>Music has always played a big part in Disney Films and television shows. From Some Day my Prince Will Come to Miley Cyrus, the Disney Studios have always used music as one of the elements to add Magical Experiences to their productions. The Walt Disney World Resort is no different. Music fills the air, it is around you at all times and without it, Disney World would not be Disney World. But many people miss it. They hear it as white noise, not as part of the Experience. So, I offer for you today, the Unknown Magic of the Music of Walt Disney World.

In the Theme Parks, music is a key element to the experience. Each attraction has its own music. Some of them are so Famous that the mere mention of them will put the tune in your head for the rest of the day. Others are not as famous, but if you ride the

attraction more than once during your trip, you will be able to sing along with some of the song as you are enjoying a Magical Experience on the ride. Not only do the attractions have a soundtrack, but so does every other area in Walt Disney World. For example, each of the seven lands in the Magic Kingdom has its own special area music loop; from the entrance medley of Main Street USA, to the Fife and Drum music in Liberty Square. In every case, the music adds to the atmosphere of the area.

It is the same in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where the music adds to the feel of being on a Hollywood movie set in the 1930’s or 40’s. The music on Hollywood Boulevard is different than that of the music and sounds on the Streets of America.

The music on Hollywood Boulevard is noticeable, as is the music on The Tower of Terror and Rock n Roller Coaster. The background sounds in the other areas of the Hollywood Studios, for example the music that plays in Pixar Place, are more subtle.

The music in Epcot is also subtle, but it adds to the atmosphere in different ways. In Future World each attraction has its own music, but the areas surrounding these attractions has themed music also. Some of the music in the areas of Epcot enhances
 each area so much, that it gives you the feeling that you have actually left Florida and have entered another place. This is especially true in the World Showcase, where the sounds and music make you feel as if you are actually in a different country.
 Even in the Animal Kingdom, they have music playing that is very often overlooked, because it is so subtle that you don’t notice it.

Each Resort Hotel (as mentioned in my post from the other day) has its own theme and the music played there goes along with the theme. The music through-out the Resorts is very subtle, but without it, the Resorts would not be the same. The music adds to the feeling

of comfort and relaxation. Some of the Pool bars play different music to go along with the theme of the Resort also.

There is music in other places that is not so subtle. For example at Winter Summer Land, the miniature golf course near Blizzard Beach, the music played is very important to the feel of the two courses. Depending on which course you play, you will either sing along with the Beach Boys or with Classic Christmas carols.

With all this music around you in Walt Disney World, the question is posed, “How is it an Unknown Magic?” Well, it’s because the music at Disney World is like the color scheme of the Resorts or the landscaping of the parks. The Disney Imagineers use Music in Walt Disney World to enhance the feel of where you are without being intrusive. (Except in certain cases where the song is so strong, you can’t help singing it and having it in your head throughout the day).

So, now you know, the best part of this Unknown Magic is that you can enjoy it as a Magical Experience at any moment of your vacation. All you have to do is stop and listen.