New Drone Show in Disneyland Paris Takes Inspiration From an Iconic Parade
Taking inspiration from the iconic Main Street Electrical Parade, Disneyland Paris has debuted its latest drone-based nighttime spectacular, Disney Electrical Sky Parade!
Influenced by the parade that opened with the park in 1992, the new show is a sensational crowd-pleaser.
“’Main Street Electrical Parade’ was the first parade I saw at Disneyland Paris in 1992, and I got to work on its last performances,” said Show Director Mabrouk Reguigui. “Since joining the creative team, I’ve always wanted to bring it back in some way. I have such great respect for the original parade as part of the Disney legacy. It was revolutionary for its time, so we wanted to bring a new, even more revolutionary version to Disneyland Paris.”
Recreating Memorable Moments
Using projection effects, lighting, lasers, fountains, and 500 drones, Disney Electrical Sky Parade recreates famous moments from the original Main Street Electrical Parade, including the Blue Fairy, Cinderella’s pumpkin coach, Casey Junior, and Elliot the Dragon.
Each of these scenes in the new nighttime show is created in a dotted light style reminiscent of the original parade floats.
“The projections, lights, and drones tell a story and perform figures that are iconic, impressive, and sometimes emotional,” Mabrouk explains.
Recreating an Iconic Soundtrack
Not only does Disney Electrical Sky Parade pay homage to the Main Street Electrical Parde through its visuals, but it also does so through music.
The show’s music team took direct inspiration from the original parade’s soundtrack, respecting the original while also trying to breathe new life into the music.
“We worked with Music Producer Jonathan Barr and Composer Rick McKee on an immersive approach to the music,” said Mabrouk. “It’s filled with little sounds that also tell a story. Taking us on a journey through the parade and through the ages.”
Teaming Up With Dronisos
To bring the new show to life, Disneyland Paris Live Entertainment once again teamed up with Dronisos, the European leader in drone shows and the official technology supplier of Disneyland Paris.
Together, the teams devised 20 specialty drones with onboard pyrotechnic effects. These drones are used to create the smoke coming from Casey Junior and the pixie dust that surrounds the pirate ship from Peter Pan.
According to Live Entertainment Producer Ben Spalding, who also performed in the Main Street Electrical Parade early in his career, “We’ve been able to add an extra layer of magic. It’s a dream come true, seeing the pyro give a pixie dust effect to the ship as it flies through the sky!”
See the Show!
Disney Electrical Sky Parade is scheduled to run through September 30, 2024. So, if you want to see it in person, you still have time to plan a trip to Disneyland Paris.
If you can’t make it to Paris, you can also watch the show online from the comfort of your own home. Check it out now!
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