Week 2: A Magical Stroll

While casually strolling through Downtown Disney after work, it came time for the nightly fireworks. The buildings around me were luminous, equally competing for the attention of the guests as they make their way to their next destination. Creative designs with attractive colors came alive with the hustle and bustle of food locations and shops. However, there were some groups, including myself, who were most dazzled by the display igniting the sky. With each flash of a firework, the surrounding clouds appeared to react with excitement by also making a quick flash. This made the main show just the centerpiece of an entire night sky bursting to life. Walking through Downtown Disney, it appears that the most commonly used light fixture is the neon sign. It draws the eye in and is often accented with a flashing element or a variation of matching colors. It is quite interesting to see a store’s choice in colors for their sign’s logo because that is the key in attracting a customer’s eye. I found myself most drawn in by blues and reds. Due to the prominent storefront lighting all the way down the stretch of shops, very few atmosphere lighting is needed or even used. Just a few planter and bench lights are used to shine the trees from underneath and designate a sitting ledge. The area was truly a mesmerizing area to walk through.