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{{Short description|Nighttime show at Disney California Adventure}}
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'''''World of Color''''' is a nighttime show at [[Disney California Adventure]] in the [[Disneyland Resort]] in [[Anaheim, California]]. Conceived by Vice President of Parades and Spectaculars [[Steve Davison]], and designed by [[Disney Live Entertainment]], the show has 1,200 water fountains<ref>{{cite press release|title=Innovative Entertainment Technology Drives 'World of Color' – the Next Milestone in Expansion of Disney's California Adventure|date=July 16, 2009|publisher=[[Disney]]|url=http://disneylandnews.com/2010/01/19/innovative-entertainment-technology-drives-world-of-color-the-next-milestone-in-expansion-of-disney-california-adventure/|access-date=September 14, 2009}}</ref> and includes [[light]]s, [[fire]], [[lasers]], and [[fog]], with high-definition projections on mist screens. The show is inspired by ''[[Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color]]'' anthology television series, as evidenced by the use of its eponymous theme song written by the [[Sherman Brothers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kBBVcgvMZU|title=1964 Opening to "Walt Disney's The Wonderful World of Color"|date=November 16, 2007|work=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}</ref>

The process of assembling, installing, and testing the show's numerous components and equipment in Paradise Bay spanned a period of approximately 15 months. The original version of ''World of Color'' premiered at a media-only event on Thursday, June 10, 2010, and to the public on Friday, June 11, 2010, as part of the ''[[Summer Nightastic!]]'' promotional campaign. The entire show cost $175 million to design, fabricate, and install.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/10/business/10disney.html?src=busln|title=Disney Hopes to Revive Park With a Fountain Display|last=Barnes|first=Brooks|date=June 10, 2010|work=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=April 14, 2013}}</ref>

The show transpires at the lagoon of Paradise Bay, while the audience watches the performance at Paradise Park, located in front of [[The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure]] attraction, as well as on the [[Pixar Pier]] bridge. Other nearby attractions such [[Pixar Pal-A-Round]] and [[Incredicoaster]] become part of the performance as they undergo various forms of lighting and projections throughout the show. The effects utilized in ''World of Color'' (water fountains, mist screens, fire, lasers, lighting, and fog) are choreographed to work in synchronicity with the featured music and image projections.

On January 27, 2023, a new iteration of the show called ''World of Color: One'' debuted, which is part of [[The Walt Disney Company]]'s centennial celebration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DoneWithDisney |date=October 6, 2022 |title=New Details Released for 'World of Color - One' & 'Wondrous Journeys' Nighttime Spectaculars at Disneyland Resort's 100 Years of Wonder Celebration - WDW News Today |url=https://wdwnt.com/2022/10/new-details-released-for-world-of-color-one-wondrous-journeys-nighttime-spectaculars-at-disneyland-resorts-100-years-of-wonder-celebration/ |access-date=December 3, 2022 |website=wdwnt.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

On May 16, 2025, ''World of Color: One'' was replaced by ''World of Color: Happiness!'' in honor of the 70th Anniversary of [[Disneyland]].<ref name=":0" />

== Construction and development ==
[[File:Disney's World of Color Promo 4.jpg|thumb|left|The show's hidden control room backstage]]
The show was first announced as part of the [[Disney California Adventure Park]] expansion in the fall of 2007, originally known as '''''Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color'''''. Construction for the water show began with the draining of Paradise Bay on November 3, 2008. Construction on the platform began on January 5, 2009. The water was refilled in Paradise Bay in November 2009. Testing began during and after park hours in January 2010. A [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii9v5-uEXyI 25-minute video of sequences from the show] was posted on YouTube by a hotel guest staying at [[Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel]], on April 7, 2010. The first public performance was held on June 5, 2010, for the creators of the show and guests. In the week leading up to June 11, private viewings for cast members, contest winners, and a celebrity-filled World Premiere took place.

=== Show elements ===
[[File:World of Color pyrotechnics.jpg|thumb|Pyrotechnics are combined with colored [[water fountains]] to create the show.]]
The show uses 1,200 fountains<ref>{{cite web|url=https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disney-california-adventure/world-of-color/|title=World of Color|work=go.com}}</ref> that can shoot water up to {{convert|200|ft|m|abbr=on}} in the air. Each fountain is equipped with an [[Light-emitting diode|LED]] ring. Other water features include 3 mist screens that combine to make a {{convert|380|ft|m|adj=on}}-long [[mist]] screen on which images are projected (similar but smaller screens are used in ''[[Fantasmic!]]'' at [[Disneyland]] and [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]] at [[Walt Disney World]] in [[Lake Buena Vista, Florida]]). [[Isoparaffin|Isopar]] cannons are capable of shooting flames up to {{convert|50|ft|m|abbr=on}} in the air.<ref>{{cite web |first=Steven |last=Davison |url=http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/01/world-of-color-behind-the-h2o-the-journey-begins/ |title=World of Color – Behind the H<sub>2</sub>O – The Journey Begins |publisher=Disney Parks Blog |date=January 8, 2010 |access-date=January 31, 2011 |archive-date=November 25, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125070635/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/01/world-of-color-behind-the-h2o-the-journey-begins/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> MeeFog and [[laser]]s are used.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/world-of-color-disne-4914/ | work=Los Angeles Times | title=Details emerge about World of Color water show at Disney's California Adventure}}</ref> Previously, projection domes emerged from the water atop telescopic masts and featured lighting effects and video projected onto the inside surface of the domes. However, these were later removed due to maintenance and reliability issues. Laser and video projections are projected onto the Pixar Pier icon behind [[Incredicoaster]]’s vertical loop.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mousetimes.smugmug.com/photos/686770974_vD9te-L.jpg |title=Photo |publisher=SmugMug |author=MouseTimes |access-date=April 7, 2010 |archive-date=July 16, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716095708/http://mousetimes.smugmug.com/photos/686770974_vD9te-L.jpg |url-status=dead }}</ref> A 65' tall telescopic mast<ref>{{cite web|url=http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-Parks/Disneyland-ResortVetera-111109/DSCF2182/710848897_ZTSr2-M-2.jpg |title=Photo |publisher=SmugMug |author=Darkbeer}}</ref> was installed in the bay to create [[Chernabog]] of ''Fantasia'', but the tower was never used in the show and was eventually removed. The LED lighting strings (Phillips ColorKinetics iColorFlex) on [[Pixar Pal-A-Round]], as well as LED lights installed on Incredicoaster, are synchronized to the show.

