Harmonious barge removal at EPCOT - one down and six to go

Apr 11, 2023 in "Harmonious"

Harmonious barge dismantling - Germany barge removed - April 11 2023
Posted: Tuesday April 11, 2023 9:22am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Germany Harmonious show platform is the first to be removed from the World Showcase lagoon at EPCOT as work continues dismantling the now-retired hardware.


The fin-shaped "taco" facing Germany was the last of the Harmonious barges to be installed in April 2021.


Assuming the reverse sequence will be used to clear the lagoon, we should expect the central ring "icon" barge to be removed next, followed by France, then Canada, then Mexico.

Estimates suggest the lagoon should be free of the Harmonious barges within the next month, clearing the way for the continued development of the new EPCOT nighttime spectacular debuting fall 2023.

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ToTBellHop35 minutes ago

I know…damn near 20 years they went on…and on…and on…like, we get it! Why don’t you go on, now, and leave! Ironically, it was followed by Epcot Forever. Epcot’s nighttime spectacular crew seems obsessed with permanence.

mikejs781 hour ago

I don't know. Circle of Life was pretty good back in the day. Both both were much better than that generic and uninspiring "We Go On" crap. Because IP.

Disone2 hours ago

I applaud you for being honest enough with yourself and with this group to self-correct in an open forum. There's not enough of that on this site and I appreciate it so much when I see it.

TheCoasterNerd2 hours ago

Do you need a reservation for Beaches and Cream? Also, I'm gonna move this to a trip planning thread. Want me to @ you?

TheEPCOTHistorian5 hours ago

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

Starship8245 hours ago

Do they play the music over there?

TheEPCOTHistorian5 hours 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 Morrow10 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.

ToTBellHop23 hours ago

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

Starship82423 hours ago

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

Touchdown23 hours ago

One Little Spark is better.

Starship8241 day ago

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

gerarar1 day ago

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