Tom’s Honest Review of Happily Ever After Fireworks at Magic Kingdom

Tom's Honest Review of Happily Ever After Fireworks at Magic Kingdom
Tom reviews the return of the popular Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular at the Magic Kingdom. This beloved fireworks show went away during the 50th Anniversary celebrations, but now is returning to replace Disney Enchantment, which was not well-received by fans. Tom goes into detail about what makes this show so special to many Disney fans.
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[@madeinwonderlnd]

i literally have tears with no sound and tom narrating this... thats how good this show is!!

[@dhfsnow]

The music and timing of Tinker bell’s appearance in Happily Ever After is perfection!

[@mattdaaamon]

Good idea: Playing catch with your grandfather. Bad idea: Playing catch WITH your grandfather.

[@harlowgamer580]

I don't get it lmao

[@harlowgamer580]

OH WAIT I GET IT LMAO

[@sydneylynn1953]

Happily Ever After has a very clear theme and message everyone can relate to in their own way. I remember looking over and seeing my typically stone coke father in tears during “Go the Distance.” Enchantment didn’t have that clear theme, there was no connection. The music was blah. The only good part was the beginning they added with Mickey and Walt. I remember getting through COVID lockdown watching Happily Ever After in my living room in tears hoping life would get back to normal and I know so many others did the same. I can’t wait to go back and see it again, the last time I saw it was in August 2021 when I thought it was never coming back.

[@whitneymouse]

The exact opposite feeling for me. The HEA theme is “be in a couple”. That excludes a LARGE portion of parkgoers. Enchantment was intended as a love letter to all dreamers and parkgoers, as well as cast. It’s each individual person making Disney World “the magic.” HEA has incredibly weak music, as well. I feel like most people complained before they had even seen it and Disney capitulated. I think HeA is the least inclusive of the three shows I’ve seen and in no way is it “something everyone can relate to”.

[@OTownNews]

@@whitneymouse I can tell you, having watched that show on all 3 opening nights, and more times than i ever watched Enchantment, there’s nothing about this show that screams “couples only.”

[@liu7052]

This exactly. Everything in HEA just flows and meshes together well while undergoing a consistent theme that reaches into many people's hearts. Despite the fireworks technically being broken down into different sections, they all come together to represent one's journey throughout life in a motivational sense. This is how I interpreted each section: *First section:* *The beginning of a journey by putting yourself out into the new world to chase your dreams.* *Second section:* *The friends you made throughout the journey and the fun times you had without any worries.* *Third section:* *The loved ones you cherished, whether it's friends, family, S.O.; the ones who stuck with you and cared about you while helping you along the journey.* *Fourth section:* *The battles and struggles you had to face during your journey as they try to stop you from reaching your dreams or goals.* *Fifth section:* *Your rise from the struggles you faced as you begin to believe in yourself; your continuous effort to continue pushing forward and to go the distance in order to reach your goal; you are the hero of your own story.* *Final section:* *Your life journey never ends; you continue on to reach further beyond; you can fly to reach your dreams and beyond.* Despite the HEA fireworks having six different sections, they all represent one's journey to believe in themselves to accomplish their dreams. Honestly it's basically a wonderful form of storytelling about life and motivation. As for Enchantment, feel free to correct/inform me as I am open minded, but I didn't really get any deep meaning from it other than "You are what truly makes the magic". That's a good idea for a theme on paper, but I didn't really feel as attached to the firework show as I did with HEA. The lightings and use of fireworks were great, but I just didn't get that feeling which makes me truly feel "I am what makes this magical". Nothing within me felt magical, and nothing made me feel like I was helping with keeping the Disney magic ongoing other than being there in the park. If I were to give them the benefit of the doubt, I guess I could say that that was actually intended by saying "We're thankful for you coming to Disneyworld to help keep the magic alive, so here's a cool firework show as a reward". Don't get me wrong, the Enchantment fireworks show has some good stuff, especially with the Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse appearance along with pretty good use of fireworks, but it just doesn't feel as emotional or powerful or fluid as HEA.

