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News Reflections of Earth confirmed to be replaced by Harmonious
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RSoxNo1
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You can move forward without putting a 6 story concert stage and several giant Chaco Tacos in the middle of the lake.
The Rocketeer
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So is this show going to just be IP from start to finish with one original song like HEA? Cause if that is the case that makes me more upset than these eyesores. I could and can forgive these if the show is incredible, but I don't want the same old thing I can find in MK. I always liked RoE because it was about humanity and had a wonderful score. I had hoped its eventual replacement would keep those elements and have a unique soundtrack. The concept art for Harmonious features characters that aren't even represented currently in World Showcase. Why have two fireworks spectaculars that feature Go the Distance? What is the appeal to stay in EPCOT the rest of the evening if its the same thing you saw the day before but just spread out and maybe on a slightly larger scale?
I hope this becomes the best show in WDW and I hope the fountains do a great job hiding these barges, but I am not holding my breath. I'm just a little skeptical at this point. I would love to be proven wrong. Just cause I may not like it doesn't mean the average guest won't love it either.
I hope this becomes the best show in WDW and I hope the fountains do a great job hiding these barges, but I am not holding my breath. I'm just a little skeptical at this point. I would love to be proven wrong. Just cause I may not like it doesn't mean the average guest won't love it either.
Rteetz
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I would agree with that statement yes.
RSoxNo1
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Old EPCOT is better than new EPCOT. You can call this opinion, but all other park's had attendance peaks consistent with the passing of time. EPCOT didn't. The park has been stripped down piece by piece and it's currently the 2nd worst Disney Park in the world. What was once inspirational and aspirational is now a disjointed mess.
It strived to be more than the sum of its parts and it succeeded. Now, the best hope is that it gets a nighttime show that is on par with Illuminations, that Cosmic Rewind is fun, and that they don't mess up Spaceship Earth too much.
Rteetz
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And I have nothing to compare it too because I never saw Epcot pre-2000s. I have stated such. I’m not attached to the park. My favorite park is Animal Kingdom. Only reason I go to Epcot now is to eat and drink. I think that’s a problem. That’s also not a conversation for this thread tho.
Notes from Neverland
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I think @marni1971 is right that this certainly presents a slippery slope. If the barges are approved now, what will be approved next? Sightlines and "preserving the magic" by hiding the ugly details that make things work is what Walt Disney World was built on. The Magic Kingdom was literally built upon it. It's disappointing to see caution thrown to the wind through the barges, giant GOTG building, tall resort buildings, etc that ignore one key aspect that set Disney apart.
I’ve taken a deep breath and self moderated some of my posts should things in the thread seem a bit odd. Those not involved shouldn’t have to put up with back and forth like that.
To quote a phrase “passion began to govern. And she never governs wisely.”
To quote a phrase “passion began to govern. And she never governs wisely.”
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Daytime views of the Harmonious central icon barge
Daytime views of the Harmonious central icon barge
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CastAStone
5th gate? Just build a new resort Bob.
I assume the loop is designed so that the view from American Adventure looking back at SSE will pretty cool once there’s water flowing.Photos from all around World Showcase
Daytime views of the Harmonious central icon barge
Daytime views of the Harmonious central icon barge
bcoachable
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Agree 100%
When there are less (strong) voices around to speak up... this becomes an issue.
Fear of disagreeing might lead to dismissal -
I see it in coaching staffs all the time-
Yeah that ship has sailed.
CastAStone
5th gate? Just build a new resort Bob.
Aren’t the gondolas there now?
Squishy
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Hopefully one day they can push all of Epcot to the right a little bit to make it align.
wiredforflight
Active Member
Really disappointed on how off center this is. I would have far less of an issue with them being out there all the time if it was centered. I still don’t understand how that could be approved.Photos from all around World Showcase
Daytime views of the Harmonious central icon barge
Daytime views of the Harmonious central icon barge
networkpro
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- In the Parks
- Yes
Conversely, if its a minority opinion even strongly voiced, is it compelling enough to change? IMHO not one bit. It's a large empty space in the middle of the park. In the Southeast of the US, lakes are plentiful. Isolated vignettes vs sprawling vista and OCD alignments are your argumenst. Is placemaking enhanced or reduced by representations of countries geographically distant sitting side by side?