April 24th 2009 Disney at a press release revealed some exciting changes they will be making this summer. Nightly, beginning Friday, June 12, and continuing through Sunday, August 23 Disney will now host a bigger, better and brighter Summer Nightastic!
I am very excited to see the new changes. I think I am most curious about the new Fantasmic which was always perfect in my eyes as a child growing up but now it seems they are only going to make it even better. I can’t wait to see this new dragon, it was already totally awesome and my favorite part during the show. Of course the entire show was absolutely brilliant, but something about that huge dragon was very captivating. You could feel the heat from the fire spewing out of its mouth from across the river.
Currently the show begins with Mickey who starts us off with a beautiful water and light show and some outstanding music that grabs the attention of every single little boy and girl, silencing the crowd. Next we see some classic scenes from Fantasia, The Jungle book, and Pinocchio. Peter Pan and Captain Hook then float across with a live battle on the pirate ship. Finally every little girl’s dream comes true when the famous Disney Princesses float across the river dancing to the song Beauty and the Beast by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson. Out comes Maleficent as she reveals her evil plan transforming into the dragon that Mickey must stop. Mickey does so and in a magical display Tinker Bell welcomes all the Disney characters back with Steamboat Willie at the helm of the Mark Twain as the show ends with Mickey and a beautiful firework show!
Here is a breakdown of all the new changes to Summer Nightastic!
A BOLDER FANTASMIC!: Guests will find new thrills at the popular Fantasmic! on the Rivers of America in Frontierland. The evil Maleficent from “Sleeping Beauty” transforms into a 40-foot tall, fire-breathing dragon. Ursula the Sea Witch from “The Little Mermaid” introduces her pet eels, Flotsam and Jetsam, who slither into the show with new power. In addition, the Fantasmic! video projections practically leap off the giant mist screens, thanks to HD (high-definition) technology … (in this case, HD takes on a new meaning - Huge Dragon).
AN EXPLODING CELEBRATION IN THE SKY: Magical is a new Disney fireworks spectacular created especially to celebrate Summer Nightastic! at Disneyland. Tinker Bell is once again your host, waving her wand to ignite the brilliant color, stunning special effects and charming music. But she won’t be alone in the sky this summer. Dumbo will make his surprise airborne debut in the new show. Tink’s sparkling touch awakens a fantastic array of Disney’s most magical characters, from Pinocchio to Mary Poppins to Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, and the Three Good Fairies from “Sleeping Beauty.”
NEW FLOATS BRING NEW MAGIC TO ‘DISNEY’S ELECTRICAL PARADE’: Everything about “Disney’s Electrical Parade” will have a new glow as Tinker Bell leads the way, waving from the basket of a magical balloon aboard a new opening parade float. The parade’s beloved music and floats will feature electrifying audio and lighting technologies, with sparkling pixie dust added to all the parade floats. Snow White and Pinocchio return to the parade this summer as well, after several years’ absence, riding bright new versions of their classic floats.
AN EXCITING NEW DANCE CLUB ‘IGNITES THE NIGHT’ IN TOMORROWLAND: Tweens, teens and families will be drawn to the TLT Dance Club at Tomorrowland Terrace in Disneyland. Dazzling décor will include an illuminated DJ console where the TLT Dance Club DJ will spin the hottest dance tunes, guaranteed to keep Tomorrowland rockin’ all night. Live bands and the hottest Southern California radio stations will appear on select nights throughout the summer.
PIXIE HOLLOW ENCHANTMENT: Tinker Bell and her friends have been welcoming guests into their Pixie Hollow home, tucked into the glen near the entrance to Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, since fall of 2008. This summer, for the first time, nighttime visitors will find magical surprises as Pixie Hollow and the nearby pond come to life in iridescent light shows. Pixie dust cascades across the landscape and radiates down into the pond. Even the water becomes enchanted as playful fountains spring to life, pop jets perform with whimsical precision, and sparkling strobes shine throughout Pixie Hollow.
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