BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Finally, and just in time for our arrival! From Chip & Company... New Glow With the Show Mickey Ears Let Guests Shine at Walt Disney World ResortSeptember 9, 2013 by Chip Comment Here! Guests of the Walt Disney World Resort will light the night thanks to new Glow with the Show Ear hats that will magically change colors in sync with fireworks, shows and each other at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Fun interactive versions of the famous Mickey Ear hats will debut on Oct. 15 during the 15th anniversary of Fantasmic!, the nighttime spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These magical Ear hats glow in myriad colors, commanded with the latest technology to complement the imagery and beat of the fireworks and spectaculars. When not activated by these experiences, more surprises are in store for participants as the magical ears glow with other ears and settings around the Vacation Kingdom.“Technology allows the Ear hats to dance and play along with each musical and illuminated sequence. They truly bring the show’s environment out of the lagoon and the sky, and into the audience in an amazing and dazzling new way, making our guests truly Glow With the Show,” said Dara Trujillo, manager of merchandise marketing, communication, synergy and integration, Walt Disney World Resort.And beginning Oct. 19, guests will be able to experience the Wishes fireworks extravaganza at Magic Kingdom with the new Glow with the Show Ear hats. And during the holiday season guests can don their hats and “glow” with Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and at Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season fireworks display and Celebrate the Magic, the nighttime projection show at Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. Each set of Glow with the Show Ear hats is available for $25 at select locations throughout the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. For more than 55 years, the classic, black Mickey Mouse Ear hat has been a Disney Parks favorite and signature souvenir item. Across the decades, there have been more than 200 different ear hats including limited and novelty editions. The new Glow with the Show Ear hats made their debut at Disney California Adventure in 2012 at World of Color. http://www.chipandco.com/interactive-glow-show-mickey-ear-hats-guests-shine-afterdark-spectaculars-walt-disney-world-resort-171566/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Am I the only fiend who doesn't like these? I think they detract from the shows! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 The official post from the Disney Parks Blog... ‘Glow With the Show’ Ears Coming to Walt Disney World Resort This Fallposted on September 9th, 2013 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks We’re excited to announce today that the interactive, color-changing “Glow with the Show” Ears introduced at Disneyland Resort last summer are coming to the Walt Disney World Resort – beginning on October 15. The magical Mickey Ear Hats will make their debut with Fantasmic! on October 15, a date that also happens to mark the 15th anniversary of the nighttime spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Also, beginning on October 19, “Glow with the Show” Ears will become part of “Wishes” fireworks and the “Celebrate the Magic” nighttime projection show at Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Park. And during the holiday season, be sure to wear your Ears for special surprises during The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights and performances of “Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season.” As Erin has shared with Disney Parks Blog readers, “Glow with the Show” Ear Hats employ leading edge technology to light up and synchronize with each entertainment experience in amazing and dazzling new ways, making members of the audience an integral part of the show.Let us know if you’re excited to “Glow with the Show” at Walt Disney World Resort this fall. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/09/glow-with-the-show-ears-coming-to-walt-disney-world-resort-this-fall/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Am I the only fiend who doesn't like these? I think they detract from the shows! I am eager to see them in action. I think they will add to the shows, not detract from them. At least, I hope that will be the case. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I like the extra colors and lights. It makes it more immersive to me. I will be buying a pair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I am pro glow :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 At Disneyland it added to the show. It extends it out into the streets and makes the whole area light up. Of course, it depends on how many folks have them. If there's only a few it doesn't add much. But if there are hundreds, it's spectacular. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I'm setting aside $25 for mine now... :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 $25 I was thinking more like $15 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but I actually like this idea. I think it would be really beautiful if a lot of people had them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 An interesting video showcasing some of the features of the glow ears........ http://youtu.be/QbZq43KzOrU momof3kids-Yvonne and PureTcrazy...rita 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 We were going to get some when we were at DL. They were rather uncomfortable when we tried them on though. I will try to find the pic I took of some of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but I actually like this idea. I think it would be really beautiful if a lot of people had them. Dave likes something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 They are heavy. But there is some extra padding on the inside to try to make em more comfy. The batteries do die, and they are kinda a pain in the arse to change. But nothing to discourage buying them. One note, if they have not fixed the issue yet, the strap is not very sturdy. Ours broke on the first set we bought. They did replace them with no problem. We had ours signed by the big cheese himself and his, girlfriend/fiancé/wife?..... BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Dave likes something? Yes. The ears remind me of beautiful, glowing cinnamon rolls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Cool video, Dave! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mommy rainbo.....Bo 41 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Oh, I liked the before I saw them signed. I love them signed. I want. I want. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 We had ours signed by the big cheese himself and his, girlfriend/fiancé/wife?.....That is brilliant!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Love that you got them signed! So cool. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Well they were a novelty here at WDW when we had them signed. Everyone thought they were cool and asked tons of questions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Dave- What kind of batteries go in these? Are they those disc batteries, like watch batteries, or AAA or what? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 AAA if I remember correctly. They are common batteries that you would have already laying around in a junk drawer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Love them even more signed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 AAA if I remember correctly. They are common batteries that you would have already laying around in a junk drawer. That's good. I hate it when gadgets have some kind of weird battery that you have to go and hunt down. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 That's good. I hate it when gadgets have some kind of weird battery that you have to go and hunt down. TCDI do too. My automatic jacks on my fiver has a remote to fine tune them once set up, the battery in the remote is some obscure battery that can only be ordered through the company that made the remote. It wasn't too expensive, but when the battery died I did not have a spare so I had to wait for the new one to come in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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