Dozens of pilings now installed in World Showcase lagoon as preparations continue for new EPCOT nighttime spectacular

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World Showcase Lagoon firework platform construction - July 4 2023

Posted: Wednesday July 5, 2023 2:03pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Crews are continuing to install pilings in the center of World Showcase lagoon to support the infrastructure of EPCOT's new nighttime show.

World Showcase Lagoon firework platform construction - July 4 2023

So far, more than two dozen pilings are in position, with more on the way. Note that the pilings will be cut below the water level, and will not be visible.

World Showcase Lagoon firework platform construction - July 4 2023

Disney has remained very tight-lipped about the new nighttime spectacular, with only a single piece of concept art released so far. Disney has said the new show will debut later this year and will be the replacement for the now-closed Harmoinous show. EPCOT Forever will continue to play in the interim until the new show is ready.

New 2023 EPCOT firework show concept art

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Brian59 minutes 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 hour 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 hour 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 hour 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?

stuart13 hours ago

It was discussed a good few pages back.

Chef idea Mickey`=13 hours ago

I'm surprised no one has been ecstatic replying replying about the news here so I wouldn't known. Found out from somebody not in this forum.

LittleBuford1 day ago

Yeah, it's much more bland than it is stuffy.

UNCgolf1 day ago

It does scream "come enjoy eating at this strip mall chain restaurant" though!

Starship8241 day ago

You're a week late.

Chef idea Mickey`=1 day ago

no it does not, but in all honesty it be better Chez Remy was in the exact location within the attraction building than a cheap deck Remy version in that small building.

ToTBellHop1 day ago

The atmosphere doesn’t scream “come in with your toddlers” like Chez Remy does.

Chef idea Mickey`=1 day ago

The prime I guess was to keep Chez Remy's exclusive to it's home in Disneyland Paris even though that was a fantastic restaurant. The creperie became a new addition to the France pavilion and represents the South of France. I don't know what you mean by stuffy. It's not tight or conjested infact it's the only one of few places where you don't need a reservation and is generally a walk in. Most restaurants I assume only open for lunch which noon tends to be the given time. That area with the Boulangerie and France Gifts is difficult because I love eating there but I also love the merch being there. What they have done is removed seating outside which use to have right in front and by the ice cream. P.S. many people end up sitting where the fountains are in the front.