Walt Disney World Resort’s beloved fireworks shows could be in jeopardy as some parents complain that the nighttime spectaculars upset their children. One Disney cast member shared their experience with a sensitive parent on social media.
Fireworks entertain guests nightly at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (Disney’s Animal Kingdom doesn’t offer fireworks for the safety of its animal residents.) Currently performing shows include Happily Ever After over Cinderella Castle, Luminous The Symphony of Us over the World Showcase Lagoon, the Wonderful World of Animation at The Chinese Theater, and Fantasmic! at the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater.
The Walt Disney Company constantly surveys guests and values their input, which could put an end to Walt Disney World fireworks. According to Disney cast members, some parents insist the Central Florida Disney parks cancel nighttime entertainment to appease their children.
TikTok content creator Kelsey Conkling (@disneywithkels) recently acted out an encounter another Disney cast member shared with her. A man approached Disney cast members working in Fantasyland with an outrageous demand.
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“I sure hope you can help me because every other employee I’ve asked has told me no,” the man said. “Let me just ask you a question. This is the place where dreams come true, right?”
“We certainly do our best here at Walt Disney World to make everyone’s dream come true within reason and within possibility,” the Disney cast member replied.
“Okay, well, my son here, he is so scared of the fireworks,” the Disney Park guest said. “It’s his dream to not see or hear any fireworks. Can you guys just make them not happen?”
The Disney cast member explained that they couldn’t cancel the fireworks show.
“I thought this was the place where dreams come true,” the guest argued. “He doesn’t like the fireworks, so it’s going to ruin our whole trip if he hears them.”
“We cannot just cancel the fireworks because one person doesn’t like them,” the cast member replied. “You are more than welcome to find an inside location. The fireworks are a little bit quieter in there.”
“You’re not hearing me,” the guest said. “It’s his dream to not see fireworks.”
“There are plenty of people here who’s dream it is to see fireworks,” the employee responded. “So, who are we to squash their dreams?”
Walt Disney World Resort hasn’t spoken publicly about a fireworks ban, but Walt Disney Imagineering has experimented with alternatives. The future of nighttime entertainment could lie in drone shows like “Disney Dreams That Soar,” which premieres at Disney Springs this summer. Other options include projection shows without pyrotechnics at the Chinese Theater, Spaceship Earth, and Cinderella Castle.
Should EPCOT, Magic Kingdom Park, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios cancel their fireworks? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
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That is ridiculous…if you or your child don’t like the fireworks, don’t go, why ruin it for everyone else!! The selfishness and entitlement of people never ceases to amaze!
If you already know that your child is sensitive to fireworks and loud noise, then you should probably leave the park before the show starts. I truly hope Disney doesn’t put a ban a fireworks now because some people can’t leave or put noise canceling headphones on their little ones.
This is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. If his wish is not to see fireworks don’t take him to Disney or leave before they start
Any decent parent should protect their child from what may cause them or discomfort.
It is presumptuous to push their will on the multitude when they can remove their child from the situation when they know what show is coming up on the schedule.
GOOD GRIEF WHERE ARE THESE PEOPLE COMING FROM!!!!!! If your child is scared of fireworks then the answer is simple DONT COME TO THE PARKS KNOWING WHEN THE FIREWORKS ARE SCHEDULE IN CASE YOU DONT KNOW THE ANSWER IT IS ONLY AT NIGHT TIME SO STAY HOME WITH YOUR SCARED KID AND PUT HIM/HER TO BED IT’S THAT SIMPLE THE MAJORITY OF THE VISITORS GO FOR THE FIREWORKS
Seriously! If your child is afraid of the fireworks just leave the dam park!!! My child wants to see them ! Cancelling the fireworks should. Ti even been an option, bye!
I love the fireworks! They are so magical! I think it would diminish the experience to use drones. Drones are ok, but they just aren’t as exciting as fireworks. I do hope that Disney doesn’t go to drones. If people are sensitive to, or have children sensitive to the fireworks, leave prior to the show, since the parks close after anyway.
So the Majority looses to a few insensitive bratts and inconsideratae parents who oppose fire woirks. Our country is going into the sewer of if a few have isuues — the millions of us who come for the fireworks get screwwed !!!!!
This really bothers me, we now bend to the whim of one or 2 people who find something offensive. As a parent , it’s your responsibility to leave the park knowing fireworks will be done in evening
What is it with these entitled people? Don’t attend fireworks shows. Why does this parent have their child out so late anyway? That parent needs to be banned from all Disney properties. That will stop the scary fireworks from scaring their kids.
Of Coarse not , fireworks should always be at Disney. If people or children can’t handle the fireworks then go back to the hotel. People are excited to see the fireworks.If Disney keeps taking things away we might not have that great experience. They will never be able to make everyone happy.