All of us miss it so much too! But you have to remember that it was only supposed to run for about 2-3 years for the millennial celebration, and it ran for 20 more years beyond that!
Sadly they had to because the company that was sponsoring it stopped their sponsorship with disney and the show. Idk why they did, but without that sponsorship they couldn't continue :(
This was the golden age of WDW! I still like WDW now but there was nothing like this era. Huge growth but still felt magical in the simplest of ways. I hold onto my memories from the late 90's into the early 2000's.
I actually didn't realize how magical this show was until recently when I just sat down and listened to the soundtrack. The fact that it links closely to Magic Kingdom but has it's own style is very clever. I guess that's why it lasted for so long.
I think its because the show designers and imagineers used to create stuff that appealed to the inner child within ADULTS, and now they just try to create stuff for children.
In my mind, I can still hear the fireworks launching in the silence just before the finale. What a wonderful musical score. We saw this show so many times while annual passholders. I got teary-eyed again today while listening. Thank you.
7:06 this will always be my favorite part of this whole song just the way it makes you feel and how strong that beat is, I’ll continue to listen to this throughout my life wishing I could see it again.
Every time I drive out of the parks, especially after a day at Epcot, I put this on and reminisce every time I was there to witness this. I still believe this show can touch everyone’s hearts instead of playing the music from Disney movies and adding a water show. Illuminations has way more cultural diversity deep embedded in its music and its story and that is true.
As someone who only ever got to visit Disneyland Paris as a child, I'll never forget my first time in Disney World - June 2015. I was so overwhelmed by the size and attractions offered in Disney World. We watched IllumiNations at least 2 nights of that trip, and the music from this show takes me back to the magic I felt on that first WDW trip. I'm extremely lucky to have visited Disneyland Paris several times as a child, but any Disney fan's first time in Disney World is something special, and listening to this is so nostalgic
Did you ever gett to see the Main Street Electrical Parade when it was in Paris? Fun fact: 95% of those floats were built in Florida, Dwarf Mine & Pleasure Island being the exception. now you might be saying :I thought the Swans came from Tokyo Disneyland" They *DID, BUT* they were *BUILT* in *FLORIDA* (Disney World built the majority of Tokyo's parade floats for a while)
I was at the final showing of illuminations and after it was over and "we'll go on" played one last time and I was content. I was ready for something new for as much as I loved it. But after seeing Epcot Forever (I know it's only temporary and maybe harmonious will be better) and with the passage of time I can't help but wish it was still here. I appreciate it way more now than I ever did when it was running. God I miss it.
I heard that Harmonious was good but there were those who had mixed feelings about it. I guess when the rest of the overhaul renovations of Epcot is complete, maybe it will all start to make more sense and settle in.
I feel the exact same way, I remember always going to eat at a restaurant close to the start of fireworks because then you can walk through the park with no one in it, and it's so much fun... but I wish I had seen Illuminations one last time...
I saw this on its last day. I remembered crying at the end when “Promise” played because you wouldn’t even wanna know how many times I’ve Seen this show(Too many to count). It just weighs on you that a Great show like this had to go. One of my friends saw me crying afterwards and asked “Hey Viper, why you crying?” I said “I tell you when we get back to the hotel.” After that song as I was walking out, I thought “The original Epcot is now Just an Empty shell with Illuminations gone.” When we got back, I talked to them after we all showered saying “So guys The reason why I was crying was that the show was great and had a Purpose to it: That the world cares what we do to help them.” One friend then asked “So why were you crying if it was a great show” to which I replied “It was their last showing. In case you haven’t heard, They’re doing a Complete Renovation of the Park, removing a lot of stuff. Unfortunately among one of them, they’re removing Illuminations. I really deeply appreciate that you all went out of your way to see it your first and last time.” Edit: I really wished It would stay But like Walt once said *”We must keep moving Forward”* *Rip illuminations 1999-2019*
2:56 is a completely genius piece of writing - one of my composer buddies pointed it out and I've always loved to come back to it and listen. You can count the "bars" (not sure if they're notated like that) as they get shorter: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (a total of 36 beats) then BLAM! It's a countdown, and it has the effect of making it feel like more and more energy is being injected into the music. It's not blatantly obvious because of the clever devices employed alongside it, triplets and instrumentation changes etc. Just wonderful!
