As a hard IRoE fan, Disney finally got it right. Perfect balance between IP and Original music. Amazing Pyro and tech. No projections, no screens. Just a classic Epcot show about people and community. The show feels perfect for Epcot. Harmonious was a good show at the wrong park. The rebirth of Epcot has started. 🎉🎉 New subscriber to your channel. Amazing job on the video. Loved the moving shots. Made you feel as if we were there. Colors and sound were great. Congrats. 🎉
Didn't catch this the first time, but hearing Walt say the last "Welcome" about broke me! It was already beautiful having each country say it in their respective language, but to end with the man himself....god the feels. Also the intertwining of When She Loved Me and Remember Me (In Spanish) is like Emotional Poison, like its the purest distilled form of feels. Especially when prefacing it by saying "and we're all alone." like DISNEY DON'T DO THIS TO ME! Also the whole call and response Frozen 2 thing, sing and the world will sing back to you, with the pavilions lighting up was Genius! Will it ever replace Illumantions, heck no! I still believe Disney could have done better by ending with We Go On, from Illuminations, but hey beggars can't be choosers. At least this is a massive coherent improvement from Harmonius.
I wish they'd just put a little bit of a pause between Walt's welcome and that blast of fireworks. Just that half second for you to realize Walt Disney just said welcome. I think this detail is amazing but too many people are missing it because the welcome and the blast from the sea wall fireworks is happening simultaneously. They just need to separate those two by a half second.
I thought harmonious was amazing and when I watched the last show I was so sad but then I saw luminous and it was incredible! I’ve watched this video over 20 times 😂
Think you all have the best recording so far. The audio is easily the best I’ve heard to this point, and really enjoyed the cuts. The moving shots from behind folks watching the show really made it feel more real! Can not wait to see this live!
0:54 this moment with Walt Disney’s voice welcoming us to the show underscored with a few triumphant notes of Pinar Toprak’s EPCOT anthem gives me goosebumps. Great moments in this show. I think this is a worthy sequel of sorts to IllumiNations.
this video is incredible!! the cutting between angles and high quality audio really makes it feel like an official disney video - makes up for not getting a debut livestream for luminous like we did with epcot forever and harmonious
I’ve seen this 3 times. I teer up when at the end the ball turns into the earth. Festival of the arts is my first ever Disney experience I’m 35 but I got so obsessed I bought an annual pass. Thing like this are healing for me after how life’s been
I think for the theme song the Reprise short version should of been at the beginning and the long version that was at the beginning should of been at the ending as the huge build up to the grand finale. I think Disney was trying to some type of mix-up fusion style of Illuminations + Harmonious = Luminous?
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I absolutely love the inclusion of Walt’s “welcome” at the intro of the show. I will say I wasn’t a big fan of Harmonius. It was just an ok show, but I felt it was more an intellectual property push only, and didn’t embody the feel or representation of EPCOT and World Showcase. Conversely, I’m a huge fan of the late Illuminations: Reflections of Earth. And I must say, while not perfect, Luminous brings back that feeling of togetherness, hope, and the overall vibes that Illuminations gave us in the past.
Best filming of this show so far. Love the different angles you catch! It was in a way cinematic! Very good job! Luminous is best during both it's Beginning and Finale sequences. Those are the strongest components to this show, where as everything else needed a lot of work. Fireworks were amazing, especially those hearts! That was cool. Music wasn't the best in the middle, though. I'd give Luminous a 6/10!
Fantastic video! Love the different camera shots; especially the moving shots behind the crowd. This is the first video I’ve seen with closeups of the barges - so cool. Thanks for sharing with us!
I love how this show dares to address the reality of loneliness and depression, albeit subtly. As a former "Rivers of Light" cast member at Animal Kingdom, I feel like it is a perfect spiritual followup to that now-defunct show.
I'm afraid I think this show is lacking that special something. I have been visiting EPCOT from the UK since 1986. The Illuminations show will always be the best in my eyes.
I completely agree. They never should’ve changed it. This new one is better than the last one but it’s like a knock off of Illuminations. Illuminations was so moving and one of the reasons I love Epcot. If they’re smart they will bring it back for one of the many anniversaries they’re always celebrating, and they’ll keep it. Progress and change are wonderful but there is also a time when you can’t fix perfection.
