Mickey and the Magical Map

Wasn’t sure if I would like this show or not? I don’t have any kids. I’m a 30 something that likes to spend her vacation time at Disneyland. Haha. Coolness is you’re allowed to bring drinks and food into the seating area. The show is very cute and entertaining. They bring out some of the large princess guns. Mulan, Pocahontas, Ariel, etc… Mickey of course is the star and he’s so cute!!! Great chance to sit down and get out of the Orange County sun. I ended up leaving the show clapping. It was a hit.

Date of visit — December 26, 2015
One of the shows we’ve always meant to visit on our trips to Disneyland, we finally got to see most of Mickey and the Magical Map (we missed the intro) on our last visit. A combination of live action performances and animation, we were surprised at how many characters and songs were crammed into the show… especially characters one normally doesn’t see at the park, like King Louie from The Jungle Book, Pocahontas, Mulan, Rapunzel and Eugene, I mean, Flynn Ryder from Tangled, and Stitch.
Yes, this is a family-​friendly show, but you will be entertained by the performances throughout. And the animation is actually quite impressive to see, especially between the transitions between the live action and CGI.
Definitely worth going to at least once in the Disneyland Resort!

This is the area near/​across from railroad station and Toon Town. Mickey and friends do a little performance on stage. It’s nice great singing and dancing performances. When you need to rest and sit this is a show to see I would recommend seeing it.

It was our first time seeing this show. We arrived right when they dropped the ropes to seat people. We were able to sit in the very front. It’s a fun show with Mickey, Disney princesses, and other characters that children would be familiar with. It’s a nice show to watch and rest your feet while you are waiting for your next fast pass ride. It’s a show that adults and children can both enjoy.

My favorite show ever! Watched it so many times so far and I always recommend it to people who visit the park!

This is a really fun show for all ages. It highlights talents of the cast very well. I love the dancer ensemble in this show. I absolutely adore King Louie & Stitch. I find the way in which they move with the restrictions they have due to wardrobe. I enjoy the show, music, and venue. The space is nice and large, with plenty of seating.

What a fantastic production Disney puts on! I never really had the pleasure of enjoying a character show at Disney before, and it’s never really been a stop on my to-​do list when visiting the theme park. A few of my friends (who are big Disney enthusiasts) and their 3 y/​o daughter brought us to this magical musical and even for us adults, I have to say we enjoyed it a lot.
The CG animations on the stage are crazy! It blew my mind how far Disney has come in their advancements. So much has changed since I came here as a kid. Such vibrant colors popping off the characters and the stage. All the dancers and singers performed well, all the singers’ voices sounded beautiful, and the storyline kept me engaged the whole time. The costume designs and props made it feel like a full-​on broadway production!
This is a great show to catch with your kids, and a great escape from waiting in those long ride lines in the hot sun. They’ll love the appearances by Disney princesses like Pocahontas, Mulan, Rapunzel, Sebastian, Princess and the Frog and even Stitch in addition to Mickey Mouse himself. It’s great that Disney showcased these characters that don’t have a ride dedicated to them. Family-​fun for all ages! Can’t wait to catch more of these shows when I go back!

Fantasyland Theatre’s productions continue to impress.
From «Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage» (1992 – 1995) to «The Spirit of Pocahontas (1995 – 1997), from «Animazement – The Musical» (1998 – 2001) to «Minnie’s Christmas Party» (2001 & 2002), from «Mickey’s Detective School» (2002 – 2003) to «Snow White: An Enchanting Musical» (2004 – 2006), and from «Disney Princess Fantasy Faire» (2006 – 2012) to what is now «Mickey and the Magical Map» (2013-​present), Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theatre has continually churned out one colorfully spectacular hit after another. And we’ve come to expect nothing less.
And what’s even better is the show’s star-​studded cast: beloved Disney characters, ones not as easily found throughout the Park, present themselves amidst heavy applause! Of course Mickey headlines, but Mulan, Pocahontas, and Princess Tiana; King Louie, Sebastian, and Stitch; even Rapunzel and Eugene delight their audience with songs from the movies we’ve all come to love.

My first time watching this show literally brought tears to my eyes! Taking a break from the hot sun and singing along to some of Disney’s classics couldn’t get any better than this.
Anytime I’m in the park I try to catch a showing of Mickey’s Magical Map.
Last weekend when I was here it seemed as if the performers were kind of out of it. Which was odd because they are usually great. However I will chalk that up to them being tired from this heat wave we’ve been having.
Despite that I must say the music and the choreography are both incredibly well thought out. The performers here are almost always super into it and they give it their all. It really makes for an over the top experience.
A true display of that infamous Disney Magic everyone is always talking about.

