Momentous (Hong Kong Disneyland)
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| Momentous | |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong Disneyland | |
| Area | Castle of Magical Dreams |
| Status | Operating |
| Soft opening date | 14 June 2022[1] |
| Opening date | 18 June 2022[2] |
| Replaced | Disney in the Stars We Love Mickey |
| General statistics | |
| Attraction type | Multimedia, water, and pyrotechnic show |
| Designer | Disney Live Entertainment |
| Theme | Stage of life from Disney and Pixar's characters |
| Music | "Love the Memory" Score arrangement by Tim Heintz |
| Duration | 20 minutes |
| Suitable ages | All ages |
 Wheelchair accessible | |
Momentous (originally known as Cherish the Memories;[3] Traditional Chinese: 迪士尼星夢光影之旅), is the nighttime spectacular at the Hong Kong Disneyland theme park in Lantau, Hong Kong that debuted on 18 June 2022. Produced by the Disney Live Entertainment, the show feature fireworks, fire effects, projection mapping, lasers, searchlights, and water fountains to depict scenes and soundtracks from some of classic and modern animated films from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar to tell about the stages of life and challenges against them.[4]
The show was originally scheduled to debuted in 2020, as part of Hong Kong Disneyland's 15th anniversary celebration and the completion of the Castle of Magical Dreams.[5] However, it was delayed to 18 June 2022, due to multiple park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which reopened on 21 April of that year.[6]
History[edit]
In November 2016, as part of multi-year expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland, they announced to replace the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle with a new castle that pays an homage to all Disney Princesses and queens.[7] The former fireworks show, Disney in the Stars, held its final performance on 1 January 2018 before the castle transformation started.[8] Construction of the new castle began in 2018 and finished in 2020. The renovated castle was unveiled at the D23 Expo in 2019 as the Castle of Magical Dreams.[9]
Momentous was soft-opened on gala premiere for media guests and stakeholders on 14 June 2022 despite the inclement weather and was presented by the managing director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Michael Moriarty and the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong Paul Chan Mo-po, with sorcerer Mickey Mouse joined to open the show for the first time.[10] Momentous also had performances on 16 June for cast members and 17 June for Platinum Magic Access members before the official opening date.
Show elements[edit]
Based on the Happily Ever After fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom (and largely utilizing the same creative team), Momentous is told through six chapters, featuring characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar films. The show features an original theme song specifically used for the show – Love the Memory – which was originally Hong Kong Disneyland's 15th anniversary anthem in 2020.[11]
Unlike the predecessor Disney in the Stars, it didn't utilize firework shells behind It's a Small World, that is the site where Arendelle: World of Frozen was constructed. It instead utilizing pyrotechnics in the castle combined with 48 high-powered searchlights in either side of the castle. The show also features water fountains that can be shot as high as 80 feet, water projections, and two lasers that have utilized in either side of the castle. The pyrotechnic elements of the upcoming show were tested in August 2020 during the park's closure[12] and was tested again in February 2022. The projections were utilized by Mousetrappe.[13]
Show summary[edit]
Pre-Show[edit]
Beginning 30 minutes before showtime, various vignettes featuring an animated pendulum are projected onto the castle. Largely seen on the tallest tower, these vignettes depict scenes from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Little Mermaid, Mulan, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Tangled.
In the 30 minute and 5 minute reminder announcements, the premise of the show is explained:
“Each of us lives a lifetime filled with magical moments, shaping us into who we become and gifting us with what we leave behind. Tonight, we celebrate those moments, inspiring us to live life to the fullest, and to cherish the memories we make together.”
Opening[edit]
An opening fanfare introduces searchlight effects on and around the Castle of Magical Dreams. “Love the Memory” plays as the pendulum gives way to a castle entirely consisting of cogs and a large clock in the upper center. Streaks of color swirl their way to the top tower; water slowly flows through the castle to bring the water fountains to life. As the song reaches its chorus, low-level fireworks are shot.
Chapter I: Time Begins[edit]
- Music
- "Bundle of Joy" (from Inside Out) composed by Michael Giacchino
- "Baby Mine" (from Dumbo) Lyrics written by Ned Washington and composed by Frank Churchill
- "You'll Be in My Heart" (from Tarzan) Lyrics written and composed by Phil Collins.
Films featured Bambi, Inside Out, Tangled, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Brave, Finding Dory, The Princess and the Frog, Moana, Incredibles 2, and Hercules.
