Which fireworks show do you prefer?

**mickey** · 08-10-2004

So, there are three nightly (most of the time) shows. If you could choose to see one of the shows, which one would it be?

**Dana** · 08-10-2004

I went with Fantasmic!. I haven't seen Wishes. Me and my DD skipped in last trip, so I had to rule that one out. Illuminations is cool too, but Fantasmic! beats it in my opinion.

gcbdad · 08-10-2004

Of the 3, I haven't seen Fantasmic yet but I just loved Wishes. So I went with that.

ilvminnie · 08-10-2004

I love them all, but Fantasmic wins hands down!!! I just love all the technology used & all the classic characters in the show both "in person" and on the "screens." I get chills everytime I watch it & even when I listen to my soundtrack!

inluvwithdisney · 08-10-2004

I voted for Illuminations!! I have not seen Fantasmic and Wishes started after I was there last fall so I have not seen it either!!!

Metalfan · 08-10-2004

Yeah I know...Im gonna get killed for this one...but I usually don't stick around for the fireworks...so I voted for that! lol. But I have seen Illuminations and Fantasmic...like em both equally...so I just went for the one that fits for most of the time!

bumble · 08-10-2004

The only one I have seen is Wishes. We seem to end the day at MK at night. That will change in a few weeks when we see Fantasmic for the first time!!! Can't wait!!! I take it that the show at Epcot is good too, I just might check it out too.

sandanv1 · 08-10-2004

Wishes is great. It has my vote.

**Dana** · 08-10-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metalfan

Yeah I know...Im gonna get killed for this one...but I usually don't stick around for the fireworks...so I voted for that!

off with your head! kidding. You seen them and you like them, but no one says you have to stay for them.

disneymom · 08-10-2004

While I haven't seen wishes, I still would vote for Illuminations! That show gives me chills. We even bought the CD!!!!!

That being said, we make a point to see all of the shows at least once per trip.

Now if I can only talk my husband into going back!!!

MerlinMatt · 08-10-2004

I voted for IllumiNations, despite not having seen Fantasmic yet. And I've only seen Wishes from afar (Ohana).

The thing is, even if Fantasmic is as good as everyone says, IllumiNations will always have a soft spot in my heart. IllumiNations is the only fireworks display that's ever made me cry... and it's done it more than once. I have such fond memories of DS when he was 3 1/2 dancing around shirtless right before the show started and seeing how mesmerized he was. I love holding DW's hand during the show. We saw it three times on our honeymoon.

There's something about the World Showcase that simply does it for me. IllumiNations is the icing on the cake.

Screever · 08-10-2004

Ack! I can't choose between them! ...yet. Quite honestly, I like them all. They each have their good moments, music and memories....argh! I'll make a decision soon, I promise. Although I'm going to guess that Fantasmic might win this round... :)

noahsark45331 · 08-11-2004

I voted for IllumiNations. I haven't seen Wishes yet. I love Fantasmic! but IllumiNations would still be my favorite. I hope it is still there next year. Does anyone know if they have IllumiNations on video that I could buy? I know it isn't the same as being there and feeling the vibrations when it begins, but I would love to have it on video.

quakercub · 08-11-2004

My favorite is Illuminations. Not only is it technically a masterpiece, it never fails to move me to tears. A very spritual and emotional experience

**lawwin** · 08-11-2004

I had to go with Fantasmic. I have the CD., and absolutely adored seeing it last year. We missed seeing the opening of Wishes by 4 days last year, but I can't wait to see both it and Illuminations this year and I'll probably love them both as well, and I'll probably get the CDs for them and play them as incessantly as I do Fantasmic. I do love Fantasmic though, it is absolutely spectacular.

View Poll Results: Which fireworks show do you prefer?
Wishes	26	29.21%
Fantasmic!	25	28.09%
Illuminations	35	39.33%
I am in bed by then!	3	3.37%
Voters: 89. You may not vote on this poll

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Which fireworks show do you prefer? So, there are three nightly (most of the time) shows. If you could choose to see one of the shows, which one would it be?

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Which fireworks show do you prefer? I went with Fantasmic!. I haven't seen Wishes. Me and my DD skipped in last trip, so I had to rule that one out. Illuminations is cool too, but Fantasmic! beats it in my opinion. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 273 days 2 hours 57 minutes

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gcbdad Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 936	Re: Which fireworks show do you prefer? Of the 3, I haven't seen Fantasmic yet but I just loved Wishes. So I went with that.

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ilvminnie House of Mouse Hostess Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 2,443	Re: Which fireworks show do you prefer? I love them all, but Fantasmic wins hands down!!! I just love all the technology used & all the classic characters in the show both "in person" and on the "screens." I get chills everytime I watch it & even when I listen to my soundtrack! __________________ I WISH I WAS IN DISNEYWORLD NOW!!!

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inluvwithdisney I need it to be May 28th! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Disney ~~ In my mind!! Posts: 2,783	Re: Which fireworks show do you prefer? I voted for Illuminations!! I have not seen Fantasmic and Wishes started after I was there last fall so I have not seen it either!!! __________________ AVATAR: My kitties: DISNEY & EPCOT Disneyland ~~ Offsite~~ August 1991 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~June 2001 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~ Sept. 2002 WDW ~~ POR ~~Sept. 2003 WDW ~~ POLY~~ Sept. 2004 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ December 2005 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ August 2007 WDW & US/DC/SW ~~POR ~~August 2008 Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 16 DAYS with the MOUSE!! 9 days WDW/7 days Eastern Carribean Cruise!!! Playing and cruising with the MOUSE!!!!

