3 New Immersive Experiences Debut At Epcot On Friday #ArtfulEpcot

January 16, 2020 Leave a comment

3 new immersive experiences debut at Epcot on Friday, January 17 and you are not going to want to miss the fun.

Perfect for the entire family, these brand new attractions will have you singing along with Beauty and Beast, traveling through the majestic country of Canda Far and Wide, and delving into our Awesome Planet. Whether you’re young, or young at heart these new experiences are guaranteed to bring an understanding about the world we live in and provide the unique opportunity to sit back and just have fun as you take them all in. 3 new immersive experiences debut at Epcot

As part of the ongoing transformation of Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort, the three new films will debut Jan. 17, 2020, on the same day the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts begins. These new films provide more ways for you to experience Disney magic and celebrate the world around them during a day at Epcot. Let’s take a closer look at these 3 new immersive experiences that make their debut at Epcot tomorrow: 3 new immersive experiences debut at Epcot

“Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along” in the France pavilion’s Palais du Cinémais directed and produced by Don Hahn, producer of the animated and live-action “Beauty and the Beast” films, and invites guests to participate in a twist on a tale as old as time. It also features narration from Angela Lansbury, who played Mrs. Potts in the original film. The new sing-along will run in rotation with “Impressions de France,” which will receive an upgrade to 4K projection.
“Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360” in the Canada pavilion is an update to the previous “O Canada!” film with new scenes, a new musical score by Canadian composer Andrew Lockington and new narration by award-winning actors Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy.
“Awesome Planet” in The Land pavilion explores the spectacular beauty, diversity and dynamic story of Earth.In collaboration with the Disney Conservation Fund, the 10-minute film uses in-theater effects (including wind, scents and water) to tell the story of life on this planet and why it’s vitally important to care for it. “Awesome Planet” features narration by Ty Burrell, star of ABC’s “Modern Family,” and an original musical score from Academy Award-winning® composer Stevan

3 new immersive experiences debut at Epcot Along with the sing-along is a new exhibit inside Palais du Cinéma. “Tales as Old as Time: French Storytelling on Stage and Screen” invites guests to explore six distinct gallery cases featuring a collection of costumes, music, artwork and more, all dedicated to the adaptation of French literature in cinema, theater, ballet and opera.

Tale Old As Time Exhibit

Tale Old As Time Exhibit Take Old As Time Exhibit Tales as Old as Time: French Storytelling on Stage and Screen 3 new immersive experiences debut at Epcot The exhibit reinforces how French literature has inspired artists from around the globe, including those who created timeless Disney classics such as “Sleeping Beauty,” “Cinderella” and, of course, “Beauty and the Beast.” Items on display from the Walt Disney Archives include a glass slipper from the live-action “Cinderella” film and Belle’s costume from the live-action “Beauty and the Beast.” Community arts organizations from Florida also contributed pieces to the exhibit.

Save the date and mark your calendars, January 17, 2020 marks a whole new world at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort. With 3 new immersive experiences debut at Epcot on Friday, what are you most looking forward to seeing at Epcot?