Thank you for uploading this to TH-cam. I still remember the 1st time we saw this incredible fireworks show as well as the last- wish Disney would bring it back❤
I was born in 2001, this show has been with me ever since I can remember my first trip to Disney, and on that first show I knew I was an Epcot kid. RIP IllumiNations
I was so lucky enough to had visited Orlando from the age of 3-12 (I’m now 24) I went with my grandparents-cousins- aunties and parents over that time and my grandad bought this cd over the time being there and still plays it too this day. He recorded our whole journey and made personal videos from his footage for all of the family-with these sound tracks. This composition will have a place in my hear until the day I die. I will always dream to go back one day.. so many memories with my loved ones who have left this planet and are still here. I vow to share this magic with my own family now I’m “grown up” x
We saw Harmonious last Nov and it lacked all the passion Illuminations had to offer. This music was so original and always struck an emotional chord. Perhaps that's why Harmonious met its end so soon. Regardless, I miss this show so much.
This is a wonderful remastered edition!!! Brings back memories of going to Disney with family, friends on dates and watching this show after I got off from a shift working there. I did have the chance to see the show once more when I went home to visit on the year it was suppose to stop. Yes, yes, new chapter in life. We go on......
Illuminations was the best night show at epcot. I always enjoyed watching it in the evening after I had a full day touring both futureworld and the world showcase at epcot and it was awesome. Thanks for recording this WML95.
When you get to see such a awe inspiring show, for the first time wich i did in 2000, and then with my parents in 2002, and then with my wife in my honeymoon in 2014, its just a shame my kids wont be able to see this over the top spectacle. its my life´s soundtrack. Hope its back someday.
Goodness I miss this show so much! The new show doesn't come close to illuminations. Sadly but true. Boy do I miss the full stage of fireworks and above all this MUSIC! I'm happy I can still listen to it!
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The first time I saw this was back in October 2000 during the celebrate the future hand in hand. NOTHING BEATS THIS FIREWORK SHOW. HEA comes at a close second
I personally don't think it has the power. Its kinda odd actually, with Disney songs sung in different languages (but not those the film is representing...?) I have a preview of the soundtrack I found uploaded on my channel, if you want to listen; but hopefully you disagree!
The most Magical show ever!!! I am absolutely sick about it ending! Just like Soarin around California! What a shame. They shoukd keep classics and focus on other things new don't change classics! I cried so hard over this! Thus show gave me chills!
Well this made my Sunday a whole lot better and fun. can you please make a world show case master mix please i wanna hear all the music from all the Country's .
I wanna go to orlando, maybe 2021, maybe 2022, It doesn’t matter, cause I know I’ll be there one day, before that, I’ll be fully prepared. magic always in my heart!
Wow this is a beautiful soundtrack! Thank you for this! 💖-Andrea I enjoy every Disney Soundtrack that you post on your channel and please keep doing Disney Soundtrack’s :)
Something that always amazes me about these mixes: where do you (and rickydoodlebug) get the bits and pieces from that you splice together to create it?
I honestly didn't check if it was used in the halftime show, but I got that part from the Millennium Celebration Energizer promo album; just spliced it into the regular soundtrack. I dunno, I liked how it sounded. -VJ
Working on an in-park edition as we speak! This seems to be an issue that many of you care about, so I want to do what I can to make sure that your listening experience is optimal, as it should be. -VJ
Thank you for uploading this to YT. I always cried with the We Go On ending, it is so inspirational. Ive always thought we can all work together as a society in order to move all together, as one. RIP to the greatest fire work show ever produced.
@@luuchoo93 Sadly though, their temporary show Epcot Forever felt even more outdated than Illuminations despite it being brand new. Hoping HarmoniUs is better.
Because Bob Chapek NEEDS to have an IP based anything in any Disney anything. He has no appreciation for things original or outside of Disney's properties.
Boy I have to say what is up with this GD IP at epcot? The should just upgrade this an make it permanent. So many evenings over many years walking out of EPCOT feeling utterly inspired. What a shame...
When Harmonious failed I’ll never understand why they scrambled to put together another “Disney songs in other languages” show rather than putting this show back.
![IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Soundtrack [Full Song]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/vlJuGva4Xo4/mqdefault.jpg)
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Not only the greatest fireworks show that Disney has ever performed, but one of the greatest orchestral peices of all time.
I’ll never understand why they got rid of this show. It was awesome and beautiful! Will always be my favorite firework show! I sure do miss it.
All of us miss it so much too! But you have to remember that it was only supposed to run for about 2-3 years for the millennial celebration, and it ran for 20 more years beyond that!
Sadly they had to because the company that was sponsoring it stopped their sponsorship with disney and the show. Idk why they did, but without that sponsorship they couldn't continue :(
This definitely was the finest fireworks particular show at Epcot of all time it will never be forgotten
RIP one of the finest shows that ever graced WDW....
Ever!
Nay…the globe!
Absolutely! Creative, no IPs involved, world class!
Ever Anywhere.
