Paint the night is not moving to Disney World. Stop bumping this.

[brb1006]

I doubt you're in the minority. If we were getting either a new parade or refurbished Spectromagic (or a hand-me-down of Dreamlights or Fantillusion), then i'd probably not miss it. But considering we're not currently scheduled to have any sort of substitute (not that we know of until the 50th anyways), yeah i'll miss it and I think most would probably agree. It's far better than nothing, even in its unquestionably poor and outdated condition.

Even as a person who got tired of MSEP at WDW that crowd reaction made it worth it.

 

[The_Jobu]

I doubt you're in the minority. If we were getting either a new parade or refurbished Spectromagic (or a hand-me-down of Dreamlights or Fantillusion), then i'd probably not miss it. But considering we're not currently scheduled to have any sort of substitute (not that we know of until the 50th anyways), yeah i'll miss it and I think most would probably agree. It's far better than nothing, even in its unquestionably poor and outdated condition.

I imagine to those that visit often it probably long wore out its welcome, but to me its shabby condition and overall datedness just make it seem even better. Gives me the warm and fuzzies.

As long as it's replaced by something quaint and not Guardians of the Frozen Star Wars Nighttime IP Implosion I'll be happy.

 

[brb1006]

I imagine to those that visit often it probably long wore out its welcome, but to me its shabby condition and overall datedness just make it seem even better. Gives me the warm and fuzzies.

As long as it's replaced by something quaint and not Guardians of the Frozen Star Wars Nighttime IP Implosion I'll be happy.

Compared to the late Spectromagic parade, it's going to be a tough act to follow.

 

[The_Jobu]

Compared to the late Spectromagic parade, it's going to be a tough act to follow.

You know, I've never actually seen Spectromagic.

I think I'll head over to youtube and see if Martin made a video about it.

 

[brb1006]

You know, I've never actually seen Spectromagic.

I think I'll head over to youtube and see if Martin made a video about it.

sniff

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Yep, happened to notice that during a livestream! Sad to see it go although I never saw it in person...
On the bright side of things, let's look to the future. Hopefully there's a new parade in the works that could "very well" be announced at D23's Destination D event in November! Cross your fingers and keep your ears pealed, the hype train could be pulling out the station whether we approve or not!

On the other hand for those that will miss the parade deeply and sadly, I feel your pain and understand that this is the 2nd time WDW is without a nighttime parade (well that might be the case for now). A little quote might cheer you up:

Are you including the time between when WDW opened and when it's first nighttime parade debuted? Because otherwise this is the first time

 

[IanDLBZF]

Are you including the time between when WDW opened and when it's first nighttime parade debuted? Because otherwise this is the first time

Yes.

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Yes.

Okay I wasn't sure because I thought about it as it wasn't lacking a nighttime parade, it just hadn't introduced one yet.

 

[brb1006]

Are you including the time between when WDW opened and when it's first nighttime parade debuted? Because otherwise this is the first time

Yeah it's the first time

 

[The_Jobu]

sniff

That looks quite lovely!

 

[brb1006]

That looks quite lovely!

The finale is the highlight of the parade

 

[spectromagic04]

The finale is the highlight of the parade

This parade was my childhood. If WDW made a brand new Spectromagic it would be a dream come true.

 

[Figment82]

So glad I went over last night for the final run. We were in a quieter spot so the crowds weren't quite as insane, but you could still feel the high energy. The Cast Members (both performers and audience control) were really putting their hearts into it. My personal favorite was the Fairy Godmother signing "I love you". And of course, my beloved Elliott.

I know this parade is not well-loved by the general group here, but MSEP will always be *the* nighttime parade to me. I've never liked Spectro, but I can understand the passion toward it. I just hope we can get a nighttime parade back in the park soon, in whatever form that may be.

 

[MagicFantasmic]

The crowds were just great last night in my area. Everyone was clapping as the float would go by and cheering to the cast members on the parade. The crowd control cast members were high energy and trying to get us pumped up, it was great.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Let's remember for the 3rd Time (and hopefully the last) that this parade will bring something better in the future....In the meantime take a look at this unique version they did for the 1978 Orange Bowl...

 

[The Empress Lilly]

So sad it's gone!
We all have our favs and un-favs, but for me the MSEP is Horizons all over again. Some other night parades are good, some day parades are fine, but the MSEP is really the one and only for me. The music, the floats, the sights and sounds - it's an integral part of the MK experience, I think it tired or outdated no more than Pirates or Small World.

Here's a good video with good crowd reaction.

I'm going to be my grumpy me and say how happy I am I waved my teary-eyed goodbye two weeks ago.

If it is the last time I see and hear the MSEP, I want to see and hear the parade, not an unruly screaming mob outscreaming the parade.

 

[lilclerk]

know this parade is not well-loved by the general group here, but MSEP will always be *the* nighttime parade to me. I've never liked Spectro, but I can understand the passion toward it. I just hope we can get a nighttime parade back in the park soon, in whatever form that may be.

I am right there with you! I know we're the minority, but I wasn't a big fan of Spectro at all.

 

[Figments Friend]

I know this parade is not well-loved by the general group here, but MSEP will always be *the* nighttime parade to me. I've never liked Spectro, but I can understand the passion toward it. I just hope we can get a nighttime parade back in the park soon, in whatever form that may be.

I'm a big fan of the MSEP as well, although I prefer it's pre-2000s 'makeover'.
I can totally relate to what you are saying as MSEP is also 'my' nighttime parade.

As 'pretty' as SpectroMagic was, and how technically impressive 'Paint The Night' is, neither can hold a candle next to 'the original' in my heart.
Everything about MSEP was innovative and impressive back in the day, and although the current edition has been 'cuteified' it still possesses a charm that the newer night parades don't radiate, in my own opinion.

It's a personal preference thing for sure, but for me, nothing says 'Disney nighttime spectacular' better then those editions of MSEP in the 80s and 90 s.


Interested in seeing how it is presented when it runs back at Disneyland.
Might just have to go back out to experience that.....


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[JenniferS]

I wonder what location the fireworks came from?

My guess is - from the left, and from the right.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Can we be grateful that we still have the Electrical Water Pageant.....