‘Heartbeat of New Orleans’ nighttime show coming to Disneyland

To help ease the absence of Fantasmic! at Disneyland (remember the dragon caught fire in April putting the show on hiatus) a new limited-time nighttime entertainment offering “The Heartbeat of New Orleans – A Living Mural” will debut on Sept. 29.

Set to a dynamic jazz score, projections on the Rivers of America will tell a short, whimsical tale of a mischievous little frog from the bayou that leaps into the lively heartbeat of New Orleans when he is lured by the jazzy sounds he hears in the distance.

This unique art installation will animate original artwork by Disney Live Entertainment graphic designer Marcella “Marci” Swett, best known for her chalk art at Downtown Disney District during Celebrate Soulfully.

“The Heartbeat of New Orleans – A Living Mural” and Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band will enhance the atmosphere on the Rivers of America on select evenings this fall, and will run nightly during the holiday season.