New Drone Show Takes Flight at Gaylord Palms Resort Just as Disney Soars with Its Own

May 30, 2024 in "Gaylord Palms Resort"

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Sounds of America: A Nighttime Spectacular

Posted: Thursday May 30, 2024 7:48am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Drone shows are all the rage this summer in Orlando as the Gaylord Palms Resort is the latest to launch its nighttime spectacular alongside Disney and Universal.

Sounds of America: A Nighttime Spectacular

Gaylord Palms says, "The night lights up high above our Coquina Lawn with synchronized, brightly colored drones in the all-new 'Sounds of America' show. Hundreds of drones lift off and paint the skies in a luminous tapestry of aerial art. The patriotic performance is a symphony of sight and sound, featuring an original Gaylord Hotels musical soundtrack."

Sounds of America: A Nighttime Spectacular will be performed at 9 pm on May 31, June 7, June 14, June 28, July 3, July 5, July 19, July 26, August 9, August 10, August 30, September 1.

The Gaylord Palms Resort drone show comes just a week after "Disney Dreams That Soar" debuted at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World. Gaylord Palms is located behind Disney's Pop Century Resort and just minutes away from Disney Springs.

Disney Dreams that Soar Show

Running from May 24 to September 2, "Disney Dreams That Soar" brings the Disney Springs Lake to life with larger-than-life images of classic Disney characters drones choreographed with iconic quotes from fan-favorite films such as Disney's "Peter Pan," "Dumbo," "Wall-E," "Big Hero 6," "Star Wars" and more. The show also features scores from favorite Disney soundtracks and an original song composed exclusively for this show.

Disney Dreams that Soar Show

At nearby Universal Orlando, starting June 14, "CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular" will feature 228 fountains that reach heights up to 131 feet, 4K projection mapping, an original composition featuring newly arranged scores, and more than 600 drones.

CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular concept art

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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.