It has taken years and many failed attempts but we finally have found a worthy successor to IllumiNations. There will never be a show that good again, but this is close. Well done.
The strongest parts of this show was its original instrumental pieces. I wish Disney could stop relying on IP at Epcot. Also, imagine if these barges moved during the show or if they were moving barges during the show. That would add some more kinetic energy. Overall, I thought the show was good much better than harmonious, but not better than illumiNations.
Agreed! If only the barges were moving, giving it more life than just being there. Maybe even implement jetskis just like Believe! Sea of Dreams in TDS and more mini fountain barges around the lagoon to make it more grand.
I saw this back in February during a company event. It was absolutely amazing to see in person. Have to admit, being able to hear the music over the fireworks makes it hit a bit harder than when I was there.
The transition from the I See the LIght to the Beating of Our Hearts.. with the SSE lit up with the globe effect.. Just brilliant.. Reflections of Earth easter egg
Disney IP is still the part of Epcot That brings Luminous the symphony of us has the full power to bring back illuminations it belongs to Wait Disney himself
Omg thats so beautiful 😍 i was crying watching this video so god knows what i will be like when i see it in the flesh 😢😂 awesome camera work, thanks so much for sharing ❤
This was an excellent video! I am a traveler and I approve this video! If you watch the London New Year 2024 show you basically recreated that with the camera movements across the crowd and the mulitcam and everything! Great Job! You just earned yourself a new Subscriber!
It is good principally in the beginning and in walt’s welcome, but I still miss Illuminations- Reflections of Earth (the best firework nightlife spectacular)
I miss IllumiNations.... IRoE was the ultimate show experience. Creative music that was not specific to country or animated movie and a finishing song that was original. So upset that this did not do it for me either... ugh...
I’d have choreographed Walt’s “Welcome” right before the fireworks, so you could hear it clearly. This unfortunately had the same timing as the first fireworks boom, and I didn’t hear Walt clearly. Shame
I'm pretty sure you're reading into this way too much in that specific moment. It's probably because in the song they say "through the summer and the fall" so it's probably meant to represent summer in the lyrics of the song.
@@jazzyjen5083 there hasn't been a literal in dept dive into the subject on a spectacular night time show. That's usually reserved with their films. Don't act as if its a topic that Disney easily pushes especially in the parks, most of their programs are about celebration so this in fact caught most people off guard especially the coincidental tie of into the unknown and i see the light.
Thank you. Please Disney - eliminate the narration. Don’t tell me what to think or feel; just let the music roll. And me thinks you have a winner. I like the show but let the music flow without tbs narration.
I agree with bard. What was so great about Illuminations is that the music itself gave us the meaning and let's us think on our own what that meant to ourselves. Meanwhile Luminous still had to do the thinking for us, so it wasn't as impactful. Still, I love this show more than Harmonious, so awesome job Disney. It's starting to feel like EPCOT again
Epcot got it right this time. It had the reflections of Earthe Vibes mixed with Epcot Forever Vibes. I have not cried since Epcot Forever and this made me break down. Even hearing Walt's voice. That just sealed it for me. This was completely AMAZING!!!🥲
As a hard IRoE fan, Disney finally got it right. Perfect balance between IP and Original music. Amazing Pyro and tech. No projections, no screens. Just a classic Epcot show about people and community. The show feels perfect for Epcot.
Harmonious was a good show at the wrong park.
The rebirth of Epcot has started. 🎉🎉
New subscriber to your channel. Amazing job on the video. Loved the moving shots. Made you feel as if we were there. Colors and sound were great. Congrats. 🎉
Thanks so much!
Didn't catch this the first time, but hearing Walt say the last "Welcome" about broke me! It was already beautiful having each country say it in their respective language, but to end with the man himself....god the feels. Also the intertwining of When She Loved Me and Remember Me (In Spanish) is like Emotional Poison, like its the purest distilled form of feels. Especially when prefacing it by saying "and we're all alone." like DISNEY DON'T DO THIS TO ME! Also the whole call and response Frozen 2 thing, sing and the world will sing back to you, with the pavilions lighting up was Genius! Will it ever replace Illumantions, heck no! I still believe Disney could have done better by ending with We Go On, from Illuminations, but hey beggars can't be choosers. At least this is a massive coherent improvement from Harmonius.
