What time do I need to be standing at the Osborne lights to see them flip the switch? - The DIS Discussion Forums

My2QTs · 11-25-2009, 09:07 AM

I know they say "around 5:40 - 6:10 (or at least thats what Ive seen), but is there a more accurate time? We will be there on Dec. 6. Thanks.

WDSearcher · 11-25-2009, 09:47 AM

Plan on being there by 5:30pm at the latest. The street will start filling at about 5pm. You'll have to stand a bit and wait. They flip the switch based on sunset, other entertainment, crowds, and a host of other variables.

Praying Colonel · 11-25-2009, 09:55 AM

We were there last night & they did it @ 5:50.

disneyfox · 11-25-2009, 11:00 AM

I will also be there on Dec 6th

MissBritt · 11-25-2009, 11:04 AM

Wow, that early? Too bad we have an ADR for SciFi at 510. But it is dark by 530 now.

My2QTs · 11-25-2009, 11:09 AM

Maybe we'll see you there Fox!!

Dee77 · 11-25-2009, 11:26 AM

do the lights stay on continually or do they stop and flip the switch throughout the night? If they are re-set, at what intervals?

My family will also be there on the 6th- see you there!!

BrianD · 11-25-2009, 11:30 AM

Unless you really like seeing it go from "no lights" to "lights", then I say wait a while, because it is usually shoulder-to-shoulder at the beginning. They keep doing the same dancing throughout the evening, so I don't think you miss much by not being there when they are turned on.

ElementCamper · 11-25-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee77

do the lights stay on continually or do they stop and flip the switch throughout the night? If they are re-set, at what intervals?

My family will also be there on the 6th- see you there!!

The lights stay on continuously once 'flipped.' However there are 'shows' at intervals throughout the night where the lights dance to the music.

floridascgirl · 11-25-2009, 02:45 PM

We'll also be there on the 6th!

I figure that if I ask this question enough times, eventually I will get an answer. This will be the 4th time I've posted it over the past several weeks, but somehow I never get a response.

I'm starting to think I'm a thread killer

I would love to know about the "snow" that happens during the Osborne Lights... Does it snow just at the beginning when they 1st turn on, or does it happen on/off throughout the evening?

Any info. on this would be GREATLY appreciated!

mesaboy2 · 11-25-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floridascgirl

We'll also be there on the 6th!

I would love to know about the "snow" that happens during the Osborne Lights... Does it snow just at the beginning when they 1st turn on, or does it happen on/off throughout the evening?

Any info. on this would be GREATLY appreciated!

I was there on Nov 14 and the snow was on at the very beginning, and whenever the lights weren't dancing. I guess they figure nobody pays attention to the snow while the lights are dancing. Enjoy!

Carolinagirl77 · 11-25-2009, 03:44 PM

Last year, we went late and it still snowed.

wdwpirates · 11-25-2009, 03:53 PM

From past trips to DHS & Osborne Lights it pretty much snows on and off for the entire evening. We'll be there on 12/4 and I can't wait!!!

floridascgirl · 11-25-2009, 05:33 PM

Thank you everyone for your responses! We've never seen snow, so this will be exciting for us (even if it is faux snow).

WEDWDW · 11-25-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by floridascgirl

Thank you everyone for your responses! We've never seen snow, so this will be exciting for us (even if it is faux snow).

If you go to MVMCP,you can also see it snow on Main Street,USA and some years I have seen it snow at the conclusion of the Candlelight Processional.

11-25-2009, 09:07 AM	#1
My2QTs DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 529	What time do I need to be standing at the Osborne lights to see them flip the switch? I know they say "around 5:40 - 6:10 (or at least thats what Ive seen), but is there a more accurate time? We will be there on Dec. 6. Thanks.

11-25-2009, 09:55 AM	#3
Praying Colonel DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,086	We were there last night & they did it @ 5:50. __________________ 8/04: Offsite 8/06: CSR 8/07: Pop Century 8/08: Shades of Green 11/09: CSR

11-25-2009, 11:04 AM	#5
MissBritt It's a small, small world. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 406	Wow, that early? Too bad we have an ADR for SciFi at 510. But it is dark by 530 now. __________________ December 2009 Trip Report Coming Soon January 2010 Trip Report Coming Soon MK 7Xs, HS 2Xs, EP 1Xs, AK 1Xs, BB 1Xs, DTD 2Xs

11-25-2009, 11:26 AM	#7
Dee77 Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 415	do the lights stay on continually or do they stop and flip the switch throughout the night? If they are re-set, at what intervals? My family will also be there on the 6th- see you there!! __________________ Nov 2008 SSR Studio, Dec 2009 OKW 2 Bedroom, Nov/Dec 2010 BLT LV 1 bedroom

11-25-2009, 02:45 PM	#10
floridascgirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charleston, S.C. Posts: 886	We'll also be there on the 6th! I figure that if I ask this question enough times, eventually I will get an answer. This will be the 4th time I've posted it over the past several weeks, but somehow I never get a response. I'm starting to think I'm a thread killer I would love to know about the "snow" that happens during the Osborne Lights... Does it snow just at the beginning when they 1st turn on, or does it happen on/off throughout the evening? Any info. on this would be GREATLY appreciated! __________________ Many trips as a child! 2005 Thanksgiving Wilderness Lodge2008 January Wilderness Lodge 2009 Jan/Feb Animal Kingdom Lodge2009 December Animal Kingdom Lodge

11-25-2009, 09:47 AM	#2
WDSearcher DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 7,552	Plan on being there by 5:30pm at the latest. The street will start filling at about 5pm. You'll have to stand a bit and wait. They flip the switch based on sunset, other entertainment, crowds, and a host of other variables.

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11-25-2009, 11:00 AM	#4
disneyfox Been there, can't wait to get back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dayton,Ohio Posts: 22	I will also be there on Dec 6th

11-25-2009, 11:09 AM	#6
My2QTs DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 529	Maybe we'll see you there Fox!!

11-25-2009, 11:30 AM	#8
BrianD DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,855	Unless you really like seeing it go from "no lights" to "lights", then I say wait a while, because it is usually shoulder-to-shoulder at the beginning. They keep doing the same dancing throughout the evening, so I don't think you miss much by not being there when they are turned on.

11-25-2009, 03:44 PM	#12
Carolinagirl77 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 67	Last year, we went late and it still snowed.

11-25-2009, 03:53 PM	#13
wdwpirates But why is the rum gone? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 412	From past trips to DHS & Osborne Lights it pretty much snows on and off for the entire evening. We'll be there on 12/4 and I can't wait!!! __________________ Me (Kerri-30) DH (Jim-34)

11-25-2009, 05:33 PM	#14
floridascgirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charleston, S.C. Posts: 886	Thank you everyone for your responses! We've never seen snow, so this will be exciting for us (even if it is faux snow). __________________ Many trips as a child! 2005 Thanksgiving Wilderness Lodge2008 January Wilderness Lodge 2009 Jan/Feb Animal Kingdom Lodge2009 December Animal Kingdom Lodge

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