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

[Cmdr_Crimson]

The only problem was when they added the crap about The place where dreams come true in 2006 through the end of it's run.

The earlier versions Jim Sounded invested in the narration


The 2006 version he sounds like.."Meh Whatever they butchered this up enough. But, I'll give it a go.."


Also, don't get me started on that Celebrate You song they played as well after The Promise in 2008...

 

[jrhwdw]

The only problem was when they added the crap about The place where dreams come true in 2006 through the end of it's run.

Yeah, that didn't hurt ROE any!......

 

[wdwmagic]

Photos from today - the pilings are all over the place now - looking quite a wide show - which is a good thing IMO.

World Showcase Lagoon firework platform construction - July 25 2023

World Showcase Lagoon firework platform construction - July 25 2023

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[Disney Glimpses]

I haven't really kept up on this thread, so apologies if this was answered already but do we know what these pilings are for?

 

[DCBaker]

I haven't really kept up on this thread, so apologies if this was answered already but do we know what these pilings are for?

From @wdwmagic

"Additional pilings have been added, radiating out from the central dock. The pilings will allow a large number of barges to be docked in the lagoon to provide launch points for fireworks and lighting."

More pilings added to EPCOT's World Showcase Lagoon as preparations for new fireworks show continue

More pilings added to EPCOT's World Showcase Lagoon as preparations for new fireworks show continue

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[Disney Glimpses]

From @wdwmagic

"Additional pilings have been added, radiating out from the central dock. The pilings will allow a large number of barges to be docked in the lagoon to provide launch points for fireworks and lighting."

More pilings added to EPCOT's World Showcase Lagoon as preparations for new fireworks show continue

More pilings added to EPCOT's World Showcase Lagoon as preparations for new fireworks show continue

www.wdwmagic.com

Guess I should've read the article! Sorry, thanks!

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

From @wdwmagic

"Additional pilings have been added, radiating out from the central dock. The pilings will allow a large number of barges to be docked in the lagoon to provide launch points for fireworks and lighting."

More pilings added to EPCOT's World Showcase Lagoon as preparations for new fireworks show continue

More pilings added to EPCOT's World Showcase Lagoon as preparations for new fireworks show continue

www.wdwmagic.com

Hopefully they can be themed to within the section of WS it's located in...

 

[TTA94]

Photos from today - the pilings are all over the place now - looking quite a wide show - which is a good thing IMO.

World Showcase Lagoon firework platform construction - July 25 2023

World Showcase Lagoon firework platform construction - July 25 2023

www.wdwmagic.com

Not to bring the fountains up again but having scattered barges around WS lagoon with fountains on them would have given nice WoC feel. It’s a shame.

 

[stuart]

Not to bring the fountains up again but having scattered barges around WS lagoon with fountains on them would have given nice WoC feel. It’s a shame.

Looking at the concept art, it does look like the multiple black barges, shown previously in this thread from bioreconstruct's pics, tie in with the black barges with the lights. They appear to have water coming from them as well, so maybe we'll get a similar ish effect?

 

[TTA94]

Looking at the concept art, it does look like the multiple black barges, shown previously in this thread from bioreconstruct's pics, tie in with the black barges with the lights. They appear to have water coming from them as well, so maybe we'll get a similar ish effect?

That’s what I thought to, but it could have been one of the cuts unfortunately.

 

[wdwfan22]

Yeah, false lol

It was true. If the show was good it wouldn’t have been removed.

 

[jpeden]

It was true. If the show was good it wouldn’t have been removed.

I think he meant false in relation to your comment that only die hard fans cared about the hardware, which is false. They got constant complaints about the hardware in the lagoon as evidenced by numerous insiders on the board.

In addition to that the show wasn’t keeping people in the park at night based on the third party restaurant operator complaints. Both of those together spelled doom.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I think he meant false in relation to your comment that only die hard fans cared about the hardware, which is false. They got constant complaints about the hardware in the lagoon as evidenced by numerous insiders on the board.

In addition to that the show wasn’t keeping people in the park at night based on the third party restaurant operator complaints. Both of those together spelled doom.

And the angles to best see the show didn't line up with where the restaurants that had views were. Same for the dessert party/private party viewing areas and also where the firework cruise boats docked ... So even for the people that did stay for the show, no motivation to spend extra money to watch it

 

[Disney Glimpses]

It was true. If the show was good it wouldn’t have been removed.

The two ideas are not mutually exclusive. Yes, if the show was overwhelmingly amazing, they probably would not have removed it. But the primary complaint was absolutely the abhorrent sight lines. If those barges were brought in temporarily each night, we'd still have Harmonious today.

 

[Bocabear]

Looking at the concept art, it does look like the multiple black barges, shown previously in this thread from bioreconstruct's pics, tie in with the black barges with the lights. They appear to have water coming from them as well, so maybe we'll get a similar ish effect?View attachment 733039

THis concept art is so vague though...How can anyone make any predictions based on this...other than it will have fountains and fireworks...and lasers....maybe.... and it will be in the water......other than that...lol, Who knows....

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

I believe the fountains were cut from this show, it's pretty much just lots of pyro and lights in a circular configuration around the middle.

That’s a shame, fountains were always a big part of Epcot. Their show elements were always something to look forward to. Maybe when they seat no significant water affects they mean nothing more impressive than Illuminations but only one can hope. Still don’t get what all this development in the center is.

 

[monorail81]

Based on the concept art, they will need to tear down America Gardens Theater to get that view.

 

[vikescaper]

Based on the concept art, they will need to tear down America Gardens Theater to get that view.

I like that idea but let’s take it one step further! Move all of the shows that would be held at America Gardens Theater to CommuniCore Plaza. Tear down America Gardens Theater and replace it with a new full service restaurant with views of WSL. They could even theme the restaurant to a Disney character. Maybe Tiana!

 

[jrhwdw]

I like that idea but let’s take it one step further! Move all of the shows that would be held at America Gardens Theater to CommuniCore Plaza. Tear down America Gardens Theater and replace it with a new full service restaurant with views of WSL. They could even theme the restaurant to a Disney character. Maybe Tiana!

Would Candlelight fit in World Celebration, size wise?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Would Candlelight fit in World Celebration, size wise?

Not for th crowd or even the crowds that Eat to the Beat gets. It's definitely more of a smaller space and for people to walk by, etc

Max capacity of American Gardens theater is 1,800