Osborne Family Lights

nicatene1 · 09-30-2004

Is this a free event or is it something that needs a separate ticket? I would like to see this, so I want to make sure that if I need a ticket I start trying now. It is in MGM correct?

MerlinMatt · 09-30-2004

Nikki:

I've never seen it, but it's free. It's in MGM over in the neighborhood area in the back of the park.

I think allearsnet.com has a history of the lights and where they came from.

I'm so excited to see this in December.

nicatene1 · 09-30-2004

I'm very excited to see this too. I love Christmas & ALL of the decorations that go along with it. Christmas lights always feel peaceful & special. Did I hear that it also snows in this section too? I can't wait to see my DD's face when she sees this.

joseph3947 · 09-30-2004

The Osborne Family lights will be on the three city streets at MGM back lot starting Nov. 24th. If one has not been to MGM this year the houses in the back lot are long gone. There is a new 6,000 seat, I believe, car stunt show based on the one in France. Joe

MerlinMatt · 09-30-2004

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Originally Posted by joseph3947

The Osborne Family lights will be on the three city streets at MGM back lot starting Nov. 24th. If one has not been to MGM this year the houses in the back lot are long gone.

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Park Hopper · 09-30-2004

Yes, sad to say Residential Street is no more. The Osborne Lights will be in the New York Street area that now includes additional cityscapes, adding Chicago and San Francisco to the already existing New York City skyline. Don't forget to pick up your special "Star" glasses before you tour the lights. The glasses enhance the 3-D effects of some of the displays.

The stunt show Joe is referring to is the "Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show." The original is in Disneyland Paris. Here's a video clip of what you can expect to see when the attraction opens at WDW sometime in the spring of 2005.

PrincessJill · 09-30-2004

I loved seeing all the lights. The 3D ones were especially entertaining, hehe. I hadn't heard that they took out the houses... I'm kinda sad now.

I liked the feeling that you were walking through a neighborhood. But maybe the new set up will be even better! I hope I get to see it sometime. I think the lights are something everyone should see at least once... especially if you're in love with Christmas like I am. :)

RaySharpton · 09-30-2004

Thank you for the information. I sure did miss them last year during the new construction.

It has been free before.

It usually starts at dusk or around 6:00 P.M.

The snow like stuff came from the buildings and looks so cool at night, as it does down Mainstreet at night during MVMCP. It's really sorta like soap suds but it looks like it is snowing and and it evaporates on the ground.

The 3D glasses are cool, too. They work great for all fireworks, too. Two years ago they had angels hidden in the 3-D glasses that seem to dance when watching the different bright light. Another year they used snow flakes in the 3-D glasses. I wonder what they will use this year?

MrDisneyfan1 · 09-30-2004

It will be diferent this year, I liked walking through the residential street! But I'm sure it will still be as spectacular, if not better knowing Disney!

mickaholic4077 · 09-30-2004

Park Hopper,have you heard if they are doing an AP'er preview this year?

Park Hopper · 10-01-2004

No, I haven't heard a thing. My fear is that after no lights last year, the AP preview will be allowed to quietly fade away just like the passholder lounges.

Hailey · 10-01-2004

I was really glad when I heard the lights were back. I never knew about the glasses though. they sound cool

I can't wait till December!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DisneyWorldFan · 10-01-2004

The Osborne Lights are awesome!

I'm really going to miss the residential street, especially seeing the home of the Golden Girls. I LOVE those old broads!

CaribBeachNut · 10-01-2004

Who are the Osborne's and what do they have to do with Christmas lights?

DisneyWorldFan · 10-01-2004

The Osborne's are a (wealthy) family, the dad started to specailly decorate the outside of the home for his DD. Each year he added onto the lights he used, so much so that the neighbors began to complain. Long story short, finally got to the point where I guess he even realized it was over the top. He decided to share his XMAS celebration with others and donated (or sold?) his exhibits to WDW. You can get a much better history by going to allearsnet.com.

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nicatene1 Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nj Posts: 672	Osborne Family Lights Is this a free event or is it something that needs a separate ticket? I would like to see this, so I want to make sure that if I need a ticket I start trying now. It is in MGM correct? __________________ Nikki My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going back..... 82 days 16 hours 18 minutes

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,344	Re: Osborne Family Lights Nikki: I've never seen it, but it's free. It's in MGM over in the neighborhood area in the back of the park. I think allearsnet.com has a history of the lights and where they came from. I'm so excited to see this in December. __________________ We're going back! Ressies made and airfare purchased! Erin's still my favorite.

