Epcot to end 'IllumiNations' fireworks show after nearly 20 years

ORLANDO, Fla. -- IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth has lit up the night sky above Epcot’s World Showcase since 1999.

But after nearly 20 years, Disney is ending the classic fireworks show to debut a new one after summer 2019.

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The Orlando park announced the new Monday night in a blog post, saying the new fireworks show will be park of “the park’s exciting evolution.”

Epcot celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2017. Previously announced new attractions for the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow include a Guardians of the Galaxy rollercoaster, a Ratatouille ride in the France pavilion and a new galactic table-service restaurant next to Mission: SPACE.

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IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth fireworks show will continue nightly through summer 2019. The new show will immediately follow IllumiNations’ conclusion.

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