Have the barges been removed from EPCOT?


Have the barges been removed from EPCOT? May 17, 2023 in Harmonious EPCOT's World Showcase Lagoon is now free of all the Harmonious show platform barges.


What is replacing EPCOT Forever?

At the present time, we know that Luminous: Symphony of Us, the show set to replace EPCOT Forever, will debut on December 5, 2023! It has not been announced if there will be a break between the last performance of EPCOT Forever and the first performance of Luminous: Symphony of Us.


Is EPCOT getting rid of spaceship Earth?

There is no permanent closing date for Spaceship Earth yet, however, we expect that to be announced within the next few weeks. Once it closes, we expect construction to take multiple years to be completed. Don't expect these new EPCOT Star Wars ride to be open until at least 2026, potentially later.


Why is EPCOT called EPCOT?

EPCOT Acronym coined by Walt Disney in 1966 meaning Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. The park was called EPCOT Center when it opened on October 1, 1982.


Are trams running again at EPCOT?

Parking lot tram service has returned to operation today at Disney's Hollywood Studios and EPCOT following a long three-year absence. Tram service did not return to any park with the reopening of Walt Disney World following the COVID-19 pandemic closure in 2020.


Is EPCOT getting rid of Harmonious?

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.


Will EPCOT Forever return?

EPCOT Forever will return to Walt Disney World as an interim show on April 3 2023, following the final performance of Harmonious on April 2. The first version of EPCOT Forever which debuted on October 1 2019 featured fireworks and stunt kites. and played until Walt Disney World's closure in 2020.


What is the frozen ride called in Epcot?

Frozen Ever After (aka under the name Anna and Elsa's Frozen Journey) is a musical reversing Shoot the Chute dark ride in Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort.


Which EPCOT neighborhood best see Harmonious?

To beat the crowd, find a viewing spot at the end of World Showcase Lagoon nearest Future World (and the exits). Leave as soon as the show concludes, trying to exit ahead of the crowd (note that thousands of people will be doing exactly the same thing).


What ride is shutting down at Disney World?

Disney announced plans to close Splash Mountain – at Disneyland and Walt Disney World – in 2020 after a petition to change the beloved water ride's theme went viral.


What is happening at EPCOT in January 2023?

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts presented by AT&T is just around the corner. From Jan. 13 through Feb. 20, 2023, this festival will celebrate the creation and beauty of cuisines, music, and, of course, art.


What is the new show at EPCOT 2023?

A new nighttime spectacular called “Luminous The Symphony of Us” will debut at EPCOT on Dec. 5, 2023! “Luminous The Symphony of Us” will feature fireworks, fountains, lasers, lighting effects and music and continue Disney's long tradition of amazing nighttime entertainment at the park.


What is the new ratatouille ride Epcot?

In this 4D ride experience, join Chef Remy on a daring culinary caper that will captivate all your senses as you zip, dash and scurry through the bustling kitchen, dining room and walls of Gusteau's famous Paris restaurant.


What is being removed from EPCOT?

All of the Harmonious barges in the World Showcase lagoon at EPCOT have finally been removed, and the beautiful views are back!! Here is a multi angle video around the World Showcase during the day and evening timeframe. All the footage is from May 17th & 18th 2023 Thanks for watching!