Which nighttime extravaganza?

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If you could only see one nighttime extravaganza at WDW, which one would it be?

Wishes
8
14%
Fantasmic!
17
29%
IllumiNations
32
54%
None, I'd rather do something else.
2
3%
 
Total votes: 59

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Post by spaulo » Aug Fri 05, 2005 1:03 pm

IllumiNations, unless you're talking about the *Disneyland* version of Fantasmic! :D
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Post by mickster68 » Aug Mon 08, 2005 7:39 am

Illuminations! I have not yet seen Wishes, though, so that may change.
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Post by Disneynut » Aug Mon 08, 2005 1:59 pm

lovesdisney44 wrote:
Disneynut wrote:Me too, Illuminations is sick! By the way has anyone seen the holiday Illuminations show, its worth a trip down just to see it.
What is the difference between the regular Illuminations and the Holiday Illuminations? :?:
Show finale is 10x better, a must see! :)

As with last year, Reflections of Earth will once again show the special "Peace on Earth" finale from Friday, November 25 - Friday, December 30, 2005, at 9:30pm.

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Post by mickster68 » Aug Mon 08, 2005 2:35 pm

Oh wow, I never knew they did a holiday version of Illuminations. That's great I'll get to see it in December!
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Post by rick2vick » Aug Thu 11, 2005 5:06 pm

It's been almost three weeks since I posted this poll. So I guess I'll chime in with my opinion now. It's interesting that the voting has been very close between the three. All three are great.

I can understand why Wishes would be very popular. Fireworks over the castle is a Disney tradition. All those of us who are old enough remember seeing it on our TV sets every Sunday night. On our last visit, we watched from the observation deck after dinner at the California Grill. It was great.

Illuminations is truly spectacular. The first time I saw it, I was blown away. There's nothing else like it.

I voted for Fantasmic. I think it's the best show that I've seen on Disney property. I'm sorry to say that I've not seen it at Disneyland (except on video). I can see where the Peter Pan segment, and the full size riverboat would make it even better than at MGM. However, I still think it is an awesome show. I wouldn't miss it.

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Post by DisneyProjectTracker » Aug Thu 11, 2005 5:09 pm

I love Illumations! Great music that goes with fantastic fireworks.

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Post by AKLRULZ » Aug Sat 13, 2005 6:59 am

Fantasmic gets my vote -- Wishes is a close second!

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Post by Blackie Pueblo » Aug Sat 13, 2005 10:49 pm

My wife and I jumped on the Speedway right before the park closed one night. We pretty much had the track to ourselves and it was cool, we watched the fireworks as we were riding around. I have to say, it was a really cool way to watch the fireworks.

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Post by Manncab » Aug Sun 14, 2005 2:19 pm

Illuminations rocks but for the ultamite epcot show was the Millenium Tapstry of nations on the eve of the new year that sucker set a president that epcot has not repeated in a long time

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Post by Lion Sleeps Tonight » Aug Sun 14, 2005 3:27 pm

I would choose Illuminations. Since I've only seen it once at WDW. If not then Fantasmic!
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Post by betamkii » Aug Sat 20, 2005 5:46 am

Illuminations, gotta love the music mixed with pyrotechnics and lasors.
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Post by Fantasrick » Sep Sun 25, 2005 2:40 pm

Fantasmic is awesome.

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Post by mjs805 » Sep Sun 25, 2005 8:10 pm

Illuminations is a classic. I just saw wishes for the first time and i was impressed. Fantasmic is great, but requires a lot of waiting around.

There is a reason why Illuminations has been around for so long... Its just that good.

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Post by RiaLucia » Oct Sat 01, 2005 12:02 pm

I never, ever tire of Illuminations. Wishes comes in second.

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Post by Sarah Turp » Jan Sat 14, 2006 10:35 am

They are all really good, but there is something about Fantasmic. Maybe its because it has something of a story-line unlike the others. Theres definately something about it. Its the first show i want to see the day i arrive, and the last one i watch before i leave!

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