Happily Ever After on Piano - Walt Disney World - by Gijs Music

[@gijspiano]

Hi everyone! If you enjoyed this video, you might like my newest video too: Luminous: The Symphony of Us (EPCOT) on piano! Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp6nlGSPp8aqp5o

[@wakingupbeautiful4039]

Is there somewhere I can download your songs? Your Wishes song youtube wont let me watch anymore and its my nightly routine to put my daughter to bed with. Thank you❤

[@gijspiano]

Yes! I recorded the entire show, not just the theme song. 🎹✨ The video is almost 23 minutes long and is one of the most challenging projects I’ve ever worked on. The music is exactly in sync with the actual soundtrack of the show, so thanks to the amazing footage of The DIS and green screen magic you can enjoy Disney's Magic Kingdom's Happily Ever After fireworks show with piano music!

[@psadelachute363]

Gijs Music Hallo, Gijs Geweldige video, het is leuk om weer van je te horen. We hebben jou en je muziek gemist Zorg voor 👍

[@annapaolafavila6908]

Just came back home after completing a Disney Program, it's been so hard for me to re-adapt. Your video brought me back all the wonderful magical memories, thank you so much!!! You've got me in tears of happiness.

[@gijspiano]

Anna Paola Favila Thank you for your nice comment! I love that music brings back great memories. I hope you had a wonderful time during your Disney program!

[@amberbesserhatfield5388]

I need this on my phone!!! I would listen to it every night!!!! So amazing!!! (@waltdisneylife_

[@gijspiano]

Amber Hatfield Thank you Amber! I’m happy you like it! 🎹✨

[@dappertom7722]

Disney should hire you to play in the lobby at Grand Flordian! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@grotekunst]

Good idea!!!

[@HighwayLand]

I couldn't agree more!

[@gijspiano]

Thank you so much! I play the piano at the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris. The Grand Floridian would be wonderful though!

[@vivianjohnson4039]

Speaking of “a dream come true”! 🏰🎶🎹🤩

[@annekevanwinkelhof5957]

I am so very proud of my talented son!

[@gijspiano]

Anneke van Winkelhof And I am very proud of you!! Happy Mother’s Day 😘

[@EpcotCenter1982]

Anneke van Winkelhof Happy Mother’s Day, Mama Anneke!

[@ingeborgdonk]

En daar mag u zeker trots op zijn! Kan hier zo van genieten! Happy belated mother's day💞

[@julienlepilote]

Do you need a second son? I want to be as talented as yours! I'll send you my resume! Lol

[@josephbrown9685]

You should be! That was beyond magnificent. I got chills.

[@bdchiaccio]

Let's get this video so many more likes in honor of the triumphant return of Happily Ever After. SHARING IS CARING!!!

[@Thiccolo86]

We didn't deserve this. But you gave it to us anyway. I got to hear this every night for a year when I worked as a glo cart cast member. And every night, as I watched a child dance their heart out, a father pull his daughter closer, the whole audience singing along to How Far I'll Go, or my favorite: Tinker Bell flying down from the castle, I felt a happiness I will never be able to describe to you, or that I may ever come close to feeling again. This show never got old, never lost its magic. And though my time with Disney had to come to an end, the story that this show tells did not. I can still feel the Earth move, the chills on my skin, and the energy of thousands of people all in tune for a few minutes, if only just a few. There's nothing like it. I relive those moments from videos like this, and this my new friend, has become the one I will listen to anytime I feel bitter or anxious, the crystal sound of piano keys washing away grief with nostalgia and warmth. Thank you for this gift. May you be blessed in this life ❤🎆🎇🏰🧚‍♀️✨

[@gijspiano]

Thank you so much for your heart felt comment. I loved reading about your experience as a cast member and how much this show means to you. They call Walt Disney World 'The Most Magical Place on Earth', and it's really true. 'Happily Ever After' is the conclusion of a day that the guests will never forget. It is an experience. When they go home they only have souvenirs, photos and memories. But music can really transport you back to a place or time. I grew up listening to Disney, it was one of the reasons why I wanted to play the piano when I was a kid. Music is like therapy for me. Some people go to the beach or a spa to relax. For me the best way to clear my mind is to sit at the piano and just play, play and play. It always makes me feel so much better. It means the world to me to know that through my music you are feeling better too. Thank you for making my day!

