Latest aerial photos show Harmonious being scrapped backstage at EPCOT

Apr 21, 2023 in "Harmonious"

Posted: Friday April 21, 2023 1:39pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

New aerial photos from @bioreconstruct show some of the Harmonious hardware being scrapped backstage at EPCOT.

The image shows one of the large "taco" shaped video screen barges broken into sections and piles of scrap metal to the side of it.

In the nearby marina, we can also see the central "icon" ring barge, one of the center arm barges, and another of the video barges.

Only two barges remain in World Showcase Lagoon today, and are expected to be removed within the next few weeks.

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Starship82452 minutes ago

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

IMDREW3 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 Mac9 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

Starship82410 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!

jrhwdw10 hours ago

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

Starship82410 hours ago

The pyro changes were also present tonight.

Starship82415 hours ago

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

jrhwdw16 hours ago

More Fireworks Testing on June 19th

gerarar20 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 Mac20 hours ago

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

SoFloMagic21 hours ago

They're adding so that they can take away later

Starship82423 hours ago

Well, that's what they normally do.

MisterPenguin23 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. 😂