![]() On the central screen, the mouth of the Cave of Wonders opened wide and as the image zoomed forward, Arabic geometric patterns could be seen moving past. The moving arms on the perimeter screens were raised to form part of the lamp as its "spout" where four pink firework shells were launched. Images of swirling sands covered the screens, which revealed the Genie's lamp on the perimeter screens and the Cave of Wonders on the central screen. This section celebrated the Middle Eastern folk tales that inspired Disney's Aladdin.Ī laser image of the Sultan's palace from Aladdin was projected on the mist screens. The songs that represented each country or region were performed by local artists and partially in their respective mother tongues, with their accompanying visuals interpreted in a unique style reminiscent of, and directly inspired by, each region. Guests were taken on a musical, globe-trotting journey across many countries and regions through the prism of the Disney stories that take place in each one. Abstract, colorful images covered the screens, before eventually transforming into an image of the morning sun and its rays at the end of the act. High-launch fireworks shells were used, while the fountains took on multiple colors. The clamor of voices then melded into a single crescendo and stopped, leading into a multi-lingual medley of " How Far I'll Go" from Moana and " Go the Distance" from Hercules sung in English, Mandarin Chinese, Norwegian, German, Arabic, Latin American Spanish, and Tahitian. Voices calling out in search of one another, we find each other in song." "All around us, the world is alive with music. A female narrator began speaking, as a clamor of voices vocalizing Disney arias and chants were heard: The show began with a female vocalizing to the tune of the EPCOT Anthem. The lit torches around the World Showcase Lagoon are extinguished and the park's lighting was dimmed. Harmonious played its final performance on April 2, 2023, two days after the culmination of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration, with Epcot Forever returning in its place the following night. ![]() On September 11, 2022, at D23 Expo 2022, it was announced that Harmonious would be replaced with another nighttime spectacular, Luminous: The Symphony of Us in 2023 during Disney's 100th anniversary. The livestream was eventually removed from the service on May 26, 2023. On June 21, 2022, a special livestream of the show was broadcast on Disney+, hosted by Idina Menzel with narration by Auliʻi Cravalho and the music performed by a live orchestra, choir, mariachi band, gospel choir, and singers. Following fan feedback in 2022 It was announced that Magic Kingdom's "Happily Ever After" would return after the 50th Celebration. Its presentation, which was negatively received. "Harmonious" did not feature an original song in ![]() Tracks that were re-used for the new EPCOT show. It was speculated that this was because of numerous Magic Kingdom's "Happily Ever After" would be permanently retired. īefore the opening of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Celebration, it was announced that Originally set to premiere in 2020 after the limited run of its direct predecessor Epcot Forever, the show was delayed to September 29, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The show was first announced at the biennial D23 Destination D event in 2018. ![]() Told through reimagined and reinterpreted Disney visuals and music by 240 international artists, the show was divided into three chapters: "Gather", "Celebrate", and "Unite". Ĭonceptualized by then-chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products and former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Chapek, and developed further by Disney Live Entertainment under the direction of its Vice President of Parades and Spectaculars, Steve Davison, Harmonious was a celebration of the Disney stories and songs that have inspired and empowered the world, emphasizing its ability to unite people from all walks of life. Harmonious was described as the largest nighttime spectacular ever created by Disney Live Entertainment. The primary show equipment was notably housed on a collective of floating barges that were permanently moored at the center of the lagoon. The show utilized pyrotechnics, choreographed water fountains, water curtains, lasers, searchlights, and LED screens to present a 360° audio-visual experience on the park's World Showcase Lagoon. Designed to be the supposed long-term replacement of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, Harmonious showcased and celebrated the cultures and stories of the world that have inspired various Disney films and music, and how it can unite us all, overcoming any language or border. Harmonious was a multimedia, fireworks-based nighttime spectacular at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. ![]()
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