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

[Starship824]

this is a good one

This one is much better thanks!

 

[TheEPCOTHistorian]

Does anyone else love the pre-show music for the show? Wasn't sure how i felt about it at first but it's grown on me these past couple of months. Chacruna by Jungleyd and the very last song that plays (the one that transitions into the show). Very illuminations vibes.

I still think my favorite Epcot pre-show song EVER is Our Life by Uttara-Kuru. Hearing that around the lagoon with the torches on and the temperature cooling as everyone looks for a spot to watch Illuminations is a core childhood memory for me

 

[TTA94]

So this audio is actually source? Great news if it’s the real deal, except the missing post show songs.

Edit: After listening to it in whole I don’t think it’s real source. Id say a very good induction recording.

 

[wfitz]

New lighting issue?

This is twice now during the show this week the globe has failed to light up like a real globe during the finale.

Not sure if this is just a problem or something they changed? Till it’s back the show still isn’t in its “OG form” to me.

 

[trainplane3]

So this audio is actually source? Great news if it’s the real deal, except the missing post show songs.

Edit: After listening to it in whole I don’t think it’s real source. Id say a very good induction recording.

It's definitely not source. It's completely flat and mono. It's an excellent recording regardless until we get the real release.

 

[Starship824]

It's definitely not source. It's completely flat and mono. It's an excellent recording regardless until we get the real release.

You mean IF we get an official release. lol

 

[TTA94]

It's definitely not source. It's completely flat and mono. It's an excellent recording regardless until we get the real release.

It’s anoying how that track is now spreading all over claiming its source but I know this happens often.

 

[SoFloMagic]

It’s anoying how that track is now spreading all over claiming its source but I know this happens often.

May not be source, but its the best recording we have with no fireworks sound

 

[TTA94]

May not be source, but its the best recording we have with no fireworks sound

Oh I agree. Too bad whoever recorded this didn’t record the post show to.

 

[SoFloMagic]

Oh I agree. Too bad whoever recorded this didn’t record the post show to.

I Wonder if it's recorded live on one of the b-show nights

 

[SaucyBoy]

Saw it again last night and it gets better every time. I've never heard a crowd reaction to an Epcot show like I heard last night. Also, not sure if this has been posted yet but they pipe the music to show onto the bridge from World Celebration to Showcase Plaza. It is not as loud as it is in WS since it only uses the landscape speakers but it's a nice touch and gives you an alternate viewing area.

 

[jrhwdw]

Saw it again last night and it gets better every time. I've never heard a crowd reaction to an Epcot show like I heard last night. Also, not sure if this has been posted yet but they pipe the music to show onto the bridge from World Celebration to Showcase Plaza. It is not as loud as it is in WS since it only uses the landscape speakers but it's a nice touch and gives you and alternate viewing area.

Were other Epcot Shows heard on the Bridge?

 

[SaucyBoy]

Were other Epcot Shows heard on the Bridge?

I don't recall ever hearing past shows on the bridge but i also never made an effort to listen. I was running slightly behind trying to make it to the show last night, that's the only reason I heard it lol.

 

[Chef idea Mickey`=]

This show has to be the biggest from all since spotting it from The Riviera at Topolino's Terrace. Also saw that finale from The Skyliner right in perfect timing with it behind The American Adventure with Spaceship Earth bright on the right side. I think someone can record a soundtrack really well from the Topolino speakers but hench audience reactions included.

 

[trainplane3]

Saw it again last night and it gets better every time. I've never heard a crowd reaction to an Epcot show like I heard last night. Also, not sure if this has been posted yet but they pipe the music to show onto the bridge from World Celebration to Showcase Plaza. It is not as loud as it is in WS since it only uses the landscape speakers but it's a nice touch and gives you an alternate viewing area.

I'm bummed I won't be seeing it again until December. While I'm not a fan of the all the movie music, it's rivaling RoE for myself and others. It's a spectacle at all points without feeling overwhelming or boring. Probably the best use of pyro in a Epcot show, ever. Maybe in all of WDW (for a nightly show)? (Thanks Eric) It's such a consistent show where even the "boring" parts are still fun to watch.

I still have my wish of a version with a full original score but I'll take this as a very comfy middle ground. It just goes to show a near unlimited budget doesn't guarantee a hit show.

 

[SaucyBoy]

I'm bummed I won't be seeing it again until December. While I'm not a fan of the all the movie music, it's rivaling RoE for myself and others. It's a spectacle at all points without feeling overwhelming or boring. Probably the best use of pyro in a Epcot show, ever. Maybe in all of WDW (for a nightly show)? (Thanks Eric) It's such a consistent show where even the "boring" parts are still fun to watch.

I still have my wish of a version with a full original score but I'll take this as a very comfy middle ground. It just goes to show a near unlimited budget doesn't guarantee a hit show.

Absolutely how I feel as well. Nothing will ever top Reflections of Earth, how could it? But given the cards the creative team was dealt, they hit it out of the park and then some. I saw it every night on my December trip (skipping HEA all three nights) and will see it twice this one. I definitely agree it’s the strongest nighttime spectacular being offered right now.

 

[UK Disney]

Saw it again last night and it gets better every time. I've never heard a crowd reaction to an Epcot show like I heard last night. Also, not sure if this has been posted yet but they pipe the music to show onto the bridge from World Celebration to Showcase Plaza. It is not as loud as it is in WS since it only uses the landscape speakers but it's a nice touch and gives you an alternate viewing area.

Wonderful photo that!!

 

[Vinnie Mac]

If you're a fan of Disney fireworks this is just an awesome time to visit. The HEA/LSOU lineup rivals the Wishes and Illuminations lineup and i say that as a diehard fan of both shows. Not to mention the updated version of Fantasmic which is just incredible

 

[Starship824]

If you're a fan of Disney fireworks this is just an awesome time to visit. The HEA/LSOU lineup rivals the Wishes and Illuminations lineup and i say that as a diehard fan of both shows. Not to mention the updated version of Fantasmic which is just incredible

Not metion the soon to be drone show at Disney Springs! Also, when are you gonna get a DAK nighttime show? Uhgg

 

[ToTBellHop]

Looks like someone (finally) ripped the soundtrack for Luminous and posted it. This is as official as it gets.

That finale tho...beating of our hearts!

Best listen I’ve heard. I could actually understand most of the lyrics in the final song!

Looks like about 9:45 of original music in an 18-minute show. Best we could hope for with Iger calling the shots.

How far we have come from the 50th, with no Fantasmic and trash at MK and Epcot to the current offerings.