Would you miss IllumiNations?? Epcot lagoon getting electrical upgrades

I've seen it twice MAYBE 3 times. Not one of my favorites so I would like to see a change. Can't wait to see what they do with it.

On the other hand, I am still pissed about Wishes...

Wishes was one of my favorites, but you have to admit, HEA is rather amazing if you are right in the hub to watch it.

I still haven't seen it... I will when JoAnn and I go in September. I will give it a chance, Wishes was just so touching and told a story. Seeing HEA online, I don't feel like there is a story there. We shall see...

It's time, y'all. Never been one of my favorites. We're doing an Illuminations Cruise in October and it will be a good send off.

Have you ever done the illuminations cruise before Allie?

Honestly, we wouldn't miss this at all. We saw it several times. Not our favorite, oh but I know some people that love it and will be mad as heck if they get rid of it.

Nope, never have! We're surprising my mother-in-law with it on her birthday and we're excited! The in-laws love Illuminations.

I enjoy it, but I do find it long in the middle. I'm up for a change.

How old is illuminations anyway? It seems like it's been running since the '80's.

I like Illuminations but I wouldn't mind a new show.

I like it but don't see it often. I take the opportunity to beat the mad rush out of the park. I wouldn't mind seeing something new.

We have done it several times, we liked the Wishes Cruise much better, but you will enjoy it. Take a bag with you ( like a large shopping bag) because they supply sodas, water and snacks and they want you to take as much as you can when you are done. You cannot take your own drinks, at least that is how it was when we went on the firework cruises last. I think we are due for another one!

Good to know! We considered the Happily Ever After Cruise since we're staying at Contemporary, but they've never seen Happily Ever After before and I thought it was more important for them to have a good view of the projections at least the first time.

I like Illuminations well enough, but it has never been my favorite. I think that it is more than due for an update and I really hope we get something truly spectacular to replace it.

This is what your route will be. You will park right at the edge of the Bridge from International Gateway to France.

Word of warning: Do not wear white. Depending on what way the wind is blowing and if the smoke hangs low, you could get covered with fireworks debris and ash! happened to us twice and that was just walking over the bridge once and another was on a cruise.

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I wonder if they will have something new for the 50th anniversary?

All great information! Thank you thank you!