Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View.asp?ID=333" target="_blank">LP Lotion: LP Lotion: 2006 Peace on Earth Illuminations Final</a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Wow! I don't think I've ever seen the holiday finale before (at least I don't specifically remember seeing it), and I understand why it has been referred to as the World War III ending. That's a lot of stuff going off all at once. And the music is also really nice (and a little ironic with the WW III nickname, but whatever).
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I think they started doing this particular finale last year. Of course, several years ago, they played the Holiday Illuminations show only, which feature this finale as part of it as well.. As for it being spectacular.. it is, especially because it loud and big. A small sampling of the 4th of July and New year's eve spectacle.. I LOVE it!
Originally Posted By CTXRover The Peace on Earth finale started 2 years ago. This would be its third year if I am not mistaken. It is incredibly powerful and a fantastic special addition to an already fantastic show. A special "Holiday Illuminations" has not been shown since at least 1998 as the current Reflections of Earth show started December 1999 and has been shown over the holidays since.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper We saw the ending of Illuminations and then started walking away before we heard the Peace On Earth Announcement. Boy are we glad we didn't get too far because that was SOME finale!
Originally Posted By LadyandtheTramp Peace on Earth was part of the Candlelight show in 2001 and for awhile after. Think it went to Illuminations last year, but am not sure on this. It is extremely appropriate. We saw the Illuminations Holiday show twice this past weekend - Saturday and Sunday nights. Think Illuminations is the second best US Disney show (DL Fantasmic is no. 1), and this special ending is not to be missed. It will also bring a tear to your eye, unless your heart is made of stone.
Originally Posted By danyoung Ah yes, how well do I remember this incredible show. It really was enjoyable a couple years ago, right up to the point where flaming ashes landed on my head and set my hair on fire. Gee, what a night. . .
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I would have paid to see that^^^ Anyways... G-Fan and I got to see this show tonight at a very uncrowded EPCOT. The finale is still quite awesome and an extre treat for anyone visiting at this time of the year. It's really something to see such spectacular booming array of shells, which for the most part are more impressive than the regular shells used at all times. However, I came to realize one thing while watching the show tonight. "We go on" is still a very moving song.. but as I listened.. I realized the song represents the positive pre-9/11 note in which the 20th century ended, and with a very positive outlook of things to come. Who would have known that the World would be upside just a short 2 yrs after we first heard this positive musical message. So when Cronkite comes on talkin about "peace on Earth" is resonated ever harder on my head than ever... with the mess this World has become compliments of our leaders and self-serving criminal groups from abroad. Very sad indeed what our World has become.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I wasn't aware old Danny had any hair left to catch on fire. You learn something new every day ...
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo TDLFAN - your thoughts are so spot on. The themes of the holiday Illuminations really resonate during these interesting times.
Originally Posted By danyoung >I would have paid to see that...< Why do I get the feeling that you wouldn't waste a bad beer to put out a burning Dan? >I wasn't aware old Danny had any hair left to catch on fire.< There ain't much there that I felt I could spare, and for awhile there was even less!
Originally Posted By macnak81 really great stills! what kind of camera are you using? With a tripod or hand held? Either way they're crisp clear and colorful. So many times camera settings can burn our the color. What settings did you use? Thanks for sharing.
Originally Posted By Doobie Thanks. The stills are done with a Canon Powershot S3 all hand held. I think I had it on manual focus set to infinity and a shutter speed of 1/40. Don't remember the ISO, either 200 or 400, I'm sure. Hope that helps. Doobie.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Why do I get the feeling that you wouldn't waste a bad beer to put out a burning Dan? << There is no such thing as a bad beer. The worst one i ever had was Dixie, and it was wonderful. >> Thanks. The stills are done with a Canon Powershot S3 all hand held. I think I had it on manual focus set to infinity and a shutter speed of 1/40. Don't remember the ISO, either 200 or 400, I'm sure. Hope that helps. Doobie. << I just purchased a Cannon S3 for my upcoming trip to WDW. I hope I can put it to as good of a use as you have done. Thanks for the pictures Doobie.