[@whitneymouse]

@@OTownNews I can tell you as someone who has also seen it multiple times, shoehorning in a section on “friendship” that doesn’t fit the rest of the show and sticks out like a sore thumb doesn’t make it magically not MOSTLY about romantic relationships 🙃 the vast majority of examples they use are characters whose happily ever after is being in a relationship. When 90% of the the HEAs end the same way, that’s how the theme will be interpreted and I am not alone in that assessment. Also, you’re admitting you’re complaining about a show you didn’t see. Cool. Love that for me and the other people who love Enchantment. So glad we’re losing a better show because people who hadn’t seen it complained loudly.

[@tyronesfireworksstudioshow7560]

@@whitneymouse seeing your arguments is making me agree with you this show is simply overrated and the other one that just ended yesterday Enchantment is underrated like jeez we get the message from this show

[@timpendleton514]

Remember Dreams Come True for Disneyland’s 50th was spectacular and amazing. A perfect show as well

[@jeniboyns]

I have never seen Happily Ever After in person. My last visit before 2022 was in 2014 and I was a huge fan of Wishes, having seen it many, many times and knowing the soundtrack inside out. I was so disappointed when Enchantment didn't make me cry. But I loved that I was able to watch HEA in my room each night when I was getting ready for bed (advantages of earlier park closures in January!). I really hope I get to see it person one day.

[@allyhaley]

I was singing along to every part in my head. You don't need the audio of the show to hear what's happening. I intentionally delayed my moms and my annual trip to late April this year because of the combo of Tron and this beautiful show returning (and it's a good way to celebrate my 30th birthday). And I know I'm biased - I did my CP fall of 2017 to Spring 2018...so this show was my show. But. Having seen Wishes a few times growing up...wishes is the nostalgic choice which I understand. This is the better choice. This show hits every emotional beat perfectly. It feels like a movie. It feels like the most Disney thing. And one of the biggest shortcomings to me of Enchantment was how it lost that. It never felt like a story of it's own. And not including Go The Distance was a supreme oversight just for the emotional payoff that song can bring. I'm so glad HEA is getting back the spot it deserves. Hopefully we get her for another decade. I would love nothing more than to keep returning to this show and bawling my eyes out, through to my 40th birthday.

[@karenjohnson3495]

I love hearing you talk about Disney. Have a nice vacation.

[@rjbush]

When we moved to Orlando in 2004, Wishes was running, and it was, is and will always be my favorite show. Great story, incredible music, no dependence on projections. Incredible.

[@WDWNT]

To say Happily depends on them isn’t accurate, it would still be a great show and I think better than Wishes

[@starship824]

@@WDWNT the music alone makes it better than Wishes. And if you want to only watch the fireworks you can watch from outside the park or a spot outside the hub/main street

[@rjbush]

​@@WDWNT I respectfully disagree. If you remove the projections on the castle, the show is greatly diminished. For example, the first firework doesn't fire until after the 2nd verse and 2nd chorus of the song. If you don't have the Merida scene, the Incredibles scene, the Genie scene, etc etc etc, the fireworks alone are dull and make less sense. Take away the image of the sorcerer hat in Wishes and nothing is lost. Wishes is a seamless story with a beautiful orchestration weaving throughout (and not a single element of pre-recorded IP). The transitions come from the narration and the fireworks. The transitions in Happily come from the castle projections. I'm not saying I don't like Happily. It is magnificent. But to say it isn't dependent on the projections is just not accurate.

[@whitneymouse]

@@WDWNT it does depend on them. Otherwise, it would be a show with a bland song 🤷🏽‍♀️ Enchantment and Wishes are both better. Sorry

[@svis6888]

​@@whitneymouse yea Enchantment? Extremely unpopular opinion

[@andersmith29]

I wish Disney took more inspiration from wishes with their night time shows and had musical through lines. I like the idea of motifs that tie things together throughout as opposed to a beginning and an end and then just clips between the two.

[@kerryw6928]

Great review! Cannot wait to see it again the end of April!! Thanks for all the details and background. I missed some of the details in the past as I’ve only seen it a few times and the show is full of great moments.

