''Disney's Nightmare in the Sky'' (

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show that took place during 2010 Disney's Haunted Halloween at

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History

Prior to 2010 Disney's Haunted Halloween, the evening's fireworks show was the original ''

Disney in the Stars ''Disney in the Stars'' (Traditional Chinese: 「星夢奇緣」煙花表演) was the nightly fireworks performance at the Hong Kong Disneyland theme park in Lantau, Hong Kong. Based on a similar format used in the '' Fantasy in the Sky'' fir ...

'' show, with the addition of a Halloween-themed finale. ''Nightmare in the Sky'' was created by Disney's Creative Entertainment division specifically for the event, first premiering in 2010. The show was mixed with

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'' and

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Halloween Screams ''Halloween Screams: A Villainous Surprise in the Skies'' is a Halloween-themed fireworks show that is presented at Disneyland during the seasonal Mickey's Halloween Party event. Based on the similarly-themed, former fireworks show '' HalloWishe ...

''. It is hosted by

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's ''

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''.

Show soundtrack

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Grim Grinning Ghosts "Grim Grinning Ghosts (The Screaming Song)" is the theme song for The Haunted Mansion attractions at Disney theme parks. It was composed by Buddy Baker, with lyrics written by X Atencio. Its melody has been adapted for numerous uses since its compo ...

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) * Maleficent's Visit: ** " This is Halloween" (from ''

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) * "A Little Night Music Scary-oke" Medley ** "The Elegant Captain Hook" (from ''

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" (from the ''

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'' short, ''The Skeleton Dance'') (

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, adapted by

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) ** "Court of Miracles" (from ''

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'') (Menken) * Maleficent's Power-Up: ** "Arabian Nights" (from ''

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'') (Menken) ** "

Night on Bald Mountain ''Night on Bald Mountain'' (russian: Ночь на лысой горе, translit=Noch′ na lysoy gore, links=no), also known as ''Night on the Bare Mountain'', is a series of compositions by Modest Mussorgsky (1839–1881). Inspired by Russian ...

" (from ''

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) ** " Hellfire" (from ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame'') (Menken) * "Halloween Scream-Along" and "Grim Grinning Ghosts (reprise)" in a "Scream-Along" medley finale

References

External links

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUTrnzbOWCk {{Disney nighttime shows Former Walt Disney Parks and Resorts attractions Hong Kong Disneyland Walt Disney Parks and Resorts fireworks