Second Taco-Shaped Harmonious Barge Removed From World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT

Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct shared photos of Harmonious barges being demolished backstage at EPCOT. Two of the taco-shaped barges, plus the circular “stargate” barge, have now been removed from World Showcase Lagoon. The final performance of Harmonious was on April 2 and the first barge was gone as of April 10. In bioreconstruct’s photos, the circular … Read more

PHOTOS: Circular ‘Stargate’ Barge Removed From World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT

The large, circular “Stargate” barge has been removed from the center of World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT. The barge was the centerpiece of “Harmonious,” the nighttime spectacular that debut at EPCOT for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. The barge holding the arms that lifted around the “Stargate” remain. Disney fans dubbed it the … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial Look at Harmonious Barge Deconstruction

A backstage view of the Harmonious barge being deconstructed at EPCOT.

Walt Disney World continues to remove set pieces for the recently canceled fireworks show, and thanks to @bioreconstruct on Twitter, we can see a Harmonious barge being deconstructed backstage at EPCOT. Harmonious Barge Deconstructed Walt Disney World Cast Members have begun to remove the nighttime spectacular infrastructure in World Showcase Lagoon with the ending of … Read more

PHOTOS: Dismantling of Harmonious Barges Begins at EPCOT

Crews are beginning to dismantle the Harmonious barges in World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT now that the show has ended and EPCOT Forever has returned. The four “taco” barges and one large ring barge are still in the lagoon, but construction vehicles were on their own barges as work removing the barges begins. We saw … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 6/5/21 (Indoor Dining Distancing Reductions, “Creations Shop” Painting, Imagination Pavilion Jumping Fountains Return, and More)

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Greetings from EPCOT! We’re starting off the first weekend in June, and while not officially summer, at Walt Disney World it is as students start summer breaks, hurricane season has begun, and the weather is warm and wet. In anticipation of summer and 50th anniversary crowds, changes continue to happen around the park. At the … Read more

PHOTOS: More Screens Added to Harmonious Barge Arms at EPCOT

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More flexible screen has been added to the arms of the centerpiece Harmonious barge at EPCOT. These arms will twist and turn during the Harmonious nighttime spectacular in World Showcase Lagoon. The screen material was first added to the lower part of the centerpiece ring. It now covers full sides of the barge arms, creating … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & EPCOT 5/22/21 (Relaxation Stations Removed, New Loki & BaubleBar Ears, Updated Plaza Restaurant Menu Items, and More)

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Good morning from Magic Kingdom, as we enter week number two of relaxed mask rules. We’re seeing more changes as a result of that, not to mention the usual construction, food, and merchandise changes around the parks. Let’s see what’s new! First off, despite the incident yesterday with a service vehicle striking the Magic Kingdom … Read more