On every visit to Disneyland Paris, we all have a melody in our heads sung by dolls, ghosts or pirates that stays with us long after the trip is overa sort of sonic Proust’s madeleine that, from the very first notes, inevitably takes us back to the magic… But why does this music affect us so much?
Throughout summer, explore our series of articles dedicated to the unique bond between Disney and Music.
A singular place for artistic expression
A veritable open-air stage, Disneyland Paris is a place for artistic expres- sion like no other. Iconic creations such as “Disney D-Light”, “Avengers: Power the Night”, “Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade” and “TOGETHER: A Pixar Musical Adventure” have won international awards (IAAPA Brass Ring Award, Park World Excellence Awards).
The music for these productions has often been recorded by the finest Euro- pean musicians, notably at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London.

Live entertainment is also frequently showcased, with numerous live musicians performing at the destination. Many still remember the dazzling show “Mickey’s Christmas Big Band” (2017-2020), performed at Vidéopolis and then at the Animagique Theater, where the 13 musicians on stage evoked the electric atmosphere of a 1930s jazz club.
And today, the orchestra for “TOGETHER: A Pixar Musical Adventure” at Studio Theater adds a special touch to this must-see show, while also playing a character in its own right, taking part in the story with both humour and emotion.
Singing has a special place of honour at Disneyland Paris, as in the show “The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands”, which brings together artists from the world of musicals, some from the Lion King musical at the Mogador and others from London’s West End. This is also true of “Mickey and the Magician” and “Frozen: A Musical Invitation”, where visitors can hear their favourite characters sing live right before their eyes.
The stages of Disneyland Paris are a magnificent playground for all artists, whether they are beginners or experienced performers. It was here that Cerise Calixte first got her start, singing in “Disney Junior Live on Stage” at Walt Disney Studios Park and “Frozen Sing-along” at Frontierland, before becoming the French voice of Moana. Rachel Pignot, the singing voice for Snow White in the 1937 classic and Gisèle in Enchanted (2007 and 2022), has also taken part in a number of Disneyland Paris shows, including “Let’s Sing Christmas” at Vidéopolis.

Disneyland Paris is also a concert venue. Billy Bob’s Country Western Saloon at Disney Village frequently hosts artists such as Calogero in 2002 and, more recently, Prisca Desmarez, the singing voice for Queen Iduna (Frozen II).
Temporary stages have also been set up, notably for the various editions of Electro- land at Walt Disney Studios Park, which welcomed Bob Sinclar and many other figures from the electro scene. Another notable electro group with a French Touch flair, French Fuse, came to take part in the unveiling of the Marvel Avengers Campus in 2022, while Thomas Dutronc, China Moses and many other jazz artists visited Walt Disney Studios Park for the “Disney Loves Jazz” event, held on the stage used for « Moteurs… Action! Stunt Show Spectacular » which was transformed for the occa- sion into a veritable open-air theatre.
With its musical identity and outstanding facilities, Disneyland Paris has also become a powerful source of inspiration for artists. The unique story of Discoveryland inspired singer-songwriter David Hallyday to create a highly original show called “Rock Shock”, a cross between urban music and the world of Jules Verne, performed at Vidéopolis between 1992 and 1995. Phil Collins, for his part, has admitted that he drew some of his ideas for the Broadway musical Tarzan from the arrangements for the show Tarzan, la Légende (2000-2012).
To be continued …
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