Electrical Water Pageant-worth it and from where at CR? - The DIS Discussion Forums

J Le · 11-03-2009, 12:41 PM

I'm going to be at WDW in late January and early February with my friend/co-worker (no kids). On Wednesday, 1/27 we have ressies at Cali Grill at 6 and we plan to watch Wishes at 8. Looks like the pageant will be going by CR a little after 10? I've wanted to see it but just never had the chance - I like to get my full 10 hours

of sleep in and Thursday is an early day for us so is the EWP worth the wait?

Ideas on what to do around CR for an hour or so?

Best place to watch/photograph EWP from CR?

And do the buses run to DD so we can get back to our resort after 10?

Thank you for any help!

pickles · 11-03-2009, 12:44 PM

cute, not worth an hour wait

MHSweb79 · 11-03-2009, 12:54 PM

I don't remember the exact quote (sadly) but this has been described here to a T as "electrified Lite Brites floating to Casio keyboard music." Plink-plunk plink plunk....
We saw it in September and it was truly bizarre - really low-tech and weird. I can't believe they haul this thing out every night! It might be worth hanging around just to see it once, but if you're expecting Spectro-Magic production values you'll really be disappointed.

spfldfan · 11-03-2009, 01:22 PM

I would not go out of my way to see it. We only watched it because we stayed at the Polynesian. A toddler might find it exciting.

sharadoc · 11-03-2009, 01:32 PM

We love it, but it's not the height of technology, that's for sure. We have timed things to coincide with the viewing of it.

I might disagree with the PP who says it's not worth an hour wait, it depends on what you're doing while you're waiting! If you can have a drink in the canyon at the CR, or play some games in the arcade, or explore the resort in general, then it's a fun way to spend an evening. Because we go every year, we always try to do new and different things. They may not all be the height of wonderfulness, but they are fun to do. Definitely something you should see at least once.

Another idea - take the monorail over to the Polynesian, it starts over there and you won't have to wait around.

Superjoint_Ritual · 11-03-2009, 01:44 PM

To me it's worth it because it's been a family tradition every time we goto WDW.

Robo · 11-03-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Le

1-Best place to watch/photograph EWP from CR?

2- do the buses run to DD so we can get back to our resort after 10?

1- On the boat docks behind the resorts.

2- Yes.

PoohsFan1 · 11-03-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MHSweb79

I don't remember the exact quote (sadly) but this has been described here to a T as "electrified Lite Brites floating to Casio keyboard music." Plink-plunk plink plunk....
We saw it in September and it was truly bizarre - really low-tech and weird. I can't believe they haul this thing out every night! It might be worth hanging around just to see it once, but if you're expecting Spectro-Magic production values you'll really be disappointed.

That is absolutely correct and funny

. The EWP is fine to watch if you have never seen it before, if you want to wait an hour to watch it then there are some really great shops that you can go to in CR to waist some time, or there is a really nice lounge there too on the concourse. In all fairness, my kids like to watch EWP, but we don't go out of our way to see it, if we happen to be in a spot where we can watch it, we will watch for a few minutes.

mb168 · 11-03-2009, 02:21 PM

Go to Youtube and watch for yourself, it's a little hard to see when being filmed from shore by tourists but you'll get the point.

kiwicassie · 11-03-2009, 03:40 PM

Thankfully a classic that Disney hasn't axed. It's not awe inspiring but some of the best memories I have of Walt Disney World is watching this with my family.

J Le · 11-03-2009, 03:43 PM

Thanks everyone for the info - I think we'll chance it. Hang around CR to shop and play than check it out!

MissionMouse · 11-03-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwicassie

Thankfully a classic that Disney hasn't axed. It's not awe inspiring but some of the best memories I have of Walt Disney World is watching this with my family.

For us it is part of the family memories of staying at one of the monorail or WL resorts. Not high tech but creates lasting memories and smiles...and you can use it to tell what time it is depending on the resort you are staying at.

Hallowishes · 11-03-2009, 04:00 PM

awww, it makes me a bit bummed to hear people dogging the electrical water pagent! i have such fond memories of it when i was young, that it is a must for me. i do completely understand seeing it as "low tech" not but for me, its definitely a must do!

disneyatl · 11-03-2009, 04:05 PM

For me it is not a "must see" but it is fun to see once.

DaveInTN · 11-03-2009, 04:49 PM

I love it for what it is...a throw back to simpler times before our entertainment was computer generated, digital and impersonal. Frankly, I am amazed that some Disney MBA hasn't decided to ax it as it doesn't generate direct revenues. But that would be a huge loss IMHO. Nothing better for me than ending my day either watching it from the beach at FW or listening to the music as I go about my evening in the resort.

