For all of you worried that Happily Ever After won't be a good replacement for Wishes

[disneybree]

Disney Parks Blog will live stream the debut of Happily Ever After on Friday. Can't decide if I want to watch it then, or wait to see it live...

I keep saying I won't watch stuff prior to my trip but always end up watching them

 

[michelleiada]

I am so excited to hear this will be live streamed Friday night. Thank you DIsney!

 

[CandleontheWater]

It just shows how subjective all this is - I miss the old Illuminations terribly. I've never loved Illuminations: Reflections of Earth no matter how hard I try. I'll watch it if I'm there but it's not a must do for me. I adore Wishes so I'm hoping there isn't a Reflections of Earth situation for me when Happily Ever After starts!

I am SO GLAD I am not the only one who misses late 80s Illuminations! I keep reading people fawning over ROE, and I just don't get it, maybe they never experienced Illuminations 2.0 (there was that 1st one, that ran until 88?, that wasn't as good, but the 2nd, that was pure gold). That part of the show when the opening notes of Rhapsody in Blue starting playing and all the lasers focused in on the America Pavilion, that was magic. That was the show that introduced me to and sparked a love and appreciation of classical music. My kingdom to see it just one more time.

 

[missnikki411]

I watched a live stream of Wishes on Insta last night and the second the music started I began crying. I'm so sad we didn't make it down to see it one last time. Howver, the HEA video gave me a glimmer of hope that I will still feel the magic, and tingles, and chills.

 

[Tiffany.Recio569]

Aww this gave me chills! I'm so excited. I didn't get to see wishes because this will be our first trip in June but this looks like it will be amazing! I'm so excited!

 

[michelleiada]

I watched a live stream of Wishes on Insta last night and the second the music started I began crying. I'm so sad we didn't make it down to see it one last time. Howver, the HEA video gave me a glimmer of hope that I will still feel the magic, and tingles, and chills.

If a 2 minute clip gave me chills and made me cry, I am certain the show in its entirety will!

 

[jsternad]

OMG that gave me chills. It looks so amazing!

 

[Jamie77]

Not a fan of the lead voices. Like the orchestral arrangement but the singers lack the emotional maturity to carry the piece IMO. Casting directly from Disney Channel pool.

I think this may have been what I was trying to articulate earlier in another thread but you say it so much better.

 

[jlovesee]

I am SO GLAD I am not the only one who misses late 80s Illuminations! I keep reading people fawning over ROE, and I just don't get it, maybe they never experienced Illuminations 2.0 (there was that 1st one, that ran until 88?, that wasn't as good, but the 2nd, that was pure gold). That part of the show when the opening notes of Rhapsody in Blue starting playing and all the lasers focused in on the America Pavilion, that was magic. That was the show that introduced me to and sparked a love and appreciation of classical music. My kingdom to see it just one more time.

I remember the original Illuminations, it was one of my best memories of when we went to WDW in the early 90's (we went in 1991 and 1994, so crazy enough, though we only went twice I saw both Journey into Imagination rides). It WAS wonderful, however I still like ROE too, in fact, crazy enough, i always liked it better than Wishes. I always felt Wishes was too sappy, it grew on me over the years and I like it and will miss it.

Jennifer

 

[Jamie77]

I am SO GLAD I am not the only one who misses late 80s Illuminations! I keep reading people fawning over ROE, and I just don't get it, maybe they never experienced Illuminations 2.0 (there was that 1st one, that ran until 88?, that wasn't as good, but the 2nd, that was pure gold). That part of the show when the opening notes of Rhapsody in Blue starting playing and all the lasers focused in on the America Pavilion, that was magic. That was the show that introduced me to and sparked a love and appreciation of classical music. My kingdom to see it just one more time.

The first time I went to Epcot was May 2002. I distinctly remember the music was different from what it is now. They used a piece from Copland's Rodeo as part of the Illuminations soundtrack. It may have been a leftover from the Millennial Celebration which I never experienced. Anybody remember that?

 

[patrickpiteo]

Have you seen what they've turned star wars into? much worry, it looks setup to be able to run empty spots all over the place...

Is the new star wars fireworks not worth seeing?

 

[Stefecatzz]

I think Disney knocked it out of the park with the soundtrack alone. It is beautiful, inspirational, and very moving.

Thanks for this thread & videos! I can't wait! It looks amazing & like a great replacement to me!

 

[Accident]

Is the new star wars fireworks not worth seeing?

Its worth seeing, especially if star wars is your thing. Not worth going out of your way for if its fireworks you want.

 

[bladiator]

I am SO GLAD I am not the only one who misses late 80s Illuminations! I keep reading people fawning over ROE, and I just don't get it, maybe they never experienced Illuminations 2.0 (there was that 1st one, that ran until 88?, that wasn't as good, but the 2nd, that was pure gold). That part of the show when the opening notes of Rhapsody in Blue starting playing and all the lasers focused in on the America Pavilion, that was magic. That was the show that introduced me to and sparked a love and appreciation of classical music. My kingdom to see it just one more time.

WHOA! I just realized that when I went back in the early 90s that it was a different show then! Man, it's amazing how your slight description of it brought back the memories like crazy.

I still like ROE big time though.

 

[disneybree]

This sounds like the exit music

 

[capegirl]

I have to agree with those who were not exactly impressed with the singers. The music and lyrics are great, but their singing styles are not a good match; almost abrasive. Their performance does not float my emotional boat. When I'm standing in the MK in July, perhaps I will feel differently.

 

[yulilin3]

Wishes poster under the train station has been replaced

 

[Jubilee]

Wishes poster under the train station has been replaced

Rest in peace, Wishes! You will be sorely missed.

 

[capegirl]

Rest in peace, Wishes!

Sigh.

 

[Missyrose]

The poster is truly awesome. Love all the hidden pieces to unpack.