It possesses that Disney charm and magic children of all ages will fall in love with. The story is inspiring, and will definitely tug at your heartstrings. (I particularly appreciate the heavy focus on classic and comfortable hand-drawn animated Disney films such as Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Bambi, and Cinderella.) Julie’s interactive pillow (which curiously resembles the sack of flour from Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston’s The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation) sits center-stage, welcoming guests to the show before curtain. The specially created Disney animation sequences were beautiful. It reminded us of a Disney Cruise Line style production, but larger and with a touch of Cirque bizarreness, LOTS of stunt performances… and on land. I attended the November 18th grand opening of the new Cirque show. Our Review of Cirque Du Soleil: Drawn to Life

Throughout her quest to complete the animation, Julie learns to erase any self-doubt, to imagine new possibilities and to animate the story of her future.

From his cluttered desk, Julie is suddenly whisked through a vortex into a world of wonder where comforts of her childhood have come alive and beloved Disney Animation characters serve as her guides. Julie, a courageous and determined 12-year-old, discovers an unexpected gift left by her late animator father: a letter urging her to complete a drawing he left unfinished. The Official Backstory of Cirque Du Soleil: Drawn to Life But with park closures and the resulting setbacks, the show’s creators, performers, and production crew are especially grateful to finally end their long intermission. Located at the Cirque theater on the West Side of Disney Springs, Drawn to Life features an original musical score, brand new Disney animation sequences created especially for the show, incredible Cirque performers in colorful costumes and experiential storytelling – all bringing Disney stories to life in an unforgettable way.ĭrawn to Life was originally set to premiere in spring 2020. This is the 50th original production from Cirque du Soleil (the perfect fit for Walt Disney World’s golden anniversary). This all-new show is a celebration of life, featuring the mesmerizing movements of Cirque du Soleil’s acrobatic mastery. “The Old Mill” double-wheel act Ethereal dancing unicyclists represent the Blue Fairy Pencil-aerialist performs low and high flying stunts among projected animated sketches. Waku Waku acrobats emmulate animation sequences, performing an awe-inspiring act, filled with symmetry, flips and tricks. Characters and moments from Disney Animation take form in Drawn to Life via extraordinary projections that transform regular-seeming set pieces into striking, moving artwork. As with an acrobat’s body, there is a visceral physicality in animation. Animation is fascinating from the moment life appears in the drawings. An animator’s desk sets the stage for Disney-inspired drawings to come to life!Īnimation and acrobatics are the perfect pairing. The story is lead with 10 unique acrobatic acts alongside animation from beloved Disney films. It replaces the long-running La Nouba, which closed in 2017 and ran for 19 consecutive years totaling 9,000 performances! Drawn to Life has officially moved into the custom-built Cirque theater in Disney Springs.Ī first-ever collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering, Drawn to Life takes you on a journey into a world of animation and Cirque’s signature acrobatic style. Years in the making, the show resulted from extensive visits Cirque du Soleil teams made to Disney theme parks, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Research Library, Walt Disney Archives, and The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. After four years of no Cirque Du Soleil shows at Walt Disney World, an all-new one has finally taken flight at Disney Springs! And this time, it’s got the Disney touch.Ĭirque Du Soleil – Drawn to Life premiered last night, November 18th, 2021.

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