[@Carlos-lz7so]

It’s minute 20:45, I’m watching HEA without the sound, just listening to the commentary and I’m here with a teary eye… this is without a doubt THE BEST SHOW EVER! So powerful 🎆

[@clivesimmons9712]

Ive never watching this show without music. You notice so much more. Thank you. I notice in this preview they illuminate and highlight the 50th sign. Which will be different from tomorrow

[@user-oo7dw4qw4b]

For me the reason why Momentous of Hong Kong Disneyland also struck a chord in me is that it was made by the same team that did Happily Every After. True or not, they did an amazing show and gave HKDL their own version of "Happily Ever After."

[@esuorc2]

I have this projected on a 3D printed model of the castle and even at small scale it is awesome!

[@sheltiegirl78]

I am sooooooo elated that this show is back!!!

[@neko-chan6145]

Thank you for putting in a little bit of history. This is my favorite firework show.

[@starship824]

Can you do an honest review of "Wondrous Journeys" and "World Of Color - One"? Also the musical arranger for Happily Ever After was Tim Heintz, he also composed the music for Enchantment so it’s weird that the music in Enchantment is so bad.

[@harlowgamer580]

WHAT but enchantment was DRASTICALLY different

[@danski2260]

I cannot wait to finally get to see this. I was afraid it was gone forever without me ever getting to see it in person.

[@gemtachataj6119]

I heared the show in my head!!! Everything from the music to everyone cheering at different parts and even the sound of all the fireworks!!! This is such an amazing show! 🥹🥹🥹🥹.

[@maureenmukhlis2934]

I absolutely LOVE THIS SHOW!!! It gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes every time I see it💗💗💗

[@ryanvalencia5184]

I remember watching EVERY video I could find of the show when it first debuted. Then when they announced it was being replaced I was so heartbroken having never had the chance to make it to Disney World. I’m going this year for my 30th and words cannot explain how excited I am to see this show in person. Truly a perfect nighttime spectacular!

[@Wiki021]

And now you got those Main Streets projections for u to enjoy

[@ChristopherDimitriousPhanara]

Hey Tom. Always good to see you.

[@suebaribass]

I was worried when I saw this come up as an "honest review" topic, but I didn't need to worry: Agree, agree, agree! Thanks! 😊

[@grumpy3157]

I have seen several different fireworks shows at the Magic Kingdom and still loved the Wishes fireworks show and its music the best.

[@Liquid-Ice]

Couldn't agree with you more Tom! HEA is such a good show, I am so happy it is coming back, can't wait for April 3rd! :) The music is so good and not only did they choose the right music, the music flows from song to song really well, they did a good job with the transitions and of course it tells a story. Enchantment has issues imho with the flow of the music and transitions as well as not doing a good job telling a story. Enchantment isn't a bad show imho, its just HEA is such an amazing show - Enchantment can't match it.

[@KoyaKoala413]

Always enjoy Tom's Honest Reviews. Go The Distance is my favourite section of Happily

[@cherylhale5755]

So incredible 😍 Thank you, Tom❤️💙💗💜

[@disneygirl3291]

So I was actually at the cast member event for Happily Ever After, and let me tell you, when the show first started we were all screaming and buzzing with excitement. I was standing near the Partners statue, but more towards the back left, kinda where the path to Adventureland goes (right around where the 50th statues were for chip and dale). I went with some of my fellow cast members from work and it was fantastic. The main street projections are nice, but they're kind of hard to see if you're not back by Main Street when the show starts. Overall, super happy for Happily to come back!!

[@rach5516]

Absolutely love Happily Ever After, the castle projections that were on after were absolutely beautiful too.

[@maureenmukhlis2934]

CHILLS EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!💗🥰

[@marybethwelchcollins6673]

Spot on in every way. I was lucky enough to be at this preview as well!

[@iansanchez1340]

This is amazing! Believe! Sea of Dreams and Momentous and HKDL are some of my newer favorites. Can Tom do one of these for Momentous and the new Disney 100 shows at Disneyland Resort? That would be great.

