News Reflections of Earth confirmed to be replaced by Harmonious

[wdwmagic]

I'm sorry if this has been answered already. Just saw these things in person for the first time today in Epcot. Do they go to another location or under water once the new show is done with construction? They are so huge, as tall as some buildings.

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PHOTO - EPCOT's Harmonious show platform barges to be used as daytime fountains in World Showcase Lagoon

The Harmonious barges will remain in World Showcase Lagoon during the daytime, a departure from previous shows.

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[CaptinEO]

They don't, which is why so many people are unhappy about them.

This will bring you up to speed

PHOTO - EPCOT's Harmonious show platform barges to be used as daytime fountains in World Showcase Lagoon

The Harmonious barges will remain in World Showcase Lagoon during the daytime, a departure from previous shows.

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Thank you for the information. Even as fountains I think this looks terrible. My wife and I assumed they'd somehow be hidden during the day due to blocking the lake. She was saying how ugly they looked.

 

[marni1971]

Thank you for the information. Even as fountains I think this looks terrible. My wife and I assumed they'd somehow be hidden during the day due to blocking the lake. She was saying how ugly they looked.

Pretty much the reaction of most others too.

 

[DCBaker]

 

[ImperfectPixie]

I like what I'm seeing...but how long do you think it will be before all the viewing areas that can actually see the water screens get fenced off for upcharges...

ETA: Also, not worth the full-time destruction of lagoon views, IMO.

 

[Thelazer]

So if your not standing dead center towards looking across towards the American adventure, your view is going to be LIMITED as heck on this.

 

[brb1006]

At least Spaceship Earth has more projections instead of being used for the postshow.

 

[trainplane3]

I feel like this piece will effectively end the dock VIP spot(s) out of caution. If it's still available then I'll be surprised.

I still think WDI is stupid for ditching the globe for a water screen. Limiting the views of your centerpiece isn't smart.

 

[OG Runner]

I like what I'm seeing...but how long do you think it will be before all the viewing areas that can actually see the water screens get fenced off for upcharges...

ETA: Also, not worth the full-time destruction of lagoon views, IMO.

I definitely agree. I thought the new "barges" were going to be able to come in an out. I always like taking a picture from Japan, through the Shinto "arc" with Spaceship Earth behind. I think you can just get the shot, but you really need to shift. It is really too bad.

 

[trainplane3]

I definitely agree. I thought the new "barges" were going to be able to come in an out. I always like taking a picture from Japan, through the Shinto "arc" with Spaceship Earth behind. I think you can just get the shot, but you really need to shift. It is really too bad.

Eeehh...it sucks.

 

[jeanericuser001]

Star Gate Command called and they would like their gate brought back. Something to do with SG1 and a some strange intergalactic threat. Probably nothing to worry about.

 

[Notes from Neverland]

This behind-the-scenes video actually made me less excited for the show. There's some pretty elaborate tech on display, but the content really feels like Magic Kingdom 2.0. Just nothing seems too exciting. Even the fireworks shown seemed fairly basic.

 

[JustInTime]

I personally thought the preview looked great.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

The preview just makes it sound like they were given the IllumiNations formula and mandated to cram Disney IP into it. It’s another Happily Ever After with an international glaze and some ugly hardware. It’s left enough of what matters to serve as a cruel reminder of what we’ve lost.

 

[M:SpilotISTC12]

Again I'm going to hold out on an opinion of it until I see it in person. A 2 min YouTube video isn't going to convince me that its good or bad. However having those barges out all the time has made the expectations go through the roof more so than any other fireworks show in WDW history. It has to really blow me away to justify having to look at those things all the time.

 

[HauntedPirate]

HEA 2.0, now with more movie IP for IPCOT!!!

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

Not going to lie once I saw Laser images on the lake I got a bit sappy, have been waiting 22 years to see Laser Images at Epcot again. Not to mention I’ve missed the abstract of the older shows and Harmonious seems to have allot of that. Whatever music they were playing sounded nice to.

 

[Clamman73]

See…there’s still a (flat) globe.

 

[donaldfan]

Did any of these people see Reflections of Earth? They act like they are the first ones to come up with a theme park show with big/ambitious themes.

 

[TTA94]

Hate to be negative but honestly it looks like a ugly version of RoL with HEA mixed in. Hopefully there will be some wow moments that Disney isn’t showing off yet, but I’m having my doubts.

The music they were playing in the video doesn’t sound bad, a bit slow though.