The show combined pyrotechnics, lights, and drone choreography and the spectators witnessed a 12-minute night time show
Disneyland Paris, largest theme park in Europe, has made history by setting a new Guinness World Records title for orchestrating ‘the Largest aerial display of a fictional character formed by multirotors or drones’.
In a press statement, Disneyland says that during the Bastille Day celebrations on the evening of July 14, nearly 1,571 drones were illuminating the night sky, creating a breathtaking giant tricolour Mickey Mouse head over Sleeping Beauty Castle.
The statement adds that this showcase of storytelling and innovation was made possible thanks to the Disneyland Paris Entertainment teams, in collaboration with its official technology provider, Dronisos, Europe’s leading drone show technology provider.
The statement adds that the Disneyland Paris 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.
The statement adds that the show combined pyrotechnics, lights, and drone choreography and the spectators witnessed a 12-minute night time show that took them through five creative scenes representing the most beautiful Disney classic stories inspired by France.
This includes 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.
Ben Spalding(L), Matthieu Robin(R)
“We are thrilled and proud to have set this Guinness World Records title,” says Ben Spalding, Entertainment Producer at Disneyland Paris.
“It is 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,” says Matthieu Robin, Entertainment Creative Lead at Disneyland Paris.
While the Bastille Day fireworks, which combined drones and fireworks, were a one-night-only event, Disneyland Paris continues to enchant guests with the Disney Electrical Sky Parade.
Introduced in January 2024, the night-time parade features more than 500 drones, synchronised with lasers, video projections, lights, and fountains, all set against the backdrop of Sleeping Beauty Castle.
The statement adds that this show was enhanced by illuminated floats that symbolise 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 organisers say that the parade is set to electro-synthetic music, specially remixed for this extraordinary night, reinforcing the atmosphere of this magical nighttime celebration. This summer and fall, Disneyland Paris says it will host visitors of all ages to see the dazzling nightly performances of the Disney Electrical Sky Parade.
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