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    4.3 (140 reviews)

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    Steamboat Mickey
    Jackie L.

    I have not been to a Fantasmic show in years. It was available again and I didn't expect much, but boy did the nighttime spectacular knock my socks off! The show is isolated in its own area. The entrance is toward the side of Beauty and the Beast show. It is quite a walk so expect to be on foot for at least 10-15 minutes. There is a large semi-circle amphitheater that surrounds their performance lagoon. Plenty of people can be seated here without issue but if you want to be towards the center I would come earlier. The premise is based on Mickey Mouse falling asleep and dreaming he is a sorcerer's apprentice. As he is mopping, a bunch of large bubbles float toward the sky with displays of movies, past and present, being projected on the water canvas sprays. Then, a few live action scenes are reenacted from Aladdin, Frozen, Lion King, Mulan, and Pocahontas. Afterward, a montage of villains rolls through, with the big ones being the queen from Snow White, as well as a larger-than-life sized Maleficent. Through the thick in thin, Mickey manages to conquer the darkness with his imagination. The final performance has Mickey standing on the top of the mountain making magic with fireworks and lights. Several boats paraded through during the middle of the show as well as at the end. Quite a few characters made an appearance including Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid, Snow White, the seven dwarves, etc. On the main boat, steamboat Mickey was steering all his passengers! What a fun nod to the classics! It was such an unforgettable thirty-minute experience. The storytelling and variety of visual effects was absolutely captivating. It was an amazing show that was totally worth of our time at the end of a jam-packed day.

    Monique W.

    Fantasmic! show at Disney World is completely different than the one at Disneyland. I finally had a chance to see Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Disney World with my husband during the month of June. We ended up getting a dining package at 50s Prime Time Cafe. It was recommended for us to arrive 45 minutes prior to show start. The show time listed was for 9:00 P.M open, with start time at 9:30. We ended up going at around 8:30 for seating reservations. The nice thing about Fantasmic! is that there is so much bench seating in the outdoor amphitheater! We had reservation seating from the dining package in the middle of the amphitheater. Fantasmic is a water show. They use projected images on the water, too! A lot of sets change throughout the show! Some of Fantasmic consisted of parts of Aladdin, Frozen, and Pocahontas! Unlike Disneyland's Fantasmic! there aren't as many boats with characters until the end of the show! This is one of the best family-friendly shows at Disney World, and it is a must-see if you're visiting Disney Hollywood Studios. It lasts about 29 minutes. You'll see a variety of stunning effects, stunts, and pyrotechnics, and you'll get to listen to some amazing Disney music! This show can get canceled due to the weather, though!

    Brian F.

    The Fantasmic! show happens once a day at 9pm at Hollywood Studios. This is a water show that can seat a ton of people in an amphitheater/bleacher style seating. Some will come here an hour or more beforehand waiting for the show to start but that's not necessary. I'd recommend just coming right before and you'll still get a good seat. This was a great production that included all the characters and even the villains. The water effects, the music, the lasers, and the performers were all wonderful. Other theme parks at Disney World have fireshows to end the night and Hollywood Studios has this show (that also has some fireworks). It's family-friendly and a great way to end the night.

    Melynda S.

    Second best Disney World nighttime entertainment, only behind Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom. One thing that Fantasmic has wayyyy up on Happily Ever After is the designated bleacher seating. This was so so great as you had an individual seat in the outdoor amphitheater and there was no chance of someone swooping in 10 minutes into the show and blocking your view. I also enjoyed the use of the projected images on water (rather than the castle in HEA). Fantasmic also employs the use of many many characters, which HEA does not offer. If you are visiting Hollywood Studios it is worth skipping that one last short ride time to get a seat for Fantasmic!

    Liz S.

    Dream a fantastic dream! Fantasmic is back and better than ever! I want to keep this spoiler free so I'll just say that it's all that you remembered, but with some needed and awesome updates. The show felt so fresh and familiar all in one. We came opening night so lines were super long and we waited about 2 and a half hours in total before the 8pm show. My guess is demand will lessen as locals see the show, but still be high for awhile as tourists come to Disney World and want to see the show for their first time since the pandemic. The wait regardless is worth it. A few years ago, Hollywood wasn't a full day park and we wound up sitting down early waiting for Fantasmic anyway.

    kelly r.

    It's baaack! The show is back in Hollywood Studios . We got a Fantasmic dining package with lunch at Sci fi movie theater and got seats mid section 4 th row dead center. ( not recommended on a cold night as you get sprayed) The show was spectacular. The seating took quite a long time for the 8 pm show which was packed and there were huge issues leaving the show - as those exiting were funneled into a small one row exit to accommodate the 10 pm line up ... We saw several accidents with wheelchair occupants running over people trying to exit in the dark through a narrow path . Warning : If you go to 8 pm show don't try to get into the Star Wars rides after - you will have to trample people to get out.

