Last night we shared with you that the final showing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Walt Disney World’s Epcot will be September 30, 2019, and that the show’s temporary replacement, Epcot Forever, will debut on October 1.
And now we have more details about what we can expect in Epcot Forever!
IllumiNations ends September 30!
Epcot Forever will revolve around a soundtrack of music that guests have loved at Epcot for years. The familiar tunes are being re-arranged by composer Don Harper, who is fusing the songs into an all-new musical experience.
Epcot Forever Concept Art
Alan Bruun, the show director for Disney Parks Live Entertainment, says “Music is the star of the show… going back to the very beginnings of Epcot… music [guests] know and love but in a whole new way.”
Epcot Forever Concept Art
Also new: kite technology never before seen at Walt Disney World! These special effects kites are expected to bring unique artwork to the skies over World Showcase Lagoon!
Epcot Forever Artist Concept
Of course, this won’t be the only entertainment because Epcot Forever will also feature lasers, fireworks, and lighting to accompany the soaring, emotional music.
Epcot Forever Artist Concept
Many of our readers have expressed mixed emotions: sad to see IllumiNations go but excited to see what’s next. And we’re with you on that!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
Loved Illuminations but since I’m a Epcot diehard who was there within months after it initially opened and just about every year since, this will be the “One Little Spark” (sorry I had to do that), to bringing back so many memories. There will surely be a few tears shed as some of the people that shared the original Epcot experience with me have since passed. ?
Oct 1 just happens to be the day that hubby and I will be at Epcot for the food & wine festival. I hope you’ll still be able to see the show from Spice Road Table, because I made dinner reservations there for the fireworks! So excited!!!
Yesss! Ready for the changes with the familiarity of the past, can’t wait!
But where is the fire barge?
We will be there in Nov. My daughter loved the “Vegetable” song from a show in the Land. I’m curious to see if he will incorporate it. ?
this still looks like a better option than the “Disney music” thing set to be the permanent show. i have a feeling the epcot-specific show will be a big hit and the one to follow… not so much.