EPCOT's new nighttime spectacular will continue to feature music from the Disney songbook

Mar 15, 2023 in "Harmonious"

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Posted: Wednesday March 15, 2023 8:45am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

As part of this week's media event, Disney has provided a brief update on EPCOT's new nighttime spectacular set to debut later in 2023.

New 2023 EPCOT firework show concept art

According to Disney, the new show will "feature an original composition and evocative selections from the Disney songbook – all woven together to remind us that we are more alike than different."

Expected to debut fall 2023, the show will continue to use music, pyrotechnics, lasers, and lighting.

Harmonious show

The new show will be the permanent replacement for Harmonious, which will close at the end of March 2023. EPCOT Forever will return as an interim show while the new show is developed for its fall debut.

Disney has also previously confirmed that there will be a phased removal of the fireworks platform in World Showcase lagoon.

Firework platforms for Harmonious have been a source of significant guest pushback

Harmonious, which debuted as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary and the brain-child of former CEO Bob Chapek, has faced heavy guest criticism for the daytime impact on the view across World Showcase Lagoon and disappointing as a show.

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GhostHost100034 minutes ago

It needs those loud popping fireworks all over the place at the very end (like they used in illuminations)

Starship82446 minutes ago

Are we sure these are changes that were going to be included from day one?

wbostic1253 minutes ago

With both Harmonious and Enchantment, Disney made sure to say when they premiered that they were still waiting on pyro to come in for the show. I think it speaks to Tucker coming in and being able to make a show that stood alone as having great pyro, with possibly some of the effects not yet in place. I am curious, does the spiral effect that happens in the finale also hold the new pyro for the final burst?

Starship8241 hour ago

He filmed those shots months ago, the extra pyro was just added a couple of days ago so it doesn't include them.

IMDREW4 hours 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 Mac10 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

Starship82411 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!

jrhwdw11 hours ago

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

Starship82411 hours ago

The pyro changes were also present tonight.

Starship82416 hours ago

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

jrhwdw17 hours ago

More Fireworks Testing on June 19th

gerarar21 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.