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News Epcot Forever to debut as interim show before full Reflections of Earth replacement
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Well, EPCOT is about a whole new world.
This is a show only those with the old time EPCOT nostalgia can really love.
For those without the nostalgia the gimmicky songs were, for me, just annoying. But I complain about gimmicky music in many of the shows.
This is a show only those with the old time EPCOT nostalgia can really love.
For those without the nostalgia the gimmicky songs were, for me, just annoying. But I complain about gimmicky music in many of the shows.
gerarar
Premium Member
Then again, this shouldn't come much as a surprise. For the weeks and days leading up to today, there were plenty of videos capturing the Epcot Forever testing, in which you can clearly hear "A Whole New World" at the end.
Surprised it didn't garnet a reaction then when first revealed/tested.
Surprised it didn't garnet a reaction then when first revealed/tested.
Surferboy567
Well-Known Member
So...I liked the show, I really didn’t even mind a whole new world since it made sense. I couldn’t help think though...that’s it? It lacked the emotional “we go on” punch of illuminations but then it did fix the (in my opinion) pacing problem that Illuminations had. So maybe those two cancel each other out? I’m not sure how to feel...I kinda missed the lack of special effects since I’m so used to effect heavy shows. I liked hearing the classic Epcot music but why the kids? That was super weird wish they spent more time on One Little Spark, and Golden Dream. Also no Destiny? Liked hearing Walt. Anyways, I liked the show but as I thought I’m super excited for HarmonUS. I’m excited to see how this plays in person though.
Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY EPCOT AND MAGIC KINGDOM!
Oh...and loved the fire kites.
Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY EPCOT AND MAGIC KINGDOM!
Oh...and loved the fire kites.
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surfsupdon
Well-Known Member
I loved the fireworks! High numbers.
The show just didn’t feel grand. Not yet anyways.
The show just didn’t feel grand. Not yet anyways.
tirian
Well-Known Member
Those elements worked well; too bad they were attached to a series of “greatest hits” clips instead of being allowed to build naturally from one song and emotion to another.
I’m a huge Epcot fan. I love that park. I don’t know if I’d suggest this show to someone who isn’t familiar with the old attractions and who doesn’t have existing emotional connections, because without that point of reference, this show makes zero sense.
lilclerk
Well-Known Member
I thought it was beautiful until the LM and Aladdin songs
HMF
Well-Known Member
My thoughts-This show is nice for what it is which is basically an Epcot nostalgia clip show with fireworks. It does not anywhere near approach the heart or depth of meaning that Reflections of Earth had. What is more disconcerting is that it is likely leagues better than what will ultimately replace it.
Cmdr_Crimson
Well-Known Member
Also using a Walt clip for a city of the future that never to came to fruition...
Brer Oswald
Well-Known Member
So close. Sooooooo close.
Atomicmickey
Well-Known Member
MINUSES
Kid's voices bleah. Might like better if sound quality was better. Jury's out.
ALADDIN
PLUSES
Lots of original music, TON, etc.
Good fireworks
Fire kites!
ANOTHER MINUS
-Each piece seemed so disjointed and . . . short.
PLUS
veggie, veggie, fruit, fruit
PLUS
Hey, this is just an interim show. So they did a lot for a stand-in, I think.
MINUS, AGAIN
ALADDIN
Kid's voices bleah. Might like better if sound quality was better. Jury's out.
ALADDIN
PLUSES
Lots of original music, TON, etc.
Good fireworks
Fire kites!
ANOTHER MINUS
-Each piece seemed so disjointed and . . . short.
PLUS
veggie, veggie, fruit, fruit
PLUS
Hey, this is just an interim show. So they did a lot for a stand-in, I think.
MINUS, AGAIN
ALADDIN
Walt_Disney
Active Member
I absolutely loved it. I’m all for adding the IPs. It ties all of Disney together and makes it fun to listen to some music we all know. Great show!
JohnD
Well-Known Member
My only gripe with Illuminations is the extended segment of the globe spinning to the music but no fireworks. It was like a “pause” in the show. This didn’t have that. I like the new show. But overall Illuminations is still better.
Mikey73181
Well-Known Member
Well...it wasn’t terrible...but it’s no ROE.
I liked when the torches came on during the pre show, but then they just went off with the lights at the beginning, no more blowing them out. Then they quickly come back on during the Tapestry music then go back off until it’s over. They are still on now, don’t know for how long since it’s new post show music playing too.
I liked when the torches came on during the pre show, but then they just went off with the lights at the beginning, no more blowing them out. Then they quickly come back on during the Tapestry music then go back off until it’s over. They are still on now, don’t know for how long since it’s new post show music playing too.
Gotta say, I’m a little underwhelmed. Like most things, it’s gotta be better in person.
Watched it with my Disney-loving but non-EPCOT historian wife. While she recognized Soarin’, Tapestry and Spark, a lot of her reaction was “Where is this music from?” Then of course, Whole New World comes on and she says “Ah, that I know. But why is it playing in EPCOT?” I’m guessing most visitors over the next year will have similar reactions.
“What is this from? Now what is this from? Oooooo!! I love Aladdin!”
And I’m guessing that’s the point Disney wants to make.
Watched it with my Disney-loving but non-EPCOT historian wife. While she recognized Soarin’, Tapestry and Spark, a lot of her reaction was “Where is this music from?” Then of course, Whole New World comes on and she says “Ah, that I know. But why is it playing in EPCOT?” I’m guessing most visitors over the next year will have similar reactions.
“What is this from? Now what is this from? Oooooo!! I love Aladdin!”
And I’m guessing that’s the point Disney wants to make.
Epcot82Guy
Well-Known Member
That was so incredibly disappointing. I really have no intent of seeing it every again. The show was pretty good up until the incredible slap in the face. For the first time ever in my life, I don't want to be in Epcot. It seems clear this is meant to appeal to no one to set up HarmoniUS for success. Which is so infuriating.