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

[Speedy71]

You know what I want disney?

 

[Speedy71]

Absolutely to cover the cuts. I think there was another poster who mentioned that they basically have a whole list of project announcements that they hold until they are necessary, which makes complete sense. Why release information if you don't have to? The goal is to release information like this to shift the focus off of the negative online chatter.

Massive cuts to our operation? Hey......Look! Over there! Star Wars!

Yet it seems to work for many in fanboi circles. It's like distracting a toddler with candy.

Which is why I'm not going to let them off the hook about this BS.

 

[YodaMan]

So far one of them is blue, but I don't know if that's just a primer or the final shade they're aiming for

 

[wdwmagic]

This is the current look

 

[Mike S]

This is the current look
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Random guy in red flashing Devil Horns, lol. Rock on buddy.

 

[ford91exploder]

This is the current look
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Ye gods They look like WW II machine gun nests on the beaches of Normandy.

 

[The Hatbox Ghost]

I snapped this today, they added metal 'roll up' doors. And it looks like blue and beige are the final intended colors. The blue does match the blue building in the background (formerly American Idol) and the beige matches the beige building on that side.

 

[The Hatbox Ghost]

Here's another facing the theater. Looks odd to me though having two different colors opposite another.

 

[halltd]

Wow. Those really narrow the view of the theater...and consequently the fireworks show. Doesn't seem like the best idea for a seemingly popular show.

 

[The Hatbox Ghost]

Wow. Those really narrow the view of the theater...and consequently the fireworks show. Doesn't seem like the best idea for a seemingly popular show.

Frankly that's my concern as well. They do significantly narrow your view of the theater, which I thought is now supposed to be THE view after ripping out Mickey's sorcerer hat. But maybe the thought is that our eyes will be on the sky now, for fireworks?

 

[Mike S]

Frankly that's my concern as well. They do significantly narrow your view of the theater, which I thought is now supposed to be THE view after ripping out Mickey's sorcerer hat. But maybe the thought is that our eyes will be on the sky now, for fireworks?

You don't really notice them until you get there. I don't think they were really visible from the front end of Hollywood Blvd. so that view is intact.

 

[halltd]

Frankly that's my concern as well. They do significantly narrow your view of the theater, which I thought is now supposed to be THE view after ripping out Mickey's sorcerer hat. But maybe the thought is that our eyes will be on the sky now, for fireworks?

I've seen the current fireworks show several times because I think it's that good (I love being covered in fallout during a show - it means you're really IN the action!). But, in order to fully experience that show, you need to be near the end of the buildings on Hollywood. Even then, the trees kind of obstructed your view, but it wasn't that bad. These new towers appear to push the prime viewing spots basically INTO the hub, rendering much of the street as "obstructed view". Plus, the new stage sucked up a lot of the standing real estate in the hub (not to mention the dessert parties). The combination of the stage and those towers just seems super odd to me considering the effort they've gone through at the MK to ensure obstruction-free views of the projection show and fireworks (well besides the hideous light poles).

 

[The Hatbox Ghost]

You don't really notice them until you get there. I don't think they were really visible from the front end of Hollywood Blvd. so that view is intact.

That's a good point, you don't see the towers from afar but you are keenly aware of them as you approach the hub. I'm sure it will all come together and be more cohesive in the end.

 

[Speedy71]

 

[Speedy71]

View attachment 141622 Here's another facing the theater. Looks odd to me though having two different colors opposite another.

When are you coming to WDW? (Because your name is the Hatbox Ghost)

 

[The Hatbox Ghost]

When are you coming to WDW? (Because your name is the Hatbox Ghost)

LOL, I agree The Hatbox Ghost belongs at WDW! "I" am currently spooking at DL and hope the good folks at WDW have immediate plans to invite "me" (or my evil twin) for permanent internment at the WDW HM Hope to see you soon!

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Random guy in red flashing Devil Horns, lol. Rock on buddy.

I thought he was giving the finger. Lol I will go with what you see.

 

[DHSCM]

Timetable for the debut? The new QSFB booths at Echo lake make me believe they are expecting big crowds in the next few weeks or so especially in that area. However if you look over at the wall being put up on Mickey Ave they still haven't even finished building the frame, also on ABC comm that wall doesn't look done either. I also noticed on the rooftop of the Hyperion where the fireworks launch pad is there is new equipment up there; looks like new lighting and also antennas. Which leads me to believe that they will have certain pyro and lighting set off from that rooftop during the projection show and the antennas are receiving signal from the projection booths.

 

[Dads 2 Boys]

We saw Symphony in the Stars last Monday night (5/9) and it was amazing. I found a way better spot than in the middle of the projectors. Standing in front of Min and Bills just off center looking over the umbrellas. No obstruction whatsoever...... along with very few people.

 

[scv87]

Does anyone know if "Symphony in the Stars" will continue until the new "Galactic Spectacular" starts? Right now the last Symphony in the Stars is scheduled for May 28th. Hollywood Studios is scheduled to close at 8:30 every night in June (not counting extra magic hours once a week) with Fantasmic every night at 9:00, but no mention of any fireworks. 8:30 seems pretty early to close during Summer.