One Disney Park Just Set a NEW World Record!

July 14th was a RECORD-BREAKING day for Disney.

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Drone shows are quickly becoming a major part of the future of entertainment at Disney theme parks and resorts. From Disney Springs in Orlando all the way to Japan, it seems that drones are going to be integral to nighttime shows across the world. Now, one Disney resort has set a WORLD RECORD for drone usage.

In celebration of the French holiday of Bastille Day, Disneyland Paris set a world record for the “largest aerial display of a fictional character formed by multirotors/drones” on July 14th. The resort used 1,571 drones to create a “breathtaking giant tricolor Mickey Mouse head” over Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant AKA the park’s version of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

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According to a release from the park, “Months of work culminated in a spectacle that set a new benchmark, exemplifying Disneyland Paris’ dedication to surpassing guest expectations. The team used more than 1,630 drones, including pyro-drones, to illuminate the sky throughout the entire performance, with some sequences requiring more or fewer drones. Combining pyrotechnics, lights, and breathtaking drone choreography, the spectators witnessed a 12-minute nighttime show that took them through five creative scenes representing the most beautiful Disney classic stories inspired by France, including some of the greatest symbols of French culture like the Eiffel Tower, the emblematic rose window of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, and iconic scenes from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios films such as Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Sleeping Beauty, The Aristocats, and Ratatouille.”

Matthieu Robin, the Entertainment Creative Lead at Disneyland Paris, said of the honor “It’s a testament to the creativity, innovation, and hard work of our entire team. This achievement underscores our commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences to our guests”, while Disneyland Paris Entertainment Producer Ben Spalding added, “We are thrilled and proud to have set this Guinness World Records title.”

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While the massive, record-setting presentation was a one-off for the holiday, Disneyland Paris does stage the Electric Sky Parade spectacular nightly. The show, introduced in January of 2024, “features more than 500 drones, synchronized with lasers, video projections, lights, and fountains, all set against the iconic backdrop of Sleeping Beauty Castle” according to Disneyland Paris.

Furthermore, the show is “enhanced by illuminated floats that symbolize the beloved icons of the Main Street Electrical Parade like Mickey Mouse and his friends’ train, Elliott the adorable dragon from Disney Animation’s Pete’s Dragon, and Cinderella’s enchanting carriage, all portrayed in the night sky. The parade is set to unforgettable, electro-synthetic music, specially remixed for this extraordinary night, reinforcing the atmosphere of this magical nighttime celebration.”

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Disneyland Paris has set a WORLD RECORD for a drone show, further establishing the technology as a major part of Disney’s entertainment future. Stay tuned to AllEars for more coverage of Disney’s drone efforts.