Final Harmonious barges removed from World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT

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Posted: Wednesday May 17, 2023 9:46am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

EPCOT's World Showcase Lagoon is now free of all the Harmonious show platform barges.

the final two Harmonious barges seen above were removed overnight, and the construction platforms for the new show are docked ready to begin work

Last night, the final two taco-shaped barges from Harmonious were removed from the lagoon and moved backstage to begin demolition.

With Harmonious now completely cleared, work can continue preparing the lagoon for the new show debuting later this year.

Equipment is being staged in the lagoon to prepare for the new EPCOT nighttime show later in 2023

While Disney has not shared any specific details on the hardware configuration, we expect the new show to be much simpler than Harmonious, comprised chiefly of fireworks and lighting effects. No barges are planned to be left out of the lagoon, with the hardware expected to be brought out in the afternoon ahead of the evening's performance.

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 Mac8 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

gerarar18 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 Mac18 hours ago

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

SoFloMagic20 hours ago

They're adding so that they can take away later

Starship82421 hours ago

Well, that's what they normally do.

MisterPenguin21 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.