I went back to WDW this past weekend to the Magic Kingdom. I wanted to give the new fireworks another try. I had been talking to a cast member about them, that I didn't like them. She said that a lot of guests had complained about them. Another cast member had said that they have redone the fireworks to improve the flow better. That it is noticible.
I went with hope that I would see the better side of them. We found a different viewing area and waited.
I am glad to say that they are improved. The are still not as magical as Wishes. They seemed shorter, but the storyline was improved. They removed a couple things and sadly, one was Tinkerbell flying. There were some kids that were disappointed (besides me).
I am awaiting the return of Wishes, but the improvement to these fireworks was nice.
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Sunday, July 18, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Summer Nightastic
On Saturday, I was able to see the new fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom. It's call Summer Nightastic and it was okay. I think I honestly need to see it again before I completely write it off. I thought I read that there was going to be some other effects. Saw a picture somewhere that I can't find that had a picture of Dumbo in it (and it wasn't a Disneyland picture as I know Dumbo flies there). Maybe it was my imagination.
They started out kind of slow with the Fairy Godmother speaking. There was some fighting over the castle being pink or blue from the little fairies from Sleeping Beauty. (Hmmm why would they fight over what color Cinderella's castle is???? Can understand Sleeping Beauty's at Disneyland, but not here.) The pirates took over at one point and the castle was under attack. That was a great effect. It was also a play off of the Pirate and Princess party fireworks. The fireworks were the only good thing about those parties! I want to give it another chance.... there were some cute moments, but overall, they just didn't capture Disney's magic as much as Wishes does. There is something magical for me when I watch Wishes. And Wishes is romantic. I want to see them with that someone special one day and kiss under the falling sparkles of light.
These fireworks are suppose to go only until August 14th. I noticed a sign as I was going to Magic Kingdom that said expect delays nightly for perimeter fireworks.
They started out kind of slow with the Fairy Godmother speaking. There was some fighting over the castle being pink or blue from the little fairies from Sleeping Beauty. (Hmmm why would they fight over what color Cinderella's castle is???? Can understand Sleeping Beauty's at Disneyland, but not here.) The pirates took over at one point and the castle was under attack. That was a great effect. It was also a play off of the Pirate and Princess party fireworks. The fireworks were the only good thing about those parties! I want to give it another chance.... there were some cute moments, but overall, they just didn't capture Disney's magic as much as Wishes does. There is something magical for me when I watch Wishes. And Wishes is romantic. I want to see them with that someone special one day and kiss under the falling sparkles of light.
These fireworks are suppose to go only until August 14th. I noticed a sign as I was going to Magic Kingdom that said expect delays nightly for perimeter fireworks.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Happy Thoughts
A friend asked me today "What is your Disney Happy Thought?" What make you happiest at Disney?
I wasn't that sure at first whether that meant at Disney or in general. Hence the repeat of the statement. That was easy. The Castle. Wishes. But then I started thinking about it more. There are many, many happy thoughts that I have when I go to Disney. But the Castle is something I look for when I come over the overpass on 429. Now I could see it better before BLT was built but I still can find it. One happy thought I haven't had yet, is sharing it with that someone special. We are trying, but it's just not in the cards yet.
Some others that come to mind: the cast members that I have become friends with, driving under the gate when coming onto property, the music that makes part of streetmosphere, Main Street Electric Light Parade, the lightning bug from this parade, Cinderella's wishing well, sharing the magic with friends, rides that make me smile like POTC, HM, BTMRR (especially at night), RnR, Soarin', Illuminations, the exit song to Epcot, the Goodnight Kiss from the Castle, Cinderella's carrousel, dole whips, pink mickey mouse balloons... the little details in places where you don't quite expect them, people waving back when you wave and some of the resorts.
I wasn't that sure at first whether that meant at Disney or in general. Hence the repeat of the statement. That was easy. The Castle. Wishes. But then I started thinking about it more. There are many, many happy thoughts that I have when I go to Disney. But the Castle is something I look for when I come over the overpass on 429. Now I could see it better before BLT was built but I still can find it. One happy thought I haven't had yet, is sharing it with that someone special. We are trying, but it's just not in the cards yet.
Some others that come to mind: the cast members that I have become friends with, driving under the gate when coming onto property, the music that makes part of streetmosphere, Main Street Electric Light Parade, the lightning bug from this parade, Cinderella's wishing well, sharing the magic with friends, rides that make me smile like POTC, HM, BTMRR (especially at night), RnR, Soarin', Illuminations, the exit song to Epcot, the Goodnight Kiss from the Castle, Cinderella's carrousel, dole whips, pink mickey mouse balloons... the little details in places where you don't quite expect them, people waving back when you wave and some of the resorts.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Flower and Garden is Up and Running
I went to WDW this past weekend for a late day arrival on Saturday. I went to see David Cassidy in concert for Flower and Garden. We arrived and got in line for his last show. He really did a good show and was very nice. Some songs I didn't recognize. I did get some great pictures though. I am going to work on those this weekend. Some of the concerts do not want you to take photos and/or video. For him it was video.
I also went over to MK but at the time we got over there by monorail, I decided that we would go to the Poly to eat something for dinner. After dinner we went out to the beach and watched the fireworks. It was really nice. Also got to enjoy a Dole whip while at the Poly.
