New Osborne Lights better than before

Park Hopper · 12-01-2004

DW and I checked out the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights in their new location the other night and came away liking it much more than the old version. Admittedly, we never were huge fans of the lights when they were on MGM's Residential Street, but the move to New York and San Francisco streets provides a spacious venue where guests have more room to wander around without feeling like they're being herded down a narrow street. The view from the foot of San Francisco Street looking up the hill is particularly spectacular.

The tall buildings along the streets make great structures to hang the sheets of lights, and also provide more locations for the "snow" machines. There wasn't any snow on Residential Street because the structures were low and set back from the street, but in the new location the snow falls continuously from the tall buildings. Overall, because they're more spread out, the 2004 Osborne Lights are much more enjoyable and don't seem quite so tacky and overwhelming as they did before.

One word of caution, though. Guests expecting the special visual effects provided by the "Star Glasses" of previous years will be disappointed. The glasses aren't being used this year because, according to a cast member, the 3-D effects didn't work because the lights are strung so closely together. He said the engineers were working on the problem and the glasses might return next year.

7nqb00 · 12-01-2004

Thanks, looking forward to seeing them next week!

Buzz & Woody · 12-01-2004

I can't wait to see this. It's every night right?

Disneywife · 12-01-2004

What is this Osborne lights thing?

Park Hopper · 12-01-2004

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Originally Posted by Disneywife

What is this Osborne lights thing?

Here's a link that will tell you all about the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights.

Park Hopper · 12-01-2004

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Originally Posted by Buzz & Woody

I can't wait to see this. It's every night right?

Yes, the lights are on every night during the holiday season, through January 2.

**Dana** · 12-01-2004

I am so glad to hear they were even better than before. I am going to get to see them for myself one day.

joseph3947 · 12-01-2004

We were there Nov. 24 for the opening and DW and I liked the residential street better. But the lights are spectacular and worth seeing. Just mad I forgot to bring my 3-D glasses from previous years. Joe

CynStar307 · 12-01-2004

I just got back from WDW last night, and it's important to note that the lights are on for 30 minutes after park closing. For my group, this meant a Fantasmic Dinner package, a run on Tower of Terror at 7:45 p.m., and then having the park to ourselves for photo ops of the Sorcerer's Hat and the lights from 8 to 8:30 p.m.

mwalter · 12-01-2004

I have to say that the Spectacle of Lights was one of our favourite things from our Christmas trip two years ago. Glad to hear they're back bigger and better for this year's trip. We'll have to dig out our 3D glasses from last time.

mickaholic4077 · 12-01-2004

I liked them,but I liked seeing the Golden Girls house all lit up.

Baloo85 · 12-01-2004

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Originally Posted by Park Hopper

DW and I checked out the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights in their new location the other night and came away liking it much more than the old version. Admittedly, we never were huge fans of the lights when they were on MGM's Residential Street, but the move to New York and San Francisco streets provides a spacious venue where guests have more room to wander around without feeling like they're being herded down a narrow street. The view from the foot of San Francisco Street looking up the hill is particularly spectacular.

The tall buildings along the streets make great structures to hang the sheets of lights, and also provide more locations for the "snow" machines. There wasn't any snow on Residential Street because the structures were low and set back from the street, but in the new location the snow falls continuously from the tall buildings. Overall, because they're more spread out, the 2004 Osborne Lights are much more enjoyable and don't seem quite so tacky and overwhelming as they did before.

One word of caution, though. Guests expecting the special visual effects provided by the "Star Glasses" of previous years will be disappointed. The glasses aren't being used this year because, according to a cast member, the 3-D effects didn't work because the lights are strung so closely together. He said the engineers were working on the problem and the glasses might return next year.

I will be checking out the lights real soon...but that is a bummer about the glasses!!!

MerlinMatt · 12-02-2004

I'll be there 2 weeks from today!!!

Thanks for the update PH!

chris5568 · 12-02-2004

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Originally Posted by mickaholic4077

I liked them,but I liked seeing the Golden Girls house all lit up.

What happened to the Golden Girls house anyway. Was it moved or what?

