Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular
Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration | ||
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Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular | ||
Replaced by | Disney Movie Magic and Wonderful World of Animation | |
Coordinates | 48°52′00″N 2°46′37″E / 48.8666589°N 2.7768075°E | |
Status | Removed | |
Opening date | January 14, 2017 | |
Closing date | March 16, 2020 | |
Replaced by | Avengers: Power The Night Avengers Campus | |
Ride statistics | ||
Attraction type | Fireworks spectacular and multimedia show | |
Designer | Walt Disney Creative Entertainment | |
Theme | Star Wars | |
Music | John Williams[1] | |
Duration | 13:55 | |
Narrator | Tom Kane[citation needed] | |
Wheelchair accessible |
Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular (also known as Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration) was a nighttime show at
A second incarnation of the show debuted at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris on January 14, 2017, where the imagery is projected onto The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror on Production Courtyard.[5] It was shown seasonally during the "Season of the Force".
Symphony in the Stars
A similar pyrotechnic show, Symphony in the Stars, held its original debut during the "
Soundtrack
- 20th Century Foxfanfare†
- "Main Theme/Rebel Blockade Runner" (from A New Hope)
- "The Imperial March" (from The Empire Strikes Back)
- "Binary Sunset" (from A New Hope)
- "Rey's Theme" (from The Force Awakens)‡
- "Yoda's Theme" (from The Empire Strikes Back)
- "Duel of the Fates" (from The Phantom Menace)
- "Battle of the Heroes" (from Revenge of the Sith)†
- "Clash of the Lightsabers" (from The Empire Strikes Back)†
- "Emperor's Theme" (from Return of the Jedi)†
- "TIE Fighter Attack/Battle of Yavin" (from A New Hope)†
- "The Asteroid Field" (from The Empire Strikes Back)‡
- "March of the Resistance" (from The Force Awakens)‡
- "The Throne Room" (from A New Hope) and "Finale" (from The Empire Strikes Back)
- "Victory Celebration (from Return of the Jedi; played as exit music)†
† – Was cut in 2011. ‡ – Added in 2015.[citation needed]
A Galactic Spectacular
The new generation of the show is the largest fireworks display in the park's history.[9] The projection mapping technology—akin to that of Disneyland Forever, Once Upon a Time, Disney Dreams!, and Celebrate the Magic—projects images of scenes, characters, and locations from the Star Wars films.[3]
A Galactic Spectacular features multiple special effects including
The show's producers collaborated with composer John Williams and his music editor, Ramiro Belgardt, on adapting Williams' scores from the films into the show's soundtrack.[10] Industrial Light & Magic created custom CGI sequences for the show.[13]
Show summary
A Galactic Spectacular begins with a brief narrated prologue of the 1977 premiere of
Soundtrack
- "Main Theme/Rebel Blockade Runner" (from A New Hope)
- "March On The Jedi Temple" (from Revenge of the Sith)
- "Attacking A star Destroyer" (from The Empire Strikes Back)
- "Anakin's Betrayal" (from Revenge of the Sith)
- "Anakin's Dark Deed's" (from Revenge of the Sith)
- "Rey's Theme" (from The Force Awakens)
- "Binary Sunset" (from A New Hope)
- "The Adventures of Han" (from Solo: A Star Wars Story)
- "The Asteroid Field" (from The Empire Strikes Back)
- "Cantina Band" (from A New Hope)
- "Yoda's Theme" (from The Empire Strikes Back)
- "Yoda And The Force" (from The Empire Strikes Back)
- "The Rebel Fleet/End Title" (from The Empire Strikes Back)
- "Anakin Vs. Obi-Wan" (from Revenge of the Sith)
- "The Imperial March" (from The Empire Strikes Back)
- "The Abduction" (from The Force Awakens)
- "Kylo Ren Arrives At The Battle" (from The Force Awakens)
- "March of the Resistance" (from The Force Awakens)
- "The Throne Room/End Title" (from A New Hope)
- "Finale" (from The Empire Strikes Back)
Gallery
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AnAT-ATbattle sequence showcasing the conjunction between projection mapping and pyrotechnics
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One of the hub's facade towers that doubly conceals the 7.1 surround sound audio speakers and acts as a projection surface during the show
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Two flamethrowers periodically create 150-foot tall jets of fire.
References
- ^ Bevil, Dewayne (December 4, 2016). "Disney's Hollywood Studios and Walt Disney Studios Park: More Star Wars, fireworks on way". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
- ^ a b Fickley-Baker, Jennifer. "New 'Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular' Fireworks Set To Make History at Disney's Hollywood Studios Starting June 17". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ a b Sage, Alyssa (February 19, 2016). "'Star Wars' Stage, Fireworks Shows to Debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios". Variety. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
- ^ Mauney, Matt (February 19, 2016). "Star Wars stage show, revamped fireworks coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
- ^ "Awesome new Disneyland Paris Season of the Force key visual features Chewbacca and R2D2".
- ^ Bevil, Dewayne (January 15, 2016). "Disney World ups fireworks power with Star Wars show". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
- ^ "May the 4th Be with You!". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ Buchanan, Gary. "The Rebel Alliance Adds Another Weekend to Star Wars Weekends 2014 in Response to a Decree Issued by the Evil Sith, Emperor Palpatine". The Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ^ "Star Wars Takes to the Skies This Summer in New Blockbuster Nighttime Spectacular at Walt Disney World Resort" (Press release). PR Newswire. Lake Buena Vista, Florida. February 19, 2016. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
- ^ a b Goldman, Eric. "Star Wars Additions at Walt Disney World Continue with Multiple Shows". IGN. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- ^ Bevil, Dewayne (June 18, 2016). "First look at Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular at Disney World". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ "Why are Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks off-center?". BlogMickey.com. Blog Mickey. June 18, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Porges, Seth (December 6, 2016). "How Disney Parks Are Slowly Adding More 'Star Wars'". Forbes. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ Tribou, Richard (April 19, 2016). "Details emerge for new Star Wars fireworks show coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- ^ "Update on construction for Star Wars A Galactic Spectacular". WDWMagic.com. May 25, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
- ^ Reif, Alex (June 21, 2016). "Theme Park Review — Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular". LaughingPlace.com. Laughing Place.
- ^ Bevil, Dewayne (June 18, 2016). "First look at Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular at Disney World". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved June 30, 2016.