Paint the Night

Paint the Night Parade is an interactive nighttime parade at Hong Kong Disneyland that premiered on September 11, 2014. The Disneyland version of the parade will debut next week as part of the park's 60th anniversary celebration.

The parade is a spiritual successor to the Main Street Electrical Parade, as it uses a newly-arranged version of that parade's theme song, "Baroque Hoedown", as its own, alongside an arrangement of Owl City's "When Can I See You Again?" from the 2012 Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Wreck-It Ralph.

Current versions
Currently, there is one operational version of Paint The Night Parade:
 * 1) Hong Kong Disneyland version (premiered on October 1, 2014)
 * 2) Disneyland version (will premiere next week as part of the park's 60th anniversary celebration)

Hong Kong Disneyland version
Paint the Night Parade (Traditional Chinese: 迪士尼光影匯) (alternatively, Disney Paint the Night) is the very first time ever Walt Disney Parks and Resorts created fully LED parade, also features seven original floats containing over 740,000 individual lights.

Hong Kong Disneyland designed interactive "Mickey Mouse Paint Brushes," which, when activated, allow guests to change the colors of performers' costumes. Other wearable merchandise items, such as the "Mickey Glow Mitt" and "Minnie Glow Bow" change colors throughout the show through the use of RFID-enabled technology.

On August 14, 2014, David Lightbody, Director of Entertainment and Costuming of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, to share the news of brand new nighttime spectacular at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, together with Halloween and Christmas season. David Lightbody said that the creative team spent over 2 years and developed over 1,000 scenic and lighting designs to ensure the parade. New technology coupled with unleashed imagination takes this parade to a whole new level and Hong Kong Disneyland guests will enjoy a colorful feast for the guests eyes. Over 25 different styles have been applied in the design and construction of the costumes and many of them have been developed specially for this parade. Each costume has its own very sophisticated system of lighting controls. The team used new technologies in ways that have never been used on costuming before to bring a new perspective to the guests. Interactivity is always a key to enhancing guests' immersive experiences. There are special magic enabled merchandise items developed for the parade. The Park especially designed the all-new interactive merchandise - "Mickey Magic Paint Brush" which allows guests to interact with performers. During two show stop moments of "Disney Paint the Night", guests will be able to "paint the night" with the Paint Brush. It can literally change the colors of the performers’ costumes at the touch of a button. The floats can also ‘talk’ to all other magic-enabled merchandise items, including "Mickey Glow Mitt" and "Minnie Glow Bow" and change the colors of the items to give guests a chance to really become a part of the parade.

Disneyland version
The Paint the Night Electrical Parade (alternatively marketed simply as Paint the Night) has floats and costumes that light up with over 1.5 million LED lights. It will be similar but slightly different to the Hong Kong version of the parade, featuring special effects, and over 80 performers. “Frozen” will be part of this parade, including appearances by Anna and Elsa. Also unique to the Disneyland version the drum float, a tribute to the original Main Street Electrical Parade.

Opening voiceover
“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Disney proudly presents our spectacular pageant of nighttime magic and imagination. In millions of dazzling lights, and outstanding musical sounds: It's the PAINT THE NIGHT ...... PARADE!”

Units

 * Opening Unit: Based on the 1953 animated film Peter Pan. Tinker Bell leads the way before a dazzling "color spiral" of sparkling fairy dust! She magically flies within this "color spiral" while spreading pixie dust all around her. Following Tinker Bell are glittering Fiber Fairies and the Pixel Painters. In the Disneyland version, this unit includes Peter Pan.
 * Monsters, Inc. Unit: Based on the 2001 Disney and Pixar film. The Scare Floor in Monstropolis comes to crazy, vivid life as Mike and Sulley navigate an array of vibrant, twirling doors! The doors contain embedded hi-res screens that feature an endless array of appearances by "surprise visitors" from Monsters, Inc. and 2013 Disney and Pixar film Monsters University. This is the only float that didn't have any excess will distract the guests with generous elements of attention (even no any kinds of dancers).
 * Cars Unit: Based on the 2006 Disney and Pixar film. It includes Piston Cup champion Lightning McQueen in his World Grand Prix paint job, Mack (over 54 feet long, 18 feet tall) and DJ. Mack is driving along in a larger-than-life fashion, equipped with some very cool, giant "light display" panels affixed to his sides.
 * The Little Mermaid Unit: Based on the 1989 animated film. Life under the sea is an underwater, watercolor wonderland of vibrant, glowing hues! King Triton, Princess Ariel and a school of glowing "sea creatures" fill the streets with their own briny brilliance. Sparkling animated figures that depict Sebastian and Flounder grace the float and join the party as well.
 * Belle Candlelight Unit: Based on the 1991 animated film Beauty and the Beast. Vibrant projections that depict memorable and iconic moments from Belle's "tale as old as time" story fill her gown and travel upwards onto a giant tapestry of electric imagery, featuring unforgettable chapters from her beloved story. Following Belle are giant glowing candelabras that are framed by lovely Dove Dancers and a series of illuminated Court Couples. In the Disneyland version, this unit also includes Cinderella and Rapunzel from the 2010 animated film Tangled.
 * Frozen Unit (Disneyland version): Based on the 2013 Academy Award-winning hit animated film. A slice of Arendelle and its most famous inhabitants Princess Anna and Elsa the Snow Queen joined for the very first time in forever. Elsa has “Let it Go” her icy power and greeting everyone along, as Anna and the summer-lovable snowman Olaf frolic on the ice.
 * Toy Story Unit: Based on the Disney and Pixar film. Slinky Dog scampers along with Woody and Buzz Lightyear holding on for dear life! Slinky's ever-moving, ever-changing "coils" glow with eye-popping, ever-changing and iridescent patterns. Bringing additional excitement to the hoedown are the Lasso Poi Performers wielding light-up lassos. In Disneyland version, this unit includes Jessie.
 * Mickey & Friends Finale Unit: For the grand finale, Sorcerer Mickey is the star of the celebration and takes center stage - riding high above our heads and leading the way to brighten up the Park with happiness and vibrant colors. Joining Mickey Mouse, on a series of Whirly-Balls from SpectroMagic, are Goofy, Donald Duck, and Minnie Mouse! This glittering gathering also features a series of Finale Drum Majors, Light Stick Mirror Dancers and Double Pinwheel Performers.

