The final performance of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights took place on January 6, 2016. For over 20 years, the lights created unforgettable memories and filled Disney’s Hollywood Studios with shimmering holiday joy. The backstory behind the Osborne Lights is just as magical—starting with Jennings Osborne’s gift to his daughter in Little Rock, Arkansas, eventually finding a new home at Walt Disney World. If you’d like a deeper dive into the full history.
The Osborne Spectacle of dancing Lights.
But this blog isn’t just about the end of the lights. It’s about preserving that holiday magic.
Watch the 2-Hour Tribute Video
To honor the final season, I recorded a two-hour loop of the Osborne Lights. This is more than just a quick highlight reel—it’s a full immersive experience that captures every twinkle, every beat, and every dancing bulb from the last year of the show. Perfect for background ambiance during your own holiday celebration!
5 Reasons the Osborne Lights Could Return
While 2015 marked the “final” season, here are 5 hopeful reasons why we haven’t seen the last of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights:
The Osborne Tribute Window In 2015, Disney installed an “Osborne Electric Co.” tribute window with photos of the original Arkansas display and Disney installations. Why add that if it was all ending?
The Merry and Bright Dessert Package Disney launched a dessert party that year—complete with signs and branding—but carefully left out the word “Osborne.” Easy to reuse when the lights return.
20 Years of Investment From the original Residential Street setup to LED upgrades and programmable lighting boards, Disney spent millions making the lights better year after year.
Construction Is Temporary The reasons given for removing the lights—Star Wars and Toy Story Land—focused on construction. But those construction zones didn’t initially include Streets of America.
The Osborne Name Expired The original deal lasted 20 years. When it ended in 2015, so did the Osborne branding. But Disney can still bring back the magic—just under a new name.
Merry and Bright Dessert Package: One Last Celebration
During that final season, Disney offered a VIP Merry and Bright Dessert Package. Held at the Studios Catering Company, the event featured themed desserts, drinks, and exclusive access to a viewing area under the iconic globe. That’s where I filmed the full tribute video. The crowd, the atmosphere, and the music all contributed to one last magical memory.
New for 2015 – The Merry and Bright Dessert Party and VIP Viewing Location.
So go ahead, hit play, and relive the final Osborne Lights show with us. Maybe—just maybe—we’ll see them dance again someday.
The 20th and Final Year of the Osborne Spectacle of dancing Lights – Mickey Train
The 20th and Final Year of the Osborne Spectacle of dancing Lights – Hidden USA Mickey
The 20th and Final Year of the Osborne Spectacle of dancing Lights
The 20th and Final Year of the Osborne Spectacle of dancing Lights – A tribute to the lights in a window during the lights! At the Osborne Electric Company
The 20th and Final Year of the Osborne Spectacle of dancing Lights – Marque
Limited Edition Passholder “That’s A Wrap!” T-Shirts… (But aren’t they all limited edition??)
Osborne Spectacle of dancing Lights
Osborne Spectacle of dancing Lights
Osborne Spectacle of dancing Lights – Santa
Osborne Spectacle of dancing Everything Gets decorated, did you spot the hidden Mickey?
The Globe from the VIP Viewing Location, directly under it.
Lots, and Lots of Hidden Mickeys.
Osborne Spectacle of dancing Lights
Osborne Spectacle of dancing Lights – Lights Motor Action Building and Santa and Mickey
Osborne Spectacle of dancing Lights
Osborne Spectacle of dancing Lights – A tribute to the original lights as they appeared in Little Rock, AK – located in the Osborne Electric Co. Window
Osborne Spectacle of dancing Lights – Hidden characters have become very popular over the 20 years of the lights.. here is a hidden Kermit.
New for 2015 – The Merry and Bright Dessert Party and VIP Viewing Location.
New for 2015 – The Merry and Bright Dessert Party and VIP Viewing Location. – Peach Cobbler and Apple Pie
New for 2015 – The Merry and Bright Dessert Party and VIP Viewing Location. – Coconut Brownies
New for 2015 – The Merry and Bright Dessert Party
New for 2015 – The Merry and Bright Dessert Party – Specialist Adult Beverages
The Osborne Lights Signature Tree and Solders
Stocking Hung by the Fireplace – Jennings Osborne’s Family
A tribute to Jennings Osborne in the Osborne Electric Co Window on the Streets of America
Everything Gets Decorated…
The Osborne Family Lights Feature Marquee – Peace on Earth (The red light on the globe is the original location of the lights, Little Rock, AZ)
Santa high above the Osborne Spectacle of Dancing Lights
Lots of details to find around every corner.
The Osborne Spectacle of dancing Lights.
Is that Stitch in the Tire Swing?? He is one of many hidden characters.
More Details – That’s Mickey and Minnie sitting at the Table – Drinking from Frozen Cups ;-)
Mickey and Santa shake hands near the Globe. They shake with their left hand, the Boy Scout hand shake
A unique view of the lights..
The Osborne Electric Company was added in a Window on the Streets of America in 2015 – a lasting tribute tot he Osborne Lights.
Angels Dance behind Santa.
The Osborne Spectacle of Dancing Lights – Thanks for 20 years (1995-2015)
The Osborne Spectacle of Dancing Lights – Thanks for 20 years (1995-2015)
A hidden Tinker Bell calls out to 20 years of the lights. The Osborne Spectacle of Dancing Lights – Thanks for 20 years (1995-2015)
The Osborne Spectacle of Dancing Lights – Thanks for 20 years (1995-2015)
The Osborne Spectacle of Dancing Lights – Thanks for 20 years (1995-2015)
The Osborne Spectacle of Dancing Lights – Thanks for 20 years (1995-2015)
Hope that you are right.
Oh I so, so hope you are right!!!
I really, really hope you are right about this. Great pictures and creative thinking!
Thank You… While the name Osborne is gone, the lights will be amazing. I just hope we don’t have to wait until 2017.
Me too!
Thanks… and Fixed
Love your reasons and hope it’s true! Great photos!
Thank you… Hope we don’t have to wait for 2017
Interesting article. You make quite a few good points. Will be fun to see how it pans out.