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

[SoFloMagic]

We don't have a Date yet for WallCot to disappear Correct?

Thanks Steve for setting us straight! I had a feeling EF Changes were too good to be true without some conformation.

Who knows. Let's start a pool.

My bet is "we go on" in EF and WallCOT ends 11/13/23

 

[jrhwdw]

Who knows. Let's start a pool.

My bet is "we go on" in EF and WallCOT ends 11/13/23

Question is....how quick does Epcot want Moana Open?????,

 

[Eric Graham]

We're both very old, about 120. So, we have really only seen the fireworks once or twice. Instead, we wake up really early to get in line way before the rope drops!

 

[Eric Graham]

The best experience was the fireworks cruise to see both parks from a boat on our honeymoon!

 

[marni1971]

During the last test a park wide memo was sent out reminding all cast that they were forbidden from video or audio recording or taking pictures of the testing…

During Harm testing they held this rule above all else. Stricter than anyone had seen before.

 

[Squishy]

During Harm testing they held this rule above all else. Stricter than anyone had seen before.

But what's the purpose this time if it's a show that played previously unless decent changes have occurred? On top of that usually tests this close always include audio testing as a all in one.

 

[marni1971]

But what's the purpose this time if it's a show that played previously unless decent changes have occurred? On top of that usually tests this close always include audio testing as a all in one.

Maybe they don’t want to disturb the ducks .

 

[wdwmagic]

It was just interesting because it’s usually just common sense that if the park is closed you’re not supposed to be taking any pictures or video of anything, but this time they made a big point to reiterate this rule. Probably nothing, just found it interesting.

As Martin was saying, they ran that message a lot during Harmonious, and I think it may now have become standard protocol.

 

[Vinnie Mac]

Who knows. Let's start a pool.

My bet is "we go on" in EF and WallCOT ends 11/13/23

I'll join in.

Bet EF is either We Go On or some surprise change within the soundtrack

WallCOT ends 10/1/23

 

[TheEPCOTHistorian]

I'll join in as well:

They just blow up the entire park and file an insurance claim.

 

[wdwfan22]

I bet Epcot Forever runs the rest of this year and into next year. I bet we don't see a new show until 2024.

 

[TTA94]

I bet Epcot Forever runs the rest of this year and into next year. I bet we don't see a new show until 2024.

That’s what I think to, however that will not give WDW a “100th nighttime show” which the new show was originally announced for. I guess they’ll just promote HEA and EF and being part of the 100th?

 

[Touchdown]

You all forget that EF doesnt exactly have glowing reviews either. During its first run it was even easier to find a spot on the lagoon than for Harmonious. Disney knows that, and more importantly, so do the Epcot restaurants there is going to be significant pressure to get a good show back in the lagoon ASAP.

 

[SoFloMagic]

You all forget that EF doesnt exactly have glowing reviews either. During its first run it was even easier to find a spot on the lagoon than for Harmonious. Disney knows that, and more importantly, so do the Epcot restaurants there is going to be significant pressure to get a good show back in the lagoon ASAP.

Which is why they should tweak it by adding we go on to the end

 

[pdude81]

You all forget that EF doesnt exactly have glowing reviews either. During its first run it was even easier to find a spot on the lagoon than for Harmonious. Disney knows that, and more importantly, so do the Epcot restaurants there is going to be significant pressure to get a good show back in the lagoon ASAP.

That's because you can watch EF from anywhere around the lagoon without significant loss of experience. It's fine for a temporary show but you're right that they need to move quickly.

 

[MisterPenguin]

You all forget that EF doesnt exactly have glowing reviews either. During its first run it was even easier to find a spot on the lagoon than for Harmonious. Disney knows that, and more importantly, so do the Epcot restaurants there is going to be significant pressure to get a good show back in the lagoon ASAP.

Hopefully, the added fireworks replacing the kiteskies will make it entertaining enough.

 

[wdwfan22]

You all forget that EF doesnt exactly have glowing reviews either. During its first run it was even easier to find a spot on the lagoon than for Harmonious. Disney knows that, and more importantly, so do the Epcot restaurants there is going to be significant pressure to get a good show back in the lagoon ASAP.

True the lack of fireworks and soundtrack didn’t make it a favorite with Guests, however Disney is still going to move at their slow pace. It will also give them something to promote for 2024. I’ll be surprised if we see something earlier.

 

[MagicHappens1971]

True the lack of fireworks and soundtrack didn’t make it a favorite with Guests, however Disney is still going to move at their slow pace. It will also give them something to promote for 2024. I’ll be surprised if we see something earlier.

The new show will debut in 2023. My money is on October 1st, with Thanksgiving weekend at the absolutely latest.

 

[TheEPCOTHistorian]

The new show will debut in 2023. My money is on October 1st, with Thanksgiving weekend at the absolutely latest.

I mean, it is possible to have it done in that short of a timeframe, I just question their ability to do so given current parameters. I'd rather go without having to see "Unity: A Global Disney Storytelling Nighttime Fireworks Activation Spectacular."

I wish they'd just pull something off the shelf of dead concepts from the last 15 years and tweak it to become a modern nighttime entertainment offering.

 

[Squishy]

The new show will debut in 2023. My money is on October 1st, with Thanksgiving weekend at the absolutely latest.

or you know... Oct 16, 2023, the actual 100th of the company which would be the most likely target date if they're marketing it as a 100th show.