News EPCOT's Harmonious to be replaced with new nighttime spectacular Luminous

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

The emphasis on A) the barges will be moved in/out of the lagoon everyday, and B) the hexagonal setup means the show looks the same no matter where you are around the lagoon, is pretty funny. About as close as you're going to get to Disney saying, "Fine, we heard you, you didn't like the Harmonious barges. We didn't do that this time!"

But the nesting of the smaller barges into the larger ones, and how they can move and store them as one unit, is smart engineering. Hopefully the show's content matches the care that was put into the infrastructure design.

It’s funny that he said you have the same show around the lake, that’s something they came up with in the 80’s

 

[Vinnie Mac]

No shade to this person, but I believe he also said Guardians was the best ride Disney has ever created.....

What is that supposed to mean. A lot have people have said that over the past year...

 

[JohnD]

The emphasis on A) the barges will be moved in/out of the lagoon everyday, and B) the hexagonal setup means the show looks the same no matter where you are around the lagoon, is pretty funny. About as close as you're going to get to Disney saying, "Fine, we heard you, you didn't like the Harmonious barges. We didn't do that this time!"

But the nesting of the smaller barges into the larger ones, and how they can move and store them as one unit, is smart engineering. Hopefully the show's content matches the care that was put into the infrastructure design.

I read that into it too and the part it looks the same from around the lagoon. I have a dinner reservation at Rose & Crown before the show and plan on standing at their outside viewing area available to guests.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Walt Disney World has shared a new behind-the-scenes video of Luminous: The Symphony of Us.

Video definitely highlighting elements people disliked about Harmonius: Showing the barges morning in and out of the lagoon, highlighting that the view will be the same from wherever you are around the lagoon, etc.

 

[Starship824]

I think Guardians is one of the best rides I've been on at WDW. It's just incredibly FUN.

Anyway - that video gets me incredibly excited. Everything looks great. Love how the gentleman had to say basically no matter where you are the view is the same. Ha!

To me that seemed like clear jab at Harmonious and just reassuring people that you can watch it from anywhere in world showcase.

 

[Vinnie Mac]

The behind the scenes video is really interesting to me. It's less of a marketing video with corporate buzzwords and more-so a genuine and charming view into the BTS operations of the show. Pretty cool!

 

[Vinnie Mac]

Video definitely highlighting elements people disliked about Harmonius: Showing the barges morning in and out of the lagoon, highlighting that the view will be the same from wherever you are around the lagoon, etc.

It's gonna be nice not having to crowd around 2 spots in the lagoon to get the best view

 

[dlpwishes]

The behind the scenes video is really interesting to me. It's less of a marketing video with corporate buzzwords and more-so a genuine and charming view into the BTS operations of the show. Pretty cool!

I feel like this is something I have often appreciated about DLP videos - often showing cast members, engineers, etc involved in the process and talking about their projects without all the flashy images and wording we see from US park previews. Makes me far more excited about what is to come and appreciate those working on it all.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The behind the scenes video is really interesting to me. It's less of a marketing video with corporate buzzwords and more-so a genuine and charming view into the BTS operations of the show. Pretty cool!

and highlighting all the different people and roles/skills it takes to pull off a nighttime spectacular. Enjoyed it!

 

[JD80]

and highlighting all the different people and roles/skills it takes to pull off a nighttime spectacular. Enjoyed it!

I like that aspect as well. I like humanizing these projects and you can see the imagineer's passion. Make it a little harder for some people to toss out blanket insults to everyone working on these projects.

 

[Mediachi]

Walt Disney World has shared a new behind-the-scenes video of Luminous: The Symphony of Us.

I can see they incorporated elements of Harmonious' visuals into this show, except without the easily malfunctionable LED screens, and that they're able to move the barges in and out of the lagoon every day.

Really looking forward to tomorrow night! I just hope it comes with a good soundtrack because from what I'm seeing from footage from outside the park, the show looks promising.

(Oh and the fountain barges across the lagoon are really cool)

 

[Den Carter]

Lots of movement and scurrying behind the scrims in World Celebration today, based on my view from the monorail loop. Talking of, that onboard spiel still refers to Future World. Update tomorrow?

 

[wdwmagic]

Center barge arrives in World Showcase Lagoon, completing the new hardware for Luminous - The Symphony of Us​

Center barge arrives in World Showcase Lagoon, completing the new hardware for Luminous - The Symphony of Us

Center barge arrives in World Showcase Lagoon, completing the new hardware for Luminous - The Symphony of Us

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[Captain Barbossa]

Any word on an official DP livestream for tomorrow night?

 

[pdude81]

Any word on a official DP livestream for tomorrow night?

Ah Disney Parks. For a second I thought I clicked this was the CFTOD thread. I almost responded very inappropriately.

Nothing I can find yet from parks blog. They may prefer to make people go to the parks to see it, although there will be many other streams and videos available.

 

[ToTBellHop]

We may actually have a keeper here.

 

[Mediachi]

Any word on a official DP livestream for tomorrow night?

They'd usually announce it like a week or day in advance so highly unlikely. But many park streamers will be live for it of course.

 

[TTA94]

Walt Disney World has shared a new behind-the-scenes video of Luminous: The Symphony of Us.

I love that this still has the look of Harmonious but in a different way. Now let’s hope the soundtrack is really good.

 

[jrhwdw]

We may actually have a keeper here.

I hope you're right and I so hope tomorrow night goes well!!!!!

 

[Disney Analyst]

Walt Disney World has shared a new behind-the-scenes video of Luminous: The Symphony of Us.

One of the better behind the scenes they have done! Very cool to see the actual people behind the programming, and get a glimpse at the software they use.