How does Disney sync up the music and lighting with nighttime parade floats?
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Creator's Key Takeaways
We use something called linear time coder LTC.
Each performer is equipped with a wireless time code feed connected to their costume and props.
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Sparkling lights and musical sounds bring magic to the night in Disney spectaculars like Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, but how does Disney sync up the music and lighting on the floats and performers? Luckily, Tom Morrow 2.0 knows the right people from Disney Live Entertainment to answer this question on Imagineer That! ✅ What you’ll learn: • Disney uses Linear Time Code (LTC)—an audio-based timing signal that keeps music, lighting, video, and effects perfectly synchronized • Syncing ensures each float’s music matches its characters—so Moana stays with Moana, and Coco doesn’t accidentally play on the wrong float • Performers wear costumes and props connected to a wireless time code feed, triggering lights and effects at the exact right moment 📖 Read more on Disney Parks Blog → https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/imagineer-that-returns-with-tom-morrow-2-0/ 🎥 *About the Series* Imagineer That! is back! Follow Tom Morrow 2.0, a zany mini-animatronic with insider access to Walt Disney Imagineering, as he answers your biggest questions and reveals the magic behind Disney attractions. 🔍 *Explore More Episodes* 🎥 How do Disney Imagineers make things look old and creepy? → https://youtu.be/wkC-B7PNMCI 🎥 How do Disney Imagineers make mountains? → https://youtu.be/YLZlSxFU1rE 🎥 How do Disney Imagineers think up new rides? → https://youtu.be/0gal-ucgFKU *Follow Walt Disney Imagineering* 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waltdisneyimagineering/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/walt-disney-imagineering/ 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for more Imagineering stories! → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4DavIB24rEr5waVY5AgZLg *Follow Disney Live Entertainment* 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/disneyliveentertainment 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/disney-live-entertainment/ 🌐 *Learn More About WDI* Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative powerhouse behind the magic of Disney’s global destinations. From concept to creation, our Imagineers blend storytelling, art, science, and technology to craft unforgettable experiences for families around the world. Find out more → https://sites.disney.com/waltdisneyimagineering/ 💬 Drop a 💡 if you felt in sync watching this episode!