Lighting towers rise from boxes in front of the viewing area. The lighting towers bordering the viewing area and the bay include speakers, bubble machines, and a handful of [[Vari-Lite|VariLite]] lighting fixtures (VariLite VL3000 spot, which were replaced with Elation Proteus Hybrids in 2021). On either side of the bay, there are additional lighting towers with five Syncrolite SXB-7/3 fixtures (later replaced by VariLite VL6000 Beams). Additional Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures have since been added onto the Incredicoaster, as well as around the Mickey head on the front of the Pixar Pal-A-Round. The viewing area, known as Paradise Park, is situated along the northern shore of Paradise Bay, and can hold up to 4,000 spectators at full capacity. It is multi-tiered, similar to the viewing area for ''[[Fantasmic!|Fantasmic]]'' at [[Disneyland]] in Anaheim, California. It features [[Trellis (architecture)|trellis]]es (They were removed for sight line issues), [[flower]]s, and - formerly - an interactive play fountain during the day. Hidden fountains located in the flower beds in the viewing area are incorporated into show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mouseplanet.com/8922/Disneyland_Resort_Update |title=Disneyland Resort Update (Disneyland Resort Update) |author= MousePlanet Staff |publisher=Mouse Planet |date=July 27, 2009 |access-date=January 31, 2011}}</ref> When ''World of Color Celebrate'' was opened, a large screen shaped like Mickeys head was added to be raised to cover the face on Pixar Pal-A-Round giving the show another projection surface. On nights where winds are too strong, the screen is not pulled up and some projections seen on the Pixar Pal-A-Round head show up on the Incredicoaster's loop area instead. The fountains in the flower beds in the viewing area were replaced by {{CO2}} cannons and additional cannons were placed on the edge of the viewing area on the water. Each cannon has its own LED lighting ring, similar to the fountains. For World Of Color: Winter Dreams, a series of foam machines that could create snowflake shaped foam elements were installed in fake gift boxes throughout the viewing area. The show utilizes an on-PC system to control the laser effects, 4 GrandMA2 Full size consoles, 1 GrandMA2 light console and 7 NPUs to control the rest of the show's elements.

From the show's conception, all versions have presented footage from the [[Walt Disney Studios (division)|Walt Disney Studios]] library, including films from [[Walt Disney Animation Studios]], [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]], [[Walt Disney Pictures]], [[Marvel Studios]], and [[Lucasfilm]].

== Synopsis ==

=== ''World of Color'' ===
Special animation sequences were created using [[Cutout animation|paper animation]] by paper artist Megan Brain, who created many characters for the show.<ref>{{cite web |first=Valarie |last=Sukovaty |url=http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/03/paper-may-fold-into-the-waters-of-world-of-color/ |title=Paper May Fold into the Waters of 'World of Color' |publisher=Disney Parks Blog |date=March 19, 2010 |access-date=January 31, 2011 |archive-date=May 4, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100504203841/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/03/paper-may-fold-into-the-waters-of-world-of-color/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Mark Hammond and Dave Hamilton arranged the music, which was performed by the [[London Symphony Orchestra]] and The Nashville Choir.<ref>{{citation | title = World of Color | publisher = MouseInfo | date = August 28, 2009 | url = http://www.mouseinfo.com/World_of_Color#Fun_Facts | access-date = March 5, 2010 | archive-date = February 27, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120227153516/http://www.mouseinfo.com/World_of_Color#Fun_Facts | url-status = dead }}</ref>

The show begins with [[Dick Wesson (announcer)|Dick Wesson]]'s original introduction to ''[[Walt Disney anthology television series|Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color]]''.  A quote from [[Walt Disney]] appears on the center mist screen; "Every child is blessed with a vivid imagination", and the theme song transforms into the reworked version for ''World of Color''. As the introduction concludes, a projection of [[Ariel (The Little Mermaid)|Ariel]] before a sunset, stretches across the mist screens. The show enters [[The Little Mermaid (1989 film)|''The Little Mermaid'']] portion, with Ariel and [[List of Disney's The Little Mermaid characters#Sebastian|Sebastian]] singing "[[Part of Your World]]" and  "[[Under the Sea]]", respectively. On the last note of "Under the Sea", Crush and Squirt from ''[[Finding Nemo]]'' are seen traveling on the [[East Australian Current]], as the water fountains begin to portray the characteristics of rough surf. As the final [[breaking wave]] clears, the scene with Marlin and Dory encountering the blue whale from the film plays out. As the duo attempt to escape, the scene transitions into the "[[Pines of Rome]]" segment from [[Fantasia 2000#Program|''Fantasia 2000'']]. The bay gradually transforms into an [[outer space]] environment as Eve and WALL-E from ''[[WALL-E]]'' appear and re-enact their "[[WALL-E (soundtrack)|Define Dancing]]" scene. WALL-E, equipped with a [[fire extinguisher]], sprays it throughout the lagoon, forming small clouds as a result. The clouds eventually re-create Andy's room from ''[[Toy Story]]'', with [[Woody (Toy Story)|Woody]] and [[Buzz Lightyear]] appearing shortly thereafter on Andy's bed. Woody rebuffs Buzz's ability to fly, thus Buzz attempts to disprove him and Andy's room is suddenly changed into a battle between Buzz and [[Emperor Zurg]] from ''[[Toy Story 2]]''.

As the bay clears, Carl Fredrickson's house from ''[[Up (2009 film)|Up]]'' briefly makes an appearance before the setting transitions into ''[[Aladdin (1992 Disney film)|Aladdin]]''. With the night sky recreated on the bay, [[List of Disney's Aladdin characters#Aladdin|Aladdin]] and [[Jasmine (Aladdin)|Jasmine]] perform "[[A Whole New World]]" together, until [[List of Disney's Aladdin characters#Genie|the Genie]] abruptly appears and takes control of the show by performing "[[Friend Like Me]]". Once the Genie disappears, the [[Fantasia 2000|Spring Sprite]] from ''Fantasia 2000'' transforms the bay into a lush forest, where [[Pocahontas (character)|Pocahontas]] appears, singing "[[Pocahontas (soundtrack)|Just Around the Riverbend]]". The ''[[Pocahontas (1995 film)|Pocahontas]]'' segment ends with a dramatic fountain overlay set to "Farewell" from it.