[@javi.solis30]

What makes this show even more special is that the jafar v aladdin and ursula v eric battle scenes were animated for this show! It wasn’t any clips from the movies

[@tessthemessshivers6190]

Off subject but need to say this. Went in Carousel of Progress yesterday for nostalgia sake. They have GOT to clean it up and get rid of that mildew smell. Even the ceiling tiles look horrible. 😢

[@Jeissa73]

I’m so happy that the Happily ever after is back! I love that fireworks show! It’s very emotional for me.

[@eccentricsmithy2746]

Tinker Bell always gets me. Every time.

[@brandontorres5069]

As some other have said, getting all emotional even with Tom narrating over the video and no music. Used Happily for first dance at my wedding and the Enchantment replaced it. I can’t wait to go back and see is again now as husband and wife.

[@melonandthemouse]

Thank you for putting my emotions into words. Well said, Tom.

[@EmilysEnchantedMoments]

I’m watching and there’s no music for the fireworks and I still have chills and almost get teary eyed. Lol!

[@sdboutet]

I completely agree....Pirate and Princess fireworks HAD been my favorite until HEA came along. I literally burst into tears when Tinker Bell appeared the first time I saw HEA. The most awesome build up to any nighttime show I've seen. And you are completely correct that it's the music that makes it or breaks it. A perfect example (for me) is that the DHS Fantasmic I now find superior to the DL version, as the chopping of the original score at DL has destroyed what was once a perfect piece of music. The DHS version (other than the slight deviation with the new scene) retains it's original soundtrack which is the emotional anchor to the show. Great review!

[@will_archer_]

When Go the Distance came on is the part I always start to tear up.

[@MattyBoySwizzle]

Love this show, hoping to see it in person finally soon! Curious to know what Tom's thoughts are on Wondrous Journeys over at Disneyland. I really like it and it feels like a slightly shorter version of HEA, with an equally great original song in my opinion!

[@ErkyDoodle]

I don't understand people saying HEA only resonates with couples. The show isn't about falling in love per se. In fact, they go out of their way to say that you find your own Happily Ever After by discovering who you are inside. Heck, it's in the opening dialogue: And they all lived happily ever after. Each of us has a dream, a heart’s desire. It calls to us. And when we’re brave enough to listen, and bold enough to pursue, that dream will lead us on a journey to discover who we’re meant to be. All we have to do is look inside our hearts and unlock the magic within. The theme is how knowing who you are and listening to your heart is what leads to happiness. THAT'S why you see people crying. Because it's an intensely personal and empowering theme set perfectly to music that ties it all together.

[@whitneymouse]

It VERY HEAVILY implies that “happily ever after” involves being in a couple. They shoehorned in a section on friendship, but the show as a whole is overwhelmingly packed with romantic couples. That is why we are saying it largely resonates with couples. The people crying at the end of the show tend to be people who are part of a couple. I don’t understand why people claim to not know the theme of Enchantment, but those people exist 🙄 long story short, they’re never going to please everyone. I’m hoping this is temporary and they’re working on a new show because I’m ticked.

[@ErkyDoodle]

That’s just completely untrue. Love is only one of several themes, including adversity, friendship, triumph, etc. The climactic scenes begin with Mufasa saying “Simba, remember who you are…” and “Go the Distance” followed by “You Can Fly”. I feel like if you think this show is solely about falling in love, it explains why you don’t like it.

[@whitneymouse]

@@ErkyDoodle I’ve seen the show multiple times. I have never come away from it thinking it’s about “overcoming adversity.” How do Lion King and Hercules end? 🙃 they found a spouse and that’s what gave them the courage to do whatever they needed to do. The OVERWHELMING majority of the characters and music used for that show are about romantic relationships and end with a romantic HEA. Shoehorning in a song from Jungle Book and Toy Story does not negate the other 13-14 minutes of repeatedly being shown couples. It’s geared towards people who are in a relationship.

[@lovedfriend2020]

They did a GREAT job! Really cool.

[@Darryls_World]

Great show, so happy it's coming back.

