have to agree, the 2008 fireworks were really really amazing, this year they are nice, but there is something lacking, something just not right, like the magic sparkle is gone, or the icing on the cake was removed.. there is not only the big shells gone, but i think they are using a lot lot less of the smaller fireworks.. maybe for every seven shows they will get an extra one show with the savings, but to me they are shotting themselves in the foot yet again, the summer season is when a lot of visitors come to see the magic, and if they are disapointed or see something lacking, they will notice..people seem to pick up on the negatives very quickly, then the downward spirial strarts yet again, the park become less appealing, less visitors, less money, less attractions, less new magic, less opening hours, less upkeep, early 2000 all over again...then more restructuring of dept. they have the top tourist attraction in all of europe, 17 million visitors (all based on disney quality ) i know the credit crunch, but this is the time to spend, so when good times return , the people return.. Sorry for the rant!!! phillip gas i thought because he was an original cast member would remember the magic and bring it all back but not this year!!