GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 This is an entertaining thread. And I don't even care how they shoot the real fireworks...it's the bus driver fireworks that are interesting. Agreed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Wow! Black powder used in a metal tube can't be used over and over? Don't tell all those people using those cannons for the last couple hundred years that! A wager does sound like the aproperate thing to do.The wager is they don't use compressed gas to shoot the large fireworks that are not "inside" the MK.Deal? There is a big difference between a cannon and a extra heavy pipe as far as durability.Deal And to up the bet, I say that the same fireworks as mentioned in the previous bet do not have electronic fuses to detonate the firework in the air.Lets say add pepperoni? Just to make things interesting. :-D Your're on rookie. I'll contact the person in charge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Your're on rookie. I'll contact the person in charge. Here is Lou's so called "person in charge"....the man in charge of the compressed air fireworks at WDW, about to set off Wishes for the evening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 There is a big difference between a cannon and a extra heavy pipe as far as durability.Deal Your're on rookie. I'll contact the person in charge.I may be a rookie when it comes to driving a bus, but not when it comes to Disney. The travel channel did a hour long special last year on the fireworks at Disney. You better come at me something better than a form letter from someone's secretary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I just fired off, no pun intended, an email to the person that will gives us a definitive answer.His title is "Principal Fireworks & Special Effects Designer" at WDW.I should get a response within a few days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I may be a rookie when it comes to driving a bus, but not when it comes to Disney.The travel channel did a hour long special last year on the fireworks at Disney. You better come at me something better than a form letter from someone's secretary. Well if the Travel Channel says its so then I'm conceding the bet right now, that's plenty good enough for me.It won't be a form letter, it will be an email from the actual person. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I just know what was in the video. Showed everything from making the actual mortars to fireing them off. They did talk and demonstrate the method you talked about, but that was for the roof top pyrotechnics inside the MK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Some more new, fun fireworks news...A wedding fireworks finale will take place at the Wedding Pavilion on May 1 between 5:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. The finale will last approximately 30 seconds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hey, nothing is too expensive for my little girl. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.....Gary 85 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 What can I say, I've been having some eye issues lately.Anybody else get a warm feeling hearing that from a bus driver :bugeyes: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Anybody else get a warm feeling hearing that from a bus driver :bugeyes:Now we know why he tells us to stay off the busses. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Anybody else get a warm feeling hearing that from a bus driver :bugeyes: Jinkies! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.....Gary 85 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I just know what was in the video. Showed everything from making the actual mortars to fireing them off. They did talk and demonstrate the method you talked about, but that was for the roof top pyrotechnics inside the MK.They can't put anything on the internet that isn't true. Bon Jour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Some people are surprised that I can drive fairly well even though I wear an eye patch. It's flesh colored, so it's not that noticeable. Also, we have an official definitive answer and the email does say that they do use an "Air Launch" system with electronic fuses/matches.The rest of the story later. Off to MK to drive in the rain. It's going to be a messy day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Some people are surprised that I can drive fairly well even though I wear an eye patch. It's flesh colored, so it's not that noticeable.Paint an eyeball on it and it will really fool them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Also, we have an official definitive answer and the email does say that they do use an "Air Launch" system with electronic fuses/matches, however they don't........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Also, we have an official definitive answer and the email does say that they do use an "Air Launch" system with electronic fuses/matches.The rest of the story later.I never said they don't have one. Just that they don't use it for the big fireworks behind the MK.I guess the truth will be told with the "rest of the story"! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 C'mon, Paul Harvey....out with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 C'mon, Paul Harvey....out with it. Paul Harvey is dead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Man, I sure could go for some pizza right now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Also, we have an official definitive answer and the email does say that they do use an "Air Launch" system with electronic fuses/matches, however they don't........... I had my facts correct, but not the location. They do use the air launch system and electronic fuses at WDW and at other places, but not at MK. I think it's because they're fired off so far away.So I will be having pizza, but I'll be paying for it.We're planning on having a small pizza party on the TE porch in a couple of weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Saturday evening, June 1st or anytime Sunday, June 2nd would be an EXCELLENT time for a pizza party :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 There is always time for a extra pizza party! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Saturday evening, June 1st or anytime Sunday, June 2nd would be an EXCELLENT time for a pizza party :) There is always time for a extra pizza party! Yup, we can do two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Lou makes good on the bet... BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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