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

Jul 05, 2023 in "Harmonious"

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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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trainplane36 minutes ago

For the Japan view in February, I walked up about 20 minutes before (coming right from Impressions de France). Germany was a solid hour since it was debut night.

wbostic129 minutes ago

For all the arguments and attacks this site can sometimes hold, these are the moments that I know there are good people on this site. Thanks everybody! How early do you need to reserve these spots?

Starship82448 minutes ago

I haven't seen the show in person so I don't know the best spots, but check the weather to see where the wind is blowing to make sure all the smoke doesn't blow right in your face.

Touchdown52 minutes ago

Anywhere with a clear view of the central structure is fine.

trainplane31 hour ago

I personally prefer watching it from the "back" of WS, that way I can see the little things SSE does at the beginning and ending bits of the show. Left of Japan: Germany: (Truly amazing shaky cam footage from a chest high level) So basically, any place along the back stretch with a view of SSE is what I'll recommend.

hismattjesty1 hour ago

Right out front and to the right (facing the lagoon) of Norway. Air launch point, completely unobstructed, and right next to a speaker. Was just there Tuesday myself as well. No pictures or video of it as I don't live my life buried in my phone, and there are plenty of better pictures and video from professionals out there.

gerarar1 hour ago

Italy is probably one of the best places to see the show. You get a perfect view of Spaceship Earth when it does its thing during the intro, I See the Light, and the finale. You also get 2 perfect heartbeats in the finale. The spotlights from around World Showcase are also easier to see when they converge ("Come Together As One!..") Another spot is near Japan for same reasons above. But that place is more crowded seems like. Italy pics: Basically if you line yourself up with one the barges, you'll get some perfect heartbeats. All that really matters then is if you want to see Spaceship Earth's interaction with the show and proximity to the show. Also note, I haven't seen the show in-person yet, but I see pretty much every livestream and video posted on YouTube lol. This comparison video I made a while back will give you an idea of seeing it from Italy vs. Japan:

wbostic121 hour ago

Alright, this may be a big ask, but I feel like this forum is the best place to ask it. I am going to EPCOT on Monday for the first time in about 3 years after my college exams end, and was wondering what everyone's opinion for the best place to watch Luminous is. I know it's not the same stress as Harmonious, but I still want the best view of the show. Has anyone found what they believe is the best place to watch the show with the least obstructions, especially if I don't want to camp out forever prior to the show? (Also, pictures of the view are appreciated.)

Starship8241 day ago

Yeah it's weird the ending songs lists "Wondrous Journeys - Cast" while the main theme doesn't.

wbostic121 day ago

Definitely. Also something to help with the search that I noticed was both an anomaly and potentially to keep an eye out for. The two past releases of domestic fireworks soundtracks have been Wondrous Journeys and WOC:One. One makes more sense, as when you search for it, it shows the featured vocalist by default, in this case Cody Fry. However, for WJ both the theme and post show music are put into one single combined, with the theme being directly credited to the singers, and shows it as a suggestion as I search for that single. However, for whatever reason, the post show music (which has the artist Lawrence in the track title) doesn’t show up at all. I have no idea if that means anything, or is remotely helpful, or is just some kind of bizarre anomaly, but I noticed it and thought I should share.

trainplane31 day ago

Maybe it's time to start watching: https://www.disneymusiclicensing.com/ Harmonious appeared here about 2 weeks before the soundtrack release.

Starship8241 day ago

It would also be "Beating of our hearts" because Katherine McPhee doesn't do vocals for "Heartbeat Symphony". The fact that it has the whole cast leads me to believe it might be the whole show but I could be wrong obviously when you look at Happily ever after or Wondrous Journey, "It's Wondrous" the normal song it only lists cast for the exit music. They tend to release the entire show as long as there's nothing directly from the films in them as far as I've been able to see. For example, in the Tokyo releases of the shows whenever they do use versions from the movies, it's usually re recorded for the CD. Fantasmic is released on streaming. All of harmonious is released on streaming, so to me it seems like they will since everything in Luminous are new arrangements specifically made for the show.

TTA941 day ago

I have a feeling it’s just “Heartbeat Symphony”. I don’t think the full soundtrack would be listed under her name. I’m willing to bet more people would prefer “One Heartbeat” to be released over “Heartbeat Symphony” lol. Unfortunately I know that’s highly unlikely to be released.