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Fireworks shows have colorful new neighbors in the skies above Central Florida’s attractions. Hundreds of drones, scurrying around for entertainment purposes, are increasingly common.
The devices, armed with flexible lighting capacities, are changing the look of nighttime spectaculars, sometimes as a supplement to traditional pyrotechnics, sometimes flying solo.
“Drones are a hot topic for sure, and unlike the VR [virtual reality] obsession of eight years ago, the drones have real experience power and are here to stay,” said Brian Morrow, owner of B Morrow Productions, a Kissimmee-based design studio that works on projects for theme parks, resorts and museums.
“This is the power of the drone show in established parks: a new storytelling device to add one more layer to night shows,” Morrow said.
This summer, Disney Springs became the site for “Disney Dreams That Soar,” a twice-nightly production featuring aerial maneuvers that form familiar characters, accompanied by Disney tunes. Universal Studios theme park incorporated 600 drones into its new “CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular” show, and park-goers may now spy E.T.’s finger, the “Ghostbusters” symbol and a Minion hovering.
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