Also, non-distanced Character Meets are now back at DLP!
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It’s one of those things only DLP could have pulled off.
With the official launch of the 30th anniversary celebrations at Disneyland Paris, many of the new elements previously discussed are now up and running.
DLP Report have compiled an excellent report of everything that’s happening, which is well worth a read.
Special Report: Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Launch Weekend - DLPReport
After months of guessing and teasing here we finally are! We’ll take a look at the new shows, the gardens of wonder, merchandise, food and more. Let’s take a look! “Dream… and Shine Brighter” “Dream… and Shine Brighter” is the new #DisneylandParis30 daytime show performed 4 times a day in...
Some highlights to note:
The new daytime show
What’s really interesting to note here is that DLP have made an effort to improve inclusivity for the show. You’ll note that the dancers are all wearing different outfits. Rather than create specific male and female costumes, they’ve designed a collection of individual items of clothing which anyone can mix and match, regardless of gender. They have also extended this to include makeup, so anyone, irrespective of their gender, can wear as much or as little as they like to best represent their own identity.
There’s also a new uniform for cast managing parade flows and crowds, and it’s a HUGE improvement over the old red fleeces.
I really can’t say I care for the floats however. They look very cheap and almost off-brand. There’s been such an effort everywhere else to make sure the blue, purple and pink branding has been consistent. These multi-coloured glass monstrosities stick out like a sore thumb.
The Gardens of Wonder sculptures
By day they look pretty mesmerising, but by night they kick it up a notch, with a new lighting package illuminated all around the central plaza.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, it’s so French and I love it!
Illuminations pre and post shows
The drone tech previously shown has finally been revealed, forming part of D-Light, the Illuminations pre-show and also for After Glow the post-show.
Overall I really like them both as a complete package. After Glow is my favourite and looks beautiful. But I dunno, I thought the drones would be doing a bit more. Perhaps we’ve been spoilt with London’s NYE fireworks using them much more extensively for two years now…
Either way though, great to see new tech being trialled again. I’m sure if it goes down well in Paris we might see drones appearing in more Disney spectaculars. There’s so much potential with this tech (giant Mufassa head saying “Remember who you are…” anyone?)
And finally the biggest news, Woody now has a neck!!!
It’s only taken how many years, but he finally looks like the on-screen character.
Old Woody for reference:
Its hard to know as the show is after park close atm, as the hours are quite short this week ( disney staff events seems to be on after park close the evening this week).
Also why not create a full Micky head that morphs into the 30? Ok it will be smaller but it's alot of nothing! I want to see more movement in the drones! Use the space, also there is a moment where the 30 is flashing and the last flash looks like the bulb has gone out.
Yeah I'd imagine McDonald's have been smart enough that DLP cannot get rid of them easily. I wouldn't be surprised if DLP wanted to get rid of them though as it massively undercuts the resorts inhouse fast food offerings.
Really? What will absorb those crowds post illuminations?