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nicatene1 Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nj Posts: 672	Re: Osborne Family Lights I'm very excited to see this too. I love Christmas & ALL of the decorations that go along with it. Christmas lights always feel peaceful & special. Did I hear that it also snows in this section too? I can't wait to see my DD's face when she sees this. __________________ Nikki My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going back..... 82 days 16 hours 18 minutes

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joseph3947 Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CRETE, IL. Posts: 1,106	Re: Osborne Family Lights The Osborne Family lights will be on the three city streets at MGM back lot starting Nov. 24th. If one has not been to MGM this year the houses in the back lot are long gone. There is a new 6,000 seat, I believe, car stunt show based on the one in France. Joe __________________ Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 22-31, 2008! SS When You Wish Upon a Star! Jan. 75 CR, Nov. 77 RP, July 86-91 CB, July 93-97 RR, Dec. 98 WL, May/Oct. 99/00 CS, May/Oct. 01-03 AKL/ CS, May/Oct./Dec. 04 AKL/CS, May/Nov. 05-07 AKL/CS/FQ/SS, Sept. 06 DL, May/Oct. 08 SS My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 22-31, 2008! SS 44 days 10 hours 18 minutes

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	Re: Osborne Family Lights Yes, sad to say Residential Street is no more. The Osborne Lights will be in the New York Street area that now includes additional cityscapes, adding Chicago and San Francisco to the already existing New York City skyline. Don't forget to pick up your special "Star" glasses before you tour the lights. The glasses enhance the 3-D effects of some of the displays. The stunt show Joe is referring to is the "Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show." The original is in Disneyland Paris. Here's a video clip of what you can expect to see when the attraction opens at WDW sometime in the spring of 2005. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

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PrincessJill Princess In Training Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fla! Posts: 1,842	Re: Osborne Family Lights I loved seeing all the lights. The 3D ones were especially entertaining, hehe. I hadn't heard that they took out the houses... I'm kinda sad now. I liked the feeling that you were walking through a neighborhood. But maybe the new set up will be even better! I hope I get to see it sometime. I think the lights are something everyone should see at least once... especially if you're in love with Christmas like I am. :) __________________ ~~ "Because I'm a lady, that's why!" ~~ PJ & Baloo'S WDW Trips :) *~~ 2003 Oct ~ MNSSHP (CBR) ~~* 2004 April ~ Grad Nite *~~ 2005 Oct ~ MNSSHP ~~* *~~ 2005 Nov ~ Baloo's bday ~~* 2006 March ~ Spring Break (POR) *~~ 2006 May ~ my bday! (ASMusic) ~~*

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RaySharpton Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 79	Re: Osborne Family Lights Thank you for the information. I sure did miss them last year during the new construction. It has been free before. It usually starts at dusk or around 6:00 P.M. The snow like stuff came from the buildings and looks so cool at night, as it does down Mainstreet at night during MVMCP. It's really sorta like soap suds but it looks like it is snowing and and it evaporates on the ground. The 3D glasses are cool, too. They work great for all fireworks, too. Two years ago they had angels hidden in the 3-D glasses that seem to dance when watching the different bright light. Another year they used snow flakes in the 3-D glasses. I wonder what they will use this year?

09-30-2004	#9 (permalink)
MrDisneyfan1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,288	Re: Osborne Family Lights It will be diferent this year, I liked walking through the residential street! But I'm sure it will still be as spectacular, if not better knowing Disney! __________________ As a Connecticut Annual Pass Holder some of our highlights were: Port Orleans - Engaged Wilderness Lodge - Honeymoon Dolphin & boardwalk Treehouse Villa (great free upgrade!) Old Port Royal & Animal Kingdom Lodge Cabins & The Disney Wonder Disney Wonder & PC 2004 Disney's Grand Californian 2005 DISNEYLAND HONG KONG 2006 BEST DISNEY MOMENT: Navigating the Mark Twain throught the Rivers of America at Disneyland and sounding the whistle!!

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,193	Re: Osborne Family Lights Park Hopper,have you heard if they are doing an AP'er preview this year?

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	Re: Osborne Family Lights No, I haven't heard a thing. My fear is that after no lights last year, the AP preview will be allowed to quietly fade away just like the passholder lounges. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

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Hailey Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: MD Posts: 151	Re: Osborne Family Lights I was really glad when I heard the lights were back. I never knew about the glasses though. they sound cool I can't wait till December!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

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DisneyWorldFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 472	Re: Osborne Family Lights The Osborne Lights are awesome! I'm really going to miss the residential street, especially seeing the home of the Golden Girls. I LOVE those old broads!

10-01-2004	#14 (permalink)
CaribBeachNut Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 904	Re: Osborne Family Lights Who are the Osborne's and what do they have to do with Christmas lights?

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DisneyWorldFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 472	Re: Osborne Family Lights The Osborne's are a (wealthy) family, the dad started to specailly decorate the outside of the home for his DD. Each year he added onto the lights he used, so much so that the neighbors began to complain. Long story short, finally got to the point where I guess he even realized it was over the top. He decided to share his XMAS celebration with others and donated (or sold?) his exhibits to WDW. You can get a much better history by going to allearsnet.com.

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