Hailey · 12-02-2004

We'll be there Sunday night, Thanks for the review.

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,254	New Osborne Lights better than before DW and I checked out the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights in their new location the other night and came away liking it much more than the old version. Admittedly, we never were huge fans of the lights when they were on MGM's Residential Street, but the move to New York and San Francisco streets provides a spacious venue where guests have more room to wander around without feeling like they're being herded down a narrow street. The view from the foot of San Francisco Street looking up the hill is particularly spectacular. The tall buildings along the streets make great structures to hang the sheets of lights, and also provide more locations for the "snow" machines. There wasn't any snow on Residential Street because the structures were low and set back from the street, but in the new location the snow falls continuously from the tall buildings. Overall, because they're more spread out, the 2004 Osborne Lights are much more enjoyable and don't seem quite so tacky and overwhelming as they did before. One word of caution, though. Guests expecting the special visual effects provided by the "Star Glasses" of previous years will be disappointed. The glasses aren't being used this year because, according to a cast member, the 3-D effects didn't work because the lights are strung so closely together. He said the engineers were working on the problem and the glasses might return next year. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

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7nqb00 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 245	Re: New Osborne Lights better than before Thanks, looking forward to seeing them next week! __________________

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Buzz & Woody Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 201	Re: New Osborne Lights better than before I can't wait to see this. It's every night right? __________________ Buzz & Woody, AKA Buzzy!

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Disneywife Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,427	Re: New Osborne Lights better than before What is this Osborne lights thing?

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joseph3947 Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CRETE, IL. Posts: 1,015	Re: New Osborne Lights better than before We were there Nov. 24 for the opening and DW and I liked the residential street better. But the lights are spectacular and worth seeing. Just mad I forgot to bring my 3-D glasses from previous years. Joe __________________ Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN!!! Oct. 22-Oct. 30, 2008!!! SSR When You Wish Upon a Star!!! 1975 Contemporary 1977 Royal Plaza 1986 to 1991 CBR 1993 to 1997 Dixie Landings 1998 WL 1999(Twice) CSR 2000(Twice) CSR 2001(Twice) AKL & CSR 2002(Twice) AKL & CSR 2003(Twice) AKL & CSR 2004(3 Times) AKL & CSR 2005(Twice) POFQ 2006(Twice) POFQ & CSR & Disneyland 2007(Twice) CSR & SSR & AKL 2008 SSR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW-BEEN THERE, DONE THAT, GOING BACK AGAIN!!! 108 days, 11 hours, 19 minutes

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CynStar307 Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8	Re: New Osborne Lights better than before I just got back from WDW last night, and it's important to note that the lights are on for 30 minutes after park closing. For my group, this meant a Fantasmic Dinner package, a run on Tower of Terror at 7:45 p.m., and then having the park to ourselves for photo ops of the Sorcerer's Hat and the lights from 8 to 8:30 p.m. __________________ A Disneyland regular, regularly dreaming of Walt Disney World

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mwalter Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mississauga, ON Canada Posts: 340	Re: New Osborne Lights better than before I have to say that the Spectacle of Lights was one of our favourite things from our Christmas trip two years ago. Glad to hear they're back bigger and better for this year's trip. We'll have to dig out our 3D glasses from last time. __________________ August 2007 - Polynesian July 2005 - WL & Pop Century Christmas 2004 - Pop Century July/August 2004 - AKL August 2003 - All-Star Music Christmas/New Year's 2002 - Radisson Parkway August 2002 - All-Star Music August 2001 - Holiday Inn Family Suites 1976 with parents - offsite

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mickaholic4077 The real Mrs Capt Jack!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,198	Re: New Osborne Lights better than before I liked them,but I liked seeing the Golden Girls house all lit up.

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,355	Re: New Osborne Lights better than before I'll be there 2 weeks from today!!! Thanks for the update PH! __________________ We're going back! Ressies made and airfare purchased! Erin's still my favorite. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Deluxe December Weekend! MVMCP party all night long

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Hailey Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: MD Posts: 151	Re: New Osborne Lights better than before We'll be there Sunday night, Thanks for the review. __________________

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