Walt Disney Imagineering has shared an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Solara, a glowing animatronic tree that will be featured in the Grand Hall of the Disney Destiny. This special attraction is part of the inaugural season for the ship, which will host Halloween on the High Seas for the first time. The show design integrates the ship’s core theme of heroes and villains into a cohesive Halloween celebration. Imagineers worked late into the night perfecting lighting effects across the ship’s architecture and crafting a custom soundscape with dialogue and music. Daytime rehearsals allow live performers to interact seamlessly with Solara’s lighting and audio cues, creating an immersive experience for guests. Each ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet boasts its own uniquely named Pumpkin Tree with a distinct personality and backstory.
Key Points:
- The Disney Destiny will feature Halloween on the High Seas for the very first time.
- Solara is a large, glowing animatronic tree adorned with intricate branches and hanging jack-o’-lanterns.
- Imagineers worked late into the night perfecting the lighting effects across the ship’s surrounding architecture.
- Each ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet boasts its own uniquely named Pumpkin Tree with a distinct personality and backstory.