Epcot Forever

Epcot Forever is a limited-time fireworks show that premiered on October 1, 2019, at Epcot. Epcot Forever served as an interim replacement for IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth until its long-term replacement, Harmonious, premiered in 2021. It took the form of a celebration of Epcot's musical history. The show celebrated the park's 37-year history, featuring fireworks, music, lighting, lasers, and special effects kites set to new arrangements of music originating from some of the park's classic attractions, such as Journey Into Imagination, Spaceship Earth, Soarin', Tapestry of Nations and Universe of Energy. The show was also made to celebrate the past, present, and future of Epcot.[2]

Epcot Forever
Epcot
AreaWorld Showcase
(World Showcase Lagoon)
StatusOperating
Opening dateOctober 1, 2019 (original)
April 3, 2023 (updated)
Closing dateSeptember 28, 2021 (original)
December 4, 2023 (updated)
ReplacedIllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
Harmonious
Replaced byHarmonious
Luminous: The Symphony of Us
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Attraction typeFireworks show
DesignerDisney Live Entertainment
ThemeThe past, present, and future of Epcot[1]
Assistive listening available

The show closed on March 16, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but reopened on June 29, 2021 alongside the return of the Happily Ever After fireworks show.[3] However, on January 10, 2023, Disney announced the show will temporarily return to Epcot beginning April 3, 2023, as part of the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration, replacing its successor, Harmonious, which then played its last show the night prior.[4]

Show summary

Epcot Forever is structured around medley of Epcot music and the voices of children quoting different attractions, with some archival audio of Walt Disney from the EPCOT film also being incorporated into the opening and closing.

Special editions

New Year's Eve Countdown Edition

On December 31, 2019, this segment continued to be used after IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, which is the tag returned on New Year's Eve 2020.

Fourth of July

On July 4, 2023, the Independence Day tag as titled The Heartbeat of Freedom that was used from 2006 to 2019 for IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth and 2022 for Harmonious was used once again after the show's regular performance, which is part of The Walt Disney Company's centennial celebration.

References
  1. Radulovic, Petrana (October 1, 2019). "Epcot's new fireworks show debuts tonight — and you can watch it live". Polygon.
  2. "New Nighttime Spectaculars & 'Beauty & The Beast' Sing-Along Announced for Epcot".
  3. "Fireworks Spectaculars Are Back at Disney Parks This Summer".
  4. Bevil, Dewayne (January 10, 2023). "Disney sets dates for 'Happily Ever After' return, 'Harmonious' farewell". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.

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