Agree completely!!!!
I wish they'd just put a little bit of a pause between Walt's welcome and that blast of fireworks. Just that half second for you to realize Walt Disney just said welcome. I think this detail is amazing but too many people are missing it because the welcome and the blast from the sea wall fireworks is happening simultaneously. They just need to separate those two by a half second.
@@GuyGenie73I agree since I completely missed it until people pointed it out
@@GuyGenie73 definitely a pause and a little more emphasis/‘oomph’ with Walt’s “welcome”. I completely missed it the first watch through.
I thought harmonious was amazing and when I watched the last show I was so sad but then I saw luminous and it was incredible! I’ve watched this video over 20 times 😂
Think you all have the best recording so far. The audio is easily the best I’ve heard to this point, and really enjoyed the cuts. The moving shots from behind folks watching the show really made it feel more real! Can not wait to see this live!
Thank you so much! We are very happy that you enjoyed it 😊
Agreed. This is by far the best quality version of the show on UA-cam.
0:54 this moment with Walt Disney’s voice welcoming us to the show underscored with a few triumphant notes of Pinar Toprak’s EPCOT anthem gives me goosebumps. Great moments in this show. I think this is a worthy sequel of sorts to IllumiNations.
this video is incredible!! the cutting between angles and high quality audio really makes it feel like an official disney video - makes up for not getting a debut livestream for luminous like we did with epcot forever and harmonious
Wow, thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed it! 😊
I never cried so hard at a firework show in my life. Truly so amazing to experience this show in person 🥹❤️
The way you captured the finale is breathtaking
Thank you!
The ending looking over at spaceship earth with the illuminations globe animation, playing on. It is perfect. That sold me on the show.
I’ve seen this 3 times. I teer up when at the end the ball turns into the earth. Festival of the arts is my first ever Disney experience I’m 35 but I got so obsessed I bought an annual pass. Thing like this are healing for me after how life’s been
Had no idea Spaceship Earth lit up! Loved the different shots and the audio quality is incredible. Great job!
Yes, we loved seeing Spaceship Earth light up along with the show! Glad you enjoyed it!
That’s one of my favorite parts ❤❤❤❤ My other favorite part is all of the welcomes
illuminations and Luminous
has got two soundtracks with finales
The one with
We go on and beating of our hearts
I think for the theme song the Reprise short version should of been at the beginning and the long version that was at the beginning should of been at the ending as the huge build up to the grand finale.
I think Disney was trying to some type of mix-up fusion style of Illuminations + Harmonious = Luminous?
Defo best recording. That ending is spectacular with the camera movement. 16:25 Fantastic! Thanks
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!
To watch a show on a video and still get chills every time is unreal good job Disney this show is amazing ❤🎉
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now THIS is a good successor to IRoE ❤
i love the music so much and i love how they implemented Spaceship Earth into the show
I loved this show. It’s nice getting to watch it again.
This was amazing show beautiful songs
Amazing! There are several of the multi-camera shots that are brilliant! What a great show! I was crying as soon as Walt said 'Welcome'!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I absolutely love the inclusion of Walt’s “welcome” at the intro of the show. I will say I wasn’t a big fan of Harmonius. It was just an ok show, but I felt it was more an intellectual property push only, and didn’t embody the feel or representation of EPCOT and World Showcase. Conversely, I’m a huge fan of the late Illuminations: Reflections of Earth. And I must say, while not perfect, Luminous brings back that feeling of togetherness, hope, and the overall vibes that Illuminations gave us in the past.
Best filming of this show so far. Love the different angles you catch! It was in a way cinematic! Very good job!
Luminous is best during both it's Beginning and Finale sequences. Those are the strongest components to this show, where as everything else needed a lot of work. Fireworks were amazing, especially those hearts! That was cool. Music wasn't the best in the middle, though. I'd give Luminous a 6/10!
Wow thank you so much! Thanks for sharing your take on the show, we love to hear what everyone thinks!
@@undercovertourist You're very welcome ^^
Finale sequence That was powerful as illuminations
I’d give it as 17/10
Fantastic video! Love the different camera shots; especially the moving shots behind the crowd. This is the first video I’ve seen with closeups of the barges - so cool. Thanks for sharing with us!
