Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Osborne Lights Ending

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will end this year after its 20th season, according to this Disney Parks Blog post:

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…we also wanted you to know that this holiday season will mark the finale for The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. The display of lights has enjoyed a successful run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, going all the way back to when it first appeared on Residential Street.

Disney has big plans in store for the Hollywood Studios theme park, including Star Wars and Toy Story lands. Those changes will apparently limit the ability to produce the expansive lights production:

In order to prepare for some incredible experiences coming to the park, including the recently announced Toy Story Land and a Star Wars-themed land, we will not be able to present The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights in the future. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the family of Jennings Osborne for letting us share their family tradition year after year. And thank you to all of you for being part of the spectacle with us. Here’s to making more memories in this, the 20th and final year.

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Who are the Osbornes and how did the lights begin? According to the Hollywood Studios website, the event “started modestly in Arkansas as a single home’s annual display. Every year, Jennings Osborne and his family set up an elaborate collection of holiday lights. Over time, the collection of lights grew and grew… and grew! In 1995, the Osborne family decided to share their magic with the world. Walt Disney World Resort happily offered to become the new permanent home for this exceptional exhibition of holiday cheer.”

Have you seen the Osborne Lights? Are you sad to see them go? Share your thoughts about the spectacle in the comments section below.

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