Songs Featured

 * Background Music:
 * "For the First Time in Forever" from Frozen (intro) / "Electric Fanfare" from Main Street Electrical Parade (intro) / "When Can I See You Again?" from Wreck-It Ralph (adapted version) / "Baroque Hoedown" from Main Street Electrical Parade


 * Tinker Bell and Friends (including Main Street Electrical Parade-inspired drum)
 * "You Can Fly" / "The Second Star to the Right"
 * Monsters, Inc. Dance Party
 * "Monsters, Inc. Theme" / "The Scare Floor"
 * Cars Electric Roadway Jam
 * "Life is a Highway" / "Route 66"
 * The Little Mermaid Electric Watercolors
 * "Under the Sea" / "Part of Your World"
 * Candlelight Dreams (featuring Belle, Rapunzel, and Cinderella)
 * "Something There" / "Beauty and the Beast" / "Be Our Guest"
 * Frozen Fractals (Disneyland version)
 * "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" / "Let it Go" / "For the First Time in Forever"
 * Toy Story Electric Rodeo
 * "You've Got a Friend in Me" / "We Belong Together"
 * Mickey's Lightastic Finale
 * "Mickey Mouse Club March" / "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" / "When You Wish Upon a Star"

Lyrics (Parade Mode)
Intro(Cantonese): 這個晚上　與我經歷奇妙 揮揮彩筆　世界都照亮了 你我這刻　忘形大笑 快樂來了 繽紛色彩衝天飛　這剎那耀眼無比 璀璨星光閃照入雲間　今晚一起跟我盡情玩 (盡情玩)

Cantonese Lyrics: 舉起雙手跟我齊鼓掌 一起開心起舞和歌唱 萬千燈光將一切全照亮 Oh oh 越過幻想 (來吧) 要約你玩多一晚 Oh oh oh oh 來約你玩多一晚 Oh oh oh oh 要約你玩多一晚 Oh oh oh oh 越過幻想 要約你玩多一晚

Intro(English): Switch on the sky and the stars glow for you Go see the world 'cause it's all so brand new Don't close your eyes 'cause your future's ready to shine It's just a matter of time, before we learn how to fly Welcome to the rhythm of the night There's something in the air you can't deny (Deny)

English Lyrics: Put your hands up 'cause the night is young Kick your heels up when you join the fun As the magic sets us all aglow Oh oh I gotta know (my friends) when can we do this again? Oh oh oh oh I never want this to end Oh oh oh oh When can we do this again? Oh oh oh oh I gotta know, when can we do this again?

Lyrics (Show Stop)
Narrator(Cantonese): 輪到你地將黑夜畫上色彩喇 準備好未 大家攞起支光影畫筆 油顏色喇

Narrator(English): Now is your chance to Paint the Night! Come on everyone! Get your “Paint Brushes” ready! Let’s paint!

Narrator(Cantonese): 開始喇

Narrator(English): Here we go!

Cantonese Lyrics: Oh～Oh～Oh～畫上色彩 神奇畫筆一點 紅黃藍綠色光閃 齊施展魔法威力 (威力) 夢與想通通也看清 Oh～Oh～Oh～舉起你手 畫筆變化 Oh～Oh～Oh～ Oh～Oh～Oh～畫上色彩 Oh～Oh～Oh～ Oh～Oh～Oh～畫筆變化

Narrator(Cantonese): 油顏色喇

Narrator(English): Let's paint!

English Lyrics: Oh～Oh～Oh～Let's Paint the Night Turn all the colors on into worlds of rainbow light A little bit of magic (magic) And your dreams become electric ''Oh～Oh～Oh～Come on! Let's go! Let's Paint the Night'' Oh～Oh～Oh～ Oh～Oh～Oh～Let's Paint the Night Oh～Oh～Oh～ Oh～Oh～Oh～Let's Paint the Night Let's Paint the Night! Let's Paint the Night!