Drawn to Life, presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney, is the gem of Disney Springs, and for 2023 the show’s schedule will include new matinee show times on Sundays.
Guests can enjoy two performances daily, Wednesdays through Sundays, at Disney Springs West Side, with showtimes Wednesday through Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. and two Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
“Based on feedback from guests, we determined this new schedule will offer great daytime opportunities for travelers and locals to see the show, especially those with children,” said Heather Reilly, Drawn to Life Company Manager.
Drawn to Life has been delighting audiences at Disney Springs West Side since its November 2021 premiere with an imaginative blend of timeless Disney magic and remarkable Cirque du Soleil artistry.
The family-friendly show tells the story of the love between a father and a daughter, drawing inspiration from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 100-year heritage of storytelling.
The show celebrates iconic Disney stories and characters through innovative design, acrobatic performances, dazzling choreography, musical scores, and brand-new animation lovingly created by Disney Animation artists.
And Florida Residents can now also take advantage of new offers!
Drawn to Life, the dazzling live theatrical production presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney has released its schedule for 2023 and will include new matinee show times on Sundays. Tickets for next year’s performances are available for sale now at cirquedusoleil.com/drawn-to-life.
Beginning January 4, 2023, guests will be able to enjoy Drawn to Life with two performances daily, Wednesdays through Sundays, at Disney Springs. Wednesday through Saturday showtimes will be 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and two Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
“Based on feedback from guests, we determined this new schedule will offer great daytime opportunities for travelers and locals to see the show, especially those with children,” said Heather Reilly, Drawn to Life Company Manager.
Drawn to Life has been delighting audiences at Disney Springs West Side since its November 2021 premiere with an imaginative blend of timeless Disney magic and remarkable Cirque du Soleil artistry.
The family-friendly show tells the story of the love between a father and a daughter, drawing inspiration from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 100-year heritage of storytelling.
The show celebrates iconic Disney stories and characters through innovative design, acrobatic performances, dazzling choreography, musical scores, and brand-new animation lovingly created by Disney Animation artists.
Haven’t had the chance to see the show? Here’s a little background…
Photo: Walt Disney World
Set your imagination in motion and get ready for a first-of-its-kind creative collaboration between iconic memory-makers Cirque du Soleil and Disney.
Drawn to Life invites you into an astounding world where the art of Walt Disney Animation is experienced like never before. Gather your whole family for an unforgettable leap into this amazing new show—a live acrobatic journey where the stage is transformed into a giant animation table. The art of classic Disney animation is reinterpreted through Cirque du Soleil’s innovative design, acrobatic performances, dazzling choreography, and eclectic costuming alongside all-new Disney animation and an original score inspired by timeless Disney music. The show is absolutely alive with all the high-flying, mind-blowing exuberance that Cirque du Soleil is famous for.
Photo: Walt Disney World
This love letter to the art of Disney Animation celebrates life in all its motions and emotions. The show tells the story of a determined girl who discovers one last gift left by her animator father: a sequence of unfinished drawings. Guided by a magical pencil and a quirky troupe of imaginative muses, she embarks on an inspiring quest filled with her childhood Disney memories. We’ll follow her as she leaps into a whimsical world of animation and discovers new possibilities that animate the story of her future.
Drawn to Life is one of my favorite additions to Disney Springs, and now you can take your experience to the next level with special prix fixe dining packages.
Photo: Walt Disney World
During your Animated evening, you can feast your eyes on a spark of creativity with Drawn to Life—a love letter to the art of Disney animation – and then enjoy a prix fixe dinner from one of 13 participating locations at two price points.
Participating Drawn to Life Animated Evening Locations
As part of your Animated Evening, you can choose from a wide range of restaurants throughout Disney Springs.
Prix fixe menu priced at $45 per person (tax and gratuity not included):
City Works Eatery & Pour House
Enzo’s Hideaway
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar
Jaleo by José Andrés
Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante
Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas
Planet Hollywood
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
Splitsville Luxury Lanes
Terralina Crafted Italian
Prix fixe menu priced at $65 per person (tax and gratuity not included):
The Edison
Paddlefish
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
You can find the full prix fixe menus for each location online.
Photo: Walt Disney World
How to Purchase Drawn to Life Animated Evening Packages
Purchase tickets for Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney. Purchase tickets from Cirque du Soleil or call Cirque du Soleil at (877) 924-7783. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. By selecting “Cirque du Soleil” above, you will be directed to the Cirque du Soleil ticket website, where a different privacy policy and terms of use will apply.
Book dining reservations for Animated Evening by calling (407) 587-5981 between 10:00 AM EST and 10:00 PM EST daily. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.
All dining reservations must be scheduled 2.5 hours before or 2 hours after the Guest’s ticketed showtime.
Now through June 21, 2013 Tables in Wonderland Members will receive discounts on the Cirque du Soleil La Nouba, which you can see at Downtown Disney Westside.
The discounted La Nouba performances are on Tuesdays – Saturdays, 6:00pm & 9:00pm, and can be up to 35% off depending on which category you purchase!
25% Discount for Category 2 Tickets:
Adult: $69.75 plus tax
Child: $55.50 plus tax
35% Discount for Category 3 Tickets:
Adult: $48.75 plus tax
Child: $39.00 plus tax
35% Discount for Category 4 Tickets:
Adult: $39.65 plus tax
Child: $31.85 plus tax
To take advantage of this discount, you can either call all 407-WDW-SEAT (407-939-7328) or you can visit
It’s important to know that Tables in Wonderland members may purchase tickets for themselves and up to three (3) Guests for these discounted shows of La Nouba. And you must also be able to show a current, valid Tables in Wonderland card to receive discount, when tickets are picked up at La Nouba Box Office Will Call window.
This is a great deal, and is a wonderful opportunity to see this great show!
