# IllumiNations

IllumiNations was a series of nightly fireworks shows at Epcot before IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth was created in 1999 for the Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration.

## Le Carnaval de Lumière

The first evening presentation, Le Carnaval de Lumière (lit.‍, 'Light Carnival'), 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 was the 2nd version of a fireworks show at Epcot and was set to classical music played on synthesizer. It opened in June 1983 and used floating barges that had rear projection screens on them. The barges were the same as the first show at Epcot, Carnival de Lumiere. The show also added 'Pichel lights' that moved automatically.
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 Péri
       Paul Dukas

#### Act I: Celebrations on Land

2. Symphony No. 5, First Movement
       Ludwig van Beethoven
3. "Flight Of The Bumblebee" from The Tale of the Tsar Sultan
       Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
4. Zampa Overture
       Louis Joseph Ferdinand Herold
5. Piano Concerto No. 1, Third Movement
       Ludwig van Beethoven
6. La Vie Parisienne
       Jacques Offenbach
7. "Dance Of The Comedians" from The Bartered Bride
       Bedřich Smetana
8. "Bourrée" from the Water Music Suite
       George Frideric Handel
9. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, First Movement
       Johann Sebastian Bach
10. Orpheus In Hades, Galop
       Jacques Offenbach
11. Trisch-Trasch Polka
       Johann Strauss II
12. Italian Concerto, Third Movement
       Johann Sebastian Bach
13. William Tell Overture
       Gioacchino Rossini

#### Act II: Great Parades and Pageants

14. "Procession of The Nobles" from Mlada
       Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
15. "March" from Love For Three Oranges
       Sergei Prokofiev
16. "Farandole" from L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2
       Georges Bizet
17. March Militaire
       Franz Schubert
18. "March of The Toreadors" from Carmen
       Georges Bizet
19. The Marriage of Figaro, Aria
       Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
20. Light Cavalry Overture
       Franz von Suppé
21. Radetsky March
       Johann Strauss I
22. "Procession of The Nobles" from Mlada
       Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
23. March Hongroise
       Hector Berlioz
24. "Anvil Chorus" from Il Trovatore
       Giuseppe Verdi
25. Hands Across the Sea
       John Philip Sousa

#### Act III: Revelries in Pyrotechnics

26. Carnival Overture
       Antonín Dvořák
27. "Overture" from Carmen
       Georges Bizet
28. "Alla Hornpipe" from the Water Music Suite
       George Frideric Handel
29. Symphony No. 1 in D, "Titan"; First Movement
       Gustav Mahler
30. Symphony No. 9, "Choral"; Fourth Movement
       Ludwig van Beethoven
31. "Lohengrin"; Prelude to Act 3
       Richard Wagner
32. Firebird Suite, Finale
       Igor Stravinsky
33. "Great Gate of Kiev" from Pictures at an Exhibition
       Modest Mussorgsky
34. "Promenade (Reprise)" from Pictures at an Exhibition
       Modest Mussorgsky
35. "1812 Festival Overture"
       Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

## Laserphonic Fantasy

This show has the same soundtrack as A New World Fantasy. It featured lasers emitted from barges and from around the lagoon. The "Skater" segment featured the first use of non-continuous lines in a laser animation and was the first use of laser graphics on a water-droplet screen.
* 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

This show used most of the arrangements for "A New World Fantasy" and "Laserphonic Fantasy," but instead of being arranged solely with synthesizers, the resulting arrangements were rescored for full orchestra, mostly using the original orchestration by the composers. New music was created for the show's theme by Don Dorsey and Bruce Healey. The "Great Parades and Pageants" section used in the previous installments was omitted and replaced with a celebration of all the individual countries of World Showcase (except Norway, which had just opened by the show's premiere). This installment of IllumiNations began a radical new use for effects in fireworks shows. To add to the Pichel lights, fountains, laser barges, and laser graphics projected behind the fountains, the directors made the lights representing the different interact with the music and the rest of the show. In another strange turn of events, they decided not to use fireworks until the very end of the second act, and then the third act would show the fireworks off at their best.

### 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.

#### 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: Louis Joseph 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. Scheherezade (Morocco)
* Composer: Nicholas Rimsky-Korsakov
7. Orphée aux Enfers, Galop Infernal (France)
* Composer: Jacques Offenbach
8. Days of Emancipation (China)
* Composer: Zhu Jian'er
9. Rule Britannia (United Kingdom)
* Composer: Thomas Augustine Arne
10. Tales of the Vienna Woods (Germany)
* Composer: Johann Strauss
11. Sakura (Japan)
* Composer: Unknown
12. España Cani (Mexico)
* Composer: Marquina
13. French Canadian Jig Traditional (Canada)
* Composer: Unknown
14. Funiculì, Funiculà (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 Fredrick 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: Pyotr 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 1992–1993, 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 Around the World with Mickey Mouse, that in the future would be played at the Fountain of Nations, was played.

## Holiday IllumiNations

Holiday IllumiNations played during the holiday season instead of the regular show. Starting in 2004, 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.
* 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.

#### 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.

#### 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)

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.
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)
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.

#### 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" (EPCOT Center 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 Tchaikovsky
* Arranger: John Debney
* Orchestrator: Brad Dechter
4. "Die Meistersinger Overture" from Die 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 Folk 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 della 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: George Frideric Händel
* 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 [1914–1916]
* 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 (Soundtrack Version)
* Conductor: Georg Solti (Walt Disney World Version)

#### 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

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.