[@alexandersims1613]

Imo wishes was better but happily was a great successor and deserves to have a long run. Happily works on the framework of Wishes and (imo) how they roll into and through the villains section is significantly better in Wishes. Also, as far as best nighttime shows, i feel like the previous DLP nighttime show was the best I've ever seen.

[@user-oo7dw4qw4b]

Not me crying to an audioless Happily Ever After haha

[@pusmma]

Agree WDW does fireworks shows very well. But IMO nothing beats Disneyland 50th Dreams Come True show. It was closest to perfection I’ve seen of a nighttime firework show.

[@lesleyg1293]

Wishes will always be my absolute favorite for sentimental reasons but Happily Ever After is extremely close 2nd. Can’t be happier to see it return. Planning a trip to see it this month.

[@adamkehoe7405]

I would be interested to find out where in the Magic Kingdom this video was filmed. Like the exact location, as the Statue of Walt + Mickey is perfectly aligned with the castle arches, and you get all 4 turrets in view.

[@RetroRed101]

I love the good idea bad idea comparison. Good idea rehiring bob iger bad idea hiring bob cheapek

[@Kayyleeeeee]

I’m not one to usually to get hyped over fireworks. But this one looks really amazing.

[@jacintorodriguez1899]

NIce ear pease! Looks dope

[@clarkispotamia]

Enchantment was just the straight to home video version of Happily Every After. Like it was watchable, but Happily Ever After is on a whole different level. So glad it’s coming back.

[@whitneymouse]

HEA was the overstimulating version of Wishes 🤷🏽‍♀️ Enchantment = Wishes >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HEA

[@trainerstephen973]

Yes to literally everything you said.

[@clarkkent7973]

Happy April Fools!

[@ErikaEmody]

I’ll finally get to see it in person this December. Enchantment was meh. I’ve watched a full 4k video of Happily at home and I was sobbing at one point. It was kinda funny. 😊

[@gwilson315]

The reason I did not like Enchantment is what many said. No emotional connection. I will always remember watching HEA with my daughter on my shoulders and hearing say “Wow!” at many moments in the show.

[@starship824]

The problem with enchantment is that it tries to have an emotional moment with I am Moana but it just doesn't work.

[@gwilson315]

@@starship824 Totally agree.

[@starship824]

@@gwilson315 yeah I think the reason is because it doesn’t use the version from the movie, I know HEA doesn’t during go the distance but the way go the distance is composed in HEA it’s ok that it’s a cover imo

[@whitneymouse]

@@starship824 completely disagree. I hate HEA. I feel it’s heavily reliant on being in a relationship. I love Enchantment. Y’all go off about Moana, but so many of these comments talk about “I Can Go the Distance” 🙄 I’m a Millenial. I loved Hercules. I have zero emotional attachment to that song or part of the show. It’s really annoying that people complained about a show most of them hadn’t seen in person.

[@starship824]

@@whitneymouse I saw enchantment in person twice. Once on Main Street and another from the Polynesian. It was better from the poly but that’s just because I love the resort so much. When I first saw happily ever after in person my jaw was on the floor the whole time. When I saw enchantment I thought it only ok.

[@BrickTrek]

Have you seen Remember Dreams Come True at Disneyland?

[@WDWNT]

Many times

[@BrickTrek]

@@WDWNT so your opinion is just wrong 😜 just kidding, love the channel, you should do honest reviews of every nighttime spectacular at every park. Hong Kong just came out with a great one that incorporates Fantasmic style fountains in their moat 😃

[@haleynason1851]

I hope I will be able to get see this nighttime spectacular this year when I go down to Orlando this October, I didn't get a chance to see it since they replaced it temporarily with Enchantment, but I did like Enchantment when I saw it. Disney sure has its entertainments perfect in Walt Disney World ❤

[@ainsleyperry5192]

WDW News. Tom, Yes this is the best, run a close 2nd by Paris Disneylands Bastille Day fireworks. Now that Paris Disneyland is starting to get more and more confidence with night time drones I wonder why at the Magic Kingdom they have'nt introduced any yet? Of course, this show does'nt need them but if they did it would just make for a little extra "Kiss Goodnight" for the lantern scene. Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@ddc163264]

Maybe it's the best WDW fireworks show, but the BEST one was DL's 50th show. Especially if you saw it from the hub, it was INCREDIBLE!

