Mickey and the Magician
Disney Adventure World Paris · World Premiere Plaza
Overview
Mickey and the Magician replaced Animagique, which had run since the park's 2002 opening, and the upgrade in ambition is the whole story — stage illusions and big musical numbers built around Mickey as a magician's apprentice, with characters such as Lumière and Elsa. It won IAAPA's Brass Ring Award for Best Live Production the year it opened, 2016. Its theater is scheduled to close for refurbishment from January 10, 2027, with no return date announced.
ParksLog verdict
Block out 20 minutes ahead of showtime for good seating; this fills a large theater and still runs close to capacity. It's a better show than the premise suggests on paper — the kind that wins over adults who walked in expecting a kids' filler. Worth treating as a scheduled event, not a spontaneous stop.
About this experience
Mickey Mouse discovers a spellbook and conjures up beloved Disney characters in a dazzling live stage show combining magic, illusion, elaborate costumes, and iconic music.
Best for
- All ages
- Families
- Young children
- Adults who appreciate live theatrical entertainment
Tips
- Check show times early in the day and plan your schedule around a specific performance — the theater fills quickly
- Arrive 20–30 minutes before showtime for comfortable central seating
- The show is fully indoor and climate-controlled — excellent for a rain break or midday heat escape
Details
History
Mickey and the Magician opened in 2016 as a replacement for Animagique, which had run since the park's 2002 opening. It won IAAPA's Brass Ring Award for Best Live Production in 2016. The show is scheduled to close from January 10, 2027, while its theater is refurbished, with no return date announced.
Closure history
- Jan 10, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
Fun facts
- Mickey and the Magician opened in 2016, replacing Animagique which had run since the park's 2002 opening
- It won IAAPA's Brass Ring Award for Best Live Production in 2016, the year it opened