'Luminous the Symphony of Us' made its EPCOT debut this week, leaving the mixed-media video screens and projections of Harmonious behind and returning to the classic fireworks show formula.
Disney turned to the legendary pyrotechnic designer Eric Tucker of Wishes and Reflections of Earth fame to deliver the spectacular display of synchronized fireworks during Luminous and two brand new, never-before-seen EPCOT pyrotechnic launch effects.
This article includes spoilers, so if you have not seen Luminous and want to be surprised by the finale, stop reading now and come back for a close-up look after you see the show.
The brand new effects are in the show's finale, to the song, "Beating of Our Heart."
Using a new custom-designed and built barge in the center of the lagoon, in the show's closing moments, a tower rises unnoticed from the lagoon. As it reaches its maximum height and perfectly synchronized to the music, the tower erupts with 360-degree fireworks radiating from its core. It goes on to fire five more bursts before descending back into the barge out of sight for the show's final seconds.
Immediately following the 360-degree tower launches comes the second new effect.
Each of the six main barges has been equipped with custom-designed launchers to direct massive red hearts toward the guests visiting from the World Showcase promenade. Each barge contains 16 launch tubes arranged to produce a heart shape.
In the finale, each barge fires the effect sequentially, launching giant heart shapes made of 16 shells toward the crowd like a huge confetti cannon.
Watch the video below for a close-up look at both new effects in action during the finale of EPCOT's 'Luminous the Symphony of Us' at Walt Disney World.
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