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
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,” 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
The holiday season is almost upon us. At Universal Orlando Resort, holiday celebrations will officially kick off on November 17. Bookings opened on Thursday for holiday offerings, including for Universal’s Holiday Tour. The tour includes a vague mention of an “after-hours showing of a stunning nighttime projection show,” likely The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts … Read more
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
Destination D23 takes place at Walt Disney World Resort this weekend, and though its Disney Parks panel is not as long and usually not as jam-packed with announcements at its D23 Expo counterpart, we still expect to hear a few big things from Chairman Josh D’Amaro tomorrow. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro … Read more
Halloween time is back at Disneyland Park, and with it comes Halloween Screams, the nightly fireworks spectacular that takes to the skies above Sleeping Beauty Castle, featuring “The Nightmare Before Christmas” during its 30th anniversary. Keep in mind that the show only includes fireworks on weekends and other select nights. Halloween Screams Fireworks 2023 This … Read more
Progress is ongoing for the new Disney100 nighttime spectacular coming to World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT, with a hexagonal structure taking shape in the lagoon itself and both barges and other show elements being staged and completed backstage. We have updates from the ground, as well as an aerial overview from bioreconstruct. World Showcase Lagoon … Read more
Construction work continues in the World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT as crews prepare for a new Disney100 nighttime spectacular that honors 100 years of The Walt Disney Company. In June, we noticed that piling had begun. Now, in August, more progress is appearing. World Showcase Lagoon Construction A large barge was stationed next to an … Read more
Construction for the new nighttime spectacular continues on the lagoon at Universal Studios Florida. The existing platform is being taken apart. Construction on Lagoon at Universal Studios Florida The Universal Studios Florida lagoon remains partially drained as work on the platform supporting its nighttime spectaculars continues. A chunk of the platform has been removed. The … Read more
Last year, Hong Kong Disneyland debuted its new nighttime spectacular “Momentous,” a love letter to the memories we make throughout our lives. With travel restrictions lifting and costs going down, we finally got the chance to go see the new show for ourselves earlier this month. You can watch the full show courtesy of our … Read more
After a four-year hiatus, the Dark Arts nighttime show at Hogwarts Castle has returned to Universal Studios Hollywood for select nights throughout the spring and summer. The experience is included with regular park admission, running from dusk to park close. The Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle This is the first time the Dark Arts at … Read more
The 50th Anniversary celebration has come to a close across Walt Disney World, and the nighttime spectaculars introduced as part of “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth” have now been performed for the final time. Tonight, guests visiting EPCOT were able to watch the last performance of the “Harmonious” nighttime spectacular before it is replaced by the limited return of “EPCOT Forever” tomorrow.
With the Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration ending on March 31, 2023, this also means it’s the end of the Enchantment fireworks spectacular. We have just learned that a new fireworks dessert party will be returning for the Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular. Starting on April 1, 2023, the Happily Ever After fireworks dessert … Read more
The Disney100 celebrations are officially coming to Walt Disney World Resort this spring. EPCOT is set to be the primary location and will be debuting a new nighttime spectacular for the occasion. More details will be released. Disneyland Resort kicked off Disney100 celebrations in January, with special entertainment, food & beverages, merchandise, and more.
Disney has released the first look at the replacement for Harmonious. A new nighttime spectacular will debut at EPCOT this fall. An “original composition and evocative selections from the Disney songbook” will be “woven together to remind us that we are more alike than different.” This past September, at the D23 Expo, Parks Chairman Josh … Read more