News Reflections of Earth confirmed to be replaced by Harmonious

[Disneyson]

I never was interested in ROE compared to the other nighttime shows, can some tell me what made it a fan favorite?

It told the story of the universe in a succinct, artistic way, and in doing so told the story of EPCOT: After the big bang, the show goes through time and talks about human achievement in much the way that the Future World (RIP) pavilions do. The finale was a celebration of togetherness that pretty explicitly roped the rest of the countries around the lagoon in.

The show slowly incorporated more and more elements that built on themselves: The fire barges, lasers, the globe, then fountains and the countries. Fireworks were one of the last things added but they felt earned rather than obligatory.

The finale lights the torches around the globe and then revealed a "21st" torch in the center of the lagoon to represent the 21st century (the show was part of a larger 2000s celebration that tied into a parade around the lagoon that celebrated wishes for the world in the new century) and fireworks shot from it in a "points of light" finale that I think is still one of the most breathtaking moments of Disney stagecraft to this day.

And the music was iconic.

 

[brb1006]

I would love to hear what @marni1971 has heard about the show's reception from his network of connections. Of course, I also don't want to spoil his trip.

Yeah Martin's been very quiet these past 2 days. Maybe we'll hear back after his trip is over.

 

[Ayla]

I would love to go to Epcot one night waiting for a great night show and hearing the old preshow music to I:RoE

Oh well…let’s hope the new fireworks show tonight at MK doesnt bomb

There are no fireworks for the public tonight at MK. Only for the Super Speshul (sic)!!!

 

[brb1006]

I never was interested in ROE compared to the other nighttime shows, can some tell me what made it a fan favorite?

The memorable soundtrack and the fact that it originally ran alongside FoN for the Millennium Celebration.

 

[waltography]

This is the song you’re looking for, it’s THERE but not NEARLY enough of it.

Oh, I LOVE this. Cinematic, sweeping, optimistic, futuristic. Gives me Wall-E/Inside Out/Soul score vibes. Wish it was more prominent in the show (if it's in it at all; I really can't tell).

 

[GhostHost1000]

Chapek sighting walking around Epcot today. Wonder what he’s thinking

 

[ToTBellHop]

Fandom crossover...

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Of course, he later tells his son Snape was ”the bravest man ever knew” after learning important details.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Chapek sighting walking around Epcot today. Wonder what he’s thinking

“Where’s Space Mountain? Is it back here?”

 

[Epcot82Guy]

Oh, I LOVE this. Cinematic, sweeping, optimistic, futuristic. Gives me Wall-E/Inside Out/Soul score vibes. Wish it was more prominent in the show (if it's in it at all; I really can't tell).

Agreed. And it's very simple (in a good way). Having that be the glue (melodically speaking) for the show would be wonderful. Have it end with Someday, lingering note back into this, countries sparkling, then it builds as SSE and the countries all light up like this into a full orchestral version as the finale. We just might have something there...

 

[ToTBellHop]

Agreed. And it's very simple (in a good way). Having that be the glue (melodically speaking) for the show would be wonderful. Have it end with Someday, lingering note back into this, countries sparkling, then it builds as SSE and the countries all light up like this into a full orchestral version as the finale. We just might have something there...

Email The Zach.

 

[GhostHost1000]

“Where’s Space Mountain? Is it back here?”

Or “hey where’s that new Harry Potter ride we built?”

 

[Squishy]

Chapek sighting walking around Epcot today. Wonder what he’s thinking

I heard from a friend that everytime something breaks on the barges, they dispatch Chapek to personally fix it. Saves on maintenance costs.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Here’s a reenactment of Chapek searching for the Matterhorn:

 

[Epcot82Guy]

Email The Zach.

Can I glitter bomb him?

 

[Coaster Lover]

Chapek sighting walking around Epcot today. Wonder what he’s thinking

"How can we charge people for using the tops of trashcans as table tops...?"

 

[ToTBellHop]

Can I glitter bomb him?

I dare say he’d enjoy being cheered up.

 

[Epcot82Guy]

I dare say he’d enjoy being cheered up.

By glitter, I meant print outs of all the Harmonius reviews.

 

[ToTBellHop]

By glitter, I meant print outs of all the Harmonius reviews.

 

[Figgy1]

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The love is for anything Hamilton

 

[DKampy]

Actually with the people here wanting more pyro….I heard the opposite from someone who was at the show… he said it felt almost too busy…but it could be because he was use to illuminations which had a lull in it…he would need to digest it for a few days