Illuminations is fastpass
Harmonious is lightning lane
They must bring this back in my lifetime
Man…the harmony at 3:54 gets me ugly crying every. Single. Time. I miss this show so much
I saw this show 5 days a week from 03-05, when I worked at Epcot in that timeframe. Never got old.
This was the golden age of WDW! I still like WDW now but there was nothing like this era. Huge growth but still felt magical in the simplest of ways. I hold onto my memories from the late 90's into the early 2000's.
Agreed!
I actually didn't realize how magical this show was until recently when I just sat down and listened to the soundtrack. The fact that it links closely to Magic Kingdom but has it's own style is very clever. I guess that's why it lasted for so long.
This was my childhood!!
@@finlaydann4250 Me too!! Hearing this music alone is pure nostalgia.
I think its because the show designers and imagineers used to create stuff that appealed to the inner child within ADULTS, and now they just try to create stuff for children.
In my mind, I can still hear the fireworks launching in the silence just before the finale. What a wonderful musical score. We saw this show so many times while annual passholders. I got teary-eyed again today while listening. Thank you.
7:06 this will always be my favorite part of this whole song just the way it makes you feel and how strong that beat is, I’ll continue to listen to this throughout my life wishing I could see it again.
Every time I drive out of the parks, especially after a day at Epcot, I put this on and reminisce every time I was there to witness this. I still believe this show can touch everyone’s hearts instead of playing the music from Disney movies and adding a water show. Illuminations has way more cultural diversity deep embedded in its music and its story and that is true.
We need it back this is so iconic WE NEED THIS BACK ASAP
And you know they can do the original with reimagined lighting and 2024 effects!!!
As someone who only ever got to visit Disneyland Paris as a child, I'll never forget my first time in Disney World - June 2015. I was so overwhelmed by the size and attractions offered in Disney World. We watched IllumiNations at least 2 nights of that trip, and the music from this show takes me back to the magic I felt on that first WDW trip.
I'm extremely lucky to have visited Disneyland Paris several times as a child, but any Disney fan's first time in Disney World is something special, and listening to this is so nostalgic
Did you ever gett to see the Main Street Electrical Parade when it was in Paris? Fun fact: 95% of those floats were built in Florida, Dwarf Mine & Pleasure Island being the exception. now you might be saying :I thought the Swans came from Tokyo Disneyland" They *DID, BUT* they were *BUILT* in *FLORIDA* (Disney World built the majority of Tokyo's parade floats for a while)
@@disneydanny2yes, most of my childhood Disney park memories are actually from watching the Main Street Electrical Parade in Disneyland Paris 🤩
I was at the final showing of illuminations and after it was over and "we'll go on" played one last time and I was content. I was ready for something new for as much as I loved it. But after seeing Epcot Forever (I know it's only temporary and maybe harmonious will be better) and with the passage of time I can't help but wish it was still here. I appreciate it way more now than I ever did when it was running. God I miss it.
I heard that Harmonious was good but there were those who had mixed feelings about it. I guess when the rest of the overhaul renovations of Epcot is complete, maybe it will all start to make more sense and settle in.
I feel the exact same way, I remember always going to eat at a restaurant close to the start of fireworks because then you can walk through the park with no one in it, and it's so much fun... but I wish I had seen Illuminations one last time...
HARMONIUS IS NOT BETTER :((((
@@guardianproductions5809 agreed!
This literally aged like rotten milk lmao
I saw this show in its entirety for the very first and very last time on August 9, 2019. I will never forget that.
This is honestly one of my favorite Disney park show soundtracks of all time. I’ll miss it when it leaves...
Jim Cummings’ opening narration is always great to hear
Honestly, the show's soundtrack isn't complete without it.
Jim Cummings is one of my favorite voice actors
@@WML95 please upload it in high pitch.
@@sarahmcmann5253 he's gotta get his Disney legends award at some point
@@danielgudinojuarez6729I agree
Brings tears to my eyes every time. Best. Disney. Show. Ever!
I saw this on its last day. I remembered crying at the end when “Promise” played because you wouldn’t even wanna know how many times I’ve Seen this show(Too many to count). It just weighs on you that a Great show like this had to go. One of my friends saw me crying afterwards and asked “Hey Viper, why you crying?” I said “I tell you when we get back to the hotel.” After that song as I was walking out, I thought “The original Epcot is now Just an Empty shell with Illuminations gone.” When we got back, I talked to them after we all showered saying “So guys The reason why I was crying was that the show was great and had a Purpose to it: That the world cares what we do to help them.” One friend then asked “So why were you crying if it was a great show” to which I replied “It was their last showing. In case you haven’t heard, They’re doing a Complete Renovation of the Park, removing a lot of stuff. Unfortunately among one of them, they’re removing Illuminations. I really deeply appreciate that you all went out of your way to see it your first and last time.”
