The Best Stage Shows At Disney World



Indiana Jones. Disney World

When visiting Walt Disney World, the variety of things you can do will certainly blow your mind! It is obvious that all the rides and culinary spots are a must, but let all the stage shows amaze you too! Plan your visit ahead and make sure you visit as many parks as possible so you do not miss anything. Trust me,  you will not regret it! Read on for Disney’s Best Stage Shows that you will cherish forever.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Beauty and The Beast Live on Stage

Take a seat and watch your favorite characters from the original film sing, perform, and dance. This is a 30-minute show and using the Genie+ service will give you a Lightning Lane entrance to the venue. Relive the magic of this classic fairytale at Beauty and the Beast Live On Stage!

Location: Theater of the Stars. Sunset Boulevard.

Schedule: Sunday to Saturday. 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 5:00 PM. Check for any changes in the schedule prior to visiting the park.

Belle in Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
Belle in Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage. Photo: Emily Murray

For the First Time in Forever – A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration

Teleport to Arendelle and let yourself go for 60 minutes as you sing along your favorite songs from Frozen. Join your favorite characters from the film and sing your heart out as you are taken through the most remarkable scenes. What are you waiting for? Get the Genie+ service and take advantage of the Lightning Lane so you can enjoy one of the most popular and best shows at Disney World.

Location: Hyperion Theater. Sunset Boulevard.

Schedule: Sunday to Saturday. Every hour from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Check for any changes in the schedule prior to visiting the park.

For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Elsa
Elsa in For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Elsa. Photo: Emily Murray

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

Have you ever seen how movie stunts risk their lives to offer a lot of excitement in the films we watch? If you have not, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Witness the secrets behind the magic as you are shown how they shoot a thrilling India Jones scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Use the Lightning Lane and get the best seat-you do not want to miss this epic show as you will certainly be stunned!

Location: Stunt Theater. Sunset Boulevard

Schedule: 10:45 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:15  PM, 3:15 PM, and 4:30 PM. Check for any changes in the schedule prior to visiting the park.

Marion Indiana Jones Disney World
Marion completing one of the show’s epic stunts. Photo: Emily Murray.

Fantasmic

The magic of Disney continues until the very last minute. Visiting Disney World and not witnessing Fantasmic is like not having been there at all. Join Mickey Mouse in a 30 magic minute dream where the music, projections, the dancing fountain, the fireworks, and your favorite characters from many Disney’s classics from long ago will choke you up and will blow you away.  Fantasmic is beyond doubt one of the Best Stage Shows at Disney. It is terrific!

Location: Hollywood Hills Amphitheater. Sunset Boulevard

Schedule: Sunday to Saturday – 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM. Check  for any changes in the schedule prior to visiting the park.

No Lightning Lane available.

Fantasmic Steamboat
Characters in Fantasmic’s Finale. Photo: Emily Murray

EPCOT

Matsuriza

Close your eyes and get carried away by the 15-minute music show “Matsuriza” the Japanese festival of the Taiko drumming.  Feel the vibes and emotion of Japanese traditional music.

Location: Pagoda. Japanese Pavilion.

Schedule: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM – Availability changes every week. Check  for any changes in the schedule prior to visiting the park.

No Lightning Lane available.

Disney Japan
Disney’s Japan Pavilion. Photo: Disney.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Festival of the Lion King

Just as the name itself describes it,  let loose, sing, and cheer with joy to the startling 40-minute Festival of the Lion King: Simba. You’ll be amazed by the fire show with acrobatics, the acrobats,  the animatronics, and be prepared to be entertained by the best Disney duet, Timon and Pumbaa.  Oh, you just can’t wait to be there! It´s like being really in the movie.

Location: Harambe Theater. Africa.

Schedule: Sunday to Saturday. Every hour from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Check for any changes in the schedule prior to visiting the park.

No Lightning Lane available.

Tumble Monkeys in Festival of the Lion King
Tumble Monkeys in Festival of the Lion King. Photo: Emily Murray.

Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and beyond!

This is truly one of the Best Stage Shows at Disney World. Join Nemo and his friends on a 25-minute quest to finding his way back home. Just as you saw it in the movie, but a hundred times better; it is now a musical! Be amused by all the songs, special effects, and the righteous performance of the cast.

Location: Theater in the Wild. DinoLand.

Schedule: Sunday to Saturday: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, and 4:30 PM. Check  for any changes in the schedule prior to visiting the park.

No Lightning Lane available.

Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and beyond!
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and beyond! Photo: Disney.

Magic Kingdom

Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire

Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy along with many other characters from your Disney’s favorite films in a 20-minute phenomenal fest of music, singing, dancing, and pyrotechnics. Let Cinderella Castle give you a magical feeling as it serves as the stage to this show.

Location: Cinderella Castle.

Schedule: Sunday to Saturday. 10:00 AM, 11:10 AM, 12:50 PM, 1:55 PM, and 4:00 PM. Check for any changes in the schedule prior to visiting the park.

No Lightning Lane available.

Disney World Castle Show
Mickey and Minnie. Photo: Emily Murray

Monsters Inc Laugh Floor

Monsters Inc Laugh Floor will unquestionably crack you up. It is guaranteed that you will leave with a big smile from ear to ear after you enjoy this 15-minute interactive laugh-factory comedy show.  Keep an eye on the camera as you might become the spotlight of the show when you are asked to participate. You can even text your favorite jokes and they might be used by Mike Wazowski to amuse the rest of audience.  Do you have what it takes to make everyone laugh?

Location: Tomorrowland.

Schedule: Sunday to Saturday.  Schedule is different every day. 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Check for any changes in the schedule prior to visiting the park.

No lightning Lange available.

Monster's Inc Laugh Floor
Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor showtimes. Photo: Emily Murray

With plenty of options to chose from, you have no excuse to miss any of the Best Stage Shows at Disney World. Let the magical spark of Disney stay in your heart and make happy everlasting memories as you laugh, dance, and sing, together with your favorite Disney characters. How many shows are you looking forward to the most this season?

Comment below and share with what your favorite Disney stage show is!

Photo: Emily Murray.

Written by

Rodrigo Covarrubias


Contributing Writer

Roy grew up watching Disney films and hoping to one day have the chance to visit the Happiest Place on Earth. His dream came true in 2019 when he spent a few months in Los Angeles. While in Los Angeles, Roy realized he could not get enough of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park and knew he wanted to share his passion with the world. As a huge Star Wars fan, he’s now planning his visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World in Florida. When Roy isn’t planning his next trip to the Disney Parks, you can find him swimming in the ocean or lounging at the beach.