Lake Buena Vista, Fla. — Walt Disney World and Cirque du Soleil have announced the name of their new show which will debut in 2020.
Drawn to Life tells the story of a girl who discovers an unfinished animation left by her late father in this in this first-ever collaboration between the two entertainment companies.
Announcing the name of our new show: Drawn to Life. The magic of @DisneyAnimation meets the acrobatics of #CirqueduSoleil in this first-of-its-kind collaboration between two iconic memory makers. This incredible new stage spectacular debuts Spring 2020 at @DisneySprings. pic.twitter.com/P1OolbrKw8
— Cirque du Soleil (@Cirque) December 10, 2019
A special pencil brings the animation to life and she embarks on a journey through her childhood memories and learns to imagine new possibilities about her future.
The new show replaces La Nouba, which closed and the end of 2017 after 19 years in Central Florida.
Drawn to Life opens for previews on March 20, 2020 at Disney Springs, and officially will debut April 17.