Shboom and Neon Lights

[bawamz]

Anyone who has visited recently, can you tell me around what time they turn the neon lights on at Carsland?

 

[longtimedisneylurker]

Sundown. Check a weather app for the time for sunset for that day, and it will be within a minute or two of that.

 

[deetman]

Seriously one of the coolest “little surprises” at DLR.

 

[ParkHopper1]

It is within a few minutes of official "Sunset"...and since sunset changes each day for that given location that lighting time also time changes daily

I for the life of me wish I could remember exactly, but I had the opportunity to talk first hand to one of the lighting designers for Cars Land and he did tell me that the effect is programmed to happen [xx] min after official sunset for each day...don't remember what that number was but it is indeed on a set programed time that uses the daily sunset time calculation if someone wanted to take the effort to time it out in relation to official sunset.

 

[bawamz]

Thanks for the info. We are getting in tomorrow afternoon and I'm hoping for this to be a magical way to start things off.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Most CMs tell you to Google the time for sunset on that particular day. We always aim to be on Rte. 66 about 10 minutes or so early to find a good viewing spot around Flo's. If you want a snack, go about 20 minutes early, get something at the Cozy Cones, find a nice viewing spot, then wait for the magic to start!

 

[deetman]

Most CMs tell you to Google the time for sunset on that particular day. We always aim to be on Rte. 66 about 10 minutes or so early to find a good viewing spot around Flo's. If you want a snack, go about 20 minutes early, get something at the Cozy Cones, find a nice viewing spot, then wait for the magic to start!

...or a glass of wine from the terrace...

 

[PHXscuba]

It will be lighter out than you think ... they don't want it to get dark enough for people to start tripping.

I found that food CMs in the area don't have a clue what time, but if you see an entertainment CM they have a reference guide with the time to the minute!

It's a really cool effect to be part of.

PHXscuba

 

[azdisneylover]

Most CMs tell you to Google the time for sunset on that particular day. We always aim to be on Rte. 66 about 10 minutes or so early to find a good viewing spot around Flo's. If you want a snack, go about 20 minutes early, get something at the Cozy Cones, find a nice viewing spot, then wait for the magic to start!

Yes!! I get a dill popcorn and a pear o dice drink and enjoy the scenery.