BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 This is from Screamscape - who hasn't been super reliable lately, so take it with a grain of salt.(7/2/12) According to the latest whispers around Epcot, there is early talk about a possible new version of the nightly Illuminations show in the works. According to some of the rumors, the current Reflections of Earth video globe will be retired, but the new show will feature even more fireworks than the current show. Going back a bit to the roots of the original Illuminations show, the new show is said to tell the unique stories from the different cultures around the World Showcase pavilions.http://www.screamscape.com/html/wdw_-_epcot.htm#General Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Personally, I'm not wedded to the Reflections of Earth show. If they changed it I'd probably be ok with it. As long as the new one didn't suck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 The current show has been around for 13 years!! Epcot will be 30 this year in October. I think a new "good" show will be appropriate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikeymouse1 25 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 If they would just fix the ball it would be nice. The last four times we have been half the ball was not working Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I'd be up for a new show, but it has to make me cry at the end like this one does when that darned Leann Rimes song kicks in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bord1niowa......Curt 79 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I like the fireworks and stuff but the ball has never thrilled me. Not sure why. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 If they would just fix the ball it would be nice. The last four times we have been half the ball was not workingHalf a ball is better than no ball at all, I always say. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 The globe is old technology. I tune out when it makes it's journey, which seems to take forever, across the pond.I've grown tired of it except when it opens up at the end. Time for a change. Hope we don't have another EWP in terms of longevity. Nicki aka Rebelstand and mouseketab.....Carol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I can definitely live without the globe. Until they updated the lighting on it, I could never really make out what the heck was on there anyway.Plus it always kinda feels like that part of the show is just a lull to let the smoke clear before the big finish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Epcot certainly seems like the venue for some truly groundbreaking technology. I hope the new show, if it happens, is awe inspiring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 More from Screamscape...(7/6/12) The latest buzz flying in about what we may see from the next version of Illuminations seems to indicate that we may see a little bit of what Disney has learned from building World of Color at California Adventure and the newest version of Fantastmic at Tokyo DisneySea. As mentioned before, the video globe will be retired, but new projection water screens and arrays of colored water fountains may be placed at select locations around the lagoon instead.http://www.screamscape.com/html/wdw_-_epcot.htm#General Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent... Just Brent 83 Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I make no secret of the fact that Illuminations is not only a traditional WDW evening for me, but also my favorite of the nighttime shows at WDW. I'll be sad to see it go, but I won't complain unless the new show isn't good... then I'll complain loudly. PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I'm with you there, Brent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I make no secret of the fact that Illuminations is not only a traditional WDW evening for me, but also my favorite of the nighttime shows at WDW. I'll be sad to see it go, but I won't complain unless the new show isn't good... then I'll complain loudly.Us too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I've heard rave reviews of World of Color, so hopefully they'll do it right :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent... Just Brent 83 Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 The globe has been only half-working it seems like for months. Everytime it has to be restarted mid-show. I'm blind, though, so on or off, I still can't see what's on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I've heard rave reviews of World of Color, so hopefully they'll do it right :)And most things they've done in Tokyo look pretty spectacular to me, so hopefully that bodes well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 World of Color would be cool if they do that.....we would still miss Illuminations and the globe though.....but if it's only half working that sort of defeats the purpose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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