News Reflections of Earth confirmed to be replaced by Harmonious

[UNCgolf]

I’ve felt for a while this is the only solution. These things were just never meant to be on the lagoon. Are we sure it’s impossible? Like, this is definitely the most glaring failing of the whole EPCOT reimagining, and it seems everyone finds it unsightly, even the casual visitor. This isn’t a go-away-green building situation where only certain people see and care. It’s literally an off-center monstrosity staring you down whenever you approach the World Showcase.

I don't think it's impossible. I just don't think they're willing to spend the money to do what's necessary, both in terms of renovations to the marina/bridge and the actual man hours required to move it in/out and make all the connections daily.

 

[Clamman73]

Better yet, have them showing @marni1971’s IllumiNations: ROE video.

I almost did that one. Lol

 

[TTA94]

Why do you torment @marni1971?

He’s been quite lately. Or maybe he’s just been lurking with his lol.

Kinda sad now that Harmonious is debuting and DE, there isn’t anything else entertainment wise to look forward to. Or might there be some things for 2022 that we don’t know about yet? @marni1971 ?

 

[SplashJacket]

He’s been quite lately. Or maybe he’s just been lurking with his lol.

Kinda sad now that Harmonious is debuting and DE, there isn’t anything else entertainment wise to look forward to. Or might there be some things for 2022 that we don’t know about yet? @marni1971 ?

Pretty sure he is at DLP atm.

 

[Disney Analyst]

1:35:


"We're still working on it but it looks nice at night"
Ya, they don't know what to do.

I can't believe he actually asked about the daytime view, that took some guts! haha.

The Imagineer " I think they are still working on that " ...

 

[Sir_Cliff]

I don't think it's impossible. I just don't think they're willing to spend the money to do what's necessary, both in terms of renovations to the marina/bridge and the actual man hours required to move it in/out and make all the connections daily.

Yes, the latest indications are that they now nod toward theming rather than go all out, as seen in the barely concealed industrial materials and generally shoddy work of the new Polynesian entrance. I also find it hard to imagine Disney committing the millions necessary for renovations and take on extra labor to restore the aesthetic appeal of World Showcase. Current Disney is far more likely to create a story about Diana Showcase and her multinational team of explorers to run on the screens everyday and then pat themselves on the back about how seriously they take story.

 

[wdwmagic]

Lagoon setup at 6:45pm

 

[ToTBellHop]

Audio playing at the entrance announcing the Harmonious showing tonight “As a gift to you”.

You better freakin appreciate it! Boy, genuflect! Down on one knee!

 

[brb1006]

You better freakin appreciate it! Boy, genuflect! Down on one knee!

At least the announcer wasn't a kid.

 

[DCBaker]

Camera by Italy.

 

[ToTBellHop]

What if Walt Disney comes through the Stargate and you witness history?

 

[James Alucobond]

What if Walt Disney comes through the Stargate and you witness history?

I mean, there is that South Park where the Mayor of Imaginationland (a Dreamfinder expy) activates the Stargate with an off-key song. Coincidence?

 

[monothingie]

What if Walt Disney comes through the Stargate and you witness history?

 

[ToTBellHop]

I mean, there is that South Park where the Mayor of Imaginationland (a Dreamfinder expy) activates the Stargate with an off-key song. Coincidence?

Imagine being Chapek if Walt shows up. Awkward…

”I was just…uh…keeping this seat warm for you. Do you think this is timeless-, family-, relevant-, and Disney-enough? Have you heard the good news about Marvel?”

 

[Epcot82Guy]

Imagine being Chapek if Walt shows up. Awkward…

”I was just…uh…keeping this seat warm for you. Do you think this is timeless-, family-, relevant-, and Disney-enough?

I would buy an IncrediPass, Genie+, IA$ and dessert party for a seat to that.

 

[TTA94]

The announcer is not “The Zach” is it? Almost sounded like him lol. Can’t say that would be surprising if it was lol.

 

[jrhwdw]

The announcer is not “The Zach” is it? Almost sounded like him lol. Can’t say that would be surprising if it was lol.

Couldn't make it out on the Stream I was watching.

No word on any Stream if SSE starts tonight or not.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Again, I’d be much more happier if they would just set the stargate on fire and let Goofy in his Evel Knievel outfit jump through it while on a motorcycle or waterskiing. It’d be more entertaining than this crap that we’re about to witness.

 

[Fox&Hound]

I know I will get shot for saying this, but I think the screens with projected images are much better than the blank black screens

 

[James Alucobond]

I know I will get shot for saying this, but I think the screens with projected images are much better than the blank black screens

I don't think you're necessarily wrong, but slight improvement on the most heinous eyesore to ever blight a guest-facing Disney landscape isn't saying much, relatively speaking.