[@WDWNT]

I saw Remember many times, I still think Happily is better

[@abackus6546]

@@WDWNT Eh..I think Disneyland’s Remember Dreams Come True still inches out HEA because it is a celebration specifically for the Disneyland park vs random animated films thrown together to give an abstract emotional connection--and no, i am NOT not throwing shade at HEA. RDCT is timeless because it features E-tickets in the sky taking you through all the beloved attractions you visited over and over again, narrated by Julie Andrews while Walt himself welcomes you as tinker bell douses the castle in a wonderful world of color rendition. RDCT obviously doesn’t have all the modern bells and whistles along with broad exposition of HEA but it’s really the only fireworks show aside from Epcot Forever that was ever so park specific. I think about the guests who may not have seen the newer Disney films that are in HEA, WJ, etc--RDCT is different because everyone/anyone can identify with every single moment in the show because it’s right there in that “enchanted place where story book heroes and daring adventurers wait around every corner”. But…despite all that, I still enjoyed your review, Tom. 👍

[@tommycubillas7001]

When can we get Tom's Honest review of Wonderous Journey's and World of Color: ONE. Asking for a friend......

[@warrencleversy2773]

Greatest fireworks show Walt Disney World ever produced. They'd be stupid to take it away again.If it ain't broke don't fix it!

[@facusmendoza1061]

Happily ever after return abd better than ever

[@eyealsoluvtaytay13]

Are you going to post about the New Festival Of Fantasy Narration?

[@justjoni87]

By far one of the all time BEST thing Disney has ever done; bringing this show back! All the shows are great but HEA is spectacular & perfect! It was brought back to us after our world shut down, over a year we waited…it changed the way we appreciate firework shows- it will always bring tears to so many! Thank you Disney- we need this! 😊

[@lindsaymoser4200]

HEA vs Enchantment The story of HEA is so much more relatable. Everyone goes through hard times and has overcome them. Also, YES! that crescendo to tink flying is perfection. The music grabs your attention immediately and starts to pull on your emotions. The story of Enchantment is selfish and self serving about how the person is better than the greater good. When everyone is special then no one is. The projections were inferior and the mapping was terrible. There were portions where you couldn't tell what was supposed to be happening because images were cut off and didn't work with the castle shape.

[@whitneymouse]

You fully missed the point of Enchantment. It’s each person brings something to the table that collectively makes magic possible. HEA is selfish, imo, because it’s largely aimed at being in a relationship. I do not understand where this show is interpreted as “overcoming adversity”. It’s find a spouse and then you’ll be good. Wishes and Enchantment were both about us all collectively coming together in the parks to make magic as a group. HEA is more about an individual journey than the other two ever were.

[@bespoke_magic]

My only change will be make longer the ending after Tinker. I feel that tinky fly and the end is just there. Enchantment had a longer emotional ending.

[@harlowgamer580]

I feel like I prefer happily ever after ending cause it doesn't drag too much like enchantment did...it felt like the same lyric sung over and over again...

[@judyedwards4687]

way round trip

[@petec123456]

Wishes was magical. Happily Ever After is a spectacular. I enjoyed Wishes more because I really appreciate magical in the MAGIC Kingdom. There's nothing like completing the day with a very magical show.

[@alanz533]

Greatest show ever, I think not. Best fireworks show Disney has ever done is easily by far Remember Dreams Come True for Disneyland’s 50Th. The second best, Wondrous Journey at Disneyland for the company’s 100. Then maybe then Happily Ever After. Sorry Tom you are wrong on this one. I will Admit it’s the best Fireworks WDW has done, but definitely not better than the two Disneyland shows I have mentioned.