[@TravelingAroundDisney]

As a fellow cast member I know exactly how you feel! I miss them and can’t wait for the fireworks to return! Well said! Brought a couple tears to my eyes!

[@bdchiaccio]

Your comment is so lovely

[@alwayspooh1588]

Nothing moves me like being in WDW and watching Happily Ever After, nothing. When those first fireworks go off I start to cry tears of happiness!

[@liliaslife9479]

Can't wait for it's return🥹

[@Captainrivera24]

16:33 is so ❤️🥹 I get so teary everytime that segment comes out

[@borderterrier19]

This is unbelievable, my little boy has only been playing piano for a year and he’s almost in tears over it. I’ve had to promise him a Disney song book

[@gijspiano]

borderterrier19 Thank you so much for your comment! Disney songs are so much fun to play! Disney has always been a big inspiration for me. When I was a kid I wanted to be able to play the Disney songs, it was a big motivation for me to keep practicing. Please tell your son hi from me!

[@kyleschwartz2501]

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! I’m there and I’m literally in tears after watching it for the first time in over a year.

[@Caretaker6139]

Did you play this while watching the show?

[@kyleschwartz2501]

@@Caretaker6139 yes so I could get two for the price of one lol!

[@alicia-k9b]

Stopped by cause of Pete's recommendation from The DIS and WOW! This is breathtaking. Absolutely well done!

[@gijspiano]

alicia Thank you for watching Alicia! Pete’s shout out was so nice! I feel very honored 😄

[@alexseidel4038]

I did the same thing. This is fantastic!!!

[@kimberlyphifer2391]

Me too! And so glad I did! You are very talented. You can feel your passion!

[@jessif.]

Me too!

[@FountainChannel]

This is absolutely spectacular could you do wishes too?!

[@hayleymorris]

PLEASE

[@-_avery_-1507]

I love both ♥️♥️♥️

[@justinrd]

YES! Do Wishes as well please!

[@chelupas20]

Agreed!!!

[@charlotteoreilly1617]

PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ateenybird]

This helped calm me down from an anxiety attack late at night love love love

[@MISSLEONAJB]

Hannah Harris This is me right now. My alarm is due to go off at 5:15 but my stomach is bubbling away and as an emetaphobe I’m really struggling to relax. It’s going to be a long day tomorra ☹️ This is beautiful x

[@ateenybird]

@@MISSLEONAJB yo next time it happens get up out of bed, take a hot shower, or a cold if your anxiety makes you hot and sweaty, like mine does, and focus on your breathing, move around a lot, it helps to dissipate all of the stored up extra energy that gets trapped with anxiety, brush your hair and rub your scalp, put on some of your favorite lotion, and change where you are sleeping that is giving you anxiety and making you feel bad, so switch to the couch or another room where you can be comfortable, listen to this if it helps, or search up music with anxiety reducing binural beats. If you have animals cuddle them for a bit, and remember, even a little bit of sleep is better than none! Melatonin helps A LOT and your body naturally produces it, so it won't harm your liver like sleep meds will, it's also great at regulating your circadian rythm, which is when your brain gets the most rest, hopefully all this helps to get out of your head, it helps me A LOT! Hope you get some rest soon!

[@ateenybird]

@@MISSLEONAJB my friend has emetophobia, and she drinks ginger tea and ginger ale before bed if she needs it, and vanilla ice cream, which can help coat your throat in case you have an attack and have to throw up so the bile doesn't burn as bad. 🙂🙂🙂

[@MickeyViews]

Absolute legend!

