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

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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.

Crane in the center of World Showcase for new firework show infrastructure

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

Crane in the center of World Showcase for new firework show infrastructure

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

Crane in the center of World Showcase for new firework show infrastructure

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.

New 2023 EPCOT firework show concept art

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The Colonel10 hours ago

This is the view from in front of Yacht Club. They do not pipe in music. https://photos.smugmug.com/2023-12-28-Disney-BCV/i-5v5pFv8/0/FXJ6c3pCw8NLfn98NVXKfF77GVv5KDj7pVZ2QW8n6/L/DSC_9023-Edit-L.jpg

TTA9410 hours ago

Only person that might know that answer is our dear friend @wdwmagic lol.

Starship82410 hours ago

I'm willing to bet it was in the show originally and then was cut for some reason and that there's a full non-acoustic version of it out there. I don't know if it was the original finally song but it definitely seems like it was in the show at some point and then was cut so they decided to put it in the post show.

SoFloMagic10 hours ago

It must have been the original finale song, right? There must be a non-acoustic version on a hard drive somewhere. I wish we could hear it

ToTBellHop13 hours 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.

mikejs7813 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.

Disone14 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.

TheCoasterNerd15 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?

TheEPCOTHistorian17 hours ago

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

Starship82417 hours ago

Do they play the music over there?

TheEPCOTHistorian18 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 Morrow22 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.