No mention of Lights of Winter in the 2010 holiday press release

[wdwmagic]

Link to the full press release anyone?

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- From a sparkling ice castle and symphony of dazzling lights … to legendary international customs and wondrous displays … to magical entertainment and musical delights, Walt Disney World Resort unwraps an enchanting celebration of the holiday season in 2010.

Electrifying fireworks, charming parades and all the sounds of the season help transform the 40-square-mile resort into a winter wonderland where holiday fun begins as early as Nov. 8. Guests who believe “there’s no place like home for the holidays” can enjoy the merriment at Disney and still curl up in a cozy place at home for Christmas ... while other guests can spend the holidays at Mickey’s place, since many seasonal happenings continue through Jan. 3, 2011.

Disney’s stocking full of cheer includes:

Magic Kingdom

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – On 19 magical nights between Nov. 8 and
Dec. 19, holiday revelers can sip cocoa, catch a “snowflake” on a fingertip and catch the spirit of the season through enchanting entertainment that includes live shows, fireworks, carolers and special character meet and greets.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which kicks off at 7 p.m. on select evenings (after regular Magic Kingdom closing), is pure, time-honored Disney magic:

Dancing gingerbread, marching soldiers and Santa’s sleigh parade down Main Street, U.S.A. to seasonal melodies during the twice-nightly “Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade” … Cinderella Castle is draped radiantly with 200,000 glistening white lights … and “Holiday Wishes, Celebrate the Spirit of the Season” fireworks lights the night sky during a pyrotechnics show orchestrated to holiday melodies.

The night wouldn’t be complete without the forecasted flurry of snowflakes along Main Street, U.S.A. and a warming cup of cocoa in hand. Party-goers also enjoy complimentary cookies and apple slices and enjoy unlimited admission to favorite attractions.

This after-hours family-friendly outing takes place Nov. 8, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 28, 30 and Dec. 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17 and 19. The evening kicks off at 7 p.m. and continues until midnight. Day-of-party ticket pricing is $59.95 ($53.95 for ages 3-9). Advance tickets are available with $6 savings for most dates. Guests can visit Disneyworld.com/christmasparty or call 407/W-DISNEY.

Castle Dream Lights – When daylight has passed during the holiday season, Magic Kingdom guests can behold a breathtaking transformation during the Castle Dream Lights ceremony. Each evening Nov. 8, 2010, through Jan. 3, 2011, Cinderella and favorite characters decked out in holiday garb take to the stage and magically transform Cinderella Castle into an ice palace aglow with 200,000 white lights – a perfect centerpiece to a park all decked out with wreaths, bows, garland and towering Christmas trees.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Spectacle of Dancing Lights – Millions of brilliant bulbs blanket the backlot with dancing lights and animated displays synchronized to high-energy holiday tunes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Nov. 8, 2010, through Jan. 3, 2011.

Colorful wreaths, twirling carousels, flying angels and Santa and his reindeer bedazzle park-goers amid swirling snow flurries during The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, a megawatt, multi-colored spectacle that Show Director John Phelan calls “the ultimate Americana Holiday lights display.”

“Imagine it,” Phelan said. “One private citizen (Jennings Osborne), overwhelmed by the spirit of the season, created his own ‘Holiday Wonderland,’ complete with a giant rotating globe with ‘Peace on Earth’ above it and a massive canopy of red lights that people could walk under. He said he wanted the people to feel like they were inside the lights, looking out. Only in America!”

In fact, originally it was only in Little Rock, at the home of Arkansas businessman Jennings Osborne. The rich tradition began some 20 years ago when he strung 1,000 lights as a Christmas gift to his daughter. After the exhibit grew larger and brighter – into millions of lights – it was transported to Walt Disney World Resort in 1995, where the light display now delights guests from all over the world each year.

Epcot

Holidays Around the World – Throughout World Showcase, storytellers share customs and lore from their heritage from Nov. 26-Dec. 30. Strolling around the promenade during the Holidays Around the World celebration may put you face-to-face with the good-hearted witch La Befana, known in Italy for filling children’s shoes with treats, or the jolly gift-bearer Father Christmas in the United Kingdom. There are meet and greets with Santa and Mrs. Claus in The American Adventure, plus other legendary icons who share messages of goodwill. The celebrations of Kwanzaa and Hanukkah are showcased as well.