After a brief pause, Heimlich from ''[[A Bug's Life]]'' arrives, informing the audience of an approaching [[thunderstorm]]. The storm rapidly intensifies into the thunderstorm scene from ''[[The Old Mill]]'', accompanied by an unsettling instrumental version of "Little April Showers" from ''[[Bambi]]''. As the storm dissipates, [[Jack Sparrow]] from ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean (film series)|Pirates of the Caribbean]]'' emerges from the shadows and "[[Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)]]" is faintly heard. Suddenly, the bay turns blood-red as fountains and flames of fire are orchestrated in tandem with "[[He's a Pirate]]". Battle scenes from the ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' series are projected onto the mist screens before transcending into a sequence dominated by jets of fire.{{ref|1|[Note 1]}} Once the ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' act concludes,{{ref|2|[Note 2]}} the atmosphere of the show's narrative darkens and [[List of The Lion King (franchise) characters#Mufasa|Mufasa]]'s death scene from ''[[The Lion King]]'' unfolds erratically on the bay.

After a brief moment of silence, the show enters its climax. "[[So Close (Jon McLaughlin song)|So Close]]" from ''[[Enchanted (2007 film)|Enchanted]]'' plays as touching scenes from Disney's animated films (including ''The Lion King'', ''Bambi'', ''[[Dumbo]]'', ''[[Tangled]]'',{{ref|3|[Note 3]}} ''[[Lady and the Tramp]]'', ''[[The Princess and the Frog]]'' and ''[[Beauty and the Beast (1991 film)|Beauty and the Beast]]'') are projected. The transformation scene from ''Beauty and the Beast'' takes place, being followed by other famous moments from ''[[Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film)|Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs]]'', ''[[Sleeping Beauty (1959 film)|Sleeping Beauty]]'', and ''[[Cinderella (1950 film)|Cinderella]]''. Immediately following ''Cinderella'', the fountains and lighting turn white and the lagoon fades into darkness. The fountains then slowly begin to regain momentum as they swirl around the lagoon, until [[Tinker Bell#Disney version|Tinker Bell]] appears to enchant the bay, which suddenly blossoms into a myriad of colors. Entering the show's finale, a reprisal of "The Wonderful World of Color" is heard as the bay becomes host to a [[Kaleidoscope|kaleidoscopic]] montage of films, some of which were earlier components of the show (including [[Alice in Wonderland (1951 film)|''Alice in Wonderland'']], ''The Little Mermaid'', ''Finding Nemo'', ''WALL-E'', ''Toy Story'', ''Aladdin'', ''Fantasia 2000'', ''Pocahontas'', ''The Old Mill'', ''Pirates of the Caribbean'', [[The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996 film)|''The Hunchback of Notre Dame'']], ''The Lion King'', ''[[Lilo & Stitch]]'' and ''The Princess and the Frog''). [[Mickey Mouse]] then appears in his iconic "[[The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Dukas)|Sorcerer's Apprentice]]" attire from ''[[Fantasia (1940 film)|Fantasia]]'' and the show concludes with a final series of water, fire, laser and light orchestrations.{{ref|4|[Note 4]}}

'''''Notes:'''''
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* Note 1. {{note|1}}The ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' sequence was extended from May 20, 2011, to June 15, 2012, to promote the release of ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides]]''.<ref>{{cite AV media|title=New World of Color Pirates on Stranger tide Epic Extended Scene & Finales - Panoramic View -HD|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Buug042Uq_Q|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110531102541/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Buug042Uq_Q|archive-date= May 31, 2011|access-date=December 31, 2017|publisher= Asianjma123|format=YouTube}}</ref>
* Note 2. {{note|2}}The original show had a sequence composed of the "[[Fantasia 2000|Firebird Suite]]" (from ''Fantasia 2000''), "[[Night on Bald Mountain]]" (from ''Fantasia'') and "[[Hellfire (song)|Hellfire]]" (from ''[[The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996 film)|The Hunchback of Notre Dame]]''). It was replaced by the extended ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' sequences and has not been restored to the show since 2011. But this has been used in "Villains Night Out!" Halloween mini-parade at [[Hong Kong Disneyland]], as Maleficent morph into a ferocious dragon, determined to claim the castle as her own and invited more villains.
* Note 3. {{note|3}}Replaced ''[[Tarzan (1999 film)|Tarzan]]'' on May 20, 2011.
* Note 4. {{note|4}}The finale was followed by an encore promoting the release of ''[[Tron: Legacy]]''. It ran from October 29, 2010, to March 23, 2011.
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==== Original planned version ====
[[File:World of Color projected logo.jpg|thumb|right|The ''World of Color'' logo projected via laser onto a mist screen]]

Early plans also called for a small orange fountain, named Little Squirt, that was meant to embody [[Walt Disney]]'s artistic and mischievous spirit,<ref>{{cite news| url=http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/world-of-color-disne-4925/ | work=Los Angeles Times | title=Sneak peek: Scene-by-scene preview of World of Color water show at Disney's California Adventure}}</ref> and appear throughout the show. Instead, during the post-show, after all the other fountains turn off, the little orange fountain remains on for a couple seconds as it bows to the audience, then disappears.

