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Sorcery in the Sky was a nightly fireworks show that played at the Disney-MGM Studios (now Disney's Hollywood Studios) theme park. Taking place behind of The Great Movie Ride, it ran from 1990 to 1998, when the park's version of Fantasmic! debuted.

Synopsis[]

An announcer introduces the guests to the show and shouts "Lights, camera, action!" to set the stage. At this point, the sounds of a flickering projector and silent-era piano music play, which then segues into various movie themes, including those from The Wizard of Oz, Singin' in the Rain, Mary Poppins, Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark.

The announcer then tells the guests about one of Walt Disney's greatest film accomplishments: Fantasia. A medley of the various musical pieces from the film play before the grand finale, in which a giant inflatable Mickey Mouse in his "Sorcerer's Apprentice" garb emerges from the top of The Great Movie Ride and shoots sparks from its fingertip.

Trivia[]

  • Footage of the fireworks display was shown in the Disney Sing Along Songs video Disneyland Fun in the "When You Wish Upon a Star" closing number.
  • In 1991, the Rocketeer appeared in the show, flying over the Chinese Theater. When the film flopped, this element was dropped from the show.
  • The show was originally narrated by Vincent Price, but the narration was removed after his death in 1993 and replaced with Michael Marzella, an actor from the Citizens of Hollywood group.[1] According to show director Ron Logan, Jim Henson was to have served as the original host, but his untimely death resulted in Vincent Price taking his place.[2]
  • After the end of its 1990-1998 run, the show was used for the 2002 New Year's Eve party. [3]

Referances[]

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Disney's Hollywood Studios logo 2019
Hollywood Boulevard
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway RailwayCitizens of Hollywood (Reopening in 2024)
Echo Lake
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame PlazaFor the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along CelebrationIndiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!Star Tours: The Adventures ContinueVacation Fun
Grand Avenue
Muppet*Vision 3D
Animation Courtyard
Walt Disney PresentsDisney Junior Play and Dance!The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure (Opening in Fall 2024) • Star Wars Launch Bay
Sunset Boulevard
Lightning McQueen's Racing AcademyTheater of the Stars (Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage) • Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring AerosmithThe Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Toy Story Land
Alien Swirling SaucersSlinky Dog DashToy Story Midway Mania!
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's RunStar Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Current Entertainment
Fantasmic!Wonderful World of AnimationDisney Movie Magic

Seasonal: Unleash the Villains • Rockin' Fourth of July Celebration • Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

Former Attractions and Entertainment
The Great Movie RideThe Magic of Disney AnimationSorcery in the SkyAladdin's Royal CaravanThe Sorcerer's HatMulan ParadeStar Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far AwayHere Come the MuppetsDisney Junior - Live on Stage!The American Idol ExperienceStar ToursThe Making of the Haunted Mansion MovieJourney into Narnia: Creating the Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeJourney into Narnia: Prince CaspianThe Legend of Captain Jack SparrowStar Wars: Path of the JediMonster Sound Show • ABC Sound Studio • Sounds Dangerous! • Jedi Training Sign Up • Muppets Courtyard Streets of America (Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: Movie Set AdventureLights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt ShowStudio Backlot TourEarffel Tower) • Disney Junior Dance Party!Hercules "Zero to Hero" Victory ParadeSuperStar Television • Disney's Doug Live • Voyage of the Little MermaidJedi Training: Trials of the TempleStar Wars: A Galactic Spectacular

Seasonal: Disney Society Orchestra and Friends

Resorts
Star Wars: Galactic StarcruiserDisney's Yacht Club ResortDisney's Beach Club ResortDisney's BoardWalk ResortDisney's BoardWalk VillasDisney's Caribbean Beach ResortDisney's Riviera Resort
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