The World's Most Magical Celebration - Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary

[Bocabear]

My guess is that there is an issue with the fact that Magic Kingdom's moat uses natural water whereas the international castle parks use lagoons with no connection to natural bodies of water. The water can be treated easily. There is likely some health concerns with spraying untreated Florida water in the air that close to guests. But again, that is just a guess. Seems to be the only difference between them.

EPCOT has the benefit of platforms that likely account for that OR the distance renders it a non-issue.

The moat water system connects to the Tomorrowland pond and over to the Jungle cruise...they used to have a dam between the systems and they would dye the Jungle Cruise water... But that is all a closed system unlike the Rivers Of America which connects to Seven Seas Lagoon/Bay Lake... So the water was not the issue...it was undoubtedly cost they did not want to spend...and DLP said Yes! Please!... Sad they could not find the money to make it happen in their American Flagship park...

 

[SpectroBro]

Exactly! I wonder if it was costs or other reasons as far as why it didn’t happen?

The MK moat is also sunken down(not at street level) and fountains would be difficult to see. You’d only see the upper half of the jets. It isn’t seen as a worthwhile investment.

 

[Brian]

The MK moat is also sunken down(not at street level) and fountains would be difficult to see. You’d only see the upper half of the jets. It isn’t seen as a worthwhile investment.

There's also a law of diminishing returns when it comes to adding show elements to castle shows. HEA has already reached the peak, in my opinion, in that there's more than enough going on during the show that it can stand on it's own without pyro.

Fountains would just add to an already rather chaotic (in terms of the number of things going on) presentation.

 

[TTA94]

The MK moat is also sunken down(not at street level) and fountains would be difficult to see. You’d only see the upper half of the jets. It isn’t seen as a worthwhile investment.

That’s true. Unless they filled it in to make that area higher or did some kind of platform type thing that could rise up for the shows. I guess if there’s a will there’s a way. Maybe at some point in the future.

 

[Bocabear]

The fountain jets at Disneyland Paris shoot up 60' plus...there is no problem seeing them. They are not hidden...And they add so much to the overall show.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Who would have expected it to be easier to remove permanently moored giant tacos and a donut than it would be to remove plastic ribbons?

 

[The Rocketeer]

Who would have expected it to be easier to remove permanently moored giant tacos and a donut than it would be to remove plastic ribbons?

By all accounts it doesn't make sense

 

[Brian]

No progress on the castle decor removal overnight Thursday into Friday. Did they make 'May the Fourth' a company holiday?

But in all seriousness, perhaps I'm misremembering, I could've sworn once they started putting the decor up, they worked every weekday night until it was done.

 

[DCBaker]

Walls are apparently up behind the castle today for the crane needed to remove the gold ribbons from the turrets.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

Walls are apparently up behind the castle today for the crane needed to remove the gold ribbons from the turrets.

photos?

 

[jrhwdw]

Walls are apparently up behind the castle today for the crane needed to remove the gold ribbons from the turrets.

Yup!!!! I'm getting Castle Dreamlights Vibes!!!!!! Can talk TDO into Year Round Castle Dreamlights while the Crane is there???????????

 

[ToTBellHop]

Yup!!!! I'm getting Castle Dreamlights Vibes!!!!!! Can talk TDO into Year Round Castle Dreamlights while the Crane is there???????????

It’s a bit early for Dream Lights but there apparently are discussions regarding the need to upgrade Christmas offerings over last year and lights on the castle are an option.

 

[TTA94]

It’s a bit early for Dream Lights but there apparently are discussions regarding the need to upgrade Christmas offerings over last year and lights on the castle are an option.

Is there a possibility the Dream Lights could return this year? Or more like next year?

 

[Brian]

Is there a possibility the Dream Lights could return this year? Or more like next year?

This year is a possibility.

 

[Disone]

Is there a possibility the Dream Lights could return this year? Or more like next year?

Oh there's a possibility. Is there a likelihood is probably what you really need to ask.

 

[TTA94]

Oh there's a possibility. Is there a likelihood is probably what you really need to ask.

If they were going to you’d think they would install them after their finished removing the remaining 50th decor and while the most is drained.

 

[ToTBellHop]

If they were going to you’d think they would install them after their finished removing the remaining 50th decor and while the most is drained.

The moat doesn’t really matter. If the crane were going to stay for a full repainting, I’d agree.

 

[jrhwdw]

The moat doesn’t really matter. If the crane were going to stay for a full repainting, I’d agree.

Yes, I don’t believe the Moat affects the Lights at all.

 

[HauntedPirate]

The moat doesn’t really matter. If the crane were going to stay for a full repainting, I’d agree.

Re-paint and get rid of the awful pink???

 

[Brian]

Oh there's a possibility. Is there a likelihood is probably what you really need to ask.

Based on the limited information I've heard, I'd be betting more on next year than this one, but you never know. The decision as to whether to bring them back at all, however, is still outstanding.