News Reflections of Earth confirmed to be replaced by Harmonious

[mikejs78]

This may or may not have been pointed out, but the title HarmonioUS is an odd one in World Showcase, as the “US” part may look like it’s short for “United States” rather than just the word “us.” That’s at least how I saw it upon first glance. “HarmonioUs” would be better.

Either way, it’s clearly inferior to the play on words “IllumiNations,” and I think they should’ve gone an entirely different route with the new show’s title.

I'm hoping the new show is as well received as Illuminations 25 was (the first iteration)...

 

[RSoxNo1]

This title is not accurate. Reflections of Earth will be replaced by Epcot Forever in 2019 and Epcot Forever will be replaced by HarmonioUS in 2020.

 

[marni1971]

I'm hoping the new show is as well received as Illuminations 25 was (the first iteration)...

I’d hope it was better. 25B got a new score for a reason.

 

[mikejs78]

I’d hope it was better.

More on the aspect of the fact that it isn't a good fit for Epcot. (Talking about HarmoniUS, not Epcot Forever...). Then maybe they would make changes much like they did to make 25B.

 

[*Q*]

So does anyone think Harmonious will have the lasting power of Illuminations? I give it 3 years tops.

Maybe then we can get Illuminations back.

Ten bucks says that EPCOT Forever ends up getting higher guest satisfaction ratings than Harmonious.

 

[Surfin' Tuna]

Ten bucks says that EPCOT Forever ends up getting higher guest satisfaction ratings than Harmonious.

I'd put at least 11 bucks on the same bet. I'm slightly excited for Epcot Forever, but I am dreading Harmonious.

Also just got an email that pyro testing will be happening (soon) on select nights after midnight for Epcot Forever

 

[mouse_luv]

Ten bucks says that EPCOT Forever ends up getting higher guest satisfaction ratings than Harmonious.

Me too. I'm actually looking forward to EPCOT Forever, but not HarmonioUS.

Besides, EPCOT Forever better have...

 

[TTA94]

I’m looking forward to Harmonious for the tech and visual aspect as I’m sure it will be impressive. Epcot Forever may be a better show story/soundtrack wise, but visually I feel it will lack quite a bit.

 

[mikejs78]

I’m looking forward to Harmonious for the tech and visual aspect as I’m sure it will be impressive. Epcot Forever may be a better show story/soundtrack wise, but visually I feel it will lack quite a bit.

I honestly would take a show with a better story than a technically superior show that doesn't fit the park.

 

[marni1971]

I’m looking forward to Harmonious for the tech and visual aspect as I’m sure it will be impressive. Epcot Forever may be a better show story/soundtrack wise, but visually I feel it will lack quite a bit.

Visuals will be.... different. Especially for those who grew up with RoE.

 

[wdwtopten]

Visuals will be.... different. Especially for those who grew up with RoE.

Different? Different how? More water screens? Drones?

 

[marni1971]

Different? Different how? More water screens? Drones?

Not long to go now.

 

[dreday3]

I'm trying to read all this to find answer, but I can't.

When the interim show ends May 2020, will new show start right after? Or will there be lag time between?

We go 5/6-5/15.

Either we will:
see interim show
see new show
see both shows!
see neither show (all good money would go on this option...)

 

[trainplane3]

I'm trying to read all this to find answer, but I can't.

When the interim show ends May 2020, will new show start right after? Or will there be lag time between?

We go 5/6-5/15.

Either we will:
see interim show
see new show
see both shows!
see neither show (all good money would go on this option...)

It will be right after just like RoE to EF. They don't want to be without a night show.

 

[dreday3]

It will be right after just like RoE to EF. They don't want to be without a night show.

Oh, you just gave me hope that maybe, maybe I can see both!!!

No, I won't, because I'm me. But I'll be very happy to get to see the interim. I'll see the other one another time.

 

[DznyRktekt]

I'm trying to read all this to find answer, but I can't.

When the interim show ends May 2020, will new show start right after? Or will there be lag time between?

We go 5/6-5/15.

Either we will:
see interim show
see new show
see both shows!
see neither show (all good money would go on this option...)

Some have stated that contracts between Disney and the World Showcase restaurants stipulate that there be a lagoon show every night.

 

[marni1971]

I'm trying to read all this to find answer, but I can't.

When the interim show ends May 2020, will new show start right after? Or will there be lag time between?

We go 5/6-5/15.

Either we will:
see interim show
see new show
see both shows!
see neither show (all good money would go on this option...)

No dates are confirmed yet.

 

[Marc Davis Fan]

How will the timing of HarmonioUS's debut influence the timing of Future World's redevelopment, and/or vice-versa?

For example, will they try to schedule for the "table top" building or Dreamer's Point to be complete before the show debuts?

Or more broadly, is there any general sense of the potential state of Future World (I mean, World Celebration, World Nature, and World Discovery, sorry) by fall of 2020?

 

[TTA94]

How will the timing of HarmonioUS's debut influence the timing of Future World's redevelopment, and/or vice-versa?

For example, will they try to schedule for the "table top" building or Dreamer's Point to be complete before the show debuts?

Or more broadly, is there any general sense of the potential state of Future World (I mean, World Celebration, World Nature, and World Discovery, sorry) by fall of 2020?

I don’t see much being completed by the time Harmonious debuts. We’ll be lucky if we see support beams or framing at the speed they build stuff.

 

[RSoxNo1]

No dates are confirmed yet.

Corless said May and his track record is flawless. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go watch CBJ before it turns into a Toy Story show.