Disney offers more details on upcoming Fantasmic! relaunch at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Posted: Wednesday May 4, 2022 8:15am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

In a new press release today, Disney has provided a few more details on what we can expect from the Fantasmic! relaunch at Walt Disney World.

Disney says, "The iconic “Fantasmic!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will make its much-anticipated return later in 2022 with a new show sequence featuring Disney characters – Mulan, Elsa, Aladdin, Pocahontas and Moana – in heroic moments, as well as new technical enhancements. Guests won’t want to miss this spectacle set on a canvas of water where the forces of good and evil battle it out in Mickey’s dream. The extravagant, open-air nighttime musical boasts more than 50 live performers, massive sets, stunning effects, rousing music and dazzling pyrotechnics."

The new scene will replace the existing Pocahontas segment.

Fantasmic! overview

Work has been underway on refurbishing almost all areas of the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater, which includes new lighting system, new fountains, and a rebuild of Steamboat Mickey.

Aerial view of Fantasmic at the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater

Disney has stopped short of offering an opening date, but our latest information suggests that we will see Fantasmic! this summer, possibly in July 2022.

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bmr15912 days ago

I think they are perfectly content with its current state. Diehards are frustrated, but the vast majority of visitors enjoy the parade and think it's great. I wouldn't expect much changes or upgrades to it until it's retired at the end of the decade when Villains Land opens.

Starship8242 days ago

I think the best bet if they ever bring it back to a full cast would be summer with Starlight but I'm doubtful anything will happen.

jrhwdw2 days ago

Not Yet! I wouldn't expect New Years Day either! Maybe MKwill think about it by Summer???? Honestly!

Starship8242 days ago

I saw an update in this thread and thought it meant it was brought back to it's former glory. Silly me, should've known that wasn't gonna happen, especially since it's only 11:30 AM and the parade hasn't even happened yet today lol

DCBaker2 days ago

Disney has added showtimes for Festival of Fantasy through February 1: January 1 through 13: 12pm and 3pm January 14 through Feb 1: 3pm

gerararSep 17, 2024

WDW has been refurbishing their pyro barges the past month, so doubt it. Probably conflicted with the DL incidient recently.

Disney AnalystSep 17, 2024

Maybe they crossed stories.

SquishySep 17, 2024

Sounds like the same as the DLR incident

Disney AnalystSep 17, 2024

Anyone hear of this?

dmwJul 23, 2024

the change in parade times made me think of the funny question: what time does the 3pm parade start? Now it starts at 2. 😆

TTA94Jul 22, 2024

I wonder how they will manage the new nighttime parade? Hire more float drivers and performers?

SpectroBroJul 22, 2024

This is just to allow for float drivers and performers to get proper rest. Between am rehearsals for Halloween and Christmas, daily operations, events, and overnight rehearsals they are always stretched very thin.

jrhwdwJul 22, 2024

Hopefully with Wonderful 2025 News!!!!!!!!!! Looks like FOF is going back to 2pm for Party Season like it was Pre COVID. I'm bothered by only 1 Adv. Friends. Either add another one, or add another MMFF or Finally return the Trolley Dancers!!!! Please let MK Entertainment get a BIG Boost during or after D23!