Our osborne family spectacle of dancing lights meetup. The spectacle of dancing lights has been a major tourist draw for 20 years at disneys hollywood studios and has become one of the most beloved holiday traditions at walt disney. He had asked his youngest daughter what she wanted for christmas and her reply was that she wanted their whole house covered in lights. Osborne family spectacle of lights five million dancing. Looking back at the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights. In 1995, the osborne family decided to share their magic with the world. The lights dance approximately every ten minutes with short intermissions between songs. I started my december daily album a week early this year since i was going to disney for christmas. In just 20 short days, on november 24th, 1995, the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights lit up disneymgm studios for the first time.
Over 5 million lights over 5 million led christmas lights dance to popular christmas songs that appear to be a part of a radio station broadcast to give a classic traditional feel. It all started back in 1986 when jennings osborne of little rock, ark. Is coming to disneys hollywood studios this christmas photo courtesy of disneyworld. Remembering the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights. Over 5 million lights of many colors adorn the facades that replicate new york and san francisco. The history of the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights. A new holiday nighttime spectacular now takes place called jingle bell, jingle bamin addition, guests can enjoy the sunset seasons greetings on sunset boulevard take a stroll down the streets of america at disneys hollywood studios as the streetlights fade and snowflakes start falling. Oct 27, 2012 approximately every 10 minutes, the lights dance to holiday music, while florida snow falls in the background, making this the perfect christmas setting. The osborne family spectacle of lights has an interesting history. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights there are over one hundred hidden mickey head lights buried among the other lights that are fun to try and uncover. Sep 29, 2016 one of my favorite throwbacks is from the holidays in 2015 when i had my final chance to see the 2015 osborne spectacle of dancing lights even though they have been gone for less than 1 year, i. According to disney, this stunning spectacle started modestly in arkansas as a single homes annual display.
The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights was retired in 2016. Farewell to the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights. The origins of the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights. When the neighbors complained, osborne purchased the two houses next to his home. This massive lights display takes over the streets of america in disneys hollywood studios with the lights dancing to festive christmas tunes. So the first page of my album is the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights at hollywood studios. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights gets a replacement. Over time, the collection of lights grew and grew and grew. However, enjoy this walk down memory lane with some amazing facts and secrets from a holiday tradition that gave so many guests so many great memories over the years. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights are back.
Thanks for joining us for tonights live stream of the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights at disneys hollywood studios. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights orlando. Join us on expedition hollywood studios as we look at the history of the now ended osborne family spectacle of lights. I visited in 2014 the day before the lights were turned on. The disney parks blog announced today that this will be the final year for the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights in hollywood studios click here to read the official announcement.
Best of the holiday happenings at disneyland resort and walt disney world. Rendered graphics of the attraction strongly resemble elements of the osborne family spectacle of lights. Over the years the lights have been improved to energy efficient leds and even more decorated items have been added. Walt disney world guest communication services po box 10040 lake buena vista, fl.
Dec 30, 2017 jennings osborne with mickey mouse at the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights in 2011, jennings died but the show continued for another four years until it was announced on january 3rd, 2016 that the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights would not be returning for another season. The 1993 version of the osborne family s christmas lights display in little rock, ar. Osborne spectacle of dancing lights disneys hollywood. After 20 years of surprising and delighting guests, the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights at disneys hollywood studios have been. She had asked her father to make their house sparkle with holiday lights. Fans of the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights were saddened in 2016 when disney ended the popular musical street attraction, but they now have reason to celebrate.
Jennings osborne is an eclectic for those of you in arkansas that means strange, just kidding, sis millionaire in little rock arkansas who loves holidays. Osborne family spectacle of dancing lights photo gallery click any image to view it fullscreen. Initially constructed by an arkansas businessman as a gift for his sixyearold daughter, the display became one of the most popular attractions during the parks holiday season. Immense light displays coupled with music that makes the lights dance along to the music have made the osborne lights one of the premier christmas displays at walt disney world. During the holiday season, the streets of america are transformed into the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights. With your mouse, click on the image, hold and scroll left to right, up and down. Nov 19, 2014 while all the decorations were wonderful, i was truly surprised at how the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights captured my heart. Dec 28, 2012 osborne family spectacle of dancing lights 2012. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights are an annual display that appear at disneys hollywood studios. When the fullscreen image is open, click to the right or use the right arrow on your keyboard to advance through the gallery. While our live stream event has concluded, heres your chance to scroll through the lights yourself. This celebrates the last year for the popular lights so make sure you show your love.
