IllumiNights 2012 - Rumors
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RE: IllumiNights 2012 Rumors
This is what I would like to see, but to them park-wide apparently means just the far end of the park. I understand it is more economical to do a main display and two smaller ones, but come on, if you are going to advertise a park-wide fireworks spectacular, have fireworks all over. I am pretty sure they can afford a main display, along with four smaller ones in the countries that take part in Illuminights. Ireland did this wonderfully except in 2011. France could do this easily as well. After all, they have an entire outdoor theater not being used anytime soon before, during or after the fireworks. Use it to your advantage. Plus, Italy has their stables and Germany has the Festhaus Park. You have great locations in each country to be able to do it, so why not do it!
This is what I would like to see, but to them park-wide apparently means just the far end of the park. I understand it is more economical to do a main display and two smaller ones, but come on, if you are going to advertise a park-wide fireworks spectacular, have fireworks all over. I am pretty sure they can afford a main display, along with four smaller ones in the countries that take part in Illuminights. Ireland did this wonderfully except in 2011. France could do this easily as well. After all, they have an entire outdoor theater not being used anytime soon before, during or after the fireworks. Use it to your advantage. Plus, Italy has their stables and Germany has the Festhaus Park. You have great locations in each country to be able to do it, so why not do it!
RE: IllumiNights 2012 Rumors
This is what I would like to see, but to them park-wide apparently means just the far end of the park. I understand it is more economical to do a main display and two smaller ones, but come on, if you are going to advertise a park-wide fireworks spectacular, have fireworks all over. I am pretty sure they can afford a main display, along with four smaller ones in the countries that take part in Illuminights. Ireland did this wonderfully except in 2011. France could do this easily as well. After all, they have an entire outdoor theater not being used anytime soon before, during or after the fireworks. Use it to your advantage. Plus, Italy has their stables and Germany has the Festhaus Park. You have great locations in each country to be able to do it, so why not do it!
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To achieve the level of performance needed, palace would not be suitable for a fireworks site(maybe the bison pen?). Stables is ok for festa and barely visible for san marco. the heavy stuff fires off the bridge and is pretty much visible from the entire park. FHP now has a coaster nearby which could be an annoyance for debris clearing...all in all I think one grandiose site would be sufficient..
This is what I would like to see, but to them park-wide apparently means just the far end of the park. I understand it is more economical to do a main display and two smaller ones, but come on, if you are going to advertise a park-wide fireworks spectacular, have fireworks all over. I am pretty sure they can afford a main display, along with four smaller ones in the countries that take part in Illuminights. Ireland did this wonderfully except in 2011. France could do this easily as well. After all, they have an entire outdoor theater not being used anytime soon before, during or after the fireworks. Use it to your advantage. Plus, Italy has their stables and Germany has the Festhaus Park. You have great locations in each country to be able to do it, so why not do it!
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To achieve the level of performance needed, palace would not be suitable for a fireworks site(maybe the bison pen?). Stables is ok for festa and barely visible for san marco. the heavy stuff fires off the bridge and is pretty much visible from the entire park. FHP now has a coaster nearby which could be an annoyance for debris clearing...all in all I think one grandiose site would be sufficient..
RE: IllumiNights 2012 Rumors
Swift, it specifically said park-wide fireworks. Not park-wide celebration or shows, which means the fireworks are meant to be seen all over.
Ivy, I will give you that RPT may not be the best place, but I am sure they could do something in the area. For San Marco, they could use behind the train station/stables, you get an amazing view of the smaller show there. The main display is very limited to where you can/can't view it. Mostly it is because of the trees. At least parts of Ireland, parts of England, Scotland, and I am sure parts of New France can't see the fireworks period. As for FHP, Big Bad Wolf was there or did Illuminights start in 2010? I have lost track of when it started, I thought it was 2009 it started but I can be wrong. Anyways, I am sure being able to make sure Verbolten can run afterwards would not be that much of a problem.
All in all, I honestly think the park could do it, they could reach their full potential. Plus, I was very upset with the park the first year of Illuminights. It was advertised the trees would light up, and I imagined the trees actually lighting up with like rope light or something, and nothing.
Swift, it specifically said park-wide fireworks. Not park-wide celebration or shows, which means the fireworks are meant to be seen all over.
Ivy, I will give you that RPT may not be the best place, but I am sure they could do something in the area. For San Marco, they could use behind the train station/stables, you get an amazing view of the smaller show there. The main display is very limited to where you can/can't view it. Mostly it is because of the trees. At least parts of Ireland, parts of England, Scotland, and I am sure parts of New France can't see the fireworks period. As for FHP, Big Bad Wolf was there or did Illuminights start in 2010? I have lost track of when it started, I thought it was 2009 it started but I can be wrong. Anyways, I am sure being able to make sure Verbolten can run afterwards would not be that much of a problem.
All in all, I honestly think the park could do it, they could reach their full potential. Plus, I was very upset with the park the first year of Illuminights. It was advertised the trees would light up, and I imagined the trees actually lighting up with like rope light or something, and nothing.
RE: IllumiNights 2012 Rumors
Since its only about a month or so away, lets put some life back in to this thread.
I believe they already started setting up for Illuminights. I think Voila! is coming back. I believe the truss was put up, or at least that is what it looked like from afar.
Also, I think Verbolten will be good to run after fireworks. Most debris will probably land on the top of the event building.
Since its only about a month or so away, lets put some life back in to this thread.
I believe they already started setting up for Illuminights. I think Voila! is coming back. I believe the truss was put up, or at least that is what it looked like from afar.
