UPDATED May 2, 2026
Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil® & Disney (which debuted on November 18, 2021, at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs) combines Disney animation with the truly unique, stunning acrobatic performances of Cirque du Soleil.
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The production is a collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering.
Drawn to Life finds its home on the West Side of Disney Springs in the same iconic “tent” theater in which La Nouba — the previous Cirque du Soleil production in Disney World — ran for 19 years. Disney has called Drawn to Life “a love letter to the art of Disney animation.”
The story of Drawn to Life follows Julie, who, according to Cirque du Soleil, is “a courageous and determined girl who discovers an unexpected gift left by her late father: an unfinished animation piece.”
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Guided by a surprising pencil, she embarks on an inspiring quest sprinkled with her Disney childhood memories. Through this journey, she learns to imagine new possibilities and animate the story of her future.
Drawn to Life pre-show
In April 2023, two NEW acts were added to the production — Icarian Games and Dream of Colors, giving guests even more to enjoy. Icarian Games is inspired by the live animals that animators would bring into the studio to inspire some of Disney’s early movies.
Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life
Dream of Colors is inspired by the Ink & Paint department at Disney Animation.
“Mary Blair” and the performers onstage
This act features various aerialists, as well as an actress/dancer who’s made to resemble the iconic Mary Blair.
You can read more about both the story and the show here, and see photos and more from Drawn to Life here!
Drawn to Life Information
Location
Walt Disney World; Disney Springs, West Side
Cirque du Soleil
Time
Though times may vary, Cirque du Soleil Drawn To Life typically has two performances on Wednesdays through Sundays at 5:30PM and 8PM, and two Sunday matinees at 1:30PM and 4PM. You may visit the Cirque du Soleil website to see performance listings for the dates you are interested in. Note that this is a 90-minute show with no intermission.
Price
Adult tickets start at $69.00, with seating available in Categories 1-4 (Category 4 offers the lowest prices) and Golden Circle seating (premium seats). Look for discounted tickets on the site, such as “buy an adult ticket, get a kids ticket for $25.”
Guests may view and choose individual seats within each available price listing on the Cirque du Soleil site, or use the “Best Seats” search option.
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Discounts
Disney World Annual Passholders are eligible for a 20% discount on tickets for Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil® & Disney through December 13, 2026, with a limit of four tickets per valid Annual Passholder. Tickets can be purchased online at Cirk.me/WDW2026. Sometimes Disney Visa Cardmembers are offered up to 20% savings.
Purchase Tickets
Interested guests may learn more and purchase tickets through Cirque du Soleil by clicking here. Guests may also purchase tickets by calling (877) 773-6470.
Animated Evening Prix Fixe Dining Packages
Select Disney Springs restaurants offer an exclusive Dining Package option for guests seeing Drawn to Life. You can find all of the information, including participating restaurants and prices, here. Want to enjoy dinner before or after the show? Learn about the Animated Evening Dining Package — exclusive for guests seeing Drawn to Life — HERE!
Page to Stage Signature Experience
Cirque du Soleil also offers a VIP tour — the Page to Stage Signature Experience. This offering includes tickets to the show, early check-in, premium seating, an artist meet and greet, merchandise credit, and a backstage tour of the theater.
Drawn to Life — Page to Stage Signature Experience
The Page to Stage Signature Experience is offered following the second performances, Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets are $285 for adults and $225 for children (ages 3-9). Only 9 spots are available for each tour, and they can be purchased and reserved on the Cirque du Soleil website.
EVERYTHING included with the Page to Stage Signature Experience HERE!
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