IllumiNations
IllumiNations was a series of nightly fireworks shows at Epcot before IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth was created in 1999 for the Millennium Celebration. Little is known about Carnival de Lumiere.
Carnival de Lumiere
The first evening presentation, Carnival de Lumiere, premiered on October 23, 1982. It celebrated world festivals with fountains, film, music, and other effects. The show used rear projection screens on barges floating on the World Showcase Lagoon. Between the projection barges were fountain/fireworks barges controlled by Apple computers. The show could be viewed only from points between the Mexican and Canadian pavilions.
A New World Fantasy
| A New World Fantasy | |
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| Opening date | 1983 |
| Closing date | unknown |
| Music | "The Festival of Festivals" by Don Dorsey |
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- Most of the soundtrack can be found on Don Dorsey's album "Busted", but the "Great Parades and Pageants" segment was removed.
- The complete soundtrack can be found on a promotional Don Dorsey album.
Show program
Fanfare
1. "Fanfare" from La Peri
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- Paul Dukas
Act I: Celebrations on Land
2. Symphony No. 5, First Movement
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- Ludwig van Beethoven
3. "Flight Of The Bumblebee" from The Tale of the Tsar Sultan
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- Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
4. Zampa Overture
5. Piano Concerto No. 1, Third Movement
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- Ludwig van Beethoven
6. La Vie Parisienne
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- Jacques Offenbach
7. "Dance Of The Comedians" from The Bartered Bride
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- Bedřich Smetana
8. "Bourrée" from the Water Music Suite
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- George Frideric Handel
9. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, First Movement
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- Johann Sebastian Bach
10. Orpheus In Hades, Galop
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- Jacques Offenbach
11. Trisch-Trasch Polka
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- Johann Strauss II
12. Italian Concerto, Third Movement
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- Johann Sebastian Bach
13. William Tell Overture
Act II: Great Parades and Pageants
14. "Procession of The Nobles" from Mlada
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- Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
15. "March" from Love For Three Oranges
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- Sergei Prokofiev
16. "Farandole" from L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1
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- Georges Bizet
17. March Militaire
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- Franz Schubert
18. "March of The Toreadors" from Carmen
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- Georges Bizet
19. The Marriage of Figaro, Aria
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- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
20. Light Cavalry Overture
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- Franz von Suppé
21. Radetsky March
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- Johann Strauss II
22. "Procession of The Nobles" from Mlada
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- Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
23. March Hongroise
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- Hector Berlioz
24. "Anvil Chorus" from Il Trovatore
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- Giuseppe Verdi
25. Hands Across the Sea
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- John Philip Sousa
Act III: Revelries in Pyrotechnics
26. Carnival Overture
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- Antonín Dvořák
27. "March of The Toreadors" from Carmen
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- Georges Bizet
28. "Alla Hornpipe" from the Water Music Suite
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- George Frideric Handel
29. Symphony No. 1 in D,"Titan"; First Movement
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- Gustav Mahler
30. Symphony No. 9,"Choral"; Fourth Movement
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- Ludwig van Beethoven
31. "Lohengrin"; Prelude to Act 3
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- Richard Wagner
32. Firebird Suite, Finale
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- Igor Stravinsky
33. "Great Gate of Kiev" from Pictures at an Exhibition
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- Modest Mussorgsky
34. "Promenade (Reprise)" from Pictures at an Exhibition
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- Modest Mussorgsky
35. "1812 Festival Overture"
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- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Laserphonic Fantasy
| Laserphonic Fantasy | |
| Opening date | June 9, 1984 |
| Music | "The Festival of Festivals" by Don Dorsey |
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This show has the same soundtrack as A New World Fantasy.
- Most of the soundtrack can be found on Don Dorsey's album "Busted", but the "Great Parades and Pageants" segment was removed.
- The complete soundtrack can be found on a promotional Don Dorsey album.
