Disneyland’s Wondrous Journeys nighttime spectacular sends guests on an epic adventure through 100 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Disney is known for their entertainment. They can put on a show that will stun and amaze, and that is exactly what the new nighttime spectacular show, Wondrous Journeys, does. This year marks 100 years of Disney, and 100 years of Disney Animation, and that is what this show is all about.
It mixes fireworks and castle projections, the new Disney standard, to send guests on an epic journey through it all. Have tissues handy because when you see your favorite characters, and what Disney has created here, you won’t be able to hold back tears.
Disneyland’s Wondrous Journeys Nighttime Spectacular Review
Wondrous Journeys propels guests through an incredible and epic journey through years of animation over just 13 minutes. The biggest issue with this show is that it is just not long enough. Guests will gather in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle and feel all the feels.
But just as quickly as it starts, it ends. Pooh Bear even makes an appearance at the end of the show, asking for it to please go on just a little bit longer. We can all relate Pooh!
That being said, the show itself is absolutely phenomenal. While at times it is reminiscent to shows of the past, Disney is unafraid to completely step it up into new territory and bring us things that we have only dreamed of seeing. We don’t want to spoil it for anyone who wants to go in blind, but if you are a Baymax fan, prepare to have your world rocked!
Not only are we given some truly touching moments that play out over the castle via projection technology and an incredible fireworks display — keep your eyes on the sky because there are jaw-dropping surprises that will have you cheering (and possibly shedding some tears).
Wondrous Journeys is a celebration of all things Disney. It showcases the best of the best, while also delivering on a powerful message of what the talented Disney artists have given us these last 100 years. It is magical, wondrous, and truly spectacular.
This show is sure to become a favorite of Disney fans as they watch it over and over and over.
Wondrous Journeys Nighttime Spectacular Full Show
Below is a video of the very first performance of Disneyland’s Wondrous Journeys Nighttime Spectacular. It was streamed live and does not do the actual show any justice.
We highly recommend heading to Disneyland to see it in person for yourself, as it truly is a wonderful show and a must see experience.
About Wondrous Journeys
Gaze in wonder as Sleeping Beauty Castle and Main Street, U.S.A. become a marvelous canvas for 100 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios storytelling. Thrill as talented artists transform empty pages brimming with possibility into beloved Disney characters and vivid animated worlds awash with magic.
All of this and more is brought to life by soaring music, stunning state-of-the-art projection technology — and on select nights, sensational pyrotechnics!
For over 100 years, Walt Disney Animation Studios has unlocked a special kind of wonder in our lives. These films have inspired us to dream bigger, unleash our spirit of adventure, discover the power within—and realize that it’s kind of fun to do the impossible.
Wondrous Journeys is an enchanting celebration of the wishers, dreamers and artists at Walt Disney Animation Studios who have shared their imagination and talents with the world.
Go on an epic adventure through 100 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios in this thrilling nighttime spectacular.
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