Edit: I really wished It would stay But like Walt once said *”We must keep moving Forward”*
*Rip illuminations 1999-2019*
2:56 is a completely genius piece of writing - one of my composer buddies pointed it out and I've always loved to come back to it and listen. You can count the "bars" (not sure if they're notated like that) as they get shorter: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (a total of 36 beats) then BLAM! It's a countdown, and it has the effect of making it feel like more and more energy is being injected into the music. It's not blatantly obvious because of the clever devices employed alongside it, triplets and instrumentation changes etc. Just wonderful!
As a music guy myself, this is such a cool observation! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for uploading this to TH-cam. I still remember the 1st time we saw this incredible fireworks show as well as the last- wish Disney would bring it back❤
I was born in 2001, this show has been with me ever since I can remember my first trip to Disney, and on that first show I knew I was an Epcot kid. RIP IllumiNations
I was so lucky enough to had visited Orlando from the age of 3-12 (I’m now 24) I went with my grandparents-cousins- aunties and parents over that time and my grandad bought this cd over the time being there and still plays it too this day. He recorded our whole journey and made personal videos from his footage for all of the family-with these sound tracks. This composition will have a place in my hear until the day I die. I will always dream to go back one day.. so many memories with my loved ones who have left this planet and are still here. I vow to share this magic with my own family now I’m “grown up” x
This is one of the greatest shows ever created I miss it so much
God I miss this show SO much.
One of the greatest shows of ALL time!!❤
We saw Harmonious last Nov and it lacked all the passion Illuminations had to offer. This music was so original and always struck an emotional chord. Perhaps that's why Harmonious met its end so soon. Regardless, I miss this show so much.
Now that Luminus Symphony of us is here, how does that compare? Is it better than Harmonius at least?
This is a wonderful remastered edition!!! Brings back memories of going to Disney with family, friends on dates and watching this show after I got off from a shift working there. I did have the chance to see the show once more when I went home to visit on the year it was suppose to stop. Yes, yes, new chapter in life. We go on......
Saw this show hunderds of times during my cp program in 2014. Was at the last show in 2019. THE LAST TIME I WAS AT WDW.
Gorgeous. I can -- and often do -- listen to this on a loop
Illuminations was the best night show at epcot. I always enjoyed watching it in the evening after I had a full day touring both futureworld and the world showcase at epcot and it was awesome. Thanks for recording this WML95.
This gave me chills. The quality in this is amazing.Brought me back to sr year
When you get to see such a awe inspiring show, for the first time wich i did in 2000, and then with my parents in 2002, and then with my wife in my honeymoon in 2014, its just a shame my kids wont be able to see this over the top spectacle. its my life´s soundtrack. Hope its back someday.
the greatest show on earth!
Goodness I miss this show so much! The new show doesn't come close to illuminations. Sadly but true. Boy do I miss the full stage of fireworks and above all this MUSIC! I'm happy I can still listen to it!
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Actually sounds better.
Sounds perfect. Glad to have found your channel. 👍👍
I love both but I love love this modified version!!
9:05 gets me every time😢. The last time I saw this I was already in tears, but when this part started playing, I started bawling hysterically
Yes! This is what I’ve been waiting for! So sad to see this show go away but so glad to have this master mix to listen to
0:08 - Opening Narration (Jim Cummings)
1:05 - Acceleration (Prologue)
1:30 - Chaos
3:09 - Space
4:43 - Life
5:45 - Adventure
9:04 - Home
9:39 - Celebration
10:35 - We Go One (Meaning)
13:05 Promise
17:27 The End lol
Other than the story of the Bible, this was the greatest story Earth had to offer.
Epcot is my favorite park and it will continue ❤ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜
The first time I saw this was back in October 2000 during the celebrate the future hand in hand. NOTHING BEATS THIS FIREWORK SHOW. HEA comes at a close second
I’m at EPCOT preparing for the last IllumiNations... 😞
I’m by the Odyssey! This is exciting and sad at the same time.
I was there! Over in UK pavilion
I just hope the new show is something I want to listen to on loud in my car on my way to work....
I personally don't think it has the power. Its kinda odd actually, with Disney songs sung in different languages (but not those the film is representing...?) I have a preview of the soundtrack I found uploaded on my channel, if you want to listen; but hopefully you disagree!
Disney Street It's gonna be bad?? D: Oh no, Epcot already lost too much
Yessss! I’m going to see the final showing Monday night. It’s sad to see this show go, but EPCOT Forever looks very promising!
