LuminAria coming to DCA Nov 9 to January 6
'DISNEY'S LUMINARIA' - A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR PREMIERES AT DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
ANAHEIM, CA, October 2, 2001 - This holiday season at
DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE, Disney's LuminAria - a spectacular celebration of
dazzling lights, low level pyrotechnics and favorite holiday music performed on the waters
of Paradise Pier Lagoon - will debut November 9, 2001 and run through January 6, 2002.
Disney's LuminAria begins as all the lights within DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
dim and a swirling pyrotechnic-flame ignites the surface of Paradise Pier Lagoon. As the
flame rises into the air, the narrator, which is the voice of "LuminAria" is
heard to offer a message of peace for the holidays.
The show then follows with a dazzling display of fireworks appearing to dance to such
musical standards as "White Christmas," "Sleigh Ride," "Valse de
Fleurs," and numerous others. Giant screens on the water will display hundreds of
holiday cards hand crafted by park guests earlier in the day, and a giant 60-foot tree
filled with candles will appear to rise from within the lagoon.
"We wanted to create a truly memorable experience for our first holiday season for
our guests in DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE," says Cynthia Harriss, president of the
DISNEYLAND® Resort. "Disney's LuminAria will not only be a treat for the
eyes, but will offer a warm holiday message of sharing with one another."
A craft location will be set up in the Bay Area district in DISNEY'S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
that will enable guests to create holiday cards with a message or drawing, and then each
night, hundreds of the cards will be featured in the show.
"The holiday season is a time of reflection, joy and generosity and we wanted to
capture those feelings in Disney's LuminAria. That is why the show is filled with
lights that float, sparkle and burst into the air," says Steve Davison, creative
director.
-- Posted October 3, 2001