[@gijspiano]

Mickey Views - All Things Disney News You are!!!

[@killernmillergaming2258]

We even have Brayden here? Whoa! Love both of you! Keep up the great work!

[@yuseniah]

I miss Disney world bc of this🥺🥺

[@julieanderson5967]

Am I the only one watches this video on repeat? I can't get enough!!

[@MikoRaphael]

As a fellow pianist, I can't begin to explain how insanely TALENTED you must be to be able to accomplish this. Not only learning the whole 14 minute piece itself but to be able to synchronize it with the actual show. WOW. Bravo.

[@gijspiano]

Miko Lambino Thank you very much! I made a click track (metronome) and put in under the actual soundtrack. That way I could play the piano in sync with the actual soundtrack. Sometimes the music goes faster and then slower, so it was quite a challenge 😅

[@ashareeoo]

Takes me back to my nights working in the Emporium while this show played outside 😭💖 Still remember the cheers from the guests. Such a special show.

[@gijspiano]

Ashley N Wow so you saw (and heard) the show many many times! Thank you for your comment.

[@ashareeoo]

@@gijspiano I did, and you performed it to a T! Thank you again for your beautiful work.

[@collinhill9416]

Amazing... full Fantasmic show next???

[@njbebop]

I work Security at Walt Disney World, and spent nine months working at Magic Kingdom swing shift. I heard this show every night and I have to say, you NAILED IT! Phenomenal job! Bravo!

[@gijspiano]

John Hurley Thank you very much John! I’m happy you enjoyed my piano version of Happily Ever After!

[@ashleysinko1801]

Spokesmayne sent me to this video and I’m sooooo glad he did!! 😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@char-lottie1286]

I’m not crying... you’re crying :’) so incredible

[@gijspiano]

Char-Lottie Thank you very much!

[@hayleymorris]

Was in a really sad mood after having a terrible day and this popped out... So beautiful! Cheered me right up

[@gijspiano]

Hayley Morris Thank you so much Hayley. I’m so sorry you had such a terrible day today. I’m happy that my piano video cheered you up. I think music is the best medicine. :)

[@averychatfield8947]

you’re ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE

[@mickimouse6573]

Just that one part where they first start harmonizing singing “Happily Ever After” made me tear up a bit hearing it this way.

[@gijspiano]

MickiMouse Thank you for your nice comment! I’m happy you liked it!

[@brogantatexo]

This is absolutely incredible.

[@marshallgrayson]

How is this not on trending!? This is FANTASTIC!

[@gijspiano]

Thank you Marshall! The comments and likes could make this video trending, who knows? I'm happy you liked it!

[@rf7226]

Can't believe I've only watched this now, just what I needed!

[@HighfalutinLowCarb]

Came from The DIS. Stayed for the awesome playing and musicality. I can barely make it through the actual show without tears, and now with Gijs' version, doubly so. Fantastic. A+++

[@gijspiano]

Thank you so much for your compliments! I’m happy The DIS brought you here! I will subscribe to your KZbin channel because (besides playing the piano) I love to cook!

[@rrvanee]

And so our journey comes to an end but yours continues on let your dreams guide you for you are the key to unlock your magic now go let your dreams guide you and find your happily ever after! The battles the stories the losses of all the glory. I love that so much it just reminds me of nothing bad will happen your just staring and looking back at the memories that you had 😭😭😭😭

[@rrvanee]

16:32

[@pikeplace8708]

okay, I cried. This is amazing, and reminds me of my work at Magic Kingdom.

[@iNathGaming]

the modal interchange at 2:15 is my favourite part

[@laurenviolette3643]

Ok I need a wedding redo....would TOTALLY walk down the aisle to this. You are so talented!

[@sylviabonilla5411]

That's exactly what brought me here!

[@thebigdadtn]

I wasn't sure I'd be able to watch the entire 22 minutes, but that was spectacular. You're incredibly talented.

