Watching fireworks from my front yard

[phamton]

So I heard fireworks tonight at 11:00 PM. We can usually hear (not see) the fireworks from Disney every night but this was louder. So I stepped outside and watched the fireworks at Universal Studios. (We only live 4 blocks from Universal.) They must have had a special event at Universal Studios tonight. What a nice surprise!

 

[momof3disneyholics]

I know, I caught the end of them as I was leaving your house tonight. You guys do have a good view. I wish I could see fireworks from my front yard. I am so jealous!

 

[phamton]

They were purty, huh!

I just wish I could have heard the music too.

 

[flatline]

I can't wait until the cinespheres are in place. that's going to make for some incredible nighttime shows.

 

[clownboy007]

It was for the Travel Industry Association's "Pow-Wow" which is being held in Orlando this year. There are 15,000 travel agents in town so the "Big 3" are falling all over themselves trying to out-do each other. It was the biggest display I've seen since New Year's Eve...but I can't imagine the neighbors who always call and complain that the music is too loud on Saturday nights were too happy about it!

 

[David R]

Thanks clownboy, I was curious why there'd be fireworks at about 10:50 pm out of Universal this week since they are closing earlier than usual. I live across the street so sometimes I step outside and watch them. But I was feeling lazy last night but I probably should have. They lasted longer than those they had a few weeks ago.

 

[phamton]

They probably had a special event last night where a group rented out the park after hours.

 

[ChrisK]

Anything to do with this?

http://www.local6.com/news/9181039/detail.html

Fireworks Ignite At Universal Studios In Orlando

POSTED: 7:12 am EDT May 9, 2006
UPDATED: 7:13 am EDT May 9, 2006

Three flatbed trucks used to launch fireworks at Universal Studios in Orlando caught fire near some hazardous materials, according to Local 6 News.

The Orlando Fire Department said it appeared there were some combustibles inside of a mortar tube from the theme park's fireworks display and it somehow ignited.

"By the time the fire department arrived out here, we are talking 4 a.m. in the morning, these three trailers were engulfed," Local 6 reporter Samantha Knapp said.

The fire was brought under control in about an hour.

There were no injuries and the theme park was scheduled to open on time Tuesday.

 

[phamton]

The fire started at 4:00 AM this morning. The fireworks were at 11:00 PM last night and were planned not accidental.

 

[Notatourist]

Phantom....

It was for Pow Wow...

 

[ChrisK]

The fire started at 4:00 AM this morning. The fireworks were at 11:00 PM last night and were planned not accidental.

Looks like you missed the 2nd show while you were all tucked away in bed.

 

[phamton]

Thanks, Notatourist. It looked fantastic!