    Jessica J.

    I think the best part of the show is before the show. Someone will start the wave and eventually the whole stadium will be doing the wave and applauding. It was so fun. The images project onto water so sometimes it's not as clear. You might get wet because of how high the water has to be for it to portray the images. I wished it showed more recent Disney movies. But the music and the performance is good!!

    Cindy M.

    [533] We have seen this show at Hollywood Studios a few times and it has not disappointed. Love how they have images on water and use of fire effects. They included most of the Disney characters in this show. Great music and work by all the cast members. You can get VIP seating w dinner packages. I suggest it so you can sit directly in the middle. There are a ton of people at this show but it's perfectly organized so you don't feel like it's mobbed when you leave. The show is the last event in the park and then you are directed out the door (smart) We will definitely be back

    Ariel and Eric on the ferryboat during the finale.
    Ariel W.

    I have missed this show in the past and I was determined to see it this time. It is held in a stadium so that limits the number of viewers unlike Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom which can be seen anywhere you can see the front of the castle. We got there an hour early to secure good seats. The show is a mixture of water, land, music, film projection, pyrotechnics and fireworks. It lasts 25 minutes and is presided over by Mickey as the Sorcerer's Apprentice. You see his dreams and his battle with the villains. Of course Mickey prevails after an epic battle with a snake and dragon and he is joined by all of the well loved Disney characters at the end. I am glad I got to see this show at least once. Unless it was changed up I probably wouldn't need to see it again. When we came out I saw that there was even more fireworks in the sky. I followed them to the front of the Great Movie ride where I saw yet another night time show, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular being projected on the front of the theater. It was very cool with scenes from Star Wars and stirring music. I don't know why Disney ran two shows a the same time when I would have like to see both fully.

    Fantastic visual colors streaming throughout the area.
    Tammy A.

    I'm so happy my husband and I had the opportunity to see Fantasmic while we were in Disney World. It was such a wonderful experience. We had fast passes for it but really you don't need to do that unless your worried you won't get in on time till they fill the seating limit. What made this show such a magical experience was the lighting and effects of each character from Mickey to the Disney princesses, everything was well done. Once you thought you experienced it all, just wait till the river bursts on fire from the dragon in the show. It will cease to amaze you with what Disney can do with props to characters performances. At first I was hesitant to come here since I'm a bigger fan of seeing the fireworks and didn't think this would have it. I guess I was totally wrong, you have to see the show to believe that fireworks actually do get displayed. As well as the laser lights, pyrotechnics and water projections. All my favorite Disney characters danced on the boats from Belle to Ariel each had made the show wonderful to watch. It was also awesome to watch Mickey fight the evil villains through his magical powers. To me Mickey was a hero of the show and growing up I hadn't really seen that until coming here. Since he was just this cute and fun loving cartoon character I grew up with as a child. Next time I revisit Disney I will definitely be back here! I loved the show and think anybody from any age group will like it as well.

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    11 years ago

    A great Disney show! I go every time I am at Disney World and it never gets old :)

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    10 years ago

    Amazing show. Get a Fantasmic dinner package or get in line early to get a good seat. Don't sit too close to the water or you may leave wet.

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    Very entertaining. My Mom and toddler loved it. Definitely worth seeing.

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    One of the best show in WDW. Over the years it has gotten better and they move the crowds in and out fast. It is a must see.

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    12 years ago

    The one at Disneyland is not as claustrophobic as this shitty show. It shattered my Disney memories.

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    EPCOT

    4.2
    (3k reviews)
    1.2 mi

    If you're a foodie, Epcot is the place to be, especially during one of their many food festivals…read more I've been here for the International Festival of the Arts and International Festival of the Holidays and they were both awesome. I loved walking around the park and trying all the different things, tapas style. I won't lie, it's expensive so make sure to budget for it. Hubby and I split everything so we wouldn't have to worry about filling up because of course they have the best dinner spots here too and we had dinner reservations with our family. The sushi doughnut was my favorite of the Arts festival. I legit should've went back and gotten another. I also remember loving the idea of the deconstructed strawberry cheesecake and enjoying the fun of eating it. Hubby thought it was weird but it was so unique and fun I loved it. We tried a bunch of stuff for the Holiday 2025 one and I liked the food well enough but didn't find anything that really wowed me. The Liquid Nitrogen Chocolate Peppermint Mousse was fun because of the liquid nitrogen but the flavor was just ok. I really didn't like the drinks because most of them were heavy on the liquor and light on the flavor. We actually threw the Horchata Margarita away after only a few sips. I assume the food changes each year but it seems I liked the Arts festival more than the Holiday one. Hopefully we can can return during Halloween one year and try the International Food and Wine Festival. Loved: - Deconstructed Strawberry Cheesecake - Sushi Doughnut Liked: - Churro: Dulce de Leche - Drink: Keel Farms Cinnamon Sugar Donut Hard Cider - Liquid Nitrogen Chocolate Peppermint Mousse - Toshikoshi Soba Ok: - Cinnamon-Glazed Cashews Disliked: - Drink: Eggnog with Fireball Cinnamon - Drink: Horchata Margarita - Drink: Yuletide Float - Plant-Based Chorizo Tamale

