On special event nights, the Magic Kingdom has previously used nine additional firing locations to create a 360 degree perimeter firework effect, surrounding the entire park with fireworks. Whilst creating a spectacular effect, the downside has been that transportation around the park has had to be halted before, during, and after the show for safety purposes, and to allow the pyro to be position around the railroad track. To allow some transportation to continue, and to minimise the disruption, the Magic Kingdom will now be firing a 180 degree perimeter effect on special nights, instead of the 360 degree effect. However, it's important to note that the amount of pyro will not be reduced, the nine firing locations will now be compacted into a 180 degree arc, instead of the 360 degree. This means the same amount of pyro as before, but in a smaller space, so it should prove to be a spectacular site.
As always, things are subject to changes, but this is the current plan:
The changes are set to affect the rest of the Halloween party "HalloWishes" shows, the Christmas party "Holiday Wishes" shows, and the Princess & Pirates party shows.
The 360 degree perimeter effects will return for the two nights for New Years Eve show and the two nights for 4th of July.