I was so emotional watching the last one yesterday 💔
The most Magical show ever!!! I am absolutely sick about it ending! Just like Soarin around California! What a shame. They shoukd keep classics and focus on other things new don't change classics! I cried so hard over this! Thus show gave me chills!
WOW
thank you！
BEST SONG！
i'm Japanese
09:39 is my ultimate feel good Epcot music. I play this and I'm happy :-)
Well this made my Sunday a whole lot better and fun.
can you please make a world show case master mix please i wanna hear all the music from all the Country's .
I wanna go to orlando, maybe 2021, maybe 2022, It doesn’t matter, cause I know I’ll be there one day, before that, I’ll be fully prepared. magic always in my heart!
9:39 I've never seen the show before but this is my favorite part
My marching band show is based off this. It’s funny I found this.
I can still feel the fire ball heating up my face through the glass of la hacienda
Wonderful!!!
Will never get to see this show in person. So sad. Well at least all of you got to enjoy it.
Same.
Wow this is a beautiful soundtrack! Thank you for this! 💖-Andrea I enjoy every Disney Soundtrack that you post on your channel and please keep doing Disney Soundtrack’s :)
Beautiful
We'll go on!
happy Illuminations 25 anniversary
The end of this show marked the end of disney's
9:39 to 10:21 was always my favorite part
#BringbackIllumiNations !
I love harmonious I’m not sure what’s everyone complaining about Illuminations was great.
I miss Illuminations..
Something that always amazes me about these mixes: where do you (and rickydoodlebug) get the bits and pieces from that you splice together to create it?
Q vuelvan lo mejor de lo mejor
Is there a way to share the original file for this track? TH-cam compressed the audio and it is not as good now
🙌
10:15 ❤
Also the Oldenburg soundtrack of the firework in Hansa-Park Sierksdorf Germany
Ah, memories........
Can't wait for another hangout with VJ livestream
I can't wait to hang out with all of you either! I honestly don't know when I'll be able to stream next, but as soon as I can I promise I will. -VJ
Love this part: 4:12
1:00 10:36
3:11
7:35 13:03
自用
1:08 I guess they used a basketball lol
Hahahahagaga
The vocal backing to the Chaos section at around 2:35, isn't that from the Super Bowl 34 halftime show version?
I honestly didn't check if it was used in the halftime show, but I got that part from the Millennium Celebration Energizer promo album; just spliced it into the regular soundtrack. I dunno, I liked how it sounded. -VJ
@@WML95 its not in the actual show - it sounds cool but it was a bit jarring the first time I heard it.
Oops! My bad. I guess you can chalk it up to a bit of creative/artistic liberty then. 😁
@@WML95 are you able to re-do the audio so it is totally clean? The rest of it is amazing.
Working on an in-park edition as we speak! This seems to be an issue that many of you care about, so I want to do what I can to make sure that your listening experience is optimal, as it should be. -VJ
1:05
Is that Jim Cummings in the beginning?
Yep!
Thank you for uploading this to YT. I always cried with the We Go On ending, it is so inspirational. Ive always thought we can all work together as a society in order to move all together, as one. RIP to the greatest fire work show ever produced.
So sad this is ending 😓😪
If Disney allows for another add on this I swear…
Anybody know the song that's playing as Jim reads the narration at the very beginning?
Thumbs up if D23 brought you here!!
10:35 (imitates timpani roll)
SAME!
@@Boomeroni Do you ever immitate the sound of the fireworks at the end of the "Peace On Earth" tag as well?
disney has definitely taken a lot of old and classic and amazing rides and songs from us.... it's very sad. the water show now is stupid
13:00
WHY would they change this. Extremely Disappointing
Illuminations was really outdated, specially compared to other Disney nighttime shows. We all knew it was going away someday
@@luuchoo93 Sadly though, their temporary show Epcot Forever felt even more outdated than Illuminations despite it being brand new. Hoping HarmoniUs is better.
Because Bob Chapek NEEDS to have an IP based anything in any Disney anything. He has no appreciation for things original or outside of Disney's properties.
Boy I have to say what is up with this GD IP at epcot? The should just upgrade this an make it permanent. So many evenings over many years walking out of EPCOT feeling utterly inspired. What a shame...
Do Epcot Forever.
First!
When Harmonious failed I’ll never understand why they scrambled to put together another “Disney songs in other languages” show rather than putting this show back.
Disney is married to their IPs and anything outside of that is no go. Such a loss for creatives and also us.
Epcot Forever master mix?
10:34
Was made for 2000, but lasted so long
Is this Optimus Prime?
10:33