IllumiNations
| IllumiNations | |
| Epcot | |
| Opening date | January 30, 1988 |
| Closing date | September 20, 1996 |
| Ride duration | 14 minutes |
| Sponsored by | General Electric |
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Show program
Opening
Good evening, and welcome to World Showcase. Tonight we are pleased to present a visual journey, an international fantasy of music and light. We're about to embark on a sparkling abstract expedition around World Showcase. With the music as your passport, we'll discover sights and sounds from colorful ports of call. And to celebrate our journey, the countries will be united by the festive elements of water, fire, and light. And now, let your imagination be your guide, as EPCOT Center proudly presents IllumiNations.
– quotation
Act I
1. Symphony #5 Movement #1
- Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
2. "Flight of the Bumblebee" from Tale Of The Tsar Sultan
- Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
3. Zampa Overture first theme
- Composer: Ferdinand Herold
4. Italian Concerto Movement # 3, first theme
- Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
5. William Tell Overture second theme
- Composer: Giachhino Rossini
Act II: World Showcase
6. Schedherezade (Morocco)
- Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
7. La Vie Parisienne (France)
- Composer: Jacques Offenbach
8. Days of Emancipation (China)
- Composer: Zhu Jian'er
9. Rule Brittania (United Kingdom)
- Composer: Thomas Augustine Arne
10. Tales of the Vienna Woods (Germany)
- Composer: Johann Strauss
11. Sakura (Japan)
- Composer: Unknown
12. Espana Cani (Mexico)
- Composer: Marquina
13. French Canadian Jig Traditional (Canada)
- Composer: Unknown
14. Funiculi, Funicula (Italy)
- Composer: Luigi Denza
15. Rhapsody in Blue (United States)
- Composer: George Gershwin
Act III: Finale
16. Carnival Overture Opus 92, first theme
- Composer: Antonín Dvořák
17. "March of the Toreadors" from Carmen, Prelude to Act 1
- Composer: Georges Bizet
18. Alla Hornpipe from Water Music Suite, Movement #13
- Composer: George F. Handel
19. Titan Symphony Symphony #1 in D Major, Movement #1
- Composer: Gustav Mahler
20. "Ode to Joy" Symphony #9 in D Minor (Choral), Movement #4
- Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
21. Prelude to Act III "Lohengrin"
- Composer: Richard Wagner
22. Firebird Suite Finale
- Composer: Igor Stravinsky
23. "Great Gate of Kiev" from Pictures at an Exhibition
- Composer: Modest Mussorgsky
24. "Promenade" from Pictures at an Exhibition
- Composer: Modest Mussorgsky
25. 1812 Festival Overture second theme
- Composer: Peter Ilyich Tschaikovsky
Music produced by Don Dorsey
Post Show
Versions of "It's a Small World" and General Electric's theme were played.
New Year's Eve 1993
For the New Year's Eve finale in 1993, a version of "We've Just Begun To Dream" was played during the countdown, then a version of "Auld Lang Syne" followed by a short reprise of "We've Just Begun To Dream". Finally, a selection from Disney's animated feature The Rescuers Down Under, that normally would be played at the Fountain of Nations, was played.
Holiday IllumiNations
| Holiday IllumiNations | |
| Epcot | |
| Opening date | 1994 |
| Sponsored by | General Electric |
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Holiday IllumiNations played during the holiday season instead of the regular show. Starting in 2005, the "Let There Be Peace on Earth" segment of Holiday IllumiNations is played after IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth during the holiday season.
Show program
Opening
Good evening, this is Walter Cronkite. Tonight we welcome you to a joyous celebration of the season. Welcome, to Holiday IllumiNations.
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- Opening Medley
- "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
- "O Come All Ye Faithful"
- "Joy to the World"
- "Deck the Halls With Boughs of Holly"
- "Angels We Have Heard on High"
- Nutcracker Medley
- "Marches"
- "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies"
- "Russian Dance (Trepak)"
- O Holy Night
- Chanukah Medley
- "S'Vivon"
- "The Trees in the Field"
- Let There Be Peace on Earth
During this glorious time of year, there is one message that rings out around the world in every language. "Peace on earth, good will to men" is a wish to hold in our hearts throughout each passing year. A gift of immeasurable value, a treasure being handed down with care, from generation to generation. And so our holiday wish is that everyone, everywhere, share in the spirit of the season, peace on earth, good will to men.
