{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"144 - Harmonious - EPCOT - Walt Disney World - Attraction Checklist","description":"http:\/\/www.attractionchecklist.com -   Join me as I head to EPCOT to see for the first time and bid farewell to the nighttime spectacular Harmonious on this episode of Attraction Checklist.   Attraction audio recorded on February 25, 2023. TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Attraction Checklist. This episode we experience EPCOT\u2019s current (as of this recording in March of 2023) nighttime spectacular Harmonious. There are no age or height requirements for Harmonious and the guide map describes it by saying, \u201cDiscover how Disney music and stories have the power to bring people from all around the world together to unlock the magic of possibility.\u201d  There is no thrill level listed for this attraction. Before we head to World Showcase Lagoon, here are 5 more fast facts about Harmonious. 1.  Harmonious was announced at the D23 Destination D event in 2018.  It was set to replace EPCOT Forever in 2020 but was delayed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  After a few test performances, Harmonious officially debuted on October 1, 2021.  The show replaced Epcot Forever which we covered on episode 94 of this podcast. 2. The show make use of pyrotechnics, choreographed water fountains, lasers, searchlights, floating set pieces and LED screens 3. The show\u2019s barges are collectively known as The Compass.  The four arc-shaped barges are named after the nearest intersecting World Showcase pavilion.  They are Mexico, Germany, Canada and France.  The center platform holds a six story tall ring that houses a high pressure water curtain for show projections. 4. An album featuring the show\u2019s soundtrack was released by Walt Disney Records on October 29, 2021. 5. On September 11, 2022, Disney announced that Harmonious would have it\u2019s last performance on April 2, 2023, to be replaced by the returning Epcot Forever. Let\u2019s check out Harmonious at EPCOT.  This recording captures the first (and last) time I\u2019ll be seeing the show so I\u2019ll give you my thoughts afterwards.  This is a binaural recording so If you have headphones, put them on now as we experience Harmonious at Walt Disney World\u2019s EPCOT! The attraction audio recorded for this episode is available exclusively to the Saturday Morning Media Patron Patron.  Support the show and get fun Bonus content over at http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/saturdaymorningmedia Episode edited by Stephen Staver FOLLOW US https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/attractionchecklist\/ http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/SaturdayMMedia  https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/saturday-morning-media http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http:\/\/www.MrGrant.comhttp:\/\/www.twitter.com\/toasterboy  https:\/\/instagram.com\/throwingtoasters\/ SOURCES: https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/entertainment\/epcot\/harmonious\/ https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harmonious_(Epcot) Show \u00a92023 Saturday Morning Media\/Grant Baciocco   ","author_name":"Attraction Checklist","author_url":"http:\/\/www.saturdaymorningmedia.com\/shows\/ac\/","html":"