Rumor New nighttime show at Epcot

[marni1971]

Am I correct in understanding that, if there were to be an interim show, it would begin in early 2019? And the real new show would then debut in Summer 2019?

I’m aware of interim banded about for later this year. New show currently 2020.

 

[IMDREW]

Is there a reason they never made a World Of Color in WDW? @marni1971

 

[marni1971]

Is there a reason they never made a World Of Color in WDW? @marni1971

It doesn’t need one.

It would be difficult in that form in the current parks

Hyperion Wharf / DS v1 was slated to get one.

 

[TTA94]

It doesn’t need one.

It would be difficult in that form in the current parks

Hyperion Wharf / DS v1 was slated to get one.

Maybe the new Illuminations will have a similar WoC effect but on barges instead of a permanent platform?

 

[marni1971]

Maybe the new Illuminations will have a similar WoC effect but on barges instead of a permanent platform?

I’d expect more to RoL / TDS Fant that WoC. With IP. And Dronez.

 

[IMDREW]

I’d expect more to RoL / TDS Fant that WoC. With IP. And Dronez.

So no more fireworks? And are live performers involved?

 

[Dr.GrantSeeker]

I’d expect more to RoL / TDS Fant that WoC. With IP. And Dronez.

Its the IP that scares me.

 

[marni1971]

So no more fireworks? And are live performers involved?

Yes to pyro. Fountain style is what I was referring to.

 

[IMDREW]

Yes to pyro. Fountain style is what I was referring to.

Thanks! What are your thoughts on the show? Worth the change for now?

 

[marni1971]

Thanks! What are your thoughts on the show? Worth the change for now?

Personally I think I’d prefer a plussed RoE.

 

[brb1006]

A particularly good angle of the lagoon and laser effects from the 4th of July tag last night. Safe to say the show designers have been getting their money's worth out of those new lasers that were added a few years ago.



It's also a great example of just how much more could be done for a nighttime show on the lagoon WITHOUT defaulting to projections and IP everywhere. The next evening show at Epcot (interim or permanent) should takes its cue from RoE and RoL and be more than just another Disney clip show. Improve the infrastructure that is already there - new fountain jets, updated Syncrolights, new pavilion rim lighting with full spectrum LED floods, new fire effects while keeping the lagoon torches - and wrap it in a new flowing soundtrack. Certainly there is room for projection mapping to enhance the show (older versions of IllumiNations actually did to a degree) but in moderation.

Let MK have the projection clip show, and let DHS have the "hot new IPs" one. Keep Epcot's show unique, original, and playing to its strengths: lasers, orchestral score, grand fountains, high and low level pyro - all done in an immersive theater-in-the-round setting.

They should also bring back the laser effects on the water fountains which was used for Laserphonic Fantasy as seen in this video in the beginning which was impressive for the 80's.

 

[marni1971]

They should also bring back the laser effects on the water fountains which was used for Laserphonic Fantasy as seen in this video as the beginning which was impressive for the 80's.

They should, but it’d need a new laser barge.

 

[HauntedPirate]

They should, but it’d need a new laser barge.

We just need to sneak Darth Chapek into Scrooge McIger's vault and it could happen!

 

[brb1006]

They should, but it’d need a new laser barge.

I'm still amazed at the laser animation for the Dinosaur (Universe Of Energy) and Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain on the Statue of Liberty (The American Adventure) before the quick montage of every attraction and characters from old Epcot. I'm still having a hard time guessing who that character is at 0:34 (Looks like a Drill Sergent).
In fact, can somebody make a gif of those two animations along with the ending laser montage showing various Epcot Center era icons.

 

[FullSailDan]

Is there a reason they never made a World Of Color in WDW? @marni1971

Because it's boring and the only reason CA has it is because they need to do something, anything at all, to get people into the park and away from DL in the evenings?

I've never heard anyone saw "WOW, I can't believe how amazing WOC was!"

 

[marni1971]

Because it's boring and the only reason CA has it is because they need to do something, anything at all, to get people into the park and away from DL in the evenings?

I've never heard anyone saw "WOW, I can't believe how amazing WOC was!"

I’ll admit to saying it (the original)

 

[IMDREW]

Because it's boring and the only reason CA has it is because they need to do something, anything at all, to get people into the park and away from DL in the evenings?

I've never heard anyone saw "WOW, I can't believe how amazing WOC was!"

I’ve heard many people saying it actually.

@marni1971 you mean the version that premiered or the pre-premiere version. I’ve only heard the soundtrack of the latter and boy, does it flow 1000x better than whats there now.

 

[brb1006]

I’ve heard many people saying it actually.

@marni1971 you mean the version that premiered or the pre-premiere version. I’ve only heard the soundtrack of the latter and boy, does it flow 1000x better than whats there now.

Pre-premier version, I think this video has the older version?

 

[Stripes]

@marni1971 you mean the version that premiered or the pre-premiere version. I’ve only heard the soundtrack of the latter and boy, does it flow 1000x better than whats there now.

I thought they were almost the same with only a few differences in the pirates/villains section? Might be wrong though.

Regardless, World of Color is in my personal top 3. I loved the show the moment I laid eyes on it!

 

[rle4lunch]

I thought they were almost the same with only a few differences in the pirates/villains section? Might be wrong though.

Regardless, World of Color is in my personal top 3. I loved the show the moment I laid eyes on it!

The original definitely had the WOW factor that the current show doesn't. I was hoping for the same WOW factor seeing RoL, but those thoughts were in vain. Heck the show doesn't even have a climax.
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