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

[Starship824]

HEA ran without fireworks in February 2020 due to high winds. I had a dessert party for that night.

It also ran without fireworks in 2021 due to a fire at the launch site the night before while testing Enchantment... That should have been their sign then lol

 

[wbostic12]

Here's a show from Sept 26, 2023. 1st show at 8pm was cancelled due to rain but 2nd show at 9:30pm proceeded since rain stopped by then.

The double pyro is obvious/seen when the colored comets launch from the individual barges in the moat during the finale.

With regard to running with no fireworks, it has happened before at EPCOT. This one from 2008

Illuminations without fireworks...

...Sure was neato tonight...I love me some laser beams...yeehaw!

forums.wdwmagic.com

It’s a good day when you wake up and you get both your questions answered. Thank you!
One more then: I know there’s a pretty solid threshold at DLR for fireworks being either turned to B-mode or cancelled. Is there anything comparable in Florida, or is it just based on whether it seems as if it would be dangerous?

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Here's where things stand on the Luminous approval poll after almost two weeks of shows. Don't forget to cast your vote and/or change it if you have now seen it in person.

 

[Starship824]

Here's where things stand on the Luminous approval poll after almost two weeks of shows. Don't forget to cast your vote and/or change it if you have now seen it in person.
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Can I change my vote lol

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Can I change my vote lol

Of course! Click on the link to the thread and then click "Change vote"

 

[Starship824]

Of course! Click on the link to the thread and then click "Change vote"

Oh thanks, I didn't see that option!

 

[OSUPhantom]

Oh thanks, I didn't see that option!

What did you change it to? I’m curious.

 

[JD80]

Saw it last night. The videos do it zero justice. Watched from Italy and it was fantastic. A++

 

[Starship824]

What did you change it to? I’m curious.

Great, best option now, seen on video

 

[MisterPenguin]

HEA ran without fireworks in February 2020 due to high winds. I had a dessert party for that night.

Trying to get a spot at the railing that night...

 

[Disney Analyst]

Just watched a video of the showing without pyro. Really nice to see the fountains and lighting, which are all very well designed.

 

[waltography]

If they decide to set up a proper inclement weather version a la Taste of F!, I think they could just present the Heartbeat Symphony section as is, the spotlights and fountains look gorgeous in the rain and it doesn't drag out the show much longer than the fountains and lasers can carry it. Call it Luminous: The First Movement if they want to keep with the symphonic metaphor.

 

[Squishy]

Luminous did a full run thru without pyro last night around 1am so they mustve been expecting this.

Luminous did another run without pyro at 1am tonight, I think with the NYE tag. The spotlights could be seen in DHS parking lot.

 

[SaucyBoy]

I’ve seen this show in person the last two nights, with a third viewing tonight. Videos do not do it justice at all. This might be one of the best fireworks shows Disney has ever done in my lifetime, and I say that has a fan boi of RoE. I still think it could use a few touch ups here and there, but overall this is a true home run. That opening and finale with the heart fireworks, wow

 

[JD80]

I saw two people quietly tearing up next to me after the finale, wiping away their tears.

I don't think the finale needs more boom. It's a strong finish that more Pyro could be a distraction. The coordination of fountains, lights lasers and Pyro is fantastic.

Can't wait to see it again on friday.

 

[jrhwdw]

Luminous did another run without pyro at 1am tonight, I think with the NYE tag. The spotlights could be seen in DHS parking lot.
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Great!!! Then Luminous should be Twice on NYE! As it should be!!

 

[SaucyBoy]

I saw two people quietly tearing up next to me after the finale, wiping away their tears.

I don't think the finale needs more boom. It's a strong finish that more Pyro could be a distraction. The coordination of fountains, lights lasers and Pyro is fantastic.

Can't wait to see it again on friday.

Adding on, I heard crowd reactions that I haven't heard since RoE the last two nights. Guests know when a show is great. What a remarkable time for Epcot! Sad tonight is my last night to see it until March.

 

[JD80]

Also they are using lasers with great effect on the smoke from Pyro on multiple layers above the barges and in the sky. There are some projected shapes and effects above the center barge that I never saw in the videos.

 

[trainplane3]

Are the tarps that were tested a while ago going to be installed on the barges at some point? Not a big deal since the barges aren't very intrusive when in the lagoon but it would make them look cleaner.

 

[Vinnie Mac]

Are the tarps that were tested a while ago going to be installed on the barges at some point? Not a big deal since the barges aren't very intrusive when in the lagoon but it would make them look cleaner.

I was thinking about that a couple of days ago. I feel like it might be a bit of a fire risk especially with the center barge pyro