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 "Wishes"
Exploding with vivid color, sound and gut wrenching emotion,
"Wishes" is the largest fireworks display ever
presented at Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom.
The night time spectacular is narrated by the voice of
Jiminy Cricket and the Blue Fairy. Guests of Walt Disney
Worlds Magic Kingdom are told a thrilling "story
in the sky" featuring hundreds of brilliant pyrotechnic
effects exploding above and around Cinderella Castle. Show Details
The Show specifics
Running time: Approximately 12 minutes
Fireworks firing cues: 665
Individual pieces of pyrotechnics: 681
"Wishes"
is roughly five minutes longer and several times larger
than the long running fireworks show "Fantasy in
the Sky," which was previously being shown at the
Magic Kingdom.
The Storyline.
"Wishes" With the use of classic Disney songs
and well know Disney character voices, guests will be
told a story about making a wish come true, accented by
using timely choreographed fireworks.
The
Cast of "Wishes" features the voices of:
- Jiminy
Cricket , the Blue Fairy and Pinocchio (from 1940's "Pinocchio")
- Snow
White and the Evil Queen (from 1937's "Snow White
and the Seven Dwarfs")
- Cinderella
(from 1950's "Cinderella")
- Peter
Pan (from 1953's "Peter Pan")
- Ariel
(from 1989's "The Little Mermaid")
- Aladdin
and Genie (from 1992's "Aladdin")
- Tinker
Bell, flies from atop Cinderella Castle during a dramatic
moment in the show.
The
Crew that created "Wishes"
- Creator/show director: Steven Davison - Davison,
creative director with Walt Disney Creative Entertainment,
also developed the "Believe...There's Magic in
the Stars" fireworks spectacular at Disneyland.
- Fireworks
designer: Eric Tucker - An award-winning
pyrotechnics designer whose credits span the globe,
Tucker previously designed the fireworks for "IllumiNations:
Reflections of Earth" at Epcot.
- Music
director: Steve Skorija - As music director
for Walt Disney Entertainment, Skorija oversees music
production for live entertainment and special events
at Walt Disney World Resort.
- Composer/arranger: Gregory Smith - Smith previously worked on
such Walt Disney World productions as "IllumiNations
25" and "Splashtacular" at Epcot, and
the "Mickey Mania" parade at Magic Kingdom.
The
Music used in "Wishes"
In
addition to Gregory Smith's original theme, which is based
on the children's nursery rhyme "Starlight, Star
Bright," the score for "Wishes" contains
portions of 12 songs from 10 classic Disney animated features:
The
Fireworks
"Wishes" uses several new locations around the Magic Kingdom for
launching fireworks that create brilliant bursts of light
around Cinderella Castle. The show features new pyrotechnic
effects never seen before in a Disney theme park, including
several developed especially for this show:
The show's "wishing star" will crest approximately
100 feet above the castle's bright spires.
The Blue Fairy is represented with a spectacular star-shaped
shell that "paints" each wish high in the sky
with starlight.
"Wishes"
was created in honor of the launch of "Magical Gatherings",
a celebration of the magic that occurs when friends and
extended family members gather at the Magic Kingdom at
Walt Disney World Resort in the months to come. The show
is designed for a heart-tugging spectacle in the sky that
will create lasting memories for everyone to take home
with the
The event is subject to availability. Adults 10 and older are $23.42 and children 3-9 are $12.77. This price includes tax.
This event includes a self-service buffet at the Tomorrowland Noodle Station with sweets, beverages and exclusive viewing of Wishes, the nightly fireworks. Reservations are not required, but are recommended as seating is limited. To reserve a space, prepayment is necessary. Space permitting, there may be seating available for walk-ups. Currently the Disney Dining Plan is not accepted. Reservations are available by calling 407-WDW-DINE. To read more about this event, Click Here.
Celebrate! A Dream Come True Parade is part of Disney's "What Will You Celebrate?" promotion. This parade replaces the Disney Dreams Come True parade.
 1st
Debut: Oct. 1, 1991 - 2nd Debut:April 2, 2001
Show Length: 20 minutes.
"SpectroMagic" began its second run at the MAGIC
KINGDOM, replacing the "Main Street Electrical Parade" which ended its second run on April 1, 2001.
This parade features Disney characters in sparkling detail,
flowing fiber optics, holographic images and old-fashioned
twinkle lights.
The route of this parade starts at Town Square and moves down Main Street. Similar to the Block Party Bash, this will take place multiple times a day and will involve guest participation (12-15 guests). This parade will include contemporary songs (Breakout by Miley Cyrus), stilt walkers, floats, Disney characters, and much more.
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth is the recipient of Amusement Today's 2006 Golden Ticket Award in recognition of being the top evening show in an American theme park
 Opened
Oct. 1, 1999
Show length: 12 minutes,
32 seconds
A nighttime spectacular where thunderous fireworks and
lasers fill the skies above World Showcase Lagoon. Video
images are displayed across a giant sphere in the middle
of the lagoon that tell the Earth's incredible tale. The
sphere then blossoms like a flower, exposing a ball of
fire and leads to the shows finale.
Fun
Facts - 1,105
firework shells are fired during each show.There
are 19 torches located around the World Showcase Lagoon. The
inferno barge weighs 150,000 pounds with 37 nozzles that
shoot propane flames upward.
 Disney's Hollywood Studios Block Party Bash features more than 20 Pixar characters, acrobats, trampolines and retro tunes.
Along the parade route, the show stops and the performers interact with the guests.
Block Party Bash originated at Disney's California Adventure Theme Park and replaces the Disney's Hollywood Studios Stars and Motor Cars Parade.
If you want to take a look back at the Motor Cars Parade, here are the links:
Opened
Oct. 15, 1998 Show length: 26 minutes
6,900 seated guests | 3,000 standing
guests
Fantasmic! is a festival of lasers, lights,
dancing fountains, and dazzling special effects. Join
Mickey Mouse is his dream where he creates dancing waters,
shooting comets, animated fountains, and swirling stars.
When Disney villains turn his dreams into nightmares,
he uses the power of good to prevail. More information
FUN FACTS:
- The moat surrounding the show contains approximately
1.9 million gallons of water.
- The mountain stands approximately 57.5 feet above
the water.
- The fire-breathing dragon rises 50 feet into the air
and has a wing span of 50 feet.
 Opened
Oct. 1, 2001
Show length: 15
minutes
Join
Rafiki, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they participate in a wild and larger-than-life
tribute to their animal friends. A small number of guests are chosen from the crowd to participate in the parade. So get there early and you may be picked. Keep your eyes open when Donald Duck goes by, you may get wet!
Seven Seas Lagoon/Bay Lake
 This nightly "parade" was first performed on October 26, 1971 during the dedication of the Polynesian Luau.
While old fashioned by today's standards, it's still fun to head to the resort beachfronts to watch it go by. There are two segments, one is a King Neptune theme, the other a salute to America.
The Electrical Water Pageant usually follows this schedule:
Disney's Polynesian Resort - 9:00pm
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa - 9:15pm
Disney's Wilderness Lodge - 9:35pm
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground - 9:45pm
Disney's Contemporary Resort - 10:05pm
Magic Kingdom park - 10:20pm (only during extended Magic Kingdom Park hours)
(You may want to check with the resort just in case the schedule changes or if its canceled due to the weather that day)
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