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Topic: Disneyland Fireworks... Sucks?

#	Author	Message
1	woody Sun 6/8/2008 8:28p	I was at Downtown Disney on Saturday night and stayed around to watch the fireworks from the ticket booth area. I came to the conclusion that the fireworks sucks. Why? The aerial fireworks are so lame and few. They saved their best in the park at a low altitude rather than high in the air. I've seen better aerial fireworks at public presentations. Previously, I thought Disneyland was the best. I can't say that anymore. Disneyland's presentation in the park is also rather disappointing in some way. You have to appreciate the slow drawn out show that featured the classic attractions. What do you think?
2	2001DLFan Sun 6/8/2008 9:03p	I agree. While Disney has made some significant improvements in the technology of their fireworks, their current intent on focusing their show on the Main Street area has reduced the enjoyment level in other areas where they were previously viewed. There was a time when you could enjoy the fireworks from many locations in the park and also in many locations outside the park. Now, you can only get a good view from Main Street, which actually even makes the experience there less enjoyable since that location gets extremely crowded with everyone wanting that viewpoint.
3	Darkbeer Sun 6/8/2008 9:34p	I have seen plenty of better Fireworks shows than Disneyland. But for a "day to day" show, Disneyland is very good. July the 4th shows, the former shows at the Rose Bowl, and then when the LA Galaxy moved to the Home Depot Center was AWESOME (I think the first year at the HDC for the July 4th show at the LA Galaxy was the BEST and most amazing Fireworks I have EVER seen!!!) But they have cut back since the first year :( Also, as a San Diego Native the KGB Sky Show has always been a very MAJOR Fireworks show, and always blows away what Disney offers. They have offered 3-D glasses (Prisms) for some shows, which is just amazing!
4	GMLSKIS Sun 6/8/2008 11:56p	To each their own I guess because I love the Disneyland fireworks show. I always watch it from front and center in the park in front of the castle. DISNEY DOES IT RIGHT! In fact years ago for the 50th the fireworks show was quite possibly the greatest thing I ever saw and I've seen a lot in my long life. To each their own, they can't please everyone.
5	oc_dean Mon 6/9/2008 1:47a	I have to agree. Unless you are willing to deal with the heavy crowds around the hub .. as this is a "hub" presentation .. You can't enjoy them just as well from any other location - Like we use to with older shows. I love this particular show .... but dealing with the massive crowds around the hub can be overwhelming, and cut into the enjoyment.
6	FerretAfros Mon 6/9/2008 6:55a	As seen from the hub, Remember is by far the best fireworks show I've ever seen. From other areas in the park, it can be enjoyable (in front of iasw, along ROA, on BTMRR), but it's definately not as good as the hub, or many of the other shows they've done. With that said, I'm sure I'm not the only person who is a little disappointed annually at Christmastime, since Believe really doesn't hold a candle to Remember. My other big problem with it is how often the show gets cancelled due to high winds. I know they do it for safety reasons, and I don't think that they should endanger anybody in the park, but they should have an alternate show when it gets windy. I'm pretty sure it would be fairly easy to choreograph a 5-10 minute show using the high altitude shells launched backstage that wouldn't cause as many problems as the in-park launches. That way, they could still offer a show to all visitors, even when the weather isn't cooperating completely. Given that I had 6 visits in a row where the fireworks didn't make it to the end of the show, I think I would rather see a scaled back show (a new show, not scaled back Remember) than an abbreviated or cancelled one.
7	Disney Vault Mon 6/9/2008 1:57p	I don't think a firework show can be that great if it doesn't mix the low and high level fireworks. Otherwise it get pretty dull. That is why I don't really like the shows they put on for many 4th of July events where they think just putting in as many big explosions makes it better. Not true at all imo. Disneyland does it just right for me.
8	oredisneyfan Mon 6/9/2008 6:09p	Is there a reason that Disneyland doesnt have as many high level fireworks in thier show now? I dont know, I have only seen the show once and it was during the 50th celbration and I thought it was amazing. btw I was in front of space mountain and I dont remember feeling as if I was missing something? I usually find firework shows to be kind of boring, seen one seen them all, I sometimes find myself hoping that that was the last one (firework) or thinking about how quick I can get out as to beat the traffic...Maybe that is just my adult ADD kicking in. That said I thought the Disneyland show was very well done. I really enjoyed it and it was very magical. Or maybe that was because the rest of my family was riding space so I actually had my thoughts to myself?
9	2001DLFan Mon 6/9/2008 10:13p	<<FerretAfros: My other big problem with it is how often the show gets cancelled due to high winds. I know they do it for safety reasons, and I don't think that they should endanger anybody in the park, but they should have an alternate show when it gets windy. I'm pretty sure it would be fairly easy to choreograph a 5-10 minute show using the high altitude shells launched backstage that wouldn't cause as many problems as the in-park launches. That way, they could still offer a show to all visitors, even when the weather isn't cooperating completely. Given that I had 6 visits in a row where the fireworks didn't make it to the end of the show, I think I would rather see a scaled back show (a new show, not scaled back Remember) than an abbreviated or cancelled one.>> Much of the reason for the numerous fireworks cancellations is due to the new hub-oriented show. Many of the new fireworks are lower level and shot from locations that have a more direct effect on locations in the park that are guest accessible. You are probably right that the older higher altitude fireworks wouldn't be cancelled as much, most likely because they were fired backstage where the "fallout" was more controlled. Lower wind velocities wouldn't affect them as much.
10	ArchtMig Mon 6/9/2008 10:25p	Last year, my girlfriend and I were driving northbound on the I-5 coming back home to Ventura County from San Diego. We were approaching Anaheim just as the fireworks were going off at Disneyland. They were very recognizable even from a few miles away and they only got better the closer we got. As we drove past Disneyland and right underneath the fireworks, they looked totally awesome, and I was only disappointed that I needed to keep my eyes on the road and couldn't just gaze skyward to enjoy the view. As we passed underneath the biggest shells, the car literally was pounded with the very satisfying "boom boom"s, to the objection of only our little dog who would ordinarily be very quiet as she rides in the back seat. Driving the I-5 at 75 mph is a totally fun, fresh and different way to experience the Disneyland fireworks, even though you only get a small portion of the show. I don't have a complaint about Disneyland's fireworks aerials.

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