A video of a run-through of the show leaked onto the Internet on April 7, 2010. There had been a few changes to the show from the synopsis that had been disclosed for Disney fans in September 2009. Sequences featuring ''Alice in Wonderland'', the Firebird, and Dr. Facilier were missing, the ''Pocahontas''/Heimlich/Little April Showers segment was placed after "A Whole New World," and new ''[[Hercules (1997 film)|Hercules]]'' and ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean (film series)|Pirates of the Caribbean]]'' segments had been added.<ref>{{cite AV media |date= April 9, 2010|title= World of Color full test recorded from the Grand Californian|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii9v5-uEXyI  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/ii9v5-uEXyI |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |url-status=live|access-date= January 31, 2011 |format= YouTube|publisher= laughingplace}}{{cbignore}}</ref> It was also rumored that Disney CEO [[Bob Iger]] wanted a more contemporary soundtrack and that the show was being reworked.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/11/business/11iger.html | work=The New York Times | title=Is Disney's Iger Having a Cinderella Moment? | first=Brooks | last=Barnes | date=April 10, 2010}}</ref> Many of these changes were confirmed when a second video of a run-through leaked onto the Internet.<ref>{{cite AV media |date= April 17, 2010|title= World of Color Full Run-Through – Part 1|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlq3oWPdXPo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/rlq3oWPdXPo |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |url-status=live|access-date= January 31, 2011|format= YouTube|publisher= AllEarsNet}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

Disney launched a website for ''World of Color'' containing interactive features, pictures of on-site testing, and videos. The theme song to "World of Color" has also been posted on the Disneyland website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://adisneyland.disney.go.com/media/dlr_v0200/en_US/special/woc/media/music/theme.mp3 |title=MP3 |publisher=Walt Disney Parks & Resorts |author=Disneyland}}</ref> Although videos of testing have been leaked online, the site shows both the extensive ''[[Alice in Wonderland (1951 film)|Alice in Wonderland]]'' and ''[[The Princess and the Frog]]'' segments of the show that were said to have been cut. The site was launched after leaked videos of testing were posted.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/04/the-date-youve-been-waiting-for-world-of-color-water-spectacular-debuts-june-11-at-disneys-california-adventure-park/ |title=The Date You've Been Waiting For: 'World of Color' Water Spectacular Debuts June&nbsp;11 at Disney's California Adventure Park " Disney Parks Blog |publisher=Disney Parks Blog |date=April 20, 2010 |access-date=January 31, 2011|url-status=dead |first=Heather Hust |last=Rivera|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707220813/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/04/the-date-youve-been-waiting-for-world-of-color-water-spectacular-debuts-june-11-at-disneys-california-adventure-park/|archive-date=July 7, 2012}}</ref>

Singer-songwriter [[Amy Grant]] was going to provide lead vocals for the show's rendition of "The Wonderful World of Color"<ref>{{citation | title = D23 Expo – Day 2, Part 2 | date = September 12, 2009 | publisher = AllEars | url = http://land.allears.net/blogs/lauragilbreath/2009/09/d23_expo_day_2_part_2_1.html | access-date = June 22, 2012}}</ref> but was ultimately replaced in the studio and is not heard in the final version.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://amygrant.com/2010/06/04/update-from-jen/|title=Update From Jen|website=AmyGrant.com|quote=...Disney executives decided they wanted to go in a different direction vocally|date=June 4, 2010|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130117000204/http://amygrant.com/2010/06/04/update-from-jen/|archive-date=January 17, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=World of Color|url=http://www.mouseinfo.com/World_of_Color|access-date=June 26, 2012|archive-date=February 27, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120227153516/http://www.mouseinfo.com/World_of_Color|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==== Temporary scenes and special holiday pre-shows ====
[[File:World of Color (5623303437).jpg|thumb|249x249px|A closeup of the individual fountain nozzles.]]
On October 29, 2010, previews for an encore scene promoting ''[[Tron: Legacy]]'' began, using additional projections and effects on the [[California Screamin']] structure along with improved use of Paradise Park and [[Mickey's Fun Wheel]] lighting in a reworked trailer sequence. The scene was added to the show on November 1, 2010, and was discontinued in March 2011. On May 20, The ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' segment was expanded to include scenes from ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides]]'' and was discontinued on June 15, 2012, the same day that a sequence incorporating ''[[Brave (2012 film)|Brave]]'' premiered.<ref>{{cite web|last=Slater|first=Shawn|title=Disney•Pixar's 'Brave' to Join 'World of Color' at Disney California Adventure Park|url=http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/05/disney-pixars-brave-to-join-world-of-color-at-disney-california-adventure-park/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515231325/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/05/disney-pixars-brave-to-join-world-of-color-at-disney-california-adventure-park/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 15, 2012|publisher=Disney Parks Blog|access-date=May 21, 2012}}</ref>

Beginning in 2011 for the [[Independence Day (United States)|Fourth of July]] season, from July 1 to 4, a special Independence Day preshow was added.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/06/celebrate-america-with-special-independence-day-shows-at-the-disneyland-resort/ |title=Celebrate America with Special Independence Day Shows at the Disneyland Resort |publisher=Disney Parks Blog |date=June 21, 2011 |access-date=July 2, 2011 |first=Erin |last=Glover |archive-date=June 27, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110627145145/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/06/celebrate-america-with-special-independence-day-shows-at-the-disneyland-resort/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Independence Day preshow utilizes fireworks, which the normal show does not use, such as pyro launches from barges on [[Pixar Pier and Paradise Gardens Park|Pixar Pier]], atop of the [[Toy Story Midway Mania]] show building, and backstage behind [[California Screamin']]. In addition, the patriotic music for the pre-show borrows selections from ''[[Disney's Celebrate America]]'', the Fourth of July fireworks show that is presented at the adjacent [[Disneyland|Disneyland Park]] and [[Walt Disney World]]'s [[Magic Kingdom]] park.

On November 11, Disney unveiled a holiday themed intro based on ''[[Prep & Landing]]'' for the 2011 [[Christmas and holiday season|Christmas season]], and to commemorate their 1000th show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/11/world-of-color-celebrates-1000th-performance-tonigh/|title='World of Color' at Disney California Adventure Park Celebrates 1,000th Performance Tonight|work=Disney Parks Blog|access-date=November 12, 2011|archive-date=November 13, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111113003303/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/11/world-of-color-celebrates-1000th-performance-tonigh/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://disneyland.disney.go.com/events/holidays/?CMP=VAN-FY12Holidays_Holidays|title=Holidays at the Disneyland Resort|work=go.com}}</ref>

On December 3, 2011, [[Blizzard Entertainment]] held their annual Christmas party at [[Disney California Adventure]] and for the event a custom ''World of Color'' segment was produced featuring characters and game footage from ''[[Diablo III]]'', ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]]'', and ''[[World of Warcraft]]''.<ref>{{cite AV media |date= December 10, 2011|title= Blizzard Holiday Party 2011 special surprise!|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMtGs65xgkM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/UMtGs65xgkM |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |url-status=live|format= YouTube|publisher= Kithywark}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

