New ‘State-Of-The-Art’ Experience Rumored for Disney World

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Disney drone show - A drone show at night with the Walt Disney World entrance sign to the left.

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Walt Disney World Resort is rumored to be getting a drone show soon that will rival what guests experience at Disneyland Paris. Here’s everything we know.

Mickey Mouse inside of Hollywood Studios at Disney World for an After Hours event.
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Is a Drone Show on the Way to Disney World Soon?

Drones are nothing new to Disney theme parks, as Disneyland Paris has a drone show that guests love and features some of the wildest and most beautiful imagery ever seen at a Disney Resort. A Disney drone show at any Disney park at Disney World would be as successful as a nighttime show. Just take a look at Disneyland Paris.

Disneyland Paris made history during its 30th-anniversary celebrations in 2022 by integrating drones into its nightly entertainment spectacle. The innovative Disney D-Light show featured a stunning display employing two hundred drones, serving as a captivating prelude to the main event, Disney Illuminations.

Collaborating closely with specialist drone show company Dronisos, headquartered in Bordeaux, France, Disneyland Paris showcased cutting-edge technology at the forefront of entertainment. Dronisos, which recently established a presence in Orlando, Florida, cited the city’s significance as a hub for the amusement park industry in its decision for American expansion.

That said, WDWMagic recently obtained exclusive footage of drones being tested over Disney Springs, hinting at Disney’s commitment to getting this state-of-the-art, tech-savvy drone show moving as quickly as possible. The Walt Disney Company is working hard to provide guests with a nighttime spectacular through this new drone show.

Disneyland Paris' Disney Electrical Sky Parade, part of Symphony of Colours event. Drones in the shape of train-shaped parade float and drum with Mickey ears fly behind Disneyland Park's Sleeping Beauty Castle
Image Credit: Disneyland Paris

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With an airbase near Orlando, the company strategically conducts tests and demonstrations, engaging current and prospective clients. Although specifics regarding Dronisos’ involvement in the recent Disney Springs trial remain undisclosed, the partnership underscores Disneyland Paris’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of immersive entertainment experiences.

Disneyland Paris has recently elevated its utilization of drone technology in live entertainment offerings with the introduction of the “Disney Electrical Sky Parade.” This groundbreaking spectacle employs 500 drones to recreate iconic moments from the beloved Disney Main Street Electrical Parade.

Check out some of the Disney patented drone show images that are, at the moment, concept artwork:

Disney World drone show concept artwork at EPCOT.
Image Credit: Disney World (EPCOT location for future drone show)
Disney World drone show concept artwork.
Image Credit: Disney World
Disney World drone show concept artwork.
Image Credit: Disney World

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Disney’s exploration of drones for park entertainment dates back several years, with both EPCOT and Magic Kingdom deeply intertwined with their potential applications. Initial reports of Disney’s foray into drone technology for nighttime spectaculars emerged in late 2014, coinciding with the filing of various patents about their innovative Flixel system, which utilized drones as carriers for projection surfaces.

Despite high hopes for their integration during Walt Disney World’s 50th celebration, marked by the debut of two new nighttime shows, Disney Enchantment and Harmonious, the envisioned technology failed to materialize. Similarly, EPCOT’s latest nighttime offering, Luminous, opted not to incorporate drones.

The Avengers drone show lights up above and on the Tower of Terror at Walt Disney Studios Park
Image Credit: Disneyland Resort

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While Disneyland Paris takes strides in drone-powered entertainment, Walt Disney World previously hosted the limited-run drone show “Starbright Holidays” at Disney Springs during the 2016 holiday season in collaboration with Intel and its Shooting Star drone product.

This mesmerizing showcase, lasting five minutes, featured a meticulously choreographed display of 300 drones in dynamic 3D formations above the Disney Springs lake, synchronized to festive musical arrangements.

While the recent Disney Springs test doesn’t offer explicit insights into Disney’s future intentions, speculation suggests that a return of drone shows to Disney Springs and potentially other locations within Walt Disney World may be on the horizon. As developments unfold, it’s prudent to remain vigilant for potential aerial spectacles in the coming months.

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