News Epcot Forever to debut as interim show before full Reflections of Earth replacement

[Brer Oswald]

I like your list. You forgot Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand.

I don’t think it’s as bad. Maybe if they played it 4000 times though.

 

[Disone]

I’m Pretty sure it was written for figment to host the show and they couldn’t afford David G, so they had a random kid do it. Seriously, the only thing that makes sense.

I was there live. It has some nice moments. The kites are really cool. I like it better than happily ever after......

Could not disagree with this more. From Pacing to the emotions to the Grand score.... I know it's a World of Color style clip show but still, happily ever after has it all over this show.

I've had the pleasure of being to the premiere of both shows. The Crowd went nuts for Happily Ever After. That did not happen tonight at Epcot Forever.

 

[jrhwdw]

I don’t know how long ago it was, but I’m pretty sure Martin warned us about the Whole New World part.

Someone did I think, I don't remember if it was Martin or how recent it was.....

Forgot to put in a like for World Of Motion!

 

[jhendrix]

Some have said the pacing was better than ROE, because there's no slow portion in EF. I actually think that strengthened ROE. That's why ROE was so powerful. It wasn't afraid to use slow emotional parts in the music and turn down the visual show to low in order to accentuate the highs. There was more depth to ROE. The story telling was just better, in addition to a more compelling story.

I know this is just temporary, but I have hard time seeing Disney using that same level of story telling with HMUS. More likely they'll just go for non-stop action.

It was also interesting to me that there were only two times I could hear the crowd cheer from livestream: 1. During the 5 seconds ROE music played, and the 10 seconds Tapestry of Nations music played.
That says something...

 

[tribbleorlfl]

Add “Whole New World” to list of Disney songs I now dislike:

• How Far I’ll Go
• Building Snowman
• Go the Distance
• Won’t say I’m in love
• You’ll be in my heart
• Part of your World
• Out There
• Reflections
• The Pocahontas Soundtrack
• Oh Oh oh Zootopia Song
• Whole New World

Yeah, that’s gonna get me some hate.

Well, there's no accounting for taste.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

If that were the case they would not have brought Captain EO back and brought back Captain EO merch etc.

I always was disturbed by that warning sign..

Now I know why....

 

[Figment82]

I’m holding off watching any videos until I see the show in person on Sunday, but all of your comments have definitely lowered my expectations a great deal!

 

[Jeremy Geertsema]

I wonder how many people were turning to friends and asking “what song is that from” ...

My problem with the show exactly. The vast majority of people watching this show every night, will not have a clue what the music is (until Whole New World ).

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

Another hot take after rewinding the live stream and watching the show again:

BIG missed opportunity to finish with "We've Just Begun to Dream" after that last Walt quote about Epcot always in a state of becoming. While I don't like the inclusion of "A Whole New World" towards the end, I can see how it "fits" into the idea of the show, and I'd be more accepting of it if the show ended on an actual piece of EPCOT music. And WJBTD was the perfect song for that.

Seriously, imagine this re-recorded as the ending finale to the show. Can't emphasize what a huge swing and a miss this is the more I think about it.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

I would’ve been content if there was a brief 30sec rearrangement of “We Go On” or “Promise” at the end.

 

[surfsupdon]

How was the crowd reaction in person? Wild hysteria? Or stiff upper lip? What was the post show vibe in Park?

 

[Brer Oswald]

Well, there's no accounting for taste.

In my defence, I was okay with half of these songs when I first heard them. But when you replay a decent song like it’s When You Wish Upon A Star, I just get tired of it.

 

[Yert3]

How was the crowd reaction in person? Wild hysteria? Or stiff upper lip? What was the post show vibe in Park?

Most conversations I overheard said RoE is better, And they’re not wrong

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Me after I hear the children saying the quotes of attractions they never experienced..

What does it say about the stuff they actually grew up with that they prefer the things they didn’t have?

 

[ChrisFL]

I don't think anyone expected this show to be better

 

[Brer Oswald]

I don't think anyone expected this show to be better

But if this show is bad, what does that say about the next one?

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

Why are there so little fireworks in this show? Why aren't there more lasers and search lights and special effects. Oof, sitting at home contemplating this show is not good. There are tons of missteps that need to be fixed and fast or this is gonna flop harder than ROL.

Lasers don't really show up on camera.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

This music probably spoiled me for this show, but it cuts much closer to the heart of what EPCOT Center was whilst holding onto the nostalgia for the tangibles.

Dreams of Future Past, by EO

15 track album

eohorizonsmusic.bandcamp.com

 

[Musical Mermaid]

Someone did I think, I don't remember if it was Martin or how recent it was.....

Forgot to put in a like for World Of Motion!

I found the post, it was in another thread.

It’ll be like a whole new world showcase.

 

[Tiggersk82]

In what universe does "A Whole New World" make sense as part of a "love letter to Epcot"?