In 2013, a holiday version of World of Color came to the Disneyland Resort. World of Color – Winter Dreams ran from November 15, 2013 through January 6, 2014. For the world premiere of this version of World of Color, the voice of Olaf Josh Gad was on hand to kick the show off the night before it opened to the public. Members of the media and people who had signed up to attend via the Disney Parks Blog were in attendance. Appropriately enough, “Glow with the Show” ears were distributed for the event (they looked great on camera!).
World of Color – Winter Dreams was a beautiful show that opened with a virtual chorus singing a song called Glow. This was written by composer Eric Whitacre. 1,473 singers, representing all 50 American States, submitted recordings to be a part of this chorus. Whitacre shared on his website that most of those who submitted were chosen to be a part of this special choir. The bulk of the show was hosted by Olaf, hence why Josh Gad was on hand for the opening.
The show only appeared in this form for one season. It was split up into several different segments that can be seen here:
| World of Color – Winter Dreams Segments | World of Color – Winter Dreams Songs |
|---|---|
| Preshow: Glow Virtual Honor Choir | Glow |
| Wonder – Season’s Greetings | Wonderful World of Color Carol of the Bells Dreams of Winter Theme |
| Snow – A Winter Wonderland | Sleigh Ride/Winter Theme Let it Snow Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Winter Wonderland Bambi & Thumper Ice Pond Let it Go (Frozen) Blizzard of Snow |
| Glow – Season of Light | Dreams of Winter Theme I’ll Be Home for Christmas Believe Thankful I See the Light (Tangled) Silent Night |
| Enchantment – Toy Story Nutcracker Part I Nutcracker Opening | Growing Tree Fanfare Nutcracker March Miniature Overture |
| Part II Trepak Dance | Trepak Dance |
| Part III Sugarplum/Tea Dance | Sugarplum ‘Panic’ Fairy Tea Dance |
| Part V Waltz of the Flowers | Waltz of the Flowers |
| Spirit – Holiday Sing-Along | In Summer (Frozen) Carol Medley Sing-Along (Jingle Bells, Dreidel Song, Feliz Navidad, Joy to the World) |
| Finale – Merry and Bright Holiday Lights | Winter Dreams Theme Underscore Winter Dreams Theme Reprise Carol of the Bells Interlude Winter Dreams Theme Finale |
| After Glow: Finale (Virtual Honor Choir) |
Here is a look at the world premiere of World of Color – Winter Dreams.
Another highlight from that night was getting to interview Imagineer Jason Badger about how the fountains in World of Color are controlled and brought this beautiful show to life. This included a demonstration of how the fountains work and are controlled. I even got to run them! All in all, it was a fantastic night that was absolutely magical!
Do you remember World of Color – Winter Dreams? Did you participate in the virtual choir? What did you think of this version of World of Color? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
