It’s “curtain up” for the most recent episode of “We Name It Imagineering,” and this time we’re taking you backstage with Disney Reside Leisure. Because the theatrical arm of Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Reside Leisure is the group that creates, produces, and delivers all of the leisure experiences at Disney locations – and past! – the world over. We do the whole lot from parades and character greetings to stage exhibits, particular occasions, and nighttime spectaculars.
I’ve had the privilege of main Disney Reside Leisure for the previous seven years. Day by day, I discover myself surrounded by among the most inventive and provoking leisure professionals within the business, together with writers, administrators, producers, designers, technical consultants, costumers, and so many others.
We’re additionally supplying you with your very first have a look at “Disney Starlight: Dream the Evening Away,” the dazzling new nighttime parade debuting July 20 at Walt Disney World! You will notice among the unbelievable floats lighting up for the primary time because the staff works via programming and rehearsals, and also you’ll meet Whimsy, an authentic character created only for “Disney Starlight.” We are able to’t wait so that you can see the completed parade within the park. It’s a formidable theatrical spectacle!
The whole lot our staff produces – be it giant or small, indoors, outdoor, or at sea – we consider by way of theatre. This concept goes again to Walt Disney, who usually described Disneyland as a present with everybody being onstage. Reside leisure has been a key part of the Disneyland expertise since day one, 70 years in the past. The Disney characters had been right here on opening day, as was the Disneyland Band, and there was a grand parade down Fundamental Road, U.S.A.
Whereas Disney Reside Leisure has grown extra refined through the years, main the leisure business with one innovation after one other, these core components proceed to be a part of our DNA. We enjoyment of entertaining you with the acquainted after which stunning you with new experiences and belongings you possibly didn’t count on.
Disney Reside Leisure launched the primary parade soundtrack to alter because it follows every float down the route, the primary nighttime electrical parade, the primary computer-synchronized fireworks present, the primary (and nonetheless solely) fireworks at sea, the primary every day working drone present, and a lot extra!
Whilst you’re at it, take a look at (or revisit) the opposite episodes within the sequence, highlighting Audio-Animatronics expertise, music manufacturing, and the sensible journey programs Imagineering creates. And for much more peeks behind the scenes, you’ll be able to observe Disney Reside Leisure on Instagram and take a look at Walt Disney Imagineering on Instagram and YouTube.
