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[Mit88]

How much does EWP really cost them to run every night? I cant imagine it goes away until the floats can no longer make it across the lagoon

 

[Tiki Birdland]

How much does EWP really cost them to run every night? I cant imagine it goes away until the floats can no longer make it across the lagoon

Was that an actual rumor or just speculation? The EWP was one of the big reasons for staying at the Poly as many times as we did. I put my kids to bed many nights watching that. We LOVED EWP!

 

[Mit88]

Was that an actual rumor or just speculation? The EWP was one of the big reasons for staying at the Poly as many times as we did. I put my kids to bed many nights watching that. We LOVED EWP!

I think it was just someone’s opinion. Its one of those things that probably doesn’t cost much to do, and it brings joy to many, many people. Never say never, I just cant see them getting rid of it any time soon.

 

[yulilin3]

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[brockash]

Was that an actual rumor or just speculation? The EWP was one of the big reasons for staying at the Poly as many times as we did. I put my kids to bed many nights watching that. We LOVED EWP!

Oh, totally just my opinion. - That's what I said in my op, just that I thought...like I said I REALLY hope I'm wrong, but it just wouldn't surprise me I guess is what I'd say. I have absolutely no inside knowledge etc. In my opinion it'd be something easy for them to just never go back to and while I can't imagine it costs much to do; I also don't think Disney feels it makes them much money...and in my experience over the last several yrs....Disney seems to really prioritize the ways they can make a 300% profit, so I could just seem them feeling it wasn't evem worth a discussion...but hopefully I'm wrong

 

[gottalovepluto]

Oh, totally just my opinion...

So EWP is dead AND IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT?!

 

[Farro]

EWP is my dad, my mom, my childhood and the 1980's all wrapped up into one.

I will not allow it to go.

 

[brockash]

So EWP is dead AND IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT?!

Lol... Yes, I expect that's how Disney will tell it lol. Boy I really hope I get to come back here in a year and eat crow

 

[dlavender]

While her pic wasn't the best example, stroller parking was decently filled on our visit so her point is valid.

Don't ruin my fun

 

[Brocktoon]

EWP is my dad, my mom, my childhood and the 1980's all wrapped up into one.

I will not allow it to go.

I've been travelling to Fort Wilderness since as early I can recall ... so probably late 70's / early 80s. In all those years one of the major constants was the EWP. Whether hearing the music coming from Bay Lake at night or getting held up on a boat or dock watching the floats pass by, I can't imagine staying on site and not having the EWP.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Might the EWP not running just have to do with the construction of the bridge on the new walkway from GF to MK? It goes over the maintenance canal used for the floats. Are they still working on the swing bridge?

I don’t think this is worth freaking out over. Disney knows that it’s iconic - the artwork in of one of the Murphy beds in the Poly bungalows is the EWP. I don’t doubt it will be back.

 

[yulilin3]

Might the EWP not running just have to do with the construction of the bridge on the new walkway from GF to MK? It goes over the maintenance canal used for the floats. They’re still working on the swing bridge ...

I don’t think this is worth freaking out over. Disney knows that it’s iconic - the artwork in of one of the Murphy beds in the Poly bungalows is the EWP. I don’t doubt it will be back.

I don't think it has to do with the construction since they had it operating before the closure while construction was happening, i think it's because they don't want people congregating in a space even if it's outdoors

 

[MickeyWaffles]

I don't think it has to do with the construction since they had it operating before the closure while construction was happening, i think it's because they don't want people congregating in a space even if it's outdoors

Thanks! That makes sense.

 

[MrsBooch]

Might the EWP not running just have to do with the construction of the bridge on the new walkway from GF to MK? It goes over the maintenance canal used for the floats. Are they still working on the swing bridge?

I don’t think this is worth freaking out over. Disney knows that it’s iconic - the artwork in of one of the Murphy beds in the Poly bungalows is the EWP. I don’t doubt it will be back.

I don't know that anyone is freaking out so much as we are just joking around.

It's been around since the 70's - I think it's just been categorized along with the other nighttime shows because it draws a crowd. People stand around and watch.

 

[Sandiz08]

Well lets hope its not gone. I wish I could be sitting out back of geyser grill watching the EWP right now.

 

[tramps’lady]

I've been travelling to Fort Wilderness since as early I can recall ... so probably late 70's / early 80s. In all those years one of the major constants was the EWP. Whether hearing the music coming from Bay Lake at night or getting held up on a boat or dock watching the floats pass by, I can't imagine staying on site and not having the EWP.

we are staying at the Fort and the evenings sure are quiet without that music. Hope it comes back soon. one night a guy on a bike was riding around playing the music. Memories

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

I miss nighttime shows and events in general so much. Also, park-hopping. Sweet, sweet, park-hopping.

You don't know what you've got until it's gone

 

[yulilin3]

for those speculating about Disney Genie there's movement on the hiring side of things, they are looking for a senior sw engineer ui/ux

 

[yulilin3]

DVC lounge at Epcot reopening on the 16th

 

[butterscotchcollins]

Bring back the Main Street Electrical Parade, you cowards