If you are looking for the most unforgettable Disney World shows then look no further! Each park has fun, catchy, and iconic shows to see while at Disney World. Seeing the shows are a fun way to enjoy Disney, especially if you want a break from a long day of walking so you can rest your feet while still being entertained!
You can go ahead and join a sing-a-long with your favorite Disney characters such as Elsa, Nemo or Ariel! The little ones will be sure to love it! A lot of the shows are indoors so you will be grateful to escape the Florida heat, as it gets really hot and humid with frequent rain showers.
Whether you want to see an action show or Disney princesses, or maybe even a movie with a touching story, there is a Disney World show for everyone! If you don’t have a whole lot of time to spend, you must check out at least one Disney World show! Here’s my favorite Disney shows that are a must-see for your next trip!
Festival Of The Lion King
This Disney World show is just WOW!
It’s located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the Africa section. It runs for roughly 30 minutes so it is the perfect amount of time to sit down and just enjoy. It’s almost a mini Cirque du Soleil with acrobatic tricks that will just make your jaw drop. The costuming is impeccable, the staging is colorful and bright. You almost won’t know where to look! Everything is just spectacular.
Your whole family will love singing along to your favorite Lion King songs! You’ll get to see Simba, Nala, Rafiki and of course Timon and Pumba. You can “Hakuna Mutata” your heart out! All the performers at any Disney World show are extremely talented, and the Lion King show definitely doesn’t disappoint. But be careful, you might just leave signing, “Oh, I just can’t wait to be king!” for the rest of the day!
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
Do you have an action lover in your group? Then this is another must-see! This Disney World show is located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, over near Echo Lake. This is a classic Disney World show, and it’s a can’t miss for me! There’s fire, explosions, trucks, cars, and even airplanes!
This fun, action-packed show lets you in on the secrets behind some of the best stunts in the “Indiana Jones” movies. It’s so cool to see how they do some of the death-defying scenes, as well as learning some movie magic! This is one of my favorite shows to catch at Hollywood Studios while taking a break from the heat and the crowds.
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond
Located in Animal Kingdom, right outside of Dinoland USA. It bridges Asia and Dinoland USA so it’s the perfect stop after exploring Dinoland and before moving to Asia, or the reverse! It’s an indoor show with plenty of seating room, so there usually isn’t a line but still come in a few minutes early if you want a good seat.
This Disney World show is perfect for all ages! Little ones will love to sing-a-long and the adults will be full of nostalgia and will be smiling and laughing, or maybe even shedding a tear.
But the absolute best part of this musical? The puppets! The colorful puppets and their unbelievable puppeteers are GREAT and really bring the beloved “Finding Nemo” characters to life. The acting, singing, and dancing also make this another unforgettable show!
Beauty and the Beast – Live On Stage
Time for the Princesses!
The “Beauty and the Beast” show is easily one of the best Disney World shows, and definitely one of my favorites! And honestly, even without little princesses in your group, this show is absolutely wonderful. If you love Beauty and the Beast, you cannot skip this!
It’s located in Hollywood Studios, it’s about a 25-minute show and it runs several times a day. Plus there’s tons of seating and a covered area so it’s a great place for a break.
The show is a condensed version of the movie, and features all your favorite songs and characters from the movie as well! The acting and costuming is AMAZING too. Trust me, go see this show and “Be Our Guest!”
For The First Time in Forever! A Frozen Sing-A-Long Celebration
Join the Royal Historians of Arendelle as they retell the story of Anna and Elsa in this heartwarming show. Experience this Disney World show inside Disney’s Hollywood Studio in Echo Lake. It runs about 30 minutes in a full air conditioned theater. It’s a live show where you get to sing along to your heart’s content with Olaf and Kristoff to your favorite Frozen songs.
The characters are on stage live keeping you engaged and entertained the whole time while showing some clips of the movie too. The Royal Historians are hilarious, crack some great jokes, and adults will definitely find them very entertaining. It’s fun for the whole family, and if you’re enjoying the parks with any Frozen fans, then you cannot miss this one!
