Illuminations

skwak · 02-28-2005

For Xmas I was given a Disney Trivia book with many amazing facts. I want to share one that amazes me:

Disney spends approx. $35,000 each night on the firework for Illuminations. That means for 1 year they spend approximately 12.8 million dollars for these fireworks!

That is alot of money!!!

BuzzLightyear · 02-28-2005

That reallt is amazing!!!
Guess thats one of the many reasons it'd the most magical place on earth. They spare no expense!
Thanks for sharing.

**Dana** · 02-28-2005

OMG! That's a lot of cash. If they want to cancel one night and send the money my way, I won't argue

kidding of course. Like buzz said. It just shows you that they go top of the line to give you that disney experience....love it!

fearless1123 · 02-28-2005

We've haven't stayed to see the show for a while. I always have a hard time finding a good spot. Any tips? I am going to try again in April for my 11yr. old DD
Thanks,
Karen Lynn

mickaholic4077 · 02-28-2005

Try in front of the UK pavilion,if there aren't any private parties. Also,the Mexican fast food place is a good spot.

Tinkerbelle67 · 02-28-2005

We were in the back by the American Pavilion and we had plenty of room. It's probably less crowded back there because it's as far away from the Main Entrance as you can get. We were staying at the BW so we just left through the other gate by France.

disneygirl1992 · 02-28-2005

wow that's a lot but they do bring in a lot of money each year!!!!

OffKilterFan · 02-28-2005

Another great place is the stairs at Mitsukushi *cringes at how much I butchered the spelling of that*

OffKilterFan

Cavey · 02-28-2005

It's staggering when you think about these things:

How much does WDW spend in light bulbs each year?
How much in chlorine for the swimming pools, water parks, and fountains?
How much do they spend on plants?
How much in fireworks for all the parks?
How many rolls of TP?

It's mind boggling, and yet I still find the prices to be more reasonable than a movie ticket!

disneyfav4ever · 02-28-2005

Is that the trivia book I saw at Amazon? I was thinking about buying it, but can't tell if it's out-dated or not.

mickaholic4077 · 02-28-2005

How many TV's do they buy for the resorts each year?

skwak · 02-28-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by disneyfav4ever

Is that the trivia book I saw at Amazon? I was thinking about buying it, but can't tell if it's out-dated or not.

The book that I have (and got this fact out of) is:

The Walt Disney World Trivia Book by Louis Mongello. It is copyright 2004 so it is very current. Much of what is in there as trivia, I knew but quite a bit, I did not.

CathysCAT · 02-28-2005

Hey, Fearless 1123...we may bump into each other at CBR in April!!

fearless1123 · 03-01-2005

Thanks to all who shared the good spots to see Illuminations
and to CathysCAT: I'll be wearing my Disney Central Pin! I have dark hair and glasses and I will be with DH and DD who looks older than her 11yrs.

Hopefully, I will have a margarita in my hand and a big smile on my face.

chris5568 · 03-01-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dana

OMG! That's a lot of cash. If they want to cancel one night and send the money my way, I won't argue

kidding of course. Like buzz said. It just shows you that they go top of the line to give you that disney experience....love it!

I have to agree with you. Send the money my way only I'm not kidding lol.

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Illuminations For Xmas I was given a Disney Trivia book with many amazing facts. I want to share one that amazes me: Disney spends approx. $35,000 each night on the firework for Illuminations. That means for 1 year they spend approximately 12.8 million dollars for these fireworks! That is alot of money!!! __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Re: Illuminations That reallt is amazing!!! Guess thats one of the many reasons it'd the most magical place on earth. They spare no expense! Thanks for sharing. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 105 days 14 hours 9 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Illuminations OMG! That's a lot of cash. If they want to cancel one night and send the money my way, I won't argue kidding of course. Like buzz said. It just shows you that they go top of the line to give you that disney experience....love it! __________________ ~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. 268 days 4 hours 9 minutes

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fearless1123 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bay Village, OH Posts: 313	Re: Illuminations We've haven't stayed to see the show for a while. I always have a hard time finding a good spot. Any tips? I am going to try again in April for my 11yr. old DD Thanks, Karen Lynn __________________ '81 - Contemporary, '83 - Contemporary, '91 - CBR, '93 - CBR, '94 - Yacht Club, CBR, '95 - Beach Club, '97 - Beach Club, '99 - Dolphin, '00 - Dolphin, '02 -Swan, '03 - Swan, '04 - Dolphin, Swan, '05 - CBR, Swan, '06 - Swan, '07 - Dolphin, '08 - Beach Club, My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving trip to see our daughter with her high school marching band, in a parade! 14 hours 9 minutes

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: Illuminations Try in front of the UK pavilion,if there aren't any private parties. Also,the Mexican fast food place is a good spot.

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Tinkerbelle67 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,064	Re: Illuminations We were in the back by the American Pavilion and we had plenty of room. It's probably less crowded back there because it's as far away from the Main Entrance as you can get. We were staying at the BW so we just left through the other gate by France.

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disneygirl1992 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 31	Re: Illuminations wow that's a lot but they do bring in a lot of money each year!!!! __________________ life is boring for you and me but for him it's all fun'n' games

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OffKilterFan Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 508	Re: Illuminations Another great place is the stairs at Mitsukushi cringes at how much I butchered the spelling of that OffKilterFan __________________ -Sarah Avatar: My best friend and me The secret of tomorrow is to live your dreams today.

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Illuminations It's staggering when you think about these things: How much does WDW spend in light bulbs each year? How much in chlorine for the swimming pools, water parks, and fountains? How much do they spend on plants? How much in fireworks for all the parks? How many rolls of TP? It's mind boggling, and yet I still find the prices to be more reasonable than a movie ticket! __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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disneyfav4ever Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 64	Re: Illuminations Is that the trivia book I saw at Amazon? I was thinking about buying it, but can't tell if it's out-dated or not.

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: Illuminations How many TV's do they buy for the resorts each year?

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CathysCAT Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,239	Re: Illuminations Hey, Fearless 1123...we may bump into each other at CBR in April!!

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fearless1123 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bay Village, OH Posts: 313	Re: Illuminations Thanks to all who shared the good spots to see Illuminations and to CathysCAT: I'll be wearing my Disney Central Pin! I have dark hair and glasses and I will be with DH and DD who looks older than her 11yrs. Hopefully, I will have a margarita in my hand and a big smile on my face. __________________ '81 - Contemporary, '83 - Contemporary, '91 - CBR, '93 - CBR, '94 - Yacht Club, CBR, '95 - Beach Club, '97 - Beach Club, '99 - Dolphin, '00 - Dolphin, '02 -Swan, '03 - Swan, '04 - Dolphin, Swan, '05 - CBR, Swan, '06 - Swan, '07 - Dolphin, '08 - Beach Club, My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving trip to see our daughter with her high school marching band, in a parade! 14 hours 9 minutes

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