[@gijspiano]

Jason Allen Haha it’s my longest video to date. Thank you very much for watching!

[@ericnieves5793]

Ok this was amazing

[@erynmartin7865]

absolutely crying in the best way!! thank you for capturing the magic of this show so beautifully and giving people a whole new way to appreciate the show

[@grounder1234]

The music makes me sing because of how beautiful it is I Love this firework show

[@jojosnapp4455]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH IM CRYING

[@LadyJuicy619]

I want to have someone play this live as I walk down the aisle one day. I experienced this show with my boyfriend on our trip to Disney World a little over a year ago. This quickly became one our songs ♥️

[@Captainrivera24]

Before this show was replaced temporarily for enchantment. I played this version when I arrived at the Magic Kingdom. I cried because after 8 years, I returned 😭⭐️✨

[@eudoradeveraux158]

The DIS sent me here.... This is beautiful!

[@gijspiano]

Thank you so much! The team of The DIS is awesome!!

[@ZacharyEnchanted]

I cried watching this I loved the show and miss it desperately!! I’m just so happy I can be part of making the magic and work for the best company ever

[@DestinyGarcia-jr4sh]

Omggg ahhhhhh I’m crying what have I been missing

[@justforfun3897]

Bravo... bravo! Fantastic!

[@FF9F00]

14:24 Go the Distance. Absolutely fantastic!

[@gijspiano]

Thank you very much!

[@jean-pascalsmeets6115]

Not gonna lie. Brought a tear to my eye while working this morning. Beautiful arrangement!

[@CoolPanda-nk6wq]

I absolutely love that you actually overlayed the show, because I was about to go pull it up and play it along with the piano. 😂

[@brianjl7477]

That, sir, was phenomonal!

[@gijspiano]

Brian JL thank you so much!!

[@MauVera]

Not only brilliant, extraordinary and magnificent... But totally supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

[@gijspiano]

Mau Vera kzbin.info/www/bejne/faHaY3uQl8ykj9k 😄😄😄

[@lydiamercado4041]

Absolutely amazing!!! You can feel your enthusiasm for the music you are playing. Also, only a true Disney fan knows two things. One you always look up when Tinkerbell flies and the music after the fireworks are over is just as important as the music during.👏👏👏

[@gijspiano]

Lydia Mercado Thank you so much! Watching the show from behind the castle with you is one of my favorite WDW memories!

[@olliedayze]

AHHH! TOUCH THE SKY IS IN THIS!!!!

[@bellaalbarracin8175]

Amazing!! Just sat through the whole thing and sang it all. I wish this was on Spotify!!

[@kaymendoza1385]

I have such a strong appreciation for piano music and H.E.A .Thank you for this amazing concert, that I will watch over and over again.

[@xaviecatavie2822]

I just recently went to Disney world for the first time because I live in SoCal and only go to Disneyland. I watched this show and I’m down for them to replace the soundtrack with this 👏👏👏👏👏

[@annabaker9173]

I’m in love with this

[@paulrosswhelan]

This is the most amazing piano performance I have ever witnessed! AMAZING!!

[@hansandonlyhans1998]

As soon as I saw this in my recommendation, I clicked and subscribed. Disney world is my life and id like to thank you so much for making this.

[@gijspiano]

hans and only hans Thank you for your comment and for subscribing! I’m happy you enjoyed it!

[@PuggyBuggy]

This is amazing, I can't believe you are SELF TAUGHT! I love this so much!!!

[@gijspiano]

Sophia Stutte Thank you very much Sophia! 😄

[@ThePotterCollector]

PHENOMINAL!!!!!!!

[@gijspiano]

The Potter Collector Thank you so much! 😀

[@abigailcrysteffor6864]

Wow Disney and Harry Potter 2 of my favorite things

[@elainelook2630]

Let's give around 👏 this man, without him our music that he plays for us won't be as great as he play. Thank you.