– quotation
Closing
Thank you for joining us for this evening's performance of Holiday IllumiNations. On behalf of the Czech Symphonic Orchestra, The Boys Choir of Harlem, The Ramaz School Children's Choir, Mrs. Sandi Patti, and everyone at Walt Disney World, this is Walter Cronkite wishing you happy holidays, goodnight.
– quotation
Post show
- "Joy to the World"
- "What Child Is This?"
Production
Narration
- Walter Cronkite
All Instrumentals
- Czech Symphonic Orchestra
All Chorus Parts
- The Sarah Moore Singers
O Holy Night
- Vocals by Sandi Patti
Let There Be Peace on Earth
- Vocals by The Boys Choir of Harlem
Show facts
- Opening date:1994
- Closing date: 1998
- Duration: 12 minutes
- Sponsor: General Electric
IllumiNations 25 (A)
| IllumiNations 25 | |
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| Epcot | |
| Opening date | September 21, 1996 |
| Closing date | May 18, 1997 |
| Sponsored by | General Electric |
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Created for the 25th anniversary of Walt Disney World.
Show program
Opening
Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to IllumiNations 25, a celebration of the magic that you, our 25th anniversary guests of honor have brought to Walt Disney World for 25 magical years. Join us now as the countries of World Showcase welcome all of you to our world wide family.
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1. "Remember The Magic" - World Showcase Salute
- Canada
- Europe (Italy)
- France
- Germany
- United Kingdom (British Isles)
- Scandinavia (Norway)
- Africa (Morocco)
- China
- Japan
- Mexico
- United States
Act 1: World Showcase
2. "A Worldwide Celebration" (by Gregory Rians Smith) [1]
3. Mascleta
- Calypso
4. "International Fantasy"
- Movements:
- Asian
- African
- South American
- British
- Flamenco
- Eastern European
- Middle Eastern
- Polka
5. Mascleta
- Calypso
Act 2: Future World
6. "Discovery Suite"
- Theme and Variations:
- Life
- Innoventions
- Imagination
- Seas
- Land
- Energy
- Motion
- Communication
Act 3: Finale
7. "Circle of Life"
Closing
The Epcot family and GE hope all of you from around the world have enjoyed IllumiNations 25. GE, we bring good things to life. Thank you, and good night.
– quotation
Post show
Versions of "A Worldwide Celebration" and General Electric's theme were played.
Production
- "Remember The Magic" - World Showcase Salute
- Based on the Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary tune
- Lyricist: Cheryl Berman
- Composer: Ira Antelis
- Arranger & Orchestrator: Gregory Smith
- "A Worldwide Celebration"
- Composer & Orchestrator: Gregory Smith
- Mascleta
- Composer & Orchestrator: Gregory Smith
- "International Fantasy"
- Composer & Orchestrator: Gregory Smith
- "Discovery Suite"
- Based on "We've Just Begun to Dream" the Epcot fanfare by Steve Skorija, Gregory Smith, and Jack Eskew
- Composer & Orchestrator: Gregory Smith
- "Circle of Life"
- Lyricist: Tim Rice
- Composer: Elton John
- Arrangers: Gregory Smith & Oliver Wells
- Orchestrator: Gregory Smith
Production From CD
- Music produced by Steve Skorija
- Music supervision by Dan Savant
- All songs except "Circle of Life" arranged by Gregory Smith
- "Circle of Life" arranged by Oliver Wells
- Vocals recorded by Andy de Ganahl at Starke Lake Studios, Orlando, Florida
- Mixed by Eric Shilling at Starke Lake Studios, Orlando, Florida
- Digital editing by Michael Atwell
- Vocal solo in "Circle of Life" by John Madgett
- Special thanks to: The Florida Mass Choir under the direction of Arthur Jones, Taz Morosi, and Keith Dyer
- Chorus:
- Sarah Moore (leader)
- Amy Martin-Cole
- Michelle Amato-Hann
- Greg Whipple
- Randy Nichols
- Scott Harell
Show facts
- Opening date: September 21, 1996
- Closing date: May 18, 1997
- Duration: 12 minutes
- Sponsor: General Electric
- Soundtrack: Disneyland/Walt Disney World Music Vacation
- The selections "A Worldwide Celebration", Mascleta, "International Fantasy" & "Discovery Suite" can be found on Disney's Music From The Park (1996 CD).
