It was so perfect. It matched Epcot. The last park show with a real relevant message uninfected by Disney IP marketing being shoved in your face every 10 seconds. I miss the Disney World of my childhood. Thank you for taking the time to produce this.

@BAKER22-l4u

Жыл бұрын

VERY well said!!

@mehoymenoy8841

Жыл бұрын

Same. It was truly a better place. It's still enjoyable to go, but it used to be something truly special.

@BAKER22-l4u

Жыл бұрын

Perfectly said

@republiccommando1463

11 ай бұрын

I would probably say animal kingdom is the last park that has a real relevant message and isn’t really pushed with IP. But Epcot for sure was my favorite park. While there’s still elements I enjoy in the park today, illuminations for me was the nail in the coffin for that classic feeling

@ThatThemeParkFreak

7 ай бұрын

I couldn’t have said it better myself. ❤

That music, choreography and atmosphere of World Showcase..

Tears. Tears. Tears. Thank you. Thank you! Thank you!!!!!

I wish disney kept this show. This point in time, we need to be reminded. Continue to be reminded for years and years to come.

Omg this was perfect. The first time I saw it, I was coming from a restaurant in Italy and ended up looking up right at the finale from a light pole. It’s a core memory for me. God I miss illuminations

Thanks for getting two minutes and 30 seconds of the props being moved to the middle of the lake during the day. People usually don’t see you that which makes it rare to see thanks again!

@YourUltimateFlorida

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I tried to get a little of everything. I have great memories of sitting down watching it with my daughter and frustrated of the bridge making my late to dinner :)

r.i.p Illuminations Reflections of Earth 1999-2019 i remember seen the final performance at the Epcot on January 2019 we got perfect view to see it, and it was good

wow.... nothing but... WOW!!!! THANK YOU!!! Thank you for keeping and bringing back the fond memory!!!!

A fantastic capture and edit of what has to be the best Disney show ever. Thanks for the memory.

It was perfect! So much better than the stuff they have today. The parade that went with it in the daytime was also the best! They need to get back to this sort of entertainment. My kids grew up to this and will never forget it!

I cried watching this. This show was my childhood, having seen it a dozen times with my parents. I'm sad I won't get the chance to see it with my son when we go this fall.

I’ve seen hundreds of videos of Illuminations (and filmed quite a few myself), but this is by far the best one out there. It’s the definitive version. During the Celebration segment of the show (around 12:30 in this video), I wish Disney had kept those shrieking sidewinder fireworks. I think they got rid of them around 2014 for some reason.

I miss Illuminations so much! 💔 😭 ✨ Harmonious can’t hold a candle to this amazing show

@patriciarodriguez4643

2 жыл бұрын

tbh i disagree... this show is beauuuuutiful and its very nostalgic, but as a latina i feel very much more represented in harmonious and i think many other people too. besides harmonious feels more like disney. but hey its just my opinion lol

@MarianasVlogs

Жыл бұрын

I am a latina too but Epcot it wasnt ment to have Disney characters and reflections uses people around the World, i loved reflections si my fave, harmonious no like i am sorry

@acesenpai98

10 ай бұрын

@@patriciarodriguez4643as a fellow Latino I very much disagree with you. I feel very much more represented with illuminations because it was a universal show. Instead of depending on individual cultural representation, it depended on representing humanity as a whole and showing all of us that we are one human race equal and together. I’ve never been more inspired by anything representing unity, harmony, and optimism more than this.

This is fantastic!! The best!! Thank you for capturing this magic. We miss IllumiNations so much.

@YourUltimateFlorida

3 жыл бұрын

You're too kind.

Without a doubt the best illuminations video I've ever seen, like seriously this is amazing.

@YourUltimateFlorida

2 жыл бұрын

You're making us blush. Thank you.

I have memories of being absolutely AMAZED by this show, so I got curious and had to look this up. I live in Orlando and saw the past 2 Epcot shows. This one is definitely the best. Better music. The lights on the buildings going with the music. More fireworks. The Lazer designs. SO much better! Epcot needs to bring this back. Or at least bring these elements back. I saw the new show the other day. What they have now is nowhere near as good. Not even close.