[@WDWNT]

Disneyland fireworks don’t compare to WDW, they just don’t have the infrastructure to put on as big a show

[@alanz533]

@@WDWNT OMG I can not even believe how wrong you are. 100% wrong. Remember Dreams Come True introduced a actual flying tinkerbell, not that pathetic zip lining that is still at WDW. It introduced fireworks in the round for the parks, it introduced projection mapping, and it had by far the best storytelling of and Disney fireworks show to date. Period. Did it take music from wishes, yup sure did, probably because the music from wishes is so perfect for Disney parks. Oh and do not even get me started on why can’t WDW have a Mickey firework incorporated into their shows like Disneyland has done since the 40th for almost 30 years now. Yeah sorry. Definitely can not disagree with you more.

[@pusmma]

Couldn’t agree with you more. WDW bias definitely coming through on this one. Remember revolutionized Disney firework show and is still the best I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen almost all of them.

[@amberjarvis1625]

@@alanz533 You need to lose your attitude towards HEA. People are inclined to their own oppinions. If you don’t have anything nice to say; then don’t! :(

[@alanz533]

@@amberjarvis1625 what attitude? I even said HEA is the best show WDW has produced but it’s not the best fireworks that Disney has done as Tom claimed. Sounds like you have the attitude and my opinion somehow hurt you.

[@deanberdon2572]

Best fire work show. Couldn’t believe how bad enchantment was. Me and my wife were so confused during enchantment. .

[@whitneymouse]

I don’t understand how. The song is very straightforward.

[@deanberdon2572]

@@whitneymouse I guess what I am saying is that it was NO Good. It appears I am not alone

[@whitneymouse]

@@deanberdon2572 I guess what I’m saying is that musically, it is much better than HEA, regardless of what you think of each show. The song for HEA is easily the weakest between that, Wishes, and You Are the Magic. Also, being in the majority doesn’t mean you’re right. It just means a majority of you have bad taste and/or complained about something you hadn’t seen in person. As per usual with this fandom.

[@deanberdon2572]

@@whitneymouse I have seen both shows multiple times in person at the parks. I understand my opinion doesn’t matter, I get it. Good luck to you.

[@svis6888]

​@@whitneymouse you're so attached to enchantment you think everyone else is wrong. Look at this fool

[@cindyhuff3358]

I was a huge ‘Wishes’ fan but… Happily Ever After is perfection. 🎉

[@TripNWithRed]

Happily Ever After is maybe the greatest fireworks show ever. When you see the audience so moved that they are in tears, you've done it right. Enchantment sucked! The fireworks were minimal. The music was terrible. The first time I seen and heard Enchantment, I turned and looked at my husband and said WTF was that! 😒 The minimal fireworks makes me think it was all about budget cuts to save money since that's been their theme for the last few years. I'm so thankful Happily Ever After is back. It really is the heartfelt Magic you expect when you experience Disney World.

[@whitneymouse]

“Minimal fireworks” where? It’s about the same as HEA. HEA is also competing for your attention between fireworks and projections. The music is MUCH better in Enchantment, as well. I do not understand this fandom.

[@mskotz]

I’m so happy that HEA is back! ❤❤❤ For me, Enchantment and Harmonious have no soul.

[@ethanstewart4709]

DISCLAIMER: I LOVE HEA but I have one main issue with it. In my opinion, the biggest downfall of HEA is what I think was Enchantments biggest strength- The buildup to the end. In HEA, after tinkerbell flies the show is practically over. The big chorus coming in is stepped on by all the clapping during tink flying so you cannot hear it very well and next thing you know it, the show is over. With Enchantment, the line “let your imagination flyyy… cuz it’s there inside” is drawn out long enough that tinkerbell is done flying and people are done cheering in time for the big chorus to come back. Then there’s the big key change which almost acts as a second climax before the big ending. But one of Enchantments biggest downfalls is how Mickey saying “you are the magic” at the end ruins all of that buildup. HEA’s ending is soooo much better than enchantments but enchantments buildup to the ending is killer.

