Composer Pinar Toprak celebrates EPCOT Theme debut on social media 'one of the biggest joys and honors of my life'

Dec 15, 2023 in "EPCOT"

World Celebration Gardens - December 5 2023
Posted: Friday December 15, 2023 10:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Pinar Toprak, the composer of the new EPCOT Gamma theme, has taken to social media to comment on the long-awaited debut of her music into the park.

In a post on X, Toprak said, "I wrote the Epcot theme more than 5 years ago and we premiered it at D23 more than 4 years ago. And now as of last week, my entire Epcot suite, along with its many variations throughout the park is officially incorporated into the park. Epcot has always had a very special place in my heart since my first visit there at the age of 17 and creating the music that millions of people will experience daily has been one of the biggest joys and honors of my life. A big thank you to Disney , John Dennis and Matt Walker for believing me in the first place and a special thank you to my music editor/score coordinator and wrangler Shie Rozow for keeping our heads above the water and to Tyler Durham on additional arrangements."

The new EPCOT Gamma theme can be heard throughout World Celebration, World Nature, and World Discovery, and has been incorporated into shows including the Spaceship Earth lighting sequence and the new nighttime spectacular 'Luminous - The Symphony of Us.'

You can listen to some of the new EPCOT Gamma Theme in the video below.

Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Pinar Toprak is a renowned composer in film and television, known for her groundbreaking score for "Captain Marvel," marking her as the first woman to compose for a major superhero film. Blending orchestral and electronic elements, her music is innovative and powerful.

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Sirwalterraleigh35 minutes ago

I think I projectile shot the fruit loops thing From now on it’s strictly alcohol for my weak stomach

James Alucobond38 minutes ago

No pickle milkshake for year-round scrunchy-faced YouTubers?

SoFloMagic43 minutes ago

Hummus fries Some slider Fruit loops milkshake Something with impossible Some desert something Profit

mattpeto5 hours ago

You must be new here… If they aren’t complaining, its a rarity.

MisterPenguin5 hours ago

Two new rides and a cessation of a Food Festival during the Summer. If that's evolution, they're doing it wrong.

Brian6 hours ago

Coming soon (probably) to The Seas with Nemo and Friends - Cars: A Musical Celebration.

Sirwalterraleigh6 hours ago

Well they did it and look stupid…cause that’s awesome, right?

Sirwalterraleigh6 hours ago

It’s less of a complete park today than it was in 1998… Our standards need re-evaluated.

J45467 hours ago

nah its still a great theme park, but with more food options...thats not a bad thing imo. Epcot always felt like the adult park where they focused on eating drinking and ambience more than rides and thrills. But they added a few great rides over the last years so its gotten a bit better in that regard as well

OKWDVCMAGIC9 hours ago

The continuing evolution of Epcot from a theme park to the world’s largest food court.

Sirwalterraleigh9 hours ago

One would assume it’s a mishmash of things that sell really well (ie highest prices/margins) from the 345 days a year of festivals I’m not in love with it…but it’s also not the worst idea ever If they’re smart…big If…they rotate it seasonally to not cross with the festival booths…it’s a good idea. If it’s set stuff and they just push volume…not so much.

Sirwalterraleigh10 hours ago

FTFY

vikescaper21 hours ago

I’m hoping that they have the empanada that the Encanto booth has during Festival of the Arts. That is one of my favorite festival foods!

Captain Culpepper Cline22 hours ago

Define festival favorites. Thanks.