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

UPNT Weekly Recap: Parks Extend Hours on Weekends, Nighttime Spectaculars Return to Universal Studios Florida, Christmas Decorations Arrive, New "Harry Potter" Merchandise, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from October 19 to October 25, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Florida “Strike Teams” have been … Read more

“Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration” Nighttime Spectacular Adds Two More October Showtimes

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As we reported a few days ago, Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration is slated to return to Universal Studios Florida tonight, October 24, at 9:45 PM. Now Universal Orlando’s showtimes page has updated to show the nighttime spectacular is also scheduled for October 25 and October 31. Despite the updates, Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration’s page still … 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: 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

VIDEO: Disneyland Paris Brings Back Fan-Favorite "Disney Dreams!" Nighttime Spectacular As Part of At-Home "Watch Parties" Series

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Be transported to a front-row seat at one of the best Disney nighttime spectaculars to ever exist: “Disney Dreams!” at Disneyland Paris. The nighttime spectacular was designed just for the park’s 20th anniversary in 2012, and ran until March 24, 2017 when it was replaced by “Disney Illuminations.” Created by Steve Davidson, also the mind … Read more

VIDEOS: Watch Amazing Homemade Disney Parks Nighttime Spectaculars Including Fantasmic!, World of Color, and Tree of Life Awakenings

A few weeks ago, we annouced a competition for a homemade Disney Parks Nighttime Spectacular homemade video contest. This allowed Disney fans around the world to submit their very own versions of their favorite Nighttime Spectacular. On this week’s episode of WDW News Tonight, we were able to watch some of our top favorite entries. Here, … Read more

WATCH: Relive World of Color: Season of Light at Disney California Adventure and Be Inspired to Recreate Your Favorite Nighttime Spectacular

Last week, we informed you of a contest we’re hosting here at WDWNT! We’re asking you to try your best to recreate your favorite show in whatever way you want––that includes narration, homemade floats, characters, dancing, outfits, and more! We can’t wait to see what you come up with! We’ll also show the submissions on … Read more

WATCH: Relive Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World and Be Inspired to Recreate Your Favorite Nighttime Spectacular

Last week, we informed you of a contest we’re hosting here at WDWNT! We’re asking you to try your best to recreate your favorite show in whatever way you want––that includes narration, homemade floats, characters, dancing, outfits, and more! We can’t wait to see what you come up with! We’ll also show the submissions on … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Behind-The-Scenes Look at New "HarmonioUs" Show Barges Arriving at EPCOT

EPCOT is in the midst of a historic, multi-year transformation that includes a new nighttime spectacular titled “HarmonioUs”, which is set to debut later this year. The Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Parks Live Entertainment teams recently passed a major milestone in the development of the show, with the delivery of several floating platforms that … Read more

New "HarmonioUS" Nighttime Spectacular to Debut in Spring 2020 at EPCOT

In 2020, following the limited-time run of “EPCOT Forever,” the new “HarmonioUS” will debut as the largest nighttime spectacular ever created for a Disney park. While an opening date has not been released just yet, D23 has revealed the opening season of the new show at EPCOT. “HarmonioUS” will be debuting in Spring 2020, set to … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Releases Preview of New "Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks" at the Magic Kingdom

“Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” is a new nighttime spectacular that will debut November 8, 2019, as part of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park. The holiday extravaganza invites guests to experience the magic of Christmas by painting the sky with fireworks and transforming Cinderella Castle into colorful holiday scenes. The show replaces … Read more