First major piece of Luminous hardware arrives in World Showcase lagoon at EPCOT

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Luminous barge in World Showcase Lagoon - September 27 2023

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Posted: Wednesday September 27, 2023 2:22pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

One of the six main firework and effect barges for the upcoming 'Luminous The Symphony Of Us' is now in position on World Showcase Lagoon.

Luminous barge in World Showcase Lagoon - September 27 2023

The barge, which was assembled backstage behind the China pavilion, is now undergoing some preliminary testing in the lagoon.

Luminous barge in World Showcase Lagoon - September 27 2023

Unlike Harmonious, the hardware for Luminous has been designed to be brought in and out of the lagoon daily, minimizing the visual intrusion across World Showcase.

Each of the main barges has its own propulsion engines

Luminous barge in World Showcase Lagoon - September 27 2023

The barge show platforms will launch fireworks, fountains, and lighting effects. More than two dozen smaller barges will extend outwards from the large central barges to provide additional effects across a wider area.

Luminous barge in World Showcase Lagoon - September 27 2023

'Luminous the Symphony of Us' will debut on December 5, 2023, replacing EPCOT Forever.

Luminous the Symphony of Us logo

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gerarar3 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 Mac3 hours ago

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

SoFloMagic5 hours ago

They're adding so that they can take away later

Starship8246 hours ago

Well, that's what they normally do.

MisterPenguin6 hours ago

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

maxairmike15 hours 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. 😂

Starship82416 hours 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.

Trekkie10116 hours ago

There was some sort of tech issue with them. The show was delayed 20/25 minutes also, while boat crews went to the barges.

gerarar16 hours ago

Good catch! Interesting additions, especially after the heartbeat pyros at the end. Let's see if this lasts for a couple more days. Will probably make another comparison video if it stays permanent. Wonder if it has to do with the overhead filming that's been going around at the parks.

Starship82417 hours ago

Luminous had a lot of extra pyro tonight especially from I see the Light until the end. Tonight: Before:

DCBaker1 day ago

See this photo from @SplashJacket: As seen in this post:

Chef idea Mickey`=1 day ago

Where? Harmonious? Is there a picture.. how you know this concept

jrhwdw1 day ago

Since we're on USF, is it me or does CineS have smaller Pyro(size wise) than CineCele? I realize there can't be a big finale with the Globe Drones....

maxairmike1 day ago

Just a note, the kind of pyro used in this instance (CineSational) is heavily impacted by the surrounding features and where it’s being launched from. I’m definitely glad they kept Luminous focused on fireworks, though.