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Dronisos partners with Disneyland Paris for record-breaking Mickey Mouse drone display

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Dronisos BASTILLE DAY MICKEY HEAD

Dronisos,Ā a leading drone light show specialist,Ā in its role as Official Technology Provider for Disneyland Paris, has achieved a Guinness World Record title for the ā€œLargest aerial display of a fictional character formed by multirotors / dronesā€, with a spectacular tricolour Mickey Mouse head made out of 1571 drones.

Disneyland Paris and Dronisos collaborated to create this spectacular show for the Bastille Day fireworks on July 14. It lit up the night sky over Sleeping Beauty Castle,Ā giving guests a memorableĀ experience.

Disneyland Paris BASTILLE DAY drones

The event, which combined state-of-the-art drone technology with dazzling pyrotechnics and lighting effects, marked a key milestone in the advancement of entertainment. Throughout theĀ show, the crew employed overĀ 1,630 drones, including pyro-drones, to light up the sky, creating a new standard for nighttime spectaculars.

Innovation in drone spectaculars

Bordeaux-based Dronisos worked closely with the Disneyland Paris Entertainment teams, lending its drone technology expertise to theĀ show. Months of painstaking preparation and tireless work resulted inĀ a show that enthralled spectators and demonstrated Dronisos’ and Disneyland Paris’ dedication to providing unforgettable moments.

Disneyland Paris BASTILLE DAY drone show French Flag

Disney Electrical Sky Parade, which debuted in January 2024,Ā is another example of this innovative spirit. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Sleeping Beauty Castle, this multi-sensory celebration amazes guests with over 500 synchronised drones, including pyro-drones. OtherĀ night-time productions that Dronisos has contributed to in the park includeĀ Disney D-Light,Ā Avengers: Power the Night, and the record-breakingĀ Bastille Day celebrationĀ on 14Ā July 2023.

Last year, Dronisos announced that it had established itsĀ first North American office. It has chosen a location in Orlando to leverage the city’s strategic location and proximity to major theme parks. Founded in Bordeaux, France, in 2016, it has rapidly established a reputation in the world of drone light shows. The firm is known for organising the largest drone display in Europe at Disneyland Paris, which included an astonishing fleet of 1,500 drones. It has also lit up iconic sites like Mont-Saint-Michel in France and the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

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Charlotte Coates is blooloop's editor. She is from Brighton, UK and previously worked as a librarian. She has a strong interest in arts, culture and information and graduated from the University of Sussex with a degree in English Literature. Charlotte can usually be found either with her head in a book or planning her next travel adventure.

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