On June 12, Disneyland unveiled it’s newest fireworks extravaganza, Magical. I was lucky enough to preview the fireworks at the summer media event on June 11. The show and its accompanying music are beautiful. Eden Espinosa, broadway star (she played Elphaba in the L.A. presentation of the show Wicked for those of you in So Cal) and former Disneyland Cast Member has recorded a wonderful medley of Disney classics that will melt your heart. The show is amazingly choreographed and features fireworks exclusive to the Disneyland Resort. Perhaps most breath-taking is when Dumbo takes to the sky flapping his ears and waving with his trunk. It was an amazing sight to behold. That moment in the fireworks show is what Disney magic is all about. I got a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. Heck, I’ve got both of those just writing this and looking at the picture to the left.
This Tuesday’s terrific tip comes to Babes in Disneyland readers from John Addis, senior show director at the Disneyland Resort. In the video below, you will not only get a FANTASTIC tip about an often overlooked place to watch the Disneyland fireworks, but you will also hear from Eden Espinoza and her feelings about being part of Disneyland history and singing the song for the fireworks presentation.
Magical fireworks can be seen nightly through September 7. It is composed of five sequences, each celebrating a different magical experience. It begins with “The Magic of Childhood,” represented by the appearance of Tinker Bell waving her wand to launch the fireworks. Next, Geppetto is heard wishing that Pinocchio could become a real boy; sparkles in the sky announce that the Blue Fairy is near to demonstrate “The Magic of a Wish.” The voice of Mary Poppins teaches “The Magic of Imagination.” Then “The Magic of a Mother’s Love” inspires little Dumbo to fly. Music from the tales of Disney princesses leads into “The Magic of Love’s First Kiss.” And
the show concludes with a truly spectacular finale: “It’s Magical.”
Don’t forget that I will be reporting on my coverage of the Disneyland Summer Nightastic Media Event all week here on my blog. Don’t forget to check out yesterday’s video and information on Disneyland’s summer discounts.
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