‘Inside Out 2’ Pre-Show Debuts Ahead of ‘World of Color — ONE’ at Disney California Adventure

A new “Inside Out 2” pre-show is now performing ahead of “World of Color – ONE” at Disney California Adventure.

‘Inside Out 2’ Pre-Show at ‘World of Color – ONE’

Nighttime water show with colorful projection of animated characters on mist, vibrant fountains, and a large ferris wheel in the background, partially hidden by the display. Tune in for the daily recap to relive every mesmerizing moment.

The new “Emotional Rollercoaster” pre-show inspired by “Inside Out 2” premiered on May 31 at Disney California Adventure. The show features favorite characters from “Inside Out” and new characters from the upcoming “Inside Out 2”, which releases in theaters on June 14.

A night scene at Disney California Adventure showcases the World of Color — ONE, featuring a large "Inside Out 2" projection on a water mist screen, surrounded by illuminated structures and a Ferris wheel in the background.

The pre-show begins with the “Inside Out 2” logo.

A nighttime water fountain show features colorful illuminated jets of water and a projected image of an animated character from Inside Out 2, with the Ferris wheel at Disney California Adventure visible in the background.

Joy, the main character in both films, makes numerous appearances throughout the show.

Experience the World of Color ONE at Disney California Adventure, a nighttime water show featuring illuminated fountains and a large, glowing cartoon face from Inside Out 2 projected on a Ferris wheel in the background.

Eventually, Joy gives way to Anger as the water in the fountains turns red ahead of his grand entrance.

A night scene at Disney California Adventure shows a water fountain display illuminated in red. A large, glowing cartoonish face is projected among the red lights, reminiscent of "Inside Out 2." This mesmerizing spectacle is part of the new World of Color — ONE show.

Anger screams as the fountains shoot high into the air and red lights illuminate behind him.

A large, vertical burst of flames erupts amidst a dark background with a line of small silhouetted figures below, surrounded by smaller water jet fountains in the spectacular World of Color show at Disney California Adventure.

A flame erupts into the sky as the mist screen and Anger disappear.

An animated character is projected on water sprays at Disney California Adventure's nighttime show, World of Color, with colorful lights and a Ferris wheel in the background.

Anxiety, a new character from “Inside Out 2”, makes her debut, as he and Joy share a mist screen.

A nighttime amusement park scene featuring a Ferris wheel lit up with purple and pink lights, surrounded by water fountains and colorful light beams, sets the stage for the exciting Inside Out 2 Pre Show.

Embarrassment, another new character from the upcoming film, appears in the show with Sadness.

A night scene of a colorful light and water show against a dark sky, with the Ferris wheel at Disney California Adventure illuminated in the background and silhouettes of people watching in the foreground.

Disgust, an original emotion from the first film, also appears in the show.

A nighttime water show with laser lights projects a large pair of animal eyes on mist in front of a Ferris wheel at Disney California Adventure. As part of the World of Color — ONE spectacle, colorful light beams are spread across the water and the surrounding area.

The show also features an external view of Riley, the teenage girl harboring all of these emotions inside of her.

Experience the enchanting World of Color — ONE at Disney California Adventure. This nighttime water and light show features colorful illuminated fountains and projections of beloved characters from Inside Out 2 on mist, all set against the backdrop of a stunning Ferris wheel.

Near the end of the show, many of the characters come together. Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust from “Inside Out” are joined by Anxiety, Envy, and Embarrassment from “Inside Out 2”.

This is not the first time a pre-show has run ahead of an iteration of “World of Color.” In 2023, a “Wish” pre-show ran to coincide with the release of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film. Last June, Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” was also featured in a pe-show ahead of its release.

Nighttime view of an amusement park with an illuminated ferris wheel featuring a character's face, vibrant light displays reflecting on water, and crowds enjoying the Inside Out 2 Pre Show.

“World of Color — ONE” runs nightly on Paradise Bay in Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure. The nighttime show runs once or twice per night, depending on the day of the week, with showtimes of 9 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.

“Inside Out 2” releases in theaters on June 14, and many experts predict it will have the highest-grossing opening of any film this year.

Watch the pre-show in our video:

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