Have you heard of this MAJOR EPCOT change?
It’s so pretty at night
EPCOT has had several different fireworks shows over the years, with EPCOT Forever (which was replaced by Harmonious in 2021 but then returned earlier this year for a limited time) being the current show. However, that’s about to change!
EPCOT Forever is going to be replaced by a brand-NEW nighttime spectacular: Luminous — The Symphony of Us. The new production, which celebrates Disney’s 100th anniversary, kicks off next week, on December 5th, 2023. It’ll feature fireworks, fountains, lasers, lighting effects, and lots of music.
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Disney has said that viewers can “delight in a dramatic show designed to bring us all together. Marvel at a dazzling pageant of fireworks, fountains, music, and lights set to an original composition. New music, along with evocative selections from the Disney songbook, come together to remind us that we are more alike than we are different.”
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Luminous will feature two original songs, as well as new arrangements of classic Disney songs. The show begins with voices from around the World Showcase welcoming you to the gathering, followed by the original song “Heartbeat Symphony.”
Disney also shared a list of songs that will be featured in the show:
- “You’ll Be in My Heart”
- “Proud Corazón”
- “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”
- “Friend Like Me”
- “So Close” (from Enchanted)
- “When She Loved Me”
- “Remember Me”
- “Into the Unknown”
- “I See the Light”
The show will conclude with another original number for the finale — “Beating of Our Hearts.”
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Luminous will run nightly at 9:30PM for most of December.
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On December 31st, it’ll be at 6:30PM. Then, starting on January 1st, it’ll take place at 9PM each evening. Be sure to check showtimes on the My Disney Experience app so that you know what time it’ll run during your trip.
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EPCOT will have TWO dining packages available during the new fireworks show. Both Spice Road Table and Rose and Crown Dining Room will continue to offer dining packages that allow you to enjoy a meal as well as a spectacular view of the new show. Note that dining packages are available right now — those with reservations through December 4th will continue to enjoy EPCOT Forever, while those with reservations on and after December 5th will enjoy Luminous.
Click here for more details on EPCOT fireworks dining packages!
If you’re planning your Disney World trip now and want to make sure you don’t miss out on any new experiences, like Luminous, reach out to our friends over at Small World Vacations. They can help take the stress out of planning your vacation, and their services are absolutely free.
We’ll be there on the opening night of Luminous, so stay tuned for full coverage of the new fireworks show!
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God forbid EPCOT be educational. Gone are the days of walking around the world and experiencing new cultures. Will no one fire Josh and get our parks back on track?
This is great! Now I will once again be able to sing along with the show, just like I used to!
(Not to worry, I’m actually pretty good, and you can always move to a different spot….)