Aug 01, 2015 according to disney, this stunning spectacle started modestly in arkansas as a single homes annual display. Osborne family spectacle of dancing lights disney travel. Using the directional arrow keys, simply tap left, right, up or down to view the lights. How the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights made. Check out winter wonderland from osborne family spectacle of dancing lights by wdw studio orchestra and singers on amazon music. Lighting up the streets of america for the holiday season, this show truly is a spectacle that brings together families and friends. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights search covid19 update. Dec 08, 2011 2011 osborne family spectacle of dancing lights photo gallery.
It was the last night of the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights, and i had to be there. The information below is provided for historical reference. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights occurs nightly from dusk approximately 6 p. Osborne family spectacle of dancing lights disneys. Osborne family spectacle of lights five million dancing lights with. Use your mouse or keyboard directional arrow keys to view the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights at disneys hollywood studios at walt disney world resort. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights may be gone, but a new seasonal spectacle is coming to disneys hollywood studios on november 14. This has caused lots of rumours as to whether they might appear somewhere else on. Over 5 million lights shine at disneys hollywood studios for one last time see the very last performance of the osborne lights at walt disney world.
A photo tour of the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights at walt disney world december 9, 2008, 10. Secret history of the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights by jim korkis take a walk with jim behind the scenes of the studios. Having delighted guests at hollywood studios since 1995, the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights is on its last season. Photo by danny johnston associated press it was a relatively quick phone call, phelan recalled. But before we get to that, we really ought to go back over thirty years to 1986. A look back at the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights. It all began in little rock, arkansas when jennings osborne, a businessman, started to decorate his home at christmas time. Initially constructed by an arkansas businessman as a gift for his sixyearold daughter, the display became one of the most popular attractions during the parks. The animated short movie addresses instances of racism, such as janet being. The story of the light displays court case brought national attention, including offers from several cities to host the display. In 1986, the osborne family started their light tradition with just 1,000 bulbs.
This attractions final day of operation was january 6, 2016. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights is a very special treat that anyone visiting disney world from now until jan. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights mouseketrips. Osborne family spectacle of lights holiday happenings disneys. Please share this with all of your friends and family who love the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights. While all the decorations were wonderful, i was truly surprised at how the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights captured my heart. Osborne family spectacle of dancing lights history. For the uninitiated, heres a summary from disneys website the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights on the streets of america at disneys hollywood studios theme. If youd love to help further, you can also email walt disney world guest relations at wdw. Secret history of the osborne family spectacle of dancing. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights 2015. Disney worlds osborne family spectacle of dancing lights. Youve probably heard about the disneys hollywood studios annual osborne family spectacle of dancing lights display its a massive. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights are back for.
Osborne family spectacle of lights 2004 on streets of america 12 years ago 21 photos. And the folks in charge of disneymgm studios are racking their brains, trying to come up with some sort of signature holiday event for that theme park. The story of the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights started in little rock, arkansas, 30 years ago in 1986. Osborne family spectacle of dancing lights to reopen in. The troubled history of epcots abandoned world showcase 2 hours ago, 2k views. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights was a display of christmas lights and decorations at disneys hollywood studios at the walt disney world resort near orlando. There is quite a history behind the osborne family spectacle of lights.
Every year, jennings osborne and his family set up an elaborate collection of holiday lights. Over the years the lights have been improved to energy efficient. Osborne family spectacle of dancing lights disneys hollywood. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. That year, jennings osborne strung a modest 1,000 red lights as a holiday gift to his 6yearold daughter, breezy. Disney parks just announced that 2015 will indeed be the final year for the incredible osborne family spectacle of dancing lights. Its as if there are fireworks going off all around you but without the booms and the danger. By its estimation, the presentation included 10 miles worth of christmas lights. To take it all in, guests wanted to walk around residential street. Like all soft openings, this is subject to change, but all guests of dhs will be able to enjoy the light display through the 4th. Last year for the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights.
