VIDEO - Electrical Water Pageant performs at Walt Disney World for first time since the March shutdown

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Electrical Water Pageant

Posted: Monday December 21, 2020 9:13pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Electrical Water Pageant made a return to the Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World this evening for its first performance since the March 2020 COVID-19 shutdown.

Here is a look at the first performance from this evening.

The show originally debuted in 1971, but performances came to a halt as Walt Disney World closed due to COVID-19.

Electrical Water Pageant

You can watch the Pageant from viewing spots along the shore at these locations:

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort – beginning at 8:45 PM
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (including Narcoossee's) – beginning at 9:00 PM
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – beginning at 9:30 PM
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground – beginning at 9:45 PM
Disney’s Contemporary Resort – beginning at 10:00 PM

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SquishyOct 25, 2021

So Bill Rogers is now also WDW's announcer or is that someone else?

trainplane3Oct 25, 2021

Today is the 50th anniversary of the Electrical Water Pageant! https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/10/celebrating-50-years-of-the-electric-water-pageant-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ Also, some nice source audio for people that are into that (@marni1971):

DonaldDoleWhipOct 02, 2021

Saw and (mostly) heard the new tag while walking from GF to MK tonight - really a lovely addition. The Water Pageant has always been a gem, and I’m so glad this change only enhanced it.

vikescaperOct 02, 2021

We are planning on heading to the Contemporary.

jrhwdwOct 02, 2021

Should be viewable from the Resort Monorail platfrorm as well. I don't know when it passes MK anymore? Does it??

JoeCamelOct 02, 2021

Walk down the path to the Grand Floridian

vikescaperOct 01, 2021

Is the Electrical Water Pageant still viewable from outside the Magic Kingdom or do you have to go to one of the resorts?

BrianOct 01, 2021

Could've been worse... he could've called it "Disney's Polynesian Resort and Casino"

brb1006Oct 01, 2021

DisneysonSep 30, 2021

This is a really awesome addition. I don’t think I would have minded some updated animation for the existing portions, either, haha! A great idea.

brb1006Sep 30, 2021

Another video

Figments FriendSep 30, 2021

I saw the show tonight around 10:30pm after exiting the Magic Kingdom. Was thrilled to see the new 50th elements ....and delighted that it includes more then just the 'logo'. I won't spoil it for those who have yet to have seen it.... Make an effort to view this. Truly looks great during those 50th segments...a real plus to this long running classic. If nothing else, THIS was a truly welcome addition for the Properties' golden anniversary! :) -

BoardwalkGlennSep 30, 2021

Yeah I’m at the Polynesian now and heard the “spa” announcement. My partner and I both thought that sounded odd.

Figment82Sep 30, 2021

Did the announcement really say “Disney’s Polynesian Resort & Spa”? Haha, oops! Otherwise, it looks great! I’m a huge fan of the EWP, and am always worried its remaining time with us is short (just look at Lights of Winter’s “obsolete technology” 🙄). I love the show so much, I recreated some of the floats in Illustrator and, with the help of my Pixel Stick, brought them to Vero Beach. 😊 I can’t wait to see the updated show in person!