Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Full blown Osborne lights. If you.come around past Indy, they make you go all the way around to the entrance by Lights, Camera. That's the normal traffic pattern for busy nights. There's only one way in, but you can exit up near the Sci-Fi restaurant, over by Muppets, or down the San Francisco Street. Later in the evening, or on slower nights, you can come in those ways too. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 There is a sign above the wall heading to the quick serve place that is Tink with a 20 under it. Was so small I almost missed it, actually only noticed it because I overheard a couple discussing how sad it was. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Don't want to get anyone's hopes up to much, wouldn't hold my breath and maybe just wishful thinking but we were told by a cm in guest relations that it will be the last year for the lights there and how they are set up now. But to look forward to them or a similar display to be somewhere else in coming years. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Don't want to get anyone's hopes up to much, wouldn't hold my breath and maybe just wishful thinking but we were told by a cm in guest relations that it will be the last year for the lights there and how they are set up now. But to look forward to them or a similar display to be somewhere else in coming years.Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Now there's a nice, vague rumor. I believe it, though -there is going to be a void left by not having the Osborne Lights. They need something to draw holiday crowds away from the Magic Kingdom. It would make sense to have some kind of big holiday lights display either in Epcot or DHS. DHS is going to need the most help until Star Wars and Toy Story lands open. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pezheadval 32 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 We were there last night. Kept walking up and down the street...soaking it all in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Don't worry. While the Osborne lights are going away, a tribute light display will be installed for future holiday seasons at Mickey's Backyard Massage Parlor and Casino. It won't be quite as extravagant....just a single red light. But it will be deeply meaningful, in an Amsterdam sort of way. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Don't worry. While the Osborne lights are going away, a tribute light display will be installed for future holiday seasons at Mickey's Backyard Massage Parlor and Casino. It won't be quite as extravagant....just a single red light. But it will be deeply meaningful, in an Amsterdam sort of way. Don't forget the red and blue flashing lights of Osceola's finest at the entrance to 3000 . BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 The Disneyworld Passholder FB page just posted about the free spectacles, now making it official. They have it on the passholder web page also. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Saw the lights tonight. Got there about 20 minutes before. It wasn't crazy crowded. There are some new songs this year and lots of new little details all around. I'll post pics when I can. I put a video of the lighting ceremony in the Fortfiends.net Facebook page. Oh and we didn't bother getting the spectacles but we'll probably be back again. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Saw the lights tonight. Got there about 20 minutes before. It wasn't crazy crowded. There are some new songs this year and lots of new little details all around. I'll post pics when I can. I put a video of the lighting ceremony in the Fortfiends.net Facebook page. Oh and we didn't bother getting the spectacles but we'll probably be back again. Sent from my SM-N910V using TapatalkDid you see the icicles and the the Star Wars window? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 STOP THE PRESSES! I can't believe it, I just got WDW Passholder November News email!! Of course there's nothing in it that hasn't already been reported here and other sites, but at least I got one. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy and wanted... And the first picture in it has blinking Osborne lights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 It was a zoooooooooo when we went. Way too many people in way to small of a space. We bugged out as soon as we could. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 It was a zoooooooooo when we went. Way too many people in way to small of a space. We bugged out as soon as we could. I'm glad we saw it the first night, crowds weren't to bad, you could actually move around. I'm afraid it's probably going to stay packed this year with it being the last. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 It was not an ideal situation for having a 2 yr old in a stroller, mom in a wheel chair and I think Adam was a little panicked about getting separated too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I wonder when they have the extended hours if they will check to see if you are a resort guest for the lights? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Probably, the first night when we went they had plenty of cm out directing people (actually stopped us and asked where we were going when we were headed to the smoking area), would just be a matter of giving them the portable scanners. But then again it is Disney so you never know.<br /><br />Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk<br /><br /> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 For all the Fiends that can't make it for the final run... Watch The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights Live November 18 at 10:30 p.m. EST This year’s display, which runs through January 3, 2016, features millions of “dancing” lights, plus displays of angels, toy soldiers, a spinning globe, Santa, reindeer, and much more. To join us for the live stream, visit the Disney Parks Blog main page on Wednesday, November 18, at 10:30 p.m. EST. The live stream will appear in a fresh blog post at the top of our site. Don’t forget to join the conversation during the live stream on Twitter with the hashtag #DisneyHolidays. