The show is built in a three-Act structure. A new EPOCT anthem was also written for the show by Pinar Toprak. The music was composed to complement the fireworks and choreographed moving fountains.

So naturally, you are excited to see what the music is like for the new show.ĭisney Harmonious features 15 songs in 13 languages and 240 musical artists. The powerful melodies and memorable lyrics are what made Illuminations: Reflections of Earth our favorite Disney show of all time. Of course, everyone loves the fireworks, but it’s the music that makes a nighttime spectacular really special. Disney was preparing for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” for years now and they were hoping it would be the long-term successor to Illuminations: Reflections of Earth. The timing of this new show was for it to kick off the Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration with something special for EPCOT. It’s no wonder that it took so long to get the show ready, this is the most complicated and intricate show Disney has ever developed. “Harmonious” features massive floating set pieces, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights, pyrotechnics, lasers, and more. If you look out into the middle of World Showcase Lagoon you can see the various technology on display to make this show happen. (Don’t worry, we’ll get more into using Disney characters in EPCOT later in our review) Your favorites from Aladdin, Moana, The Lion King, Coco, and more all make an appearance. In fact, Disney Harmonious is a big shift away from anything EPCOT has ever had for nighttime spectaculars and is using the Disney characters as the glue to bring it all together. A little different concept from Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, but similar at the same time the fact of trying to unite people together. We will have more news about this in the coming weeks and months, so stay tuned.ĭisney Harmonious is a nighttime spectacular and fireworks show which debuted at EPCOT on October 1, 2021.Īs you can tell by its name, Disney Harmonious focuses on music and it celebrates how Disney’s songs inspire people from all around the world. Disney has officially announced that the fireworks platforms, fountains, and screens that were developed for Disney Harmonious are being removed from the lagoon and will not be a part of EPCOT Forever or the new show thereafter. We also got some really good news about those giant eyesores in the middle of the lagoon. We also recently learned that EPCOT Forever will be temporarily taking the stage on World Showcase Lagoon, until the new, still unnamed nighttime spectacular Disney is developing eventually takes over. EPCOT’s Disney Harmonious will have its final performance on April 2, 2023. (NEWS) Disney Harmonious Closing on April 2įor a few months, we’ve known about Disney Harmonious being retired in EPCOT, but now we know when the final show will be.

When did Disney Harmonious Open at EPCOT?.

(NEWS) New EPCOT Nighttime Spectacular Replacing Disney Harmonious.

(NEWS) Disney Harmonious Closing on April 2.

You can sign up here: Join our E-Mail Newsletter! We will update you with any changes to the nighttime spectaculars at Disney World, and share the latest vacation planning tips. Even though Disney Harmonious is no Illuminations, we’re happy to have fireworks back at Walt Disney World as the parks just weren’t the same without them!īefore we get started, don’t forget to sign up for our FREE Weekly E-Mail Newsletter. Lastly, we’ll explain the best places to watch Disney Harmonious from in EPCOT, the dining packages, any FAQs you might have, and share our full review of the show including how it compares to other fireworks shows like the new Disney Enchantment at the Magic Kingdom.Įven though it’s been some time, many people are still missing Illuminations: Reflections of Earth as it was truly a special show that will stay in the hearts of many.

We’ll share the fireworks viewing times, all the songs and music from the show, all the characters, and films represented, plus all the new technology it uses such as the lights, LED panels, and the massive floats. In this post, we are going to go over all the information about “Disney Harmonious,” the newest fireworks show in EPCOT. In fact, fireworks are a must no matter which of the 4 Walt Disney World theme parks you are visiting. Going to EPCOT is always a must both for guests on vacation and locals, and one thing they share in common is watching the fireworks from World Showcase at the end of the night. In 2021, Disney debuted a new fireworks nighttime spectacular at EPCOT, “Disney Harmonious.” It lights up World Showcase Lagoon and is one of the biggest shows any Disney park has seen.

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