Look Back at the Opening of IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth With This Issue of Birket Engineering News

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During the COVID-19 closure of the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, we’ve been dipping into our archives of vintage park materials for a look back into park history! If you’re missing IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, look back on how EPCOT’s legendary nighttime spectacular came to be with this issue of Birket Engineering News! Note: … Read more

Remember the Magic with this Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary Guide from 1996

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! It’s time to remember the magic as we look back nearly a quarter-century at this Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary Guide! Note: This article will detail the guide … Read more

Torches Surrounding World Showcase Lagoon Now Undergoing Refurbishment at EPCOT

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While IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth may be gone, the torches that lit the way every night are still going strong, but it seems they are finally due for refurbishment at EPCOT. Starting today, maintenance work will begin on refurbishing the torches surrounding the World Showcase Lagoon. They will not be lit tonight or any other … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial Images Show Earth Globe from “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” Currently Being Dismantled Backstage at Epcot

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Just six days after the final showing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, aerial images from Twitter user @bioreconstruct have shown the remains of the former Earth Globe, which is currently being dismantled backstage at Epcot. Aerial look at demolition of the signature globe of Illuminations Reflections of Earth. 6 days after the final show. pic.twitter.com/5lsnTKQO8z … Read more

VIDEO: Watch The Debut Showing of “Epcot Forever”, The New Nighttime Spectacular at Epcot

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Last night, we bid farewell to IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, and tonight we said hello to the new Epcot nighttime spectacular, “Epcot Forever.” Epcot Forever takes us on a journey through the past, present, and future using moving music, lasers, fountains and illuminated kites. This show isn’t going to be around long as “HarmonioUS” is … Read more

VIDEO: Watch The Last-Ever Final Showing “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” as the Fireworks Spectacular Concludes 20 Year Legacy at Epcot

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We’re gathered here tonight, around the fire — as people of all lands have gathered for thousands and thousands of years before us — to share the light, and to share a story… a story about a nighttime spectacular that has touched the hearts of many over the span of its 20-year run. The final “IllumiNations: Reflections … Read more

WDW News Today to Livestream Last-Ever Showing of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” at Epcot on Instagram and Twitter

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We’re gathered here tonight, around the fire — as people of all lands have gathered for thousands and thousands of years before us — to share the light, and to share a story… a story about a nighttime spectacular that has touched the hearts of many over the span of its 20-year run. If you aren’t going … Read more

VIDEO: Say Goodbye to IllumiNations with a Live Performance of “Promise” by Vocalist Kellie Coffey and Composer Gavin Greenway

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Here at WDWNT, we are sending off IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth with a bang thanks to our Reflections of Forever event, and today we held our IllumiNations panel hosted by Imagineer and show creator Don Dorsey, accompanied by Ron Logan and John Haupt. During the presentation, we got to see exclusive concept art, original effects … Read more

SHOP: To A New Day, We Go On With the New IllumiNations Pocket Tee by The Lost Bros, Now Available for Pre-Order!

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IllumiNations may come to an end this September 30th, but the memories will live on forever. It’s Monday… which also means it’s Lost Bros Monday! Get ready for this week’s epic tee drop, now available for pre-order in their online shop! Click here to check out their full lineup of creative, custom-designed tees… but don’t … Read more

Debut Month Revealed for “HarmonioUS” Nighttime Spectacular at Epcot, Permanent Illuminations Replacement Show

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After nearly 20 years of delighting Epcot guests through music, fireworks, fire torches and more, Disney recently announced that “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” will have its final showing on September 30th, 2019. We now know that “Epcot Forever”, its limited run replacement, will debut right after on October 1st, 2019… but what of the often-forgotten permanent … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Last Ever IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth – “Heartbeat of Freedom” 4th of July Fireworks at Epcot

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We’re gathered here tonight, around the fire — as people of all lands have gathered for thousands and thousands of years before us — to share the light, and to share a story… a story about America. “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” will end its nearly 20-year run on September 30, 2019, and tonight was the final chance … Read more

PHOTOS: IllumiNations – Reflections of Earth Farewell Light-Up Mouse Ear Headband Now On Sale at Epcot

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The full collection of Illuminations: Reflections of Earth Farewell merchandise was released earlier in June, featuring a MagicBand, a cute light-up tumbler, some tees, and ornaments, but it seemed there was another piece of light-up merchandise missing from the collection… arguably the best piece from the collection: IllumiNations – Reflections of Earth Farewell Light-Up Mouse … Read more

PHOTOS: Every Piece of “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” Farewell Merchandise (with Prices) at Epcot

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This summer, we’re bidding farewell to the iconic IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth nighttime spectacular at Epcot. It’s bound to be an emotional night for most of us, but thankfully there’s some neat commemorative merchandise just released for us to sport our undying love for IllumiNations for many years to come. Fans were out in hordes … Read more

PHOTOS: Exclusive New IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Farewell Merchandise Coming to Epcot on June 17th

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This summer, we’re bidding farewell to the iconic IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth nighttime spectacular at Epcot. It’s bound to be an emotional night for most of us, but thankfully there’s some neat commemorative merchandise being released for us to sport our undying love for IllumiNations for many years to come. The full line is previewed … Read more

Dates Revealed for Final Showing of IllumiNations and Debut of Epcot Forever

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After nearly 20 years of delighting Epcot guests through music, fireworks, fire torches and more, Disney announced last September that “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” would be ending late summer of 2019. Well, during tonight’s livestream of IllumiNations, it has been officially announced that the final showing of IllumiNations will take place on September 30th. Epcot … Read more

UPDATE: Disney Parks Live Stream of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Postponed Due to Technical Issues, Airing April 9th

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You might have tuned in this past Thursday in hopes of catching the livestream of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” only to find out that the livestream had been postponed. Turns out technical issues with one of the show elements prevented the livestream from happening. The good news is, the livestream has been rescheduled and will air … Read more