The Tales of the Beedle The Bard is a show in Daigon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. You'll…read morewant to check the showtimes on your Universal Studios mobile application. My mom and I ended up watching the first showing of the day while waiting for the Gringotts ride to come back online. There is minimal seating in the area, just a few benches. Everyone was mostly standing to watch the show. There are two different shows that play on rotation. The Fountain of Fair Fortune The Tale of the Three Brothers My mom and I ended up watching the Tale of the Three Brothers. I did have a chance to read the short stories before watching the show! The performers used a lot of props, and puppetry to bring the show to life! This was a great, quick show! I think it was around 10 minutes total? Hopefully next time I'll get a chance to watch the Fountain of Fair Fortune!

They did a great job with this creepy tale. Hermione's telling of it has always been one of the…read morecreepier parts of the Harry Potter movies for me and they got the same feel here. They use a mixture of props, puppets, and people to perform this show. The best part is the Death animatronic. It's huge and creepy as crap! I love it. I just wish, as I always do for shows on this stage, that there was more seating.

My family and I visited Disney World over the Holidays in December. We ended up booking a dining…read morepackage at the Garden Grill for the Candlelight Processional showing around 6:45 P.M in Epcot. The Candlelight Processional is hosted in the American Gardens Theater in the World Showcase at Epcot. Since we had a dining package reservation, when we showed up for the processional around 6:30, there was seating reserved in the middle area! We had a amazing view even though it was a little further back! This year, the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays was presented by AdventHealth. Gloria Estefan was our speaker and she was phenomenal! She was singing along with the choir too and dancing! It was such an awesome experience! The time went by so fast! The Candlelight processional was a retelling of the Christmas story, with a 50-Piece orchestra and a choir! This was one of the best experiences I've had at Disney World and I am so glad my family had booked the dining package for the Candlelight Processional. There was a standby line for the Candlelight Processional, but it was long! There are three shows each evening though when the Candlelight Processional is showing over the holidays. You'll want to check online to see who the speaker is for each evening! There are so many different celebrities that come and narrator the Candlelight Processional! This is a must go see if you're visiting Epcot over the Holidays.

Beautiful. Stunning. An absolutely "must-do" if you're at Disney during the holidays…read more I'm a local and annual passholder. Hubby and I see this every year. We've been married 20 years. This should definitely sell you on seeing it: I am a pagan and look forward to it every year. Granted, I see it as fiction, but the choir - Oh my! The choir will send shivers up your spine! So, if you are like me and do not have a Christian bone in your body, I'm telling you, this is still totally worth your time (just try not to giggle at the narration). Ahhhh... almost forgot. Speaking of the narration, we have seen some of the most amazing narrators over the years. So many famous people! Neil Patrick Harris is always my favourite! Tip: Check the schedule each year for a list of narrators and the specific dates.

I can't say enough about how fabulous our event was with Dawn Gilmore Productions. Our group of 22…read moreall traveled to Florida for a birthday celebration and we were referred to Dawn to plan the party. She did not disappoint. We struggled with theme and she pulled everything together to deliver a product that was beyond our wildest dreams! The theme was masqurade and the decor was stunning. Whatever we wanted to she made it happen and did so with excellent customer service. I highly recommend Dawn Gilmore Productions for any event you may have in the Orlando area.

You can't come to Disney and not see this. Magical, breathtaking, never gets old. Crowded- as…read moreexpected- get your snacks and spot early. You'll be singing along in amazement while watching the projections on Cinderella's castle and the fireworks shooting off into the sky right above it in this spectacular 19 min show! I tear up everytime.. even knowing I'll be back every few months !

Get ready to cry all the tears, because this show always gets me in my feels…read more My one MAJOR complaint is that the cast members tasked with crowd control aren't willing to be confrontational with guests when it counts. We had secured seats well over an hour before the show was starting and then 10-15 minutes into the show people came and stood in the walkway in front of us. I just wish Disney closed the walkways to outside traffic or something once the show has already started, as it negatively impacts the guest viewing experience. The quality of the show itself is top tier, as the combination of projection, audio, and fireworks is truly unmatched. I was very pleased that the focus of the show was on the old, nostalgic Disney movies (think Toy Story, Hercules, Mulan, and Frozen) rather than some of their newer or live action projects. Trust me, it is worth missing out on that one last ride to get good seats for this show!

Thank you Disney for a show centered around my favorite characters, the villains! Disney Villains…read moreis a brand new show at Disney Hollywood Studios. This show opened a few months ago and has become one of my personal favorites at the park. When my wife and I visit Hollywood Studios, we usually opt for the shows over the rides, especially when its hot. If you are looking for it, it's in the back corner behind Rock and Roller-coaster, if you head towards Tower of Terror, head to the left towards Rock and Roller-Coaster then keep walking back. If you didn't know it was back there, you would miss it. Since it is a show, it is also inside, covered and fantastic AC kicking! It is so nice and cool inside. It is kind of dark which also helps. The seats are pretty comfortable, I have actually dozed off in the summer with the heat. The show is also interactive and based off audience screams and cheers, therefore your ending might be different, however, we have always had the same ending. As the name implies, the theme of the show is villains. There are 3 main characters that come on stage, sing, speak to the audience and more. The 3 villains are Hook, Cruella and Maleficent. At the end of the show, the audience gets to decide "who is the most understood" and they will finish out the show. Again, we have always had the same character so it makes me wonder, I don't want to spoil it. The visuals, colors, music, actors are fantastic. They really did a great job with this show. I felt it was quickly done and created but honestly they did a great job. They do have a few special effects but honestly, this is not a scary show. It is dark and can get loud but overall it is a great show, very family friendly. I highly recommend watching it next time you are there!

