News Reflections of Earth confirmed to be replaced by Harmonious

[trainplane3]

The point is that Epcot Forever is what will allow them to not impact the Illuminations, or leave a big gap between Illuminations and the new show.

That’s the only reason Epcot Forever exists.

That's exactly what I was trying to say but I wasn't clear enough I guess.

 

[monothingie]

The point is that Epcot Forever is what will allow them to not impact the Illuminations, or leave a big gap between Illuminations and the new show.

That’s the only reason Epcot Forever exists.

Of course Disney has never let an attraction or show that was about to be replaced diminish in quality and deteriorate until the last performance....

 

[peter11435]

Of course Disney has never let an attraction or show that was about to be replaced diminish in quality and deteriorate until the last performance....

Not the same thing

 

[peter11435]

Is this construction expected to impact the functionality of ROE for the remainder of its run? I'm hoping it'll be fully operational for the summer.

His original question was very clearly asking if the construction was going to impact reflections of earth. And the answer to that question is no.

 

[Father Robinson]

not hearing the Tapestry music while exiting Epcot is part of why I am fearful of the new shows.

This is what I'm dreading. Please Disney, keep this music playing at park close!

 

[Skipper Dan]

Has anyone mentioned whether or not the torches are stayin’ for the new replacement(s)? I’ve tried to go back thru & dig, but couldn’t find anything...

 

[MisterPenguin]

Has anyone mentioned whether or not the torches are stayin’ for the new replacement(s)? I’ve tried to go back thru & dig, but couldn’t find anything...

Insiders: Probably not since the undergound gas pipes are eroding (part of the reason for closing down I:RoE early). But, things can change...

 

[wdwmagic]

PHOTOS - Work continues in the World Showcase Lagoon for new Epcot nighttime spectaculars

IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth News

The first of two new nighttime shows will debut later this year at Epcot.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[Wngo905]

^^^^ Saw this pop up on my computer as a notification and thought it was Steve telling us the dates..... Oh well, my stalking for the dates continues....

 

[Flynnwriter]

Keep the creatives from Rivers Of Light away from this show! Eeek!

 

[Calm Down Rover]

Keep the creatives from Rivers Of Light away from this show! Eeek!

I've gotta be honest, I have no idea why the perception of Rivers of Light around here went from "great concept with real heart, but flawed in execution" to its badness being practically a meme.

 

[cjkeating]

Keep the creatives from Rivers Of Light away from this show! Eeek!

They need to be all over this IMO to save it becoming Happily Ever After on a lagoon.

 

[Skipper Dan]

They need to be all over this IMO to save it becoming Happily Ever After on a lagoon.

Exactly.

I’ve come to the obvious observation, that WDW is literally becoming one big Fantasyland.

 

[peter11435]

They need to be all over this IMO to save it becoming Happily Ever After on a lagoon.

Pretty sure that the show director for Rivers of light was also the show director for happily Ever after

 

[TTA94]

Pretty sure that the show director for Rivers of light was also the show director for happily Ever after

Im expecting this to be somewhere between Tokyo’s Fantasmic and World of Color with the theming of Disney Characters from their respective Countries.

Steve needs to hurry up with this so he can move on to more important things over at MK!

 

[jaxonp]

It’s funny that people complain about two things: how they don’t like ROL and how that hate Disney IP being added everywhere. There is a disconnect here.

 

[cjkeating]

Pretty sure that the show director for Rivers of light was also the show director for happily Ever after

He was. I am a big fan of Michael's work on both projects. He (along with his colleagues) created two shows that work so well in their respective parks, it's a shame Rivers of Light didn't meet the original pitch but I enjoy it all the same.

I'm not sure who is working on the Epcot project but they don't seem to have the same freedom here for the permanent Epcot show.

 

[jaxonp]

He was. I am a big fan of Michael's work on both projects. He (along with his colleagues) created two shows that work so well in their respective parks, it's a shame Rivers of Light didn't meet the original pitch but I enjoy it all the same.

I'm not sure who is working on the Epcot project but they don't seem to have the same freedom here for the permanent Epcot show.

It's a lot of the same people from ROL.

 

[brb1006]

Disney Legend Ron Logan talks about the story behind Illuminations: Reflection of Earth, including a flat look at the images from the globe.

 

[FigmentJedi]

It’s funny that people complain about two things: how they don’t like ROL and how that hate Disney IP being added everywhere. There is a disconnect here.

It's especially jarring because Rivers of Light IS the spiritual successor to both Illuminations and Tapestry of Nations. One that's been crippled by technical issues and the loss of the Shamans that were the modern Sage of Time/Dreamseekers, but a good effort nonetheless.