Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage
Disney's Hollywood Studios · Sunset Boulevard
Overview
This stage show has been running at the Theater of the Stars since 1991 — three years before the Broadway musical adaptation even opened, making Hollywood Studios' version one of the earliest theatrical stagings of the material anywhere. The songs hit the film's major beats: 'Belle,' 'Gaston,' 'Be Our Guest,' the title number, performed live under a covered outdoor amphitheater that leaves guests exposed to actual weather even while shielded from rain.
ParksLog Verdict
Adults without kids can skip this comfortably, but it's held up for over three decades at the same venue for a reason — the costumes and live vocal performances are a level above what a 30-minute park show typically delivers. Worth the shaded midday break if Beauty and the Beast means something to your group specifically.
About this experience
Relive the romance and magic of a tale as old as time in a lavish Broadway-style musical version of Beauty and the Beast.
Best For
- Beauty and the Beast fans
- Families with young children
- Guests seeking covered outdoor entertainment
- Musical theater enthusiasts
Tips
- Check the daily entertainment schedule and arrive 15–20 minutes early for preferred seating in the covered outdoor theater.
- Midday shows offer a welcome shaded rest stop during peak Florida heat.
- Children who know the animated film well will be most engaged; the show follows the film's major musical beats closely.
Details
History
Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage has been running at Hollywood Studios since 1991, making it one of the original entertainment offerings from the park's early years as Disney-MGM Studios. The show predates the Broadway musical adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, which opened in 1994, making it one of the earliest theatrical stagings of the material outside of the animated film itself.
Fun Facts
- Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage has run at Hollywood Studios since 1991, predating the Broadway musical adaptation which opened in 1994.
- The Theater of the Stars, where the show plays, is a covered outdoor amphitheater on Sunset Boulevard that has hosted live entertainment since the park opened as Disney-MGM Studios in 1989.
- The production is one of the longest-continuously-running entertainment offerings at any Walt Disney World theme park, spanning over three decades.