Drawn to Life

When the genius of Cirque du Soleil meets the art of Disney Animation in Drawn to Life, Disney Springs’ audiences of all ages experience the animator’s world coming to life in breathtaking ways and in signature Cirque du Soleil style.

A moving show of gravity-defying acrobatics, captivating choreography, new musical arrangements, whimsical characters, unique set design and playful costuming, Drawn to Life reconnects adults to their childlike selves and introduces a new generation to the wonders of Cirque du Soleil and hand-drawn animation.

At the heart of the story is the love of family and the universally unshakable bond between parents and children that remains undimmed by loss or the passage of time.

HOW DRAWN TO LIFE WAS BROUGHT TO LIFE – ARTISTRY MEETS ARTISTRY MEETS ARTISTRY

Cirque du Soleil’s 50th production, Drawn to Life celebrates Disney’s extraordinary legacy in the art of animation, from the earliest pencil sketches to the spellbinding spectacles of today. It marks the first-ever theatrical collaboration of three creative icons: Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering.

Years in the making, the show resulted from extensive visits that Cirque du Soleil teams made to Disney theme parks, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Research Library, Walt Disney Archives, and The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. Moving into the distinctive circus tent building at Disney Springs_®, Drawn to Life blends the heart, humor and joy of Disney storytelling with new acrobatic performances and effects never seen before in a Cirque du Soleil production. Families will be transfixed as an animator’s desk becomes the stage and drawings of characters and objects come alive to fully immerse the audience in the world of animation.

CELEBRATING ANIMATION THROUGH NEW ART FORMS AND ACROBATICS

Animation and acrobatics are the perfect pairing. Animation is fascinating from the moment life appears in the drawings. As with an acrobat’s body, there is a visceral physicality in animation. Characters and moments from Disney Animation take form in Drawn to Life via extraordinary projections that transform regular-seeming set pieces into striking, moving artwork.

With a host of brand-new characters joining timeless favorites from Disney Animation, the show takes audiences on a journey to see beyond their fears and allow their dreams to soar.

Don’t miss Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney. See it live at Disney Springs_® in Walt Disney World® Resort. www.cirquedusoleil.com/drawn-to-life