Disneyland Paris released a new press release providing more details about the awaited Mickey and the Magician show which will start July 2 in the former Animagique theatre at the Walt Disney Studios park. Here it is:
Entertainment
just keeps on creating new surprises at Disneyland Paris. This summer, the
public will be able to enjoy "Mickey
and the Magician" for the first time. This show, specially created for
Walt Disney Studios Park, will star the mouse who started it all.
Mickey is poised to become the hero of a brand new
story. Far from his recent roles of master of ceremonies, this new show will
take him back to where Disney magic all began. He is embarking on a unique
experience where magic fuels dreams. Mickey will learn valuable lessons from
iconic Disney Magicians leading him to his dream of becoming a Magician. But
these lessons are full of surprises, because, although enthusiastic by nature,
Mickey is terribly clumsy.
A new adventure
for Mickey
Go back in time to Paris at the turn of the 19th
century… and enter a great Magician’s atelier, where the assistant is no other
than a certain Mickey Mouse! Night has fallen. Tinker Bell has spread a little
stardust. When he is given the task of cleaning up the atelier before sunrise,
the young apprentice gets distracted! Nothing turns out as expected. Mickey
finds himself accidentally transported to the most magical Disney film worlds.
He becomes the hero in this incredible show where illusion is key and the
audience find themselves plunged into a world of magic and delight.
A magical story
“When I was 10 years old I was taken to Disneyland
in California. Magic of course became my life, so to have the opportunity to
bring wonderful magic into a permanent live show in Disneyland Paris,
surrounded by these classic Disney characters is a dream come true for
me. I’m excited that thousands and thousands of kids of all ages will be
introduced not only to live magic, but to high quality live theatre by watching
Mickey and the Magician. I hope it will be an experience they will never
forget.”
Stars from Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, The
Lion King, Aladdin and Frozen all
lend a hand
Every object has a story and the Magician’s secret
attic is cluttered with amazing artefacts, curious props, and mysterious
objects: a hat, a candlestick, a zoetrope, a lamp and a crystal ball among
other things. Distracted from his task, Mickey stirs the magic within each
object. He then embarks upon an extraordinary journey strewn with breath-taking
illusions magical moments, and crosses paths with iconic Disney magicians.
The Fairy Godmother from Cinderella unveils her famous spell, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo. Rafiki,
the mandrill and great mystic from The
Lion King will remind him of the meaning of "The Circle of Life".
The Genie from Aladdin performs an
eccentric number for him to the tune of the famous song "Friend Like
Me". Lumière, the French candlestick from Beauty and the Beast has a surprise in store for him with his new
enchanted version of "Be Our Guest". Finally, Elsa, from Frozen, will show him how to…"Let
It Go"!
He will learn from each in turn as they share
amazing magical moments with him, to help him discover the true meaning of the
word "magic".
The magic of the
music
The unforgettable songs that helped to make each of
these major films such a success have been specially reorchestrated.
"Mickey and the Magician" promises the audience great music featuring
completely unexpected sounds. For example, "Be Our Guest", the star
song from Beauty and the Beast, will
feature the sounds of the circus; while "Friend Like Me", sung by the
Genie from Aladdin, takes on a
Broadway style, integrating tricks and tap dancing. The show also features a
brand new song.
A new daily show
at the Walt Disney Studios Park
"Mickey and the Magician" will make its
debut on 2 July 2016 and will run until 8 January 2017. There will be several
Franco-English shows per day at Animagique Theater, Toon Studio, Walt Disney Studios Park.
"Mickey and
the Magician" sees Mickey take on a different role and gives the audience
another opportunity to see the stars of Cinderella,
Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aladdin and even Frozen come to life on stage. A funny,
musical, mischievous and moving show… full of illusions! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo!
Picture and text: copyright Disney