    The park for the food lover! Come on one of their several events throughout the year. The events…read morelast a good number of days so there is a lot of flexibility on timing. Yes, you need to pay for the event food. You also need to spot the outdoor stands that are serving the event food as opposed to the fixed locations that generally have the same menus all the time. There are enough choices where there is simply no way for you to try everything. Also, it is easy to miss an event stand so... on both counts, go online and read the menus and see the food photos. Make a hit list, and it will make your day all that more happy. The food seems to be pretty reliably there all the time during the event. However, if you are looking for a specific country brew or wine you might be out of luck if they run out towards the end of the event calendar.

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    Toy Story Land

    Toy Story Land

    4.0
    (63 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Crazy realistic!! The rides are amazing and everything is so detailed this is so magical!! I love…read moreToy Story land I think it might just be the best at Disney. This part of the park is worth so much time you will have a blast here !

    Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios nails the concept it is built around. I walked into an area…read moredesigned to make me feel like I had been shrunk down to toy size and dropped into Andy's backyard, and the execution of that idea was thorough. Giant game pieces, oversized footprints, building blocks used as architecture, and Christmas lights strung overhead as decoration all reinforced the scale in a way that rewarded me for actually looking around rather than just moving from ride to ride. Slinky Dog Dash is the anchor attraction and delivered as a family coaster that works for a wide range of ages. It is smooth, fast enough to feel exciting, and the Toy Story theming throughout the track layout is well integrated. Wait times regularly stretch past an hour, so prioritizing it early in the day or using Lightning Lane is the practical move. Toy Story Mania is an interactive 4D shooting game that holds up across multiple rides and was genuinely competitive and fun for my group. Alien Swirling Saucers is the gentler option that skews younger, but it is an easy yes for anyone who does not mind spinning. Woody's Lunch Box is worth building a meal or snack stop around. The totchos and grilled cheese are the items that keep coming up for good reason, and the Lunch Box Tarts are worth grabbing for dessert if I want something to eat while I keep moving through the land. The one consistent practical note is that the area has very little shade and gets genuinely hot during the middle of the day. Coming in during the early morning or staying into the evening is the right call. At night the land takes on a different quality with the lighting, and it is worth lingering in if my park day extends into the evening hours.

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    World Celebration

    World Celebration

    4.5
    (2 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    World Celebration is one of the newest areas in Epcot and you're essentially in World Celebration…read moreafter you check through the theme park gates! World Celebration has some of my favorite rides in Epcot! Spaceship Earth: This ride is a must ride for my family every time we visit! The ride also has some of the lowest wait times in Epcot. Lightning lane pass are usually immediate for Spaceship Earth. The ride is relatively long too. I think it's about 15-20 minutes. The ride takes you through a historical journey of Earth. I love the end of the ride and seeing the stars in the sky! Journey Into Imagination with Figment: The Figment ride is my daughter's favorite ride! This ride usually has a low wait time as well! Sometimes, you can walk onto this ride with low wait times in the morning and evening times! The Figment ride goes through all of your senses like smell and sight! After riding, you get dropped into the Imagination area where you can meet Figment and a Figment themed store as well. Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival: This is a film right next to Journey Into Imagination with Figment. You'll see short stories like Piper! It's a great place to take a break during the summer! It's fully air conditioned. If you're looking for quick service dining areas, World Celebration has some locations! Connections Café and Starbucks, Connections Eatery, and Club Cool for Custom Soda Samples are located in World Celebration. The Connections Eatery has a wide range of burgers and sandwiches. There usually is a custom waffle offered during the seasonal offerings! Connections Eatery, with the Starbucks café, offers good options for breakfast! Club Cool for custom soda samples offers a variety of custom sodas that you can choose from! It's a stand near Mission Space Earth and Test Track. There are a few World Celebrations Character Meet and Greet too! You'll find the character's in Epcot's Main Entrance like Pluto. There are also dedicated spaces in World Celebration for the seasonal festivals like the Art Festival, with food stands! World Celebration offers Entertainment. You'll want to use the Disney World Mobile Application to view show times. There is the new Encanto show, Forces of Nature (Inside the Moana's Journey of Water), and JAMMitors! While we were visiting during the Holidays, there were special Holiday shows too. The new Commmunicore Hall and Plaza is located in World Celebration too! This is a great new area inside Epcot!