After years of going to Disneyland, yesterday was my first time ever seeing this show. It’s probably because the theater is right by toontown and I never go with kids so I haven’t been to toontown in forever! Anyway, the show was pretty good. I loved that it incorporated some of the lesser seen characters. The dancing was fun too. I’d recommend sitting in the middle of the middle seats. We were excited to see the show so we sat in the front row which led to super akward eye contact the whole time with the super smiley cast members. Actually, I didn’t mind too much once I got used to it but at first it was a weird feeling tk be so close. This show is worth the time, but I’d have to say it’s my least favorite of the shows offered at Dland/​DCA. HOWEVER, I love all of them so that’s not really saying anything, just that I don’t love it as much as the others. I say see it if u are an annual passholder, but if you are only doing one or two days see the other shows like Fantasmic!

I saw the «Mickey and the Magical Map» show in summer 2013 – not too long after the new Disneyland show debuted – and it’s now one of my favorite Disney productions. It makes use of the new amphitheater located by It’s a Small World, and I like how the venue itself is away from the hustle and bustle of Fantasyland and some of the other more-​crowded areas of the Park.
There have been noticeable improvements to the production since it first debuted, but I liked the «Magical Map» show from the beginning because it showcases some of the lesser-​recognized Disney shows, as well as their characters. Shows like «Fantasmic!» and DCA’s «World of Color» definitely showcase scenes from some of the beloved Disney classics, and rightfully so. But I appreciate «Magical Map» because it highlights some of the forgotten characters who still deserve some recognition.
Here are some tips if you’re planning to see this «Magical Map» show during your day at the Park:
Arrive early: I usually show up at least 30 minutes prior to the show, if not before. On a crowded day, definitely be in the area at least 45 minutes before. It’s first-​come, first-​serve bleacher seating, and there are plenty of seats available. Since I’m short, I always try to sit near the middle but on the staggered bleachers – not in the very front where there is no staggered seating (all the bleachers are on the same level, so I would be screwed if someone really tall sat in front of me). I’m usually able to have a good view no matter where I sit, but I always enjoy sitting in the center.
Wheelchair access: From the time that we brought my grandma to see this show – and she was in a wheelchair – we discovered that there’s a separate wheelchair access line that’s right next to the main entrance. Instead of clustering at the entrance with the rest of the crowd, line up single-​file in the wheelchair line and you’ll be escorted in earlier than the rest of the crowd. This is especially handy because you can get your entire party settled without the stampede that ensues once the other guests come in to get their seats. This early access – by a few minutes, but anything helps – was especially beneficial in getting my grandma comfortable and helping her to find a good seat.
And now for some of my favorite parts of the show (spoiler alert):
Great technology: I like how the show incorporates scenes on the larger-​than-​life screen, as well as live performances from the cast members. It’s neat that this show incorporates great animation on the screen (it’s also cool how they use the different stage levels and the whole production works really seamlessly together) … and you can even see the high quality of animation in the Mickey Mouse costume, as his eyes blink to make him seem more real.
«Princess scene»: Usually, if princesses are part of any parade or show, you’ll see the regulars — Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, Sleeping Beauty and Ariel. This part is probably my favorite scene because it features three of my favorites — Pocahontas, Mulan and Rapunzel. Pocahontas was one of my favorite princesses and you hardly ever see her (I was Pocahontas every Halloween), and in elementary school, Mulan was another one of my favorites. And, Tangled is currently one of my favorite Disney shows. I still think the Rapunzel and Flynn duet is one of the bests in any Disney movie. But it’s just so cool how they use different parts of these three very different songs («Just Around the Riverbend”/“Reflection”/“See the Light») to create a beautiful medley. However thought of having this sequence in the show was a genius. Bonus: ALL of these cast members have strong voices, Pocahontas especially, and the performance always gives me chills, even though I’ve already seen the show numerous times!
«Lilo and Stitch»: Being from Hawaii, this is another one of my favorite scenes from this show. When the show first debuted, Stitch was NOT part of the scene … which was kind of bothersome because it definitely felt like something was missing! Every scene has at least one character in it, and originally, this scene only had the dancers (no Lilo, no Stitch, nothing). Having Stitch on stage provides that missing piece of the puzzle and the song seems more complete. Plus, whoever’s in the Stitch costume does a great job of embodying the lovable, furry creature and depicting some of his curious and quirky traits.
«The Princess and the Frog»: This is the ultimate sequence in the «Magical Map» show, and I always like seeing scenes starring Tiana because I really liked «The Princess and the Frog» movie (so drastically different from any other Disney movie, and it always inspires me to work hard, but I digress). You also get to finally see Mickey Mouse come on stage in this final scene in the show.

We son, husband and I really enjoyed this show. The theater is outdoors but covered. It’s huge and spacious. They sell snacks before the show, so be prepared to buy or say no to your little one!
We enjoyed the show a lot since it was different for us — although we like the Aladdin show in California Adventure, we know the story line. At least for our first sitting, this one was new for us. The effects are fun too, and it was entertaining for our 4 year old. He loved the dancing, and of course it’s packed with music.
Try this out — you can take the train and stop here for the show. We did take the train after the show, and I don’t recommend it — we had to wait a while since a lot of people had the same idea as us.

great show
various characters
mickey mouse Is the main character
but several characters come out.
it is GREAT for all ages!
handicap access
lights
music
FUN FUN FUN
my daughter (8yrs) and I saw it for the first time &
we loved it.
food is allowed, great snack shop right outside with some delicious looking nachos.

