From Disney Destinations

​It’s almost time for magic as Disney prepares for the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, starting July 11 with Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom and followed July 15 by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The company is taking a deliberate approach that includes limits on attendance and controlled guest density to align with guidance from health and government authorities on physical distancing. Disney is also using technology to power creative solutions as they develop new ways for guests to visit The Most Magical Place on Earth in this unique environment.

Epcot is in the midst of an historic, multi-year transformation that is bringing a wide variety of exciting new attractions and experiences to the park. Among these is “Harmonious,” set to debut later this year, which will be one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney Park. Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Parks Live Entertainment teams recently passed a major milestone in the development of the show, with the delivery of several floating platforms that will provide a base for the technology used to create “Harmonious.”  

“Harmonious” will bring to World Showcase Lagoon an innovative toolkit of massive floating set pieces that house a variety of show effects, including custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, colorful lights, lasers, pyrotechnics, and more. 
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The show is a beautifully crafted nighttime dreamscape of Disney music and images, reimagined by diverse cultural musicians and artists from around the world. It’s a transformative experience, where we can discover how Disney music has the power to inspire and unite us all. You can catch an early glimpse of concepts for the show now by visiting Walt Disney Imagineering Presents the Epcot Experience, located in the Odyssey Events Pavilion. 

Over the coming months, with development and infrastructure work for “Harmonious” ramping up both behind the scenes and in the center of the lagoon, we’re pleased to present the limited-time spectacular “Epcot Forever.”  
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“Epcot Forever” has been described as a “love letter” to the park. The show tells the story of Epcot, beginning with the first spark of inspiration and the opening day anthem, “We’ve Just Begun to Dream,” and continuing through chapters dedicated to the thematic pillars of innovation, exploration, imagination and celebration. It concludes with an all-new verse of the classic song, “One Little Spark,” leading into a spectacular grand finale promising “A Whole New World” of magical possibilities to come.  

FastPass+ reservations for Millennium Falcon:  Smugglers Run now available in My Disney Experience app for visits on or after February 19th!  This will be a Tier 1 FastPass along with Slinky Dog Dash.

Alien Swirling Saucers, Toy Story Mania, Rock 'n" Roller Coaster, and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror are all Tier 2.

The virtual queue system will continue for Star Wars:  Rise of the Resistance which will be added to FastPass+ sometime in the near future.

From Disney Destinations
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​With great new attractions, experiences and places to eat on the way, 2020 is shaping up to be an absolutely thrilling year for you to visit Walt Disney World® Resort, The Most Magical Place on Earth.

If you're considering planning a Disney vacation in 2020, be sure to check out our 20 reasons why the new year should be the year for their visit!