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 For all the Fiends that can't make it for the final run... Watch The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights Live November 18 at 10:30 p.m. EST This year’s display, which runs through January 3, 2016, features millions of “dancing” lights, plus displays of angels, toy soldiers, a spinning globe, Santa, reindeer, and much more. To join us for the live stream, visit the Disney Parks Blog main page on Wednesday, November 18, at 10:30 p.m. EST. The live stream will appear in a fresh blog post at the top of our site. Don’t forget to join the conversation during the live stream on Twitter with the hashtag #DisneyHolidays. Very cool! I'm glad we got there one last time during the "preview" days when it wasn't so insane. I snapped a bunch of pics and video that I'll get posted as soon as I finish getting caught up. Only 8 more loads of laundry to go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 For all the Fiends that can't make it for the final run... Watch The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights Live November 18 at 10:30 p.m. EST This year’s display, which runs through January 3, 2016, features millions of “dancing” lights, plus displays of angels, toy soldiers, a spinning globe, Santa, reindeer, and much more. To join us for the live stream, visit the Disney Parks Blog main page on Wednesday, November 18, at 10:30 p.m. EST. The live stream will appear in a fresh blog post at the top of our site. Don’t forget to join the conversation during the live stream on Twitter with the hashtag #DisneyHolidays. Did you try to get a spot for the Disney Parks Blog meetup for that night? http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/11/sign-up-to-attend-our-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights-meet-up/ Poor me, I was in Disneyland all day that day, and missed the post. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Did you try to get a spot for the Disney Parks Blog meetup for that night? http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/11/sign-up-to-attend-our-osborne-family-spectacle-of-dancing-lights-meet-up/ Poor me, I was in Disneyland all day that day, and missed the post. TCDno, I missed that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arthuruscg 34 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 The more I think about it, I can see the bean counters demainding that the Osborn lights stay up and running thru January and to try and get biger crowds for the MLK holiday.The lights stay up 1.5 weeks after Christmas, what is 4 weeks more? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 I think it's been 3 years since we last saw the lights and I have to say... we were disappointed this time. They've changed how the lights are ran (they used to shut off and then come back on and "dance" to music). This time around, it did not feel special at all. At first I was bummed to hear that they were taking down the lights; now, we're just fine with it. Oh... and what Beckers said: It was a zooooooo. Way too many people. But, that seemed to be the theme for our entire trip. Way too many people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 I think it's been 3 years since we last saw the lights and I have to say... we were disappointed this time. They've changed how the lights are ran (they used to shut off and then come back on and "dance" to music). This time around, it did not feel special at all. At first I was bummed to hear that they were taking down the lights; now, we're just fine with it. Oh... and what Beckers said: It was a zooooooo. Way too many people. But, that seemed to be the theme for our entire trip. Way too many people.We hadn't seen the lights in 5+ years. I was surprised how much more there was to see and how many songs the lights performed to. I overheard a woman saying there were about twice as many performances this year than last... but that was just the 1 person. It seemed like every 3 or 4 minutes they would start dancing again... but then we were there the first night of the "Sneak Peek" so maybe it changed when it officially opened? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 I think it's been 3 years since we last saw the lights and I have to say... we were disappointed this time. They've changed how the lights are ran (they used to shut off and then come back on and "dance" to music). This time around, it did not feel special at all. At first I was bummed to hear that they were taking down the lights; now, we're just fine with it. Oh... and what Beckers said: It was a zooooooo. Way too many people. But, that seemed to be the theme for our entire trip. Way too many people. I can see where seeing the lights in a totally packed situation wouldn't be fun, but I popped in for a peak last week, and everything looked great to me. The lights were dancing, and I thought the lights looked better than ever, and the sound was good too. Maybe they were having technical difficulties when you visited. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 I can see where seeing the lights in a totally packed situation wouldn't be fun, but I popped in for a peak last week, and everything looked great to me. The lights were dancing, and I thought the lights looked better than ever, and the sound was good too. Maybe they were having technical difficulties when you visited. TCD They had one song, where the lights "danced". According to the CM... she said that the lights were on a 3 song rotation and it just repeated itself. The last time we went (I think that was in 2012) the lights all turned off and then they came back on and danced to 3 or 4 songs, then the lights stayed solid/on. I think they repeated that three or four times during the evening. This time, I felt like there were more lights, but we really preferred the original (for us) set-up. Plus... they took out our favorite song, Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Carol of the Bells. Yes, the crowds were a mess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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