I really like this show with characters and real people. The singers and dancers are great. I like the way certain guys do a flip. Mickey also tells a story.

FINALLY watched this for the first time over the weekend and I enjoyed it so much!
We took a front-​row seat that veered off to the side and was still able to see the the 3 tiered map clearly, although I would sit more in the center next time.
Mickey’s blinking eyes and moving mouth definitely made the character’s speech more believable.
The CG on the stage was very pretty, and all the dancers and singers performed well. Enjoyed all the costume designs and props!
Got to see Pocahontas, Mulan, Rapunzel, Sebastian, Princess and the Frog and STITCH! All the singers’ voices were beautiful.
It’s great that Disney showcased these characters that don’t have a dedicated ride to them. Would definitely come back to see them again.

I finally took the time to sit down and watch this show for the first time this week.
The last time i was here I was standing in line waiting for the train and when I heard a couple princesses singing so I started dancing with my boyfriend in line.
Silly, I know.
Anyway this time we decided to rest our feet and watch and I am so glad I did. This is like… the one place in the park you will see Mulan and Pocahontas.
The little songs are really cute and they have small dance numbers.
Sit at whatever level you can get but the middle is the place to be.

This stage has held many shows and I must say that this show is the worst one that I have seen.
I’m giving it a two star review because even though I did not like the story, it was still somewhat entertaining.
The main reason I didn’t like this show is because it seems like it was thrown together so that multiple movie characters could be brought in instead of only a few, as there had been in the previous shows. The storyline wasn’t a very good one, he was making a map and random characters came on the scene to sing a song from the movie they were in with no explanation as to why they’re doing it other than Mickey’s on a map and those people exist somewhere in the world so in some obtuse way it makes sense that they would show up. It’s not even that Mickey is creating a map and the characters are showing up because that is the new area that he has created, they’re just showing up randomly and it has nothing to do with what Mickey is doing because Mickey isn’t even making a map, which he wants to eventually be able to do, he is chasing a black dot that he wants to paint and the map, or the map maker’s shop (?), is what he’s chasing it on. Trying to follow a coherent storyline will leave you confused and disappointed.
The other thing that I did not like about the show is that the singing was mediocre. I’m not that great of a singer but I can tell when someone isn’t in harmony with someone else. When the characters were singing on their own it was ok because there was nothing to compare them to and I’m not expecting a grammy winning performance anyway, but when they sang together it was very noticeable that none of them were on the same key. The performance that stood out the most to me as being off was when Pocahontas, Mulan, Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder were singing together. It was hard to listen to, the singing wasn’t terrible but, like I said before, it was obvious that they weren’t on the same key and it was distracting. Unfortunately this quartet was on early in the show so it made me more aware of when other things did not seem right.
However, I thoroughly enjoyed Tiana’s performance. Tiana was great, she sang beautifully and she really seemed to be fully in character the whole time. They should seriously consider making a showcase for her featuring whatever actress/​singer portrayed her. I really think that if they were to focus on one coherent story, like when they had Mickey’s Detective Agency, or anything that actually makes sense and has an obvious beginning middle and end would be better than what they have now.

This musical was decent but definitely not one of the best ones in the park. This musical showcases many of the lesser popular Disney characters or Disney films that don’t have a ride featured in the parks which included Lilo n Snitch, Mulan, Pocahontas, Princess and the Frog, Jungle Book, and etc.
If you have free time then it’s worth checking out but if you are super tight with time, would suggest saving it on the other musicals!

It was a pretty good show, 25 min long & had a lot of Mickey! They threw in other princesses and characters such as Pocahontas, mulin, tangled, princess in frog, stitch, Sebastian. They had lots of songs, & performers danced, the dancing was alright, nothing really acrobatic, but I can’t dance so I can’t say it was bad at all lol. They incorporated the video «map» in the whole show and did a good job with that.
If your looking for any of those characters, or just a break off your feet like I was :) then check out this show :)

Yay! It’s about time that Disneyland get into some musical action! I really enjoyed the dancing and singing and the whole Mickey Magic experience! It seems like the directors are trying to incorporate some of the newer characters who don’t get their own rides or attractions (e.g., Pocahontas, Mulan, Rapunzel, and Tiana)
Ok… so there isn’t much of a story… but then again, when I think about World of Colors, Fantasmic, or even the firework show, I realized Disney isn’t really into a cohesive story. They’re just trying to fit in as much Disney-​ique as possible into the limited time they have.
You’ll notice a lot of people tend to avoid the seats right in the center… it’s really unfortunate because the sun shines right into your face during the later shows. I hope they’ll do something about that.
The cast member told us that the singers are actually singing the songs on stage. We were doubtful but had no way to verify it. Anyone knows for sure?
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