EPCOT®'s newest nighttime spectacular, Luminous, has debuted, and with it comes the common desire to find the all-too-perfect spot that gives a complete view of the show.
The new EPCOT® nighttime spectacular is perhaps easier to find the right spot for than ever before. The dining package and dessert party will give you the perfect view, but if you would prefer a more typical experience, you will still be in luck. The barges used in Luminous are slighter than those of Harmonious; the screens of the previous show are no more. This makes for a more complete viewing experience in more numerous locations around World Showcase, and thus as long as you can see the center of the World Showcase Lagoon, you can see the show. Clearer views come with open sight lines, as the lagoon features small islands and trees near some countries, like China.
As with Harmonious, the clearest views of the lagoon's center are at the entrance of World Showcase or at the pavilions directly to its back: namely America or Japan.
How long you should wait in advance is totally dependent on crowd levels, but it may require at least an hour in the most popular spots. The American pavilion gets especially busy during festivals when shows are on display at its theater. The best practice is to simply keep an eye on your preferred areas throughout your evening in the park, grabbing your own seat once it starts to fill with other guests.
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