News Wondrous Journeys firework show coming to Disneyland

[Consumer]

I watched a video of Magical last night because I forgot bits and pieces of the show. Now that we have projections, the show comes off as very basic at times, but it’s still amazing. I miss it.

With that being said, I think Wondrous Journeys is the best Disneyland firework show since RDCT. Still waiting to see it in person for final judgement, but that’s where my opinion is heading.

Magical is a perfect template for firework shows, in my books. Its entire soundtrack is derived from classic Disney pictures, the music is mostly instrumental, the transitions between segments is smooth, the theme is good, the lack of projections keeps the show from being too busy, and of course the Dumbo segment is absolutely flawless. It's a wonderful show. Simple, sure, but still wonderful.

I can understand why some people may really like Wondrous Journeys, but it unfortunately does not appeal to my sensibilities at all.

Side note, but after watching a recording of Magical, I was reminded how much I prefer the pre-60th color scheme for the castle. The royal blue tiling has grown on me, but I do miss the old aesthetic for Sleeping Beauty Castle.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Magical is a perfect template for firework shows, in my books. Its entire soundtrack is derived from classic Disney pictures, the music is mostly instrumental, the transitions between segments is smooth, the theme is good, the lack of projections keeps the show from being too busy, and of course the Dumbo segment is absolutely flawless. It's a wonderful show. Simple, sure, but still wonderful.

I can understand why some people may really like Wondrous Journeys, but it unfortunately does not appeal to my sensibilities at all.

Side note, but after watching a recording of Magical, I was reminded how much I prefer the pre-60th color scheme for the castle. The royal blue tiling has grown on me, but I do miss the old aesthetic for Sleeping Beauty Castle.

I agree. Magical, as a basis, is pretty perfect. I’d say for a general firework show, it uses the right formula. Maybe the anniversary firework shows should be separated from the general ones.

What impresses me about WJ is that they were able to pull off referencing literally ever WDAS film without it coming off as a clip show. Additionally, the song doesn’t sound like a typical firework show song, which is welcoming.

Agreed about the castle

 

[Disney Analyst]

Magical will always be special to me simply for Eden Espinosa.

Now we have Shoshana Bean in a firework show. Next we need Stephanie J Block (who was a Disneyland Cast Member at one point).

 

[Californian Elitist]

Eden Espinosa killed it for Magical. I will say that her vocal performance is the best in any show.

 

[TsWade2]

I still can't find a clip or image of Disney's upcoming Wish! Was that a false promise or am I not looking clearly?

 

[MisterPenguin]

I still can't find a clip or image of Disney's upcoming Wish! Was that a false promise or am I not looking clearly?

 

[TsWade2]

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I'm sorry, what I meant to say is did they really show a clip of Wish on Wondrous Journeys?

 

[MisterPenguin]

I'm sorry, what I meant to say is did they really show a clip of Wish on Wondrous Journeys?

Sorry, I thought you were really bad at Internetting!

 

[Disney Analyst]

I still can't find a clip or image of Disney's upcoming Wish! Was that a false promise or am I not looking clearly?

You’re telling me I need to scrub through it again to find a Wish moment?! Y’all demand so much.


BRB.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Okay I got nothing.

But maybe it's a really... obscure reference we wouldn't understand until the movie comes out?

 

[FigmentJedi]

Opening with Dinosaur alone makes this show outclass Happily Ever After.

 

[Californian Elitist]

 

[Californian Elitist]

Interesting take… Thoughts?

 

[Disney Analyst]

Interesting take… Thoughts?

I mean, I understand the choice with the vibe of the show, and focusing on the protagonists and their struggles, versus the outside forces that work against them.

At the same time, Disneyland firework shows don’t normally get a villain segment… so that would have been fun (in the vein of Wishes or Happily Ever After).

So I’m unsure if it’s refreshing for Disneyland really?

 

[Practical Pig]

Interesting take… Thoughts?

I think it's astute. I haven't commented on this show until now (absolutely love it!) and I think this take goes straight to the heart of the production.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I mean, I understand the choice with the vibe of the show, and focusing on the protagonists and their struggles, versus the outside forces that work against them.

At the same time, Disneyland firework shows don’t normally get a villain segment… so that would have been fun (in the vein of Wishes or Happily Ever After).

So I’m unsure if it’s refreshing for Disneyland really?

Great point, I can’t think of a general Disneyland firework show that has a villains segment. Maybe the Twitter user is used to WDW?

I think it's astute. I haven't commented on this show until now (absolutely love it!) and I think this take goes straight to the heart of the production.

I agree! And this understanding of the show does align with what Disney and Jordan Peterson say about the show:

 

[Twilight_Roxas]

I still tried to find Wish so most likely it’s in Main Street.

 

[montydysquith-navarro]

I think a villains section could've been added to WoC: One. After all, villains also want to make ripples of change... just in a sinister and twisted way.

 

[PiratesMansion]

There's a villains segment during Happily Ever After and (I'm fairly certain there was one during) Wishes. Disney Dreams in Paris had a villain segment that actually reused some of the DL Fantasmic audio.

It actually works pretty well in all those shows I think, but it's certainly not a prerequisite.

I do miss great Disney villains in the films though!

 

[waltography]

Not source audio quality, but here's a fairly clear audio recording of the soundtrack that's been cleaned up a bit.