: Since the 1980s, this melody has served as the signature anthem for the Walt Disney Company.
The , widely recognized as the theme for the Disney castle logo, is an orchestral arrangement of " When You Wish Upon a Star ," originally composed by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington for the 1940 film Pinocchio . Orchestration and Evolution
: The current, grand orchestral version often seen today was introduced in 2006 with the release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest .
: Common orchestral transcriptions for this theme often feature a prominent 1st violin part high on the E string, along with woodwinds (flute, oboe, clarinet), brass, and percussion like timpani. Musical Resources For those looking to study or perform the orchestral cover: