Posted: Tuesday January 10, 2023 9:09am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff
Disney has just announced that EPCOT's Harmonious will have its final performance on April 2 2023.
The show will be replaced with "EPCOT Forever" as an interim show, debuting April 3 2023. A brand-new EPCOT firework show will debut later in 2023.
Disney has also confirmed that there will be a phased removal of the fireworks platform in World Showcase lagoon.
Harmonious, which debuted as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary and the brain-child of former CEO Bob Chapek, has faced heavy guest criticism for the daytime impact on the view across World Showcase Lagoon and disappointing as a show.
Alongside Harmonious closure news today, Disney has also announced the return date for Magic Kingdom's 'Happily Ever After.'
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wbostic122 days ago
Does anyone know what is going on with lighting in Canada? The past few shows I’ve seen either the popcorn lights or the sparkle-strobes have been on throughout the show. I know the popcorn lights were on constantly during the pavilion’s renovation, but I thought that was over at this point.
TTA944 days ago
Pre show with announcement:
ToTBellHop4 days ago
I’ll take the EWP on trailers “sailing” down MSUSA.
TTA944 days ago
Even if it’s the old MSEP? Lol. But at this point I think most of us would still be happy.
ToTBellHop5 days ago
They get that back and I won’t even care that DAK closes at sunset. It will honestly be nice to have one park I don’t feel compelled to stay out late in.
Vinnie Mac5 days ago
Looks like this is happening too apparently :)
SaucyBoy5 days ago
Absolutely!!! December ‘23 was the first time I’ve been at Epcot at night since 2022 when I saw Horrendous for the first and only time. Now we just need a night parade back and we are in another golden era.
Chef idea Mickey`=5 days ago
Yesss, I absolutely captured a beautiful clear heart from a simple video I took with my phone from up there!
gerarar5 days ago
The finale from the Riviera is simply wonderful. You can even still see the heartbeats from that far away. The video linked below even has a "It's a heart" reaction from a guest! 💗Also tbh, I think the recent soundtrack recordings that have been popping up on YouTube came from this resort, it's lacking the same bass as some of these "source" recordings.
gerarar5 days ago
It's so nice to have a great nighttime spectacular show in each of the parks again (excluding AK because...reasons).I completely skipped Epcot at night on my recent 5-day trip last October. Because of that I saw HEA on 2 nights (only nights without MNSSHP) and Fantasmic! the other 3 nights (total of 6 times since x2 nightly F! shows). Epcot Forever was just simply skippable after seeing it back in 2019 and no more kites.Now if I were to make a trip, I would have to do all 3 parks at night throughout. Could even do some MK to Epcot or Epcot to HS park hopping to see multiple shows in one night. Makes me so excited as a parks/nighttime spectacular fan lol.
Vinnie Mac5 days ago
To be honest it grew on me a lot. Went from a D- to a C+ for me
Vinnie Mac5 days ago
Pumped for that drone show. Like you said we just need a DAK nighttime show and we'll have solid nighttime entertainment for each park (even Disney Springs!)
jrhwdw5 days ago
Besides the Price, HEA & DE in 1 Night.....I don't see the Problem.
ToTBellHop5 days ago
Glad its three fans can watch it if they shell out $200…
