Illuminations vs. Wishes

Mouseketeer · Post by **Mouseketeer** » Jul Thu 31, 2008 1:12 pm

Although Wishes is special for my wife and I as we were engaged during this show, I voted for Illuminations. Like many others, I think both are great, but after witnessing Illuminations one 4th of July when each country lit up with an excerpt of their national anthem playing, it has had a lasting impression on me. Now it is a must for us to make reservations at Rose & Crown one night during each visit requesting a table in the outdoor area as we find this the best place to witness this nighttime spectacular......

Cheshire Cat · Post by **Cheshire Cat** » Jul Thu 31, 2008 1:15 pm

but after witnessing Illuminations one 4th of July when each country lit up with an excerpt of their national anthem playing

They still do this!?

That was my favorite part of the original IllumiNations! (Although I don't think they were anthems, just music from the country)

Although the new show is far more superior I wished that had kept a little of this segment during the "Order" act. Now the countries all light up at once (or in two beats at least

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Mouseketeer · Post by **Mouseketeer** » Jul Thu 31, 2008 1:31 pm

I'm not sure if they still do this or not as my family has not been on Independence Day in quite some time. You could be right about the music as I am going back to the late eighties with my memory.

I couldn't agree with you more about keeping the "Order." I love the new show as well, but do miss some aspects of what has been done in the past.

skull · Post by **skull** » Aug Sun 03, 2008 10:22 am

I really like illuminations, except for when the globe is comming out. That part to me is boring... so I choose wishes over illuminations.

mickster68 · Post by **mickster68** » Aug Thu 07, 2008 11:03 am

Absolutely Illuminations for me! Gives me goosebumps every time!

MouseMan · Post by **MouseMan** » Aug Thu 07, 2008 4:46 pm

No contest for me; its Wishes. No better way to end the day is in MK with fireworks and the Castle in the background.

packwingfn · Post by **packwingfn** » Aug Fri 08, 2008 7:11 pm

Wishes & Illuminations make me both cry. I guess I would say Wishes makes me feel like a kid again while Illuminations just gets me more emotional about other things (the music is just so wonderful) that it brings tears to my eyes and a smile on my face.

Post by **Len90** » Aug Sat 09, 2008 1:18 am

packwingfn wrote:Wishes & Illuminations make me both cry. I guess I would say Wishes makes me feel like a kid again while Illuminations just gets me more emotional about other things (the music is just so wonderful) that it brings tears to my eyes and a smile on my face.

I have to agree with you on that. I personally enjoy Illuminations more for the music. I really like to walk around the World Showcase when the soundtrack is playing since it is great music to get you into some really pleasant thoughts.

Figment of Imagination · Post by **Figment of Imagination** » Aug Tue 12, 2008 1:27 am

WOW my vote made it 50/50 % at this time. I think thats really cool, 'cause it is a really hard choice to make. But, I did choose Illuminations 'cause the music to Wishes isn't as great.

briar_rose_59 · Post by **briar_rose_59** » Aug Sun 24, 2008 2:01 pm

I think I love both equally. They're totally different experiences to me, so I can't really personally choose one over the other.

Disney Princess · Post by **Disney Princess** » Sep Wed 24, 2008 3:10 pm

I love wishes, the fireworks lighting up the castle just makes it for me. I did love Illuminations this year as we were there on 4th July with each of the countries lighting up but when it comes down to it the one I could watch everyday is Wishes.

Post by **horizons1** » Sep Wed 24, 2008 5:37 pm

I liked the original IllumiNations best, when they spotlit each country with their native music.

Watching the current incarnation earlier this month with the video globe out for refurbishment, I could not believe how short the show was. 11 minutes!!!

packwingfn · Post by **packwingfn** » Sep Wed 24, 2008 6:03 pm

The video globe truly makes the show...and a lot of people hate it but since you can actually see the video screen now, it is one of the best parts.

MagicKingdom Fairy89 · Post by **MagicKingdom Fairy89** » Sep Thu 25, 2008 3:38 am

I'd say wishes because its very much Disney to me. I think illuminations is fantastic but I do prefer wishes

jenhen27 · Post by **jenhen27** » Sep Thu 25, 2008 8:48 am

I prefer wishes. It's more magical to me and unless you get a good view of the globe a lot of illuminations is lost. I just don't think the fireworks part of illuminations is that fantastic. I'm not too much into the lasers either.

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