On Friday, the Disneyland Resort kicked off the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. This milestone celebration is full of magic, entertainment, merchandise, food, and more! As part of the celebration, Wondrous Journeys returned to light up the skies at night over Disneyland. This, coupled with the return of Paint the Night parade and Fantasmic!, makes for a magical evening at Disneyland.
Wondrous Journeys was previewed during the week, but the first night of any special celebration is always magical. Guests crammed into viewing areas after the first Paint the Night parade for the chance to see the fireworks and projections throughout the parks. The moment they began was magical as guests of all ages looked to the skies. Below is video of Wondrous Journeys from the media preview earlier in the week.
Wondrous Journeys
Wondrous Journeys debuted at Disneyland as a part of the hundredth anniversary celebration of The Walt Disney Company. Its theme song was revealed the previous year at the D23 Expo during the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products (now just known as Experiences) panel. When the nighttime spectacular arrived at Disneyland, Jordan Peterson, Show Director for Disney Live Entertainment, described the show saying, “‘Wondrous Journeys’ honors the legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios through a story that mirrors the journey of an artist: starting out with big dreams, buckling down to do some really hard work and finally seeing something that you dreamt about for so long come true. Along the way, all Walt Disney Animation Studios films to date come to life through brand new projections, special effects and an amazing score.”
Roger Gould, Creative Director for Walt Disney Animation Studios said about the show, “To curate the moments brought to life in ‘Wondrous Journeys,’ we gathered a trust of Disney Animation artists and directors to discuss their favorite memories and which stories made them fall in love with animation. We also partnered closely with Disney Live Entertainment from the very beginning to develop a story that reflected on an extraordinary century of artistry.”
“What sets Disney Animation apart is the ability to bring so many iconic songs together and experience the sum of all those feelings, while still celebrating them individually. When guests hear the musical score for ‘Wondrous Journeys,’ we hope they will feel as if they’re experiencing these stories for the first time again,” said Christopher Lennertz, Composer, Music Director and Arranger.
Wondrous Journeys is just one of the nighttime spectaculars being offered at the Disneyland Resort during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. There is also the new World of Color Happiness! at Disney California Adventure. This includes a new pre-show with The Muppets, who attempt to give a safety spiel. There are also other magical moments to be found in the evenings at the parks, including the Tapestry of Happiness and Celebrate Happy – A Little Bit of Magic. Daps Magic’s full coverage, including videos, can be found at DapsMagic.com/Disneyland70!
What do you think about the return of Wondrous Journeys? What is your favorite part of this show? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
