News The crane.....

[Biff215]

The old union contracts prohibited the electrical work being done at night. The new ones do allow it.

Interesting. I remember years ago we discussed the safety issues, particularly the crane and basket near the castle. Certainly makes sense from a show perspective to not do this during the day.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I've been checking Instagram for castle photos for the past two weeks and not one had the crane in the picture (all day time photos).

 

[cheezbat]

I believe they light the castle on non-party nights as well, but I would agree that projections could achieve a “similar” effect. It’s not often I’d suggest WDW do less work but this is one of those times for me.

Do they really? As a passholder, ive visited so many times during the Christmas season and haven’t seen them in person since at least 2012. I know it used to be for everyone, but I thought they made it an exclusive thing now where you only get to see the lighting happen during the event show.

 

[Biff215]

Do they really? As a passholder, ive visited so many times during the Christmas season and haven’t seen them in person since at least 2012. I know it used to be for everyone, but I thought they made it an exclusive thing now where you only get to see the lighting happen during the event show.

This is the most recent story I could find:

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...ish-begins-next-week-at-the-magic-kingdom.htm

 

[wdwmagic]

PHOTOS - Castle Dreamlight installation nears completion at the Magic Kingdom

 

[wdwmagic]

Do they really? As a passholder, ive visited so many times during the Christmas season and haven’t seen them in person since at least 2012. I know it used to be for everyone, but I thought they made it an exclusive thing now where you only get to see the lighting happen during the event show.

They run every night for all guests.

 

[Tom P.]

They’ve been doing this for so many years now and I’m used to it, but I don’t like it. I also don’t much care for the castle dreamlights anymore. Been there done that.

Personally, I don’t see why they don’t just skip doing this now and just use the projection mapping for a similar effect. After all, it would save them LOTS of time and money, and they only use it for the Christmas parties anyway.

While I see your point, I for one am glad to see them actual doing something real and physical instead of projections and screens for a change.

 

[Goofyernmost]

While I see your point, I for one am glad to see them actual doing something real and physical instead of projections and screens for a change.

Aren't the projections actually the change. Disney has been doing the for real for over 60 years. The castle projections are relatively very recent. One of the last big expensive things they did for real was the Castle Cake... remember how that went over. I don't know why the try to do anything anymore. We get what we ask for.

 

[geekza]

One of the last big expensive things they did for real was the Castle Cake... remember how that went over.

I liked the cake.

 

[KBLovedDisney]

I liked the cake.

I kinda did too....

 

[Goofyernmost]

I liked the cake.

That makes two Three of us and I am not ashamed to the tell that to the whimsically dead. It was great, creative and I'm sure I wish I had what it cost to do that in my retirement account. Many take their theme parks way too seriously.

 

[boufa]

I love the people who complain about the crane but have not realized that it has not been up during park hours in several years. There is no longer anything to hate... unless you love the small spot of concrete where the crane is stored during the day (when it isn't in use)

 

[wdwmagic]

They’ve been doing this for so many years now and I’m used to it, but I don’t like it. I also don’t much care for the castle dreamlights anymore. Been there done that.

Personally, I don’t see why they don’t just skip doing this now and just use the projection mapping for a similar effect. After all, it would save them LOTS of time and money, and they only use it for the Christmas parties anyway.

Projectins don't have anywhere near the intensity and impact of the LED night sources. And haven't we had enough of projection mapping? Once you've see one, you've seen them all - and they are everywhere now.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Projectins don't have anywhere near the intensity and impact of the LED night sources. And haven't we had enough of projection mapping? Once you've see one, you've seen them all - and they are everywhere now.

I'll put you down for covering the castle in LED screens, then.

 

[spock8113]

It's not a real crane 'cause it says The Sims on the side

 

[geekza]

It's not a real crane 'cause it says The Sims on the side

I hear the workers speak in gibberish and refuse to shower or go to the toilet unless you force them to do so. They work for play money, though, so it makes financial sense.