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

[Hakunamatata]

Having made my way around the lagoon, there are very few horrible spots to view from. This should be enjoyable from most locations around the lagoon which should help spread people out.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Tons of people here tonight. You could cut the anticipation with a churro.
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Sorry for the blur. Taken while walking and admiring the standby line for the second processional stretching back to Germany.

How much has your camera had to drink tonight?

 

[SaucyBoy]

The section called Loss. It's mean to tug at heartstrings:

“People will cry,” Davison said. “It's just one of these things where if you allow yourself to have that emotion, let it … just for once in the darkness.” The show’s creators actually crafted a moment for just that kind of reaction at the end of the loss section. But they don’t dwell there for long. With bursts of light and brand-new types of fireworks, the show’s finale reminds guests that they are never alone."

I don't want to feel loss or sadness during an evening fireworks show. People should feel moved by music, not manipulated. Perhaps this description is melodramatic, at least I hope.

I cried a lot during IllumiNations and it wasn't from sadness but just from being overwhelmed with (good) emotions.

 

[Disney Analyst]

That's a lot of fountains.

 

[Doberge]

Is there a Disney Parks stream? Disney ran one for Harmonious but I haven't been able to find info on an official one for tonight.

 

[SaucyBoy]

Why oh why did I ever move from Orlando?! Lol!! I'd give anything to be strolling around WS with some great beverages and friends waiting for this show to start. Ahhh, the good ole days.

 

[MisterPenguin]

And this is why I made the decision to wait and see this another night after all the bloggers have seen it and those “Absolutely Must be there for the very first showing” fans. Will be way more enjoyable to wait.

Were heading out. I'll watch it tomorrow night when it'll be bitterly cold (for Floridians) and a lesser crowd. Not going to stake out a space for 2 hours.

 

[pigglewiggle]

I cried a lot during IllumiNations and it wasn't from sadness but just from being overwhelmed with (good) emotions.

I still cry listening to Illuminations. Hopefully the music is beautiful enough to move me in the same way. The new Epcot entrance music moves me.

Almost time!

 

[brb1006]

That's a lot of fountains.

Those fountains are a palette cleanser compared to the Taco Barge Fountains!

 

[brb1006]

I wonder if Luminous has new preshow music?

 

[Vinnie Mac]

Those fountains are a palette cleanser compared to the Taco Barge Fountains!

Oh my god. I forgot how bad this looked. It's crazy how far we've come

 

[bmr1591]

I wonder if the fountains are testing tonight before the premiere or if it’s a nightly pre show.

 

[MisterPenguin]

There are now as many vloggers in the park as there are Disney managers.

 

[SplashJacket]

There are now as many vloggers in the park as there are Disney managers.

Yet there’s no presidents of Animal Kingdom, there will only ever be one

 

[TheEPCOTHistorian]

Main barges are synched to their mini barges, all lit with red flares. Honestly kinda neat looking.

 

[vikescaper]

I wonder if Luminous has new preshow music?

I hope so! The Epcot Forever and Harmonious preshow music never did anything for me.

 

[TheEPCOTHistorian]

If the show narration is done by the guy who does the 7:30 announcement, it's going to be a very, VERY big win. Incredibly commanding and powerful.

 

[Hakunamatata]

How much has your camera had to drink tonight?

The camera and its handler are alcohol free.

 

[Hakunamatata]

If the show narration is done by the guy who does the 7:30 announcement, it's going to be a very, VERY big win. Incredibly commanding and powerful.

Yep. Very smooth velvety voice.

 

[jrhwdw]

If the show narration is done by the guy who does the 7:30 announcement, it's going to be a very, VERY big win. Incredibly commanding and powerful.

Tried to find it on RTV1 and I couldn't.

Do we know if this guy is tied to L:SOU or is he just the current Epcot Announcer?