11-03-2009, 12:41 PM	#1
J Le Obsessed with the mouse Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 142	Electrical Water Pageant-worth it and from where at CR? I'm going to be at WDW in late January and early February with my friend/co-worker (no kids). On Wednesday, 1/27 we have ressies at Cali Grill at 6 and we plan to watch Wishes at 8. Looks like the pageant will be going by CR a little after 10? I've wanted to see it but just never had the chance - I like to get my full 10 hours of sleep in and Thursday is an early day for us so is the EWP worth the wait? Ideas on what to do around CR for an hour or so? Best place to watch/photograph EWP from CR? And do the buses run to DD so we can get back to our resort after 10? Thank you for any help!

11-03-2009, 12:44 PM	#2
pickles Just call me Capt. Barbossa-someone has to play the part of the bad pirate Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Moonlight Shows Us for What We Really Are.... Posts: 1,890	cute, not worth an hour wait __________________ Adopt a Redhead!!

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sharadoc Trying our best to stimulate the economy, one Disney Dollar at a time! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Limerick, PA Posts: 1,888	We love it, but it's not the height of technology, that's for sure. We have timed things to coincide with the viewing of it. I might disagree with the PP who says it's not worth an hour wait, it depends on what you're doing while you're waiting! If you can have a drink in the canyon at the CR, or play some games in the arcade, or explore the resort in general, then it's a fun way to spend an evening. Because we go every year, we always try to do new and different things. They may not all be the height of wonderfulness, but they are fun to do. Definitely something you should see at least once. Another idea - take the monorail over to the Polynesian, it starts over there and you won't have to wait around. __________________ *Sharadoc* DH Me DS and DD 6X offsite, 6X POFQ 2X ASMu 1X FW 02/2010 - BWV; 12/2010 - VWL

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11-03-2009, 12:54 PM	#3
MHSweb79 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 1,340	I don't remember the exact quote (sadly) but this has been described here to a T as "electrified Lite Brites floating to Casio keyboard music." Plink-plunk plink plunk.... We saw it in September and it was truly bizarre - really low-tech and weird. I can't believe they haul this thing out every night! It might be worth hanging around just to see it once, but if you're expecting Spectro-Magic production values you'll really be disappointed.

11-03-2009, 01:22 PM	#4
spfldfan Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17	I would not go out of my way to see it. We only watched it because we stayed at the Polynesian. A toddler might find it exciting.

11-03-2009, 03:40 PM	#10
kiwicassie Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jersey Girl Living in New Zealand Posts: 146	Thankfully a classic that Disney hasn't axed. It's not awe inspiring but some of the best memories I have of Walt Disney World is watching this with my family. __________________ Oh yes mustard! That'll do... Mustard? Don't let's be silly. Now lemon, that's different... 50+ trips so far to the World WDWCP 2003

11-03-2009, 03:43 PM	#11
J Le Obsessed with the mouse Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 142	Thanks everyone for the info - I think we'll chance it. Hang around CR to shop and play than check it out!

11-03-2009, 04:00 PM	#13
Hallowishes DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: north royalton, ohio Posts: 1,035	awww, it makes me a bit bummed to hear people dogging the electrical water pagent! i have such fond memories of it when i was young, that it is a must for me. i do completely understand seeing it as "low tech" not but for me, its definitely a must do! __________________

11-03-2009, 04:05 PM	#14
disneyatl DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,013	For me it is not a "must see" but it is fun to see once.

11-03-2009, 04:49 PM	#15
DaveInTN I'm Not The Castle Guy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Franklin, Tennessee Posts: 978	I love it for what it is...a throw back to simpler times before our entertainment was computer generated, digital and impersonal. Frankly, I am amazed that some Disney MBA hasn't decided to ax it as it doesn't generate direct revenues. But that would be a huge loss IMHO. Nothing better for me than ending my day either watching it from the beach at FW or listening to the music as I go about my evening in the resort. __________________ Me, my Beautiful Wife , and 4 Awesome DD's DD14, DD12, DD9, and DD4 (plus two mutts and a bunny) 1st Trip - Fort Wilderness Christmas 1977 Wilderness Lodge Villas May 2001 Fort Wilderness March 2007, Nov 2007, Dec 2008, March 2009 (Trip Report Here), Nov 2009 (Trip Report Here) Our Travel Blog Our Travel Photos

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