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Shows & Entertainment Guide

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Most of the attractions at Disney World Theme Parks operate continuously through out the day; however, some operate on a set schedule. These attractions’ schedules can change from week to week or even day to day. Guests need to check the Time & Events guide for each park (the day of) to find the exact show times for that day. Below you will find information to help you make a general plan to catch these shows. For schedules of parades, fireworks and nighttime entertainment check out the Current Events section. For more details on the show attractions see the INTERCOT Theme Park Guide.

Magic Kingdom

Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial
Location: Caribbean Plaza
Description: Jack Sparrow shows young mateys the ropes of being a swashbuckling pirate.
Duration: 20 Minutes
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Typical Number of Showings: Six Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Periods: Six showing between 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Dream Along with Mickey
Location: Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage
Description: Mickey and friends throw a dreams-inspired party. Special guests include princes, princesses, pirates and even some uninvited villains.
Duration: 20 Minutes
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Typical Number of Showings: Six Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Periods: 3 Showings between 9:30 am – Noon and 3 Showings between 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm.

Let's Have a Ball: The Happily Ever After Party
Location: Cinderella Castle Courtyard
Description: You are invited to take your place in the King's grand court. An amazing Royal Ball is about to be held, and Princess Aurora and Prince Philip are on their way to welcome all the Lords and Ladies from across the land.
Duration: 20 Minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Seven Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Periods: Seven showings between 10:00 am – 5:30 pm - This entertainment offering was retired February 24, 2007.

Main Street Family Fun Day Parade
Location: Main Street
Description: Parade your red, white and blue spirit down the heart of Main Street, U.S.A. as you join the celebration.
Duration: 15 Minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Three Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Periods: Three showings between 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Main Street Flag Retreat

Location: Main Street near the Flag Pole

Description: Watch the Security Color Guard perform a traditional flag retreat.
Duration: 20 Minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Once Daily
Typical Showing Time: 5:00 pm

Storytime with Belle
Location: Fairytale Garden in Fantasyland
Description: Rest a spell and listen to Belle tell her story about herself and a very special Beast.
Duration: 20 Minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Six Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Periods: 4 Showings between 11:00 am – 2:30 pm and 2 Showings between 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm.

Sword in the Stone Ceremony
Location: The Sword in the Stone Courtyard near Cinderella’s Golden Carousel
Description: Join Merlin as he seeks the one who can pull Excalibur from the stone.
Duration: Varies
Typical Number of Showings: Six Times Daily
(Sunday – Thursday Only)
Typical Showing Time Periods: 4 Showings between 11:00 am – 2:30 pm and 2 Showings between 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm.
This entertainment offering was retired August 16, 2006.

Woody's Cowboy Camp
Location: Frontierland Street
Description: Round up your posse for some rootin'-tootin', straight-shootin' good times with Woody, Jesse and Bullseye at Woody's Cowboy Camp. Sam the Singin' Cowboy leads a western hoedown that rings out across the prairie.
Duration: 20 Minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Six Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Periods: Six showings between 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Epcot

The British Invasion

Location: United Kingdom Pavilion

Description: This revival rock band dishes out 1960’s British Rock n’ roll.
Duration: 20 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Five Times Daily (Tuesday- Saturday Only)
Typical Showing Time Period: Five showings between 3:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Dragon Legend Acrobats

Location: China Pavilion

Description: Be amazed at the feats of these young Chinese acrobats.
Duration: 20 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Five Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Period: Five showings between 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm

JAMMitors
Location: Innoventions East Breezeway and Planetary Plaza
Description: These janitors perform a mix of comedy and percussion.
Duration: 10 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Eight Times Daily
(Sunday - Thursday Only)
Typical Showing Time Period: Eight showings between 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Kristos

Location: Innoventions Plaza

Description: Extraterrestrials perform a cosmic ballet fusing strength and aerobatics.
Duration: 10 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Five Times Daily
(Tuesday- Saturday Only)
Typical Showing Time Period: Five showings
This entertainment offering was retired September 23, 2006.

