I have not heard anything but I doubt that the park will spend the extra bucks to open it early.
I heard rumors that the doves are not coming back this year.
I heard rumors that the doves are not coming back this year.
Celtic Fyre
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How would that work with the lyric about Tony and his racing pigeons?
Don't know but I heard pretty solid rumors that they been cut. No idea if that means that the song been changed, removed or if they keep it the same without them. Guess we will have to wait and see. Hopefully there might be some bn other tweaks to.
I always liked them and thought that it brought a unique element to the show that helps it further stand out in the world of theme park shows. Also, using live animals in the show was always Busch Gardensy IMO.
The web site has Celtic Fyre hours on 03.21.2020 as 3p 5p and 7p. it also has hours for Lets Play Together and More Pet Shinanigans. There are no other show hours on the web site for future dates. Hope the pigeons are there. After all they are like a religion for Tony.
Opening date for Celtic Fyre is listed as March 21st according to the member update email as well.
I actually really like the 10th anniversary logo for the show. It's nice
Absolutely cant wait! Also, I hope that they make a pin for this show, especially with the 10th anniversary now.
It makes me so happy to see this show still going on. This really is becoming the next TIO for the park and that is a beautiful thing to see the torch passed on. I really hope through all the changes and shuffling in management Celtic Fyre stays, it’s definitely part of the heart and soul that makes this place.
I'm happy it's still going. For a few reasons. (1) I feel like Celtic Fyre is one of the last vestiges remaining of the 'classic' BGW to me of a time when the actual culture of the hamlet's namesake still mattered. (2) Each time I go to see Celtic Fyre the place is crowded and there's not a huge number of empty seats. (3) They still manage to get great casts every year that bring the fun and energy with every show. I feel like that last one is the hardest one to control, but the best one to have. It's had to do 3-4 shows a day, 7 days a week, for 4-6 months. The fact that I feel it's rare to go to a show and feel like the cast is slacking.
While I do sadly admit that maybe they will have to get something new in there sooner than later, I'm glad they aren't jumping to replace this just to replace it.
While I do sadly admit that maybe they will have to get something new in there sooner than later, I'm glad they aren't jumping to replace this just to replace it.
I find myself in a similar place.
Celtic Fyre brings me joy each and every time I see it. It has made me cry. It is incredible.
But I do not want it to become stale. I think BGW needs to change, and evolve—while maintaining the park's core cultural identity.
I hope whatever they do next, they keep that in mind.
Celtic Fyre brings me joy each and every time I see it. It has made me cry. It is incredible.
But I do not want it to become stale. I think BGW needs to change, and evolve—while maintaining the park's core cultural identity.
I hope whatever they do next, they keep that in mind.
I think that with basically every other show changing, some even multiple times, within the last couple of years, Celtic Fyre should stay the same to bring a sense of normalcy. Also, I feel like any show that Busch would produce at the moment would not meet the expectations and high bar set by Celtic Fyre.
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Celtic Fyre took much longer than most shows to feel stale to me. While I am a bit tired of it by now, there are other amazing shows that didn’t take quite as long to grow old.
Even Scrooge No More (which I tend to think of as the only show in recent years that comes close to the success of Celtic Fyre) became tiring to watch after about 30 views. In contrast; Celtic Fyre, to me, didn’t become stale until, maybe, my 70th time seeing it; which was also when it had the worst cast. Perhaps it’s the degree of flexibility the performers tend to have in this show that makes it so re-watchable.
^ Although I know there are people who watch shows even more frequently than I do; I don’t like to think too much about how many times I’ve seen these shows. Lol
Even Scrooge No More (which I tend to think of as the only show in recent years that comes close to the success of Celtic Fyre) became tiring to watch after about 30 views. In contrast; Celtic Fyre, to me, didn’t become stale until, maybe, my 70th time seeing it; which was also when it had the worst cast. Perhaps it’s the degree of flexibility the performers tend to have in this show that makes it so re-watchable.
