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Beauty and the Beast

This thirty-minute live-action performance stars actors and costumed characters. The show re-creates several scenes from the animated movie. This show inspired the hit Broadway musical and is presented several times throughout the day. Show times are displayed in front of the theater and at the Tip Board. While the theater holds more than 1,500 people, be sure to arrive between fifteen and thirty minutes early to get the best seats.

minimum height requirement	none
ages 2-4	Some young children may not have a long enough attention span to enjoy the show.
ages 5-10	Most kids, especially fans of the movie enjoy the show.
ages 11-15	Fans of the movie or of musical theater should enjoy the show.
ages 16-adult	Fans of the movie or of musical theater should enjoy the show.
senior citizens	Fans of the movie or of musical theater should enjoy the show.

When to Go

The first show and last show are usually the least crowded.

Trivia

• The finale once featured a large dove release. Unfortunately, local hawks got used to the pattern of doves being released and decided to make Disney-MGM Studios a hunting ground. Disney soon stop releaseing doves.