Tale as old as time in this sing-along twist on the classic Disney film, narrated by Mrs. Potts herself, the late, great Angela Lansbury.
In Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, you’ll watch Belle and the Beast’s love story unfold, thanks to an unexpected character. Don’t forget to join in for some of your favorite tunes like “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast”.
Keep reading for our complete guide to Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along.
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along Quick Facts
Description: A video sing-along version of the popular Disney classic Beauty and the Beast.
Location
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along is located inside the Palais du Cinéma in the France Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase.
How to Watch Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along has a Standby Line. There is no Single Rider Line.
Do I need to use Genie+ at Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along?
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along does not offer Genie+, nor is it needed. The theater is quite large, with plenty of seating for guests to relax and enjoy the show.
Rider Switch/Child Swap
Since there is no height requirement for Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, this show does not offer Rider Switch.
Rider Switch is Disney’s system that allows guests with small children to take turns riding bigger rides, while another person/people wait with the little one.
You can learn more about Rider Switch via our handy guide.
What to Expect when you Watch
Queue
Enter the front room of the beautiful Palais du Cinema where you can peruse the “Tales As Old As Time: French Storytelling on Stage and Screen” exhibit as you wait.
Just before the show begins, a Cast Member will make announcements and then the doors to the theater will open on their own. File into the theater to take in the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along.
Accessibility Information
Those in ECVs and wheelchairs may remain in them to watch Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along. They will be seated in a special section of the theater.
Assistive listening and audio description is available for guests.
In the Show
If you prefer to experience Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along without spoilers, you may want to skip this section.
Keep in mind that sing-along is shown alongside Impressions de France, a film showcased in the same theater. You’ll want to check the schedule for daily showtimes.
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along is a 14-minute retelling of the 1992 classic animated film but with a twist. The late Angela Lansbury reprises her role as Mrs. Potts to narrate this new version of the story.
The sidekick LeFou finally gets fed up with Gaston’s egotism and decides to play matchmaker for Belle and the Beast. To kickstart the romance, LeFou sends Maurice into the forest, where Belle ends up following and meets the Beast.
He also helps prepare the feast depicted in “Be Our Guest”, plays violin during the song “Beauty and the Beast” and even warns the castle’s inhabitants of Gaston and the villagers’ arrival.
Other favorite songs from the classic animated film included in this fun production include, “Belle”, “Gaston”, and “Something There”.
Is Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along Kid-Friendly?
Yes, absolutely. This 14-minute Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along is appropriate for guests of all ages, especially those who are fans of the original film.
Strollers
Strollers are not allowed in most queues at Walt Disney World, including Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along. Instead, you’ll need to leave your stroller in the designated stroller parking area in the pavilion.
History
Disney announced the opening of the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along show for Epcot’s France Pavilion at the 2018 D23 Expo. The new film would be shown in addition to the pavilion’s current attraction, Impressions de France.
In 2019, It was announced that the sing-along would debut at the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts along with Awesome Planet, Canada Far and Wide, and Wondrous China.
On January 17, 2020, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along debuted.
Other Fun Details
- While waiting for Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along to begin, guests can take in the “Tales As Old As Time: French Storytelling on Stage and Screen” exhibit located inside the Palais du Cinéma. Items on display from the Walt Disney Archives include a glass slipper from the live-action Cinderella (2015) and Belle’s costume from the live-action Beauty and the Beast (2017). It also features artifacts from the Orlando Ballet, Opera Orlando, The Garden Theatre, and Florida State University’s College of Music.
- LeFou’s silly dance during the song, “Be Our Guest”, is a reference to that of Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
- On January 24, 2020, Paige O’Hara, Disney Legend and the voice of Belle, surprised guests by appearing at a showing of Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along. She and Walt Disney World Ambassador, Stephen Lim, opened the show by singing a few lines of “Belle” along with the audience.
