Disney continues firework testing for the return of 'EPCOT Forever' at Walt Disney World

Feb 28, 2023 in "Epcot Forever"

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Posted: Tuesday February 28, 2023 2:40pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Firework testing will take place overnight on Tuesday February 28, 2023 for the upcoming return of 'EPCOT Forever' at Walt Disney World.

EPCOT Forever will return for the third time to EPCOT

Disney has advised guests in the EPCOT area resorts that the test will occur after the park close at around midnight, and will include lasers, smoke and fireworks.

"EPCOT Forever" will return to Walt Disney World as an interim show on April 3 2023, following the final performance of Harmonious on April 2.

EPCOT Forever

The first version of EPCOT Forever which debuted on October 1 2019 featured fireworks and stunt kites. and played until Walt Disney World's closure in 2020. The show resumed on July 1 2021, as fireworks shows returned to Walt Disney World after the pandemic shutdown. The second version dropped the stunt kites but added more fireworks in their place. Its last performance was September 28, 2021, making way for Harmonious on September 29.

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Starship8243 hours ago

Maybe because they need to program it for the barges? Maybe they're using the Luminous barges instead of the WWIII barges?

jrhwdw3 hours ago

Heartbeat Of Freedom Testing already????: https://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2024/05/after-hours-pyrotechnic-testing-to-take.html

Starship8246 hours ago

So I updated my video to include the whole show in source audio with a few minor exceptions such as some of the transitions and some of the narration. I also will be uploading one without narration. Enjoy!

aladdin20071 day ago

What I dont understand is Chefs de France not opening till noon, with hordes of people waiting outside, when other locations open sooner. And Tuttio Italia not opening till near 1. Its their own loss they could be making more money. Its the decision of third party managements I guess but just seems with the masses of people in this area of the park now they should be opening sooner than they do. Meanwhile they need to kick merch out of the bakery area back there in France and put it more tables, the situation is horrible with the crowds and absolutely nowhere to sit. Okay back to the fireworks I know. sorry.

Rich Brownn1 day ago

Well it was about time for us to get our own version of Light Magic (Disneyland's infamous parade that never ever gets mentioned in any book or video) :D

ToTBellHop1 day ago

If it takes a few years, you’re probably right. World of Color treatment (but hopefully not worse with each new iteration like WoC…)

TTA941 day ago

I feel like they might just change the entire show to the next version of Luminous rather than swap out segments. Of course keeping the infrastructure but perhaps add fire and very likely drones. When this happens though who knows.

ToTBellHop2 days ago

Plus, the "premium" type of guest he wants is turned off by the actual experience of planning a Disney trip now. There are plenty who can afford the experience, including a deluxe resort, but don't think the pay-off is there. They are slowly improving this, but it was asinine that they EVER let a guess arrive at a deluxe resort (or any Disney resort...) only to be told they couldn't get a park reservation. That's largely ended but you still have the same guest arriving in the park only to find all the good LLs are gone. No good. Disney created this mess and is slow-walking any improvements.

Andrew252 days ago

Yup - answer was always to increase (or update older less popular experiences) simultaneously with attendance. I do think dynamic/variable pricing is needed to spread demand out, but on any given the day there's an obvious lack of capacity at the parks to accommodate people comfortably.

ToTBellHop2 days ago

Bob has somehow finally realized that they need more bodies. At his level of compensation, he should have known that all along.

Andrew252 days ago

There's only so much disposable income available by the average person. Which is why I'm surprise Disney went on this journey to slim down attendance and squeeze whales.

ToTBellHop2 days ago

Sure. Also, with WS becoming more family-friendly, I'm not sure many families want to book some of the restaurants that feel "stuffy". It was a bone-headed move to put in that bizarre creperie by Rat instead of Chez Remy's. I'm sure they WANTED people to snack around the world on festival food and then sit down to dinner. Many are unlikely to have that kind of disposable income and personally, I could afford it, but after waiting around for snacks from several kiosks, I'd feel bad asking my kids to then sit down to a dinner (even if I could eat that much). They'd rather go on rides at 5 pm and I don't blame them.

GhostHost10002 days ago

I don’t know but I think they could easily plus it with some fire effects and a much stronger ending.

Andrew252 days ago

I'd imagine part of it is World Showcase becoming more popular earlier in the day for lunch with all of the attractions there now, so I'd imagine lunch reservations have substituted a good amount of dinner reservations? Can't imagine people are booking two full service meals a day.