Harmonious firework test shows more of what we can expect from EPCOT'S new nighttime spectacular

Disney's Harmonious project team carried out a firework test late last night at EPCOT which fired some of the pyrotechnic product that will be used in the new show.

Harmonious project team in world Showcase Plaza

Crews could be seen working in the lagoon throughout the evening preparing for the test which used all six of the smaller barges, the two main firework platforms, and the sea wall perimeter launchers.

Crews check on firework platform

Lagoon setup for Harmonious

After-hours and close to midnight, the test began and could be viewed by guests from the surrounding resort hotel area.

Large firework test

Here is a video of the 30 minute test, compressed into a 7 minute clip of the most visible firework launches. Some of the effects were low level and could not be seen above the tree lines.

Points of Interest

It appeared that all of the firework platforms were being used simultaneously for some shots, which indicates that testing has moved beyond simple launches and that the team has synchronized control of all the launchers.

Two shots were fired from what looked like the rooftop of the American Adventure theater, similar to the opening shot from Reflections of Earth.

Rooftop launch into the center of the lagoon

The sea wall perimeter launchers were tested firing a synchronized shot towards the center of the lagoon.

Seal wall perimeter launches

Harmonious will debut later this year, although we still expect to see EPCOT Forever to make a brief return prior to the start of harmonious. Disney is yet to provide an opening date for Harmonious, but has given 2021 as an opening timeframe.

Firing station setup for Harmonious firework test