A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes

"Dreams" as a recurring Disney theme

Thematically, the lyrics recall the sentiments expressed in "When You Wish Upon a Star" from Pinocchio (1940). In equating a dream with a wish, the song establishes that Cinderella is using the word "dream" in the metaphorical sense of desires that can, as the lyric promises, "come true." "When You Wish Upon A Star" makes this same promise, as does other Disney material, such as the fireworks show Remember... Dreams Come True and related promotions.{{cite web |access-date=2007-08-21 |url-status=dead

Release

The original version appears on a CD of the original soundtrack, as well as several compilations. Ilene Woods with Harold Mooney and his Orchestra recorded the song in Hollywood on October 26, 1949. It was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 31-0014B (in USA) and by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalog numbers B 9971, SG 272, HM 2753, JK 2679, SAB 7 and EA 3914.

The song has also been used as part of the opening titles of several iterations of the Walt Disney anthology television series, notably in the medley for The Wonderful World Of Disney (1969–1979) and in The Magical World Of Disney (1988).

Certifications

Circle of Stars version

• 3:45 (single version)
• 3:39 (radio edit)

The song was re-recorded by the Disney Channel Circle of Stars, a group of actors and actresses who have appeared in Disney Channel television series and original movies. The line-up was significantly different from that of their re-recording of "Circle Of Life" in 2003. This version was used in commercials for Disney on Ice from 2006 to 2010, and to launch the inflight music aboard international flights via Cebu Pacific airlines in December 2010.

Track listing

;Digital track listing

1. "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (Single Version) – 3:55
2. "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (Christmas Version) – 3:45

Official versions

• "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (Single Version) – 3:55
• "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (Radio Edit) – 3:39
• "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (Christmas Version) – 3:45
• "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (Cut Live Version) – 1:21

References

References

1. "Ilene Woods - A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes".
2. Bailey, Alyssa. (April 17, 2020). "Watch Demi Lovato's Moving Performance Of Cinderella's 'A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes'". Elle.
3. (13 May 2022). ""Sneakerella" Soundtrack Out Now | What's on Disney Plus".