Multiple World Showcase entertainment acts return to EPCOT

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Matsuriza performance - October 2021

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Posted: Monday October 4, 2021 12:23pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

EPCOT welcomed back several World Showcase entertainment acts on October 1 as the park continues its reopening from the pandemic shutdown.

Matsuriza performance - October 2021

The returning acts include Matsuriza at the Japan pavilion, Alberta Bound at the Canada pavilion, and Sergio at the Italy pavilion.

Matsuriza performance - October 2021

Alberta Bound overview

Watch the video below for a look at Matsuriza performing today at the Japan pavilion. (4K YouTube version)

All three acts ended were halted in March 2020 as the impact of the pandemic began to be felt.

Showtimes vary by day, so check My Disney Experience for the latest performances.

Matsuriza performance - October 2021

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jrhwdw29 days ago

Don't they test shows every year?

Comped29 days ago

I'm not sure if they would need to test the NYE show much? I don't think it's changed...

jrhwdw29 days ago

FITS NYE? I would think TDO would work on that before DE 2025.

Comped29 days ago

Does anyone know what Disney was doing last night in terms of fireworks testing? At about 3:45 in the morning I was awoken by the sounds of a fireworks launch, closer to the ones that happened during the Castle show than anything else. I heard a few more over the next 5 minutes before finally getting back to sleep... Not exactly sure what it is about, maybe Enchanted testing for the parties in the new year?

wannabeBelle29 days ago

Current casting call for EPCOT: ONLINE SUBMISSIONS: Variety Entertainment Acts Local to Central Florida for Epcot For: Walt Disney World Audition City: Local to Central Florida Location: Walt Disney World: Online Submission Looking For: Musical Acts and Variety ActsWednesday, November 27, 202411:30 PMTimezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar Share Disney Live Entertainment is accepting online submissions from variety acts of up to five performers to perform as atmosphere entertainment at Epcot at the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, FL. Seeking contemporary and engaging performers from the local Central Florida area. Acts will be contracted on an as needed basis with no guarantee of hours. Seeking fun-filled entertainment for diverse audiences of different ages, including families with children: Magicians, Jugglers, Physical Comedians, Performance Artists, Visual Acts, Solo/Duo Dance Team, Acts Using Technology, and unique multi-disciplinary acts We are not seeking musical acts, fire breathing or fire juggling acts, balloon artists, animal acts, face painters or caricature artists.

TrainsOfDisney29 days ago

I believe they are hired by different departments but they could potentially do both. Some of the former boardwalk jugglers performed at both the boardwalk and storybook circus for a while.

wannabeBelle29 days ago

Actually I saw casting call for both. Hopefully more entertainment is coming. It really isnt that hard to cast for this because in some cases I know people who still live locally and have done those roles previously. C'mon Disney, let's do this!! Marie