Top 10 Shows for Children at Walt Disney World

1. Playhouse Disney - Live On Stage: This is a great show for toddlers, preschoolers and children of all ages to get up and dance, sing and clap with their favourite characters from the Disney Channel. This show is 22 minutes long and is located at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studio and has characters from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny, and Little Einsteins.

2. Muppet Vision 3-D: This is an incredibley funny, 17-minute show that features all of your favourite Muppets, including Gonzo, Rizzo, Kermit and Fozzy Bear. There are even your favourite critics Swedish Chef, Statler & Waldorf, sitting in the theatre with you. The Muppet Vision 3-D show can be found at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios, and is a definitely a must see show for your children

3. Voyage of the Little Mermaid: Voyage of the Little Mermaid is a great show for all adults that fell in love with the story and the movie so many years ago and for the children that love anything Disney. This show uses colourful puppets, live performers, special effects and movie clips to capture the wonderful emotion that the story brings, and allows the audience to feel as though they are right there under the ocean with Ariel, Sebastian and all the other Sea Creatures. This show is found at Walt Disney's Hollywood Studios and is a scheduled 15 minute show.

4. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!: The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! Is a live, 30-minute show that demonstrates the stunts from the hit Indiana Jones movie trilogy from the 1980s. This is a great show that invites children and people of all ages, as a "cast" to demonstrate the stunts is taken from adult volunteers in the audience, and are then thrown into the amazing escape, pyrotechnics and the infamous boulder run. This show is found at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios, and is definitely a must see attraction.

5. Monsters, Inc. Laughing Floor: The monsters at Monsters, Inc. Have brought their innovative idea to capture laughter to power their cities to a local comedy club at Walt Disney World's 'The Laugh Floor'. Mike Wazowski and some of his monster friends, put on the shows, and you are encouraged to text your funny jokes in (number and password at entrance for you to text your jokes in), and they interact with different audience members, and really make the whole show seem incredibly real. Bring your children to this show for their first comedy club experience.

6. Lights, Motors, Action Extreme Stunt Show: Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios allows guests to get behind the scenes looks at how movie directors, stunt managers and production crews choreograph and pull of some amazing stunts from your favourite movies. This show is 33-minutes and is great for children and adults of all ages.

7. Beauty and the Beast: Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios has brought the Broadway musical, Beauty and the Beast to the theme park, and down-sized it to a 25-minute condensed version that is great for little ones to sit through. The show is quick and lively, performing 5 of the classic songs, including "Be Our Guest" and "Beauty and the Beast", and includes extravagant costume pieces and effects that bring the show to life. Bring your children to this show early and enjoy!

8. Mickey's Phillhar Magic: Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom hosts a fun-filled 12-minute 3-D movie, starring your children's favorite characters, Mickey, and Donald and features classic Disney films that are projected on one of the largest seamless screens in the world. This show is reminiscent of Fantasia as Donald and Mickey conduct a musical symphony as the history of Disney and its animation fills the screens. A great show for you and your children.

9. Festival of the Lion King: Walt Disney World has brought Broadway to the Animal Kingdom in the beautiful, high-energy 30-minute show of the Festival of the Lion King. This show takes place in a round stadium, with seating for you and your children on all sides, and features all of the characters from the Disney movie. This is a great show to get caught up in the fun and to sing along and play with the characters as they interact with the audience. Another great show for all ages.

10. Finding Nemo - The Musical: Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom has brought to life the characters from Disney's Finding Nemo using mesmorizing puppets (some as large as cars), new musical numbers, innovative lighting, special effects and sounds. This show condenses the story that is told through the film into a 30-minute Broadway style musical show and captures the attention of children and adults alike in the beautiful colors and sounds. A great show for all!

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