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Metalfan Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 848	Re: Which fireworks show do you prefer? Yeah I know...Im gonna get killed for this one...but I usually don't stick around for the fireworks...so I voted for that! lol. But I have seen Illuminations and Fantasmic...like em both equally...so I just went for the one that fits for most of the time! __________________ Rock Hard! Ride Freeeeee! Like a tiger in a cage, I begin to shake with rage! Nothing else.

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bumble Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Part time Fort Wilderness resident ;) Posts: 1,363	Re: Which fireworks show do you prefer? The only one I have seen is Wishes. We seem to end the day at MK at night. That will change in a few weeks when we see Fantasmic for the first time!!! Can't wait!!! I take it that the show at Epcot is good too, I just might check it out too. __________________ I cant wait to be at Fort Wilderness Campground! Our on site trips to WDW have been at:CSR, PO R & FQ, WL, Poly, All Star Sports, PC, Fort Wilderness, Contemporary, Beach Club Bumbles buzz!!!® http://www.myspace.com/bumble__bee ,-._,-. \/)"(\/ (_o_)

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	Re: Which fireworks show do you prefer? Wishes is great. It has my vote. __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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disneymom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 450	Re: Which fireworks show do you prefer? While I haven't seen wishes, I still would vote for Illuminations! That show gives me chills. We even bought the CD!!!!! That being said, we make a point to see all of the shows at least once per trip. Now if I can only talk my husband into going back!!! __________________ Dec. 1999 First trip ever to DL - offsite Mar. 2001 WDW - offsite (never again) Dec. 2002 WDW - AKL Sept. 2003 WDW - POR Mar. 2004 DL - DLH Feb. 2005 WDW - WL Dec. 2005 WDW/Cruise - POR/Disney Wonder 4 night! Nov. 2006 WDW/Cruise - POR/Carnival Cruise Dec 2007 WDW/Cruise - POR/Carnival New Years Eve Cruise Oct 2008 WDW - POR Nov 2009 WDW - POR Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another Disney Trip!

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,492	Re: Which fireworks show do you prefer? I voted for IllumiNations, despite not having seen Fantasmic yet. And I've only seen Wishes from afar (Ohana). The thing is, even if Fantasmic is as good as everyone says, IllumiNations will always have a soft spot in my heart. IllumiNations is the only fireworks display that's ever made me cry... and it's done it more than once. I have such fond memories of DS when he was 3 1/2 dancing around shirtless right before the show started and seeing how mesmerized he was. I love holding DW's hand during the show. We saw it three times on our honeymoon. There's something about the World Showcase that simply does it for me. IllumiNations is the icing on the cake. __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

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Screever chalking asphalt near you Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: maryland Posts: 1,573	Re: Which fireworks show do you prefer? Ack! I can't choose between them! ...yet. Quite honestly, I like them all. They each have their good moments, music and memories....argh! I'll make a decision soon, I promise. Although I'm going to guess that Fantasmic might win this round... :) __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxA screever's an artist of highest degree... *´¨) WDWCP Alumnus SP2003 Plaza Pavillion & a former Campus Rep! WDW = - Countless trips from 1986-1992. - Summer 1992 - WDWCP Jan-May 2003 - Spring Break 2004 - May 2004 - December 2006 - Spring Break 2007 - MLK weekend 2008 - Weekend in May 2008 -DL = Summer 2008 - December 2008 (college grad trip!)

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noahsark45331 Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Buckeye State - But The Lone Star State will always be HOME! Posts: 1,046	Re: Which fireworks show do you prefer? I voted for IllumiNations. I haven't seen Wishes yet. I love Fantasmic! but IllumiNations would still be my favorite. I hope it is still there next year. Does anyone know if they have IllumiNations on video that I could buy? I know it isn't the same as being there and feeling the vibrations when it begins, but I would love to have it on video. __________________ Cyndy Noahs Ark Avatar~Welcome to Hollywood! Official Defender of the Swiss Family Treehouse 1987 Offsite 1993 Dixie Landings 2002 (February) Animal Kingdom Lodge 2002 (November) Animal Kingdom Lodge 2007 Animal Kingdom Lodge 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter Walt Disney World or Bust!!

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quakercub Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: st petersburg, florida Posts: 1,088	Re: Which fireworks show do you prefer? My favorite is Illuminations. Not only is it technically a masterpiece, it never fails to move me to tears. A very spritual and emotional experience

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lawwin Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,332	Re: Which fireworks show do you prefer? I had to go with Fantasmic. I have the CD., and absolutely adored seeing it last year. We missed seeing the opening of Wishes by 4 days last year, but I can't wait to see both it and Illuminations this year and I'll probably love them both as well, and I'll probably get the CDs for them and play them as incessantly as I do Fantasmic. I do love Fantasmic though, it is absolutely spectacular. __________________ Moderator of the Walt Disney Company and Pin Trading Forums Forever & Always at Disney in my heart.... Mother of Brer Rabbit - 15 Year-old Defender of SotS and lover of Captain Jack