Fantasmic! returns to Disney World on Nov. 3 with new sequence
Fantasmic! is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World on Nov. 3 with a new heroes sequence.
The reopening takes place after an exhaustive refurbishment and upgrade of the theater.
The new sequence features a high-energy Aladdin chase with stunts never before seen on the “Fantasmic!” stage, a scene with Elsa set to the song “Show Yourself” and stirring moments with Pocahontas, Moana and Mulan.
According to Disney, to help choreograph the authentic Chinese martial arts you’ll see in Mulan’s scene, the creative team brought in Mimi Chan – the original muse and model animators used when bringing the character of Mulan to life for the 1998 animated film.
“Through this entire sequence, we go on a journey with our heroes. We see them faced with a decision, and how hard that can be for them, then watch as they find that strength within themselves to push through in a truly spectacular way,” says Disney Live Entertainment Show Director, Matthew Hamel.
The elaborate 29-minute Fantasmic! takes place nightly featuring thrilling stunts, dazzling special effects and a rousing score based on classic Disney animated films.
Audiences are transported into a fantastical adventure with Mickey Mouse where his magic creates dancing waters, shooting comets, animated fountains, swirling stars, balls of fire and other amazing wonders. When Disney villains intrude on Mickey’s fantasy and turn his dreams into nightmares, he uses the powers of good to triumph over evil.
“It was extremely exciting to take advantage of technological enhancements that didn’t originally exist when the show opened in 1998,” says Katrina Mena Rick, broadcast creative producer for Disney Live Entertainment. “So, we [worked] with other disciplines such as special effects, lighting, lasers and music to ensure that our visual content was as exactly seamless and as beautiful as it could be.”
Starting Oct. 26, “Fantasmic!” dining packages for select restaurants at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be available for performances on Nov. 30 and beyond.
