Luminous preparations continue: EPCOT's island lasers get a tune-up

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Luminous island laser work

Posted: Thursday October 5, 2023 10:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

While most of the work is taking place on the barge platforms that will make up the bulk of the launch hardware for 'Luminous the Symphony of Us,' crews are also making adjustments to some of the land-based systems.

Luminous island laser work

Today, we spotted crews working on the island-based lasers near the China and France pavilions.

These island-based lasers were added in 2014 for Reflections of Earth and were later used for Harmonious.

Luminous island laser work

Disney has released very little information on the new show, but we do know that Luminous will include fireworks, fountains, lasers, and lighting effects. In a notable change from Harmonious, there will be no screens, and the barges will be moved backstage after each show.

Luminous the Symphony of Us logo

"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.

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ToTBellHop8 hours ago

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

Starship8248 hours ago

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

Touchdown8 hours ago

One Little Spark is better.

Starship8248 hours ago

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

gerarar11 hours ago

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

wdwmagic13 hours 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

Starship82416 hours 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.

TheCoasterNerd16 hours ago

Does that have a decent view?

Brian22 hours ago

I think it does. Good thinking! I was limiting my thinking to the Crescent Lake area.

SoFloMagic22 hours ago

Doesn't the restaurant on top of riviera pipe it in?

Brian1 day ago

I don't think so. IIRC there's no speakers on the bridge. But the music is sufficiently loud from the park that you should be able to hear it. EPCOT fireworks aren't meant to be viewed from outside the park, unlike Magic Kingdom's.

TheCoasterNerd1 day ago

Ohh, ok. I was hoping for a restaurant I could eat at since we get in pretty late anyways. Do they at least pipe in the music on the bridge?

Brian1 day ago

You can't really see the fireworks from inside the buildings. Your best bet if you don't want to enter the park is the bridge between the Boardwalk and Beach Club leading out towards the International Gateway, pictured here:

TheCoasterNerd1 day ago

What Epcot Resort Loop restaurant is best to watch this from? I'm taking a 1 day trip to Magic Kingdom but I'll be in the night before to hopefully watch Luminous. I am looking for a restaurant where you don't need to stay in the resort to watch, has a decent view, is affordable (for Disney lol), and hopefully pipes in the music. Are there any restaurants like that?