This is a classic case of remembering things to be more than they were. The new show, Reflections of Earth uses more fireworks than the previous show, twice the amount in fact.
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This is a classic case of remembering things to be more than they were. The new show, Reflections of Earth uses more fireworks than the previous show, twice the amount in fact.
NoChesterHester
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Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I really hope you are both kidding.
Reflections of Earth is the finest piece of original music that exists in the Florida Parks today. It is instantaneously recognizable. While you may have like "more" fireworks, the previous incarnations of illuminations merely timed fireworks and lights to classical pieces. It was fun, but hardly awe inspiring. Hardly the story arc we have in today's show.
NoChesterHester
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^^^ this ^^^
baymenxpac
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couldn't agree more on the music. reflections of earth is wonderfully composed and instantly recognizable.
Crush Dude!
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Spot on!!! ROE is simply brilliant!!
Of all FireWork shows at WDW (Wishes, Fantasmic, Illuminations) Illuuminations is the last one TDO should worry about! Wishes and Fantasmic need overhauling first!!!
PhilharMagician
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No, but it needs a lot of TLC.
Epcotbob
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Completely agree! ROE is a beautiful choreography of Music, Fireworks and lights. But an upgrade of the middle fountains section would be welcome.
flavious27
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flavious27
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I was thinking about that on one of the PI threads.
This would be the missing link between marketplace east and the west end.
This would be a restaurants row north west of the west end, it could be just filled with celeb chefs' restaurants.
MerlinTheGoat
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I'm dead serious. It's not just me either, my family also thinks the new show lacks the heart of the old one. The old one celebrated every country and had amazing music. This new one just doesn't feel as in place with World Showcase anymore. I don't go gaga about the music either, it's good and all, but nothing beats the classic tunes and national anthems the old one had. And i don't like the music they play when showing the video on the ball either. The only music i love the the celtic style pre-show tune before the show even starts.
I'm not trying to be a troll, so don't pin me as one. I LIKE the new one, i just don't love it. Old one was definitely a love. We'd go out of our way to get over to Epcot just to see it if we weren't already there. This new one though, maybe once a trip we'll choose to see it. It's no longer a priority to go out of our way to see it.
I also find it hard to believe that the new version has more fireworks. Both my mother and myself feel it has less, and looking back at old videos still makes it seem like the old show had more-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNXM9dIvOMY
Maybe the show is longer or something now, but the fireworks are more spread out? Dunno. I guess it would surprise people to know that i like both Wishes and even our version of Fantasmic (and i have SERIOUS gripes with Fantasmic).
I'd really like a way where we can have both the new music AND the old stuff. It's mostly the classical music i love.
NoChesterHester
Well-Known Member
I was thinking about that on one of the PI threads.
This would be the missing link between marketplace east and the west end.
This would be a restaurants row north west of the west end, it could be just filled with celeb chefs' restaurants.
It is going to have to be more integrated then that. Imagine the backdrop... a parking lot.
OldAndBusted
New Member
Decentralized WoC
Once upon a time, before the price got too high and the benefits stripped, my wife and I attended Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom at WDW. One of the things that caught my attention was the fireworks. During the climax, they launched fireworks from the entire circumference of the park. There were literally red and green sparkles all around us. It was very cool.
And that's the idea I think I'd like to see for a WDW-based World of Color show. Instead of one central location, one condensed viewing area - distribute it. Let the show take place all over the chosen park. For instance, if the show were intended for the Magic Kingdom, then all existing waterways should be used. Fountains, water screens, projectors, speakers, etc. should be placed in all existing waterways. This would include the Rivers of America and the old Swan boat track. Perhaps a new lazy river type waterway could be created to span Tomorrowland and Fantasyland. Rather than the one central show, there'd be a dozen different shows. The entire park becomes the viewing area. No more crowding into Main Street just to see the show. Watch it from anywhere. You'd see a new show each night depending on from which you watched the show. Repeatability would be high.
Just another 2 cents worth of dreams.
Once upon a time, before the price got too high and the benefits stripped, my wife and I attended Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom at WDW. One of the things that caught my attention was the fireworks. During the climax, they launched fireworks from the entire circumference of the park. There were literally red and green sparkles all around us. It was very cool.
And that's the idea I think I'd like to see for a WDW-based World of Color show. Instead of one central location, one condensed viewing area - distribute it. Let the show take place all over the chosen park. For instance, if the show were intended for the Magic Kingdom, then all existing waterways should be used. Fountains, water screens, projectors, speakers, etc. should be placed in all existing waterways. This would include the Rivers of America and the old Swan boat track. Perhaps a new lazy river type waterway could be created to span Tomorrowland and Fantasyland. Rather than the one central show, there'd be a dozen different shows. The entire park becomes the viewing area. No more crowding into Main Street just to see the show. Watch it from anywhere. You'd see a new show each night depending on from which you watched the show. Repeatability would be high.
Just another 2 cents worth of dreams.
flavious27
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well they can add some mulch and seeds.