So happy you enjoyed the video! We love that you enjoyed the moving shots and the close ups!
That final shot is awesome ! 16:26
I love how this show dares to address the reality of loneliness and depression, albeit subtly. As a former "Rivers of Light" cast member at Animal Kingdom, I feel like it is a perfect spiritual followup to that now-defunct show.
Luminous the symphony of us
has the same breath as illuminations
Disney songs will bring the message to illuminations
and stand Together as one
This is the first recording I've heard Walt's "Welcome"... THE FEELS!!!
I'm afraid I think this show is lacking that special something. I have been visiting EPCOT from the UK since 1986. The Illuminations show will always be the best in my eyes.
I completely agree. They never should’ve changed it. This new one is better than the last one but it’s like a knock off of Illuminations. Illuminations was so moving and one of the reasons I love Epcot. If they’re smart they will bring it back for one of the many anniversaries they’re always celebrating, and they’ll keep it. Progress and change are wonderful but there is also a time when you can’t fix perfection.
My gosh the part about the melody’s going away…. And the music at that part just absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful
Best video out there!! Thank you for this!! Love the new show, it’s so much more EPCOT ❤❤
You’re welcome! Thanks for commenting!
It has taken years and many failed attempts but we finally have found a worthy successor to IllumiNations. There will never be a show that good again, but this is close. Well done.
Luminous the symphony of us
Actually got the original music back to illuminations
2:21 illuminations and Epcot Forever
2:21 We go on and beating of our hearts
2:35 the hero’s story
Great job!,..thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching!
For sure the best video I’ve seen of the new show!!! ❤❤
This captures the show so well!
Love it so much!!!!!! Not illuminations but much better than Harmonious ❤. Original music for the win
Looks like a great show!
It is!
The strongest parts of this show was its original instrumental pieces. I wish Disney could stop relying on IP at Epcot. Also, imagine if these barges moved during the show or if they were moving barges during the show. That would add some more kinetic energy. Overall, I thought the show was good much better than harmonious, but not better than illumiNations.
Agreed! If only the barges were moving, giving it more life than just being there. Maybe even implement jetskis just like Believe! Sea of Dreams in TDS and more mini fountain barges around the lagoon to make it more grand.
loved this show. omg.
Same!
Now THIS is the EPCOT I remember 🥹
ngl i like this better than the old one
WOW. I loved how ambitious HarmonioUS was, but this is such a better fitting show for Epcot.
This is so beautifully filmed! Loved the multiple cameras and the crowd shots. Thanks for your work!
Thank you very much! We are so glad you enjoyed the crowd shots! 🎥
I saw this back in February during a company event. It was absolutely amazing to see in person. Have to admit, being able to hear the music over the fireworks makes it hit a bit harder than when I was there.
illuminations is back The Spaceship earth tresformed in The Globe
in the finale of Harmonious That shows The Globe
illuminations has returned at Luminous the symphony of us
The transition from the I See the LIght to the Beating of Our Hearts.. with the SSE lit up with the globe effect.. Just brilliant.. Reflections of Earth easter egg
The original music is the part of illuminations
That was the huge Victory of the
original music
The Narration is definitely the Villain of Luminous the symphony of us
illuminations actually defeated The Narration Villain
The original music and original songs deserves The Victory
Beautiful camera work and the audio was perfect. Thank you✊🏿
Thank YOU for watching and commenting!
I go Friday and I can't wait to be at Epcot Saturday
illuminations and Epcot Forever and Harmonious has great music and water fountains and fireworks and the Disney songs that was unique for Epcot
Narration is really the Villain of Luminous the symphony of us
The beating of our hearts is really beautiful song for
illuminations
I love the Narration in of illuminations and Epcot Forever and Harmonious
The Narration of Luminous the symphony of us gives me the creeps
That sounds like Maleficent from sleeping beauty
illuminations deserves the original music
Disney IP is still the part of Epcot That brings Luminous the symphony of us has the full power to bring back illuminations it belongs to Wait Disney himself
For epcot this is so much better than harmonious as an IRoE fan
Best video so far I’ve seen! Thank you!!
Wow, thanks!
