More Drones Coming to Disney Parks, ‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ Designed to Receive Updates

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Today, executive creative director of Disney Live Entertainment, Steve Davison, announced that more drones are coming to Disney Parks. He also stated that “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” was designed to be updated. Future of Drone Shows and ‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” could see changes in the future. This … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: EPCOT Toasts 2024 with ‘Cheers to the New Year: A Sparkling Celebration’ Fireworks Show

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This year, World Showcase Lagoon has a new look for its annual “Cheers to the New Year: A Sparkling Celebration” fireworks display. Last year’s fireworks extravaganza used the permanent infrastructure from “Harmonious”; this year, technicians have new removable barges for EPCOT’s new regular fireworks show, “Luminous: A Symphony of Us,” to utilize for the New … Read more

Elon Musk Calls for Disney CEO Bob Iger to Be Fired, Disney to Continue Producing H2O+ Products Under Their Own Brand, & More: Daily Recap (12/8/23)

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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 Friday, December 8, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

VIDEO: Tom’s Honest Review of World Celebration and ‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ at EPCOT

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On December 5, Walt Disney’s birthday, World Celebration Gardens opened and “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” debuted at EPCOT. The gardens are the new center of the park, including Dreamers Point and the Walt the Dreamer Statue. “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” is the park’s new permanent nighttime spectacular. With these two offerings, the years-long … Read more

PHOTOS, FULL SHOW VIDEO: New ‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ Nighttime Spectacular Debuts at EPCOT

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After months of anticipation, behind-the-scenes looks, and a delay past Disney’s actual 100th anniversary, “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” has finally premiered at EPCOT. The new nighttime spectacular utilizes barges that — unlike its predecessor “Harmonious” — won’t sit in World Showcase Lagoon all day. With the premiere of “Luminous,” the interim show “EPCOT Forever” has also … Read more

Dreamers Point & Walt the Dreamer Statue Debut at EPCOT, Halloween at Disneyland Resort Starting Early in 2024, & More: Daily Recap (12/4/23)

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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, December 4, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ Nighttime Spectacular Debuting Tomorrow at EPCOT

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Disney has shared a behind-the-scenes look at “Luminous: The Symphony of Us,” the new nighttime spectacular that’s set to debut at EPCOT tomorrow, December 5. Disney Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ The video uploaded by the official Disney Parks YouTube channel chronicles a previously reported testing session that occurred in early … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ Central Barge Arrives at EPCOT Ahead of Show’s Imminent Debut

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Final preparations and finishing touches are currently being made on “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” ahead of the new nighttime spectacular’s December 5 debut at EPCOT. We spotted the show’s central barge in the middle of World Showcase Lagoon while traversing the park on December 4. ‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ Central Barge Arrives at … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Musical Score Full of Disney Movie Music Revealed for ‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ Coming to EPCOT

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Before “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” debuts at EPCOT on December 5, Disney has shared a behind-the-scenes video and details about the creation of the nighttime spectacular’s music, which plays a vital role in the show. Behind the Scenes of ‘Luminous’ Disney Live Entertainment worked with Pinar Toprak once again on the show’s score. Toprak has also … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ Barges Get Earth Scrim at EPCOT

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Crews have hung new pieces of scrim featuring the Earth on the “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” barges in the World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT. ‘Luminous’ Barges Unlike the “Harmonious” barges, the “Luminous” barges will not sit in the lagoon all day. They will move in and out for the nighttime spectacular. The barges have … Read more

EPCOT Testing New ‘Luminous’ Fireworks Spectacular Overnight in November

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EPCOT will be testing their new nighttime spectacular, “Luminous: The Symphony of Us,” overnight for two dates in November. “Luminous” Fireworks Testing Overnight fireworks testing will take place on Wednesday, November 1, and Saturday, November 4, from 10:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Disney did not explicitly say the fireworks testing is for “Luminous,” but the … Read more

‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ Added to Walt Disney World Website, New Concept Art Released

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“Luminous: The Symphony of Us,” the new EPCOT nighttime spectacular debuting in December, has been added to the Walt Disney World website. And with the new “Luminous” webpage comes new concept art and a description. Luminous: The Symphony of Us The Walt Disney World website says of “Luminous: Feast your eyes on an all-new nighttime … Read more

Disney Animation Chief Creative Officer Shares Update on ‘Frozen 3’ Production, Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Hours Extended in Late October 2023, & More: Daily Recap (10/6/23)

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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 Friday, October 6, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

New ‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ Show Platform Added to World Showcase Lagoon

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Since our visit yesterday to check out the new barge for “Luminous: The Symphony of Us,” a new, smaller platform has appeared in World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT. New ‘Luminous’ Platform The platform is off to the right of the barges in the lagoon. Unlike the previous nighttime spectacular, “Harmonious,” the barges for “Luminous” are … Read more

EPCOT Candlelight Processional 2023 Celebrity Narrators Announced, Walt Disney World No Longer Offering Pre-Arrival MagicBands for International Guests, & More: Daily Recap (10/5/23)

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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 Thursday, October 5, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: Second ‘Luminous’ Barge Arrives at World Showcase Lagoon in EPCOT

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A second barge for “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” has arrived at World Showcase Lagoon in EPCOT. The new nighttime spectacular is scheduled to debut on December 5, 2023. Another ‘Luminous’ Barge Arrives Unlike the previous nighttime spectacular, “Harmonious,” the barges for “Luminous” are not expected to sit in the lagoon all day. The barges … Read more