JohnD
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Probably. If I were there, I'd stay until the very last performance and they turned on the flood lights to make me leave.
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Osborne Lights Officially Returning for 2015 for 20th and Final Season
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Probably. If I were there, I'd stay until the very last performance and they turned on the flood lights to make me leave.
Yes, very.
dgp602
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Will they just start to wall up SoA soon and not even bother to dismantle lights?
surfsupdon
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Even though I was not there Sunday night, I enjoyed reading the few stories here from those that were. And even though I will not be able to attend over the course of the final 3 nights, I will enjoy reading the stories here and looking at the pictures. Please continue them.
These Lights were a tradition for our family as well, and the last time I saw them was in November for the Wine&Dine. I always say running thru them was incredible. I was at HS two additional nights, and I walked around, sat, relaxed, and enjoyed the lights until they were turned off. On my last night, b/c I knew it was the last time ever, I got choked up as I thought of all the great memories. But then I smiled for all the Christmas Disney joy it gave me for so many years.
These Lights were a tradition for our family as well, and the last time I saw them was in November for the Wine&Dine. I always say running thru them was incredible. I was at HS two additional nights, and I walked around, sat, relaxed, and enjoyed the lights until they were turned off. On my last night, b/c I knew it was the last time ever, I got choked up as I thought of all the great memories. But then I smiled for all the Christmas Disney joy it gave me for so many years.
yensidtlaw1969
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Glad that they extended - I happen to arrive in WDW for the Marathon on the 6th. Nervous that it will be a little too insane . . . This will be both my first and last time seeing the lights!
surfsupdon
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GO! No amount of crowd would keep me from seeing them just one more time. Enjoy.
prfctlyximprct
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Was already informed. Christmas means nothing to a non believer! But thanks for the insight!
JohnD
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You're welcome!
prberk
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Love and I headed out and braved the miserable weather yesterday to catch the last night of the lights. We were already on I-4 and driving when the announcement of extension came through so honestly, I didn't see it until I got back home.
Yes, it was cold. Yes, it rained all night to varying degrees. But in a weird way, it made it more fun. Those of us there, taking in the "last" of the lights were real and true fans. It wasn't crowded and we all were laughing at the absurdity of the weather and everyone was helping everyone else take slightly soggy final group photos. There was a really good vibe and I'm really glad we braved the weather and went out anyway.
I admit I teared up a little as we left the Streets of America for the final time. The lights have been a real tradition for me and something I looked forward to them every year. They will be missed.
Did you ever go when they were on the now-defunct "Residential Street"? If so, how did they compare to the SoA version in your opinion. I remember liking the "Residential Street" version a little better. It seemed more natural.
surfsupdon
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Yes I did prefer the Residential Version much more. Because it was induvidual houses, with yards and trees, decorated for Christmas and you strolled down the street from house to house underneath the snowfall.
Its terrific on SoA and very effective in the big city. It is a wonderful display that will be missed.
prberk
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Yeah, I think overall I am beginning to miss the classic "backlot Hollywood tour" essence of the original park. It really was fun to see and do for generations who might never make it to the real Hollywood. Everyone knows it was fashioned after the classic Universal Studios (Hollywood) backlot tour, but it was well-done. And I thought that the Osborne Family Lights display was more appropriate on the Residential Street. They did start, after all, with a family that was famous for decorating their house in a neighborhood.
I really enjoyed, at the time, the opportunity to walk down the "residential street" that you otherwise toured on a tram. And of course, it had the "Golden Girls" house on it. LOL.
It's too bad that they do not have the space there to make the additions (including "Star Wars" land) but still have a traditional "backlot tour." And don't get me started on whether there should still be at least television production there.
Went tonight and it was wonderful and not too crowded (far less crowded than Saturday night). We had a great time and were thankful to have one final visit.
FYI, for those trying to go the next two nights, it seems they still don't know for sure how to pull things off. I guess the dilemma is frieworks, since pushing them back would push back the start of the paid-for dessert party. So not sure if they will be pushed back last second or if lights will go on and then off and then back on and then off again...? Basically I guess it's gonna come down to being flexible if you wanna see them turn off for the last time.
Jon81uk
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Apparently the son-in-law of Jennings Osborne has already been in talks with Disney so I assume the cat is already called for
MissM
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I don't think so. I remember the residential street in general but I don't think I ever went when they were lit up. I went in 1989 as a kid with my family when the park had just opened (and there was almost nothing there besides the 2 hour backlot tour!) and then I didn't go for a period of time when I was in HS so I think I missed it. I guess the thing I've always liked about the Osborne Lights is the fact that you can walk through it and of course the dancing. Because a lot of people put a lot of lights on homes or such, but few people do every inch like you find on the Streets of America - and never do they dance with so much detail and enthusiasm!
jensenrick
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I totally agree. SoA was nice and all, but it was really wonderful when it was on Residential Street. Helped it feel a lot less crowded, too.
note2001
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Has anyone found good quality recordings (not shaky, not walking, not spinning around and zooming in) of the lights taken from each end of the 2 streets? It would be nice to have these out on youtube to look back on. Bonus points if there aren't folk yelling over the music.
4 videos total, where one focuses on the soldiers and tree.
If we could sync them to all play the same song, starting at the same time it would be the next best thing to being there.
4 videos total, where one focuses on the soldiers and tree.
If we could sync them to all play the same song, starting at the same time it would be the next best thing to being there.
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DisneyOutsider
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Sorry I can't help you there. My footage captures a group of young women blasting rap music from their hand-held portable speakers as they danced their way through SoA. (Yes, that actually happened)