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

[vikescaper]

Would Candlelight fit in World Celebration, size wise?

If we can dream it, we can do it!

 

[Starship824]

If we can dream it, we can do it!

Yes we can!

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

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!

In other words you want it to look like how it was In the hot Blinding Floridian sun (With no shade mind you) from the early 80's?
Image from RetroWDW

 

[vikescaper]

In other words you want it to look like how it was In the hot Blinding Floridian sun (With no shade mind you) from the early 80's?
Image from RetroWDW

Yes!

 

[monorail81]

In other words you want it to look like how it was In the hot Blinding Floridian sun (With no shade mind you) from the early 80's?
Image from RetroWDW

Nope. Not me. I was simply pointing out that to achieve the view they depicted, the theater will need to go the way of the tacos, Stargate, and ROE globe. Thinking about it now, I can see them them tearing it down, turning it into a little “park” and charging for a dessert party.

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

In other words you want it to look like how it was In the hot Blinding Floridian sun (With no shade mind you) from the early 80's?
Image from RetroWDW

The way I see it we that is a rooftop view in the concept

 

[EvilChameleon]

These barges look fascinating.

 

[James Alucobond]

These barges look fascinating.

Going by the artwork and assuming relative accuracy, they seem consistent with the design of the six or so barges that will ring the center of the lagoon, with the 20+ smaller platforms forming three additional rings around them.

 

[Thelazer]

Interesting, looking at it, it looks like there is mounting points for something on the outside edges (lights?)
I'd assume led screen will be cladded up on the sides on that arch framework also.

I am guessing fountain nozzles on the top of the platform.
Not sure what that long T shape silver / white is. Could be a flame bar for fire effects.

Not to sure about why there is a open slot in the center (that U shape) perhaps easy slot it into a pile in the lake.
Would make it easy to drive in / out and hookup each night that way.

 

[SaucyBoy]

Another angle

 

[Thelazer]

Okay T-shape is a wiring raceway. Likely for fireworks.
The 4 square shapes just in front of it, likely mounting points for moving head lights.
The 8 supports up at edge, likely fountain mounting area.

 

[vikescaper]

Am I the only one trying to figure out which outboard motors these have?

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[vikescaper]

Am I the only one trying to figure out which outboard motors these have?

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I may be way off, though.

 

[TTA94]

Okay T-shape is a wiring raceway. Likely for fireworks.
The 4 square shapes just in front of it, likely mounting points for moving head lights.
The 8 supports up at edge, likely fountain mounting area.

I don’t see the pluming for fountains though, but maybe it’s there or will be?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Definitely look like the arch shape of those in the center of the concept art - those seem to have lights in them and firework platforms

 

[TTA94]

Definitely look like the arch shape of those in the center of the concept art - those seem to have lights in them and firework platforms

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If so there should be 4 of these barges?

 

[James Alucobond]

If so there should be 4 of these barges?

6. The art shows two on either side and one head-on. There is presumably another hidden behind the central array.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Another angle

These will be the platforms for the drones.

 

[Squishy]

6. The art shows two on either side and one head-on. There is presumably another hidden behind the central array.

How are they supposed to fit 6? I know Harmonious was all back there at one point but 6 for daily operations seems like a hassle. These arent that small either, I do wonder if the blue color is going to make it stand out even more in the lagoon compared to all black like Harmonious was.

 

[TTA94]

Seeing these new barges makes me feel a little bit better about this show. I’m cautiously optimistic maybe it will still be visually impressive but in a simpler way than Harmonious. I suppose the word “simpler”, which scared me, doesn’t necessarily mean it will be less visually impressive as Harmonious was. But we’ll see.