IllumiNations 25 (B)
Still celebrating the 25th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, but the classical music returns.
Show program
1. "Remember The Magic" - World Showcase Salute (Based on the Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary tune) [1996]
- Lyricist: Cheryl Berman
- Composer: Ira Antelis
- Arranger: Gregory Smith
- Orchestrator: Gregory Smith
- Singer: Brian McKnight
2. "IllumiNations Fanfare" [1997]
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
Act I: World Showcase
3. Russian Dance - "Trepak" from The Nutcracker Ballet [1892]
- Composer: Peter Ilyich Tchaichovsky
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
4. "Die Meistersinger Overture" from Dir Meistersinger von Nürnberg [1862-67]
- Composer: Richard Wagner
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
5. "Laideronette, Empress of the Pagodas" from "Ma Mére l'Oye" (Mother Goose Suite) [1910]
- Composer: Maurice Ravel
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
6. "Barber of Seville Overture" from Il barbiere de Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) [1816]
- Composer: Gioacchino Rossini
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
7. "Overture" to Suite No. 2 from Daphnis et Chloé Ballet [1912]
- Composer: Maurice Ravel
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
8. "Seventeen Come Sunday" March from English Fold Song Suite [1924]
- Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
9. "El Salòn México" [1936]
- Composer: Aaron Copland
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
10. "Hoedown" from Rodeo Ballet [1942]
- Composer: Aaron Copland
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
Act II: Future World
11. "Pini di Villa Borghese" from The Pines of Rome Symphonic Poem [1919]
- Composer: Ottorino Respighi
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
12. "The Aquarium" from Le Carnival des Animaux (The Carnival of the Animals) [1907]
- Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
13. "Hornpipe" from Water Music Suite [1717]
- Composer Frederick Handel
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
14. "A Night on Bald Mountain" [1886]
- Composer: Modest Mussorgsky
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
15. "Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity" from The Planets Suite [1914-16]
- Composer: Gustav Holst
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
16. "El Sombrero de Tres Picos" from The Three-Cornered Hat Ballet [1917]
- Composer: Manuel de Falla
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
17. "Ode To Joy" Symphony No. 9 in D minor (Choral), Fourth Movement [1824]
- Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
- Arranger: John Debney
- Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
Post Show
"A Worldwide Celebration" [1996]
- Composer: Gregory Smith
- Orchestrator: Gregory Smith
Show facts
- Opening date: May 19, 1997
- Closing date: January 31, 1998
- Duration: 13 minutes
- Sponsor: General Electric
- Soundtrack: Disneyland/Walt Disney World: The Official Album (1997 CD)
IllumiNations (98)
| IllumiNations 25 | |
| Epcot | |
| Opening date | February 1, 1998 |
| Closing date | September 21, 1999 |
| Music | Disneyland/Walt Disney World: The Official Album (1997 CD) |
| Ride duration | 13 minutes |
| Sponsored by | General Electric |
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Same soundtrack as IllumiNations 25 (B) but without the 25th anniversary announcement.
Opening
Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to IllumiNations. Join us now as the countries of World Showcase welcome all of you to our world wide family.
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References
Disney History: October 23 Timeline
The Story Behind IllumiNations
- name. "SMITH GREGORY RIANS - WORLDWIDE CELEBRATION" http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=530581103&search_in=i&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=30&start=1
See also
- Epcot attraction and entertainment history
- IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; from the article "IllumiNations". Image Credit.
