UPDATED June 17, 2024
Waltzing its way into Disney World, the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along made its debut in EPCOT’s France Pavilion on January 17th, 2020.
Palais de Cinema in EPCOT’s France — Home to Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along and Impressions de France
The Sing-Along is presented in the pavilion’s Palais du Cinema, and shares screen time with the pavilion’s long-running film, Impressions de France.
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along ©Disney
The Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along typically runs all day through 6:30PM, while Impressions de France plays in the evenings; however, you can confirm the showtimes on the My Disney Experience app to be certain when you visit.
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
While we all know and love the “Tale as Old as Time,” there is a fun twist to the sing-along film (SPOILERS BELOW!).
France Pavilion
You see, it’s explained that LeFou (Gaston’s sidekick) was actually the one behind getting Belle and the Beast together. As it turns out (according to the Sing-Along story), LeFou orchestrated sending Belle’s father, Maurice, to the Beast’s castle. This ensured that that Belle would go to save her father, and the rest is… well, a Tale as Old as Time.
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
A few new scenes of LeFou have been added to the story, each one crafted by the original animators of the film with the original actor of the character, Jessi Corti, lending his voice to the role again. Guests can also look forward to hearing Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Potts once again, interspersing new dialogue with the beloved classic music from the original film.
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
Five songs from the 1991 animated version of Beauty and the Beast are featured with lyrics presented on the screen so audience members can join in singing along… but, of course! Songs include Be Our Guest, Gaston, Something There, and more.
Tale As Old As Time: French Storytelling on Stage and Screen
As guests wait in the theater for the next showtime, they can enjoy an exhibit: Tale As Old As Time: French Storytelling on Stage and Screen.
Cinderella and Three Musketeers Case
The gallery showcases “a collection of costumes, music, artwork, and more” while highlighting “French literature in cinema, theater, ballet, and opera.”
Cinderella Case
The exhibit hall presents six different cases with props, costumes, and paraphernalia from eleven classic French stories. You may be surprised to recognize items in the Beauty and the Beast display which holds props and a costume from the live-action remake of the classic Disney film.
Beauty and the Beast Props
You can see even more details of this beautiful exhibit here to familiarize yourself before your visit!
Impressions de France
Guests who have long enjoyed Impressions de France, the long-running film shown in the France pavilion, will be glad to know that it is still shown in the evenings. (The Sing-Along is shown throughout the day.)
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along and Impressions de France Theater
Check Information Boards posted around the park or My Disney Experience app for showtimes.
Location: France Pavilion in EPCOT
Duration: 15 minutes
Lightning Lane Access: No (Standby Line access only)
Height requirement: None (any height)
Features: Animations and voices created by the original animators and voice actors; five classic songs from Beauty and the Beast with lyrics presented onscreen for guests to sing along.
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