It was full of staging for the barges for the past year.
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EPCOT Reflections of Earth confirmed to be replaced by Harmonious
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It was full of staging for the barges for the past year.
TTA94
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I think Martin said awhile back he’d like to see drones carry anything in the lake with the wind or breeze lol, so I think that idea is out. Even without drones carrying anything that wind going across the lake could be problematic. They could be use drones as a added effect rather than a main effect for the show where they could be used or not used weather and wind depending.
Ah my bad
Minthorne
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What, the barges get AC and the Skyliner doesn't?
Yeah I think the drones are something that could fairly easily be added/removed depending on the money and the state of the tech at the time.This video is one of my favourites. I would have booed if I was there.
Also interesting that it shows the 'compass' style centrepiece that was cut? Also the hint at drones which also seem to have been cut unless they are just keeping them very quiet?
Unplugged
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I stayed off this thread to let "the dust settle" from barge deployment. After returning and reviewing the latest view of the barges on the lake, there is no debating that this is horrible. The screens look 8'-10' above the water line. Why aren't the screens along the side of the barges and only 18"-24" above the water line? The screens would (should) actually hide the majority of the barges, and moving them would not create wakes that would cause damage to the lower screens.
Ugh. Such a waste a great Vistas (the views, not the OS running the barges
). How many overpaid execs did it take to think of such an expensive disaster? I will go to my grave claiming they should have put in concrete pylons below the water and installed a World of Color-esque platform that is flexible and unobtrusive. I'd rather have water screens sprayed up from below for a rough video with heart then big LED TVs with detail sacrificing our day views.
Interesting how small the Electric Water Pagent towed barges are and how much joy it brings people, verse how massive these barges are and how many Internet complaints are already logged.
Ugh. Such a waste a great Vistas (the views, not the OS running the barges
). How many overpaid execs did it take to think of such an expensive disaster? I will go to my grave claiming they should have put in concrete pylons below the water and installed a World of Color-esque platform that is flexible and unobtrusive. I'd rather have water screens sprayed up from below for a rough video with heart then big LED TVs with detail sacrificing our day views.Interesting how small the Electric Water Pagent towed barges are and how much joy it brings people, verse how massive these barges are and how many Internet complaints are already logged.
Father Robinson
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At this point I don't care what the show is, be it another Happily Ever After on WSL or not. I just HATE the fact that those massive show pieces are docked there during the day. If they could store them backstage or out of sight until needed, then fine, do what you want for the actual show. At this point I'd take a bad show at night rather than during the day. I seriously can't believe that in this day and age I even have to choose.
MaximumEd
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Will it, though? I’m not convinced.
It’ll be a park.
MaximumEd
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That’s what I was afraid of. The new FW entrance is great, while a good portion of FW still needs a lot of work. Harmonious is an eyesore. It’s like they can hit the odd home run, but always follow with a series of swings and misses.
Bocabear
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There appears to be a huge open pad back by the Fireworks Marina area...Could this be the staging pad for the drones?This video is one of my favourites. I would have booed if I was there.
Also interesting that it shows the 'compass' style centrepiece that was cut? Also the hint at drones which also seem to have been cut unless they are just keeping them very quiet?
Construction site for the barges.
PrinceCharming617
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I think in the long term this strange looking Stargate and barges will be worth it. Both during the day and at night for Harmonious.
Bocabear
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I wish I had your optimism about this... If the show is spectacular can you forgive the permanent eyesore gas refinery in the middle of the lake? I am not so sure... It is still hard to tell without the fountains and screens on...
Bob thanks you.
Nope.
TTA94
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Not trying to justify it but at least the coverings will, ever slightly, be a improvement than looking at a giant silver truss ring and arms. The bottom of each barge though has no sign of any type of coverings. Not sure if it’s even possible with the pipes and vents.
Surferboy567
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For me, that answer would have to be yes. Again, though waiting to make final judgement till everything is in motion.
The only improvement would be to make them mobile.
TTA94
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Yeah like Tokyos barges. If only WS had easy backstage access.