Rumor Alert - LoW Not Appearing This Year?

[k5jm]

Opps, now you have gotten Brandie involved.

May you rest in peace...

Chris means...rest in pieces!

I will have to bring out the Texas 6 shooter for TSM. It's on Brandie!!

We will have to bring out the rest of the Texas Crowd: WebmasterKathy, Mary Jo (from El Paso), Carla, Michelle, Drake, Christy, TxYankee...

 

[OKW Lover]

I seem to recall (not certain) that the LoW came down last year with the other Christmas decorations. In prior years, the LoW were left up for a couple of months (ie the winter!).

 

[LMO429]

Please post a comment on the disney blog regarding the apparent lack of LOW this upcoming holiday season

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-blog-weekly-recap-3/comment-page-2/#comments

 

[mainegal]

If Lights of Winter are gone, then I am really glad I got to see them last year.

If they are gone for good, then I hope the economy improves by next year and there will something fabulous when I come down Decemember 2010 for the Podcast Cruise.

For those who will miss it this year, well, you have Disapalooza!

 

[DisneyTaylors]

Chris means...rest in pieces!

I will have to bring out the Texas 6 shooter for TSM. It's on Brandie!!

We will have to bring out the rest of the Texas Crowd: WebmasterKathy, Mary Jo (from El Paso), Carla, Michelle, Drake, Christy, TxYankee...

And don't forget DisneyTaylors and TheTXTaylors5!

- Bill

 

[krissy2803]

Chris means...rest in pieces!

I will have to bring out the Texas 6 shooter for TSM. It's on Brandie!!

We will have to bring out the rest of the Texas Crowd: WebmasterKathy, Mary Jo (from El Paso), Carla, Michelle, Drake, Christy, TxYankee...

Add me to that crowd. IT'S ON!!

 

[krissy2803]

There is a rumor circulating that the Lights of Winter (the lights that connect Future World to World Showcase at EPCOT) will not be setup this year. The rumor also says they may not appear in the coming years as well. The lights will be replaced with a stage and gospel choir called “D’Vine Voices”

I really hope this is a false rumor. The Lights of Winter are a staple to the EPCOT holiday landscape. Losing them would be a shame. It must be stressed this is just a rumor at this point. No official announcement from Disney...The rumor stemmed from EPCOT cast members and the fact the lights are still in storage and will/are not be staged for setup.

Anyone heard anything else?

I heard that rumor too. Like you, I hope it's false.

 

[disneydreamgirl]

I agree that LoW was one of the hallmarks of Epcot and Christmas for me but would be willing to give something new a shot. There are a lot of things I wish wouldn't change but in the end everything gets updated from time to time.

A Christmas choir that performs throughout the night could be cool and while there are lights all over the parks this is something that to my knowledge there is not. If it is done well it could be good even though I will miss the lights. I would rather they have it in addition to the LoW but I don't want to knock it until I see it.

Now, If the choir performs 20 minutes a night or the setup looks like something taken out of Don's Willy Wonka play I will be the first to call shenanigans.

Thank-you for always being a voice of reason!
I, for one, am still holding out hope that LOW will appear. I really wanted to see them in person and for my first time! If they don't appear, I will still enjoy my trip and all of the other great Christmas experiences offered.

 

[crazydisneyman]

Chris means...rest in pieces!

I will have to bring out the Texas 6 shooter for TSM. It's on Brandie!!

We will have to bring out the rest of the Texas Crowd: WebmasterKathy, Mary Jo (from El Paso), Carla, Michelle, Drake, Christy, TxYankee...

And don't forget DisneyTaylors and TheTXTaylors5!

- Bill

Add me to that crowd. IT'S ON!!

Um, aren't the Texas people cute trying to challenge the Indiana people?

The Indiana people are clearly going to mop up the floor with the Texas people. BTW, there will be more Indiana people at DAP and our state is smaller. What's up with Texas?

 

[TXYankee]

Chris means...rest in pieces!

I will have to bring out the Texas 6 shooter for TSM. It's on Brandie!!

We will have to bring out the rest of the Texas Crowd: WebmasterKathy, Mary Jo (from El Paso), Carla, Michelle, Drake, Christy, TxYankee...

And don't forget DisneyTaylors and TheTXTaylors5!

- Bill

Add me to that crowd. IT'S ON!!

Count this Cowgirl in!
How many Texans do we have going to DAP? Michelle alone is bringing a party of around 15

 

[ADP]

So, here's what we have:

TSM Meet state vs. state Competition
Indiana vs Texas
Saturday, Dec. 12th 2009
Pixar Place - Disney's Hollywood Studios

Each car will have 2 people from the same state. Add up both scores. The car with the highest total wins.

Rules:
There ain't no stinkin' rules!

Any other state wish to throw down the gauntlet against another state?

It's on between Texas & Indiana!

I'm glad Brandie is on our side - just sayin.

 

[disneydreamgirl]

Any other state wish to throw down the gauntlet against another state?

Wish I had another Canuck to challenge you with...Oh, who am I kidding...I don't have a killer instinct and spend most of my time on TSMM laughing!

 

[jeanigor]

Wish I had another Canuck to challenge you with...Oh, who am I kidding...I don't have a killer instinct and spend most of my time on TSMM laughing!

I know some other feisty Ontarians....

 

[disneydreamgirl]

I know some other feisty Ontarians....

Oh, really?!?! Maybe I could get a gameface on...know where I can buy one?!

 

[jeanigor]

Oh, really?!?! Maybe I could get a gameface on...know where I can buy one?!

If you needed a tiara, sash or charming smile I could help...game faces you need to see Aaron, Don, Chris or Paul...or perhaps some of the Texas Contingent....

 

[disneydreamgirl]

If you needed a tiara, sash or charming smile I could help...game faces you need to see Aaron, Don, Chris or Paul...or perhaps some of the Texas Contingent....

I love tiaras, especially if accessorized with a flashy sceptre!

 

[jeanigor]

I just read on another Disney fan site the same rumor, with confirmation from front line cast members.

I will wait and see. I am an optimist.

I love tiaras, especially if accessorized with a flashy sceptre!

 

[jeanigor]

According to DisneyParks twitter:

The Lights of Winter at Epcot has been enjoyed for years but ops technology is obsolete, prompting us to retire the lights.

 

[zulemara]

According to DisneyParks twitter:

I came here to report, but you're ahead of me. This is so sad.

 

[wdwscout]

I came here to report, but you're ahead of me. This is so sad.

Me too.
I cannot believe they would wait until they are putting up this year's decorations to decide they are obsolete. I mean- why not just put them up for this year and plan the change for 2010?????