The evening is capped by the visual splendor of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” the mesmerizing Epcot spectacular featuring fireworks, laser and water – all spruced up for the season with a spirited holiday finale.

Candlelight Processional – The poignant story of Christmas unfolds during this renowned event featuring celebrity narrators, a mass choir and 50-piece live orchestra at America Gardens Theatre. On Nov. 26, Isabella Rossellini is scheduled to lead off the star-studded celebrity lineup that later in the season is scheduled to include Whoopi Goldberg and Jodi Benson among others (lineup of narrators is subject to change without notice). To ensure a seat for this joyous favorite, Candlelight Dinner packages are available with dinner at select Epcot restaurants, a special spot for fireworks viewing and guaranteed seating for the heartfelt Candlelight Processional. For bookings call 407/WDW-DINE.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade – The wild side of Animal Kingdom blends with a playful spirit of the holidays during “Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade.” Mickey and pals present seasonal melodies with a world beat twist during a whimsical cavalcade throughout the park. The high-energy afternoon parade runs daily from Nov. 26, 2010, through Jan. 3, 2011.

Santa Goofy’s Holiday Village is adorned with festive décor and perfectly trimmed Christmas trees and crooning carolers. And Santa Goofy and spirited friends greet guests for photo opportunities.

Downtown Disney

Festival of the Seasons – Santa Claus is coming to town – to Downtown Disney, that is – and he’ll be meeting kids, listening to wishes and posing for pictures daily from Nov. 19 through Dec. 24 at Santa’s Chalet.

Santa is at the center of Festival of the Seasons, during which school choirs and bands often perform at the dock stage to help ring in the season … and shoppers can enjoy holiday gift buying every day.

With dozens of shops from boutiques to gigantic toy stores, there is something for every style and budget. Tren-D has hip fashions and accessories, D Street offers all the latest Vinylmations, the World of Disney store showcases character, princess and pirate merchandise, and lots more. And you could fill Santa’s sleigh with all the games and goodies at Once Upon a Toy. There’s also Ghirardelli chocolates, Basin (soaps and bath products), LEGO Imagination Center and much more.

 

[goonie007]

Yeah, but I think that Pixarforthewin would warrant it set all the way to kill, full atom dispersal.

Did we ever figure out where he works? I think it'd be fun to take his post history to his manager, and then punch the kid really hard in the face.

I know he doesn't currently work for disney and is unemployed and living at home with parents and 25 and left disney with a big chip on his shoulder and more lol :lookaroun

 

[wm49rs]

Epcot

Holidays Around the World – Throughout World Showcase, storytellers share customs and lore from their heritage from Nov. 26-Dec. 30. Strolling around the promenade during the Holidays Around the World celebration may put you face-to-face with the good-hearted witch La Befana, known in Italy for filling children’s shoes with treats, or the jolly gift-bearer Father Christmas in the United Kingdom. There are meet and greets with Santa and Mrs. Claus in The American Adventure, plus other legendary icons who share messages of goodwill. The celebrations of Kwanzaa and Hanukkah are showcased as well.

The evening is capped by the visual splendor of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” the mesmerizing Epcot spectacular featuring fireworks, laser and water – all spruced up for the season with a spirited holiday finale.

Candlelight Processional – The poignant story of Christmas unfolds during this renowned event featuring celebrity narrators, a mass choir and 50-piece live orchestra at America Gardens Theatre. On Nov. 26, Isabella Rossellini is scheduled to lead off the star-studded celebrity lineup that later in the season is scheduled to include Whoopi Goldberg and Jodi Benson among others (lineup of narrators is subject to change without notice). To ensure a seat for this joyous favorite, Candlelight Dinner packages are available with dinner at select Epcot restaurants, a special spot for fireworks viewing and guaranteed seating for the heartfelt Candlelight Processional. For bookings call 407/WDW-DINE.

Steve,

Wasn't there a chorale group at EPCOT last year? Did WDW decide not to bring them back as well?

 

[PhilharMagician]

Yeah, but I think that Pixarforthewin would warrant it set all the way to kill, full atom dispersal.

