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Disney Rumored to Weigh Replacing Luminous With IllumiNations at EPCOT

Unconfirmed industry chatter suggests the longtime EPCOT spectacle could return and D23 is the near-term event fans are watching.

Overview

  • Multiple fan sites published unnamed industry rumors on July 26, 2026, saying Disney is considering retiring Luminous and reviving IllumiNations.
  • Luminous: The Symphony of Us has been EPCOT’s official nighttime show since 2023 and remains in place while reports circulate.
  • IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth ran from 1999 to 2019 and used fireworks, lasers, water effects and a rotating globe across World Showcase Lagoon.
  • The reports come from fan and trade outlets relying on anonymous sources and have not been confirmed by The Walt Disney Company; Disney has made no public announcement.
  • D23 (Aug. 14–16, 2026) is widely flagged as the likely stage for any reveal, a move that would signal a nostalgia-driven shift and could trigger operational changes, guest expectations and further planning decisions by CEO Josh D’Amaro.