Chapter II: Time of Your Life[edit]
- Music
- "You Can Fly" (from Peter Pan) Lyrics written by Sammy Cahn and composed by Sammy Fain
- "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" (from The Lion King) Lyrics written by Tim Rice and composed by Elton John
- "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" (from Frozen) Lyrics written and composed by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez
- "Following the Leader" (from Peter Pan) Lyrics written by Ted Sears and Winston Hibler and composed by Oliver Wallace
Films featured Tarzan, The Fox and the Hound, The Jungle Book, Incredibles 2, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Toy Story 4, Inside Out, Up, and Lilo & Stitch.
Growing Up[edit]
Chapter III: Time for Change[edit]
- Music
- "Try Everything" (from Zootopia) Lyrics written and composed by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez
- "Go the Distance" (from Hercules) Lyrics written by David Zippel and composed by Alan Menken
- "How Far I'll Go" (from Moana) Lyrics written and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Films featured Hercules, Brave, Frozen II, Mulan, Tarzan, Frozen, Tangled, and Pocahontas.
Chapter IV: Time Stand Still[edit]
- Music
- "Kiss the Girl" (from The Little Mermaid) Lyrics written by Howard Ashman and composed by Alan Menken
- "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" (from The Lion King) Lyrics written by Tim Rice and composed by Elton John
- "A Whole New World" (from Aladdin) Lyrics written by Tim Rice and composed by Alan Menken
- "I See the Light" (from Tangled) Lyrics written by Glenn Slater and composed by Alan Menken
Films featured One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Aladdin, Brave, Bambi, Lady and the Tramp, Hercules, Tarzan, WALL-E, Up, Beauty and the Beast, Tangled, Cinderella, and The Little Mermaid.
Chapter V: Test in Time[edit]
- Music
- "Trust in Me" (from The Jungle Book) Lyrics written and composed by Sherman Brothers
- "Friends on the Other Side" (from The Princess and the Frog) Lyrics written and composed by Randy Newman
- "Poor Unfortunate Souls" (from The Little Mermaid) Lyrics written by Howard Ashman and composed by Alan Menken
- "Night on Bald Mountain" (from Fantasia) composed by Modest Mussorgsky and Franz Schubert
- "Hellfire" (from Hunchback of Notre Dame) Lyrics written by Stephen Schwartz and composed by Alan Menken
Films featured Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Aladdin, Hercules, The Lion King, The Princess and the Frog, The Little Mermaid, and Moana.
Overcoming Challenges[edit]
After the scene of villains and fighting between good and evil seen from resepective Disney characters and films, the second reprise of "Love the Memory" plays (albelt with just instrumental version), showcasing triumphant moment of these characters.
Films featured Moana, The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog, and Coco.
Chapter VI: Time to Remember[edit]
- Music
- "Remember Me" (from Coco) Lyrics written and composed by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Films featured Moana, The Lion King, Big Hero 6, and Up.
Finale[edit]
After all stories and triumphant moments of Disney characters, the third reprise of "Love the Memory" plays. It then accompanied by various scene of many classic and modern Disney films combined with water fountains fireworks, lasers, and searchlights movements. At the end, wide-range of fireworks, fountains, and lasers culminated the show.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "'Momentous' Nighttime Spectacular Debuting at Hong Kong Disneyland on June 18". Inside the Magic. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ↑ "'Momentous' Nighttime Spectacular Debuting at Hong Kong Disneyland on June 18". WDW News Today. 2 June 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
- ↑ ""Cherish the Memories" Nighttime Fireworks Show Announced for Hong Kong Disneyland". Disney Daily. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
- ↑ "All-New Nighttime Spectacular 'Momentous' Launching Mid-June at Hong Kong Disneyland". Disney Parks. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
- ↑ "All-New Nighttime Spectacular 'Momentous' Launching Mid-June at Hong Kong Disneyland". Marketing Interactive. 25 August 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
- ↑ "Hong Kong Disney Opens as COVID-19 Eases; Shanghai Deaths Rise". Voice of America. 21 April 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ↑ "Hong Kong Disneyland, Seeking Return to Profit, Plans $1.4 Billion Upgrade". New York Times. 22 November 2016.
- ↑ "Hong Kong Disneyland suspends its nightly fireworks". South China Morning Postt. 22 November 2016.
- ↑ "Hong Kong Disneyland Resort presents "Momentous" - The Most Magical Show on Earth". Attractions Magazine. 25 August 2019.
- ↑ "Hong Kong Disneyland Resort presents "Momentous" - The Most Magical Show on Earth". The Standard. 14 June 2022.
- ↑ "Hong Kong Disneyland Resort celebrates 15th anniversary with unveiling of Castle of Magical Dreams". Inter Park. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ↑ "Hong Kong Disneyland Tests Fireworks as Park Remains Closed". September 2020.
- ↑ "Our Work – Medici Media – Formerly Mousetrappe".
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