Walt Disney World is a treasure trove of enchantment, and its rich tapestry of shows is woven with dazzling performances that promise to leave guests spellbound. For those ready to sprinkle a little pixie dust on their park experience, these five shows represent the crรจme de la crรจme of Disney entertainment, accessible with the mere wave of your admission ticket.
Fantasmic! โ A Spectacular Nighttime Journey
As the night sky over Disneyโs Hollywood Studios twinkles with stars,ย Fantasmic!ย takes the stage on an outdoor amphitheater, where Mickey Mouseโs imagination comes to life. This 30-minute nighttime show combines water, fire, lights, and music with beloved Disney characters and heart-stopping moments. Itโs a battle of good vs evil that will captivate audiences of all ages, ending triumphantly with a firework finale thatโs sure to charm any Disney enthusiast.

Moana answers the call of the ocean in an all-new sequence as Fantasmic! makes its long-awaited return on Nov. 3, 2022, at Disneyโs Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The legendary nighttime spectacular invites guests into Mickeyโs imagination for a larger-than-life show featuring stunning effects, thrilling stunts, dazzling pyrotechnics and a rousing score based on classic Disney animated films. Itโs all painted on a grand canvas of dancing water overflowing with silly and suspenseful surprises. (Matt Stroshane, Photographer)
Festival of the Lion King โ A Circle of Rhythmic Delights
Leap into a lively tribute to the classic film โThe Lion Kingโ at theย Festival of the Lion King, held in the Africa section of Disneyโs Animal Kingdom Park. Acrobatics, puppetry, and timeless songs like โHakuna Matataโ blend into a performance that celebrates the heart and artistry of Africa. The interactive segments invite guests of all ages to croon along with Simba and his friends in this immersive theatrical soiree.

Festival of the Lion King, the popular, high-energy live musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom combines music, puppetry and pageantry inspired by Disney’s animated film classic, “The Lion King.” Performed inside the Harambe Theatre, this Broadway-style show is an exciting retelling of the film and immerses the audience in theatrics and classic songs. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is located at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Ryan Wendler, photographer)
Indiana Jonesโข Epic Stunt Spectacular! โ Adventure Unleashed
Ever wondered how they pull off those incredible stunts in the movies? Theย Indiana Jonesโข Epic Stunt Spectacular!ย at Disneyโs Hollywood Studios reveals the secrets behind the thrilling action sequences. Watch in awe as stunt performers reenact scenes from the famous films and demonstrate hair-raising exploits. This show is a live homage to the daring do of filmmaking, complete with explosions, boulder chases, and edge-of-your-seat excitement.

Stunt Spectacular ร At Disneyรs Hollywood Studios, the stunts are left to the pros in “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!,” an action-packed live show that re-creates the heart-pounding heroics of classic adventure films through movie stunt demonstrations. Disneyรs Hollywood Studios is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Gene Duncan, photographer)
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration โ The Cold Never Bothered You Anyway
Join the beloved characters of Arendelle inย For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebrationย at Disneyโs Hollywood Studios. The retelling of Elsa and Annaโs story is accompanied by a chorus of voices as guests are invited to belt out the movieโs hit songs. With dazzling effects and the chance to witness the magic of โLet It Goโ in person, itโs a wintry spectacle that warms the heart.

For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (ยฉRyan Wendler)
Beauty and the Beast โ Live on Stage โ A Tale As Old As Time Reimagined
Step into the classic storybook withย Beauty and the Beast โ Live on Stage. This Broadway-style musical at Disneyโs Hollywood Studios captures the romance and charm of Belle and the Beastโs tale. Through enchanting performances and the iconic score, including โBe Our Guestโ and โBeauty and the Beast,โ guests witness a romantic and thrilling production complete with vibrant costumes and set pieces.

Beauty and the Beast โ Live on Stage (ยฉAnnie N Yelp)