![]() ![]() In that scenario, Epcot would get three ‘surges’ of guests: longtime fans of IllumiNations would come to bid the show adieu (I used it right this time!), again to see the interim show, and finally to see the new show. This was based upon reports of physical work already being done around World Showcase Lagoon and in other areas of Live Entertainment, which created the impression that this project had been fast-tracked and part of the goal was to give Epcot a shot in the arm. It was our belief then that the retirement of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth would be announced at the end of that week (in June), with the interim show debuting by this holiday season, and the permanent show coming in Late 2019. (That post contains a lot of pertinent/valid info, so if you’re new to this news/rumor, you might want to read that first.)Īs of the time of that rumor, land was being cleared behind the Japan pavilion, which was widely speculated as being a staging area for drones that would be used in the new show. ![]() We do have some additional info about the new show, albeit in rumor form…Ī couple of months ago, we reported on a rumor that a show tentatively dubbed IllumiNations: Windows on the World would be the ultimate replacement for Reflections of Earth, with an interim show debuting in the near future prior to then. Basically, this announcement was just a heads-up so people can plan their goodbyes for IllumiNations. For all we know, it could be a three-hour show called “A Salute to All Nations, but Mostly America” featuring dolls from it’s a small world firing off canons. Walt Disney World’s announcement provided zero details about the new nighttime spectacular, other than it’ll debut “debut immediately following the conclusion of ‘IllumiNations’.” Other than that, we don’t know what it will be called or what it’ll entail. And the all-new nighttime fireworks spectacular coming to Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon will be part of the park’s exciting evolution.” (Emphasis added.) Disney has said this before, but it’s good to hear this being repeated…hopefully it’s not just hollow marketing-speak. Per the Disney Parks Blog, Walt Disney World will be “celebrating this classic show, so you still have plenty of time to experience it again and again, as excitement builds for what’s next” during the coming year.Īnother thing from the announcement that I thought was interesting is the statement that Disney has “big plans for our multi-year transformation of Epcot, with new experiences that will ‘Wow!’ guests while keeping true to the original vision of the park. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for future updates.Walt Disney World just announced that IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth will be retired at the end of Summer 2019, to be replaced by a new fireworks show at Epcot as part of the park’s multi-year transformation. And, the Canada pavilion is also in the process of updating the existing O Canada! 360-degree show! He also shared that a new guest offering will soon debut at the France pavilion at World Showcase (in addition to “Impressions de France”) – a brand new “Beauty and the Beast” sing-along created by Don Hahn, producer of the animated and live-action “Beauty and the Beast” films. “Epcot Forever” will begin with a spark of imagination that swells into an epic spectacle of fireworks, music, lighting, lasers, and special effects kites.īob also announced the name of the “Ratatouille” experience coming to the France pavilion, which will be called Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. ![]() This new show will celebrate how Disney music inspires people around the world, and will feature massive floating set pieces, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights, pyrotechnics and lasers.īut before that new show debuts, there will be a limited-time experience Epcot fans will love, called “Epcot Forever,” which will debut in fall 2019 and will feature classic Epcot tunes. Just moments ago at D23’s Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek shared an exciting update on the multiyear transformation of Epcot, including details on new nighttime entertainment planned for the park and additions to World Showcase.Īmong the announcements were updates on a new nighttime spectacular planned to open at the park in 2020. ![]()
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