More hardware arrives in EPCOT's World Showcase lagoon for 'Luminous The Symphony of Us'

Oct 04, 2023 in "Luminous the Symphony of Us"

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Luminous barges in World Showcase Lagoon - October 3 2023

Posted: Wednesday October 4, 2023 9:08am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

More hardware for the upcoming Luminous nighttime spectacular took to World Showcase lagoon last night for systems tests as preparations for the December 5 debut continue.

Luminous barges in World Showcase Lagoon - October 3 2023

Two of the barges were out in the lagoon, complete with six mini firework barges transported inside the main barges. Note that unlike Harmonious, Luminous hardware will be moved out of the lagoon during the daytime.

Luminous barges in World Showcase Lagoon - October 3 2023

Luminous features a large number of barges, with six main central platforms, each containing multiple smaller barges that will deploy out in a spoke design.

Luminous barges in World Showcase Lagoon - October 3 2023

Don't expect to see any full-scale rehearsals for the show just yet. Crews need to work through the new hardware setup and conduct tests on individual systems and pyro products.

Luminous barges in World Showcase Lagoon - October 3 2023

"Luminous The Symphony of Us" will officially debut to guests on December 5 at EPCOT in Walt Disney World. The new show is the long-term replacement for Harmonious and the interim EPCOT Forever show.

Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle recently said that Luminous will be a "Brand new show filled with fireworks, fountains, lasers, lighting effects. Fabulous Disney music. Luminous is going to touch your heart. And it's going to continue our long tradition of amazing nighttime entertainment EPCOT. I cannot wait for you to see it."

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marni19714 days ago

Hopefully I can fix that a little real soon 👋

Vinnie Mac4 days ago

Agreed. Show doesn't translate as well on camera and it's definitely a show you need to see in person to understand how good it actually is

Chef idea Mickey`=7 days ago

It's interesting to me because every single time I see it in person I don't mind anything and love the show but when seeing it only on video or YouTube then I see it differently what's missing or not fitting. This is definitely one of the shows you need to see in person to fully embrace it! The fireworks make the show!

bmr15918 days ago

I’m all for imagining what could be, but Luminous is getting good enough scores to where it won’t be touched for a while. There are simply higher priorities.

Chef idea Mickey`=8 days ago

They need to move 6 barges vs one Globe and mini barges.. equal or not once they pass the bridge they are parked at their places so fast! 😱

Disone13 days ago

Great questions .... And I don't want to be rude and ignore your questions, as in general I enjoy your posts a lot, but at the same time I said my peace on this. Thank you.

peter1143513 days ago

What costs would it save? What hassle would it avoid other than inconveniencing guests? If cost and hassle were their reasoning why wouldn’t they do it everyday?

Disone13 days ago

Having waited through the process once... I did not notice it being longer. They brought through two large ones and lowered it back. There's was still more to bring out later. But as I said.... The harmonious barges really were not the deal breaker for me they were for so many others so.... Shruggs. I still think they are putting a cost savings and hassles avoidance over safety and show but I am also "it is what it is regardless of what I think" on this one.

peter1143513 days ago

Except there were times even with Illuminations that the barges or some of the barges would be left in the lagoon. Although that was far less frequent. The amount of time the bridge needs to be raised for Luminous IS consequentially longer.

Cmdr_Crimson13 days ago

Ehh..Kinda? Like a tribute to the beginning. But, also more lighting and using Pavillion buildings from left to right and then all at once for the last few beats to then go into the flying sparks to convey life has started... After that The segments of Happiness, Darkness, Inspiration and Celebration..With different fireworks and such..No clue what I would have in the lagoon for projection use if it was needed nor how the score would even sound like but, the finale would have perimeter fireworks launching off the WS pavillions at the finale..Not many but, just enough..

Chef idea Mickey`=13 days ago

Wow that concept is identical to how Illuminations ROE started except now your using an actual heartbeat sound? Instead of one flying spark, your concept is going with sparks all around the lagoon launching together. Your calling the show Illuminations: Eternal Flame Is this a bringing back Illuminations in a bigger way I would think is what your trying to convey here?

Cmdr_Crimson13 days ago

I would also include using the lighting on SSE and the....*sigh & grumble* Dreamers point area... The way I see the opening is as the torches blew out..You just slowly start hearing a heartbeat as it gets louder and louder and then around the lagoon the sparks launch to create life...Aaannd that's all I got for the moment..Feel free to add what could go next...

aladdin200713 days ago

I know I would really enjoy that.

aladdin200713 days ago

Agree, the first one is way over produced and I feel like Im being shouted at. One Heart Beat is really nice and would have preferred just that one used instead of the other.