Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared a first look at the new 'Beacons of Magic' lighting in operation at Spaceship Earth.
Zach said on Instagram, "Installation of the system is nearly complete, and our team has been hard at work testing. Jason, Galen, and their team are leveraging a "pre-cueing" system to pre-visualize and program this new system virtually - allowing us to test many different ideas before locking in on our best look. And we are finding some very cool effects - giving the surface of Spaceship Earth an entirely new feeling and visual identity visible from all corners of the park."
"We are exploring visual poetry that respects the lighting legacy of this grand icon while bringing rich new depth and motion to life - all inspired by colors and textures that evoke stardust and the mystery and wonder of our universe. And we'll be able to tie this program into the surrounding Main Entrance Plaza and new fountain and pylon lighting to fully immerse Guests with an experience that is ... EPCOT. We have more work to do before we're ready to reveal this to the world as part of the Most Magical Celebration on Earth, starting Oct 1st!!?"
'Beacons of Magic' will debut October 1 2021 as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebrations at all four theme parks, with the Spaceship Earth version to become a permanent addition at EPCOT.
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