In 2019, the world watched in horror as flames poured out of Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral. At the time, the future of this iconic building looked bleak. At the time, French President Emmanuel Macron vowed that the building would be rebuilt in five years. This seemed like a very ambitious goal. However, five years later, the doors of this cathedral are set to reopen on December 7, 2024.
To celebrate the reopening of Notre Dame de Paris, Disneyland Paris is now offering a beautiful new nighttime spectacular. This special presentation will continue through December 14, 2024. The show is a tribute to this iconic monument of French culture and heritage. This show is being presented ahead of Disneyland Illuminations.
Disney Loves Notre Dame de Paris includes a reimagined score performed by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios. The drones that light up the sky are in collaboration with Dronisos, Disneyland Paris’s Official Technology Provider. Throughout the show, guests are transported into the world of Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, where beloved characters like Quasimodo and Esmeralda come to life, guided by the mischievous Clopin. All of this storytelling is brought to life with the aforementioned drones, fireworks, and projections on Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Disney Loves Notre Dame de Paris
This show replaces the Disney Electrical Sky Parade during its special run. As with all shows at Disneyland Paris, the presentation is subject to weather and technical conditions being correct. It could be canceled if conditions aren’t ideal.
Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral
With the reopening of Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, it is expected that once again tourists will return to this iconic Parisian location. It is estimated that up to 15 million visitors a year after its reopening. There is still work to be done on the cathedral and it will continue until it all is completed.
The reopening ceremony of Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral will begin with a speech from French President Emmanuel Macron. This will be followed by Paris’ Archbishop Laurent Ulrich using his crosier to knock on the cathedral’s heavy doors. In response, a psalm will be sung three times and then the doors will be opened. The archbishop will then bless the organ inside of the cathedral before it begins playing. This will lead to a service within the revered cathedral.
What do you think of this nighttime spectacular celebrating the reopening of this iconic cathedral? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
