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  • VIDEO: Show Barges for Epcot’s New Nighttime Spectacular Arrive at Disney World

    VIDEO: Show Barges for Epcot’s New Nighttime Spectacular Arrive at Disney World

    As part of Epcot’s historic, multi-year transformation, “Harmonious” — one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney Park — is set to debut later this year and several barges for the show have just arrived.

    Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Parks Live Entertainment teams recently passed a major milestone in the development of the show, with the delivery of several floating platforms that will provide a base for the technology used to create “Harmonious.”

    Take a look at the arrival of the massive barges in the video below:

    “Harmonious” will bring to World Showcase Lagoon an innovative toolkit of massive floating set pieces that house a variety of show effects, including custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, colorful lights, lasers, pyrotechnics and more.

    The show is a beautifully crafted nighttime dreamscape of Disney music and images, reimagined by diverse cultural musicians and artists from around the world. It’s a transformative experience, where we can discover how Disney music has the power to inspire and unite us all. You can catch an early glimpse of concepts for the show now by visiting Walt Disney Imagineering Presents the Epcot Experience, located in the Odyssey Events Pavilion.

    Over the coming months, with development and infrastructure work for “Harmonious” ramping up both behind the scenes and in the center of the lagoon, we’re pleased to present the limited-time spectacular “Epcot Forever.”

    “Epcot Forever” has been described as a “love letter” to the park. The show tells the story of Epcot, beginning with the first spark of inspiration and the opening day anthem, “We’ve Just Begun to Dream,” and continuing through chapters dedicated to the thematic pillars of innovation, exploration, imagination and celebration. It concludes with an all-new verse of the classic song, “One Little Spark,” leading into a spectacular grand finale promising “A Whole New World” of magical possibilities to come.

  • New Farewell Illuminations Spirit Jersey Now Available Only at Epcot

    New Farewell Illuminations Spirit Jersey Now Available Only at Epcot

    After a dazzling 20-year run, we’ll soon be bidding a fond farewell to “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” at Epcot and to commemorate the occasion Disney has released a Farewell IllumiNations Spirit Jersey.

    If you love “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” too, you still have a few more nights left to catch this classic Epcot show before its final performance on September 30, 2019.

    Fans of the firework show will be able to purchase a Farewell IllumiNations spirit jersey at Mouse Gear, World Traveler, and the kiosk outside Port of Entry in Epcot starting today. There is no better way to remember this dazzling show after its 20-year run!

    Looking for a Minnie headband to top off your “IllumiNations” look? The light-up Minnie headband is the perfect addition for your farewell look.

    Illuminations Minnie Ears

    Keeping checking Disney Dorks for details on upcoming “Epcot Forever” merchandise available on October 1! All merchandise available while supplies last.

  • New IllumiNations Light-Up Minnie Ears Now Available at Epcot

    New IllumiNations Light-Up Minnie Ears Now Available at Epcot

    In celebration of the farewell season of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” at Epcot, Disney Parks has released a pair of new light-up Minnie Ears inspired by the Nighttime Spectacular.

    The Minnie Ear headband features a stylish bow-tie with a firework-inspired design and light up ears.

    These gorgeous new ears now available at Mouse Gear in Epcot while supplies last for about $30. Take a closer look below:

    For nearly 20 years, “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” has entertained millions as the nighttime spectacular that brought each day at Epcot to a thrilling close. The show’s final night will be Sept. 30, to make way for an all-new, limited-time spectacular, “Epcot Forever,” debuting Oct. 1.

  • Disney Reveals Test Footage of New Nighttime Spectacular Replacing Illuminations at Epcot

    Disney Reveals Test Footage of New Nighttime Spectacular Replacing Illuminations at Epcot

    As we previously reported, Disney is ending the nearly 20 year run of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth as Epcot’s nighttime spectacular and they have now released test footage of some of the new technology that will be featured in the shows replacement as well as premiere dates.

    We will bid a fond farewell to “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” at Epcot on September 30, 2019 and the new show “Epcot Forever” will debut in it’s place the following night on October 1, 2019. The all-new, limited-time spectacle of fireworks, music, lighting, lasers and choreographed, special effects kites.

    The show will take us on a journey through the past, present and future of Epcot. Featuring a stirring collection of songs that paint a colorful picture of the park, this nighttime extravaganza will offer both a trip down memory lane and a look towards the future and all the magical possibilities still to come. Take as look at the video below:

    Disney Parks Live Entertainment is busy getting “Epcot Forever” ready for its opening day. Show Director Alan Bruun recently shared some details about the concept behind the show and the team’s collaboration with noted conductor and composer Don Harper, who is producing new arrangements of classic Epcot tunes to weave into the soundtrack of “Epcot Forever.”

    “Epcot Forever” will continue into 2020, when the next epic nighttime extravaganza makes its debut.

  • New ‘IllumiNations’ Farewell Dining Package Coming to Epcot

    New ‘IllumiNations’ Farewell Dining Package Coming to Epcot

    As we previously reported, Epcot’s nighttime spectacular “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” will be ending next year. To commemorate the occasion Disney is bringing a new ‘IllumiNations’ dining package is coming to Epcot.

    The IllumiNations Dining Package is $85 per adult (ages 10 and up) and $35 per child (ages 3 to 9), tax and gratuity included. Separate Epcot admission is also required.

    You’ll dine on fine cuisine, seated at a lagoon-side patio, and enjoy specially-reserved viewing for the farewell season of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.” Beginning Jan. 18, 2019.

