More hardware arrives in EPCOT's World Showcase lagoon for 'Luminous The Symphony of Us'

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Luminous barges in World Showcase Lagoon - October 3 2023

Posted: Wednesday October 4, 2023 9:08am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

More hardware for the upcoming Luminous nighttime spectacular took to World Showcase lagoon last night for systems tests as preparations for the December 5 debut continue.

Luminous barges in World Showcase Lagoon - October 3 2023

Two of the barges were out in the lagoon, complete with six mini firework barges transported inside the main barges. Note that unlike Harmonious, Luminous hardware will be moved out of the lagoon during the daytime.

Luminous barges in World Showcase Lagoon - October 3 2023

Luminous features a large number of barges, with six main central platforms, each containing multiple smaller barges that will deploy out in a spoke design.

Luminous barges in World Showcase Lagoon - October 3 2023

Don't expect to see any full-scale rehearsals for the show just yet. Crews need to work through the new hardware setup and conduct tests on individual systems and pyro products.

Luminous barges in World Showcase Lagoon - October 3 2023

"Luminous The Symphony of Us" will officially debut to guests on December 5 at EPCOT in Walt Disney World. The new show is the long-term replacement for Harmonious and the interim EPCOT Forever show.

Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle recently said that Luminous will be a "Brand new show filled with fireworks, fountains, lasers, lighting effects. Fabulous Disney music. Luminous is going to touch your heart. And it's going to continue our long tradition of amazing nighttime entertainment EPCOT. I cannot wait for you to see it."

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TheEPCOTHistorian40 minutes ago

It’s hit or miss but sometimes. Boardwalk does not iirc bc of their live performers.

Starship82441 minutes ago

Do they play the music over there?

TheEPCOTHistorian1 hour ago

Get Dinner at Beaches and Cream and watch the show from the Yacht and Beach lighthouse dock. Awesome spot with the fireworks reflecting on the lake.

Tom Morrow5 hours ago

Well I'm 3 for 3 for seeing this show and it making me teary-eyed. I guess I'm a fan. I feel bad for badmouthing it when it debuted and I hadn't seen it yet, but Harmonious really left a bad taste in my mouth.

ToTBellHop19 hours ago

We can all agree that the best finale music in Epcot history was “A Whole New World,” obviously.

Starship82419 hours ago

Well, to be specific the original ones made for the show although One Little Spark is great.

Touchdown19 hours ago

One Little Spark is better.

Starship82419 hours ago

Can we all agree that "One Heartbeat" is the better post show song?

gerarar22 hours ago

You don't get to see the fountains much, but fireworks and lights are visible. Music is piped in too.

wdwmagic1 day ago

Yep it was released last month :) https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/luminous-the-symphony-of-us/news/29apr2024-epcots-luminous-the-symphony-of-us-soundtrack-now-available-for-streaming.htm

Starship8241 day ago

I don't think they pipe in the music around the Epcot resorts (although they should) but you can also look up the soundtrack on YouTube and try to sync it up. this video I edited together is perfectly in sync with the actual show you just have to start it about a minute before the show actually starts because it has the last preshow song that transitions into the show.