Sunday was back to Flower and Garden at Epcot. Was nice to see the flowers. There was a few new items that I saw for the garden that I will go back and get. They had a Thumper statue. The shop over where Body Wars was isn't much of anything. There are few artists, at least in my opinion. Heather French was not there. I will be emailing her to inquire about that.
Unfortunately, it started raining and we left. Though I would normally stay in the rain, my mom doesn't like that idea. Especially if we hear some thunder or see some lightning. One time for both. That was it and that was when we were leaving Raglan Road. Rainy days at WDW can be done in so many different ways. Always bring a second pair of shoes in case your feet get wet. Allows that pair to dry and enjoy the fun still. Definitely something to blog about later.
The trip was a little bittersweet. I have been really stressed and driving on property, I felt the magic take hold and ease the pain a bit. I even got teary eyed. I thought about my last trip and what that trip had meant (the 2 Kingdoms, 1 Day). Thought about Jen and then about my accident on the way home from Orlando airport (MCO).
I am going again in another month for 2 different trips. I with my mom again, after a class. This means another late arrival. Then I go and am suppose to meet up with friends, though one may be cutting a trip short. I miss my monthly trips to my happy place. I have been talking to someone about stress etc and he said I need to go. It does help. I can hardly wait for the May trip to come around. I have plans for friends again on the Grand 1 yacht. I may not be doing this again for awhile. I want to do something else some other time for them and for me.
I also went over to MK but at the time we got over there by monorail, I decided that we would go to the Poly to eat something for dinner. After dinner we went out to the beach and watched the fireworks. It was really nice. Also got to enjoy a Dole whip while at the Poly.
Sunday was back to Flower and Garden at Epcot. Was nice to see the flowers. There was a few new items that I saw for the garden that I will go back and get. They had a Thumper statue. The shop over where Body Wars was isn't much of anything. There are few artists, at least in my opinion. Heather French was not there. I will be emailing her to inquire about that.
Unfortunately, it started raining and we left. Though I would normally stay in the rain, my mom doesn't like that idea. Especially if we hear some thunder or see some lightning. One time for both. That was it and that was when we were leaving Raglan Road. Rainy days at WDW can be done in so many different ways. Always bring a second pair of shoes in case your feet get wet. Allows that pair to dry and enjoy the fun still. Definitely something to blog about later.
The trip was a little bittersweet. I have been really stressed and driving on property, I felt the magic take hold and ease the pain a bit. I even got teary eyed. I thought about my last trip and what that trip had meant (the 2 Kingdoms, 1 Day). Thought about Jen and then about my accident on the way home from Orlando airport (MCO).
I am going again in another month for 2 different trips. I with my mom again, after a class. This means another late arrival. Then I go and am suppose to meet up with friends, though one may be cutting a trip short. I miss my monthly trips to my happy place. I have been talking to someone about stress etc and he said I need to go. It does help. I can hardly wait for the May trip to come around. I have plans for friends again on the Grand 1 yacht. I may not be doing this again for awhile. I want to do something else some other time for them and for me.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Main Street Electrical Light Parade
The Main Street Electrical Light Parade is returning!!! I'm excited! I LOVE this parade. Don't get me wrong, I love SpectroMagic. I have been in love MSELP for years! Love the music! Just makes me feel so happy inside. And there is that lightning bug (firefly) in the parade ♥♥♥. I have a small replica from Walt Disney Classic Collections of the lightning bug.
There is going to be some new floats too, from what I have read from another blog and what someone told me. Tinkerbell will be leading it off in a ballon float. Snow White and another character will be there too. I am hoping they are not taking away anything though. Will have to wait to see. Sometimes, changing a classic can be good, and other times... not so much. This change also seems to tie in a little with it not playing at DL while I was there. May be when they did the addition of the new floats.
There will be a change to the summer fireworks. Supposedly to be more like what they do at Disneyland. I didn't get to see this show as it was Christmas time when I went and they had special fireworks. I hope they will bring Wishes back at the end of the year. The only other tthing that I can think to be a problem and would downplay the change, is "if" it is going to be like it is in DL then when there are the numerous thunderstorms we have, I doubt that there will be characters flying around (Dumbo and Tinkerbell fly at DL).
I guess I need to reinvest in a camcorder to get some good video coverage of Wishes and Spectro just in case. Plus I think I want to record Wishes from different places too.
There is going to be some new floats too, from what I have read from another blog and what someone told me. Tinkerbell will be leading it off in a ballon float. Snow White and another character will be there too. I am hoping they are not taking away anything though. Will have to wait to see. Sometimes, changing a classic can be good, and other times... not so much. This change also seems to tie in a little with it not playing at DL while I was there. May be when they did the addition of the new floats.
There will be a change to the summer fireworks. Supposedly to be more like what they do at Disneyland. I didn't get to see this show as it was Christmas time when I went and they had special fireworks. I hope they will bring Wishes back at the end of the year. The only other tthing that I can think to be a problem and would downplay the change, is "if" it is going to be like it is in DL then when there are the numerous thunderstorms we have, I doubt that there will be characters flying around (Dumbo and Tinkerbell fly at DL).
I guess I need to reinvest in a camcorder to get some good video coverage of Wishes and Spectro just in case. Plus I think I want to record Wishes from different places too.
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