Disney Villains is the brand new show at Disney Hollywood Studios. It opened a few months ago and…read morehas quickly become one of my favorite shows at the park. It is in the back corner behind Rock and Rollarcoaster. If you don't head back there you might not even know it existed. This is a show located inside with amazing AC. You get to sit down and just enjoy. It is also interactive and based off audience screams and cheers, the ending might be different. This show focuses on the villains. You have 3 main characters that come out and sing and dance and speak to you; Hook, Cruella and Maleficent. Then at the end you get to decide who is the most is the most understood and they will finish out the show. The visuals and colors and music is absolutely wonderful. I have really grown to enjoy this show. I have seen it a couple of times and have gotten the same ending each time. I want to see something different! I also think it would be really exciting if they rotated the characters. There are a few special effects as well which add to the theme of the show. Overall this is fantastic. I can not stress how much you should come and watch the show. It is great and one we will always go watch now moving forward!

I'm surprised how great the state show was. I really got into it. Once again, it's a classic Disney…read moreshow coming back from the MGM days. Whenever I have family in town, we always make sure to stop in and watch this show. No matter your age, you will get into it.

The dining room at Beauty and the Beast is stunning. The chandeliers, ceiling art, and overall…read morearchitecture are exactly what you expect from a Disney themed experience. It delivers spectacle and nostalgia at first glance and it sets the tone well. Visually it is impressive enough that you will take a moment just to look around before you think about the food. The food was better than expected. The blue cheese and walnut salad was fresh and well balanced with the right level of acidity. The entree portions were generous. The steak was cooked properly and came with a sauce that had depth. The chicken dish was flavorful and plated cleanly with roasted vegetables that had real color and brightness. Even the fries were elevated. The rose dessert is visually beautiful and clearly designed for photos. It tasted pleasant and light. Service was excellent. Our waitress was on point from the moment we sat down. Our glasses were never empty. She checked in often, smiled, and made the dinner feel warm and welcoming. We were lucky with our seating. When Beast came out for his performance, we were front and center which elevated the entire experience. I never did anything like this as a child, so experiencing it now as an adult with my boyfriend felt personal and special. It was money well spent to step into a childhood dream and enjoy it with someone I love. This is a fantastic experience that Disney offers to bring fantasy alive for children, and for adults who never had the chance to see it that way. I could not have been more pleased. In terms of value, the price matched the experience. It is not a restaurant I would visit solely for food, but that is not the point. The food supports the fantasy. The fantasy carries the experience. If you want immersion, nostalgia, beauty, and a well executed performance layered into dinner, then Beauty and the Beast delivers.

America Gardens Theatre is a nifty little outdoor music venue at Epcot that's used for various free…read moreconcerts throughout the year. It's located in the American Adventure Pavilion in World Showcase. The open air theater combines shady landscaping with live entertainment, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy some music or a show (when the fickle Florida weather is cooperating, that is). I love seeing concerts here because you can't beat the price! The theater has plenty of communal bench seating that gives a great view from almost anywhere (watch out for those trees that block part of the stage). There's ADA seating in the back, although the views aren't as great back there. What really makes it shine is the variety and overall quality of the shows. During the EPCOT festivals, like the annual Flower & Garden, Festival of the Arts, or Food & Wine Festival, the theater hosts a lineup of great musical acts. I've seen so many bands and famous Broadway performers here over the years, from Hanson and Boyz II Men to the Pointer Sisters and New Found Glory. The sound quality is really good, the lighting is top notch, the performers are talented, and the shows are family-friendly while still appealing to adults. You can often find yourself dancing along or just chilling while soaking in the atmosphere. All music lovers will agree: you can't beat a free concert! Because it's outdoors it can get a little hot in the summer, and seating is first-come, first-served so arriving early is a good idea if you want a front row spot for the more popular acts. The venue is not covered so you will get wet in the rain and may burn in the midday sun, and watch out for birds that rest in the trees above or you may get pooped on (this has happened to me more than once). All in all, this is a pretty cool live music venue in a theme park!

The American gardens theater sits directly across from the American Adventure. Is is a larger part…read morecovered theater which is basically open air. There are normally two entrances that are used. First is the one near the Japan pavillion. This is usually for people who had a dining reservation in order to secure seating. The other is near the Italy pavillion which is for the general public. It is primarily bench seating. The base of the theater is level and then raises up for better viewing. Acoustics are great. The venue is used each year for festival celebrity concerts and during the Christmas season-the candlelight processional. Since the theater is small there is standing room only outside the venue. I'm not sure if they permit this during the Candlelight processional since lines tend to build up fairly early for each of their 3 scheduled daily shows. Even if a show is not performing here it is still worth a look at this beautiful concert hall. Adding the cool breeze off the lagoon also helps keep you comfortable on a hot day.

I didn't know much about the Feathered Friends in Flight show, so I didn't had high expectations,…read morebut I was wrong. It turned out to be a good show that everyone loved. Michael and Shey were the hosts for the show and did an amazing job keeping the audience engaged. There was a lot of attention to birds, and they were flying around during the show. The audience got involved in the show, which made it engaging. And the seating was great, plus they had seating available for people with disabilities.

This show highlights the birds of Disney behind the scenes. There is humor, tricks, and education…read moreabout conservation efforts for endangered species. You can really tell the trainers are passionate about their job. Only caveat is there aren't a lot of show times so if you aren't in Asia by the midafternoon you are out of luck. Overall it was a really lovely show that reminds us of the positive changes we can all make, big or small. My children absolutely loved watching it. We try to make it to a viewing every time we visit the park.