ThemeParkCommando 81 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 43 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said: For once, the Disney Parks Blog actually answered some questions about the new fireworks show. 1. Tinkerbill will still fly in this new show: Yes, I can confirm that Tinker Bell still flies in the new show. Jennifer Fickley-Baker on February 9, 2017 at 7:18 pm 2. The fireworks portion of the new show will still be substantial: The team designed the show so it could be enjoyed from everywhere “Wishes” is currently seen today. While projections and other special effects will make the in-park experience unique, guests watching from Magic Kingdom resorts, watercraft on Seven Seas Lagoon, etc., will still see a full show of fireworks accompanied by a musical score. Jennifer Fickley-Baker on February 10, 2017 at 9:52 am https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/happily-ever-after-nighttime-spectacular-will-debut-at-magic-kingdom-park-may-12/ TCD An ex-CM who works here in the office with me, and still has friends at WDW, confirms that the full show of fireworks will go on, because of Disney promises to guest experiences for "the Abomination" ( aka The Four Seasons), and Golden Oaks, and other 'out of park' experiences that Disney provides. I never thought about the Four Seasons or even the Swolphin angles.. but there may be promises out there in writing concerning the fireworks. Interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Tri-Circle-D said: For once, the Disney Parks Blog actually answered some questions about the new fireworks show. 1. Tinkerbill will still fly in this new show: Yes, I can confirm that Tinker Bell still flies in the new show. Jennifer Fickley-Baker on February 9, 2017 at 7:18 pm 2. The fireworks portion of the new show will still be substantial: The team designed the show so it could be enjoyed from everywhere “Wishes” is currently seen today. While projections and other special effects will make the in-park experience unique, guests watching from Magic Kingdom resorts, watercraft on Seven Seas Lagoon, etc., will still see a full show of fireworks accompanied by a musical score. Jennifer Fickley-Baker on February 10, 2017 at 9:52 am https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/happily-ever-after-nighttime-spectacular-will-debut-at-magic-kingdom-park-may-12/ TCD That's all good to hear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Encouraging. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 7 hours ago, Tri-Circle-D said: For once, the Disney Parks Blog actually answered some questions about the new fireworks show. 2. The fireworks portion of the new show will still be substantial: The team designed the show so it could be enjoyed from everywhere “Wishes” is currently seen today. While projections and other special effects will make the in-park experience unique, guests watching from Magic Kingdom resorts, watercraft on Seven Seas Lagoon, etc., will still see a full show of fireworks accompanied by a musical score. Jennifer Fickley-Baker on February 10, 2017 at 9:52 am https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/happily-ever-after-nighttime-spectacular-will-debut-at-magic-kingdom-park-may-12/ TCD I'd expect Disney to be sure to keep the fireworks highly visible as I suspect they make a pretty good buck off the Fireworks Specialty Cruises on the pontoon boats. Can't say how well the desert cruise does but it would be ruined as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 This is all fine, but since Disney has now set a precedent by removing trees to improve the Tiana riverboat parade viewing, can they cut down all the trees on Discovery Island so I can see the fireworks better from the Fort? Beckers, Tri-Circle-D and dieseldave 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rtguy007 74 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Wow. That is the week we are there. We will get to see both hopefully. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 5 hours ago, rtguy007 said: Wow. That is the week we are there. We will get to see both hopefully. Oh that would be awesome to see them both! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 The answers to the questions sound promising! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 If you're not going to get a chance to see Wishes in person before it goes away in May, you can at least catch a live stream of it this week. Quote Mon, March 20, 2017 #DisneyParksLIVE Will Live Stream ‘Wishes’ on March 23 at 8:55 p.m. by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Editorial Content Manager, Walt Disney World Resort As we shared earlier this year, “Wishes” fireworks at Magic Kingdom Park will end its run on May 11 to make way for the brand-new nighttime spectacular, “Happily Ever After.” We know that “Wishes” means a lot to Disney Parks Blog readers around the world, so we’re giving you a chance to watch it live on March 23, right here on the Disney Parks Blog. The #DisneyParksLIVE stream will begin at 8:55 p.m. on Thursday night. A fresh blog post will appear at the top of the blog on that day/time for viewing. We’ll kick off the broadcast with a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of “Wishes.” And don’t forget to stick around after the fireworks end – we’ll share an amazing update on the new “Happily Ever After” show with all of you! Don’t forget, you can see “Wishes” yourself at Magic Kingdom Park now through May 11. “Happily Ever After” will debut at the park the following evening, on May 12. To follow along on Twitter, use the hashtags #DisneyParksLIVE. