Harmonious barge removal at EPCOT - one down and six to go

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Harmonious barge dismantling - Germany barge removed - April 11 2023

Posted: Tuesday April 11, 2023 9:22am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Germany Harmonious show platform is the first to be removed from the World Showcase lagoon at EPCOT as work continues dismantling the now-retired hardware.

Harmonious barge dismantling - Germany barge removed - April 11 2023

The fin-shaped "taco" facing Germany was the last of the Harmonious barges to be installed in April 2021.

Harmonious barge dismantling - Germany barge removed - April 11 2023

Assuming the reverse sequence will be used to clear the lagoon, we should expect the central ring "icon" barge to be removed next, followed by France, then Canada, then Mexico.

Harmonious barge dismantling - Germany barge removed - April 11 2023

Estimates suggest the lagoon should be free of the Harmonious barges within the next month, clearing the way for the continued development of the new EPCOT nighttime spectacular debuting fall 2023.

New 2023 EPCOT firework show concept art

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IMDREW1 hour ago

I needed some time to completely warm up to the show, but this video definitely pulled me across the line. I love it now. Can't wait to see it in person. I thought the pyro looked different and much better in this vide (design wise) than I've seen in others so far. Maybe someone more in the know can tell me if this video includes the extra pyro people on here have been talking about? What a show. Also, these barges are perfect for Epcot imo. Also also, never noticed the torches and country lights go on with each welcome before.

Vinnie Mac7 hours ago

I love the new pyro that shoots out at the end of the Friendship segment and the sparklers at the beginning of the Love section is a really nice touch

Starship8248 hours ago

I am too, can't complain about getting more pyro! Into the unknown got a big upgrade with these changes. Let's just hope they stay!

jrhwdw8 hours ago

You're Quicker than I am! LOL! I'm liking this new look for Luminous!

Starship8248 hours ago

The pyro changes were also present tonight.

Starship82413 hours ago

When they say "Heartbeat of Freedom" they better use the Luminous hearts!

jrhwdw14 hours ago

More Fireworks Testing on June 19th

gerarar17 hours ago

They most likely will. They were used recently for the DVC Moonlight Magic show a couple months ago. Plus like what the other person said, the Luminous barges don't have that much extra tubes/electronics to hold the additional pyro for those shows/tags.

Vinnie Mac17 hours ago

The finale to this show is just spectacular. Up there with ROE for me as far as wow factor

SoFloMagic19 hours ago

They're adding so that they can take away later

Starship82420 hours ago

Well, that's what they normally do.

MisterPenguin20 hours ago

I thought Disney only removes fireworks over time in order to save money?

maxairmike1 day ago

I don't think there's any way for them to fit enough pyro on the Luminous barges to do the usual 4th of July show. 😂

Starship8241 day ago

Yeah I'm wondering if it says, maybe its related to 4th of July? I hope it stays. Some of it seems like it could be permanent, but a lot of it looks like it maybe is just left over the pyro from a 4th of July test. Also, do we know if they're still going to use the World war 3 barges anymore or if they're just going to use luminous from now on? They used WWIII for NYE.