Fantasmic!
Fantasmic! is the nighttime show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is action-packed, full of my favorite Disney characters and music, and it a must-see on every single trip! Mickey is the absolute star of this show, and he battles the villains with the help of some of his Disney friends.
The message behind this story is so good and quintessential Disney, as well as you’re going to love seeing Disney characters from past and present help out our pal Mickey. Hands down the best part of this show is the Evil Queen and Maleficent – they steal the show every night! Don’t skip this show because it’s the perfect ending to a great Hollywood Studios day.
Pro tip: get there early! The walk back to the theater does take a little while, and even though the amphitheater is HUGE, you want to get in early so you can get snacks and drinks before the show begins. Also, just know if you sit up close, you might get wet!
Muppet*Vision 3D
Located back on Grand Avenue in Hollywood Studios, Muppet*Vision 3D is a mix of live-action and film, and is a fully immersive 3D experience. If you love Muppets like I do, then don’t miss this show! Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, and all their pals as they try to pull off a show – but we all know Muppet mayhem is about to ensue.
You can’t miss the Hecklers in the balcony, the fun 3D effects, and the ending is, well, a blast – literally! This is a fun, quick 10-minute show that the whole family will love. Stop here for a break before heading into Galaxy’s Edge!
Mickey’s PhilharMagic
Located in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, Mickey’s PhilharMagic is a tribute to Disney animation and some of the unforgettable musical numbers we know and love. This is a 4D attraction, and you will be fully immersed into these songs, and feel free to sing along!
If you love music, especially Disney music, you can’t miss this show! It’s sweet, fun, and pulls at the heartstrings of lovers of classic Disney animation. Adults may love this even more than kids because of the sheer nostalgia. Don’t sleep on this show!
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
If you’re looking for an iconic, classic, and unforgettable Disney World show, this is it. The Enchanted Tiki Room is full of singing birds, plants, and tiki gods. They are going to sing their way into your heart, and the songs will be stuck in your head for a while!
This show might not be everyone’s favorite, but it’s so iconic that I think you need to see it at least once! You might be pleasantly surprised by the humor of the characters, and how catchy and fun the songs are. This was also one of Walt Disney’s Disneyland babies that came to Florida, and just knowing Walt had so much to do with its creation makes it even more special.
Voices of Liberty
Located inside the American Pavilion at EPCOT, the Voices of Liberty are an 8-part a cappella group that sings a mix of Disney, patriotic, and classic songs throughout the day. Sometimes they sing out on the stage of the American Gardens Theatre, but you will typically find them making use of the perfect acoustics inside the American Pavilion.
They are EXTREMELY talented, and you never know what songs they may sing. Music lovers will be blown away by the talent and power of their voices, and it’s a great way for children to experience something completely different while at Disney. Truth be told, they always bring a tear to my eye, because it’s always so moving.
They are especially a don’t miss show during the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! They become the Dickens Carolers, dressed in Colonial attire, and singing holiday favorites.
Feathered Friends in Flight!
If you have some animal lovers in your group, head over to the Asia section at Animal Kingdom to catch this show! You’ll be introduced to several of the free-flying birds as well as the animal behavior specialists and handlers.
The birds will fly overhead, do some tricks, and sometimes you may even get to interact with the birds if chosen! But this show is so much more than just seeing cool animals – you’ll get to learn all about what makes them unique, what kind of environments they live in, as well as what you can do to make sure these birds are around for a long time!
It’s never a bad idea to mix in a little bit of education and conservation when visiting Disney, and the kids will just think they are seeing some awesome birds!
These are some of our favorite shows at Disney World, and we can’t miss an opportunity to take a break and catch a great show while we’re at it. Catching a show can help you escape the crowds and heat, and give you a change of pace on busy days.
We hope you don’t miss these unforgettable Disney World shows on your next trip! Are any of these your favorites?
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Fantasmic is hands down the best night one show. Don’t miss it!