WHen I went to disney in 2017 this was one of my top shows at the time, How the earth was made (chaos) to how its being told now. I will miss you illuminations and tbh nothing can top you

THE. BEST. EPCOT. FIREWORKS. SHOW. EVER. There will never be a show as great as this one! I miss it so much! Thank you for putting together a great video!

Illuminations always brings back wonderful memories. My daughter loved the show so much we had to see it multiple times on any trip to Disney. There are some other decent videos out there, but this is by far the best! Adding the preparations and shut down activities, the views from various points outside the park, and the closing song were all incredible touches.

@YourUltimateFlorida

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow! This is epic and deserves more attention! Great work!

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Grew up with this show, and I miss it dearly.

Thank you for such an amazing video! This show will be greatly missed and it's so nice to have a high quality recording to remember it by. (I still think this was the best night time show Disney World had to offer and we always made time to see it at least once on each trip)

@YourUltimateFlorida

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words

@towerdragon4487

2 жыл бұрын

I agree alway made my way to Epcot at the end of the night to Watch Illuminations

still come back to this video! thank you so much for creating it💙🌎

I will greatly miss this show it is so much better than the new one. Illuminations was the show I have seen since our first trip when sister was in a stroller & we have seen everyone we have gone since. Illuminations had original songs made just for the sow you could hear anywhere else.

I was feeling nostalgic and have been trying to find the video of this show with the best angle. Since 1992 I estimate I was have visited Disney 12-15 times. Wish I could still see this show, will miss the globe.

Best show ever. I miss it....

Great show! I remember feeling the heat from the fire. Sorry to see this show go away.

Thank you for this. What a fantastic film arrangement of this classic.

@YourUltimateFlorida

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I was so young when I first saw this show. Maybe 7 or 8. I’m 23 now and it brings the happiest memories back to me. I can’t help but cry. Especially when the globe first starts gliding out.

@BAKER22-l4u

Жыл бұрын

Cry? That's a bit DRAMATIC don't ya think? SMH

@melanieschoenfeld9345

Жыл бұрын

Not at all. I saw this show back when I was about 8 as well, then again at 16. I’m 30 now, and watching the video absolutely has me choked up. Fond memories flooding back over many long years can absolutely make you cry.

@jukesy1992

4 ай бұрын

@@BAKER22-l4u Not at all. The way the music works in this show is incredibly complicated, and it's one of the elements that can make you cry. It's leaning into many different rhythms and not just a usual pop beat or orchestral rhythm either.

We loved Illuminations and unfortunately couldn't get down to Disney for one last time. This is great and I've enjoyed the video so much. Thank you.

@YourUltimateFlorida

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was SUPERB! Thank you for capturing the show in such great quality. I'm missing this show now a days, and this brought back so many great memories!

@YourUltimateFlorida

2 жыл бұрын

You're too kind, thank you

This is amazing it brought me back to my childhood!

The only time I've been to Disney World was December of 2007. It was a trip my parents had planned for us to go in April of 2006 but, unfortunately, my mother passed from cancer that year. My mother loved fireworks and Disney and couldn't wait to take us there. This became my absolute favorite nighttime spectacular of all time, from the visuals, to the music. I didn't get to see it close sadly. I'm so glad I found your video. Thank you for posting it!

Love the opening day setup frame at the end too!

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

I was shocked to stumble onto that.

@YourUltimateFlorida

3 жыл бұрын

I don't recall where I found it but it might. I think it was a tv news segment.

OMG when she sings I am almost moved to tears

OMG ok that was the best illuminations video ever!! EPIC! Gonna share it!

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks!

I don’t think there could be another show like it! It always made me happy cry at the end woth it’s hope

Okay, this was epic. Bookmarking and sharing this.

@YourUltimateFlorida

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

WOW! Amazing doesn't begin to describe it. What a fantastic tribute to a wonderful show. Thank you for all your tireless work. Beautuful.

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

15:05 holy moly I love the meteor cakes!

Thank you so much for this post. I spent many nights in Epcot over the years and this is an amazing way to re-live so many special memories.

@YourUltimateFlorida

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This has to be the greatest footage of the show I have ever seen! You have earned a sub and keep up the phenomenal work!

