I've seen this show live probably 25 times and on YouTube, well, too many times to admit. Still gives me chills, goosebumps, and tears. There's something about the music that is not of this earth. It's like Disney has a handshake agreement with God to just freak people out with happiness and joy. Even after 10 years... simply stunning.
I have watched this show so many times since 1999 that I have lost count, and it will be a sad day indeed if they ever change it. You know you've seen it too many times when you're offsite and know exactly where the music is by watching the fireworks - and can sing along to the end.
this is the first time that i have actually SEEN the show....i knew about it before they even mentioned it to the public because my stepdad and a few other ppl that were friends of the family worked for the company that built the electronic panels for the video...my stepdad spending about a month and a half at epcot working on that globe and after it was built and the bugs were fixed, disney sent everybody that worked on the project a mural poster and a commemorative coin to say thanks...
@kiapolo2002 When they brought fantasmic to hollywood studios cause my mom was working back then and till now so they had a cast member preview show and i got to see it before they opened it officially. It was awesome
@tfan68 Very true. When my family and I went about ten years ago--they did this exact show---we stayed at Disney for a week. We went to Epcot every night to watch the show. Never got old, and ten years later, still amazing to watch!
in my opinion this is not just the best show in a disney theme park... this is the best show in the world! it captures the spirit of humanity and celebrates the world, this show is truly legendary! :) and whoever dosent cry to we go on is emotionless!
I LOVE THIS! OMG SOO BEAUTIFUL! I love the song they put in Illuminations its beautiful I'm speechless, the first time I saw Illuminations I cried. Lol, and Im 15!
This is the best shot video I've seen so far of this show. A little odd that they've changed the fireworks arrangement slightly. They left out the shell blast from the lake perimeter at 0:40 and 3:56, and tweaked things at a few other points too. Was it because they were doing a different version for the off-season?
I don't know what the show is like today, I haven't been since June 2002. My family used to love the way IllumiNations was between 1988 and about 1995 when they used to light up each pavilion and play some music by a composer from that country. I don't know whether that version of the show has ever been re-introduced.
I love all of your Disney videos! Thanks so much for posting them! They bring a lot of joy throughout the holiday season and in general during the year. =)
i love this my favorite is how it goes from slow music to a quick, wonderful sound i like we go on too
2cool4disney 7 months ago
All in favor of making 1:39 onward the new national anthem, give a Thumbs Up! XD
gracebasherguy92 9 months ago
the best show ever ,,, and with the nest music of course
mixtli8610 9 months ago
the first song is the best. i loveeeee it.
iRanNakedWithBarney 1 year ago
Beautiful video what camera did you use? We are going soon and are buying a camera today.
bigwoodyful 1 year ago
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hoitdoigs 1 year ago
I've seen this show live probably 25 times and on YouTube, well, too many times to admit. Still gives me chills, goosebumps, and tears. There's something about the music that is not of this earth. It's like Disney has a handshake agreement with God to just freak people out with happiness and joy. Even after 10 years... simply stunning.
avayatrue 1 year ago 2
Goosebumps !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cmal90 1 year ago
I have watched this show so many times since 1999 that I have lost count, and it will be a sad day indeed if they ever change it. You know you've seen it too many times when you're offsite and know exactly where the music is by watching the fireworks - and can sing along to the end.
runswithscissors86 1 year ago 2
this makes me cry its so pretty :')
silverpool224 1 year ago
omg this makes me cry D: its so beautiful
silverpool224 1 year ago
Disney know how to put on a show To remember the goose bumps i got when i saw it live
SHJism 1 year ago
The end explosions are just too much
wickyzerMan3 1 year ago
i miss disney soooooooo much
DarksidesHeartless 1 year ago
Amazing show! =D
I bought the cd in the park ! =D amazing!
MrSpartacus09 2 years ago
this is the first time that i have actually SEEN the show....i knew about it before they even mentioned it to the public because my stepdad and a few other ppl that were friends of the family worked for the company that built the electronic panels for the video...my stepdad spending about a month and a half at epcot working on that globe and after it was built and the bugs were fixed, disney sent everybody that worked on the project a mural poster and a commemorative coin to say thanks...
kiapolo2002 2 years ago 2
@kiapolo2002 When they brought fantasmic to hollywood studios cause my mom was working back then and till now so they had a cast member preview show and i got to see it before they opened it officially. It was awesome
Quintinlicious 2 years ago
I don't think I'll ever get tired of this music.
JumboshrmpXS 2 years ago 12
Best fireworks show ever totaly !! Epcot was realy something special!! i hope i come there again someday...
AquaDragon1982 2 years ago 3
Absolutely the best pyrotechnics show I have ever seen. Music, effects, everything is amazing.
I've yet to meet someone who watched it for the first time who didn't end up with their jaw hanging open at the end.
tfan68 2 years ago 12
@tfan68 Very true. When my family and I went about ten years ago--they did this exact show---we stayed at Disney for a week. We went to Epcot every night to watch the show. Never got old, and ten years later, still amazing to watch!
jgreen3900 1 year ago
I get chills every time I see this, I see it many times when I got to WDW. Great and the most inspiring show ever!
KryptonlogiX 2 years ago 3
in my opinion this is not just the best show in a disney theme park... this is the best show in the world! it captures the spirit of humanity and celebrates the world, this show is truly legendary! :) and whoever dosent cry to we go on is emotionless!
JJEMMX2610 2 years ago 3
I cry after it...once I realize it's over
JumboshrmpXS 2 years ago
:O good fire :D 5 stars from mexico
hpcompaqpresariov500 2 years ago 2
This is by far the best show in any Disney Theme Park.
It sends chills down my spine.
ibanezbassgrl 2 years ago
Awesome video!!!!
Luv2CtheMouse 2 years ago
at 0:41 that is my favorite disney music
disneyparkfreak 2 years ago 2
ditto
anyone know what its called?
LatinCoaster 2 years ago
It's part of the song called Reflections of Earth, it's a 9+ minute song.
PLeyava 2 years ago
That part is still the instrumental fireworks song, and then there's Kellie Coffey's finale songs "We Go On" and "Promise."
hersheyandshadow 2 years ago
Am I the only one that cries whenever they start playing "We Go On"?
pipesoflirael 2 years ago 2
Who sings this song :O It's sooo beautifull!!
MrSpartacus09 2 years ago
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noooo! i cry like a baby!
emmyymichelle 2 years ago
i love this show i just hate the globe
eagles36rules 2 years ago
I LOVE THIS! OMG SOO BEAUTIFUL! I love the song they put in Illuminations its beautiful I'm speechless, the first time I saw Illuminations I cried. Lol, and Im 15!
hollercrombieagle 3 years ago
wOoO beautiful.
kmit2805 3 years ago
slightly different than August '08 but still awesome
AcanOokazi 3 years ago
This is the best shot video I've seen so far of this show. A little odd that they've changed the fireworks arrangement slightly. They left out the shell blast from the lake perimeter at 0:40 and 3:56, and tweaked things at a few other points too. Was it because they were doing a different version for the off-season?
bencheng00 3 years ago
I don't know what the show is like today, I haven't been since June 2002. My family used to love the way IllumiNations was between 1988 and about 1995 when they used to light up each pavilion and play some music by a composer from that country. I don't know whether that version of the show has ever been re-introduced.
ajs41 3 years ago
I love all of your Disney videos! Thanks so much for posting them! They bring a lot of joy throughout the holiday season and in general during the year. =)
DesslerAlmeidaGirl 3 years ago