During the [[Lunar New Year]] season, the regular show is preceded by a pre-show titled, ''World of Color: Hurry Home—Follow the Journey of Little Lantern'' ''World.'' This six-minute pre-show is the story of a Little Lantern on its journey home to join its Lantern family in celebrating Lunar New Year features animated appearances by Mulan and Mushu in “dream sequences” inspired by traditional Chinese paper cut-out style animation and a score highlighted by an original arrangement of the music created for the grand opening ceremony of Shanghai Disney Resort by Academy Award-winning composer [[Tan Dun]] (“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”).<ref name="go.com">{{cite web |title=Lunar New Year Celebration Expands to 17 Days, Jan. 20 through Feb. 5, at Disney California Adventure Park |url=https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/12/lunar-new-year-celebration-expands-to-17-days-jan-20-through-feb-5-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ |access-date=January 26, 2017 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202130018/https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/12/lunar-new-year-celebration-expands-to-17-days-jan-20-through-feb-5-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

To promote [[Pixar]]'s ''[[Elemental (2023 film)|Elemental]]'', ''World of Color: One'' was preceded by a limited-time pre-show titled, ''Elemental Connection'' which debuted on June 2, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 16, 2023 |title=Celebrate the Release of Disney and Pixar’s 'Elemental' with New Merch, Experiences |url=https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/06/celebrate-release-of-disney-and-pixars-elemental-with-new-merch-experiences/ |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=Disney Parks Blog |language=en-US |archive-date=June 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230617152601/https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/06/celebrate-release-of-disney-and-pixars-elemental-with-new-merch-experiences/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

To promote Disney's ''[[Wish (film)|Wish]]'', ''World of Color: Seasons of Light'' was preceded by a limited-time six-minute pre-show titled, ''Wish'', which debuted on November 17, 2023, which was part of The Walt Disney Company's 100th Anniversary celebration.{{cn|date=May 2024}}

To promote Pixar's ''[[Inside Out 2]]'', ''World of Color: One'' was preceded by a limited-time pre-show titled, ''Emotional Rollercoaster'', which debuted on May 31, 2024.{{cn|date=May 2024}}

To promote Disney's ''[[Moana 2]]'', ''World of Color: Seasons of Light'' was preceded by a limited-time pre-show titled, ''Boat Snack'', which debuted on November 16, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-08 |title=First Look at 'Moana 2' Water Short Coming to 'World of Color – Season of Light' at Disney California Adventure - WDW News Today |url=https://wdwnt.com/2024/11/first-look-moana-2-water-short-dca/ |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=wdwnt.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Subsequent versions ==
Following the debut of the original ''World of Color'' show in 2010, several different full-length iterations have been produced, often replacing the traditional show completely during park celebrations and holiday seasons.

=== ''World of Color: Winter Dreams'' ===
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From November 15, 2013, to January 6, 2014, a full-length show titled ''World of Color: Winter Dreams'' debuted. Hosted by [[Olaf (Frozen)|Olaf the Snowman]], the show celebrates the winter season with several holiday-themed segments, featuring scenes from ''[[Frozen (2013 film)|Frozen]]'', ''[[Toy Story (franchise)|Toy Story]]'', ''[[Bambi]]'', [[Fantasia (1940 film)|''Fantasia'']], ''[[One Hundred and One Dalmatians]]'', ''[[Prep and Landing]]'', ''[[Secret of the Wings]]'', ''[[Tangled]]'', ''[[Wreck-It Ralph]]'', ''[[Melody Time]]'', ''[[Lady and the Tramp]]'', ''[[Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas]]'', ''[[Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas]]'', and various vintage [[Mickey Mouse]] shorts.<ref>{{cite news|title=Disneyland Resort Debuts 'World of Color – Winter Dreams,' a Merry New Spectacular for 2013 Holiday Season|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/disneyland-resort-debuts-world-of-color----winter-dreams-a-merry-new-spectacular-for-2013-holiday-season-216954411.html|access-date=July 27, 2013|newspaper=PR Newswire|date=July 27, 2013}}</ref> The show incorporates traditional holiday-related music, including [[Eric Whitacre]]'s "Glow",<ref>{{cite web|last=Glover|first=Erin|title=Lend Your Voice to 'World of Color – Winter Dreams' at Disney California Adventure Park|url=http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/09/lend-your-voice-to-world-of-color-winter-dreams-at-disney-california-adventure-park/|work=The Walt Disney Company|publisher=The Disney Parks Blog|access-date=November 18, 2013|date=September 24, 2013|archive-date=November 26, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131126162245/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/09/lend-your-voice-to-world-of-color-winter-dreams-at-disney-california-adventure-park/|url-status=dead}}</ref> "[[Carol of the Bells]]", "[[Let it Snow]]", "[[It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year]]", "[[I'll Be Home for Christmas]]", "[[Believe (Josh Groban song)|Believe]]", "[[Silent Night]]", "[[Noël (Josh Groban album)|Thankful]]", the "[[Nutcracker Suite]]", "[[Jingle Bells]]", "[[I Have a Little Dreidel]]", "[[Feliz Navidad (song)|Feliz Navidad]]", "[[Joy to the World]]", and "[[Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas]]", as well as Disney songs, such as "[[I See the Light]]", "[[Let It Go (Disney song)|Let It Go]]" and "[[In Summer]]". The show features vocals by [[Heather Headley]].