12:05 to 12:43 love this magic voice
13:13 love this song
Omg thats so beautiful 😍 i was crying watching this video so god knows what i will be like when i see it in the flesh 😢😂 awesome camera work, thanks so much for sharing ❤
Thank you! We appreciate compliment and agree that the show is beautiful! 😀
Love it ❤
This was an excellent video! I am a traveler and I approve this video!
If you watch the London New Year 2024 show you basically recreated that with the camera movements across the crowd and the mulitcam and everything! Great Job! You just earned yourself a new Subscriber!
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!
It is good principally in the beginning and in walt’s welcome, but I still miss Illuminations- Reflections of Earth (the best firework nightlife spectacular)
original music proclaimed Victory
😃😃😃
it’s beautiful as illuminations
The original music actually defended the Narration
illuminations and Harmonious deserves the Victory
Great job making the video keep up the great work
Great quality audio 😊
Thank you!
12:15 !!
Wow 🤩 best video!
Thanks! 😁
I miss IllumiNations.... IRoE was the ultimate show experience. Creative music that was not specific to country or animated movie and a finishing song that was original. So upset that this did not do it for me either... ugh...
To uploader: Great recording!
To Disney: The story and music suck. Bring back Illuminations!
Amen!!
They started in Canada??? But this show is very beautiful
😂😂😂😂😂 valid point ( I grew up a start in Mexico girly but as a adult I’ve been a lot less rigid about it)
I’d have choreographed Walt’s “Welcome” right before the fireworks, so you could hear it clearly. This unfortunately had the same timing as the first fireworks boom, and I didn’t hear Walt clearly. Shame
what time does the show start???
The show starts at 9 PM 😊
Does anyone know the first song???
Janet and kate ❤🎉 love new nighttime spectacular firework Janet and kate 15th birthday
Favian Mission
Maybe I’m reading too much into it but at 11:24 the only colors on display were Yellow and Blue. Is this in reference to the War in Ukraine?
I'm pretty sure you're reading into this way too much in that specific moment. It's probably because in the song they say "through the summer and the fall" so it's probably meant to represent summer in the lyrics of the song.
2:00
They really put that horrifying THX sound system in this show😅
Metz Gateway
10:30
What happened to Harmonious? That didn't last very long.
Harmonious is definitely boring that’s only reason there is no fireworks in the beauty and the Beast
illuminations is way better than Harmonious it has the story
1:08
What are the best viewing locations?
is this voice sheleamusic? I cant imagine it belongs to anyone else.
Yes
I miss Harmonious, but this is still beautiful.
not gonna lie i liked harmonious better BUT i was surpsied that 1. the included a song from enchanted and 2. they acutally delt with death o.o
Most Disney movies deal with death in some way- why is it a surprise it’s factored into a fireworks show
@@jazzyjen5083 there hasn't been a literal in dept dive into the subject on a spectacular night time show. That's usually reserved with their films. Don't act as if its a topic that Disney easily pushes especially in the parks, most of their programs are about celebration so this in fact caught most people off guard especially the coincidental tie of into the unknown and i see the light.
Thank you. Please Disney - eliminate the narration. Don’t tell me what to think or feel; just let the music roll. And me thinks you have a winner. I like the show but let the music flow without tbs narration.
I totally disagree. I love the show just as it is.
I agree with bard. What was so great about Illuminations is that the music itself gave us the meaning and let's us think on our own what that meant to ourselves. Meanwhile Luminous still had to do the thinking for us, so it wasn't as impactful. Still, I love this show more than Harmonious, so awesome job Disney. It's starting to feel like EPCOT again
the Narration is always a Villain of Luminous the symphony of us
Because the original music has won the Battle
illuminations deserves the Victory
illuminations actually slays The Narration
in the Finale sequence
😢 bring back harmonious. Epcot is a celebration of different countries. This just doesn’t hit the mark the same way that Harmonious did.
Just a lackluster version. Nothing about America and our greatness
People leaving during this show. Not very good. Sort of depressing.
All of the music is the same, no variety at all.
Epcot got it right this time. It had the reflections of Earthe Vibes mixed with Epcot Forever Vibes. I have not cried since Epcot Forever and this made me break down. Even hearing Walt's voice. That just sealed it for me. This was completely AMAZING!!!🥲