    With the “IllumiNations” Dining Package, you can sit back and relax on the patio of the Rose & Crown Dining Room, located in the United Kingdom Pavilion, while dining on classic British fare and enjoying sweeping views of World Showcase Lagoon. The Rose & Crown patio offers a unique view of the nighttime spectacular – while it’s true that there are fantastic views of “IllumiNations” from all around World Showcase Lagoon, this location offers a unique perspective that is perfect for a romantic night out or a delicious end-of-the-day finale with family and friends. The package includes a prix fixe menu that features a selection of Rose & Crown favorites, as well as unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

    You’ll start your meal off with a Scotch Egg or the United Kingdom Cheese Platter, and follow up with popular entrées such as Rose & Crown’s signature Fish and Chips, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Pan-roasted Scottish Salmon, or Bangers and Mash. And for dessert, you’ll love this Pudding Platter Trio featuring Sticky Toffee Pudding, English Trifle, and Chocolate Nougat Bar. Kids can enjoy a soup or salad with their choice of Cheese and Turkey Flatbread, Turkey Meatball Pasta, Cheesy Pasta, or Fish and Chips as well as either Fruit Salad or Trifle for dessert.

    The “IllumiNations” Dining Package is a great new way to experience “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” before the show takes its final bow at the end of summer 2019. Reservations are available starting January 17 for reservations starting on January 18.

    The experience, showtimes, and menu items are all subject to change without notice, and alcoholic beverages will only be served to guests 21 and up with valid ID.

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  • Disney Reveals Details on New Nighttime Spectaculars Replacing IllumiNations at Epcot

    Disney Reveals Details on New Nighttime Spectaculars Replacing IllumiNations at Epcot

    As we previously reported, Disney is ending the nearly 20 year run of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth as Epcot’s nighttime spectacular and the question is, what will be replacing it?

    Earlier this month at D23’s Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek shared an exciting update on the multiyear transformation of Epcot, including details on new nighttime entertainment planned for the park and additions to World Showcase.

    Among the announcements were updates on a new nighttime spectacular planned to open at the park in 2020. This new show will celebrate how Disney music inspires people around the world, and will feature massive floating set pieces, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights, pyrotechnics and lasers.

    Epcot Nighttime Spectaculars

    But before that new show debuts, there will be a limited-time experience Epcot fans will love, called “Epcot Forever,” which will debut in fall 2019 and will feature classic Epcot tunes. “Epcot Forever” will begin with a spark of imagination that swells into an epic spectacle of fireworks, music, lighting, lasers, and special effects kites.

  • Flaming Firework Lands in Crowd in Epcot at Disney World

    Flaming Firework Lands in Crowd in Epcot at Disney World

    A firework that was launched during Epcot’s IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth landed near a crowd of people Monday night.

    Guests were quick to post videos of the incident with one of them saying, “It’s always a grand ole time when the fireworks launch into the crowd at Epcot”.

    Another video captured it from a different angle.

    The incident reportedly happened during the special holiday finale of the nightly fireworks show.

    It’s unclear what caused the firework to end up near the crowd and there were no reports of injury.

    IllumiNations is set to end its nearly 20-year run next summer. A replacement show is currently in the works.

  • OFFICIAL: New Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular to Replace IllumiNations At Epcot

    OFFICIAL: New Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular to Replace IllumiNations At Epcot

    Rumors of a big change coming to Epcot’s nighttime spectacular have been going around for quite some time and now after nearly 20 years of delighting Epcot guests through music, fireworks, fire torches and more, Disney has announced that “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” will be ending next year.

    The Disney Parks Live Entertainment team is already busy creating new thrills to debut immediately following the conclusion of “IllumiNations,” continuing the tradition of nightly entertainment on the World Showcase Lagoon.

    “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” which is currently planned to run to the end of summer 2019, has entertained millions of guests gathered around World Showcase Lagoon sharing the light and a story since it debuted in October 1999 as part of the Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration. During the coming year, Epcot will be celebrating this classic show, so there is plenty of time to experience it again and again, as excitement builds for what’s next.

    There are big plans for Epcot’s multi-year transformation of Epcot, with new experiences that will “Wow!” guests while keeping true to the original vision of the park. And the all-new nighttime fireworks spectacular coming to Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon will be part of the park’s exciting evolution.

    The new show joins several previously announced experiences coming to Epcot, including the highly-anticipated “Guardians of the Galaxy” roller coaster attraction, a “Ratatouille”-inspired attraction in World Showcase, a new table-service restaurant adjacent to Mission: SPACE and much more!

    Stay tuned to Disney Dorks for updates on the new nighttime spectacular and everything else coming to Epcot!

  • RUMOR: IllumiNations Fireworks Display at Epcot Could Be Getting Replaced Soon

    RUMOR: IllumiNations Fireworks Display at Epcot Could Be Getting Replaced Soon

    IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot which has been the parks signature nighttime show, since it started in 1999, may be coming to the end of its run and could be replaced by a whole new nighttime spectacular.

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    The show utilizes fireworks, pyrotechnics, water fountains, fire effects, lasers, and searchlights to create a visual production on the park’s World Showcase Lagoon and has been a favorite guests.

    It’s been expected for some time now that the show would be updated somehow or possibly even replaced with the park currently undergoing a reimagining, but it may be happening sooner than anticipated according to a report from WDW News.

    Apparently it has been fast-tracked and may even debut sooner than first thought in expansion plans for the park.  “The score and vocals for the new show are being recorded this week, according to sources”, the report reads.

    The major shift in the timeline could be due to recent shakeups in the creative team responsible for the parks overhaul.

    IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth is the longest continually running fireworks show at the Walt Disney World Resort.