News Round Up 2017

[TheMaxRebo]

FYI - DIS also put out another video with highlights of the show and then reactions from Craig, Ryno, and Steve

The video of the show in this is a handheld from a bit closer up - a bit shaky, but gives you more of a "in person" view

the comments/review starts at 6:45 ... in summary, Ryno said it is the best Disney fireworks show ever, Craig said best ever at WDW and worthy of the WDW 50th - so pretty high praise for a first viewing I think

 

[Q-man]

I wasn't there but it seemed like there was enough pyro to keep th,e attention of those outside of MK

I saw the pix from the Poly beach and it does look like it is still a good show even if you aren't seeing all the projections.

 

[Q-man]

Awww..now you hurt my feelings!

Sorry. I left my curmudgeon,...err...keeping it real, scorecard on my other computer. I hope Disney doesn't charge me for that.

 

[Fantasia79]

So, they used to say great views from all over the park. I take it that's no longer a thing with the projections.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I saw the pix from the Poly beach and it does look like it is still a good show even if you aren't seeing all the projections.

not sure if this is the pics you saw or not, but in another thread someone posted some pictures and indicated they thought it was a great view from there even without really being able to take in all the projections (I am very glad to hear this, as it was something I was worried about)

https://www.disboards.com/threads/f...ement-for-wishes.3602494/page-9#post-57587321

 

[rteetz]

Was just going to post about this - I like this much better than the Disney parks blog version - can see more of the show as intended and it is great to hear the crowd cheer when a new character comes on ... makes it feel more "real" rather than the official version which felt more like a movie

Definitely. I watched it on my iPad but now I need to view it on my 4K tv for the full experience.

 

[rteetz]

FYI - DIS also put out another video with highlights of the show and then reactions from Craig, Ryno, and Steve

The video of the show in this is a handheld from a bit closer up - a bit shaky, but gives you more of a "in person" view

the comments/review starts at 6:45 ... in summary, Ryno said it is the best Disney fireworks show ever, Craig said best ever at WDW and worthy of the WDW 50th - so pretty high praise for a first viewing I think

I think they'll at least spruce it up if they keep it for the 50th. I can't see them adding nothing to it if they don't do a new show.

 

[rteetz]

News

AK had an AP bag check line this morning.

https://twitter.com/touringplans/status/863373984590692352

 

[SJMajor67]

HEA video was awesome! Watched on my laptop, on the plane, on my way to Disneyland and our Disney Cruise! So much Disney!

 

[luisov]

Can I just say how happy it makes me that they included so many films from the 90's? I was actually surprised by the fact that they are not trying to deny Hunchback or Hercules' existance anymore No, but seriously, it was a great show. The music was perfect. The only thing I wish they would've done was to project onto Main Street just like Disneyland Forever does. It takes some interest away from being right at the hub.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I didn't see this reported yesterday, so I figured I would post about it:

Disneyland's Fantasmic will return this summer. However, no opening date was announced. I'm only saying this since there have been reports of it being delayed and not opening this summer. Also, here is a little bit in the article below:

"Upon its return, “Fantasmic!” will feature new magic, including new mist screens that will combine with innovative, state-of-the-art projection technology for brighter and more vibrant visuals than ever before."

There is a photo of the new Aladdin scene in yesterdays article by the Disney Parks Blog: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...n-with-return-to-disneyland-park-this-summer/

 

[rteetz]

Some notes...

RunDisney Tinkerbell Half Marathon Weekend started yesterday with the 5K. During that race Disney did not put out any characters on course and did not tell runners before hand. This sent people into a frenzy. Facebook, twitter message boards, etc. all ripping apart runDisney for this. RunDisney said there would be no characters at the 10K either due to safety. However today on course there were 4-5 character stops on course for runners. Looks like RunDisney listened to the criticism.

Also, today is the first day of AP/DVC Pandora previews.

 

[Sweettears]

Definitely. I watched it on my iPad but now I need to view it on my 4K tv for the full experience.

I watched the Blog version on big screen last night. Despite the valid criticism it still looked great.

 

[Sweettears]

HEA video was awesome! Watched on my laptop, on the plane, on my way to Disneyland and our Disney Cruise! So much Disney!

Sweet. Great timing. Enjoy

 

[DisneyGeekyParadise]

Hmmmm....New projection show, new firework show....I bet next we'll finally get something to fill in the gap MSEP left behind!

 

[rteetz]

Hmmmm....New projection show, new firework show....I bet next we'll finally get something to fill in the gap MSEP left behind!

The projection show is rumored to go away now.

 

[Rivergirl2005]

The projection show is rumored to go away now.

Really??? Isn't it only a few months old???

 

[rteetz]

Really??? Isn't it only a few months old???

Yes but I think it's kind of redundant with the major firework projection show now.

 

[DisneyGeekyParadise]

Yes but I think it's kind of redundant with the major firework projection show now.

Also, probably because some of it seems really rushed.... I mean, I can do the effect they had with Winnie the Pooh bouncing around in Adobe Flash in five minutes.

 

[danikoski]

This video gave a much better view of the overall show than the Disney Blog one. All I have to say is wow. It may not quite hit the emotion of Wishes, but it is one well put together show. I really enjoyed, but it is a lot of bang for your buck in the time frame. Absolutely not disappointed.
Too bad I won't get to see it in person until next year...