New Drone Show Takes Flight at Gaylord Palms Resort Just as Disney Soars with Its Own

May 30, 2024 in "Gaylord Palms Resort"

Posted: Thursday May 30, 2024 7:48am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Drone shows are all the rage this summer in Orlando as the Gaylord Palms Resort is the latest to launch its nighttime spectacular alongside Disney and Universal.

Gaylord Palms says, "The night lights up high above our Coquina Lawn with synchronized, brightly colored drones in the all-new 'Sounds of America' show. Hundreds of drones lift off and paint the skies in a luminous tapestry of aerial art. The patriotic performance is a symphony of sight and sound, featuring an original Gaylord Hotels musical soundtrack."

Sounds of America: A Nighttime Spectacular will be performed at 9 pm on May 31, June 7, June 14, June 28, July 3, July 5, July 19, July 26, August 9, August 10, August 30, September 1.

The Gaylord Palms Resort drone show comes just a week after "Disney Dreams That Soar" debuted at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World. Gaylord Palms is located behind Disney's Pop Century Resort and just minutes away from Disney Springs.

Running from May 24 to September 2, "Disney Dreams That Soar" brings the Disney Springs Lake to life with larger-than-life images of classic Disney characters drones choreographed with iconic quotes from fan-favorite films such as Disney's "Peter Pan," "Dumbo," "Wall-E," "Big Hero 6," "Star Wars" and more. The show also features scores from favorite Disney soundtracks and an original song composed exclusively for this show.

At nearby Universal Orlando, starting June 14, "CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular" will feature 228 fountains that reach heights up to 131 feet, 4K projection mapping, an original composition featuring newly arranged scores, and more than 600 drones.

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Chef idea Mickey`=29 days ago

At least at Epcot they won't criticize anyone coming from the countries or World Celebration you cannot stand here or be here like they do at Disney Spring's. Pour Around any way you like 🤭

Starship824Jun 21, 2024

Why is this version not in the actual show?

Starship824Jun 21, 2024

TTA94Jun 21, 2024

Coaster LoverJun 14, 2024

And then the third version at Food & Wine at EPCOT? "Dreams that Pour"...

SirwalterraleighJun 13, 2024

The thing is like 9 minutes long… …the thing is like 9 minutes long Don’t make the piracy so “normal”, please?

JohnDJun 13, 2024

Disney would be charging more than $120/person for a dessert party. I'd say that $25/person for guaranteed seating is more than fair. Whether you pay for food and drink is on you and that is separate.

DisneyDreamer08Jun 13, 2024

I can maybe see $25 per table but $25 a person?!? 🤦🏻‍♀️

DCBakerJun 13, 2024

Summer House on the Lake has reservations available to guarantee Lakeside Patio seating for Disney Dreams That Soar: This summer, Summer House on the Lake is offering beautiful Lakeside Patio seating with Disney Spring’s best views of the Dreams That Soar drone show. Experience the thrill of seeing 800 drones dance across the night sky above Lake Buena Vista, as you sit down to enjoy a meal at Summer House on Lake. From Friday, May 24 through Monday, September 2, the Disney Dreams That Soar will be performing nightly. Enjoy a nightcap Espressotini by the lake as you watch the drones light up the sky. Check the showtime calendar for performance times to save your spot! For $25 per person, reserve your 90-minute spot on the Summer House patio to ensure the best views of this one-of-a-kind drone show. Please note, this fee guarantees your table by the lake. However, food, beverage, and gratuity are not included in the booking price. More information about reservations can be found at this link: https://www.summerhouserestaurants.com/events/drone-show-patio-seating/ Here's a direct link for reservations on Open Table: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1280968&restref=1280968&experienceId=312821&ot_source=eventpage&ot_campaign=droneshow

TTA94Jun 12, 2024

Or any nighttime show for that matter at AK. And we need drones that rise up for the “I See The Light” segments in HEA and Luminous!

TouchdownJun 12, 2024

I’m waiting for the sequel show, Disney Dreams that Roar to debut over the Asia Lake at AK.

MisterPenguinJun 12, 2024

Halloween show first. August is just right around the corner!!

Starship824Jun 12, 2024

A Christmas version perhaps?

ToTBellHopJun 11, 2024

I’m sure an extension is possible if it’s still popular by late summer or perhaps a Christmas return.