As the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration continues until September 5, we will be taking a deeper look into the inspirations behind the three dazzling nighttime spectaculars that are featured during this special time.
We recently chatted with Steve Davison, Vice President of Parades and Spectaculars at Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment, who gave us special insight into what inspired him and his team to create these shows – starting with "Paint the Night" parade!
What influences from the original Main Street Electrical Parade can be found in "Paint the Night" parade?
Steve: The use of light to create images that dazzle the mind was one key component and philosophy we kept from the original Main Street Electrical Parade. We then turned this inspiration on its head to develop new technology for "Paint the Night" parade.
One of the most impactful visuals in "Paint the Night" parade is the moving light sculpture on the Mickey Mouse float. What was the inspiration behind this amazing visual?
Steve: The sculpture for the Mickey Mouse finale was based on an amazing artist and innovative sculptor in Washington named Anthony Howe. We were looking for something unique for the Mickey Mouse float and when we came across Mr. Howe's work, we were mesmerized. It was so beautiful and moving – truly a work of art! He had a fantastic way of moving sculptures we had never seen before. It danced and tricked the eye and really made you stare at to try and discover how this magical piece of art worked. When we thought out it in light, it became even more exciting … a beautiful, moving piece of art that could dazzle your mind.
How did you choose the stories you wanted to feature in "Paint the Night" parade?
Steve: We wanted a mix of old and new. The original version of the parade relied a lot on some of the older classics. For "Paint the Night," we wanted to feature a lot of the newest Disney stories that our guests are in love with.
Check back soon for more of our interview with Steve Davison. Next time, we'll focus on "Disneyland Forever" fireworks!
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