WDWNT Daily Recap (11/14/20): Aerial Views of Walt Disney World Construction, Christmas Decorations Continue to Appear, New Gelato Kiosk Coming to Italy Pavilion at EPCOT, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, November 14, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Bird’s-eye View Shows Current State of “Harmonious” Nighttime Show Barge Construction Backstage at EPCOT

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We have seen glimpses of “Harmonious” construction during flights on the Disney Skyliner. Only what is above the treetops is visible from the Skyliner. Fortunately, Twitter user bioreconstruct has shared amazing aerial views of progress on the upcoming nighttime spectacular. Let’s take a closer look at what bioreconstruct was able to capture. An overview of … Read more

PHOTOS: “Harmonious” Barge Arm Seen Raised as Construction Continues at EPCOT

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Construction continues backstage at EPCOT on “Harmonious”, the upcoming nighttime spectacular. While riding the Disney Skyliner recently, we noticed that one of the barges had its rotating arm raised up during construction. The arm is visible directly to the left of the red crane. Of course, the giant centerpiece barge is still visible to the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Aerial Images Show Additional “Harmonious” Video Screen Panels Installed on Barges at EPCOT

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Thanks for our eye in the skies, @bioreconstruct on Twitter, we have new aerial angles of the Harmonious barges currently under construction behind EPCOT. These images show more giant video screen panels that will be used during the new nighttime spectacular. The paneling of the screens is not yet complete on all four barges, but … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disneyland Park Reopening Guidelines, TRON Lightcycle Run Possibly Delayed, Holiday Park Reservations Fully Booked, Baby White Rhino Born, Refurbs, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from October 19 to October 25, 2020. Walt Disney World Florida “strike teams” are checking theme parks … Read more

PHOTOS: Closer Look at “Harmonious” Barges Currently Under Construction at EPCOT

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From fireworks tests and tech crew surveys to aerial photos of the construction site, news continues to swirl around “Harmonious.” The upcoming EPCOT nighttime spectacular will take place on World Showcase Lagoon. Barges are currently being constructed backstage and will host a bevy of effects and large screens. We got a closer look at the circular centerpiece barge which recently … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/19/20): TRON Coaster Won’t Open for 50th Anniversary, Disneyland Reopening Guidelines to be Announced Tomorrow, Galaxy’s Edge Layoffs, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, October 19, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for Massive Centerpiece “Harmonious” Barge at EPCOT

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Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for “Harmonious”, the upcoming nighttime spectacular at EPCOT. The permit is for the “installation of anchors to provide additional mooring for center barge.” The “center barge” listed is of course the giant circular barge we recently spotted under construction backstage. The contractor listed on the permit is … Read more

PHOTOS: Massive Circular Centerpiece Barge for “Harmonious” Nighttime Spectacular Erected at EPCOT

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From fireworks tests and tech crew surveys to aerial photos of the construction site, news continues to swirl around “Harmonious”, the upcoming EPCOT nighttime spectacular will that will take place on World Showcase Lagoon. Large barges are currently being constructed backstage. The barges themselves will host a bevy of multimedia features, including large screens. We were able to see current … Read more

WDWNT Recap: Massive Cast Member Layoffs, Construction Updates, New Treats, California Chaos, Tokyo Disneyland POV Videos, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from September 28 to October 4, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Take a tour around the park … Read more

PHOTOS: “Harmonious” Nighttime Spectacular Barges Continue to Take Shape Backstage at EPCOT

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From fireworks tests and tech crew surveys to aerial photos of the construction site, news continues to swirl around “Harmonious.” The upcoming EPCOT nighttime spectacular will take place on World Showcase Lagoon. Large barges are currently being constructed backstage. The barges will host a bevy of multimedia features, including large screens. We were able to … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Fireworks Testing Takes Place After Park Close at EPCOT

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Tonight, the very first fireworks were launched at Walt Disney World after the COVID-19 shutdown. Part of a fireworks test at EPCOT, it’s unknown whether this was tied to the new “Harmonious” nighttime spectacular, the upcoming return of fireworks to the parks, or just basic show maintenance—but in any case, it was a true sight … Read more

PHOTOS: Tech Crew Spotted in World Showcase Lagoon For Fireworks Test at EPCOT

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Given the news of a planned fireworks test tonight, speculation is stirring about how it may be an early pyrotechnic test for “Harmonious.” A tech crew was spotted in World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT earlier this afternoon. “Harmonious” was set to debut this past spring, but due to COVID-19 it has since been delayed. However, … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on EPCOT “Harmonious” Nighttime Spectacular Barges

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EPCOT is the center of Walt Disney World Resort construction, with multiple projects underway. In addition to what can be seen by guests, work is continuing backstage on the barges that will be part of the “Harmonious” nighttime spectacular. The new show will take place on World Showcase Lagoon. Twitter user bioreconstruct shared photos showing … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim Removed From Fence Surrounding “Harmonious” Show Controls at EPCOT

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Though most construction for the upcoming HarmonioUS nighttime spectacular is invisible from inside EPCOT, some hints to the show have been uncovered in World Showcase Lagoon. This fenced area on one of the lake’s islands will house power and show controls for HarmonioUS. The fence previously had a green scrim around it. It is clearly … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial Photos Show Barge Construction Moving Ahead for “Harmonious” at EPCOT

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Work continues to move forward on “Harmonious,” the new nighttime spectacular coming to EPCOT. Thanks to @bioreconstruct on Twitter, we have another look at the barges that will be part of the show. Above, we see two barges in various stages of construction. When finished, both of these will have semicircular walls with video screens, … Read more