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

[ToTBellHop]

She’s a 10 but she loves “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”…

 

[doctornick]

If anything, I think a criticism many of have Disney, in the whole, is an unwillingness to grapple with tough issues like death. The classics we love dealt with serious issues and then Wish dealt with…not much at all. And bombed.

Vintage Pixar basically made it a point to make sure you were gut punched and had to bawl your eyes out in those films.

 

[monothingie]

DisEnchantment’s long-awaited return for its 3 fans (Angela Bassett cannot wait!), Tiana’s Recession Adventure, It’s Tough to Be a Furry, and Unproblematic Bear Jamboree!

The Embassy Suites Inspired Polynesian DVC Tower

 

[ToTBellHop]

The Embassy Suites Inspired Polynesian DVC Tower

Fake news. We already know there’s no free breakfast. I have it under good authority that it’s a Red Roof Inn.

 

[wdwmagic]

So, now that Luminous is completed and debuted, what’s next? Anything in 2024? @wdwmagic .

Well something is coming, but not quite sure on the timing.

 

[monothingie]

The whole thing was built in record time, but the center barge was really an impressive achievement to get done for last night's debut.

Yes definitely quick for Disney, I mean USO only built 1/4 of a brand new theme park in the exact same time frame.

 

[imagineer97]

Well something is coming, but not quite sure on the timing.

Could you by any chance be more specific?

 

[monothingie]

Fake news. We already know there’s no free breakfast. I have it under good authority that it’s a Red Roof Inn.

Whoa I'm not made out of Red Roof Inn Money.....

 

[monothingie]

Well something is coming, but not quite sure on the timing.

Fingers Crossed for a Fabulous New and Exciting Kite Show Spectacular at Animal Kingdom!

 

[EvilChameleon]

I found the show to be quite enjoyable except for the already maligned "everyone dies!" segment. The hearts firing off from all the barges was a definite wow moment.

 

[denyuntilcaught]

Adding my completely random and unsolicited thoughts to the mix:

• The pyro design is stunning and, as others have noted, builds upon itself versus growing redundant. The opening and finale really blew me away.
• Speaking of finale, the hearts were sweet, as well as that moment of narration when she says "The symphony..." (single flare) "...of Us" (parameters with swelling of music). That latter moment caused tears to well in my eyes.
• The Coco + Epcot and When She Loved Me + Remember Me melodies were masterfully blended. That said, I continue to hate, hate, hate the IP mandate. Disney movie songs at Epcot just don't sound right to me.
• I actually found the In Memorium bit to be quite poignant.
• Overall, significant improvement over EF and Harmonious. Really plays at the heart strings with a smart, gorgeous concept that I think does the best it can given the parameters.

All in all, my favorite EPCOT show post-ROE.

 

[Ayla]

What confuses me is that spaceship earth is a part of the show so your really not getting the same show around the lake unless the timing was off and it wasn’t supposed to come on because the Christmas tree lit as well.

Yeah, I did not get why the Xmas tree all of the sudden lit up.

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

Yeah, I did not get why the Xmas tree all of the sudden lit up.

That’s why I’m confused if SSE was even supposed to light up, I thought maybe it was set on Epcot Forever timing still.

 

[Ayla]

So, now that Luminous is completed and debuted, what’s next? Anything in 2024? @wdwmagic .

You get Communicore (coming sometime in 2024)! Aren't you excited?!

 

[J4546]

communicore and tianas bayou adv should be opening in 2024. After that, gonna have a couple years off before anything new is built. Thats just how it goes though

 

[jrhwdw]

Well something is coming, but not quite sure on the timing.

Has it been approved or is TDO just thinking about it?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Yeah, I did not get why the Xmas tree all of the sudden lit up.

Because Christmas will not be ignored any longer.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

DisEnchantment’s long-awaited return for its 3 fans (Angela Bassett cannot wait!), Tiana’s Recession Adventure, It’s Tough to Be a Furry, and Unproblematic Bear Jamboree!

Pirates Bar in Adventureland (no further updates?)

And is Zootopia: The Show: 3D really going to be done by next year?

 

[Den Carter]

I posted my initial thoughts last night, but the park felt more "alive" than it has for years. Part of that is that World Celebration just had a beautiful vibe and everyone in the park seemed in high spirits.

On reflection:

The show itself was good, not great. Not HEA levels of feels. But I don't have much negative to say about it. More watchable than EF, less problematic (from a viewing perspective) than Harmonious. The original songs are beautiful. And as others have said, a brilliant new version of One Little Spark in the post-show.

I think Epcot is as Epcot-y as it's been for years, which is lovely.

But I'd like the show to have just a little something MORE. It lacked a truly unique wow moment.

I think overall last night was the happiest I've felt at Epcot for years, though, and that means a lot.

 

[bmr1591]

Well something is coming, but not quite sure on the timing.

The night parade?