I am greatly saddened to hear that the Osborne display will be retired after this year. It might not sound like much,or all that impressive even, but it really is a spectacular display. Especially when you figure all the work that went into it, making all the lights LEDs, making them dance, which neither one of those effects were original to the display. It really had a great story behind it as well.
One of the biggest disappointments from this is that it truly was a spectacular display that required no line. No fastpass, no waiting in an auditorioum for the show to start. You simply could just walk up to it, and it was entertainment for ALL ages. It truly is a huge loss. I'm excited about Star Wars, and even Toy Story, but none of those, (yes, even Star Wars) have seemingly the universal appeal of those lights. I know people who visited, and didn't even ride any rides, they just wanted to see the lights, and I would imagine even if you don't celebrate Christmas, it's still an awe inspiring sight. This is bad news, and a punch in the gut.
Though, after reading various responses, I'm aware it's not likely to get relocated, though I would love it if it did. I wish it could still have the story behind it, but I know that's probably not likely. Can you imagine the dark ride that those lights could be. Literally just make a dark ride, like Small World, where your in a boat, going through city facades with Christmas lights. It could be up all the time, even when not Christmas. Maybe I'm just reaching, but it's worth exploring every and all options. It truly was something unique, and spectacular. I still remember when they used to have more merchandise themed to the display,and even had the 3D glasses that let you see bells, angels, or snowflakes.
