News Wishes to be replaced with new 'Happily Ever After' nighttime spectacular

[wdwmagic]

ROE ALF returned last year (think it was) when the chip supply issue was fixed.

Good news! I hadn't heard that.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Not to mention the fact that the theme of IllumiNations fits Epcot's original message like a glove. A message that over the past few decades has been watered down and this close to being considered null and void by Management.

Very true. I should amend my rule list:

TDO/TWDC Rule #1: Cut costs.
TDO/TWDC Rule #2: Must include popular and current IP for merchandising synergy.
TDO/TWDC Rule #3: See Rules 1 and 2.

Typing Rule #2 made me throw up in my mouth a little...

 

[marni1971]

Good news! I hadn't heard that.

Definitely back last September and I'm pretty sure it was before that.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

You really don't understand symbolism, do you?

Yes, I do. And I maintain: it's still boring and hard to see.

 

[MisterPenguin]

You really don't understand symbolism, do you?

Problem is the symbol is too small for its venue and the projection surface of that symbol is only 30% of the surface. Get a bigger globe, hoist it higher, and use the whole surface for projection.

 

[SpectroMan93]

Very bittersweet to hear this. I saw Wishes for the first time 14 years ago in the 3rd grade and people in my generation have come to associate the Magic Kingdom with the show. On my trip last month, I saw Wishes for the first time in several years and it was a joy to get to sing along to the lyrics "Star light, star bright" again. It was also heartwarming to hear several people behind me sing along as well. Wishes has such a special place in so many people's hearts and was the perfect kiss goodnight to a day at the Magic Kingdom. I am incredibly excited for Happily Ever After, but it has some very big shoes to fill.

 

[Ryan H. Serowinski]

Looks like I'll be checking this out, cause my parents are DVC members and will see this from the top of Bay Lake, hoping Tangled will be among the animated classic represented in this speculator new fireworks show!(including new faves like Zootopia & Moana, and classics like Toy Story & Lion King), cause the other nighttime show doesn't have it(go ahead, make fun of me).

 

[HMF]

Of course if the show were really accurate in terms of where the planet is headed. The show would end with the globe exploding.

 

[EvilChameleon]

I mean, it kind of does. It splits apart and shoots out sparks.

 

[Donaldfan1934]

My main issue with Illuminations is the globe. It takes up a huge chunk of the show and it's difficult to see. The projections are very dated compared to the castle projections. I'd rather see more fireworks compared to the globe sitting out in the middle of the water.

Personally, I've also seen it so many times that I'm ready for something fresh. One nice thing about going out to Disneyland is that every time I go, there's fresh nighttime entertainment. Whereas I go to WDW, and it's still the same nighttime show, minus a few upgrades, as when I was 5. One of many reasons why Epcot is my least favorite park.

I disagree with you on the fireworks. I feel the show has a very good mix of effects. As for the globe, it definitely needs to be updated, but the show itself is timeless. Don't get me wrong, if Disney came up with a replacement that was just as perfect, I'd be more than all on board for it. But in recent years, Disney has strayed too far from Walt's light for something like that to be considered a realistic possibility.

 

[marni1971]

Problem is the symbol is too small for its venue and the projection surface of that symbol is only 30% of the surface. Get a bigger globe, hoist it higher, and use the whole surface for projection.

That won't happen.

 

[HMF]

I mean, it kind of does. It splits apart and shoots out sparks.

Yes, but that is supposed to symbolize the flame of the human spirit. We need shows like Reflections of Earth to keep people from losing faith in it as many including me are these days.

 

[MisterPenguin]

That won't happen.

Well! Then WDW will just have to suffer the indignity of my eye rolls when they stop everything to feature the nearly invisible globe projections!!

 

[DisneyFans4Life]

This looks pretty cool. We will definitely miss Wishes, but am all for something that is bigger and better; especially with all the new technology they have at their disposal.

 

[marni1971]

Well! Then WDW will just have to suffer the indignity of my eye rolls when they stop everything to feature the nearly invisible globe projections!!

Could always use an inflatable ball from TDS...

 

[TaoBoxer]

Wishes had a nice run, and I'm glad we're getting something new.

I hope it doesn't suck.

Reply of the day !

 

[EvilChameleon]

Alton Towers used a really good inflatable globe for one of their fireworks shows a couple years back.

 

[donsullivan]

Yes, I do. And I maintain: it's still boring and hard to see.

I think a lot of casual Disney fans may agree with you. As a local, I've had the opportunity to see IllumiNations a lot and there is no doubt that the middle section as the Earth Globe moves into position is considered 'boring' by lots of people and they just bail; I see it all the time. Many people I know who have seen it many, many times over the years have come to refer to that segment as the 'intermission'.

Most people who experience the show have no clue (or care) what the story arc is or what the symbolism of the evolution of the planet is; they just know they find that section very boring and many move on to do something else in the park. That doesn't make it a bad show but it does suggest that it may need some updating to keep today's audience more engaged the entire length of the show.

 

[mouse_luv]

Over my dead body

Same! LOL That is my "you can't take it away" fireworks show.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Do you know how many fireworks shows DL has gone through since we got Wishes?