[@theJLAmemberchannel]

wonderful! I heard about this on the Spokesmayne channel and had to see for myself. Did not disappoint

[@Nbbmisser123]

Why am i SOBBING

[@azcarreta]

BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! Excellent work sir! If Alan Menken or Alan Silvestri heard this. I am sure they would be quite impressed!!! I eagerly wait the next video.

[@quinntacony9577]

Wow! Amazing job! Happily Ever After is back!!!

[@Spokesmayne]

This is absolutely brilliant Gijs. You are a wonderful musician and I don't know anybody even close to your piano skills!

[@gijspiano]

Spokesmayne Thank you so much Chris! You’re awesome!

[@sfdave65]

And thanks to the shout out from The Dis, I have your channel to explore now. You are truly incredible talent

[@gijspiano]

David Stevenson Thank you David! I hope you’ll like my videos. Do you have any requests?

[@gooddy574]

excellent!! It's the greatest piano cover of HEA on KZbin!!!!

[@jamesw6548]

I discovered this a few days ago and I have been listening to it on repeat to go to sleep too. Love it! Well done, incredibly arranged and a great demonstration of talent to have done this without sheet music and solely from observation.

[@ciaran26]

I went to disney world florida back in 2019 October and saw happily ever after it was amazing hearing this gave me goosebumbs and almost made me cry

[@bluescity1]

This cover of HEA is beautiful! You are such a talented pianist!

[@kyann2612]

This is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful!!!!! Your video popped up on my recommendations and I LOVE IT!!!!!

[@andrewpadgett8867]

I am honestly speechless. The original score is life changing for me, but I wouldn’t be mad if Disney World changed to your version. I’m not crying, you are! 😂😭

[@gijspiano]

Andrew Padgett Haha that would be awesome! Since my version is instrumental it could be one big Happily Ever After sing along! 🎶

[@vivianjohnson4039]

Everything about this, is just so perfect. 🤩 Gijs puts his excitement and love for Disney in every note. 🏰🎶❤️

[@laurastott7141]

Man I wish I could play like him.... I was proud of myself learning rugrats theme tune and my heart will go on on the keyboard!

[@gijspiano]

Laura Stott Thank you Laura! Do you still play the keyboard?

[@laurastott7141]

Gijs Music sadly not! I wish I did though, I really enjoyed it, but I moved away and didn’t carry on my lessons after I moved. My teacher said I had en ear for music as I used to be able to pick up and play music without sheet music in front of me. But nowhere near as amazing as you! The music in happily ever after makes me cry anyway but you’re so talented!

[@nathaliemelle570]

Your piano version of Happily Ever After (show that i love so much) is awesome. You're such a great artist ! We met you for the first time last january at the Disneyland Hotel while you were playing at Cafe Fantasia and we took a photo of you with our son. I only had a look yesterday on you tube and discovered all your videos. Thank you so much !!! Hope we'll meet you again soon. Take care of you.

[@gijspiano]

Nathalie MELLE Hi Nathalie! Thank you so much for your comment. I’m happy you enjoyed it. Please tell your so I said hi! I hope to see you soon at Café Fantasia. 😊🎹✨

[@leibuensantos]

YOU JUST MADE MY CHILDHOOD BETTER!! THANK YOU SO MUCHHH :))

[@brianrademacher1910]

This is absolutely brilliant, way to go!! Please do Disneyland's Fantasmic 2.0!!

[@oliviareese1847]

Spokesmayne sent me! Beautiful!

[@janem6501]

Thanks for lighting up these dark days of corona with this magical music ❤

[@gijspiano]

Thank you so much Jane! I'm happy you enjoyed it.

