More pilings added to EPCOT's World Showcase Lagoon as preparations for new fireworks show continue

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World Showcase Lagoon firework platform construction - July 19 2023

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Posted: Thursday July 20, 2023 12:34pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Crews in EPCOT's World Showcase lagoon are continuing to add more infrastructure to support the all-new fireworks show coming to the park later this year.

World Showcase Lagoon firework platform construction - July 19 2023

Additional pilings have been added, radiating out from the central dock. The pilings will allow a large number of barges to be docked in the lagoon to provide launch points for fireworks and lighting.

World Showcase Lagoon firework platform construction - July 19 2023

Disney has remained tight-lipped on any specific details of the new show, but we expect it to debut before the end of the year, replacing the current EPCOT Forever.

New 2023 EPCOT firework show concept art

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stuart6 hours ago

It was discussed a good few pages back.

Chef idea Mickey`=6 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.

LittleBuford21 hours ago

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

UNCgolf21 hours 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.

Chef idea Mickey`=1 day ago

It's Official ...or is it Someone shared it's dropped on ITunes! ;- )

Starship8244 days ago

Maybe because they need to program it for the barges? Maybe they're using the Luminous barges instead of the WWIII barges?

jrhwdw4 days ago

Heartbeat Of Freedom Testing already????: https://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2024/05/after-hours-pyrotechnic-testing-to-take.html

Starship8244 days ago

So I updated my video to include the whole show in source audio with a few minor exceptions such as some of the transitions and some of the narration. I also will be uploading one without narration. Enjoy!

aladdin20075 days ago

What I dont understand is Chefs de France not opening till noon, with hordes of people waiting outside, when other locations open sooner. And Tuttio Italia not opening till near 1. Its their own loss they could be making more money. Its the decision of third party managements I guess but just seems with the masses of people in this area of the park now they should be opening sooner than they do. Meanwhile they need to kick merch out of the bakery area back there in France and put it more tables, the situation is horrible with the crowds and absolutely nowhere to sit. Okay back to the fireworks I know. sorry.

Rich Brownn5 days ago

Well it was about time for us to get our own version of Light Magic (Disneyland's infamous parade that never ever gets mentioned in any book or video) :D