@YourUltimateFlorida

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

We flew down to see the final two performances😢 The final night, it started raining about 30 minutes before showtime. Nobody left, and then, the rain stopped. So miss Illuminations💔

Bring it back

Thanks for posting this. Still brings tears to my eyes. Unfortunately, another bad decision made at WDW in the past few years. This show was Disney at its creative best.

You did an AWESOME job with this! Thanks for sharing it with the fans.

@YourUltimateFlorida

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

BRAVO!!!!!!

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

(Bow)

I put this up on a huge projector screen right next to my hot tub every weekend. I wish I could show the set up here in the comments. This is the PERFECT video and makes me feel like I am there every time

@YourUltimateFlorida

3 жыл бұрын

That must be fun!

Fan freakin tastic! What a labor of love! "Great video" does not do it justice. Congratulations on this achievement.

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words.

This was beautiful!

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I will NEVER come to grips with the end of that show, never.

Only just found this video! Certainly one of the best recordings of Illuminations there is, so congrats!! Seen it live multiple times, but this certainly does it justice! Thank you!!

@YourUltimateFlorida

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Such a great job! Ty for the hard work put into this. Extremely professional and best of the best!

Wow! Truly an amazing first video. Loved it. Thanks for sharing

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This was MAGNIFICENT, EPIC, AWESOME, EXCELLENT, STUPENDOUS, COLOSSAL & a dozen other adjectives. (I didn’t even google these.) What a true labor of love & respect for beauty & inspiration that WAS Illuminations. I especially loved the footage of the images on the Earth. I was watching & did a double take. I rewound & froze & rewound & froze until I could get a screenshot of ELVIS!!!! I had no clue he was in Illuminations too. The destruction of the globe was heart wrenching. It was the final dead knell for a wonderful memory. I wish Disney had repurposed the globe as part of an historical exhibit. But that would have lead to rumors of Illuminations returning at some point. I’m not inspired by the replacement fireworks show. I prefer the soundtrack score for Illuminations over the modernized. The words “Thank you” isn’t enough to express the gratitude I have for you dedicating a week to record & preserve this treasure. The editing is a brilliant masterpiece.

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

It didnt look destroyed to me. It's too big to just truck in 1 piece. I think the pieces of the globe probably went into the archive while the barge part was scrapped.

@Marr-in-Memphis

4 жыл бұрын

DentedJourney, this photo is why I thought the globe was destroyed. www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/10/07/epcots-illuminations-globe-seen-demolished-in-photos-over-the-weekend?media=AMP+HTML

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

If you look, the slices of the globe just seem detacted. There is part of the barge you wouldnt save but I think the globe itself was probably saved

Thank you for capturing this show so beautifully! It brings back so many memories 🥲💔

Thanks for this beautiful filming of Illuminations. Brings back soooooo many beautiful memories of better times. We all await the new Nightime Fireworks Celebration at Epcot. I hope it's soon.

@YourUltimateFlorida

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

NOW THIS IS A VIDEO!!!!! Thank you so much for recording this incredible show and in such amazing quality. Feels like I'm there!

@YourUltimateFlorida

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks.Subbed to the channel. Best to you

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

They must of hired license pyro people Because they did a good job on this show from day one!

Great job! Loved the behind the scenes too on your other channel.

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Merry Christmas to you and your family hope to see more videos soon

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays to you as well.

I've always loved the content you put out. I'm excited for this new channel!

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

best I have ever seen why are there not more videos

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's a new channel off to a slow start.

Q belleza!! Lo mejor de todos lis parques lastima q lo cambiaron era bellísimo quiero q regrese

Excuse the language but you did an awesome fucking job

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

No Beats Me Saints Territory

it's crazy how small those barges are.

@acesenpai98

10 ай бұрын

And on top of that, how they fit so many fireworks in there 😱

@MissMyMusicAddiction

10 ай бұрын

@@acesenpai98 maybe they wont

5:58 hala lagowt kayo nanjan pala yung moa globe

We are all waiting for upload # 2 Being patient Not really ....... Where is our VIDDDEEEEEOOOOOOOooooooo !

@YourUltimateFlorida

4 жыл бұрын

I know right? Within a few days a small update video on the other channel will bring everyone up to date.