Crane begins work in the center of World Showcase Lagoon on EPCOT's new nighttime spectacular

May 31, 2023 in "Harmonious"

Crane in the center of World Showcase for new firework show infrastructure
Posted: Wednesday May 31, 2023 11:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Work is picking up pace on EPCOT's next nighttime spectacular this week as work begins in the center of World Showcase lagoon.

The barges that were being staged near the China pavilion are now deployed out in the center of the lagoon, along with a crane.


We expect to see new pilings driven into the lagoon to support new firework barge platforms for the upcoming firework show.

EPCOT's 50th-anniversary show Harmonious closed earlier this year, and the new spectacular is expected to debut this fall. Disney has yet to offer many details, but we know the show will use much less hardware than Harmonious, and a mostly clear lagoon during the daytime should return.

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ToTBellHop1 hour 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.

mikejs782 hours 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.

Disone3 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.

TheCoasterNerd3 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?

TheEPCOTHistorian6 hours ago

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

Starship8246 hours ago

Do they play the music over there?

TheEPCOTHistorian6 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.

ToTBellHop1 day ago

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

Starship8241 day ago

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

Touchdown1 day 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.