Insider Look at Disney World’s New Drone Show
Walt Disney World Resort is sharing a sneak peek of Disney Dreams that Soar, a nighttime drone show coming to Disney Springs.
I remember there being a drone show during the holiday season several years ago, and it blew me away. It was the first time I had ever seen anything like it.
My favorite part of that show was when all the drones flew off to their base when the performance ended - which I think was near Port Orleans. It made them seem very “alive” and intelligent because they knew where they were going.
“Disney Dreams that Soar” is a limited-time show that will run from May 24 to Sept. 2, 2024
I predict that Disney is using this show to gauge interest. If it is received well, we may see drone shows elsewhere on the property - perhaps Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Wouldn’t that be the perfect park for a nighttime show?
Disney World recently shared a behind-the-scenes look from a recent test session in France. The show will have over 800 drones getting into formation to create larger-than-life images of classic Disney characters.
The drones are choreographed with iconic quotes from fan-favorite films such as Disney’s “Peter Pan,” “Dumbo,” “Wall-E,” “Big Hero 6,” “Star Wars” and more.
The show also will feature scores from classic Disney soundtracks and an original song composed exclusively for this show. If there’s one thing Disney has learned recently - Walt Disney World guests love original music!
The best place to watch the Disney Springs drone show will be along the waterfront, so in the area that runs behind Starbucks on the West Side down towards House of Blues.
The show will last nine minutes and will be shown twice each night above Disney Springs.
Be sure to check the Disney World app for show times as they may change. You can also visit www.DisneySprings.com for the latest schedule.
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Since 2010, Darren has been making Orlando vacations easy! As an Orlando resident, he is able to provide insider, expert advice on Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and Florida-based cruises.
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