In November 2014, ''World of Color: Winter Dreams'' opened with a different show than its pilot year. The pre-show segment of Glow has been removed; its music plays after the post-show segment as exit music. There is a reorganization of the ''Toy Story'' version of ''[[The Nutcracker]]'' with one song cut. Overall the show faced major rearrangement, such as additional songs from ''Frozen'', including "[[Love Is an Open Door]]" and "[[Do You Want to Build a Snowman?]]". In the "Believe" segment, the old paper animation and guest made greeting cards were replaced with both new and familiar scenes from ''[[Big Hero 6 (film)|Big Hero 6]]'', ''[[Peter Pan (1953 film)|Peter Pan]]'', ''[[Alice in Wonderland (1951 film)|Alice in Wonderland]]'', ''[[The Princess and the Frog]]'', ''[[The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996 film)|The Hunchback of Notre Dame]]'', ''[[The Little Mermaid (1989 film)|The Little Mermaid]]'', ''[[Cinderella (1950 film)|Cinderella]]'', ''[[Brave (2012 film)|Brave]]'', ''[[Beauty and the Beast (1991 film)|Beauty and the Beast]]'', ''[[Aladdin (1992 Disney film)|Aladdin]]'' and ''[[Pinocchio (1940 film)|Pinocchio]]''.

In November 2015, two different ''World of Color'' shows were presented back-to-back: ''Winter Dreams'' was followed by ''World of Color: Celebrate!''. "Love Is an Open Door" from ''Frozen'' was removed and the additional lights installed for ''World of Color: Celebrate!'' on California Screamin' were incorporated into ''Winter Dreams''. The rest of the show is the same as the show from the 2014 holiday season. The scrim made for ''World of Color – Celebrate!'' to cover Mickey's head on Mickey's Fun Wheel is raised up before ''Winter Dreams'' but is only used for ''Celebrate''.

=== ''World of Color: Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney'' ===
{{See also|Celebrate! Tokyo Disneyland}}[[File:WOCCIntro.jpg|thumb|282x282px|The intro of ''World of Color: Celebrate!'']]
Premiering on May 22, 2015, as part of the [[Disneyland Resort]]'s 60th Anniversary celebration, the ''World of Color'' show was changed to ''World of Color: Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney''. Dedicated to [[Walt Disney]]'s legacy, this special edition of the show is hosted by [[Neil Patrick Harris]] and [[Mickey Mouse]], and features music and imagery from Disney films and theme parks.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Martin|first1=Hugo|title=Disneyland to launch new parade, fireworks for 60th anniversary|url=http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-disneyland-60th-anniversary-20150128-story.html|access-date=January 30, 2015|work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Slater|first1=Shawn|title=All-New 'World of Color' Show Coming to Disney California Adventure Park for Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, Beginning May 22|url=http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/01/all-new-world-of-color-show-coming-to-disney-california-adventure-park-for-disneyland-resort-diamond-celebration-beginning-may-22/|access-date=January 30, 2015|work=The Disney Parks Blog|date=January 28, 2015|archive-date=January 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129203315/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/01/all-new-world-of-color-show-coming-to-disney-california-adventure-park-for-disneyland-resort-diamond-celebration-beginning-may-22/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Under the direction of [[Steve Davison]], the show took nearly three years to develop.<ref name=OCCelebrate>{{cite news|last1=Pimentel|first1=Joseph|title=Video: Watch Disney California Adventure's new 'World of Color' show as an homage to Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse|url=http://www.ocregister.com/articles/disney-662585-walt-disneyland.html|access-date=September 4, 2015|work=The Orange County Register|date=July 27, 2015}}</ref> The show was returned to its original format on September 6, 2016.<ref name="Welcome Back Favorite Entertainment Spectaculars at Disneyland Resort This Fall">{{cite web|url=https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/08/welcome-back-favorite-entertainment-spectaculars-at-disneyland-resort-this-fall/|title=Welcome Back Favorite Entertainment Spectaculars at Disneyland Resort This Fall|work=Disney Parks Blog|access-date=August 2, 2016|archive-date=August 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820162020/https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/08/welcome-back-favorite-entertainment-spectaculars-at-disneyland-resort-this-fall/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

''Celebrate!'' contains five sections:<ref name=Official60>{{cite news|title="World of Color – Celebrate!" Fun Facts|url=http://disneylandnews.com/fact-sheets/2015/05/19/world-of-color-celebrate-fun-facts/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160403190332/http://disneylandnews.com/fact-sheets/2015/05/19/world-of-color-celebrate-fun-facts/|url-status=dead |archive-date=April 3, 2016 |access-date=June 2, 2015|work=Disneyland Resort|publisher=The Walt Disney Company|date=2015|format=Press release}}</ref>
*"Opening": Hosts [[Neil Patrick Harris]] and [[Mickey Mouse]] are introduced, accompanied by a new arrangement of the ''World of Color'' theme. Harris begins to describe [[Walt Disney]]'s lifetime achievements and milestones including in the creation of Mickey, feature animation, and the conception of [[Disneyland]]. Archival footage of Disney is featured throughout the subsequent scenes.
*"It Was All Started by a Mouse": Dedicated to the creation and career of Mickey Mouse, featuring footage from [[Mickey Mouse (film series)|Mickey Mouse cartoons and feature films]] including the "[[The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Dukas)|Sorcerer's Apprentice]]" segment from ''[[Fantasia (1940 film)|Fantasia]]'' and the ''[[Mickey Mouse Club]]'' theme song.
*"The Golden Age of Animation": Highlights the significance of the first feature-length animated film, [[Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film)|''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'']], followed by a montage of animated feature films from [[Walt Disney Animation Studios]] and [[Pixar|Pixar Animation Studios]]. The montage concludes with the "[[Let It Go (Disney song)|Let It Go]]" sequence from ''[[Frozen (2013 film)|Frozen]]''.
*"The Dream of Disneyland": Focusing on the creation of Disneyland park, with iconic attractions found across the [[Disneyland Resort]], including the [[Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room|Enchanted Tiki Room]], [[Splash Mountain]], [[Radiator Springs Racers]], [[Pirates of the Caribbean (attraction)|Pirates of the Caribbean]], [[The Haunted Mansion|Haunted Mansion]], [[It's a Small World]], and [[Star Tours – The Adventures Continue]], with the latter incorporating footage from ''[[Star Wars: The Force Awakens]]''. The sequence is ended with a newly recorded rendition of  "[[Forever Young (Bob Dylan song)|Forever Young]]" performed by [[Christina Perri]].
*"Finale – Infinity & Beyond – A Celebration for Years to Come": The show's finale with a tribute to Walt Disney's legacy, featuring archival images of Walt Disney throughout his career, imagery from [[Walt Disney Parks and Resorts|Disney parks]] worldwide, as well as scenes from various [[Walt Disney Studios (division)|Walt Disney Studios]] films.
The post-show includes a fountain overlay set to Perri's renditions of [[Bob Dylan]]'s "[[Forever Young (Bob Dylan song)|Forever Young]]" and [[Howard Ashman]] and [[Marvin Hamlisch]]'s "[[Smile (musical)|Disneyland]]".