Matsuriza
Location: Japan Pavilion
Description: The ancient traditions of Japan are carried on in this traditional Taiko Drums performance.
Duration: 15 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Six Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Period: Six showings between 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Mariachi Cobre
Location: Mexico Pavilion
Description: This traditional mariachi band plays traditional Mexican folk music.
Duration: 25 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Seven Times Daily (Tuesday, Friday & Saturday Only)
Typical Showing Time Period: Seven showings Noon – 7:00 pm

Miyuki
Location: Japan Pavilion
Description: Watch as this candy lady demonstrates her tasty craft.
Duration: 20 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Six Times Daily (No Showings on Tuesday or Friday)
Typical Showing Time Period: Six showings between Noon– 7:00 pm

MoRockin
Location: Morocco Pavilion
Description: The sounds of the Arabia come to life as this group performs traditional pieces with a contemporary flair.
Duration: 20 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Six Times Daily
(Tuesday- Saturday Only)
Typical Showing Time Period: Six showings 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Oktoberfest Musikanten
Location: The Biergarten Restaurant in the Germany Pavilion
Description: Partake in the festivities of Oktoberfest as this Ompa band entertains guest with their traditional German music.
Duration: 25 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Seven Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Period: Seven showings between 1:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Off Kilter

Location: Canada Pavilion

Description: This progressive band entertains guests with a Celtic flare.
Duration: 30 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Five Times Daily
(Sunday – Thursday Only)
Typical Showing Time Period: Five showings between 2:30 pm – 8:00 pm

OrisiRisi

Location: The Outpost

Description: Join this traditional drum circle and listen to tales of African folklore.
Duration: 20 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Six Times Daily (No Showings on Tuesday or Saturday)
Typical Showing Time Period: Six showings 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps
Location: U.S.A. Pavilion
Description: Marching straight out of a history book this troupe celebrate America’s musical heritage.
Duration: 15 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Seven Times Daily
(Tuesday – Saturday Only)
Typical Showing Time Period: Seven showings between 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Spelmanns Gledje
Location: Norway Pavilion
Description: This Norwegian folk group plays a variety of traditional Scandinavian songs.
Duration: 20 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Seven Times Daily
(Sunday – Thursday Only)
Typical Showing Time Period: Seven showings Noon – 6:00 pm

Sergio

Location: Italy Pavilion

Description: Sergio is sure to please the crowd with his juggling feats and even pulls guests into his act.
Duration: 20 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Six Times Daily
(Friday - Tuesday Only)
Typical Showing Time Period: Six showings between Noon – 6:00 pm

Serveur Amusant
Location: France Pavilion
Description: This waiter possesses some unordinary balancing abilities that he gladly demonstrates.
Duration: 20 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Six Times Daily
(Thursday - Monday Only)
Typical Showing Time Period: Six showings between Noon – 5:00 pm

Si Xian

Location: Temple of Heaven in the China Pavilion

Description: These classical Chinese musicians create the classical sounds of the Orient.
Duration: 15 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Seven Times Daily (No Showings on Wednesday or Friday)
Typical Showing Time Period: Seven showings between 11:30 am – 5:00 pm (Typically only four showings on Thursday between 11:30 am – 2:30 pm)

Voices of Liberty

Location: U.S.A. Pavilion

Description: Enjoy the Patriotic stylings of this a cappella vocal ensemble.
Duration: 25 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Seven Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Period: Seven showings between 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm

World Showcase Players
Location: United Kingdom and Italy Pavilions (Seasonal appearances in the France Pavilion)
Description: This wandering troupe weaves comedic tales from the country they appear in.
Duration: 25 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Five Times Daily per Pavilion
Typical Showing Time Period: Five showings per Pavilion between 11:30 am – 8:00 pm

