Paint The Night Parade Comes Back Next Year For DL’s 70th Anniversary

[Touchdown]

The large gaps are to facilitate guest crossings at key points (halfway down Main Street, top of the hub, Matterhorn way, by iasw)

 

[coffeefan]

I don't mind the musical changes. I look at it as PtN Happy edition. If the parade sticks around after the 70th (at DCA probably) I expect musical changes again. It's still one of the best parades. The gaps are long though.

 

[brb1006]

The large gaps are to facilitate guest crossings at key points (halfway down Main Street, top of the hub, Matterhorn way, by iasw)

We're aware, but for some reason the gaps are more notable for PTN compared to MSEP (mainly the original incarnations) and other Disneyland parades. The gaps was also present in the original Hong Kong version.

 

[Dayoldbread16]

I'm pretty sure that the Avengers show's closure was likely influenced by construction directly behind the Avengers HQ and it's about ease of access off the building. If, once the 2 Avengers attractions are open, the show doesn't return, then its an entertainment cut.

Speaking of the avengers e ticket ride, I really hope they show off more about it soon at that upcoming wdw event. Especially an estimated opening date would be nice. Because we have already been waiting for it since 2019, I don’t want to have to wait 5 more years for it . Avengers campus badly needs a new ride

 

[CaptinEO]

They did try the same interactive stuff with the "Glow with the Show" merch, I have a pair of those ears and remember them working with PtN back during the 60th (and WoC). They even had their own version of the brush, it was a wand held by a Sorcerer Mickey hand. It would do the same thing as the brush. I can't remember if it had any effect in changing the lighting effects, but they did all interact with each other. I remember kids having the wand and would change the colors of the ears around them, it was fun to watch. I wish they would bring them back.

This! I'm surprised none of the interactive stuff is back for the 70th.

What would be really interesting to see is if the 60th interactive merch still works with the parade today.

Can anyone test this?

 

[dlr74]

This! I'm surprised none of the interactive stuff is back for the 70th.

What would be really interesting to see is if the 60th interactive merch still works with the parade today.

Can anyone test this?

According to a few Instagram reels I've seen, the glow with the show merch reportedly still works!

The newer MagicBand+ effects that interact with the nighttime entertainment actually seem to use the same technology as glow with the show

 

[Dayoldbread16]

According to a few Instagram reels I've seen, the glow with the show merch reportedly still works!

The newer MagicBand+ effects that interact with the nighttime entertainment actually seem to use the same technology as glow with the show

How come they have a show stop sequence for it at the overseas Disney park, but here at Disneyland they never enabled it? It was before magic bands were here at Disneyland, and they were selling interactive merch for the parade. The overseas one had a show stop where you’d actually get to “paint the night” and change the colors of the lights with your glowing paintbrush.

I was wondering if it was just never enabled here or they cancelled it last minute

 

[Disneyprince22]

How come they have a show stop sequence for it at the overseas Disney park, but here at Disneyland they never enabled it? It was before magic bands were here at Disneyland, and they were selling interactive merch for the parade. The overseas one had a show stop where you’d actually get to “paint the night” and change the colors of the lights with your glowing paintbrush.

I was wondering if it was just never enabled here or they cancelled it last minute

Timing was a large factor. Usually, you’ll need to do multiple show stops to ensure the majority of guest can witness what’s occurring. I think disneyland usually aimed for 3. Doing that would add time to the overall parade time, which leads directly into fireworks.

 

[CaptinEO]

According to a few Instagram reels I've seen, the glow with the show merch reportedly still works!

The newer MagicBand+ effects that interact with the nighttime entertainment actually seem to use the same technology as glow with the show

That's great to hear, curious if this was intentional or just already built in to the floats.

 

[Disney Irish]

That's great to hear, curious if this was intentional or just already built in to the floats.

I would assume its a combination of both. I know that specifically for the MB+ one of the features they market is the interactive abilities. As they haven't marketed the "Glow with the Show" merch in a long time, that is just a byproduct of the floats and the RFID technology (I believe that is what is being used) built into both and still in use.

 

[dlr74]

The brand new night parade at Magic Kingdom will also have this technology built in and they seem to be selling interactive bubble wands but they are not branded as "glow with the show" anymore

 

[wdrive]

‘Glow with the show’ is such better branding than whatever they’re calling it now. ‘Magic band interactivity’ or something

 

[mickEblu]

‘Glow with the show’ is such better branding than whatever they’re calling it now. ‘Magic band interactivity’ or something

The same OPs people who named Performance Corridor at DCA are at it again!

 

[Squishy]

Looks like they added more dancers to the Elsa float. Did they rehire the court dancers and put them here?

 

[iMax]

So I noticed tonight the swan dancers in front of Belle’s float had the heart on their chests again, but they were not lit up with the rest of the costume. Could’ve been a lighting issue tonight but maybe its been added back?

 

[gerarar]

Saw this reel which has a rare Disney parade fail.

Interesting the performer walks off instead of keep going. Maybe they were shocked?
Although the other CMs and managers want the performer to pick up the light to continue since it's right at the end already.

 

[PiratesMansion]

Saw this reel which has a rare Disney parade fail.

Interesting the performer walks off instead of keep going. Maybe they were shocked?
Although the other CMs and managers want the performer to pick up the light to continue since it's right at the end already.

I get the vibe that the CM was a bit shellshocked and wasn't really able in that moment to just continue with the show.

Not what he should have done, but I don't think his headspace was letting him go anywhere else in that moment.

 

[SuddenStorm]

Saw this reel which has a rare Disney parade fail.

Interesting the performer walks off instead of keep going. Maybe they were shocked?
Although the other CMs and managers want the performer to pick up the light to continue since it's right at the end already.

"The show must go on" Seems to be a concept lost on this new generation of entertainers.

 

[PiratesMansion]

"The show must go on" Seems to be a concept lost on this new generation of entertainers.

It's literally one person.

The entire parade did not spontaneously walk off into the darkness.

 

[SuddenStorm]

It's literally one person.

The entire parade did not spontaneously walk off into the darkness.

No, but being able to perform through mistakes is an essential part of performing arts. There wasn't any safety reason not too, and their management looked to be actively encouraging them to continue.