=== ''World of Color: Season of Light'' ===

In September 2016, Disney announced that ''World of Color: Winter Dreams'' would be replaced with a brand new holiday show called ''World of Color: Season of Light'', which will "celebrate the warm and heartfelt spirit of the holidays." and feature Disney moments intertwined with the holidays.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/09/holidays-at-the-disneyland-resort-return-november-10-through-january-8-with-new-world-of-color-festival-of-holidays-and-more/|title=Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Return November 10 through January 8 with New 'World of Color,' Festival of Holidays and More|access-date=October 30, 2016|archive-date=October 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030203224/https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/09/holidays-at-the-disneyland-resort-return-november-10-through-january-8-with-new-world-of-color-festival-of-holidays-and-more/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/09/world-of-color-season-of-light-is-glowing-into-disney-california-adventure-park-november-10/|title='World of Color – Season of Light' Is Glowing Into Disney California Adventure Park November 10|access-date=October 30, 2016|archive-date=October 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030141450/https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/09/world-of-color-season-of-light-is-glowing-into-disney-california-adventure-park-november-10/|url-status=dead}}</ref> This version features holiday songs and incorporates moments from Disney films to illustrate such songs.

The following songs are included in the show with the featured films in parentheses.
* Intro Medley: "[[Deck the Halls]]"/"[[Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas]]"/"[[It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year]]"/"[[Santa Claus is Coming to Town]]"/"[[Deck the Halls]]"/"[[Joy to the World]]"
* "[[The Christmas Song]]" by [[Nat King Cole]] (''[[Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas]]'', ''[[Mickey's Christmas Carol]]'')
* "[[White Christmas (song)|White Christmas]]", "[[Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!|Let it Snow]]" by [[Dean Martin]] (''[[Frozen (2013 film)|Frozen]]'', ''[[The Art of Skiing]]'', ''[[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]]'', ''[[Melody Time]]'')
* "[[Baby, It's Cold Outside]]" by [[Michael Bublé]] and [[Idina Menzel]] (''[[Cinderella (1950 film)|Cinderella]]'', ''[[Aladdin (1992 Disney film)|Aladdin]]'', ''[[Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film)|Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs]]'', ''[[Sleeping Beauty (1959 film)|Sleeping Beauty]]'', ''[[Tangled]]'', ''[[Tarzan (1999 film)|Tarzan]]'', ''[[Beauty and the Beast (1991 film)|Beauty and the Beast]]'', ''[[Pocahontas (1995 film)|Pocahontas]]'', ''[[The Little Mermaid (1989 film)|The Little Mermaid]]'')
* "[[Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas]]" by [[Amy Grant]] (''[[Lady and the Tramp]]'', ''[[Tarzan (1999 film)|Tarzan]]'', ''Tangled'', ''[[The Lion King]]'', ''[[Finding Nemo]]'', ''[[Pinocchio (1940 film)|Pinocchio]]'', ''[[Inside Out (2015 film)|Inside Out]]'', ''[[Bambi]]'', ''[[Toy Story]]'', ''[[The Good Dinosaur]]'', ''[[Up (2009 film)|Up]]'', ''[[The Jungle Book (1967 film)|The Jungle Book]]'', ''[[Hercules (1997 film)|Hercules]]'', ''[[Mulan (1998 film)|Mulan]]'', ''[[Zootopia]]'', ''[[Dumbo]]'')
* "[[Mele Kalikimaka]]" by [[Bing Crosby]] and [[the Andrews Sisters]] (''[[Lilo & Stitch]]'')
* "[[Feliz Navidad (song)|Feliz Navidad]]" by [[José Feliciano]] (''[[The Three Caballeros]]'')
* "[[O Tannenbaum]]", "[[The Nutcracker|Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]]"/"[[The Nutcracker|Russian Dance]]" by [[Pentatonix]] (''[[Fantasia (1940 film)|Fantasia]]'')
* "[[Wizards in Winter]]" by [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]] (''Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas'')
* "[[Blue Christmas (song)|Blue Christmas]]" by [[Elvis Presley]] (''Inside Out'')
* "[[Noël (Josh Groban album)|Thankful]]" by [[Heather Headley]] (''Up'', ''[[Toy Story 3]]'', ''[[The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996 film)|The Hunchback of Notre Dame]]'', ''The Lion King'', ''Hercules'', ''Pocahontas'', ''[[WALL-E]]'', ''[[The Princess and the Frog]]'', ''[[Peter Pan (1953 film)|Peter Pan]]'', ''[[Wreck-It Ralph]]'', ''[[Monsters, Inc.]]'', ''Zootopia'', ''Frozen'', ''Tangled'')
* "[[Let There Be Peace on Earth (song)|Let There Be Peace on Earth]]" by Heather Headley 
* "This Is My Wish" by Kevin Ross
* "[[Joy to the World]]" by Heather Headley

The ''World of Color: Season of Light'' has remained the same as of 2016.

=== ''World of Color: Celebrate You!'' ===
On September 15, 2016, Disney hosted a special private event to honor their Disneyland Resort employees and cast members who served magic in the parks for 10 years to 60 years. This show was a two-time spectacular only made for those special events. The show was held at Paradise Bay at Disney California Adventure on September 15, 2016, [[Cinderella Castle]] at [[Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom]] in the following months, and at Disney California Adventure again in November 2019 and November 2022.

The show featured the World of Color stage itself, and during the show, it also synchronized fireworks to it (fireworks on World of Color are mainly featured only for special events, e.g. July 4 pre-shows, New Year's Eve, special events, private events, etc.)

The theme used for the show is ''[[Fantasy in the Sky]]'', even though the show itself had a variety of songs featured in it. After the show included the Diamond Celebration Theme Music "''Live the Magic''" as the exit music. However, the ballad version was used for the exit music.