    World Celebration is the newest space at Epcot! This place puts the PARK in theme park. After…read moreconstruction lasted for many, many years, I am happy to see this location finally open. You will find TONS of seating areas and charging ports. There is entertainment walking around, and Custodial Cast Members create water art as well. 4 Stars for now, since the area is still under construction in some areas, resulting in loud noise. But, once it is fully complete, I hope to return for a 5 star offering. I made a full 4K walking tour of this space on the EYNTKinfo YouTube channel if you want to see more.

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    Outside Spaceship Earth at EPCOT at Walt Disney World on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
    Outside Spaceship Earth at EPCOT at Walt Disney World on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
    Outside Spaceship Earth at EPCOT at Walt Disney World on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
    Outside Spaceship Earth at EPCOT at Walt Disney World on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
    Cool artwork outside the entrance to Spaceship Earth. Tom E told me to take this picture. He deleted his Yelp account earlier this year.

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    Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana

    Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana

    4.6
    (38 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    SAIL ACROSS THE SEA AND RESTORE THE HEART OF TE FITI…read more We really enjoyed doing the Moana Journey of Water located in the EPCOT World Nature Seas Pavilion. Park guests can stay dry or get as wet as they want while they take a self-guided journey through Moana's world. The Journey took us through a lush tropical island where we soon met the island goddess Te Fiti. On our journey, we played music with streams of water, raised water with the swish of our hands, parted a water fall and directed a dance of leaping streams of water. These are really fun activities for both young and old. Bring a set of dry clothes for your little ones who might enjoy getting wet on the splash pad :o). Try to time your journey with a character meet and greet with Moana. Plus don't forget to drop by the wonderful SeaBase aquarium that is near the Journey of Water.

    This is a walk-through exhibit and it is a lot of fun. I'm not sure if there's ever a standby…read moreoption because it's short and isn't a ride, just an... experience, I guess, for lack of a better term. Even though this is a walk-through journey, just like the other rides, you cannot take a stroller into this exhibit. There are some really fun elements to this, such as the first water encounter where you can pass hour hand through the strings of water to hear some duvet tones. There's a spot where you can jump and the water will respond, and a section where you can raise your arms for a similar effect. There's a wet and a dry path for folks to choose, though I don't think I got wet almost at all but for the time when I placed my hand in the water, and that was walking the wet path. It can get slick in spots though. And there's a PhotoPass opportunity on the path, so you can get a fun photo with Te Fiti in the background. And interestingly, there's a restroom in the midst of the journey. Across from this exhibit is a spot where Moana does meet-and-greets several times per day. As of May 2026, the last one takes place at 3 p.m. Don't forget your autograph book!

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    Tefiti at night at Journey Of Water -- Inspired by Moana, gorgeous at night!
    Tefiti at night at Journey Of Water -- Inspired by Moana, gorgeous at night!
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    Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool

    Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool

    4.4
    (336 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Typhoon Lagoon is Disney's water park in addition to Blizzard Beach. Both are worth experiencing…read moresince they're so unique. Typhoon Lagoon is shipwrecked tropical island themed with the biggest wave pool in the country. The waves reach 6 feet high and are intense enough to slide a bikini down (so I've heard). There are slides for 2+ so you can adventure together. Lazy River is pretty spacious and has floaty chairs -game changer. Not sure how I can go back to a standard tube after that. Loungers, chairs and picnic tables were available first come first serve. The reserved areas were booked up but we found the perfect location for all five of us. Sun and shade with the nearest bartender just a few steps away. The Mai Thai and Rum Runner were absolutely delish. Was happy to see hard cider available. Disney's magic is keeping the park clean and beautifully landscaped all day long. The water was always that perfect cool and refreshing temp, and crystal clear. Cast members always remind me why Disney is the best.

    Pros: 1) clean; 2) towels as much as you need, so no need to bring your own towels; 3) perfect for…read morekids attractions, for adults is too small. Cons: 1) no express lines; 2) limited food options, and poor quality of food; 3) the joints between the slide sections were very rough. I could feel every connection hitting my back, which made the ride painful instead of enjoyable. Advice: 1) bring water shoes or even better water socks, flip flops you have to hold in hands and sometimes it's very inconvenient; 2) waterproof phone holder for neck; 3) sunscreen, I got burned in 2 hours;

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    Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool
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