Must-see shows?

[Since1971]

My daughter and I have planned out what rides we definitely want to hit in each of the parks, but are there certain shows in each park that are must-do events? For example, if we have to choose between Nemo and Lion King at Animal Kingdom or a particular movie at EPCOT, are there clear winners? Obviously, some of this comes down to personal taste, but I'd be curious if there is any general consensus. Thanks in advance!

 

[Lucky]

Lion King

France

 

[belledream]

My personal favorites at each park...
MK: Philharmagic
EPCOT: Reflections of China
HS: Beauty and the Beast
AK: Festival of the Lion King...Nemo is good too, but I could never dream of missing FOTLK.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Nemo, Lion King, and Flights of Wonder are all excellent at Animal Kingdom.

 

[dodgr98]

We've always hit Lion King on our trips until last fall when we were walking by Nemo and there was a showing starting in 5 minutes. We decided to check it out. We loved it, it's a must do for us now. I agree with Lucky on seeing the movie in the France. The music just ads to the scenery. BTW, if you've got time, check out Flights of Wonder. We had never caught the show before and it was really good. Enjoy your trip!

 

[JohnD]

MK: Festival of Fantasy Parade
Epcot: Impressions de France and Voices of Liberty
AK: Festival of the Lion King
HS: Beauty and the Beast

 

[Figgy1]

Try and find time for both Lion King and Finding Nemo they are both must dos every trip. DHS Indy, Fantasmic and LMA. EPCOT, ILLUMINATIONS is not to be missed and in MK it's Wishes, the best way to end a Disney night. It's hard to pick only one in each park.

 

[disneyfirstLJ]

MK: Philharmagic
EPCOT: Impressions de France and the Taiko Drummers in Japan
HS: Beauty and the Beast
AK: Festival of the Lion King

 

[Since1971]

Try and find time for both Lion King and Finding Nemo they are both must dos every trip. DHS Indy, Fantasmic and LMA. EPCOT, ILLUMINATIONS is not to be missed and in MK it's Wishes, the best way to end a Disney night. It's hard to pick only one in each park.

Thanks! Quick follow up--what's LMA?

 

[Figgy1]

Thanks! Quick follow up--what's LMA?

Lights Motors Action

 

[TXDisney]

Lion king is a must.
Beauty and the beast we love.
Look at the show times for WS and see all those.

 

[MickeyMomV]

Try and find time for both Lion King and Finding Nemo they are both must dos every trip. DHS Indy, Fantasmic and LMA. EPCOT, ILLUMINATIONS is not to be missed and in MK it's Wishes, the best way to end a Disney night. It's hard to pick only one in each park.

If you are going in the near future I would add LMA to the list. Rumor is that it will be closing in the future to make way for an expanded Star Wars area. I always regret not doing some of the attractions atleast once before they are gone forever.

 

[dodgr98]

I forgot about a show at the studios, Walt Disney: One Man's Dream. The pre-show has scale models of the parks, ride models, one of the multi-plane cameras that Walt developed to give depth to the animation. We enjoyed the show last fall.

 

[BigRedDad]

For me, it is the street performers, not the scheduled big shows. Those turn out to be some of the best, especially the improvs with guests.

 

[bigorangeandy]

I'll toss a few in that we have always enjoyed, The Carosel of Progress at MK, The American Adventure at Epcot, and Indy at DHS. I more than the rest of the family like the film in Canada. They are a great way to stay cool in the heat of the afternoon.

 

[CheshireCat12]

I like Nemo more than Lion King at AK

 

[DManRightHere]

For Epcot, i really enjoyed the Canadian film. I'm not sure I've ever seen the France one...

 

[Tinkerkelle]

We loved Nemo! FotLK was amazing but I think Nemo edges it for us.

 

[Since1971]

I now feel like I need a MUCH longer trip! Or lots of coffee . Thanks all, for your advice.

 

[Figgy1]

I now feel like I need a MUCH longer trip! Or lots of coffee . Thanks all, for your advice.

I vote for the longer trip if you can!