The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights blog from. Keep the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights at disney. Nov 02, 2015 yep, the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights started a four day soft opening last night. Osborne family spectacle of dancing lights final year. Approximately every 10 minutes, the lights dance to holiday music, while florida snow falls in the background, making this the perfect christmas setting. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights was a display of christmas lights and. The osborne family spectacle of lights was born at the osborne home in little rock, ark. Mickey and goofy celebrate the osbourne family spectacle of dancing lights 2015 with this festive tee, part of the happy holiday happenings at disneys hollywood studios. Jennings osborne, of arkansas, asked his youngest daughter, allison breezy breanne, what she wanted most for christmas that year, and she told him that. Osborne family spectacle of lights secrets and history. The magic kingdom had mickeys very merry christmas party and epcot had its candlelight processional, john phelan, show director for disney creative entertainment remembered. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights was a display of christmas lights and decorations at disneys hollywood studios at the walt disney world resort near orlando, florida. Add to that the removal of the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights it held a huge place in my heart as it was one of the most spectacular things i saw on my first trip to disney with my then fiancee, now wife and the appalling delays of rivers of light at animal kingdom. Jan 07, 2016 after 20 years of surprising and delighting guests, the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights at disneys hollywood studios have been turned off for the last time.
Celebrating the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights ran at walt disney world for 20. Over the years, disney added its own lights and decorations to plus the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights. The reaction from park guests was overwhelmingly positive, and disney knew they had a hit on their hands. Osborne lights at disney world disney tourist blog. This interactive image is best viewed on your computer in the safari browser. Osborne family spectacle of dancing lights during daytime 4 years ago 34 photos. Nov 04, 2015 having delighted guests at hollywood studios since 1995, the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights is on its last season. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights gets a. Osborne family spectacle of dancing lights disney parks blog. Even though it has been open for almost a month, we finally got over to disneys hollywood studios and the 2011 osborne family spectacle of dancing light. Many guests are disappointed about this but are not completely surprised since rumors have been circulating that the new construction would take place where the lights are displayed.
While we have waxed lyrical about the osborne family spectacle of lights, due to the star wars land expansion, they can no longer be seen at hollywood studios this holiday season. The walt disney company announced that the 2015 holiday season would be the final run of the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights at disneys hollywood studios. The janet collins story tells the uplifting true story of janet collins, whose dedication and determination led her to become the first africanamerican ballerina in the country to perform at the metropolitan opera house. Disneys hollywood studios archives osborne family spectacle of dancing. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights had its last glowing this past winter but magical distractions has found some odd occurrences on disneys website. A photo tour of the osborne family spectacle of dancing. Watch our livestream of the osborne family spectacle of. Secret history of the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights by jim korkis take. The holidays are fast approaching and we know that many of you are starting to make your plans. That display, pictured below, was originally developed by the osborne family in little rock, ark. The osborne spectacle of lights is the ultimate dancing lights christmas show that is themed to music that may very well be the best light show in the entire world. If several thumbnails are missing, try reloading this page in your browser.
Each year, the display grew until the neighborhood complained. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights 2015 walt disney. Apr 19, 2016 the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights had its last glowing this past winter but magical distractions has found some odd occurrences on disneys website. There are tunnels of lights, lights made into tree patterns, a manger scene, santa, angels, etc. Sadly, the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights has been retired. Silver dollar city teases 2017 christmas expansion. Video disneys hollywood studios says goodbye to the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights 4 years ago.
The spectacle of dancing lights has grown through the years. November marks the beginning of what many consider to be the most magical time of all at the disney parks. The osborne family spectacle of dancing lights was a key attraction at disney world in the holiday season. Osborne family spectacle of dancing lights will close after this year posted on september 11, 2015 by ryan this was a rumour that i have reported on several times after the last few months, especially after the confirmation of star wars and toy story expansions that are coming to hollywood studios. Disneys osborne lights may make a return, but in a new. Yep, the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights started a four day soft opening last night.
Our top tips for enjoying the osborne spectacle of dancing. Sit back, relax, and enjoy an extended loop of the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights. Osborne family spectacle of dancing lights offers a final. Winter wonderland from osborne family spectacle of dancing. In a press release friday, the walt disney world resort announced that the light show will return when holiday decorations appear this year, but in a new home. When the fullscreen image is open, click to the right to advance through the gallery. The story behind the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights at. In a press release friday, the walt disney world resort announced that the light show will return when holiday decorations appear this year, but in a new home the recentlyopened pandora the world of avatar. Osborne spectacle of dancing lights disneys hollywood studios. A farewell i was pretty sure id miss out on the chance to see the osborne family spectacle of dancing lights at disneys hollywood studios.
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