Disneyland Paris President Reportedly Pushes to Restore Drones to Nighttime Show
The reported request could reverse a recent creative cut, with any permanent return likely tied to castle construction timelines or the resort’s 35th anniversary.
Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Friday that Christophe Murphy, who became president of Disneyland Paris in July, has asked for drones to be brought back to Disney Tales of Magic; the reports are unconfirmed by the resort.
- Drones were removed from the show in April and later this year construction around Sleeping Beauty Castle forced the removal of the show’s fountains and other effects.
- Heat- and weather-related limits on pyrotechnics this summer left projections to carry more of the show and prompted a temporary reintroduction of drones to restore visual scale.
- Disneyland Paris has not given an official timeline or confirmation for a permanent drone return, and any full reinstatement could follow completion of castle work or be staged for the 2027 35th-anniversary program.
- The request fits a broader Disney trend of using drones for large, reusable sky effects that are quieter than fireworks, a choice that fans say restored the show’s distinctive look but also raises questions about the future role of pyrotechnics.