Fantasmic! will return at Walt Disney World with an all-new sequence in 2022

Posted: Saturday November 20, 2021 2:25pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney announced earlier today that Fantasmic! will return in 2022, alongside several other major entertainment offerings.

Not announced yet, is that Fantasmic! will be updated with an all-new sequence. We don't have specifics, but the new sequence will include live performers, new animation, stunts and special effects using characters that have never been in the show before. The Pocahontas sequence is likely to be replaced, but this is not yet officially confirmed.

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

Fantasmic! is set to return in 2022, and although no dates are yet available, we expect to see its return in the first half of 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!