Disney-MGM Studios

Beauty and the Beast--LIVE ON STAGE
Location: Theater of the Stars on Sunset Blvd.
Description: The musical tale of Beauty and the Beast comes to life in this Broadway quality performance.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Typical Number of Showings: Five Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Period: 3 showings between Noon – 2:30 pm and 2 showings between 4:00 –6:00 pm

High School Musical Pep Rally
Location: Studios Parade Route with one show stop in front of the Sorcerer Hat.
Description: Catch Wild Cat fever as school spirit spreads through the Studios. Join in on the action when this mobile pep rally stops to teach you exciting dance moves.
Duration: 25 Minutes
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Typical Number of Showings: Six Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Periods: Six showings between 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

Location: Echo Lake

Description: Witness how stunts are performed in movies and you might even get cast as an extra.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Typical Number of Showings: Five Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Period: 3 showings between 11:00 am – 2:30 pm and 2 showings between 4:00 –6:00 pm

Jedi Training Academy
Location: Near Star Tours in Echo Lake
Description: Young Padawans learn Lightsaber skills that they get to try out against an evil Sith Lord.
Duration: 20 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Eight Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Period: Between 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
This entertainment offering went on hiatus June 12, 2006; it will return to the daily schedule in Fall 2007.

Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
Location: The Streets of America
Description: This extreme stunt show features explosions, car chases and many amazing stunts.
Duration: 33 minutes
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Typical Number of Showings: Three Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Period: 1 showing between 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, 1 showing between 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, and 1 showing between 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm.

Mulch, Sweat & Shears

Location: The Streets of America

Description: When they’re not landscaping, this troupe is rocking out with Classic rock n’ roll.
Duration: 30 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Five Times Daily
(Friday – Tuesday Only)
Typical Showing Time Period: Five showings Noon – 6:30 pm

Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage!

Location: Soundstage 5 in the Animation Courtyard

Description: Playhouse Disney comes to life as guests dance, sing and play with their favorite characters.
Duration: 22 minutes
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Typical Number of Showings: Ten Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Period: Ten showings between 9:30 am – 6:30 pm

Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Location: Animation Courtyard
Description: Go under the sea and relive the story of Arial in this fantastic “underwater” show.
Duration: 17 minutes
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Typical Number of Showings: Shown continuously
Typical Showing Time Period: Showings 9:40 am till 90 minutes prior to park close

Animal Kingdom

Festival of the Lion King
Location: Lion King Theater in Camp Minnie-Mickey
Description: A blend acrobatics, music and your favorite characters produces an exciting show celebrating the tale of the Lion King.
Duration: 25 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Seven Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Period: 3 showings between 9:00 am – Noon and 4 showings between 1:00 pm – 4:30pm

Finding Nemo – The Musical
Location: Theater in the Wild in Dinoland USA
Description: This Broadway style production brings the story of Finding Nemo to life in an all new musical.
Duration: 38 Minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Four Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Periods: Four showings between 11:00 am and 5:15 pm

Flights of Wonder
Location: Caravan Stage in Asia
Description: This exotic showcase features a wide variety of birds.
Duration: 30 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Five Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Period: Five showings between 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

GiTar Dan

Location: Rafiki’s Planet Watch & Camp Minnie-Mickey

Description: Join in this sing-along of children’s songs all about animals.
Duration: 30 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Six Times Daily (Monday – Friday Only)
Typical Showing Time Period: Two showing between 10:00 am and 11:30 am (Planet Watch) and Four showings between Noon – 4:00 pm (Camp Minnie-Mickey)

Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends
Location: Grand Mother Willow’s Grove in Camp Minnie-Mickey
Description: Visit Pocahontas and a cast of live animals in Grand Mother Willow’s enchanted grove.
Duration: 17 minutes
Typical Number of Showings: Nine Times Daily
Typical Showing Time Period: Nine showings between 10:00 am – 5:30 pm