Did we ever figure out where he works? I think it'd be fun to take his post history to his manager, and then punch the kid really hard in the face.

Worked at the Poly at some point and then not according to a thread he was posting in.

 

[TubaGeek]

*baleted*

 

[TubaGeek]

Yes, Very sad.

Correct Disney is getting new LED lights for a new display. Hopfully it will be ready by November 2011.

Who let you on the internet again?

 

[PhilharMagician]

Who let you on the internet again?

:lol:

 

[RunnerEd]

Steve,

Wasn't there a chorale group at EPCOT last year? Did WDW decide not to bring them back as well?

Even thought I'm not Steve, I'll throw in the answer. Yes, there was a small Gospel group that performed on a stage on the WS side of the Fountain of Nations. They were a daytime group with a shorter run than most of the other Christmas activities. I believe they kicked off early to mid-December. I didn't see them live but what I saw on uTube was really good. Hope that helps :wave:

 

[DocMcHulk]

Even thought I'm not Steve, I'll throw in the answer. Yes, there was a small Gospel group that performed on a stage on the WS side of the Fountain of Nations. They were a daytime group with a shorter run than most of the other Christmas activities. I believe they kicked off early to mid-December. I didn't see them live but what I saw on uTube was really good. Hope that helps :wave:

I saw them last year. they were very impressive.

 

[devoy1701]

Yes, Very sad.

Correct Disney is getting new LED lights for a new display. Hopfully it will be ready by November 2011.

thank you for your insight Mr. Disney World Imagineer.

I didn't realize that Imagineers spent so much time on Club Penguin by the way...

I for one will miss some of the ridiculous PixarfortheWin arguments. If anyone was a Disney World Apologist with a "they do no wrong" attitude...he was a fantastic role model!

On topic...I can't believe that they had a whole year to refit LoW and they were unable to do so. I hope that we see something come of this over the next 6 weeks that they still have before holiday decorations go out. I agree that Epcot truly feels empty without this display.

 

[PKD]

thank you for your insight Mr. Disney World Imagineer.

On topic...I can't believe that they had a whole year to refit LoW and they were unable to do so. I hope that we see something come of this over the next 6 weeks that they still have before holiday decorations go out. I agree that Epcot truly feels empty without this display.

The Lights of Winter reimagining will not appear for the 2010 holidays. The project was heavily worked on this year, but some logistics prevented the project from being completed for the 2010 season.

Disneyroks (not defending him) is correct about the LEDs, however, most people could have made that assumption when the 20 year old display was removed.

2011 installation..... still up in the air, but Disney is very much aware of the impact that the removal of LoW had on guest during the 2009 Holidays. The guest feed back was very prevalent on this subject.

 

[Master Yoda]

The Lights of Winter reimagining will not appear for the 2010 holidays. The project was heavily worked on this year, but some logistics prevented the project from being completed for the 2010 season.

Disneyroks (not defending him) is correct about the LEDs, however, most people could have made that assumption when the 20 year old display was removed.

2011 installation..... still up in the air, but Disney is very much aware of the impact that the removal of LoW had on guest during the 2009 Holidays. The guest feed back was very prevalent on this subject.

That is good to hear.

 

[wm49rs]

That is good to hear.

Agreed. Fingers crossed....

 

[ttalovebug]

The Lights of Winter reimagining will not appear for the 2010 holidays. The project was heavily worked on this year, but some logistics prevented the project from being completed for the 2010 season.

Disneyroks (not defending him) is correct about the LEDs, however, most people could have made that assumption when the 20 year old display was removed.

2011 installation..... still up in the air, but Disney is very much aware of the impact that the removal of LoW had on guest during the 2009 Holidays. The guest feed back was very prevalent on this subject.

Well, that sounds positive. I'm glad the feedback made an impact, and that they actually listened. I wish more than anything that they would've just left it they way it was, but anything in its place would be better than nothing. Though I've always loved LOW, I never knew how much they were needed. I couldn't believe how cold and empty the park looked without them last year. I usually visit EPCOT almost everyday in Dec., or at least every weekend, but I actually avoided it after one visit last year. It just didn't feel like Christmas there anymore. Some may call that ridiculous, but that's how I felt.