[@OTownNews]

Counterpoint: I’d argue the polar opposite. HEA’s finale slowly builds up as Tink flies through the keyhole, around the Hub, and ever so gently around and up the castle until the right moment that she flies over the park. We relish that moment in a multicolor fever pitch, and it’s not too long to overstay, not too short to be anticlimactic. Enchantment, in contrast, just has Tink start flying from the middle of the castle, mid verse, straight up in oddly placed animation, and then over the park. While I can appreciate the pixie dust turning everything in sight gold, that finale is literally the longest in any Disney fireworks spectacular, but it doesn’t hit as well. And the only saving grace of that show is Mickey Mouse looking around in awe and making that proclamation. Same job as Peter Pan ending DLF. (Only “all of this is yours…forever!” hits harder) IMO, HEA’s finale is probably the best in any fireworks show - Disney or otherwise.

[@whitneymouse]

Counter counterpoint: both of you are right about Enchantment’s strong points and both of you are right about HEA’s weak points 😌

[@ethanstewart4709]

@@OTownNews I think my issue isn’t with the buildup to tinkerbell, it’s the buildup to the greats finale after. I agree with your argument on the timing of her flying for the most part. I just don’t think the point you’re making is the opposite of mine.

[@montemullen2801]

I agree with everything you said. It is the best fireworks show.

[@RDMRetro]

Happy April Fools! :)

[@blackfox1320]

HEA is up there with Wishes. Amazing show. Enchantment sucked. Might as well called it Moana featuring random new titles.

[@MrKelvin2230]

hopefully it wont stay for long, i rather see new shows.

[@whitneymouse]

Same!

[@svis6888]

​@@whitneymouse thank god Enchantment is gone

[@svis6888]

Well for you how many years is enough for a show to stay ? Fantasy in the sky stood for 32 years...

[@BabyBlueRibbon]

HEA song is very nice. I think it captures some of what Disney fans love about Disney. At least that is one of the reasons why I love Disney. No matter what happens to Disney characters in the movies, there is always a happily ever after for the characters at the end of the movie. Enchantment just did not get the Disney message in my opinion. “You are the magic” is not really on point for Disney branding. It is the cast members that are the magic not the individual guests…even what Walt himself recognized.

[@whitneymouse]

In what way is that not the branding? When they announced the show, they said the song was written by a former cast member and dedicated to the cast. Additionally, it’s saying each person, cast or guest, adds to the magic because we love the parks and want it to be great. This is a silly criticism, imo. The song is objectively better, message or not. The music is objectively better.

[@alexstadnicki]

I couldn't stand Angela bassett's narration in enchantment was just terrible!!

[@CastawayRJ]

Goodbye, and good riddance Disney Enchantment, hello, and welcome back Happily Ever After.

[@whitneymouse]

I know I’m the minority, but HEA is the worst of the three shows I’ve seen. I’m genuinely mad Enchantment is gone. It is my favorite. I think the song for HEA is weak and the projections were overwhelming. I would get the excitement if Wishes were coming back, but this is sad news for me. Definitely not my “greatest show of all time” 😒 Edit: the things people are complaining about in the comments that are specific are the same racist things people were complaining about when the show came out. Just say you don’t want a show that focuses on a character of color because you’d rather they use “Go the Distance” for the millionth freaking time 🙄 just say you don’t want a Black woman narrating it and that’s why it’s “soulless” to you. Just say you want more of the old movies Disney is trying to shift away from instead of newer ones that appeal to children now. The point is, most of the people who complained never saw it in person before going off at Disney about how bad it allegedly was.

[@terraJosh]

definitely in the minority

[@abrandenburg10]

Tell me this is an April fool's joke

[@eyealsoluvtaytay13]

Please be April fools joke…please😦

[@whitneymouse]

@@abrandenburg10 nope. The song is better in Enchantment. I think the theme is more universal. HEA is clearly intended for couples, which for me is exclusionary of most park guests. I don’t understand why people love it so much. The song is the weakest of the three I’ve seen, as well.

[@abrandenburg10]

@Whitney Elizabeth sorry but the song for enchantment is not very good in my opinion. And I've been single forever, and I still love HEA every time