why can't Disney move the Osborne Lights to the court yard area in DHS

[POLY LOVER]

they could be but they wont be, as their isn't a way to monetize them at DS

I mean is it all about the money and not having some Christmas experiene at DHS? We need some reason to go there for the Holidays.

 

[wdwmagic]

Not sure about logistics but I thought it would be nice if they could find a way to move them to DTD....oh well, just like how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie pop...the world may never know.

I have to wonder if the lights could be moved over to Disney Springs in the Town center area once it is finished.

A couple of reasons why it won't go in Disney Springs.

- It takes 6 months each year to put the lights up and take them down. On the Streets of America this isn't a problem, much of the work is done after hours with the park closing early in the day. Disney Springs is operational until 2am each day.

- The backlot facades are covered in fixing points and holes that have been put in place to support the light structures. These are not present at Disney Springs, and I can't see them wanting to put this all over brand new buildings.

- Disney Springs is an operational retail area, there is not the walkway capacity to have thousands of peoples standing looking at lights.

Finally, Disney has publicly stated they are not returning. You can take that as the final word.

 

[marni1971]

how about on the buildings down the main entrance leeding into the big court yard area?

Because they're not big enough?
Because they're operational retail units?
Because it's the main, heavily trafficked park entrance?

And see Steves post above.

 

[rsoxguy]

I must preface my commentary with the fact that I have always considered the Christmas decorations at the parks as an incredibly special part of the "Disney experience" when visiting during the November through January time period. They have always been a huge draw for us to go up and see it all.

With that said, I admit that I am resigned to the decision by Disney to end the Osbourne lights display. Conjecture and criticisms will not change reality. I'll miss them, but they are not the sole reason that I go to WDW during the Winter months. I'm not certain, but perhaps one day I'll stop attending the parks altogether. My attendance has diminished over time because of what I perceive to be a waning quality and a lack of concern for people who do not go with the intention of staying at their resorts while eating themselves into oblivion and begging for more Disney supervision. Perhaps one day I'll finally decide that I've had enough when they open a Cheesecake Factory in the Castle and call it Mickey's Cheesy Château.

Until that time, I don't think that I'll waste my energy dreaming of the day when lights or attractions are somehow resurrected from the past. Instead, I'll just go with what is available and attempt to enjoy the people and events of the present.

 

[POLY LOVER]

I must preface my commentary with the fact that I have always considered the Christmas decorations at the parks as an incredibly special part of the "Disney experience" when visiting during the November through January time period. They have always been a huge draw for us to go up and see it all.

With that said, I admit that I am resigned to the decision by Disney to end the Osbourne lights display. Conjecture and criticisms will not change reality. I'll miss them, but they are not the sole reason that I go to WDW during the Winter months. I'm not certain, but perhaps one day I'll stop attending the parks altogether. My attendance has diminished over time because of what I perceive to be a waning quality and a lack of concern for people who do not go with the intention of staying at their resorts while eating themselves into oblivion and begging for more Disney supervision. Perhaps one day I'll finally decide that I've had enough when they open a Cheesecake Factory in the Castle and call it Mickey's Cheesy Château.

Until that time, I don't think that I'll waste my energy dreaming of the day when lights or attractions are somehow resurrected from the past. Instead, I'll just go with what is available and attempt to enjoy the people and events of the present.

I see it as a slow chipping away at the Disney Magic that my family fell in love with. Living in the past is bad and progress is good but everyones definition of progress is different. I have been beaten up on this board for being upset about the Main Street Bakery being taken over by Starbucks and yes if someday like you say a Cheesecake factory, Panera Bread, Taco bell ETC. occupy spaces where Disney resturants once were it will be the time I will have to decide if its time to move on.

 

[rsoxguy]

I see it as a slow chipping away at the Disney Magic that my family fell in love with. Living in the past is bad and progress is good but everyones definition of progress is different. I have been beaten up on this board for being upset about the Main Street Bakery being taken over by Starbucks and yes if someday like you say a Cheesecake factory, Panera Bread, Taco bell ETC. occupy spaces were Disney resturants once were it will be the time I will have to decide if its time to move on.

I understand your mindset. I think that it all boils down to an individual's "breaking point". I have been going to WDW with a degree of regularity for a long time. I have seen so many changes that I can not possibly number them. Some have been for good, others for bad.

 

[Rescue Ranger]

I'm sure they will eventually add something similar somewhere, without the Osborne name attached. Maybe even at Disney Springs.

 

[POLY LOVER]

I'm sure they will eventually add something similar somewhere, without the Osborne name attached. Maybe even at Disney Springs.

could it have been that Disney had to pay a fee for the continued use of their name?

 

[danyoung56]

Does anyone know if a petition to Disney from the fans ever resulted in them reversing a decision?

Yes, it worked in Disneyland when they first tried to shutter Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln. People were big-time upset about it, and the petitions and complaints forced Disney to reconsider. A few years later, when Disney wanted to close Mr. Toad in the MK, the same thing happened. But this time Disney stuck to their guns, and the ride closed.

 

[copcarguyp71]

A couple of reasons why it won't go in Disney Springs.

- It takes 6 months each year to put the lights up and take them down. On the Streets of America this isn't a problem, much of the work is done after hours with the park closing early in the day. Disney Springs is operational until 2am each day.

- The backlot facades are covered in fixing points and holes that have been put in place to support the light structures. These are not present at Disney Springs, and I can't see them wanting to put this all over brand new buildings.

- Disney Springs is an operational retail area, there is not the walkway capacity to have thousands of peoples standing looking at lights.

Finally, Disney has publicly stated they are not returning. You can take that as the final word.

Which was why I said the world may never know...

 

[DisneyFans4Life]

You know...I wonder if maintenance was just getting to be too much for this attraction. When we saw the show last year...I distinctly remember a couple walls of lights completely not working.

 

[NormC]

could it have been that Disney had to pay a fee for the continued use of their name?

No, Siemens sponsored the display and a lot of it still belongs to the Osborne's and will be returned when this year's show is over.