 

[disneyny]

I have been reading these boards for years and although I don't often post I do read them often. I must say that sometimes the entertainment they provide is just what I need after a day of teaching Third Grade! I feel like I know some of the posters and sometimes when I see a posting I can already tell where the whole thread is going. Thank goodness for wdwmagic!

 

[PhilharMagician]

The Lights of Winter reimagining will not appear for the 2010 holidays. The project was heavily worked on this year, but some logistics prevented the project from being completed for the 2010 season.

Disneyroks (not defending him) is correct about the LEDs, however, most people could have made that assumption when the 20 year old display was removed.

2011 installation..... still up in the air, but Disney is very much aware of the impact that the removal of LoW had on guest during the 2009 Holidays. The guest feed back was very prevalent on this subject.

I would have to assume that a new structure was also being constructed then? A couple of months ago someone had reported in a thread that the frames (LOW) were backstage and untouched near the F & W booths between Morocco and France

 

[Buried20KLeague]

I have been reading these boards for years and although I don't often post I do read them often. I must say that sometimes the entertainment they provide is just what I need after a day of teaching Third Grade! I feel like I know some of the posters and sometimes when I see a posting I can already tell where the whole thread is going. Thank goodness for wdwmagic!

I assume, naturally, that you are speaking of me.

You're welcome. :king:

:drevil:

:lol:

 

[wdwmagic]

The Lights of Winter reimagining will not appear for the 2010 holidays. The project was heavily worked on this year, but some logistics prevented the project from being completed for the 2010 season.

Disneyroks (not defending him) is correct about the LEDs, however, most people could have made that assumption when the 20 year old display was removed.

2011 installation..... still up in the air, but Disney is very much aware of the impact that the removal of LoW had on guest during the 2009 Holidays. The guest feed back was very prevalent on this subject.

Many thanks for the update

 

[Buried20KLeague]

I really only understand this only if Epcot is your favorite Disney park and you don't go anywhere else.

For me, the loss of LOW is more than offset by the Castle Dream Lights, which is by far the coolest holiday addition the parks have had in a long time. Combine that with the extra work they have put into the Osborne festival of Dancing Lights over the last couple of years, and the OVER THE TOP decorations at MK, HS, and all the resorts.....

To me the loss of Lights of Winter is a sad thing, but, please tell me, other than LOW, which I miss, how Disney has "let the holidays slip."

Just saying.

When I say "let the holidays slip", I'm referring to loss of decoration in multiple parks, the LoW, the Christmas parade changes, and even the fact that at the MK you've gotta pay a separate hard ticket event to see the special holiday stuff unless it's the last week before Christmas. I'm sure there's other things as well, but those are the biggies that jump out at me right off the top.

I also really don't like the Osbourne Lights the way they are now compared to what they used to be when you walked down residential street with all the houses. But that one I don't really hold against them because that change was made to add something else (LMA), it wasn't just done as a cut back.

For us, after last year's trip, we compared WDW's offerings to DL's at the holidays, and that's why they're getting our money next year. DL's decorations are EVERYWHERE, not just down Main St. to the castle like at MK's... They have the ride overlays which are HUGE. Plus lots of special touches for the holiday that you don't have to pay extra to see.

Truthfully, the only holiday specific things that really stood out to us last year after our trip was the Holiday tag on Illuminations, and the Castle Dream Lights, which I'll admit are great. But DL has their castle done up as well. I'll miss the Holiday tag though.

It's not that we hate WDW's holiday offerings... It's more that we feel we'll get more "bang for our buck" for the holiday season at DL right now. :shrug:

 

[BrerFrog]

The Lights of Winter reimagining will not appear for the 2010 holidays. The project was heavily worked on this year, but some logistics prevented the project from being completed for the 2010 season.

Disneyroks (not defending him) is correct about the LEDs, however, most people could have made that assumption when the 20 year old display was removed.

2011 installation..... still up in the air, but Disney is very much aware of the impact that the removal of LoW had on guest during the 2009 Holidays. The guest feed back was very prevalent on this subject.

That means I will see EPCOT without LoW this time around. Well, it is not as if my hopes were high for that.