![]() ![]() Be sure to set aside some time to take in all that Disney Springs has to offer. I highly recommend seeing the show if you're in the Orlando area. Tickets for Drawn to Life start at $85 and can be purchased on the Cirque du Soleil website. It was a beautiful experience to see this first-of-its-kind show that blended Cirque du Soleil and Disney so amazingly well. (Kent Phillips, photographer).Ī Cirque du Soleil performance is memorable in its own right, but the way in which the magic of Disney was infused into the show was unforgettable.ĭrawn to Life really celebrates Disney’s extraordinary legacy, from the pencil sketches of beloved characters to the familiar tunes that we know and love. 18, 2021, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Gravity-defying acrobats are in constant motion during The Old Mill act in Drawn to Life. Especially when it came to the juggler (MIND BLOWN!). I found myself saying, "How do they do that," over and over. (Kent Phillips, photographer).ĭrawn to Life is packed with gravity-defying acrobatics, beautiful choreography, and playful costumes. A gaggle of gymnasts rocket up off their boards and somersault dramatically, celebrating the unbridled pleasure of animation in Drawn to Life, the highly anticipated new collaboration from Cirque du Soleil and Disney. From a pencil that comes alive with aerial acrobatics to a white-gloved hand that extends comfort to young Julie, there are dozens of unique characters. The storyline is abstract and dreamlike, filled with whimsical and wonderful elements. Celebrating the “pencil test,” an acrobat guides an aerial pole, stylized as a giant pencil, across the stage to create their own animation before propelling dramatically into the air during Drawn to Life, the highly anticipated new collaboration from Cirque du Soleil and Disney. She heads to his animator's desk and her journey begins. In a heartfelt letter, he told her that he hoped she would finish a drawing that he left unfinished. (Kent Phillips, photographer).ĭrawn to Life follows the story of Julie, a young girl who receives an unexpected gift from her late father who was an animator. Julie and Petit Oreiller share a meaningful moment during Drawn to Life, the highly anticipated new collaboration from Cirque du Soleil and Disney. John Stamos, a self-admitted Disney geek, was also in attendance to celebrate the grand opening of Drawn to Life. The images were then projected for the entire audience so we could applaud their efforts. Later, swings would drop from the ceiling and performers would take to the aisles and swings, bringing the show out into the crowd.īefore the show began, we watched as performers interacted with audience members and invited some children on stage to draw their own creations. We found our seats (for reference, we sat in section 205) and it seemed like there wasn't a bad seat in the house. The last 18 months have been heavy and it was a welcome relief to be surrounded by other Disney enthusiasts to see this new show. The energy was electric as we entered the iconic white tent at Disney Spring. I didn't know exactly what to expect but I knew that it was going beautiful. I was invited to the grand opening of Drawn to Life at Disney Springs and I was excited to experience a Cirque du Soleil show for the first time. ![]() Cirque is back! A brand new, first-of-its-kind, live theatrical production marrying the genius of Cirque du Soleil and the art of Disney Animation is now open at Disney Springs and I'm giving you the details.
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