^ Although I know there are people who watch shows even more frequently than I do; I don’t like to think too much about how many times I’ve seen these shows. Lol
While I've only seen it maybe 30 times, I would agree. It has amazing longevity.
Maybe the only show I could put on it's level is Twas the Night, which I will watch as often as you put it in front of me.
Maybe the only show I could put on it's level is Twas the Night, which I will watch as often as you put it in front of me.
I love Celtic Fyre. The husband and I probably see it 5-10 times a year. That being said.... i think the park may eventually need to do something new. The problem is after the disasters that were / are London Rocks, Britmania, and Octoberzest I have little faith they can actually do something worth watching. I would hate to see them remove a good, popular, but old show, only to replace it with crap.
I think many of us think that Celtic Fyre is getting long in the tooth but are also TERRIFIED that its eventual replacement will be trash. In light of that, I think I would like to see some evolution come to Celtic Fyre—maybe try switching out a song or a character or some choreography every season or two?
BGW is currently incapable of developing a show anywhere near as good as Celtic Fyre... but maybe they could manage to put together a new segment here or there?
BGW is currently incapable of developing a show anywhere near as good as Celtic Fyre... but maybe they could manage to put together a new segment here or there?
I wouldn’t complain if they redid the American tap dance part of the show. That part is fun, and the improv in it keeps it somewhat fresh, but as a whole it’s the slowest and least substantial part of the show. If they could put something new in with a new feel, but with the same room for variations and improvisations between shows, it might freshen up the middle of the show.
Also, even though Finnegan’s Wake is one of my favorite sections of the show, there’s probably another fun, silly Irish bar song they could easily swap in its place. This segment strikes me as one that’s easily replaceable simply by nature of it being a simple Irish drinking song (even though I do love it). Ditto for Wild Rover, but I feel like the shouting “No! Nay! Never!” and clapping along are a signature part of the show.
As much as I love the show as it is now, if some tweaks are necessary to keep it alive and fresh for everyone, I’d happily welcome some small changes like that.
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I think the choreography in the newer shows has been complete crap. I’m not sure anyone should wish for that to change.
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love itRE: Celtic Fyre Reviews
ACM,
First of all, welcome to the forum and I am glad you found us. As you can tell from the photos, I was sitting to the far left of the theater, in the second row back.. yet no one was sitting in front of me. My camera, though nice, is not made for low light high speed movement, but I was lucky to capture some neat images regardless.
I took about 40 photos of the performance and if you would like to see perhaps a certain song or dance during the show, I will see if I have an image of it.
Whoever your son or daughter is in the show, they had to be top notch of a performer to be selected. My choral instructor (this was a ways back) had the voice exactly like Ariel from the Little Mermaid and was beat out by one other because she could not tap dance. She tried out for "That's Entertainment" back in the 80's. When she didn't get selected with a voice like that, I knew competition had to be fierce for any show at BGW. One of my co-worker's sons was in the Christmas show in the Festhaus last year and what a talent! I am so jealous of people who can really sing (like my brother...grrr).
I can play the drums.. so at least I have rhythm, who could ask for anything more right?
Kudos for your child's success and selection and wish for him or her success and year of good memories and fun at Celtic Fyre. The show is unique to Busch Gardens; never have I seen such a Broadway-esque story arch. Hopefully, BGW will continue to follow this road and make a well known venue for aspiring actors/actresses/musicians/singers/dancers to spread their wings and make a name for themselves.
My dad had the good fortune of working with the father of Michael McGuire, an amazing Tony Award Winning Performer. Here is a quote from Michael:
"It's amazing how life comes full circle. Before I hit New York, I was doing concerts - as a strolling troubadour - at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia. At that time, I was in grad school, also performing in a restaurant, and singing paid for the schooling."
Best wishes and please forward your child a big kudos for a job well done!
PS- Hopefully Busch Gardens Williamsburg will start to change your enthusiasm for theme parks.