

 

[mickey v-neck]

He didn't say "fully". He said the basic issues are clear. I cannot FULLY judge Donald Trump as I haven't met him, but I can detect his basic issues from watching videos.

He said that actually, you know, seeing a show could only possibly have the effect of reaffirming what you think by watching a YouTube video of it. Sorry, that's bull.

 

[ToTBellHop]

He said that actually, you know, seeing a show could only possibly have the effect of reaffirming what you think by watching a YouTube video of it. Sorry, that's bull.

He said "basic issues." So.

Things that can be determined with a computer or tablet:

1. There are fewer fireworks than the predecessor
2. The fireworks they have are too low and way off center
3. The show is all over the place making it hard to focus on what to look at
4. The show has an area with adequate viewing that is woefully small
5. The view from the bulk of Hollywood Blvd. is dreadful
6. The show has a pacing issue, no story, and sloppily slapped together music
7. Projections are impressive (for projections) but there are too many obstructions

At the end of the day, it replaced a popular, short-lived fireworks spectacular that had better viewing angles, more viewing sites, and better pyro. But no projection mapping.

 

[halltd]

BTW, there are some operational changes coming that will help with getting more guests into the hub area.

Please be the end to the cupcake parties and/or removal of the center stage!

One can dream, right?

 

[No Name]

From the video, I think it looks good.

First, about the fireworks, this is a projection show with fireworks in the background. Since they are not the main focus, and are instead support to the projections, they can't go off every second. It would actually be distracting and worse if there were many more fireworks. If projection shows aren't your thing, that's fine. If you are unhappy that they got rid of a purely firework show, that's fine. But that doesn't make this show bad.

Onto the projections... I am surprised by how good they look considering that the Chinese theater (with palm trees in front) is not an easy surface to project onto. The Great Movie ride signs didn't stick out to me except at one or two points, and the palm trees never really bothered me. I wonder if it's any worse (or better) in person. The top part of the theater, I think, was certainly utilized well. Overall, great job on the projections. And the effects too, those really added to the show.

My only small qualm is that there's no plot. There's no strong climax. And there really isn't much progression. It's a nice mashup of scenes and I can see the appeal and promotional value in that, but I would've rathered some original concept.

Otherwise I like this show and think it's an improvement to the park. A plus in my book.

 

[marni1971]

He said that actually, you know, seeing a show could only possibly have the effect of reaffirming what you think by watching a YouTube video of it. Sorry, that's bull.

Get your facts right. And close the door as you come in.

Rudeness and sarcasm are not good traits for someone wanting to settle in. Thanks.

 

[YodaMan]

The schedule seems to keep changing, but for now it looks like 9:30 fireworks and 9:00 Fantasmic for July. 9:30 park close if there's one Fantasmic, 10:00 park close if there's a second Fantasmic at 10:30.

 

[jrhwdw]

Well, night 5 for SW AGS, still no flame throwers. What's going on????

 

[ToTBellHop]

Well, night 5 for SW AGS, still no flame throwers. What's going on????

Pilot light is out.

 

[goodolgm]

Tonight's show had the flame throwers in show. Wow, incredible.

 

[jrhwdw]

Tonight's show had the flame throwers in show. Wow, incredible.

WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Was any one there last night? Pics? Video?

 

[goodolgm]

Hope this embed code works, I did not have a photo or video but found one on Instagram.

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