Mickey and the Magician
Mickey and the Magician – A Broadway-style show at Disneyland Paris
Mickey and the Magician is one of the more elaborate shows at Disney Adventure World, and it gets compared to a Broadway production fairly often. At the Animagique Theatre it combines music, illusions and well-known Disney characters, which is a large part of why it's become one of the resort's most popular shows. It sets classic Disney stories against modern stage technology, and the result stands out from most of the park's other productions. It also rewards a second viewing.
The central figure is Mickey Mouse, who wants to become a great magician. Over the course of the show he meets characters from various Disney films, who encourage him but also stand in his way. The sets change frequently and the effects are well handled, so it's easy to follow the story rather than the mechanics behind it.
Songs you'll recognise from Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and Frozen are performed live and carry much of the emotional weight. That mix of music, story and staging is why the show works for longtime Disney fans and first-time visitors alike, across a wide age range.
The level of detail is worth noting too: small touches are scattered throughout that you tend to notice only on a second or third visit. The show doesn't run all year, and there are seasonal gaps, so it's worth checking the daily schedule before you plan around it.
Note: Mickey and the Magician is not shown all year round. Please check the current programme.