Also, I think Verbolten will be good to run after fireworks. Most debris will probably land on the top of the event building.
RE: IllumiNights 2012 Rumors
There hasn't been too much buzz about this. I'm assuming it will be a carbon copy of last year's event. It's fewer days too (last season was fewer than they year before as well).
There hasn't been too much buzz about this. I'm assuming it will be a carbon copy of last year's event. It's fewer days too (last season was fewer than they year before as well).
RE: IllumiNights 2012 Rumors
By the way, their fireworks cost them approximately $10,000 per day.
Edit: sounds like the Ku Ku Clock for Illuminights has been scrapped, according to the bald drummer from MSR.
By the way, their fireworks cost them approximately $10,000 per day.
Edit: sounds like the Ku Ku Clock for Illuminights has been scrapped, according to the bald drummer from MSR.
RE: IllumiNights 2012 Rumors
I would hope so, they've had the truss where the stage is up for weeks now.
JordanFord said:
I would hope so, they've had the truss where the stage is up for weeks now.
RE: IllumiNights 2012 Rumors
Same reason they used old shows in their TV ads and announced Roll Out The Barrel in this year's brochure.
Same reason they used old shows in their TV ads and announced Roll Out The Barrel in this year's brochure.
RE: IllumiNights 2012 Rumors
*NEW FOR 2012*
"Wunderbarn!"
In addition to the other night-time entertainment, Germany’s Oktoberfest Plaza is turned upside down with colorful characters and crazy critters at the all-new "Wunderbarn!". Henrik and Helga, owners of the zany Black Forest Farms lead the German festivities that build to a rollicking finale with park guests’ favorite, "The Chicken Dance."
More info on IllumiNights HERE: http://www.vagazette.com/articles/2012/06/08/news/doc4fd1060ac86fc972329609.txt
*NEW FOR 2012*
"Wunderbarn!"
In addition to the other night-time entertainment, Germany’s Oktoberfest Plaza is turned upside down with colorful characters and crazy critters at the all-new "Wunderbarn!". Henrik and Helga, owners of the zany Black Forest Farms lead the German festivities that build to a rollicking finale with park guests’ favorite, "The Chicken Dance."
More info on IllumiNights HERE: http://www.vagazette.com/articles/2012/06/08/news/doc4fd1060ac86fc972329609.txt
RE: IllumiNights 2012 Rumors
I'm sorry, but this sounds awful.
I'm sorry, but this sounds awful.
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RE: IllumiNights 2012 Rumors
Here's the full text of the Va Gazette article:
Busch has 50 nights of fireworks
Modified:
Friday, June 8, 2012 8:29 AM EDT
Originally Published: Friday, June 08, 2012
From Busch Gardens
JAMES CITY - Busch Gardens is the source for nighttime fun this summer when IllumiNights: A Busch Gardens Encore returns with 50 nights of spectacular live performances throughout the park followed by nightly fireworks.
IllumiNights begins Sunday, July 1 with extended operating hours, and continues nightly through Aug. 19. Guests can visit Ireland for "The Legend of Killarney," where puppets spin a tale of leprechauns and a lost fortune. In France, "Voila!" transports families to the bustling streets of Paris where outdoor performances including ladder walkers entertain park guests. In Italy, lush gardens transform into a stage for an Italian strength troupe at "Giardino Magico."
In addition to the other night-time entertainment, Germany’s Oktoberfest Plaza is turned upside down with colorful characters and crazy critters at the all-new "Wunderbarn!". Henrik and Helga, owners of the zany Black Forest Farms lead the German festivities that build to a rollicking finale with park guests’ favorite, "The Chicken Dance."
Park performances begin nightly at 5:30 p.m. and culminate with the park’s signature Tour de Force: Fireworks Finale at 9:30 p.m. This fireworks show blends dazzling color with an original score that can be viewed throughout the park.
redheadtanman said:
Here's the full text of the Va Gazette article:
Busch has 50 nights of fireworks
Modified:
Friday, June 8, 2012 8:29 AM EDT
Originally Published: Friday, June 08, 2012
From Busch Gardens
JAMES CITY - Busch Gardens is the source for nighttime fun this summer when IllumiNights: A Busch Gardens Encore returns with 50 nights of spectacular live performances throughout the park followed by nightly fireworks.
IllumiNights begins Sunday, July 1 with extended operating hours, and continues nightly through Aug. 19. Guests can visit Ireland for "The Legend of Killarney," where puppets spin a tale of leprechauns and a lost fortune. In France, "Voila!" transports families to the bustling streets of Paris where outdoor performances including ladder walkers entertain park guests. In Italy, lush gardens transform into a stage for an Italian strength troupe at "Giardino Magico."
In addition to the other night-time entertainment, Germany’s Oktoberfest Plaza is turned upside down with colorful characters and crazy critters at the all-new "Wunderbarn!". Henrik and Helga, owners of the zany Black Forest Farms lead the German festivities that build to a rollicking finale with park guests’ favorite, "The Chicken Dance."
Park performances begin nightly at 5:30 p.m. and culminate with the park’s signature Tour de Force: Fireworks Finale at 9:30 p.m. This fireworks show blends dazzling color with an original score that can be viewed throughout the park.
RE: IllumiNights 2012 Rumors
I really don't see the issue, the cuckoo clock show was pretty bad. Besides, the park is just giving people what they want.
I really don't see the issue, the cuckoo clock show was pretty bad. Besides, the park is just giving people what they want.