Today is a very special day in Disney history as it marks what would’ve been the 25th anniversary of Illuminations: Reflections of Earth at EPCOT. This week also marks five years since the show came to an end on September 30, 2019. In the time since Illuminations went away, it has cast a large shadow … Read more
The Morocco Pavilion Friendship boat dock in EPCOT has reopened after a three-week refurbishment. Friendship Boat Dock Refurbishment With the Morocco dock back open, the Germany dock closed again. This launch and the one near the Mexico Pavilion have been closed since the summer of 2016 except when one of the other two docks needs … Read more
In EPCOT, the Germany Pavilion Friendship boat dock is open for the first time in years while the Morocco Pavilion dock is closed for refurbishment. EPCOT Friendship Boat Launches There are four docks, a.k.a. Friendship Launches, on World Showcase Lagoon, as highlighted in the above map from My Disney Experience. At one time, guests could … Read more
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
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
A man jumped from the Italy Pavilion bridge into the World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT in several videos shared on social media, reportedly “for a bet.” Man Jumps From Italy Bridge Into Water at EPCOT In a TikTok shared by @DisFamilyAdventures, a man is shown jumping from the Italy bridge into the water of the … Read more
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
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
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 Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The first barge for “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” has arrived at World Showcase lagoon in EPCOT. The park’s new nighttime spectacular will debut on December 5, 2023. ‘Luminous’ Barge Unlike “Harmonious,” “Luminous” barges are not expected to sit in the lagoon all day. This barge is in the lagoon right now for testing. The … 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
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 Sunday, August 20, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … 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. A few weeks ago, we saw construction go vertical with the arrival of a crane and other construction equipment. On … Read more
Construction work continues across EPCOT, from the parking lot to the World Showcase lagoon. Now that we’re halfway through August, a lot of construction has made major progress throughout the park. Ride Share Area in EPCOT Parking Lot A new ride-share loop is under construction in the EPCOT parking lot. Crews have started laying pavement … 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
Friendship Boat VIII at EPCOT debuted a new royal blue and gold color scheme on Monday as Disney confirmed the other boats in the fleet will be repainted soon, too. New Friendship Boat Color Scheme The Friendship Boats transport guests across World Showcase lagoon, as well as between EPCOT and nearby resorts. Friendship VIII has … Read more