trainplane3
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And actually being a fireworks show.
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News EPCOT's Harmonious to be replaced with new nighttime spectacular Luminous
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pigglewiggle
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Yes, I've seen Illuminations countless times. We still play the music here at home. I mistyped, meant I have yet to see Luminous in person.
I wish Luminous was completely instrumental.
Andrew25
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I'm fortunate to have watched Luminious 15+ times now... and I kind of prefer it over Illuminations overall? Nothing beats the Illuminations intro... but Luminous is a wonderful show, and the crowd reacts very well to it.
We can go back and forth about whether the show "fits" in Epcot... but it's a wonderful experience and very Epcot-y at the start/end. The middle portions, like Illuminations, can change overnight and won't impact the key points of the show.
As for whether or not Luminous is creating more or less business in dining packages/revenue... I think a lot of that can be attributed to some of the ridiculous pricing along with the emphasis of arriving earlier in the day to experience some of the headliners and people deciding to head out earlier in the day.
Heck, on some days Genie+ & a Lightning Lane can be the price of a dinner, so people are just substituting probably...
We can go back and forth about whether the show "fits" in Epcot... but it's a wonderful experience and very Epcot-y at the start/end. The middle portions, like Illuminations, can change overnight and won't impact the key points of the show.
As for whether or not Luminous is creating more or less business in dining packages/revenue... I think a lot of that can be attributed to some of the ridiculous pricing along with the emphasis of arriving earlier in the day to experience some of the headliners and people deciding to head out earlier in the day.
Heck, on some days Genie+ & a Lightning Lane can be the price of a dinner, so people are just substituting probably...
TTA94
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IF they really are going to Up entertainment in 2025 for their unofficial answer to EU lol, maybe we could see a few Luminous changes and or additions? coughdronescough lol.
Disgruntled Walt
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This data is good to see, as a RoE diehard. I'm hopeful that someday they can bring it back, even just for special occasions, as it would undoubtedly be popular.
TrainsOfDisney
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A throwback night with Illuminations and a modified version of Tapestry of Nations would sell out fast. Add in Off Kilter, Magic Journeys, and a Dreamfinder meet and greet and you have a gold mine.
Disgruntled Walt
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It would sell out fast, but I actually wouldn't buy it. I don't do the hard-ticket events, and I don't think I ever will. (I actually just hope they bring back the show long-term...probably a pipe dream, but you never know!)
Brian
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The Earth barge is gone, and I'm not quite sure how they'd run the show without it. It played a critical role in moving the show along.
Disgruntled Walt
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Replace the Earth screen segments with colorful fountain segments. Boom. No one could see what was on the Earth screen anyway, so this would actually be an improvement!
pixargal
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I was at Disney this past weekend and finally got to see Luminous in person. I thought it was okay. The fireworks were impressive, but the music was not memorable. I think the music from Harmonious was better, I just hated the permanent structures and the chaos of the show. I really wanted to like it. I bought DVC points at Boardwalk because my family enjoyed ending the night at Epcot watching Illuminations. Now I can just watch the best part of the new show from my balcony at Boardwalk and avoid the crowds.
Squishy
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They need to add the flame throwers that were planned for it.
TrainsOfDisney
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They ran a modified version of the show without it during refurbishments - would be easy to make it happen - with some modifications of course.
Disstevefan1
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I thought it was only me. But I did enjoy Illuminations and I miss it.
Disgruntled Walt
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That's kind of the most amazing thing about RoE is how popular it was DESPITE the long dead-space in the middle with the screens. Imagine if they used the fountain apparatus they have now! It would be INCREDIBLE with the music!
Brian
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Starship824
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Although I am a little disappointed that it's not higher, you do kind of have to take into account that there's not as much data to go off of yet unlike the previous shows which had run for years and this is only run for what 6 months and hasn't gone through even summer yet. Honestly this is probably my personal bias because I love the show so much. Let's also not forgot a lot of the same people who love Harmonious also hated it at first...
Andrew25
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Agree - the start/end are very good and fits Epcot. Everything else in the middle can be swapped/rearranged.
I'm with you on it being the best finale at WDW.
This should be highlighted... not much data to go off by yet. It's a good start, but just not enough to answer anything solidly. The show does very well, especially the finale, judging by what I hear from the crowd.
Starship824
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I still think HEA has the best, the build of tink to the end just can not be best IMHO.
OSUPhantom
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The ratings seem to echo the consensus which is “pretty good”. I happen to love Luminous so I’m biased but I have to imagine that Disney is at least happy with those results if not thrilled.