===''World of Color: Villainous''===
On September 17, 2019, during [[Mickey's Halloween Party|Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party]] nights, the water show had a makeover with a villain-themed show called ''Villainous''. The story focused on a young girl named Shelley Marie who has encounters with many [[Disney Villains]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/learn-more-about-the-twisted-tale-world-of-color-nighttime-spectacular-villainous-at-oogie-boogie-bash-a-disney-halloween-party-at-disney-california-adventure-park/|title=Learn More About the Twisted Tale: 'World of Color' Nighttime Spectacular – 'Villainous!' at Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure Park|first=Michael|last=Ramirez|website=DisneyParksBlog|date=August 13, 2019|access-date=August 16, 2019|archive-date=August 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190816211148/https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/learn-more-about-the-twisted-tale-world-of-color-nighttime-spectacular-villainous-at-oogie-boogie-bash-a-disney-halloween-party-at-disney-california-adventure-park/|url-status=dead}}</ref> This version was only played during the 2019 [[Halloween]] season.

=== ''World of Color: One'' ===

[[File:World of color one.jpg|thumb|World of Color: One in February 2023]]
''World of Color: One'' celebrates the storytelling legacy started by Walt Disney a century ago, as part of Disney's centennial celebration. It tells a new story of how a single action, like a drop of water, creates a ripple that can grow into a wave of change. The show depicts the journeys of some of the most courageous and inspiring characters, such as [[Pocahontas (character)|Pocahontas]], [[Mirabel Madrigal]], [[Ratatouille (film)|Remy]], [[Soul (2020 film)|Joe Gardner]], [[Coco (2017 film)|Miguel]], [[Luke Skywalker]], [[Simba]], [[Mulan (Disney character)|Mulan]], [[Moana (character)|Moana]], and [[Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|the Avengers]]. The show is the first Disneyland Resort nighttime spectacular to showcase characters and films created from [[Walt Disney Animation Studios]], [[Pixar]], [[Star Wars|Lucasfilm]], and [[Marvel Studios]] together in one production.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kragen |first=Pam |date=February 1, 2023 |title=Disneyland Resort is taking a 100-year dive into its history for yearlong celebration at Anaheim theme parks |work=The San Diego Union-Tribune |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/travel/story/2023-02-01/disneyland-resort-is-taking-a-100-year-dive-into-its-history-for-yearlong-celebration-at-anaheim-theme-parks |access-date=February 1, 2023}}</ref> The show also features a new original song, "Start a Wave", featuring vocalist, Loren Allred and written by Cody Fry.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/news/2023/01/06/disney-teases-new-world-of-color-show-as-theme-park-prepares-company-s-100th-anniversary-celebration#:~:text=Disneyland%20officials%20said%20the%20new%20%22World%20of%20Color%20%2D%20One%22,and%20sung%20by%20Loren%20Allred | title=Disney teases new World of Color show ahead of 100th anniversary }}</ref> ''World of Color: One'' debuted on January 27, 2023.

The following films are included in the show with featured music in parentheses: ''[[Pocahontas (1995 film)|Pocahontas]]'' ("[[Colors of the Wind]]"), ''[[Encanto]]'' ("Waiting on a Miracle"), [[Ratatouille (film)|''Ratatouille'']], ''[[Soul (2020 film)|Soul]]'', ''[[Coco (2017 film)|Coco]]'' ("[[Remember Me (Coco song)|Remember Me]]"), ''[[Star Wars]]'' ("[[Star Wars (Main Title)|Main Title theme]]" / "Binary Sunset"), ''[[The Lion King]]'', ''[[Mulan (1998 film)|Mulan]]'' ("[[Reflection (song)|Reflection]]"), [[Moana (2016 film)|''Moana'']] ("[[How Far I'll Go]]" / "I Am Moana"), and [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (''The'' ''Avengers'' theme).

''World of Color: One'' was replaced on May 16, 2025 with ''World of Color: Happiness!'' in honor of the Disneyland Resort's 70th Anniversary.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Ace |first=Shannen |date=2025-05-14 |title=PHOTOS, VIDEO: New 'World of Color Happiness!' with Muppets Pre-Show at Disney California Adventure - WDWNT |url=https://wdwnt.com/2025/05/photos-video-new-world-of-color-happiness-with-muppets-pre-show-at-disney-california-adventure/ |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=WDW News Today |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== ''World of Color: Happiness!'' ===
''World of Color: Happiness!'' explores happiness and is hosted by the emotions from ''[[Inside Out (2015 film)|Inside Out]]'' and ''[[Inside Out 2]]''. The pre-show features [[the Muppets]], marking the characters first appearance in a Disneyland nightime spectacular. ''World of Color: Happiness!'' debuted on May 14, 2025.

The following films are included in the show with featured music in parentheses: ''[[Inside Out (2015 film)|Inside Out]]'' ("Bundle of Joy"), ''[[The Muppet Movie]]'' ("[[Rainbow Connection]]"), ''[[Tarzan (1999 film)|Tarzan]]'' ("[[Tarzan (1999 soundtrack)|Trashin' the Camp]]"), ''[[Turning Red]]'' ("[[Nobody Like U]]"), ''[[Mulan]]'' ("[[True to your Heart]]"), ''[[A Goofy Movie]]'' ("I2I"), ''[[Wish (film)|Wish]]'' ("This Wish"), ''[[Tangled]]'' ("[[I've Got a Dream]]" / "[[When Will My Life Begin?|When Will My Life Begin]]"), ''[[The Incredibles]]'' ("The Glory Days"), ''[[Moana (2016 film)|Moana]]'' ("[[How Far I'll Go]]"), ''[[Hercules (1997 film)|Hercules]]'' ("[[Go the Distance]]"), ''[[Encanto]]'' ("[[Surface Pressure]]"), ''[[Frozen 2|Frozen II]]'' ("[[Into the Unknown (song)|Into the Unknown]]").

== See also ==
* ''[[Rivers of Light]]''
* ''[[Epcot Forever]]''
* ''[[Harmonious (Epcot)|Harmonious]]''
* ''[[Fantasmic!]]''
* ''[[Luminous: The Symphony of Us]]''

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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== External links ==
{{Commons category|World of Color}}
* {{Official website|http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneys-california-adventure/world-of-color/}}
* {{YouTube|SkRdkyIs9ns|Aerial View}}

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