Update: Disney D-Light is no longer running. It was a limited-time drone show performed during the Disneyland Paris 30th anniversary celebrations, alongside Disney Illuminations. We've kept our full review below for anyone curious about what it was like, or looking back at how Disney marked the milestone.
During the Disneyland Paris 30th anniversary celebrations, Disney introduced a new show called Disney D-Light to go alongside its nighttime spectacular, Disney Illuminations. The show used 200 drones to light up the sky behind the castle. A pre-show happened before Disney Illuminations with projections on the castle, finishing with the drones sparkling in from nowhere and appearing above the castle.
It was a packed evening on the first night. There were many, many guests waiting to see this new show. When the projections ended and the drones came alive, I'd never seen a crowd brought to silence quite like this. I quickly looked around and everyone just stood with their eyes wide open, staring up above the castle at the big "30" formed in the sky. It was truly one of the most memorable experiences at any Disney park, ever. After a couple of minutes the lights dipped and Disney Illuminations took over. Once that finished, the drones came back out.
This time it was coupled with the song "Un Monde Qui S'illumine" and the cheers and dancing began. During this part the drones moved around more, forming a Mickey head, spinning around, and more.
While drones are nothing new, I always applaud when Disney takes technology and uses it to add a bit more magic in the parks. This was something I'd never witnessed in a Disney Park before, and it added a lot to the overall nighttime spectacular offering as a whole. Once you had the "Un Monde Qui S'illumine" song stuck in your head, you had an even better time when the drones came out during that part of the show. Disney gave us one more thing to look up into the sky above the castle and stare at in awe.
Our Verdict On Disney D-Light
This gets a full 5 out of 5 from me. It was a fantastic addition to the nighttime line-up during the 30th anniversary and easily one of the most memorable moments we've seen in a Disney park. While drone technology has improved and we've seen more incredible shows, nothing will beat seeing the giant "30" be written in the sky for the first time. It would be brilliant to see something similar make its way to Walt Disney World too.
You can still watch clips of the show on Instagram: the drone entrance and the drone movements during the finale.
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Is Disney D-Light still running at Disneyland Paris?
No, the show is no longer active. It was a limited-time drone show performed during the Disneyland Paris 30th anniversary celebrations.
How many drones were used in Disney D-Light?
The show used 200 drones to light up the sky behind Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Did Disney D-Light replace Disney Illuminations?
No, Disney D-Light ran as a pre-show alongside Disney Illuminations, with the drones appearing both before and after the main nighttime spectacular.
What song played during Disney D-Light?
The drone segment was set to "Un Monde Qui S'illumine", the same song used in the Dream and Shine Brighter daytime show during the 30th anniversary.
Was Disney D-Light worth watching?
Yes, we rated it 5 out of 5 and considered it a standout addition to the nighttime entertainment during the 30th anniversary celebrations.
Is there a current drone show at Disneyland Paris?
Disney regularly updates its nighttime entertainment at Disneyland Paris, so it's worth checking our Disneyland Paris offers guide or the official Disneyland Paris entertainment schedule for what's currently running.