[@MMara2]

I am glad this popped up in my recommended list. I have never seen this show in person but I have watched it numerous times on livestreams. Listening to you play, I could hear in my head every narration and every lyric of the songs as well as the crowd oohing, awing and cheering. That just shows how amazing your talent is to transform this magical show and still keep it as magical as it is with just a piano. Bravo

[@gijspiano]

MMara2 Thank you so much for your compliments! I’m really happy you enjoyed it. Don’t forget to subscribe because tomorrow I will post another video! An EPCOT Piano Medley. 😊

[@reybarr8670]

!!!!!Thanks!!!!! I love this show!

[@itsgabrielvidal]

I really wanna hear your version of Wishes

[@gijspiano]

Hi Gabriel! I just posted my piano arrangement of Wishes! I hope you'll like it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaqwm36anZujfLM

[@storybookgirl12]

i just finished dcp several weeks ago so this show means sOO MUCH TO ME.. and the actual firework show in the background to go along with it is actually bringing TEARS to mY EYES... truly amazing. thank you for this 😭😭😭

[@gijspiano]

storybookgirl My pleasure! I’m happy you enjoyed it. I hope it brought back happy memories!

[@jasminehyatt1275]

I've been looking for a song to have played for when everyone walks down the aisle at my wedding in 36 days and I was gonna sound edit the original but I then found this and can't even help but cry and be able to picture my whole wedding out in my head while listening to this. This is one of my now new all time favorite piano songs. Thank you so much for making this and putting such a wonderful moment into a wonderful sound for any occasion. Especially for my special day.

[@ReviewTyme]

This is absolutely phenomenal. Great work!

[@gijspiano]

Thank you so much ReviewTyme! I'm happy you enjoyed it!

[@bdchiaccio]

Hi praise coming from one of my favorite Disney content creators!

[@rrrrrrtt1]

Absolutely amazing and moving. Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece with the world!

[@shrek1648]

Okay just why did 19 people give this a thumbs down? I am actually very curious! This is the best and out of all the ones I have watched on KZbin. So if you are reading this people who gave it a thumbs down please answer my question!

[@MariBianchini]

I'm speechless!! Congrats!! This sounds AMAZING!

[@pumpkinshadow7394]

Awesome job! Spokesmayne sent me.

[@moimont555]

Happily ever after is one of my favorite themes and your performance is just perfect. You are very talented, congratulations!

[@TheKoopaClown]

Thank you sir, for this most wonderful gift

[@gijspiano]

TheKoopaClown My pleasure! I’m happy you enjoyed it!

[@JustinKoehn]

This is absolutely insane that you were able to play this exactly in time with the actual show. Gave me goosebumps! You are a true gift Gijs and i can't wait to see what you do next!

[@gijspiano]

Justin Koehn He Justin! It was a big challenge.. I made a click track (metronome) so I could play the piano in sync. It was quite a challenge though because sometimes the orchestra went faster and then slower etc.

[@JustinKoehn]

Gijs Music yeah that’s one thing I noticed is how perfect you were able to adjust to the tempo changes. Unreal! Thanks for sharing all you do. It is amazing 😃👍🏻

[@dannymartinez10]

WOW!!! 👏👏👏

[@disdinktive]

Amazing! That Pixar sequence is ridiculous - well done!

[@gijspiano]

disDINKtive Thank you so much!! I’m happy you liked it!

[@konamain]

日本からです。とても綺麗な音ですね。毎日聞きたいです！

[@vickycooke2598]

Love the "that's what friends are for" bit and the Aladdin bits. And well just it all! Ha ha oh and the Brave bit near the beginning. Thanks DIS for mentioning this amazing vlog! Xx

[@jennifernielsen599]

In my family room giving you a standing ovation! 👏🏻

[@gijspiano]

Jennifer Nielsen Aww Thank you so much Nielsen family!!

[@mcoguy72]

I was so happy to spend some time watching and listening to your performance...Let’s hope the park will be able to open again soon and Happily Ever After can continue making the magic it does.

[@hammamet22]

I'm baffled that you managed to replicate some of the sounds with so much accuracy! Can you doo disney illuminations please? :)