News Reflections of Earth confirmed to be replaced by Harmonious

[M:SpilotISTC12]

It looks rather phallic. I always knew we were screwed when they announced this IP focused makeover of Epcot.

Well if Harmonious fails they can be used for "Making of Me" the firework extravaganza.

 

[aladdin2007]

IMO they look bigger in photos than they do in person.

It was nice today to only have to see one of those horrible barges on the water and no more were out there. I enjoyed the views while I could.

 

[Giss Neric]

The show is too technical. If one of those extending arms break or malfunction before the show, then you will obviously know that something is broken with only three working. Is B-mode going to be only two arms extending so it will look symmetrical?

Although it looks kinda majestic seeing all four arms extend with the lights and music accompanying it.

 

[TTA94]

The show is too technical. If one of those extending arms break or malfunction before the show, then you will obviously know that something is broken with only three working. Is B-mode going to be only two arms extending so it will look symmetrical?

Although it looks kinda majestic seeing all four arms extend with the lights and music accompanying it.

You would think they planned for the possibility of something breaking and have a backup or B-mode. Let’s hope.

 

[Thelazer]

You would think they planned for the possibility of something breaking and have a backup or B-mode. Let’s hope.

Strobe light.......

 

[montyz81]

... is it a ‘tail’, or a ‘finger’?

It’s a proverbial middle finger to all Epcot Center purists.

 

[marni1971]

What an ugly spud. Can’t wait for the rest.

 

[HauntedPirate]

What an ugly spud. Can’t wait for the rest.

I hope the rest are out in the lagoon by mid-March. Then I’ll be able to bask in their humongous glory!

 

[RSoxNo1]

It really looks like it's flipping off fans of Classic EPCOT.

 

[marni1971]

It really looks like it's flipping off fans of Classic EPCOT.

And fans of high standards.

 

[HauntedPirate]

And fans of high standards.

At this point, it’s not even high standards, it’s having standards higher than what comes from the managerial offices in Orlando and Burbank. Not exactly a high bar anymore. Sadly.

 

[yensidtlaw1969]

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I for one welcome our new Battle Bot overlords.

 

[donaldfan]

And fans of high standards.

Just watched your video on Original IllumiNations. Loved it, thank you!!

loved that zinger on show equipment hidden during the day ;-)

 

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Listen to the crowd at the end. Looks like they didn't find EPCOT Center boring after all.

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

So underwhelming

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

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Listen to the crowd at the end. Looks like they didn't find EPCOT Center boring after all.

They were so good at taking something so simple but arranging it so good. This was pretty much a laser Christmas light and Roman candle
Show but put together so well it didn’t matter.

 

[Surfin' Tuna]

Every evening
Brings an ending
Every day becomes a legacy

It's supposed to get easier with the passing of time, but I do not see that as the case here. For those of us who were so inspired by Epcot Center this just gets more painful every day. Illuminations: Reflections of Earth felt like the real deal and the original Epcot even if it was not, but it still had that magic. We lost dreamfinder, we lost Horizons, and we lost the Irons version of SSE but there was always hope that maybe they would get it right and bring back some of what we all loved so much. It didn't have to be the same, but it could have been in the same vein. Walking out and hearing, "ever on, another thousand circles 'round the sun," I always felt emotional and optimistic about life. Now the lyrics actually hurt, because all I hear is the part about an ending.

Who knows maybe I'll learn to love the more timeless and more Disney barges. Who needs a view across the lagoon anyway to remember what it once was. Sight lines never sold a plushie right?

 

[vikescaper]

I saw the taco barge in person for the first time yesterday and what an eyesore!

 

[WondersOfLife]

Yep. We’re definitely a cult.

 

[AGKoolAid]

I wonder what the likelihood of them actually expanding backstage dock once the show is up and running. Once they can get the crane out of there for good.