Disneyland - Together: A Pixar Musical Adventure: An Immersive Experience Celebrating Music and Friendship

By Mulder, Disneyland Paris, 15 august 2023

Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris enthusiastically welcomes a new, original and exclusive artistic production, Together: a Pixar Musical Adventure. Since July 15, visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the magical world of Pixar thanks to this innovative show that celebrates the fusion of music, friendship and emotion. Boldly created and precisely executed, the show promises an immersive, multi-sensory experience that will thrill audiences of all ages.

The Studio Theater comes to life in Together, a grandiose work led by visionary artistic direction, skillfully blending traditional and cutting-edge technologies, striking visual effects, creative lighting and modern choreography. This perfect balance of visuals and sound takes viewers on a breathtaking adventure through Pixar's timeless worlds.

Accompanied by a live orchestra of eight talented musicians, the show offers a unique experience in which music plays a central role. Iconic melodies from Pixar films blend with an original score, creating an immersive atmosphere that engulfs the audience in a range of emotions from excitement to nostalgia. The live musical ensemble and recording with 54 musicians in Nashville create a dynamic sonic canvas that envelops audiences throughout their journey.

Together: A Pixar Musical Adventure features life-size moving sets 6.2 meters high and 30 meters wide, as well as an impressive 453 square meters of floor-to-ceiling LED screens. This 650-square-meter stage sets a new standard for immersion within Disneyland Paris, transporting visitors to the heart of Pixar's magical worlds.

Spectators also witness captivating and innovative choreography, performed by talented and passionate artists. Aerial dancers bring a giant kaleidoscope to life, while creative lighting effects, with over 200 spotlights in action, add a fascinating visual dimension to the show.

Arnaud Feredj and Matthieu Robin, directors at Disneyland Paris, have brought their ambitious artistic vision to Together . The show is designed to be a multi-layered sensory experience, combining live music, cutting-edge visual technologies, multi-sensory effects, and even water droplet and scent diffusions to blur the boundaries between dream and reality.

The creative and technical teams at Disneyland Paris, alongside Pixar Animation Studios and renowned outside talents such as Romain Rachline-Borgeaud, Céline & Cain Kitsaïs and Anne Gravoin, have joined forces to bring this unforgettable show to life. These fruitful collaborations have resulted in a powerful and emotional production, imbued with a typically French artistic signature.

The presentation of over 30 Pixar characters and artists on stage establishes a direct connection with the audience, captivating spectators through a touching and original story. The show's artists - costume designers, puppeteers, dancers, musicians, lighting designers, special effects technicians and engineers - demonstrate their expertise in every detail of the performance.

Together: A Pixar Musical Adventure transcends the boundaries of entertainment by offering a captivating experience that blends art, technology and emotion. Thanks to partnerships with leading French and international suppliers, and the creative expertise of Disneyland Paris, the show shines with sumptuous sets, dazzling costumes and never-before-seen scenic effects.

The show, which lasts around 30 minutes, takes viewers through a series of creative tableaux, immersing them in iconic worlds such as Toy Story, Coco, Là-Haut, Monsters & Cie and Le Monde de Nemo. The captivating story follows Charlie, a music enthusiast who dreams of conducting the school's end-of-year gala orchestra. As Charlie loses the precious scores he needs, iconic Pixar characters mobilize to find them throughout the various stories, offering viewers a poetic and immersive adventure.

Together: A Pixar Musical Adventure marks a new stage in Disneyland Paris' offering of quality entertainment. By offering a memorable and emotional experience, this show enhances Disneyland Paris' reputation as a European leader in entertainment. Visitors of all ages are invited to join this enchanting musical journey through the worlds of Pixar. Together: A Pixar Musical Adventure is a unique celebration of music, friendship and art that will continue to amaze and touch the hearts of Disneyland Paris visitors.

Synopsis:
Charlie, a child with a passion for music, dreams of conducting the orchestra for the school's end-of-year gala. But something unexpected happens, and Charlie loses his precious scores on the eve of the concert! As the child drifts off to sleep, Woody and his Toy Story friends join forces to recover the scores scattered throughout the various Pixar stories. From the team of Toy Story friends to the vibrant sets of Coco, via the world of Là-Haut, the Monstropolis factory of Monsters & Co. or the underwater reef of Finding Nemo, spectators are invited to embark on an immersive, multi-sensory poetic voyage.

Together: a Pixar Musical Adventure
Director & Creator: Arnaud Feredj & Matthieu Robin (Disneyland Paris)
With Pixar characters: Bo Peep, Bob Razowski, Buzz l'éclair, Carl, Dory, Green army men, Jessie, Marin, Miguel, Nemo, Pile-poil, Russell, Sulli, Woody
Executive Creative Director: Dana I.Harrel (Disneyland Paris)
Executive Producer: Paul Nichols & Françoise Barbier (Disneyland Paris)
Producer: Astrid Gomez (Disneyland Paris)
Writer: Thomas Maurion
Choreography: Céline & Cain Kitsaïs, Romain Rachline-Borgeaud
Musical production: Guillaume Coignard (Disneyland Paris)
Music production and subcontracting: Jonathan Barr
Orchestra Casting Director : Anne Gravoin (AG Productions)
Production Manager: Manon Morin (Disneyland Paris)
Technical development project manager: Thierry Souela (Disneyland Paris)
Machinery design: Jean-Luc Galinie, Jean-Marc Gaudefroy (Disneyland Paris)
Costume design: Isabelle Antoine (Disneyland Paris)
Set design: Yves Ollier (Disneyland Paris)
Special effects: Metin Cig (Disneyland Paris)
Video design: Martin Clérel (Disneyland Paris)
Audio design: Vincent Lustaud (Disneyland Paris)
Lighting design: Jimmy Marion (Disneyland Paris)