Cirque du Soleil 'Drawn to Life' show for Disney Springs.
"A love letter to Walt Disney animation" is Drawn to Life, the new production of Cirque du Soleil for Disney Springs, the theme center of Walt Disney World Resort inspired by the charming coastal cities of Florida. This is how Daniel Lamarre, president and CEO of Cirque du Soleil, summarizes: the show that is scheduled to start on November 18 in Lake Buena Vista after its premiere, in 2020, had to be canceled due to the global pandemic.
"We look forward to presenting to the public this beautiful and long-awaited creation", assures Lamarre. beautiful because tells the story of Julie, a determined girl who discovers an unexpected gift left by her father, Disney illustrator: an unfinished animation. As she immerses herself in the world of animation –guided by a surprising pencil– Julie embarks on an inspiring quest filled with her childhood Disney memories of her.
Acrobat of the Cirque du Soleil flying over the stage in an aerial bar.
THE SHOW
Drawn to Life, written and directed by Michel Laprise with Fabrice Becker as creative director, is a live acrobatic ride seasoned with the animation of the classic films, but also with another of new creation devised by Disney artists, directed by animator Eric Goldberg, best known for having given 'life' to the genie from the classic Aladdin. “I think guests will be amazed to see how the magic of Cirque du Soleil and the artistry of Walt Disney Animation Studios have come together to bring to life classic and current characters, such as Baloo, Baymax and Cinderella, in ways no one would have ever imagined,” says Goldberg.
For 90 minutes (from Tuesday to Saturday) the acrobats of the Cirque du Soleil will fly over (thanks to the aerial bar, the Russian trampoline and the scale) the Disney Springs stage while the actors will perform the choreographies next to the entertainer's table, dressed in spectacular costumes. There will also be a new disney animation created expressly for Drawn to Life (produced in collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering), a show that will feature an original score inspired by the timeless music of Disney.
"I'm excited for a new generation of guests to experience this show as part of your Walt Disney World vacation. said Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World Resort.
The actors next to the Disney animator's table.
Drawn to Life is the 50th production created by Cirque du Soleil and its premiere will coincide with the celebrations of the 50th Anniversary at Walt Disney World Resort, which will begin on October 1.
Address: 1486 Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, United States View Map
Schedule: From 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.