Wishes!-5 Years of a nightly Fantasy in the Sky

[EPCOT Explorer]

Hey WDWMagic,

Today marks the 5th Anniversary of the premiere of Wishes!, MK's larges Firework show to ever grace Disney sky's.

Just thought a nice thread of reflection and pictures was appropriate as most of us have a strong attachment to the show.

Post away!

 

[EPCOT.nut]

WOW! My brother sure can start a good thread! Waxing sentimantal lately!

Or just feeling like Jimminy Cricket?



I love Wishes, too. Nice pics.

 

[Yanks07]

Very Nice Evan, Very Nice!!

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

WOW! My brother sure can start a good thread! Waxing sentimantal lately!

Or just feeling like Jimminy Cricket?



I love Wishes, too. Nice pics.

Heh...a little bit of both.

You can post your pics too!:wave::wave:

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Very Nice Evan, Very Nice!!

Thanks!

 

[PaisleyMF]

The first thing i did after getting my Traditions training was to go and see Wishes with a friend of mine. I cried the whole show and I still have amazing memories of Wishes, and more yet to come.

I can still see the faces in the families and on kids with this Amazing show.

Happy Birthday WISHES!

 

[EPCOT.nut]

Heh...a little bit of both.

You can post your pics too!:wave::wave:

OK I think I can rise to the challenge.

:lookaroun:wave::ROFLOL:

 

[EPCOT.nut]

Happy Hallowishes everyone!

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

The first thing i did after getting my Traditions training was to go and see Wishes with a friend of mine. I cried the whole show and I still have amazing memories of Wishes, and more yet to come.

I can still see the faces in the families and on kids with this Amazing show.

Happy Birthday WISHES!

Great story!

 

[steener618]

Happy Birthday Wishes

 

[djkidkaz]

Lets all sing....

WISHES!!! Dream a dream....WISHES! etc. etc...

 

[JediMasterMatt]

Happy birthday dear friend!

 

[DisneyGigi]

I love Wishes. Very special to me as I have always wished on the first star every night as long as I can remember. Combine that with Disney and there ya are! (most of my wishes were to go to WDW) Nothing like seeing Tink fly from the castle especially the first time. I cry every time, even when I watch our videos!

My Wishes pics are always crappy but here is an okay Hallowishes one-

 

[a2grafix]

Happy anniversary!

Hallowishes October 2007

 

[disneydata]

Happy birthday, Wishes!

Taken October 6th, 2003:

Yes, I had a crappy camera, but this was the first full performance of Wishes in the Magic Kingdom. Thankfully, I got a nicer camera and found a similar shot:

And of course, an obligatory pretty shot:

Bigger versions are available in my photo album.

 

[EpcotServo]

Way to go Wishes!

Not as good as Remember, butastillprettygood!

 

[WDW-Tex]

Still my favorite!!

My first trip to WDW was June 2004, I have only been twice since but Wishes is still my favorite part... watched it probably 50 times while away... Happy Birthday Wishes!!

 

[Wiidrone]

 

[PaisleyMF]

Great story!

I am a very sentimental guy. lol but thanks.

I found this picture from Stuck in Customs (For some reason I can't place the URL, is been censored)

Picture by Trey Ratcliff

 

[raven]

Wishes Fun Facts:

- It takes 4 and a half to 6 hours to load the shells and prepare the show.

- It takes 30 - 40 minutes to load the finale and under 5 seconds to fire them.

- It only takes 4 people to run the show with 1 extra for safety.

- The shells are not "fireworks" they are actually Low Explosives (pyrotechnics).

- The explosives are purchased at least 1 year in advance from China and it takes 3 to 9 months for them to arrive.

- Two types of pyrotechnics are used with one specifically designed to work within close proximity to performers and buildings.