Walt Disney World restores missing lightning effect on EPCOT's Living with the Land

Theme‑park enthusiasts reported that Disney is working to bring back the lightning effect in the storm scene of the EPCOT attraction Living with the Land. A video shared on X by fan RockNstardust showed brief flashes of lightning during the opening environmental sequence, indicating that the effect, which had been missing or inconsistent for years, is being restored. While the effect is not yet fully synchronized, the partial restoration has generated excitement among longtime riders who value the attraction’s detailed blend of entertainment and real‑world science. Living with the Land, a slow‑moving boat ride that showcases Disney’s working greenhouses and innovative farming methods, has retained a loyal following, and even small technical fixes are closely watched by fans.