How To See The New 'Disney Dreams That Soar' Drone Show at Walt Disney World

May 24, 2024 in "Disney Dreams that Soar"

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Posted: Friday May 24, 2024 5:40pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Dreams That Soar is an all-new nighttime spectacular at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World, offering a 9-minute drone show twice daily at 9 pm and 10:45 pm.

Disney Dreams that Soar Show

This show can be viewed from various locations around Disney Springs, but for the best experience, head to the West Side promenade between Cirque du Soleil and the Aerophile Balloon. Accessing the optimal viewing spots is available with two main entrances: the primary one located between Cirque du Soleil and House of Blues, opening around 7:45 pm, and a secondary entrance near Starbucks and the Aerophile Balloon. For guests requiring wheelchair access, dedicated viewing is available at Food Truck Park.

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Disney Dreams That Soar Showtimes

Showtimes for the 9-minute show are 9 pm and 10:45 pm daily at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World.

Disney Dreams that Soar Show

Viewing Locations

Although Disney Dreams That Soar can be seen from throughout Disney Springs, the optimal viewing area is on the West Side promenade between Cirque du Soleil and Aerophile Balloon.

Disney Dreams That Soar Viewing Area on West Side

Note that the promenade is closed during the day to guests, and half of the walkway will remain as a clear walkway during the show.

Guests waiting for the 9 pm Disney Dreams That Soar show May 24

How To Queue For Disney Dreams That Soar

There are two main entrances to the viewing area for Disney Dreams That Soar. The primary entrance is between Cirque du Soleil and House of Blues.

Disney Dreams That Soar entrance near Cirque du Soleil

According to Cast Members, the entrance near Cirque du Soleil is expected to open around 7:45 pm, ahead of the first show at 9 pm.

Disney Dreams That Soar entrance near Cirque du Soleil

A secondary entrance is located at the other end of the West Side promenade between Starbucks and The Aerophile Balloon.

Disney Dreams That Soar secondary entrance near Starbucks

Note that the viewing area is cleared of all guests following the first show, and guests must renter to see the second show.

Wheelchair Viewing for Disney Dreams That Soar

Dedicated wheelchair viewing is available in Food Truck Park.

Disney Dreams That Soar wheelchair entrance in Food Truck Park

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DisneyFanatic12Sep 03, 2024

Yup! Most don’t seem to be daily, but there’s many examples of drone shows at zoos!

Starship824Sep 03, 2024

In theory it sounds great however apparently the drones might still be too loud for the Animals. I'm not sure though. Have any other zoos or theme parks with Animal exhibits done drone shows?

TouchdownSep 03, 2024

That’s why it goes to AK, have a barge near the BBQ, put your flamethrowers and Roman candles interdispersed with fountains (because that’s all you can do at AK) closer to the stadium. Boom great show.

Starship824Sep 03, 2024

Because there's no place to launch the drones without them going over guests unlike unless you put them on a barge, but then how do you balance that with the pyro, do you have to cover the drones? Honestly I don't know.

Chef idea Mickey`=Sep 03, 2024

That's where I mean, the Skyliner runs with a view of the back of the Italy, America, Japan. I don't really know why it is safe on the Disney Spring's lagoon but not on World Showcase lagoon.

Starship824Sep 03, 2024

It wouldn't have to be near that you could do it on the other side near AA like where they did the big finally for 4th of July this year.

Chef idea Mickey`=Sep 03, 2024

Imagine how close view that be from the Skyliner. I'm not sure if they can with employee space behind and whether or not the skyliner is far enough that it can.

Chef idea Mickey`=Sep 03, 2024

I think if Disney Spring's needs something special even for five or ten minutes at a times is a giant Mickey head and Minnie. This drone show had a theme but anyone missed Mickey or a Minnie to represent the true magic of Disney Spring's? Orange Bird and Baymax were fine.

Chef idea Mickey`=Sep 03, 2024

And to get it debut it in Florida however only they can before Universal debuts their nighttime show!

StreetwaySep 03, 2024

One of the big surprises of this show for me was the fact that they played the Anita Bryant Orange Bird Song before the show started.

Chef idea Mickey`=Sep 03, 2024

If I vaguely remember it may been something people stopped and glanced at it in awe. There wasn't even a setup like everyone get into place unless you planned it out yourself.

Starship824Sep 03, 2024

Well, now that we know they are successful and very popular at wdw what are th future of them? I know everyone's first thought has been animal Kingdom but I think you said there were a lot of logistical reason they can't do that. I saw someone once bring up the idea that they could do drones behind the pavilions at Epcot.

wdwmagicSep 03, 2024

It was viewed as a way to bring in drones to WDW, at a venue that did not require any overflight of guest areas, could be setup fairly quickly and easily, and would possibly provide a boost to sales at Springs.

EeyoreFan#24Sep 03, 2024

There were a ton and I mean a ton of Disney CMs staffing it last night. I thought maybe because it was the last night, but if they are doing that prep every night I could see where it’s not sustainable. Also I’m sure it’s a lot of money spent that mostly (hopefully) draws crowds to fill non Disney pockets at the springs.