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/03/disneyparkslive-will-live-stream-wishes-on-march-23-at-8-p-m/ Avatab.... Steve 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Disney Parks YouTube channel released a sneak listen of Happily Ever After https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EtkmOrytM_k&ebc=ANyPxKoPMX9Uyg07R8Wjb1SK0XgjAADoH4TKlVhMqEk-4iIDdo_Q4aS4N6uokYaIhFUr5RJ-fpS_NDQL7Le25Zl1FylBOWewcQ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Disney Parks YouTube channel released a sneak listen of Happily Ever After https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EtkmOrytM_k&ebc=ANyPxKoPMX9Uyg07R8Wjb1SK0XgjAADoH4TKlVhMqEk-4iIDdo_Q4aS4N6uokYaIhFUr5RJ-fpS_NDQL7Le25Zl1FylBOWewcQ The cast of Lemonade Mouth wasn't available? It may grow on me if I ever see the show as a whole, but that music seems kind of "pop-ish". Sent from my handheld doohickie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Disney released another youtube video with a behind the scenes look at the making of Happily Ever After. One thing I find interesting from a tech and creative point of view and hadnt personally thought about, is the use of the scale model castle to test the projections to see how they play out before deplying to the park. In my mind I kind of figured the projection aspects were all being done in a digital format. Not just the creation but testing as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 10 hours ago, Katman1356...Jason said: Disney released another youtube video with a behind the scenes look at the making of Happily Ever After. One thing I find interesting from a tech and creative point of view and hadnt personally thought about, is the use of the scale model castle to test the projections to see how they play out before deplying to the park. In my mind I kind of figured the projection aspects were all being done in a digital format. Not just the creation but testing as well. Thanks for sharing this, Jason. I also didn't know about that castle model. I wonder if we could somehow get one of those for Dave the Castle Guy? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 They were testing the new fireworks last night and it looks like a someone shared it on Periscope. https://www.pscp.tv/w/1DXxyyPelOYxM BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 At this point, Sarah and I are planning to drive down on 5/11 to see the last night of Wishes and then see the new show on the 12th and drive home on the thirteenth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Those look pretty good. Longer than Wishes too. I really want to see it all pulled together now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 I think I heard it's 6 mins longer? That a pretty considerable increase in my opinion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Beckers said: I think I heard it's 6 mins longer? That a pretty considerable increase in my opinion I am not sure if he started recording right at the beginning but this video is almost 16 minutes. Wishes was about 12 Minutes I believe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rtguy007 74 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 We will be there next week. Hoping to catch both Wishes last night and the new show before we leave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsey......Todd 134 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Someone also posted on FB some pictures of the new lights they will be using for the show, they looked rather impressive to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 On 5/3/2017 at 9:24 AM, Momof6....aka Marty said: At this point, Sarah and I are planning to drive down on 5/11 to see the last night of Wishes and then see the new show on the 12th and drive home on the thirteenth. Love it!!!! (and if we were about 10 hours closer, we'd be joining you) 20 hours ago, Beckers said: I think I heard it's 6 mins longer? That a pretty considerable increase in my opinion More fireworks = more better. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Took this last night: The last Wishes BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 12 minutes ago, djsamuel said: Took this last night: The last Wishes Nice job! Did you see any TCD twins? One of them was there. I was invited, but I didn't want to be in that mess. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said: Nice job! Did you see any TCD twins? One of them was there. I was invited, but I didn't want to be in that mess. TCD No, didn't see either of the twins. It was PACKED, but everybody was really well behaved and considerate. A few had their kids on their shoulders but not many. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jenvp 2 Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 23 minutes ago, djsamuel said: Took this last night: The last Wishes Thanks for posting. that was awesome to watch djsamuel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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