Rumor New nighttime show at Epcot

[danlb_2000]

Found this permit today which may be fore this project. Expiration date is a little puzzling, 12/21/2026!

7/30/2018 - Epcot - Balfour Beatty Construction Llc
1650 Avenue of the Stars (Epcot Marina) - Installation of four new mooring dolphins, permanent anchors, platforms and bollards

 

[MatthewWho13]

Bollards... Interesting... to keep things from running into platforms or anchors?

 

[EvilChameleon]

New show has dolphins confirmed.

 

[montyz81]

That wouldn't be the same at all...

What are you talking about

 

[GhostHost1000]

New show has dolphins confirmed.

Let’s start a rumor Disney is buying sea world too

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

How much did RoE cost back in late 90's money? @marni1971

It was very expensive...the computer control systems and custom barges/LEDs were unique and highly engineered. I think the globe alone was a few million...before they sank her

Something like $20,000 a show as well...multiply that by 365 and 19 and you do the math.

 

[mikejs78]

What are you talking about

Converting them to lanterns would not have the same atmospheric impact that torches have.

 

[montyz81]

Converting them to lanterns would not have the same atmospheric impact that torches have.

Then don't convert them. I figured it would be considered too much waste by most people (Lanterns would use less gas). I am fine with the torches being lit the way they are every night.

 

[marni1971]

For those worried about catching RoE one last time, there is an interim show still being proposed although it may not be this year now.

 

[Notes from Neverland]

For those worried about catching RoE one last time, there is an interim show still being proposed although it may not be this year now.

You better believe I'll be watching RoE as many times as possible during my next trip here in a handful of weeks just to make sure.

 

[marni1971]

You better believe I'll be watching RoE as many times as possible during my next trip here in a handful of weeks just to make sure.

Good advice. The show will end sooner than later.

 

[LongballMG]

For those worried about catching RoE one last time, there is an interim show still being proposed although it may not be this year now.

Perhaps we will have one final showing with the Peace on Earth tag, perhaps even the New Years Eve tag?

 

[marni1971]

Perhaps we will have one final showing with the Peace on Earth tag, perhaps even the New Years Eve tag?

Perhaps.

 

[Kamikaze]

Did they include any money in the new show's budget for tree trimming around WS Lagoon?

 

[marni1971]

Did they include any money in the new show's budget for tree trimming around WS Lagoon?

You’d hope wouldn’t you.

 

[trainplane3]

For those worried about catching RoE one last time, there is an interim show still being proposed although it may not be this year now.

Great news! I suppose I'll be able to see it one last time in October. I haven't even started making plans for next year so it's probably safe to assume it'll be gone by the time I get there.

 

[COProgressFan]

Did they include any money in the new show's budget for tree trimming around WS Lagoon?

You’d hope wouldn’t you.

I hope when this happens, they are at least thoughtful about it.

Disney's approach to tree issues has been to just cut down any tree that they feel impedes view of night shows, but its the mature trees that add to the charm and character of World Showcase as we know it today. Not to mention providing some nice shade and cooling from the hot promenade. (The shady areas in front of Norway and Germany are my faves).

 

[marni1971]

I hope when this happens, they are at least thoughtful about it.

Disney's approach to tree issues has been to just cut down any tree that they feel impedes view of night shows, but its the mature trees that add to the charm and character of World Showcase as we know it today. Not to mention providing some nice shade and cooling from the hot promenade. (The shady areas in front of Norway and Germany are my faves).

The foliage in Epcot full stop has run rampant in too many areas. When did you last see The Lands frontage in all its section-of-the-Earth splendour? Or the full intricate facade of Mexico?

I agree though. Care needs to be taken.

 

[brb1006]

The foliage in Epcot full stop has run rampant in too many areas. When did you last see The Lands frontage in all its section-of-the-Earth splendour? Or the full intricate facade of Mexico?

I agree though. Care needs to be taken.

Is that what The Land used to look like years ago from the outside?

 

[Kman101]

The Parade rumor is false.
(and who else thinks they "HEY EVERYONE" with the arm power gestures is annoying as all get out!)

work continues on other aspects of this new nighttime thing however.

I hope no one truly believed a parade was coming. They'd never make that kind of investment right now. Although a water pageant isn't the worst thought in the world.