Disney Springs Adjusts Hours for Boat, Balloon, and Amphicar Rides Ahead of New Drone Show

Posted: Tuesday May 21, 2024 1:00pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Springs will debut "Disney Dreams That Soar presented by AT&T," a nightly choreographed drone show starting May 24. This new attraction will affect the operating hours of several popular Disney Springs offerings.

Disney Dreams that Soar Drone Show preview

Showtimes for the 9-minute show are 9 pm and 10:45 pm. Viewing areas are located on Disney Springs West Side, along the waterfront between the Cirque du Soleil Theatre and Aerophile.
Showtimes, Viewing Details, and a Sneak Peek of the Music for 'Disney Dreams That Soar' Drone Show

Disney Springs Boat Transportation to Disney Resort Hotels

The Sassagoula River Cruise will end earlier each night to make way for the show. The final boats from Port Orleans—French Quarter and Riverside, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs to Disney Springs will depart at 7:30 pm, and the last return boat from Disney Springs to these resorts will leave at 8 pm. Guests can still use the bus transportation to all Resort hotels after the boat service stops.

Disney Springs Attractions

Both Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight and Vintage Amphicar Tours will close at 8 pm each evening in preparation for the show.

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jrhwdw17 days ago

I'm guessing not. They would be a lot bigger than Nighttime Spectacular Drones correct?

Gusey17 days ago

Do Dragon-shaped drones count?

jrhwdw17 days ago

Have Drones returned to USF yet after the Orlando Accident? Is EU planning anything with Drones? They haven't shown up in the Fireworks Testing.

TTA9417 days ago

Was hoping drones would be returning somewhere on property this summer, something else nighttime entertainment wise besides Starlight at MK, but I’m pretty sure we would have heard something by now.

SoFloMagic17 days ago

Nothing like the summer. But the summer was such a cluster that it may have negatively impacted businesses - just based on my personal perceptions. Getting to west end businesses was downright impossible for extended periods. Salt and straw and everglazed likely loved the business after shows, but I can't imagine the M&M store loved having all access to it choked off by a rabid crowd of 5,000

dmc49317 days ago

Yeah curious how crowds at DS have been since the show’s run and post holidays

mattpeto17 days ago

It just feels like this show will not return. Disney already promoting summer offerings (Starlight, Villains show, Mermaid Show) on their site. They are also indicating a summer deal, potentially Disney Visa card is coming very soon. I know the show was an operations nightmare, but I just have to imagine food and merch will be way down.

DisneyFanatic12Sep 03, 2024

Yup! Most don’t seem to be daily, but there’s many examples of drone shows at zoos!

Starship824Sep 03, 2024

In theory it sounds great however apparently the drones might still be too loud for the Animals. I'm not sure though. Have any other zoos or theme parks with Animal exhibits done drone shows?

TouchdownSep 03, 2024

That’s why it goes to AK, have a barge near the BBQ, put your flamethrowers and Roman candles interdispersed with fountains (because that’s all you can do at AK) closer to the stadium. Boom great show.

Starship824Sep 03, 2024

Because there's no place to launch the drones without them going over guests unlike unless you put them on a barge, but then how do you balance that with the pyro, do you have to cover the drones? Honestly I don't know.

Chef idea Mickey`=Sep 03, 2024

That's where I mean, the Skyliner runs with a view of the back of the Italy, America, Japan. I don't really know why it is safe on the Disney Spring's lagoon but not on World Showcase lagoon.

Starship824Sep 03, 2024

It wouldn't have to be near that you could do it on the other side near AA like where they did the big finally for 4th of July this year.

Chef idea Mickey`=Sep 03, 2024

Imagine how close view that be from the Skyliner. I'm not sure if they can with employee space behind and whether or not the skyliner is far enough that it can.